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Afan
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Thank you guys, I really appreciate your kind words and support. It's so good to feel you're the part of the big family.
Looks like my ST1100 retired - bad way... :(
- Thread starter Afan
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- Bothell, WA and Surprise, AZ
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- 2012 ST1300P ABS
- STOC #
- 8912
Afan,
Have you made a decision to rebuild or retire the bike or are you still exploring your options?
I hope you're healing process is swift!
Have you made a decision to rebuild or retire the bike or are you still exploring your options?
I hope you're healing process is swift!
Ouch, so sorry about your accident. Many times I have not seen the other car, but no wrecks, thank goodness.
i agree to try to buy bike back, cause they just sell it for a few hundred bucks anyway. Main thing is your ok so
thats all that matters. I broke both bones in both wrists years ago hang gliding. I had my casts off in six weeks.
but boy my wrists were weak as heck. Hope yours heals fast.
i agree to try to buy bike back, cause they just sell it for a few hundred bucks anyway. Main thing is your ok so
thats all that matters. I broke both bones in both wrists years ago hang gliding. I had my casts off in six weeks.
but boy my wrists were weak as heck. Hope yours heals fast.
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Afan
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I'm still waiting for the agents's offer. I would like to buy the bike back, regardless if I'm gonna fix it or part it out - if the money the will ask is reasonable.
I had the surgery yesterday, feeling much better today.
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Afan
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- 5901
Hope you heal fast and I think you are right about selling it. It looks like it would take a lot to repair it.
Good luck on your search for another bike.
Good luck on your search for another bike.
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Afan
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Glad you are okay. Take the money and run. Great bikes not worth much on the open market.
Not much consolation, but there are plenty of parts available on this side of the pond......
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/COLCHESTER-MC-BREAKERS-01206-864657/_i.html?_nkw=st1100&submit=Search&_sid=112587992
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/COLCHESTER-MC-BREAKERS-01206-864657/_i.html?_nkw=st1100&submit=Search&_sid=112587992
Sorry for being so late to the party, but I just want to say that I am sorry for your accident. I hope your wrist heals up quickly and you are ready to ride the 700 without pain.
I don't visit this forum very often I do hope for the best outcome with your healing and whatever you do with the bike.
I don't visit this forum very often I do hope for the best outcome with your healing and whatever you do with the bike.
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Afan
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Still didn't sell the bike. I feel so sorry to part it out...
Few days ago I found 1993 ST1100, not in best condition but cheap. With the parts from my old bike, there could be one good bike. But I'm not sure how much are 1993 and 1998 "compatible"? While I was thinking - bike is sold. But the question is still there. If I find another (affordable) ST, what years are compatible with my 1998?
Thanks for any help.
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96 and up are pretty much identical - other than the ABSII vs the standard. Before 96, the big issue is the 28 amp vs the 40 amp alternator. Pretty much all parts are 'swappable' across years except ABS vs standard bits (the front fender, front wheel, forks are also different size). If you are looking, I would definitely go with an ABSII because the braking (not the ABS part) is much better. Good luck on your search.
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How can I find if the frame is toast?!?
Is there is an easy way or I have to take it to a dealership (what could be a problem)?
The way the forks look all bent out of shape, I'm guessing the triple tree is too, therefore the frame probably is. Either way, I wouldn't waste my time on it. IMO, these bikes are not worth restoring from that amount of damage. They're not collector worthy and therefore relatively inexpensive to replace. Cheaper and more efficient to just take your insurance money and get another bike.How can I find if the frame is toast?!?
Is there is an easy way or I have to take it to a dealership (what could be a problem)?
Personally, if you want another ST11, I'd get a '96 or later ABSII model... better alternator and much better brakes.
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Uncle Phil
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I don't know about that ...
Well, there are always exceptions to the rule!I don't know about that ...