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Re: Buying ST1300 is this worth it
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2024, 01:47:50 PM »
7.5K may be a little high, maybe 6K..

It hasnt done many Ks, but how long ago was it serviced, how old are the tyres??  The tyres might have good tread, but if they are old they can self destruct when the warm up on a ride.
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Re: Buying ST1300 is this worth it
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2024, 02:13:40 PM »
The ad is a little light on for info, I would need to know more, in particular service history.  Give the seller a call, ask many questions, eg.
  • Is there a documented service history?
  • Is it the seller's bike?  If not, whose?
  • How many owners?
  • Has the seller got a PPSR report? In VIC, VicRoads offers other searches, other state rego authorities probably do as well.
  • What are rego and / or VIN?
  • Why they selling?
  • Is a RWC provided?
  • Is a test ride available?
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Re: Buying ST1300 is this worth it
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2024, 04:06:12 PM »
Only paid $6k for same model with heaps of extras, cruise control, heli bar risers, highway blades, etc and only 80,000kms...so this is well overpriced. $5k maybe
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Re: Buying ST1300 is this worth it
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2024, 04:19:08 PM »
Might be good to see what it is
I believe it is a ST1300
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Re: Buying ST1300 is this worth it
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2024, 09:09:57 PM »
I don't do Facebook so can't see add  :cuss

Here you go, Leo... :thumbsup

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Re: Buying ST1300 is this worth it
« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2024, 09:50:38 PM »
Ah well you snooze, you lose. Someone else thought it was worth the money and bought it. Thanks for the input guys.

Next bike is a bit newer and more expensive

https://www.bikesales.com.au/bikes/details/2010-honda-st1300-abs/SSE-AD-17570400/?Cr=0

Owner says tyres are 10 years old, hasn't been serviced professionally for 9 years  and oil is 2 years old but he's only done 5k in the last 2 years. It's had a driveway drop and the right hand crash bar is damaged. How much for new tyres and a service?

Sorry for all the questions but I've been an ST fan for a long time and I want to buy with my head not my heart
 
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Re: Buying ST1300 is this worth it
« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2024, 10:52:46 PM »
tell him he's dreaming at that price plus you need to factor in rego as it only has 2 months
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Re: Buying ST1300 is this worth it
« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2024, 07:06:29 AM »
 
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Re: Buying ST1300 is this worth it
« Reply #9 on: October 18, 2024, 07:14:20 AM »
http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=15562.msg1375738#new
Hi Spudwa have you seen this post


Gee, what a nice bike.

I've been keeping my eye on BikeSales.com (for obvious reasons), there's a range of ST1300s out there, broad range of km, years, condition and $$, and then there's a seasonal effect.   It's hard to know the sweet spot, but I reckon I might it right at the moment.  Quite a few enquiries since I re-advertised last week. 
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Re: Buying ST1300 is this worth it
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2024, 06:59:08 PM »
THERE ARE OLD RIDERS, AND THERE ARE BOLD RIDERS, BUT THERE ARE DAMN FEW OLD AND BOLD RIDERS.

Keep the dirty side down.

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Re: Buying ST1300 is this worth it
« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2024, 07:08:22 PM »
Or there is this one...

http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=15499.new#new


Thanks but I'd prefer not to have to ride home 1700km on first trip
 

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Re: Buying ST1300 is this worth it
« Reply #12 on: October 20, 2024, 08:28:17 PM »
Or there is this one...

http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=15499.new#new


Thanks but I'd prefer not to have to ride home 1700km on first trip


Best way to get to know a bike... :rofl
THERE ARE OLD RIDERS, AND THERE ARE BOLD RIDERS, BUT THERE ARE DAMN FEW OLD AND BOLD RIDERS.

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Re: Buying ST1300 is this worth it
« Reply #13 on: October 20, 2024, 09:27:08 PM »
I must admit a nullabor crossing is on my bucket list. Hmmmmm
 
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