Advice on purchase of 2016 ST 1300

omidathari

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2016 honda st 1300
Hi folks,
There is a 2016 ST1300 for sale that was supposed to be a police bike but it was never fully commisioned as a police bike and it sat in the dealership for a long time. It has under 10 miles on it and the fellow says he will take $4000 (started at $6500). What do you guys think about this bike. I have no experience with these bikes and would really like to get some insight. What I have heard is they are great bikes but too much heat from the engine, weird master cyclinder on the brake caliper, and possible high speed wobble.
Thanks very much in advance.
 

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I dont know! When I looked at it it seemed to make sense but who knows. It was stored in a dusty backyard when I saw it.
What are they worth really. He said they took the plastic off to commision the bike and never put it back together.
 

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All the plastic is available in its box and they look brand new. My issue is I have no idea about these bikes. What they are worth, etc.
 
If you do buy it It'll need a new battery. Also change all the fluids (Oil, brake, clutch, final drive and coolant) and I'd replace the tires. 10 years is a very long time to sit.
 
He cranked it over and started on the first crank totally cold and sounded like a new machine.
 
omidathari said:
All the plastic is available in its box and they look brand new. My issue is I have no idea about these bikes. What they are worth, etc.
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Sure the bike has some quirks, but you are addressing a group whose sole reason for being is to talk about this bike and its predecessor. Most all of us would go for it. If you can talk down the price a bit, so much the better.
 
If there is brake fluid in the lines, after 10 years you might have some internal corrosion in the secondary master cylinder. Brake fluid is hygroscopic - it absorbs water from the atmosphere. You might need to change the SMC - it has tiny passages that are easily plugged. Parts for this cost around $200. You will also need a new battery (is the seller providing this?). I would not ride a bike on 10 year old tires, but there are folks here w/ many more miles under their belt than I who would ride 10 year old tires w/ 10 miles on them until they were bald. Your choice.

LOL, if no other bike qualified for this article, this one certainly does.

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I'd buy this in a heartbeat, but I have to warn you because you are on the cusp of getting old. I sold my 1300 (and a few other guys here did too for the same reason) because the bike gets heavier and taller as time goes on. :rofl1: Sounds like a good deal to me. Hover your cursor over this name @Igofar, and click on start conversation. Send a private message to Larry asking him to call you - give him your phone number. He is the closest thing to a professional mechanic that we have with an encyclopedic knowledge of these bikes.
 
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