Author Topic: ST1300 newcomer... (Read 5722 times)

taffmak · « **on:** December 01, 2013, 03:34:58 PM »

Hi all, just joined the forum as I've just agreed to purchase Nathan's ST1300 as advertised here for sale - should be mine later this week.
I've been riding a 2008 VFR800 which I've had from new in 2009 - it's been great for my daily 70km round trip commute but have finally decided to go for a little more practicality and comfort.

Looking forward to getting my Pan and hopefully joining a few rides.
In the mean time - anyone know someone wanting a VFR800 - let me know.

https://plus.google.com/photos/109389334700689464542/albums/5952287012992688129

Cheers
Richard.

Marcus · « **Reply #1 on:** December 01, 2013, 04:00:40 PM »

Welcome Richard, I'm sure you'll enjoy your ST as much as we do

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #2 on:** December 01, 2013, 04:07:10 PM »

Welcome Richard,
I think you might have the buy of the year in terms of ST1300. With that lovely seat you will be the envy of everybody here who only has a standard seat.

Pocket STocker · « **Reply #3 on:** December 01, 2013, 05:10:13 PM »

Welcome Richard, enjoy the forum and the OzSTOC experience

add your self to the member map. There is a number of rides coming up in NSW next year, hope to see you at one

Pockey

tj189 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 01, 2013, 07:27:37 PM »

welcome Richard,
enjoy your time here, lots of information and support if you need it

Sicman · « **Reply #5 on:** December 01, 2013, 07:41:57 PM »

Welcome On In Richard

Cheers

ST2UP · « **Reply #6 on:** December 01, 2013, 08:26:56 PM »

Be welcome Richard....enjoy mate

StinkyPete · « **Reply #7 on:** December 01, 2013, 08:37:12 PM »

Welcome to OzSTOC Richard. Enjoy the company, the information and the banter.

Wombat · « **Reply #8 on:** December 01, 2013, 09:27:57 PM »

welcome from perth

Wild Rose · « **Reply #9 on:** December 01, 2013, 10:21:31 PM »

Welcome Richard from Kellyville Ridge
I'm from Toowoomba Queensland
Welcome to OzSTOC
Enjoy your ST1300

Enjoy the Forum

Streak · « **Reply #10 on:** December 02, 2013, 06:28:18 AM »

Welcome Richard,

Great to have you on board, your gong to enjoy your new toy!

taffmak · « **Reply #11 on:** December 03, 2013, 07:04:19 AM »

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.

Well, the funds came through in record time and I picked my ST1300A up last night - what a difference coming to work this morning - had to behave though - had 2 police motorcycles escort me all the way down the M2 - well I rode on their coat tails anyway :)

How accurate arethe speedo's on these things - by my reckoning we were doing 120 all the way?

Marcus · « **Reply #12 on:** December 03, 2013, 07:10:23 AM »

Quote from: taffmak on December 03, 2013, 07:04:19 AM

How accurate arethe speedo's on these things - by my reckoning we were doing 120 all the way?

According to my GPS I'm 10km slower above 100km, it's accurate below that though for some reason. So If I sit on 110 I'm really doing 100

Biggles · « **Reply #13 on:** December 03, 2013, 01:50:03 PM »

Hi Richard. My ST13 speedo is consistently 9% slow. If you ride the speed indicated on your speedo in Sydney traffic you'll be rammed from behind, from what I've seen of them. Even sitting on the limit is hazardous unless your's following a mobile phone user. They slow down to limit the accident damage, I've noticed.

Good choice to stay with Honda. There are other good bikes out there, but few as all-round great or as near-perfect as the STs.

Shiney · « **Reply #14 on:** December 03, 2013, 04:30:27 PM »

G'day Richard, congrats on the new ST and welcome to the forum

Skip · « **Reply #15 on:** December 03, 2013, 09:01:02 PM »

Welcome Richard. Is that the bike with the "French" seat that we have ALL been waiting for a ride report on? Just sayin'

Cheers.
Skip.

taffmak · « **Reply #16 on:** December 04, 2013, 09:00:33 AM »

Yes, I believe it is - . I haven't done a decent ride on her yet so can't give you a full ride report - hopefully very soon though :)
So far it is very comfortable for my commute (only 35Ks ~ 30 - 45 mins), but then I found the standard seat on Dad's bike quite comfy for a quick spin around the block.
How long do ppl reckon before the standard seat gets uncomfortable?
I know on my VFR I begin to notice after an hour and want off after 2 :)

Marcus · « **Reply #17 on:** December 04, 2013, 09:06:26 AM »

Quote from: taffmak on December 04, 2013, 09:00:33 AM

Yes, I believe it is - . I haven't done a decent ride on her yet so can't give you a full ride report - hopefully very soon though :)
So far it is very comfortable for my commute (only 35Ks ~ 30 - 45 mins), but then I found the standard seat on Dad's bike quite comfy for a quick spin around the block.
How long do ppl reckon before the standard seat gets uncomfortable?

1-2 hours for me... 4 hours and I'm done, can't stay on it any longer.

We've all been waiting patiently for a ride report on this magical seat for so long now I think it's turned into an urban myth

Biggles · « **Reply #18 on:** December 04, 2013, 11:17:45 AM »

Quote from: Marcus on December 04, 2013, 09:06:26 AM

We've all been waiting patiently for a ride report on this magical seat for so long now I think it's turned into an urban myth

I married one of those many years ago.
Since then she's been an urban mithus.

royst1100 · « **Reply #19 on:** December 04, 2013, 02:47:22 PM »

welcome youll like the people and information this site offers

taffmak · « **Reply #20 on:** December 04, 2013, 04:44:59 PM »

Nathan did 11 hours on it stopping only for fuel so that's a pretty good effort - by then he is an ex bike cop!
Hoping to get a few hours on it on the weekend - pretty sure it won't be 11 tho

Skip · « **Reply #21 on:** December 04, 2013, 06:40:30 PM »

What Marcus said, although the Airhawk adds a bit, but its still not ideal.

gaz · « **Reply #22 on:** December 04, 2013, 06:51:01 PM »

Quote from: Streak on December 02, 2013, 06:28:18 AM

Welcome Richard,

Great to have you on board, your gong to enjoy your new toy!

hello

Neale · « **Reply #23 on:** December 04, 2013, 07:33:47 PM »

Welcome Richard. Enjoy.

BigTed · « **Reply #24 on:** December 05, 2013, 06:20:33 AM »

Hi Richard, welcome from Perth

You should give the seat a good try out by heading to Ballarat next year for the Rally. As for the speedo: when it reads 106 my GPS tells me 100.

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