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Here is a pic
Deer strike with my st1300
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Unbelievable. Nice job keeping it upright.
ToddC
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I love the hair in the front fender. Dang...nice job staying upright...it blew you up!!
One of my worst fears is the dam tree rats. Here in NE WA they are a real problem. I've killed two and a coyote with my cage in the last 3 years. I try not to ride at sunset or after........ As we call it...Deer thirty...
Hope you and the bike heal quickly....
ToddC
One of my worst fears is the dam tree rats. Here in NE WA they are a real problem. I've killed two and a coyote with my cage in the last 3 years. I try not to ride at sunset or after........ As we call it...Deer thirty...
Hope you and the bike heal quickly....
ToddC
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Actuall there is deer fur in several places. She hit the bike square
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just trying to get some ideas for replacement bike. (if ins. totals bike) i have been riding st 1300's for ten years and looking for something different. i think i want something in the adventure touring genre ie. yahama super tenere, ktm 1290 super adventure, triump tiger 1200, bmw 1200gs
i do want factory cruise control electronic suspension
what are your thought and ideas?
i do want factory cruise control electronic suspension
what are your thought and ideas?
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After ten years of riding ST1300s, I've got them tuned in so well, I couldn't think of starting over and dialing in something else! (Actually it took me only a few years of the dialing part, now I just get to enjoy riding on something I am so familiar with that I feel like I'm part of the bike when riding!
Good luck with your hunt!
BTW, as long as the frame didn't break, I'm sure it is restorable....
From your list and wants, I'd go with a Tenere ES and not look back. TBH, the others you listed wouldn't even be on my radar... too expensive not reliable enough. Of course, I would also look closely at the FJR.
WOW! I cant believe you kept the bike up!
I think it'll buff out...
With all that damage I'm really pleased to hear you're just a bit stiff!
Good luck with the adjusters!
Mark
Glad you're okay, Karl!
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Glad you are OK I would test ride a KTM that is one sweet bike.
Glad you are ok. Ya I think the Ins Co will total that one. Look at the newer GS they have cruise on them.
Karl,
Just saw the photos on Facebook. Man am I glad you kept that thing upright and came out OK!
Chris
Just saw the photos on Facebook. Man am I glad you kept that thing upright and came out OK!
Chris
Glad you came out OK. Maybe it's time to look at the new VFR1200X. V-4 engine, shaft drive, not sure about the electronics.
http://powersports.honda.com/2016/vfr1200x.aspx
http://powersports.honda.com/2016/vfr1200x.aspx
Reginald
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Sure glad you're OK. Real skill in staying up. Take your choices for a test ride and buy what you find enjoyable. BMW works out it's new model issues after a year or two and does a pretty good job at fixing them; there are a lot of old ones on the road. I see more and more forum members getting them. KTM fault rates aren't bad, I would say decent; see them all the time on tours. Suzuki is very good, lots of experience on this forum. The Triumph is good, Tom loves his. The Honda CrossTourer doesn't have cruise. So make your choice, post pictures, and enjoy.
DITTO !
HOLLY CRAP Karl ! certainly glad of the 3 involved ( deer, ST and you)...that you came out on the better side of the situation.
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thanks for a the well wishers . i am not even stiff or sore anymore. i am pretty sure that me keeping the bike up has more to do with my full/overtime guardian angle than my skills :bow1:
Crickey. Looking at the photo's you have my respect for staying on. Glad you are OK.
No doubt... +1!