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Title: Back to a ST.
Post by: simo on April 14, 2015, 04:23:34 PM

Hi Guys,

I had a ST1300 about 5 years ago and sold it to buy a Honda Goldwing. I was disappointed in the Goldwing and so sold it to buy a Yamaha FJR. I have now sold that because my favourite bike has always been the ST1300. I  did 65k on my old ST which included a trip around  Australia. 

I have been disapointed that Honda no longer bring them into the country.  However, I have come across a ST with only 6K on the clock and in showroom condition. I am having it trucked down to Melbourne and should arrive in a couple of weeks. The bike will be de registered so I will need a roadworthy and re registration. The bike has Helibars fitted and I was wondering if that would be acceptable when I have the roadworthy done?

Regards, John

Title: Re: Back to a ST.
Post by: StinkyPete on April 14, 2015, 04:49:30 PM

Hi Simo,   Welcome back to the world of ST, and to the forum.  :hatwave    We don't have roadworthy inspections in SA, but I'm sure some of our eastern state members can clarify the situation for you.

Title: Re: Back to a ST.
Post by: simo on April 14, 2015, 04:54:35 PM

Thanks for the Welcome. I am really looking forward to getting back on the ST.

Title: Re: Back to a ST.
Post by: Biggles on April 14, 2015, 05:44:22 PM

The helibars are not obvious (like crazy ape-hangers) and if you didn't mention them I very much doubt an inspector would snag them.  At a worst case, it's only 10 minutes work to take them off and return the bike to original for an inspection. 

Title: Re: Back to a ST.
Post by: simo on April 14, 2015, 05:49:53 PM

OK Thanks Biggles.

Title: Re: Back to a ST.
Post by: Streak on April 14, 2015, 05:55:49 PM

As far as I know, they will not affect you for a road worthy, and what Biggles said....don't mention it....

Title: Re: Back to a ST.
Post by: simo on April 14, 2015, 05:57:44 PM

OK, sounds good - thanks

Title: Re: Back to a ST.
Post by: Lionel on April 14, 2015, 06:03:36 PM

Simo, are there any more similar to the one you bought for sale?

Title: Re: Back to a ST.
Post by: simo on April 14, 2015, 06:50:51 PM

Hi Lional,

I saw a 2010 model advertised in QLD with 2k on the clock for about $14,000 . This is a dealer and they have about 4 ST1300 for sale.

http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automotive/Motorbikes/Motorbikes-For-Sale-/HONDA/ST1300/2010-Honda-ST1300/Nerang/QLD/AdNumber=FQCB2J (http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automotive/Motorbikes/Motorbikes-For-Sale-/HONDA/ST1300/2010-Honda-ST1300/Nerang/QLD/AdNumber=FQCB2J)

Probably worth a look.

John

Title: Re: Back to a ST.
Post by: simo on April 14, 2015, 06:53:28 PM

Lionel,

Try this website. The other one I gave you is for the trading post.

http://www.teammoto.com.au/used_bikes.php?action=view_stock&order=price&orderdir=DESC&pNum=1&pLimit=10&make_id=4&model_id=1796&stock_id=9023961 (http://www.teammoto.com.au/used_bikes.php?action=view_stock&order=price&orderdir=DESC&pNum=1&pLimit=10&make_id=4&model_id=1796&stock_id=9023961)

http://www.teammoto.com.au/used_bikes.php?action=view_stock&order=price&orderdir=DESC&pNum=1&pLimit=10&make_id=4&model_id=1796&stock_id=9023961 (http://www.teammoto.com.au/used_bikes.php?action=view_stock&order=price&orderdir=DESC&pNum=1&pLimit=10&make_id=4&model_id=1796&stock_id=9023961)

Title: Re: Back to a ST.
Post by: tj189 on April 14, 2015, 07:29:05 PM

Simo, if your bike is in Brissy, I would be happy to ride it down for you and you can send me back on a cheap flight, May be cheaper than trucking it down  :whistle

Title: Re: Back to a ST.
Post by: simo on April 14, 2015, 07:35:25 PM

Thanks for the offer. However, I am going up next week to have a look at the bike and I have already organised the trucking etc.

Appreciate the offer.

John

Title: Re: Back to a ST.
Post by: Pocket STocker on April 14, 2015, 08:37:44 PM

Welcome along to OzSTOC John.



Pockey  ;-*

Title: Re: Back to a ST.
Post by: ST2UP on April 14, 2015, 08:41:07 PM

Quote from: tj189 on April 14, 2015, 07:29:05 PM

Simo, if your bike is in Brissy, I would be happy to ride it down for you and you can send me back on a cheap flight, May be cheaper than trucking it down  :whistle

Yeah I can see that.......leaves Brissy with 6,000k's and arrives to Simo via a Southern cross IBA run overdue for its next service..... :Stirpot  ;-*


Welcome along Simo....enjoy mate  ;-*



Cheers


Chris

Title: Re: Back to a ST.
Post by: Gadget on April 14, 2015, 09:20:21 PM

Welcome simo!

Great find. Gee that 2010 for $13,990 is tempting.

Title: Re: Back to a ST.
Post by: Wild Rose on April 14, 2015, 10:52:47 PM

Welcome simo to OzSTOC  :like
Sounds like a good buy there I bought a new 2011 2 years ago love the bike but find the black a bit harder to keep clean. But they do look nice all polished up  ++
Enjoy the ST1300  :thumb Enjoy the Forum  :thumbsup
 :beer

Title: Re: Back to a ST.
Post by: simo on April 15, 2015, 09:11:43 AM

Thanks guys for your welcome messages.

Title: Re: Back to a ST.
Post by: Marcus on April 15, 2015, 12:47:03 PM

Hey Simo, welcome from another Vic, Hope to see you on some RTE coming up?

Title: Re: Back to a ST.
Post by: simo on April 15, 2015, 12:50:25 PM

Thanks Marcus. I often go riding up around Maryborough. It would be nice to meet sometime. I am in Narre Warren North.

John.

Title: Re: Back to a ST.
Post by: ppopeye on April 15, 2015, 01:16:38 PM

Hi simo, welcome back to ST's and OzSTOC. You might live next door to cooman(jack) and Una who are in or around Narre Warren. I am in Croydon.

Title: Re: Back to a ST.
Post by: simo on April 15, 2015, 01:22:02 PM

Thanks Gary,

When I get my bike down I wouldn't mind meeting up with some other ST owners. I had a look at the map and there seems to be a few around my area. I have met a few on my rides over the years when I had the Goldwing and FJR so I may even know some or at least met them.

John

Title: Re: Back to a ST.
Post by: Shiney on April 15, 2015, 04:09:02 PM

G'day simo, welcome to the forum :hatwave

If you haven't already have a look at the following link for a list of the all the the rides that have been planed:
2015 RTE Calender for Australia & NZ (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=8298.0)

Hopefully you'll find a few that you can join in on :runyay


Cheers
Shiney

Title: Re: Back to a ST.
Post by: simo on April 15, 2015, 04:59:10 PM

Thanks Shiney. Some of the rides look good.

Title: Re: Back to a ST.
Post by: Shiney on April 16, 2015, 01:23:53 PM

Quote from: simo on April 15, 2015, 04:59:10 PM

Thanks Shiney. Some of the rides look good.

No worries mate, happy to help :thumbsup