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Ken
05-02-2005, 06:38 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/keboyer/Vehicles/ST1300/ST1300_0004.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/keboyer/Vehicles/ST1300/ST1300_0007.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/keboyer/Vehicles/ST1300/ST1300_0009.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/keboyer/Vehicles/ST1300/ST1300_0005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/keboyer/Vehicles/ST1300/ST1300_0008.jpg

Mellow
05-02-2005, 06:41 PM
Nice.. Only one problem... it's standing still... LOL :03biker: :03biker:

Ken
05-02-2005, 06:48 PM
Not for long - sunny and warmer temps coming Wednesday! Finally!

MNwing
05-02-2005, 07:08 PM
Great looking bike

coldoughboy
05-02-2005, 07:27 PM
Great bike - It is even the fastest color. You will love it.

AgSTreak
05-02-2005, 07:58 PM
Without a doubt the sexiest and fastest ST1300. :bow1: :bow1: :bow1: :03biker:
Beautiful bike. Now you need to put some serious miles on her. :hotpepper :hotpepper :hotpepper
I know you'll enjoy your new ride as much as I enjoy mine. Ride well and ride safe.- john

kgeisinger
05-02-2005, 11:08 PM
Beautiful bike.

One question though? In the photograph of the front view your fender looks like it's a bit off center compared to the tire. It is just the light reflecting off it?

Pino
05-03-2005, 12:40 AM
Beautiful bike, :03biker: Enjoy and take care. :D

Ken
05-03-2005, 06:15 AM
Beautiful bike.

One question though? In the photograph of the front view your fender looks like it's a bit off center compared to the tire. It is just the light reflecting off it?
You're right - it does seem to be low on the right side. Too bad I'm at work - now I'm aching to see in person. If it is low, any idea what may cause that?

bigdadjohn40
05-03-2005, 08:21 AM
Great looking bike!!!I hope to have one someday but I'll probably get a used ST1100 first.Currently riding an '85 Goldwing.Want something sportier. :mcrider:

Mellow
05-03-2005, 08:23 AM
Great looking bike!!!I hope to have one someday but I'll probably get a used ST1100 first.Currently riding an '85 Goldwing.Want something sportier. :mcrider:

coming off an '85 Wing... Wow, sportier you shall have... hopefully soon, let us know if you have questions... these guys like to brag about there STeeds...

Carl_T
05-03-2005, 10:04 AM
Not only low, but she also looks off center as well? :confused:

She's a beauty though Ken! :) Condolences on not being able to scare up the quicker "Rowdy Rocket Red" color, but the silver ones are nearly as quick, so no biggie.

Pretty, snappy bike. :hotpepper Let us know on the fender (could the forks be twisted in the triple clamps)? Maybe it’s a photo thingie.

Mellow
05-03-2005, 10:16 AM
I don't think it's an optical illusion because of the angle of the sun... looks like the fender just isn't installed properly...I zoomed in...

I'm sure Ken is going to appreciate everyone going over his new ride with a fine tooth comb...

kgeisinger
05-03-2005, 10:33 AM
You mean to tell me that you DIDN'T ride it to work LOL.

Sorry if I opened Pandora's Box with the fender observation. If you bought it used, you might want to ask the seller or dealer some questions.

Just make sure that it's not the wheel that's off center!

Kurt

Ken
05-03-2005, 11:48 AM
Well you can bet I'll be taking a close look when I get home. It's never been down so I'm not certain how it could be skewed like that. Doubtful that the wheel is off center - I would have noticed it in my rides by now.

Well, if it has to go back for some reason, I have 60 days of full warranty from the dealer and 2 years from Honda. No worries :) Thanks everyone - I'll keep you posted.

Ken
05-03-2005, 07:58 PM
The wheel is fine but at first glance it appears that one shock is slightly more compressed than the other. The fender is not warped at all. I suppose a quick ride to the dealer to have it checked out would be wise. I need a Service Manual! :) Thanks for the sharp eyes!

kgeisinger
05-03-2005, 08:10 PM
I'm glad that everything seems relatively OK! Dealer can probably make a quick fix.

Kurt

AgSTreak
05-03-2005, 08:18 PM
Good catch Curt with that sharp :bow1: eye of yours. I hope it's nothing serious Ken.

Apollo
05-19-2005, 06:27 AM
That's a really great looking bike :) -

The colour really suits the professional/practical nature of the Pan just right.

(Shame we don't get that "silver" in the UK anymore - ours is more a bright silver now.....)

Excellent bike - enjoy :) :) .

And, I hope to join y'all soon rather looking wistfully at everyone else's Pan's (sorry - ST's....) on here......... :o: :o: :o:

Txrebel
05-19-2005, 08:54 AM
Ken, was the issue with the fendor resolved? If so what was wrong?

Rebel :biker:

Ken
05-19-2005, 09:18 AM
The fender was slightly warped for some reason. I balled up a bunch of rags, squeezed them betwen the tire and the low side of the the fender, and let it sit during a weekend the weather didn't let me ride. All is well now. Still wondering how it may have happened since there was no evidence of any other contributing damage.

Ken
06-10-2005, 03:48 PM
Updated photo with recent addition of Honda Top Box, spoiler, and Corbin Dual Canyon (close model) seat.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/keboyer/Vehicles/ST1300/100_0296.jpg

threexcharm
06-10-2005, 04:36 PM
Ken:

Very nice looking. Looks brand new.

Joe :bow1:

AgSTreak
06-10-2005, 05:58 PM
The saddle look great, no make that perfect on the steed. I hope it sits as comfortable as it looks. :bow1: :bow1:

Ken
06-13-2005, 08:24 PM
The saddle look great, no make that perfect on the steed. I hope it sits as comfortable as it looks. :bow1: :bow1:
So far. so good. I had a Corbin on my FZ1 last year and like it, a lot. Last weekend I did a couple hundred miles on it and felt fine - no numb butt, legs were fine. Apparently my body prefers a firmer saddle - makes sense I guess since I alos have a firm matress. It does look sharp - that silver welt is perfect on the '03.

Have a trip planned for the weekend of the 24th - that will be a better test.