I bought another bike.

[T.J.]

Still keeping the 04 Venture but just wanted a quicker fun bike. I could go on a long haul with it but will take the Venture for the long ones. Anyway it is a Honda 2003 ST1300A It has ABS brakes, 45000 miles and in nice to excellent shape. I have put 300 miles on it so far. Weather is not very nice here in Michigan right now. Wind chill 24 deg.

 

Anyone else have one? It has the rear trunk also but took it off. It is very easy to take side bags off also. Just unlock and lift off.

[Flyinfool]

Sure looks like fun.

[PBJ]

I like the ST 1300 but I'm more partial to the FJR. But you have a beautiful machine there. But I'll guess you'll find that bike just as capable for the long hauls as the venture. Enjoy it. My other bike is my Honda VF1100s Sabre with a windjammer shorty windshield and a full array of sport bike luggage.

[BlueSky]

The used ST 1100 and 1300 bikes sell for a lot more than the Kawasaki Concours so that tells you something. The 2004 Concours I had was a very good reliable bike but extremely top heavy. I hurt my self by dropping it on my foot in an attempt to keep it from going over. After the trauma causing blood clots in my leg, my wife strongly suggested I sell it. It took about a year and I continued to ride it and brush up on my riding skills. At the end I would have kept it but I promised my wife I'd sell it.

[cowpuc]

TOTALLY,ENDLESSLY AND COMPLETELY AWESOME THERE T.J.!! CONGRATS ON THE "NEW" SCOOT!! :thumbsup:

 

 

Those things have always just SCREAMED jump on and head west to me!! "

[T.J.]

I like the ST 1300 but I'm more partial to the FJR. But you have a beautiful machine there. But I'll guess you'll find that bike just as capable for the long hauls as the venture. Enjoy it. My other bike is my Honda VF1100s Sabre with a windjammer shorty windshield and a full array of sport bike luggage.

 

I had been looking real hard at the FJR for close two (2 months) at dealerships and on Craigslist. I even was going to have Puc look at one at a dealership near him. I just liked the looks and horse power. 145 compared to 125 on the ST. Kept looking and then a guy that restores bikes I know asked me if I had ever considered a ST1300. Never paid any attention to one I told him. He suggested I take a look and see what I thought. The rest is history as they say. It weighs 200 lbs. less than the Venture. The guy I bought it from was the original owner. I asked why he was selling it. He stated on the phone that he thought it was his age "53" and that was the reason he hadn't been riding much in the last four years. I just laughed to myself and thought I am thankful I don't feel old at my age.

[T.J.]

TOTALLY,ENDLESSLY AND COMPLETELY AWESOME THERE T.J.!! CONGRATS ON THE "NEW" SCOOT!! :thumbsup:

 

 

Those things have always just SCREAMED jump on and head west to me!! "

 

 

Thanks Puc,

 

I just might have to come over for a visit.

 

Hope you are doing well.

[PBJ]

I guess I wouldn't have turned down a deal like that either. Wow! Not riding cause he's 53. That's a baby in Venture rider years. Lol! Odd story for me. My Sabre was Honda's original 90 degree V4. It also came with a sport fairing And removable side cases. It was a beautifully looking sport tourer. When they discontinued it and then introduced the St 100 the following year I was upset. The ST is a great bike but always came across as a bit sedate compared to the Sabre. We own a early 80's Silverwing that is the twin cylinder earlier version that I believe the St evolved from. I know the ST is fantastic . Enjoy her.