Honda ST1100 long term review

A few thoughts on the ST1100 now I've had it 6 years and 40K miles, kinda not much to say though really because it's been so reliable.

[@RetiredtoRideSpain]

We love our 1100, Honda did this bike perfectly. Can’t think of anything that would replace it.

[@sooyster4033]

Love the vibe of this video. just like chatting with a guy who likes bikes

[@richardcasey7521]

I enjoyed your review of your ST1100. I own a 1998 St1100 that I bought used with 11,000 miles on it. It’s got 13,000 miles on it now so I guess it will serve me well for the foreseeable future. Mine looks almost new. Because some owners talked about the exhaust systems having rust I painted the header mufflers with POR-15 rust preventive so I guess rust don’t be a problem. The other thing I did was install a rear fender liner extension that protects the swing arm from abrasion from sand blasting by the rear wheel. Mine has bar risers also. It’s just a great bike.

[@SinnerSince1962]

I was so glad to hear you note that these have increased in price. Many of the KZbin videos are from 10 years or so ago and many people were saying not to pay over 2500 for one. Those days are over as they are getting harder to find in good condition. I just purchased one of these and initially, I thought I might have given too much. Not so, I am finding out.

[@greggferns3278]

They are still available privately for decent money.It's the dealers who are now taking them in p/x and selling them for big money.Best thing is to avoid the dealers.You can bet they didn't hand over very much in p/x.

[@user-cn8vb9hh5z]

Great Sunday morning listening.. has me searching for Hondas

[@Pinggolfer71]

Greetings from the Springs! Nice review.

[@Pan1man4]

Brilliant bikes,I have had 2 very low milers,p/x the first one for a Harley!! what a mistake that was,went out and bought another low mileage Pan great for riding around North Wales and the Trough of Bowland etc. Intresting garage, I decided to let my bikes(Pan & CBF600 SA-8) go in 2014 and regret to this day.Ride Safe and thank you.

[@nicktdm5703]

Love your videos. Feels familiar as I have multiple bikes with a 95 Pan ....growing on me A LOT! Also have a Boxer (r1100gs). I come from the north west (you sound like lancs/Merseyside)...no AMG but an air cooled flat four (T25😂!) My god though...the contents of your garage!

[@assessor1276]

Good reviews - BUT - you really should replace the timing belt. The normal life of the timing belt is 100,000 km (around 60K miles) so you are well past now. If that belt breaks, you will immediately be off the road - and your engine will be wrecked. Replacing the belt is not a bad job and you might want to replace the clutch slave cylinder while you’re at it. They tend to die at about 10-12 year point (distance is not the issue with these components) - but it’s an easy job when you do the timing belt and again, you are well past now. BTW - that is why the ST1300 is an even better choice for a long term bike as it uses a timing chain - which should last the life of the bike.

[@jwagner1993]

Just bought one 95, 25k miles pristine condition, honda dealer every year per 2200 in Vermont. Wonderful machine, everything new except tires.

[@joshlehnherr1681]

I may advise myself to get on of these !

[@TheGitarzan]

Great bikes .I've had mine for 2 years , puts a smile on my face every time I leave the driveway! No problems of any kind , but I do check things . V4 /shaft drive : Smooth as a turbine . If I should find out I need something newer , I'll hang on to this one till new one has proved it self!

[@lr882027]

Alternator gave out on this one two days ago, looking like it the end of it's useful life. Need to find another......

[@TheGitarzan]

@@lr882027 Ahh -That sucks. Well, I hope you find nice one

[@lr882027]

@@TheGitarzan I have so many bikes i'm not hurting and my head is telling me I don't need to replace it. Fuck that, I've already started looking :)

[@Raulsrides-tp1ii]

I had the same situation. Ended up fixing it in the end, but God it's a lot of work....@@lr882027

[@vintagebikes4215]

I keep my bikes immaculate...but recently got a Suzuki 1980 GS1000G which I had to restore. Had a serious 11 inch long donk in fuel tank, so repaired and looks good, but upon close inspection, not perfect. When I first got it, I thought I'd leave it rougher...like yours. So I get your approach. Hey it's an old bike, it's allowed to look used.

[@bengoodman2869]

Hello! Great vid! Ive got an 02 ST1100 with 12000 miles on her, my favorite bike. Where at in CO are you? I live in Denver, maybe we can have an ST meetup soon!

[@jankowalski9123]

To jest świetny motocykl 🏍️! pozdrawiam serdecznie wszystkich użytkowników 👍🇵🇱

[@REDonVFR]

Great review! Do a review of ST1300 if you happen to get one of those.

[@lr882027]

Mitch has one, I'll steal it for a week and let you know what I think.

[@technokitten2038]

55 is pretty good even for newer bikes, lucky you! i only get 36 on mine

[@lr882027]

Hmm, sounds like something is amiss, mid/low 40s I could understand but 36 is poor. Could be many things, I would start with air filter, carb clean, valve check.

[@eleuterioramalho6897]

You really should service the brake calipers, cleaning and lubricating the pin that holds the brake pads, ensuring that the mechanism moves without hindrance or friction. My point of view, of course. I've done this on my cars, the Lexus IS 220d and my toyota Celica VVTi, and it worked great. It's not just the rotors or brake pads that matter. I planed, sometime to do that in my Honda ST1100

[@vintagebikes4215]

Service? What, me worry?

[@97irishflyer]

Stainless brake lines help all bikes on braking. The 1300 reportedly had a high speed stability issue, which it worth researching for the remedy.

[@richardballinger517]

First thing I've done with all my bikes is change to stainless lines. Well worth it. Re 1300 wobble, I've got an st11 and st13. I had a bad rear end wobble when I got mine. Biggest cause is weight on the back followed by the huge top box plus a combination of rear tyre and shock setting. First thing is new tyres and correct pressures. After a lot of long distance commuting to work I found that if the rear shock is not balanced with the front the front pogo's/bounces a lot. Top box is a pain in the wiind but weight on the back is the biggest problem. I've done a load of food shopping on the st13 and filled the panniers, top box and bag on a seat and riding round corners has been quite scary with what feels like the back wheel trying to get in front of the front wheel, have to keep the speed down. Haven't tried it yet but would assumme I need to up the preload a lot more like carrying a pasenger to bring it back into balance.

[@Polymathity]

Any interesting bikes for sale?

[@SinnerSince1962]

What happened to your 1994 from a previous video?

[@lr882027]

IT made it too 100,045 miles and then the charging system gave up = scrap

[@SinnerSince1962]

@@lr882027 ouch.

[@vintagebikes4215]

Don't be such a baby. Git yer wrenches out and to work with you. Seriously...you think a charging system repair is hard? Whoohat?

[@thetoddperspective]

I'm looking at one 52k miles $3k. Is this an ok first bike?

[@lr882027]

A bit big and heavy for a first bike!

[@thetoddperspective]

@@lr882027 Thanks. I looked it over, it's a 91, been repainted, and rigged wiring in a couple places. I passed.

[@lr882027]

@@thetoddperspective Yeah, I wouldn't buy a pre=96 one nowadays because of the alternator potentially going out. Just wait a while, a nice one will show up.....

[@spila123]

I bought one as a first bike. It worked for me, and still does. Just have to be carefull.

[@thebear6529]

hey wow nice toys.

[@lr882027]

too many toys to keep on top of

[@Hans-yb5jc]

How tall are you ?

[@lr882027]

5' 10", with the risers and seat fits me perfect.

[@olafjensen4508]

Your fuel range is bollocks. I got one and it does about 220 on a tank

[@lr882027]

Then yours is fucked.

[@ffrankk]

Wash the thing man...

[@lr882027]

It's happening right now (it's raining out)

[@jamekins]

This was sad to watch. The ST1100 isn't a disposable bike but you're treating it like one by not keeping up with the maintenance on it. Just sell it to someone who'll take care of it and get your replacement bike, otherwise this one will end up in a junkyard.

[@lr882027]

Sell it to who exactly?? - and for how much?? 500 bucks? The alternator is now dead and the bike is worth pretty much nothing. Would you like to buy it - gimme three grand and it's yours. Of course it's disposable, I paid $1100 for it 40 K miles ago - how much should I spend on it exactly? When it dies it dies, I doubt most ST1100s went over 100K miles. Go bug someone else.

[@kdmcc7]

His bike. Not yours . Kick rocks.

[@Roger_Ramjet]

Scrappy looking...like a London courier bike... hippo hands...loved and wonderful. The real deal.

[@lr882027]

Just turned 116K miles