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ST1100 to Cameron's Corner

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alfy12:
Hi guys,

First post here. Planning on heading to Cameron's corner with some mates. Has anyone done this trip on an ST? I would fit suitable tyres and soft panniers incase of an off. Any thoughts appreciated.

Bodø:
I've looked at doing it,  but not on an ST.  I doubt the roads are ST friendly.

alfy12:
That was my thought as well. My mates reckon it will be fine but they ride BMW GS adventure bikes. I also have a Boulevard C50 cruiser but I don't think it is suitable either.

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Brock:
The 1100 is not suitable for rough dirt roads. 

I have ridden on a few dirt roads while marshaling for push bike events. The steering is  terrible, and the is way too heavy..

Williamson:
Can't speak for the ST1100, but the ST1300 is capable on gravel roads.  More capable if the road is in reasonable, graded condition. The rider's ability is an important factor, and how many km of gravel road.  I'm comfortable with good gravel and shorter distances.

This was about 30km each way, to and from the Cold Flame Rally 2021.



The trip to the Cold Flame Rally 2023 was more eventful, 50m of gravel road works brought me unstuck.



Providing the road surface is not slippery wet, gluggy clay, ridden sensibly, slowly an ST will get anywhere.

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