Time to retire the bike

[tj189]

No, not put new tyres on but move onto another bike.  Unable to wait any longer for Honda to give us a replacement fort the ST1300, I have now purchased a 2013 FJR1300P.
My intent is to remove all the bits and pieces and extra wiring and sell of those bits that will not fit onto the FJR, once they are off I will pop a note up here for those interested.  I will then advertise the bike for sale.
TJ

[Wild Rose]

All the best with your big decision TJ 
The FJR1300 are a great bike I have 2 mates with them and they love them 
Don't forget your mate's here at OzSTOC
 

[StinkyPete]

It's a big decision to move on from the ST, but it's a decision that will come to all of us eventually.

I trust the de-farkling and re-farkling goes OK.

[Biggles]

Haven't read much about your rides lately, Trev.  You can't have worn out the ST, surely.
But, as others have indicated, there comes a time when there are more highly developed bikes to be had for similar money, and we just have to move on.  For years we've been farkling our bikes to achieve the level of sophistication we need and you get to the point when you wonder why.  Having said that, some of the technology is getting a bit too complex, and riding will start to become more a matter of which button to push so I won't fall off.

[CallMeSteve]

No, not put new tyres on but move onto another bike.  Unable to wait any longer for Honda to give us a replacement fort the ST1300, I have now purchased a 2013 FJR1300P.
My intent is to remove all the bits and pieces and extra wiring and sell of those bits that will not fit onto the FJR, once they are off I will pop a note up here for those interested.  I will then advertise the bike for sale.
TJ

Sorry to hear that TJ, but I know what you mean. I'm fortunate, along with Shiney and perhaps a few others, to have picked up a near-new 2014-plated unit so mine's got a long life ahead of it, but I understand the frustration of those who have been hanging out for a replacement.  I'm wondering if the 2018 Wing is Honda's idea of an ST replacement.

I'm curious to learn what you think of the FJR.  It's one of the other machines I have drooled over (basically anything I see a  riding is droolworthy in my mind).  What comparisons would you draw between the ST and the FJR?

[Biggles]

I'm wondering if the 2018 Wing is Honda's idea of an ST replacement.

When you read up a detailed review of the three iterations of the 2018 Wing, you realise it's a huge jump up from the ST1300.
I guess I'll just have to keep putting the farkles on STs- cruise control, highway pegs, driving lights, air horn etc.

[alans1100]

I'm wondering if the 2018 Wing is Honda's idea of an ST replacement.

When you read up a detailed review of the three iterations of the 2018 Wing, you realise it's a huge jump up from the ST1300.
I guess I'll just have to keep putting the farkles on STs- cruise control, highway pegs, driving lights, air horn etc.

The F6B essentially fills the same roll the ST1300 did and with new bike sales falling on a world wide basis it makes sense for a company to economise where they can. The new wing includes a similar model and I guess for the same reason.

[Biggles]

The F6B essentially fills the same roll the ST1300 did and with new bike sales falling on a world wide basis it makes sense for a company to economise where they can. The new wing includes a similar model and I guess for the same reason.

Strictly speaking, it's the CTX1300 that replaces the ST1300- it has the same engine.  The F6B has the Wing 1800cc donk.  It's chasing the "bagger" market.

[CallMeSteve]

The trouble with the CTX1300 is that it's butt-ugly 

[Biggles]

The trouble with the CTX1300 is that it's butt-ugly 

Yep- it looks like another attempt to woo the "bagger" riders.  They've steered right away from the "big front end" look that this features when they slimmed down the 2018 Wing.  It's actually 8" narrower and looks more like an ST from the front, enhanced by the electric screen.  The F6B is cursed with the Wing's fixed screen, as, I think, is the "Standard Wing".

[ppopeye]

Quote from: CallMeSteve on February 07, 2018, 10:25:25 AM
The trouble with the CTX1300 is that it's butt-ugly 



Its not butt ugly. Its far worse than that!

[CallMeSteve]

Quote from: CallMeSteve on February 07, 2018, 10:25:25 AM
The trouble with the CTX1300 is that it's butt-ugly 



Its not butt ugly. Its far worse than that!

You haven't seen my butt.  Photos to follow unless every forum member donates $10 

[alans1100]

The F6B essentially fills the same roll the ST1300 did and with new bike sales falling on a world wide basis it makes sense for a company to economise where they can. The new wing includes a similar model and I guess for the same reason.

Strictly speaking, it's the CTX1300 that replaces the ST1300- it has the same engine.  The F6B has the Wing 1800cc donk.  It's chasing the "bagger" market.

Minor technicality. The F6B fits that roll better than the CTX does.

[Brock]

The CTX, also has a smaller tank, and a de-rated engine (less power) in what world is the a replacement..

[gone-cruising]

Hi TJ,
Its sad that Honda have not picked up with a continued/replacement of the ST.
For a new comer to the ST1300's, I hadn't realized just how much of an enjoyment machine they are.
Good luck with your new ride and hopefully I will get to meet more of the club members when they head up this way soon.
Oh by the way I PM you hope you got it ok??? If not 0412 445 966
Cheers Steve   

[tj189]

Left a message for your Steve,

well its been a few weeks now with the FJR, except for the seat it is a nice bike to ride.  Being the P model it has a few of the extra bits which are also nice to have.  Not sure how Yamaha did it but there is a low centre of gravity with the FJR and matches well with the ST.  The bike feels lighter and more manoeuvrable than the ST.  Sports and Touring mode... yep the sports mode is really sports but I feel more comfortable using the touring mode.  Really nice to have the electronic cruise control as standard.
I have started collecting some of the extras that I need for LDRiding with a few more to come.
Luckily I have been able to move the top box (and antenna mount) across as the saddlebags are or at least feel a lot smaller than the ST.  All my lights will also move across along with the FLIR, however space is at a bit of a premium on the FJR. 
I do notice the difference in the amount of fuel between both bikes and will be looking at converting the auxiliary tank from the ST across.
My intent is to see if I can find someone to transfer the Day Long seat across to the seat of the FJR as the only thing I do not like at the moment is the seat, as mentioned at the beginning.

So far these will be up for sale:
http://www.motorcyclelarry.com/bmz_cache/8/87bb4f24c404f8f8638b72402a42f65f.image.284x237.JPG
http://www.motorcyclelarry.com/myfiles/image/ST1300PFPB-S_02(1).jpg
http://mcenterprises.com/products/search/dsp_popupLargeImage.cfm?image=1300%20LRG.jpg&name=1300-001
http://www.motorcyclelarry.com/index.php?main_page=popup_image&pID=339
and these but they are a little out of shape due to mounting along with the under mirror mounts
http://i48.tinypic.com/2ur2vyg.jpg

I am unsure of pricing and to keep prices down would hope that they can be collected from Brisbane or by OzSTOC courier.


 

[gone-cruising]

Hi TJ
Yes I am interested in the MCL under mirror mounts and the Passenger extended pegs please.
Cheers Steve

[Skip]

Hi TJ. If the Day Long doesn't transfer successfully, PM me.

[RubenCan]

Hi TJ,

I would be interested in the white over mirror mounts, the rear bag crash bars and the front crash bars also.
I don't know how the director of finances would go with it but if you give some prices I would take it from there.

Thanks in advance

Ruben

[tj189]

I will work out some prices this weekend, finally have them off.

[Totgas]

TJ if you need a hand with anything FJR related give me a call - I've pulled mine apart a number of times now. You obviously bought a late model then - Details?
Regards,
Adrian.