Author Topic: Back to a ST. (Read 6470 times)

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

StinkyPete · « **Reply #1 on:** April 14, 2015, 04:49:30 PM »

Hi Simo, Welcome back to the world of ST, and to the forum.

We don't have roadworthy inspections in SA, but I'm sure some of our eastern state members can clarify the situation for you.

simo · « **Reply #2 on:** April 14, 2015, 04:54:35 PM »

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

Biggles · « **Reply #3 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.

simo · « **Reply #4 on:** April 14, 2015, 05:49:53 PM »

OK Thanks Biggles.

Streak · « **Reply #5 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....

simo · « **Reply #6 on:** April 14, 2015, 05:57:44 PM »

OK, sounds good - thanks

Lionel · « **Reply #7 on:** April 14, 2015, 06:03:36 PM »

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

simo · « **Reply #8 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

Probably worth a look.

John

simo · « **Reply #9 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

tj189 · « **Reply #10 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

simo · « **Reply #11 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

Pocket STocker · « **Reply #12 on:** April 14, 2015, 08:37:44 PM »

Welcome along to OzSTOC John.

Pockey

ST2UP · « **Reply #13 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

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.....

Welcome along Simo....enjoy mate

Cheers

Chris

Gadget · « **Reply #14 on:** April 14, 2015, 09:20:21 PM »

Welcome simo!

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

Wild Rose · « **Reply #15 on:** April 14, 2015, 10:52:47 PM »

Welcome simo to OzSTOC

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

Enjoy the Forum

simo · « **Reply #16 on:** April 15, 2015, 09:11:43 AM »

Thanks guys for your welcome messages.

Marcus · « **Reply #17 on:** April 15, 2015, 12:47:03 PM »

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

simo · « **Reply #18 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.

ppopeye · « **Reply #19 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.

simo · « **Reply #20 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

Shiney · « **Reply #21 on:** April 15, 2015, 04:09:02 PM »

G'day simo, welcome to the forum

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

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

Cheers
Shiney

simo · « **Reply #22 on:** April 15, 2015, 04:59:10 PM »

Thanks Shiney. Some of the rides look good.

Shiney · « **Reply #23 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

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Author Topic: Back to a ST. (Read 6470 times)