Author Topic: ST going (Read 6199 times)

royst1100 · « **on:** April 13, 2016, 04:09:15 PM »

yes my ST is going and it looks like its reliable BUT! Ive kinda got sick and tired of problems so the ST is going to look for a new home as she has now been replaced

next gathering I may not be true to the core but itll be a pleasure to actually make it there

Gavo · « **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2016, 04:12:17 PM »

The CTX is growing on me

Brian · « **Reply #2 on:** April 13, 2016, 04:21:01 PM »

Noice one Royce

Cerebral Knievel · « **Reply #3 on:** April 13, 2016, 05:57:38 PM »

Excellent news Royce.
That's a great reward for the effort put in to get fit after your heart scare

Shiney · « **Reply #4 on:** April 13, 2016, 06:01:39 PM »

Congrats on the new bike mate, I look forward to seeing it in person at the next RTE

royst1100 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 13, 2016, 06:15:23 PM »

shiney you definitely will, STimpy yep, brian very noice and gavo i liked the ctx when it first showed up but now "maybe bias" pictures
do it absolutely no justice. its beautiful and fabulous to ride and control

Biggles · « **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2016, 08:34:36 PM »

I'm a bit happier with the styling now I see it in red with the top box, but typically, Honda missed a key spec: they put on a piddling 19.5 litre tank.
Seriously! Why can't they get the basics right?
Even they recognise the 1300 V twin with a 10:1 compression ratio is too good to tamper with.
Sorry mate, but as much as I would like to like it, there's too many good things been left off it, like an electric screen being replaced by a louvre blade that puts the wind right on your face.

AND the horn and indicator switches are upside-down on this bike too!!! Are they trying to capture their riders so that they can't ride any other maker's bike without looking foolish?

Diesel · « **Reply #7 on:** April 14, 2016, 09:23:01 AM »

Looks great mate - glad to see your reliability probs are a thing of the past!

I just edited the code on your first post to bring the pics to life on this forum.

Is it hot on your legs?

Cheers, Diesel

Gadget · « **Reply #8 on:** April 14, 2016, 12:44:09 PM »

royst1100 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 14, 2016, 02:28:33 PM »

no Diesel surprisingly not. at stop or slow of course but even the top of motor is quite cool definitely not like the ST1100. so far brilliant. doing a Sunday ride with my Ulysses group and Ill post my opinion early next week. yeah the tank is disappointing and the thing is better in real life. the switches are strange but hey Ill get used to it. as for the screen mine has an aftermarket taller one and yes the wind hits me around the chest to neck area but Sunday will be the big test. PS I like the original ST1100 screen and I think the buffeting is around the same area of the body of the CTX. as they say each to there own and I've liked the CTX since I first saw it on our club site in late 20014 but seeing it for the first time in real time I've fallen more in love with it even more. would never have an big faringed bike till I bought the 1100. thanks for the fix as Id forgotten how to do pictures

alans1100 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 18, 2016, 09:21:13 PM »

I saw a few CTXs on Bike Sales last night showed both red and blue models to Heather and red seemed to suit the bike better than the blue. Something for us to consider in a couple years time especially if cruise control and a towbar can be fitted.

Biggles · « **Reply #11 on:** April 18, 2016, 10:28:15 PM »

Quote from: alans1100 on April 18, 2016, 09:21:13 PM

I saw a few CTXs on Bike Sales last night showed both red and blue models to Heather and red seemed to suit the bike better than the blue. Something for us to consider in a couple years time especially if cruise control and a towbar can be fitted.

MC Cruise should be able to adapt an ST1300 unit quite easily since it's the same engine.
And yes, Red suits go-fast bikes best. We already knew that!

Sicman · « **Reply #12 on:** April 18, 2016, 10:40:06 PM »

Quote from: Diesel on April 14, 2016, 09:23:01 AM

Looks great mate - glad to see your reliability probs are a thing of the past!

I just edited the code on your first post to bring the pics to life on this forum.

Is it hot on your legs?

Cheers, Diesel

Yep that killed the photos

alans1100 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 18, 2016, 11:09:43 PM »

Quote from: Biggles on April 18, 2016, 10:28:15 PM

Quote from: alans1100 on April 18, 2016, 09:21:13 PM
I saw a few CTXs on Bike Sales last night showed both red and blue models to Heather and red seemed to suit the bike better than the blue. Something for us to consider in a couple years time especially if cruise control and a towbar can be fitted.

MC Cruise should be able to adapt an ST1300 unit quite easily since it's the same engine.
And yes, Red suits go-fast bikes best. We already knew that!

CC is a go MCC Cruise - $1160 - should have been OEM Honda - no towbar yet

royst1100 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 19, 2016, 04:34:08 PM »

yes red really makes the bike. tow bar can be supplied by classic industries at $450 . went for big ride Sunday and WOW what a bike. my 1100 was hotter on legs in about all circumstances but a bit hot at slow or stopped as id expect of any bike. did work out its not an ST as i started scrapping pegs. comfortable seat. all in all it great

alans1100 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 19, 2016, 05:29:34 PM »

Quote from: royst1100 on April 19, 2016, 04:34:08 PM

yes red really makes the bike. tow bar can be supplied by classic industries at $450 . went for big ride Sunday and WOW what a bike. my 1100 was hotter on legs in about all circumstances but a bit hot at slow or stopped as id expect of any bike. did work out its not an ST as i started scrapping pegs. comfortable seat. all in all it great

I read about the scraping pegs issue in a review which was a little off putting but under my everyday riding it shouldn't be an issue - I did check Classic a few days ago and a CTX didn't show up but I notice they have trailers back on the site now.

Brian · « **Reply #16 on:** April 19, 2016, 06:07:51 PM »

Spotted this one on the national Ulysses site $14500 juST under 10K on the clock

Gadget · « **Reply #17 on:** April 19, 2016, 07:42:45 PM »

Ships australia wide but pickup only?

alans1100 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 19, 2016, 07:55:59 PM »

Quote from: Brian on April 19, 2016, 06:07:51 PM

Spotted this one on the national Ulysses site $14500 juST under 10K on the clock

It's on Bike Sales - saw it the other night. http://www.bikesales.com.au/private/SSE-AD-3930606/2014-Honda-CTX1300A-(ABS)/?cr=0&psq=%28%28%28%28%28%28SiloType%3D%5BBrand%20new%20bikes%20available%5D%7CSiloType%3D%5BBrand%20new%20bikes%20in%20stock%5D%29%7CSiloType%3D%5BDealer%20used%20bikes%5D%29%7CSiloType%3D%5BDemo%20%26%20near%20new%20bikes%5D%29%7CSiloType%3D%5BPrivate%20used%20bikes%5D%29%26%28Make%3D%5BHonda%5D%26Model%3D%5BCTX1300A%20%28ABS%29%5D%29%29%26Service%3D%5BBikesales%5D%29&pso=0&pss=Premium

royst1100 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 20, 2016, 06:13:58 PM »

i emailed classic and they returned an email

The part no. is TH60

Farkleit · « **Reply #20 on:** April 20, 2016, 07:41:43 PM »

Cruise will be a cinch. Electric servo most likely as well. You know where i am when you want the cruise.

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Farkleit · « **Reply #21 on:** April 20, 2016, 07:44:16 PM »

Hey Royce. ST= Sport Tourer. You still meet the criteria lol.

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tding · « **Reply #22 on:** April 21, 2016, 09:38:29 AM »

Quote from: Biggles on April 13, 2016, 08:34:36 PM

I'm a bit happier with the styling now I see it in red with the top box, but typically, Honda missed a key spec: they put on a piddling 19.5 litre tank.
Seriously! Why can't they get the basics right?
Even they recognise the 1300 V twin with a 10:1 compression ratio is too good to tamper with.
Sorry mate, but as much as I would like to like it, there's too many good things been left off it, like an electric screen being replaced by a louvre blade that puts the wind right on your face.

AND the horn and indicator switches are upside-down on this bike too!!! Are they trying to capture their riders so that they can't ride any other maker's bike without looking foolish?

maybe Honda thought that 19.5 liters was enuff after they reduced the power from 87Kw to 62Kw

Biggles · « **Reply #23 on:** April 21, 2016, 10:43:27 PM »

Quote from: tding on April 21, 2016, 09:38:29 AM

maybe Honda thought that 19.5 liters was enuff after they reduced the power from 87Kw to 62Kw

And there I was thinking they had kept the beautiful 1300cc donk intact, just chroming the headers.

Gadget · « **Reply #24 on:** April 21, 2016, 11:00:27 PM »

Quote from: Biggles on April 21, 2016, 10:43:27 PM

Quote from: tding on April 21, 2016, 09:38:29 AM
maybe Honda thought that 19.5 liters was enuff after they reduced the power from 87Kw to 62Kw

And there I was thinking they had kept the beautiful 1300cc donk intact, just chroming the headers.

No, it was detuned to meet new emissions laws/regulations.

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Author Topic: ST going (Read 6199 times)