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One other bike I'm considering is a Honda ST1100. Not a cruiser but still unique and much more civilized:
1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)
Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.
JTGS850GL aka Julius
GS Resource Greetings
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Originally posted by JTGS850GL View PostOne 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
edit: well, newer than my 83 anyway, lolRoger
Current rides
1983 GS 850G
2003 FJR 1300A
Gone but not forgotten 1985 Rebel 250, 1991 XT225, 2004 KLR650, 1981 GS850G, 1982 GS1100GL, 2002 DL1000, 2005 KLR650, 2003 KLX400
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Originally posted by GS1150Pilot View PostThey are solid as rocks. Probably about the most boring V4 on the planet, but fantastic for getting the hell out of town.1979 GS1000E (44 Yrs), 1981 GPz550
Departed: 1970 Yamaha R5A, 1971 R5B, 1975 Honda XL250, 1983 Suzuki PE175, 1983 CB1100F, 1983 BMW R100RS, 1992 ST1100
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Good feedback guys. Looking more into the ST1100 and trying to identify weak areas. There are a couple in my area right now.
1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)
Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.
JTGS850GL aka Julius
GS Resource Greetings
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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."Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
~Herman Melville
2016 1200 Superlow
1982 CB900f
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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.Larry
'79 GS 1000E
'93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
'18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
'19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
'01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend.
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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.
1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)
Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.
JTGS850GL aka Julius
GS Resource Greetings
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Originally posted by 83GS1100E_Tornado View PostNever 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.'20 Ducati Multistrada 1260S, '93 Ducati 750SS, '01 SV650S, '07 DL650, '01 DR-Z400S, '80 GS1000S, '85 RZ350
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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.
1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)
Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.
JTGS850GL aka Julius
GS Resource Greetings
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Originally posted by JTGS850GL View PostFound 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.
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Originally posted by JTGS850GL View PostI 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.
In a lot of ways it's like a giant scooter.'20 Ducati Multistrada 1260S, '93 Ducati 750SS, '01 SV650S, '07 DL650, '01 DR-Z400S, '80 GS1000S, '85 RZ350
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