Hi All,
I bought two ST1100's this winter. Keeping a 2000 (29k) as a replacement for a 2003 Magna, and fixing up and "potentially" selling a 2002 (54k).
The 2000 is a cleaner bike with half the miles, and a better color, for me The bike I'm ultimately going to sell has a few upgrades, that wondering if it's worth it to exchange with my 2000:
1) The 2000 has seemingly standard front brake lines. One line to the left caliper, which then feeds the right caliper. The 2002 has two lines from the master going directly into each caliper. On the one line, I'd imagine you get pull on the left first until the pressure is enough to drive the right, but again, big difference? Worth swapping?
2) The rear shock on the 2002 is a Penske - I think 89xx series with a remote adjustment. Not sure what life expectancy is, but again wondering if I should swap out the standard shock @ 29k miles with one that may have 50k. I'll check sales records for when upgraded.
3) The 2002 has heated grips, which I'm not sure, from other accounts, if I can remove in one piece, but I think I can take the electricals and buy new grips from Oxford?
4) I also think the 2002 has a different fork, for sure it has a beefier handle bar. The 2002 is chrome and larger diam then my black 2000 bars....I think I can live with this.
Inquiring minds want to know
Thanks in advance
I bought two ST1100's this winter. Keeping a 2000 (29k) as a replacement for a 2003 Magna, and fixing up and "potentially" selling a 2002 (54k).
The 2000 is a cleaner bike with half the miles, and a better color, for me The bike I'm ultimately going to sell has a few upgrades, that wondering if it's worth it to exchange with my 2000:
1) The 2000 has seemingly standard front brake lines. One line to the left caliper, which then feeds the right caliper. The 2002 has two lines from the master going directly into each caliper. On the one line, I'd imagine you get pull on the left first until the pressure is enough to drive the right, but again, big difference? Worth swapping?
2) The rear shock on the 2002 is a Penske - I think 89xx series with a remote adjustment. Not sure what life expectancy is, but again wondering if I should swap out the standard shock @ 29k miles with one that may have 50k. I'll check sales records for when upgraded.
3) The 2002 has heated grips, which I'm not sure, from other accounts, if I can remove in one piece, but I think I can take the electricals and buy new grips from Oxford?
4) I also think the 2002 has a different fork, for sure it has a beefier handle bar. The 2002 is chrome and larger diam then my black 2000 bars....I think I can live with this.
Inquiring minds want to know
Thanks in advance