Call me crazy but I'm actually considering this bike.

[GS1150Pilot]

I enjoyed my VMax. I also enjoyed my VF1000R. I think the next V motor I try will be a twin. I really liked the Harley Street Rod.

[JTGS850GL]

One other bike I'm considering is a Honda ST1100. Not a cruiser but still unique and much more civilized:

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/mcy/5989033078.html

[Burque73]

One other bike I'm considering is a Honda ST1100. Not a cruiser but still unique and much more civilized:



https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/mcy/5989033078.html

I'd love to ride one of these. One of my favorite newer bikes.

edit: well, newer than my 83 anyway, lol

[GS1150Pilot]

They are solid as rocks. Probably about the most boring V4 on the planet, but fantastic for getting the hell out of town.

[srsupertrap]

They are solid as rocks. Probably about the most boring V4 on the planet, but fantastic for getting the hell out of town.

I agree the ST1100 is super reliable, smooth & great for touring but lacks soul. Little price difference between earlier and later versions but 95 & up models have the better alternator.

[GS1150Pilot]

I remember the alternator being a point to consider.

[JTGS850GL]

Good feedback guys. Looking more into the ST1100 and trying to identify weak areas. There are a couple in my area right now.

[GS1150Pilot]

A colleague of mine, who now rides a C14, put 150K on his ST1100 with the only issues being worn out driveshaft splines and upgrading the alternator due to all the electric gear he has.

[alke46]

I currently have a '93 ST1100 with 127K on the clock. Still has the stock alternator with no problems. It is sooooo nice to have a 300 mile fuel range.

Only major problems I have encountered was a coolant leak under the 4 carbs that was a major PITA to fix and then later when the water pump failed. Very costly fix that was.

Just ride one a while and you will find it is a very good long range tourer albeit without a soul.

[Guest]

Never had an ST1100, but have ONLY heard good things about them. If being "without a soul" is the worst knock against it, it must be a pretty darn good motorcycle.

[JTGS850GL]

Found one in the Atlanta area for $700. The alternator is toast and needs to be replaced. The bike has 108K miles on the clock but the engine was "refreshed" at 80K. Might consider taking a look since it's close. I know that replacing it's expensive and a bit of a pain but if the deal is a good one then so be it. Not like I haven't done a fair amount of wrenching in the past. Just one more project.

[RichDesmond]

Never had an ST1100, but have ONLY heard good things about them. If being "without a soul" is the worst knock against it, it must be a pretty darn good motorcycle.

I dunno, to me that's a pretty serious flaw. Have a hard time imagining riding a bike that didn't arouse some sort of passion or excitement. Back when I still had a first gen Kawasaki Concours I test rode an ST1000. By any objective criteria the ST was a better bike, but it left me completely cold. It was the definition of an appliance, and the ride totally squelched any thought I had of buying one.

[JTGS850GL]

I figure, when I need to ride a bike with passion, I'll jump on my GS1000. Right now I would like a boring dependable ride as a daily rider. Something smooth and silky.

[bccap]

Found one in the Atlanta area for $700. The alternator is toast and needs to be replaced. The bike has 108K miles on the clock but the engine was "refreshed" at 80K. Might consider taking a look since it's close. I know that replacing it's expensive and a bit of a pain but if the deal is a good one then so be it. Not like I haven't done a fair amount of wrenching in the past. Just one more project.

I don't know how available parts are for that bike on ebay but when the alternator went on my Kat { $1100 new } it took me about ten minutes to find one for fifty bucks on ebay..............

[RichDesmond]

I figure, when I need to ride a bike with passion, I'll jump on my GS1000. Right now I would like a boring dependable ride as a daily rider. Something smooth and silky.

The ST will definitely fit that bill.
In a lot of ways it's like a giant scooter.