New member seeking purchase advice

[Cerebral Knievel]

I am considering the purchase of a 2003 ST1300 with 112,000 km on the clock. Is there any known mechanical issues i should factor in ?
I currently ride a 1997 K11  ( go ahead & get that abuse out of your system now.....i'll wait  ) with 97k on the clock.
Any advice welcomed.I like the ST1300 alot, so if not this one it will only be a matter of time until another comes along .... 

[Streak]

Welcome! Well we would make you consider the ST1100 as it is a far superior machine   

All Jokes aside there is some excellent experience and minds in this crew, at 112,000 sounds like it has just been worn in for you....

[Biggles]

Hi and welcome to the fold.

Unless that one is really cheap, the mileage is a bit high.  Not that it's a major concern, because if well looked-after, it will  do another 150,000 without much effort.  The reason I say this, is there are always ST13s coming on the market with a lot less mileage at reasonable prices.  What is your budget?  You might have to travel interstate, but there are members everywhere who will do an inspection and test ride for you.

[rjstorrie]

I am considering the purchase of a 2003 ST1300 with 112,000 km on the clock.

Just do it :). I just picked up my 03 ST1300, 104k on the clock, now over 106k in 2 weeks.

[Cerebral Knievel]

Hi guys, i am surprised & delighted by the quick response...thanks for the warm welcome 
Asking price is $7500 & may well be owned by a ozstoc member .
Budget is around 10ish at the moment . Found another on gumtree ( 05 ,red,48k ) for $9700 but not too keen on the colour.
I guess it's always a personal taste/compromise issue when it comes to buying 2nd hand ....

[saaz]

As Biggles says, depends on the distance vs price, as well as any extras included and maintenance records. No major problems with the ST13 as long as all maintenance is done.  At any age minor niggles like coolant leaks (mostly just tighten a hose clamp or 2), thermostat may need replacing or at least a good coolant flush and keep greasing those drive splines at every tyre change.

[Streak]

Hi guys, i am surprised & delighted by the quick response...thanks for the warm welcome 
Asking price is $7500 & may well be owned by a ozstoc member .
Budget is around 10ish at the moment . Found another on gumtree ( 05 ,red,48k ) for $9700 but not too keen on the colour.
I guess it's always a personal taste/compromise issue when it comes to buying 2nd hand ....

$7,500 is a pretty decent price, can you get us some more details on the bike? and where is it? one of us can pop down and check them it out for you :)

[saaz]

Other factors are is it abs, electrically adjustable screen etc etc.  All this little things can add up when price vs distance is being considered.

[Sabie]

Welcome! Well we would make you consider the ST1100 as it is a far superior machine   

All Jokes aside there is some excellent experience and minds in this crew, at 112,000 sounds like it has just been worn in for you....

God one streak, how to point someone in the wrong direction.........

Cerebral, the lower the K's the better, Keep looking so really good buys out there.. Have you tried Bikepoint?

[Shiney]

I got my '04 ST1300 in December 2011 from Team Moto with 103'000 on the clock and I'm loving it  (the bike was just run in nicely )

[Shiney]

Oh yeah, welcome

[Cerebral Knievel]

Found on bikesales.....it's an ABS model with an adjustable after-market screen on it......silver in colour & looks well sorted 

[WendyL]

Welcome.  You're going to enjoy your ST, no matter which one you get!!!!

 

[Cerebral Knievel]

Having  just spoken to the owner i will be looking at it tomorrow night.
He recommended i check out the ozstoc forum .....   

[Sabie]

http://www.justauto.com.au/justbikes/

http://mcsales.com.au/

http://digiads.com.au/motorbikes/

http://aussiebikefinder.com.au/

[Poppy Dave]

Welcome to the zoo M8.

What's your first name cause I'm stuffed if I'm typing out "Cerebral Knievel" every time ?


Take care,

Poppy                                                         

[Sabie]

Poppy, Ceb for short..........Maybe

[Cerebral Knievel]

Hi Poppy, considering the the string of    ing names  i get called from purchasing & riding the current bike ,
CK will be just fine for now 
Just for Sh*tes & giggles , here's a snap of the beast.
Have at it......

[Poppy Dave]

Hi Poppy, considering the the string of    ing names  i get called from purchasing & riding the current bike ,
CK will be just fine for now 
Just for Sh*tes & giggles , here's a snap of the beast.
Have at it......

CK,

Nothing's wrong with that (But I now understand why you want an ST  )

Poppy

[Cerebral Knievel]

It really seems like it's from the stone age, which from a purely personal aesthetic point of view is one of the reasons why i am upgrading....
Having said that it is very easy to work on, but having to do this to change the instrument bulbs over to L.E.D.s speaks for itself 

[Poppy Dave]

CK,

Please don't take what I said personally, it is all in fun

We all take the 'mick' out of each other, mercilessly, over the slightest thing. So expect more (not just from me either)

Take care

Poppy                                           

[Cerebral Knievel]

No offence taken   

Let me take this opportunity to state to all & sundry that i have a very thick skin ( skull,torso,double chin etc...)
& an extremely well developed , often twisted sense of humour .
This will reveal itself all in good time......
If you think you have offended me, fear not, you have just scratched the very fat surface     

[Poppy Dave]

GREAT................................ YOU'LL FIT IN WELL THEN (most of us have double-chins. {except for the deformed skinny members})

[tj189]

Welcome CK or is it "Evil" for short 
Enjoy your time here on the forum.  As to the bike, just shop around until you are comfortable in what you want, remember that bike shops don't look at the extras on the bike so have a good look at what the bike already has ie, what was mentioned above plus things like top box, wind deflectors, cruise control, exhaust system. 

[Biggles]

What he  ^ ^  said regarding extras.  A top box is worth nearly a grand, and a cruise control ditto.  And they add very little to resale price, only attractiveness to buyers.

There's nothing wrong with red- you might think it flashy, but you get used to it going faster etc.  There are at least two shades of red, Candy Glory and Wineberry.  The latter is more subdued.  Colour is closely linked to year model, as you would have already worked out.

I think you'll get a very good bike of around 2004 to 2008 vintage with not much more than 50 thou kays and in good nick for $ ten thou on the road with 6 months rego and good tyres.  Maybe not from a dealer, but most ST13s are in the hands of careful owners and usually garaged.