Let's see your HONDA ST1100/ST1300.

[dduelin]

Originally Posted by BalancePoint

It's interesting to read this post. I "upgraded" from an R12GS to an ST1300 in February of this year. I will be running it up and down a steep, gravelly North Carolina mountain road next month, a road that was modestly challenging on the R12GS. I'm hoping to avoid a drop, not only because of the potential scrapes and bangs on the bike, but for the logistical challenges that might ensue in getting up and righted from a roadside gulley. It ain't a lightweight when it's in a stubborn spot.

I traveled the 5 mile or so unpaved portion of NC197 between Burnsville and Barnardsville the other day without drama on my ST1300. I was going SW so most of it was downhill. Most of the gravel was well maintained but not all of it, especially in the curves. The linked brakes have a proportioning valve so easy on the rear brake alone gives little to no front brake for these conditions.

[sorebutt]

I have probably ridden my ST1300 several hundred miles on dirt and gravel. I've had as much as 20 miles of gravel to complete a loop to get back to pavement. My private road and driveway is probably the most challenging. I have a quarter mile of deep gravel. Then it gets real steep and at the top of that in deep gravel I have to make a tight u-turn to get into my drive way. I do this sometimes riding 2up with my wife. I've never dropped it in gravel because the bike is so well balanced.

[reed523]

Has anyone ever hauled a bicycle on their ST1300? Sorry but not interested in any opinions on the validity of such a deal, just want to talk to guys that have done it

[photojojo]

I!vecarried my mountain bike on my BMW. It was just strapped to the back with tie downs. I.ve seen racks made that go on the rear foot pegs and bikes on trailers.

[Hosebag]

I've just picked up an '01 ST1100 and am looking to buy a cover. The bike will be parked outside, so it should be up to the elements. I'm looking foer something that will cover the entire bike, not half or two-thirds.

Which one and what size did you buy?

Thanks

[WayneJ]

Originally Posted by reed523

Sorry but not interested in any opinions on the validity of such a deal...

Nobody on ADVrider would ever do that.

[Yostwerks]

Has anyone ever hauled a bicycle on their ST1300? Sorry but not interested in any opinions on the validity of such a deal, just want to talk to guys that have done it.

I haven't made a bike rack for an ST 1300, but my FJR 1300's Givi top rack and homebuilt bike rack appear similar to that required for ST 1300 use. I had an ST 1100 for 17 years, but that was before I started making my own bicycle racks. Hope this helps.

Givi top rack with 3/4" aluminum tube section bolted to the Givi. The bottom bracket rests on a foam block atop a shortened Yakima tray.


My FJR and Sprint bike racks. Each rack is made differently based on what works on each bike. I've also made a bike rack for my Aprilia Falco, but it was a bit more complicated than the other two. These racks have been used for hundreds of trouble free miles.

[reed523]

Originally Posted by Yostwerks

I haven't made a bike rack for an ST 1300, but my FJR 1300's Givi top rack and homebuilt bike rack appear similar to that required for ST 1300 use. I had an ST 1100 for 17 years, but that was before I started making my own bicycle racks. Hope this helps.

Givi top rack with 3/4" aluminum tube section bolted to the Givi. The bottom bracket rests on a foam block atop a shortened Yakima tray.


My FJR and Sprint bike racks. Each rack is made differently based on what works on each bike. I've also made a bike rack for my Aprilia Falco, but it was a bit more complicated than the other two. These racks have been used for hundreds of trouble free miles.

Good post. This is pretty close to the design I had in mind. My biggest question was how it would affect handling that high up. Have you tried it with the rear wheel still on the bike? I done some long hauls with a KLR but i carried the bike with a side saddle position.

[Yostwerks]

Have you tried it with the rear wheel still on the bike? I done some long hauls with a KLR but i carried the bike with a side saddle position.

It was orignally sitting on the rack with the rear wheel attached. It felt a bit top heavy at slow speeds.
I switched to a both wheels removed setup and it made a difference in both lower CG and a more forward weight distribution. Cross winds have little effect, and handling is quite good at both low and high speeds. I hardly know it's there.

Here's a pic of the Sprint with the bicycle in the original rear wheel attached configuration.


The Sprint has an SW-Motech top rack and uses the OEM pannier rails with homebuilt HDPE adapter plates set up for Givi panniers.


Here's the Sprint with a homebuilt folding kayak on board. The weight rides low, but the 48" width of the folded kayak does create some wind resistance at higher speeds.





To create the illusion of being on topic, here's my 91 Pan European transporting inline skates / poles.

[reed523]

Good point. I'll PM you to continue this discussion......

[Hosebag]

New to me '01. My long haul, big-ass, big trip ticket

Waiting to be gone through end to end and 'accessorized '

[FirstLight]

Originally Posted by Yostwerks

Here's the Sprint with a homebuilt folding kayak on board. The weight rides low, but the 48" width of the folded kayak does create some wind resistance at higher speeds.

Is that a homebrew kayak, or a kit you can buy? Can you give any details?

[Yostwerks]

Is that a homebrew kayak, or a kit you can buy? Can you give any details?

It's one I designed and built. I plan to include instructions in my free " Folding Kayak Builders Manual", but just haven't had the time. I sell nothing ... http://www.yostwerks.com/

http://www.yostwerks.com/FalcoCompleteAll.jpg - The main structure is comprised of 3ea per side X 48" X 8.5" X 3/16" (122cm X 22cm X 5mm) plywood side panels
that use PVC hinges for folding.

The side panels are connected together with sliding plates that are 15" X 6" X 3/16 (38cm X 15cm X 5mm) plywood. These stiffen and strengthen the frame,
and slide apart allowing the kayak to fold via the PVC hinges.

The plywood panels are covered with PVC as this makes a base for attaching the PVC hinges for folding and also the PVC hinges and Velcro
for the cross sections. Plus, it gives the boat a true SOF appearance. All wood, including the plywood side panels is sealed with HH-66 vinyl cement.
Frame pics were taken before adding the deck so that the construction and assembly techniques could be seen.

http://www.yostwerks.com/Falco16Paddle1A.jpg - I've also completed a larger version of this design.(Falco 16)

Construction details .... Falco 12


Assembly technique


Motorcycle Multi-Tasking ..... Getting there is half the fun !

[FirstLight]

Very slick! Every tried a canoe?

[dorkpunch]

Bought this from an fellow inmate after it had a fender bender... Most of the tupperware was gone.

How it looked...



Sme figurin and building done...





Big ugly windshield and a few hundred miles later...




Got a 919 windscreen coming...