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Title: Who said a Honda ST1300 doesn't make a good track day bike???
Post by: ruSTynutz on January 23, 2020, 09:20:35 PM
After watching this video I'm thinking, Phillip Island, here I come...  :crackup

https://youtu.be/S5lILFu4jdo

 :13Candy
Title: Re: Who said a Honda ST1300 doesn't make a good track day bike???
Post by: Biggles on January 23, 2020, 09:39:22 PM
Nah, it didn't work for me.  Years ago I was sucked in by what I actually believed was a cornering course, but it was in effect a track day.  My poor Ruby (previous ST13) was revving the whole time between corners, trying to act like a racing bike.  Can't recommend it at all.  When you get a chance, have a look at the tacho in the video- it's red-lining much of the time.
No doubt about the rider- he does well rounding up the field.
Title: Re: Who said a Honda ST1300 doesn't make a good track day bike???
Post by: ruSTynutz on January 23, 2020, 09:46:01 PM
I think I would've at least taken the panniers off!  :o
Title: Re: Who said a Honda ST1300 doesn't make a good track day bike???
Post by: Biggles on January 23, 2020, 09:56:15 PM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on January 23, 2020, 09:46:01 PM
I think I would've at least taken the panniers off!  :o

The organisers required me to remove panniers and mirrors and tape the headlight glass.  I had to pay $75 to rent a full leather racing suit for the day.  Obviously much more risk-averse here in Oz than elsewhere.
Title: Re: Who said a Honda ST1300 doesn't make a good track day bike???
Post by: ruSTynutz on January 23, 2020, 10:07:04 PM
Years ago I did a few laps of the Phillip Island circuit on my ol' CX. Back then I didn't have to do anything to the bike.
Think I just rode in jeans too....ahh, the good ol' days...lol.
Title: Re: Who said a Honda ST1300 doesn't make a good track day bike???
Post by: Brock on January 24, 2020, 12:18:19 AM
I bet it raised the eyebrows of the other riders as they were passed by a "Tourer"
Title: Re: Who said a Honda ST1300 doesn't make a good track day bike???
Post by: CallMeSteve on January 24, 2020, 07:42:42 AM
Wow. He’s a better rider than I am.

Have flicked this video to my kid brother for comment. He rides a Diavel.
Title: Re: Who said a Honda ST1300 doesn't make a good track day bike???
Post by: Brian on February 19, 2020, 07:54:10 PM
Just another OzSToc RTE  :grin
Title: Re: Who said a Honda ST1300 doesn't make a good track day bike???
Post by: Shiney on February 20, 2020, 07:15:17 AM
Diesel & Biggles could give him a run for his money (those guys can ride) :thumbsup
Title: Re: Who said a Honda ST1300 doesn't make a good track day bike???
Post by: Biggles on February 20, 2020, 01:19:12 PM
Quote from: Shiney on February 20, 2020, 07:15:17 AM
Diesel & Biggles could give him a run for his money (those guys can ride) :thumbsup

You're very kind, but I think that must have been years ago.  I'm old and sedentary now.
Unlike Diesel who still thinks he's a kid!    |-i