Let's see your HONDA ST1100/ST1300.

[vfroger]

Here is my ST in 2004 with 123, 456 miles. It had 140K when I sold it last year. I traveled in all 48 continental states and a few provinces on it, several times.

Great bike. I hope my R1200GSA serves me as well.

[TheRackman]

Originally Posted by Brad Felmey

Y'all are embarrassing me. Every bike posted to this thread looks like someone could eat off it, and I post up mine so mud-and-bug-spattered nasty you can't hardly even tell what it is.

Why don't you wash it and post another picture.

[DELTATANGO]

The only problem with these is that you can't work on them.

[vnsfxr]

Originally Posted by DeputyTom

The only problem with these is that you can't work on them.

And that is not a problem 'cause they are work horses and don't need constant tinkering.

You just ride 'em mile after mile after mile.

If you want to tinker PM me 'bout my Shovelhead.

[tbirdsp]

Originally Posted by DeputyTom

The only problem with these is that you can't work on them.

[ownst1100]

Originally Posted by DeputyTom

The only problem with these is that you can't work on them.

And this is a problem?

Actually, it just means someone got it right.

[yooperbikemike]

My old '91 ST11...




At the right is my former '98 ST11...



And my current '04 ST13.

[vfroger]

Originally Posted by DeputyTom

The only problem with these is that you can't work on them.

I beg to differ. When maintenance needs to be done, this bike is easier to work on than many fully faired bikes. One can change the spark plugs and inspect the valve clearance by removing only two screws and the small covers around the heads, not the entire fairing. Oil changes do require removal of the lower unpainted fairing, though. Adding oil (something I never did between changes for 140,000 miles) couldn't be easier.

Wheels come off relatively easily for tire changes and Honda provided a drain for the final drive from the get-go (can you hear me BMW???). Brake pads are easy enough to change.

Even the required timing belt change at 90,000 wasn't too bad. Fortunately, it just doesn't need much work.

[AndyKirby]

My 2004 50K miles - somewhere in NM after the LOE heading home, clipped a deer and had to stop to get it back together. Most of my bike pictures are 'polaroids' ;-)

[tbirdsp]

Originally Posted by vfroger

I beg to differ. When maintenance needs to be done, this bike is easier to work on than many fully faired bikes. One can change the spark plugs and inspect the valve clearance by removing only two screws and the small covers around the heads, not the entire fairing. Oil changes do require removal of the lower unpainted fairing, though. Adding oil (something I never did between changes for 140,000 miles) couldn't be easier.

Wheels come off relatively easily for tire changes and Honda provided a drain for the final drive from the get-go (can you hear me BMW???). Brake pads are easy enough to change.

Even the required timing belt change at 90,000 wasn't too bad. Fortunately, it just doesn't need much work.

I totally agree. It doesn't need much work, but when it does it's no big deal.
I did the steering head bearings on mine (at 49,000 miles), not too bad.
FWI, you can change the oil filter without removing the lower fairing, just loosen the left side and flex it out.

[DELTATANGO]

It's a Honda. You know? Sarcasm?

[Carl.Custer]

'96 ST1100 with 99996 miles.
Killboys' pic at Deal's Gap.

[hmmngwy]

And the VFR that it replaced...Loved the VFR. The ST is just more comfortable for me now.

[Brad Felmey]

Originally Posted by DeputyTom

The only problem with these is that you can't work on them.

Work on a Honda?

[halfcent]

Here is my baby. 1998 c/w abs