Farewell to "RooKiller"

[Bluey]

That's a lovely pair. I wish SWMBO would allow me to do that!

[alans1100]

What's with the aux fuel tank........?

Distinct lack of after hours fuel up north of Carnarvon here in W.A. 

It should give me 750 - 800 k Range. 

Caltex 24 hour in Karratha   

The BP truck stop in Port Hedland

Locations here http://goo.gl/maps/ic9M3 from Carnarvon to Port Hedland

I used to take a 10 litre fuel container in in each side case so I could miss the three road houses between Carnarvon and Karratha.

I did a trip to Broome from Port Hedland and there's Pardoo and Sandfire roadhouses and Roebuck Plains but I don't know their hours.

[saaz]

Just to get serious briefly..all depends on tyres and handlebar setup.  I find the ST13 not that much different to the ST1100 P version, as the bars are pretty similar.  I have ridden standard St1100s and they can feel a bit slower if they have the original bars and tyres.  ST11 with radials and higher bars is not that much different to the ST13.

Due to the ST13 having a fair bit of the fuel higher up it feels a bit more top heavy to me, mainly at rest. But the steering geometry is a bit sharper, but I can't say I have really noticed compared to the way my ST11 is set up. The adjustable screen is the main difference for me, and the EFI should be a better bet in the long run.

John have recently ridden both and that is my conclusion,i find the actual riding position more comfortable 1300 better for my body size.And i think it steers lighter,how well it lasts could be up for discussion .All in all it's all personal preference.

[Sicman]

Due to the ST13 having a fair bit of the fuel higher up it feels a bit more top heavy to me, mainly at rest

On the ST1300 there is only 5 litres capacity between the filler neck and the top of the actual tank down in the frame so its only 5kg of weight if its filled right up to that point.

[saaz]

IanB should chime in here.  Just sitting on his ST13 and my ST11, the ST13 feels a bit more top heavy. Don't know why that should be as the ST13 is lighter, and has quicker steering geometry.  The ST13 has better brakes and the adjustable screen if you have the right model.  But then I have only ridden the test bike at the Snowy Ride, and they are always faster :)

[Yorkie]

I guess this puts the Wing on the back burner for a few years Ray, in the Honda Shop today, blue is gone, red one and a white one on the floor.

[STRay (Roo Killer)]

I guess this puts the Wing on the back burner for a few years Ray

  I'm figuring about 3 years, unless the 1300 suits me too well!!!

 

[Biggles]

Due to the ST13 having a fair bit of the fuel higher up it feels a bit more top heavy to me, mainly at rest

On the ST1300 there is only 5 litres capacity between the filler neck and the top of the actual tank down in the frame so its only 5kg of weight if its filled right up to that point.

Even less, since it's a litre of water that's one kg.  One litre of fuel is around 650 grams, depending on the temperature.
Not that one will notice that 1.5 kg difference when we're into the hundreds of kgs.   

[bloodbikes]

Congratulations Ray, looks a super bike.

 

[Cerebral Knievel]

Nice work Ray , it's a lovely looking bike - i'd expect to see alot more K's on it when i see it in the flesh next year in Ballarat !
Apart from the fact a Goldwing would be 7 times your weight, i just couldn't see you on one.
I think you will be very happy with Black Betty ....

[STRay (Roo Killer)]

Nice work Ray , it's a lovely looking bike - i'd expect to see alot more K's on it when i see it in the flesh next year in Ballarat !

I think you will be very happy with Black Betty ....

I can almost guarantee there will be a significant increase in the odometer reading by the time I get to Ballarat !!

And yes, I am more than happy with the 1300.