Author Topic: Streak Has News... (Read 17559 times)

Streak · « **on:** July 22, 2015, 06:31:23 PM »

Well Team,
Below is Day 1 of owning an ST Below back in 2011....

But 60,000km later, I have news, (a couple of people already know), but I am going to sell my ST1300 and downsize bike.

Between a bad knee, Teela getting her bike license, and the limited amount of riding i have been able to do of late, it is something that i have been thinking about for a couple of months now.

But I am not running away from OzSTOC or anything like that, you might just see me on a smaller set of wheels than the beautiful white bike that i have done some amazing kms on

I have really enjoyed both my ST's, and proudly hand out cards to anyone with an ST or anyone wanting a sporters tourer they get and earful of ST from me!

i have come a long way in riding thanks to you all!

so keep an eye on the sell pages, i do know of one very Awesome White ST1300 that will be for sale, with lots of extras and goodies!

Cheers

Streak

Brock · « **Reply #1 on:** July 22, 2015, 07:09:52 PM »

I would love a white 1300, but dont think the Mrs will let me upgrade.

Brookester · « **Reply #2 on:** July 22, 2015, 07:28:45 PM »

Lionel....

Brian · « **Reply #3 on:** July 22, 2015, 07:36:45 PM »

What do you have in your sights to take you into the next chapter?

Streak · « **Reply #4 on:** July 22, 2015, 08:01:18 PM »

Quote from: Brian on July 22, 2015, 07:36:45 PM

What do you have in your sights to take you into the next chapter?

still working that out at the moment, am test riding a 2010 650 V Strom on Sunday to see what i think :)

Streak · « **Reply #5 on:** July 22, 2015, 08:10:33 PM »

Quote from: Brookester on July 22, 2015, 07:28:45 PM

Lionel....

is Lionel allowed to have 2 white bikes?

STroppy · « **Reply #6 on:** July 22, 2015, 09:30:56 PM »

A towbar there for Chris?

johnnyYTED · « **Reply #7 on:** July 22, 2015, 09:45:16 PM »

2

how many of these $$ needed

I'd want the towbar though..

Totgas · « **Reply #8 on:** July 22, 2015, 09:46:18 PM »

I must say that I am very surprised, a little sad and yet I totally understand where you are coming from. The ST's are great machines and it would have been great if there was similar Honda options with the same jazz and appeal with differing engines and configurations. Sadly there isn't. I recently had to do a lot of sole searching in order to move on and although I have nearly (yet to sell the ST) I will have fond memories of the bike forever.
The main thing is that whilst the members may change steeds we still ride under the same banner and continue all the great work and achievements that is now entrenched in OzSTOC.
A.

Streak · « **Reply #9 on:** July 22, 2015, 09:47:42 PM »

Quote from: johnnyYTED on July 22, 2015, 09:45:16 PM

2 how many of these $$ needed

I'd want the towbar though..

I will sell the bike as one unit with all the extra mate, i have not really sat down and worked out a price, give me a buzz if you want to have a chat

Sabie · « **Reply #10 on:** July 22, 2015, 10:05:58 PM »

Hey Streak, make sure you have a long hard think m about moving to a cross tourer especially if you have a leg complaint.

But a hard decision regarding the ST 300 as I myself search for my Goldie I'm not wanting to part with my blue ST as it's been with me for so long I don't want it to go and if I can convince the other half to keep it, but if it has to go then I'll can the Goldwing as I'm sure in my heart of Hearts I'll regret selling "Sabie"

Biggles · « **Reply #11 on:** July 22, 2015, 10:34:03 PM »

You don't have to leave Honda to find a great bike- have a good look at the Crossrunner- still a V4, and great Honda engineering.
Will take panniers. Only downside- chain drive, but then so is a VSTROM. There's the Crosstourer, but it's still a biggish bike- V4 with shaft drive.

Can understand your problem if the knees are dodgy- all that weight needs reliable pins.

Jglan10 (Onesie) · « **Reply #12 on:** July 22, 2015, 10:44:15 PM »

I don't have a white one yet

saaz · « **Reply #13 on:** July 22, 2015, 11:47:33 PM »

Don't get him back on an ST1300, more work for me! I am just used to the FJR.....

Quote from: Brookester on July 22, 2015, 07:28:45 PM

Lionel....

Marcus · « **Reply #14 on:** July 23, 2015, 12:58:57 PM »

Quote from: Streak on July 22, 2015, 06:31:23 PM

But 60,000km later, I have news, (a couple of people already know), but I am going to sell my ST1300 and downsize bike.

The seat height on the V Strom will rules that out... he isn't tall enough

Wild Rose · « **Reply #15 on:** July 23, 2015, 01:12:18 PM »

All the best mate with this decision you make.
Do I ! Don't I !
But remember you will always have someone around to go and have a ride with whether it be DDR OzSTOC or anyone who is available
I am hoping it is quite a few years before I have to make that decision

Streak · « **Reply #16 on:** July 23, 2015, 03:33:03 PM »

Quote from: Marcus on July 23, 2015, 12:58:57 PM

Quote from: Streak on July 22, 2015, 06:31:23 PM
But 60,000km later, I have news, (a couple of people already know), but I am going to sell my ST1300 and downsize bike.

The seat height on the V Strom will rules that out... he isn't tall enough

Sell out, i have not even decided on a bike, i have the fun of researching and test riding....who knows i might even get a cruiser yet...

Marcus · « **Reply #17 on:** July 23, 2015, 03:34:56 PM »

Quote from: Streak on July 23, 2015, 03:33:03 PM

Sell out, i have not even decided on a bike, i have the fun of researching and test riding....who knows i might even get a cruiser yet...

Pfft you know I'm kidding... besides you'll never sell it while all that gold crap is still on it

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #18 on:** July 23, 2015, 03:47:41 PM »

I know of a good low k GL1500 going on the market soon.

Streak · « **Reply #19 on:** July 23, 2015, 03:50:25 PM »

Quote from: Marcus on July 23, 2015, 03:34:56 PM

Quote from: Streak on July 23, 2015, 03:33:03 PM
Sell out, i have not even decided on a bike, i have the fun of researching and test riding....who knows i might even get a cruiser yet...

Pfft you know I'm kidding... besides you'll never sell it while all that gold crap is still on it

Thats why i am spending the time to take all that off and put all the stock gear back on

I am really out to school on bikes atm, i think i will sell the ST, and then go exploring my options, hence why cruisers came up, i can still have the bigger motor, and have a nice big comfy seat to go with...

Sabie · « **Reply #20 on:** July 23, 2015, 04:07:55 PM »

I know of a Suzuki C50T for sale ..... Around 7000 k's on the clock.

Mrs Sabie doesn't ride it as she feels there's too much traffic down here on the sunny coast.

tding · « **Reply #21 on:** July 23, 2015, 04:20:05 PM »

CTX1300 Nice motor shaft drive low seat?

atoyot · « **Reply #22 on:** July 23, 2015, 05:37:00 PM »

Might also be worthwhile trying to get a test ride on a Yamaha MT-09 Tracer. Again, chain drive, but what a motor, and the reviews are all good.

Not a Honda though.....

saaz · « **Reply #23 on:** July 23, 2015, 06:40:55 PM »

Super tenere is well worth a look. Suspension, cruise etc etc

Gatey · « **Reply #24 on:** July 23, 2015, 07:10:06 PM »

Quote from: saaz on July 23, 2015, 06:40:55 PM

Super tenere is well worth a look. Suspension, cruise etc etc

Got to agree with that SaaZ.

Another one you really should throw a leg over Streak is the 2015 Versys 1000. Brilliant mid size touring unit. I would have one today without any hesitation.

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