Author Topic: Looking to buy a ex police st1100 (Read 10230 times)

robb · « **on:** August 17, 2013, 06:45:00 PM »

Looking to buy a ex police st1100(as there around $5000)there are a few under 100k !.At what klms did the police get rid of them,seems low.Any advice to a new st1100 buyer.

Biggles · « **Reply #1 on:** August 17, 2013, 06:47:18 PM »

I bought mine in Brisbane in March 2006 with 92,000 on the ODO. There were two available at the time with very similar kays.
Both apparently well maintained- had the stamped logbooks with them.

Brock · « **Reply #2 on:** August 17, 2013, 06:51:10 PM »

Mine had 35000Ks on it

bloodbikes · « **Reply #3 on:** August 17, 2013, 10:01:39 PM »

Check out Gumtree, theres a few on there at the minute. Can't blame you for wanting the best colour, People just want to get out of your way. LOL

kappy5003 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 17, 2013, 11:56:30 PM »

Mine is a 2000 model brought with 72,000ks for $5000.

WA got rid of all their ST1100's and a fair chuck of the 1300's, cut the fleet to the bone.

Gavo · « **Reply #5 on:** August 18, 2013, 12:02:40 AM »

2000 with 98 thou for 3 gs

robb · « **Reply #6 on:** August 18, 2013, 08:06:32 PM »

Thanks for the replys.Seen one in Gumtree,ex police 2001, 88000kls $5500, not sure about the 0 before the 88000kls.dont know if its been clocked ! ,or would the 0 be at that stage at 88000kls !.

Streak · « **Reply #7 on:** August 18, 2013, 08:20:36 PM »

I would like to make the comment that the ST1100 with 100 to 120 thousand on the clock is still only just worn in, there are plenty on here with 200 to 250 thousand and going strong....

STRay (Roo Killer) · « **Reply #8 on:** August 18, 2013, 09:02:53 PM »

I will have my ST1100PT for sale shortly. Not the prettiest, but mechanically in excellent condition. Single or dual seat and givi topbox and MC Cruise control.

I am in Perth if you want a look.

Brock · « **Reply #9 on:** August 18, 2013, 09:09:03 PM »

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bullsbrook/motorcycles/honda-st-1100/1024588960

Poppy Dave · « **Reply #10 on:** August 18, 2013, 09:33:46 PM »

Quote from: robb on August 17, 2013, 06:45:00 PM

Looking to buy a ex police st1100(as there around $5000)there are a few under 100k !.At what klms did the police get rid of them,seems low.Any advice to a new st1100 buyer.

Robb,

It depends on when it was first commissioned. They were originally getting rid at around 62,000K's. Then as the 1300's started to come in they hung onto them for a while longer, I know of one that got to 130,000 before it went to auction, but that was an exceptional case (don't know why but it's the only one I ever heard off) and then as the fleet got to be mostly 1300's they started to decommission them earlier so it would be a 1300 fleet.

So, there you go...........clear as mud.

If it's been serviced regularly and in reasonable condition there's not much that could go wrong, they were a bloody fantastic bike (I still miss mine sometimes)

Good luck,

Poppy

kappy5003 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 19, 2013, 11:43:15 PM »

Iam told when the public could only buy ST1300, ST1100's were still being made available to Police around the globe as late as 2003.

Old Steve · « **Reply #12 on:** August 20, 2013, 08:21:08 PM »

Mine had 124,000 km on the clock when I bought it couple of weeks ago, but it'd been through a couple of private owners since it was ridden by the Po-Po. I'm quite happy with that mileage, as they are built like brick outhouses.

The VIN on mine identifies it as made in 2000, but it was first rego-ed in 2002. So the ST1100s that were being sold to the Police in 2003 were al 2000 manufacture.

robb · « **Reply #13 on:** August 21, 2013, 09:32:13 PM »

Just a update.Went to see/ride a st1100 that was in gumtree for $5500, 66k on the clock,2003.The bike had 2x delkevic mufflers/exhausts on it,the sound when your on the bike was noisey as hell and sounded like a bike that hadnt been serviced for a long time although the engine sounded sweet.When I took it for a spin it felt sluggish and lacking power.The only thing I can think of is the carbs may need to be retuned for the exhaust !.

Old Steve · « **Reply #14 on:** August 22, 2013, 08:25:29 AM »

Robb, don't get hung up on wanting a low mileage on. The ST1100 is built like a brick outhouse and if it's been looked after should be good for 250,000 km or so. So, the order of importance I think is:

Maintenance history: Remember that ST1100s haven't been maintained by the Po-Po for maybe 8 years or more so you want the previous owners maintenance records too
Condition: What do the fairings, tires, etc look like, what does the engine and gearbox feel like.
Mileage: OK, it'd be nice to get a low mileage one but don't worry about looking at bikes with well over 100,000 km if you're happy with maintenance and condition.

One thing, Po-Po bikes, even up to 2002/3 models (and I think you'll find the VIN for 2002/3 registered bikes is for 2000 manufacture) continued top have the larger grey engine cover where the civvie versions had a smaller engine cover from about 1996 - I've got a smaller engine cover which doesn't fit my ex-Po-Po bike. Thinks to himself, must list this on OzSTOC!

Greencan · « **Reply #15 on:** August 30, 2013, 08:21:16 AM »

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Looking to buy a ex police st1100(as there around $5000)there are a few under 100k !.At what klms did the police get rid of them,seems low.Any advice to a new st1100 buyer.

If not too late then...
1) not all x police 1100's are still white, many have been refinished and noticably so!
2) you should not expect to pay more than 4.5k for one, especially if it is x 'job'.
3) many police 1100's out n about with low K's were sold to the general public without being used by the police. These are probably the prefered bikes.
4) 1100 odometers are very easily tampered with.

There was a refinished example recently I was asked to look over for someone in Victoria, the vendor was asking 3k and for that price I never bothered to look at it but instead suggest to offer 2.5k on it.

Just a thought or two

Ciao, the can :-)

robb · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2013, 04:45:09 PM »

Thanks for all your replies,and thanks GREENCAN its not too late as I am still looking.Weather hasnt been right in Perth to go and view/buy a bike.You may be right about the odometer being easy to tamper with.when the weathers better I want to view 2 in bunbury,the zero on one of the odometer doesnt look right but I would like to be wrong,Please view attachment.Any input please......

alans1100 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 31, 2013, 05:22:14 PM »

The zero if the 88,000 kms are legit is ok. There's no tenth of a kay on the odometer, only on the trip meter. I'd be more concerned of a low mileage older 1300 as odometer resets to 000000 after 199,999 kms.

robb · « **Reply #18 on:** August 31, 2013, 05:42:26 PM »

Sorry,I mean the Zero before the 88145 k.....ie,088145 k which is already moving up !

Brock · « **Reply #19 on:** August 31, 2013, 06:08:52 PM »

It will be slowly moving, as they are gear driven. It has been slowly moving since day 1, at 0.00036 degrees per kilometer

kappy5003 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 31, 2013, 09:39:01 PM »

Robb

To put your mind to rest, mine has done 97,000ks and the zero is in the almost same position as your pic, so I would say its legit.

I got mine at the auction at about 70 odd k so I know the speedo hasn't been tampered with.

Cheers

saaz · « **Reply #21 on:** August 31, 2013, 10:05:46 PM »

The zeros do go like that. I have been through a few such instances as my ST1100P has done 207,000kms.

robb · « **Reply #22 on:** September 01, 2013, 12:20:05 PM »

Thanks all of you for your help.Ive never had a bike go anywhere near 50k miles,so it has put my mind at rest,cheers.Im still only looking at the ST1100 as its the bike I couldnt have in the UK for one reason or another.Its a lot of bike for $5000 and I will only be using it for pleasure,so im going to be taking my time looking for the right one......again cheers.

Maxnettoz · « **Reply #23 on:** October 13, 2013, 06:34:51 AM »

Quote from: robb on August 17, 2013, 06:45:00 PM

Looking to buy a ex police st1100(as there around $5000)there are a few under 100k !.At what klms did the police get rid of them,seems low.Any advice to a new st1100 buyer.

Have you found a new bike yet?
If you can't find the ex-police unit you are chasing, I rode this bike at Hinterland Motorcycles on the Gold Coast (67,000k). It is IMHO in exceptionally good condition and worthy of a good look. It is perhaps at the top of the price chain. Well actually it is as I would have to add a top box on top of the $6000. Had I not got my 1300 at almost the same price (with 108000k) , it would be in my garage today. Paul sold a 2000 ST1100P with 202,000k for $3500 two days before I bought my bike. Sailed through roadworthy needing only head bearings (apparently it had the originals still in it) and they replaced the final drive seal that was just starting to weep. To say they are build like a brick outhouse may be somewhat of an understatement. They hold their $$$$$ very well too boot.

http://hinterlandmotorcycles.com.au/bikesforsale.html Go to page 1. There are two ST's.

Pezzz · « **Reply #24 on:** October 13, 2013, 09:31:38 AM »

Hey Rob, bought mine 6 weeks ago here in Perth for 5500 with 50000km on her. Saw one in maddington for 3500 with 130000km with trailer but wanted the lower km. I think was 99 model. Mine is 2000 model. Done trip to Kalbarri on long weekend and really enjoyed. After speaking and meeting guys on here I would not stress on kms. The other one I was looking at was listed on Gumtree as ST100 so may still be there..

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