Had my 2007 model for 8 months now. An absolute dream. I love it (and that's after 40 years of riding). Wish I'd got one years ago. Thanks for the review.

@potatobik3r728

26 күн бұрын

Such a quality machine. Thanks!

@r.williamcomm7693

13 күн бұрын

Ride a Gold Wing right now. Got away from Harleys because the climate in Florida is too hot IMHO to not have a liquid cooled engine. I love Honda & would like to buy an ST1300 but I keep hearing about HEAT issues. It’s fine in winter but I prefer to ride on warm days. Do you ride when it’s in the 80s or warmer & if so do you have any problems with engine heat? Thanks for any help that you can offer.

@potatobik3r728

11 күн бұрын

@@r.williamcomm7693 Would love a Goldwing! They are super expensive and would take up all my garage space so will probably have to wait a few years. But will definately have one some day!

Had one for 17 months here in the "States" and racked up 17 states. Quite a remarkable Bike.

@potatobik3r728

Ай бұрын

Ah this would be the perfect bike for the huge distances across the pond :) Must have been a great adventure! Would love to do some touring over there.

@user-kt8yd6we4e

Ай бұрын

@@potatobik3r728 There is STill many rides here I hope to do someday. I drove a car in the UK once, and folks honked at me a few times, ha.

@potatobik3r728

Ай бұрын

@@user-kt8yd6we4e Haha yeah the drivers over here can be a bit ruthless. Think I would cause a bit of chaos if I was driving it the US :)

@user-kt8yd6we4e

Ай бұрын

@@potatobik3r728 Well you might fit right in. Many motorists here are unsupervised humans.

I think you and me totally agree in our video's 😉

@potatobik3r728

17 күн бұрын

Thanks Chief! Great minds think alike haha. I will check out your vids :)

Love my 2004 ST1300, just Subbed. DON'T sell it!... LOL

@potatobik3r728

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub! I really dont want to sell it to be honest. I know I will end up buying another one 5-10 years down the line. Will be very sad to see it go 😪

Nice review. I think I'm going to finally get one of these after ogling them for a decade. I've had short spins on them too. They are in some ways like a huge scooter, but in the best way. The ease of life on a Pan is unbelievable. The only thing easier is a car! She's a Sophisticated Lady all the way, but not at all snobby. Super friendly bike, but also super powerful and reassuring. I had a Honda Super Blackbird for 10 years, and though different in a million ways, that same Honda precision and brilliance made me love it. I just sold it last year because I'm done with the sport riding position. But it was amazing bike. 100mph and it felt screwed-into the pavement. I was going to get the ST next. But I made a bit of a mistep six years ago and bought as my second bike the original Japanese sport tourer, the Kawasaki GTR1000. Over here called the ZG1000 Concours. I got one super cheap and thought it would be a good intro to proper sport touring, but I've paid a price for my frugality. It has retro charm and an endearing crudeness by the bucket, and a ton of raw capability with bags huge fairing etc just like the ST, but my particular one has had fueling gremlins that I've spent a lot to fix to no avail and the valves and rockers are on their last legs. 99% of the time, it rides great...but those 1% freeway cut-outs are no fun! And I live in a place where freeways are virtually unavoidable to get to the fun roads. So, it will "Hello, ST" time soon I'm sure.

@potatobik3r728

3 күн бұрын

They are incredible bikes. I miss mine already TBH but feel like I have a ton of space in the garage now. Thats the only down side with the ST is they are big and quite heavy (but not as bad as a lot of people make out). But good luck picking one up, they are getting quite cheap now :)

I have two great bike love it

@potatobik3r728

26 күн бұрын

You must have a big garage! Was a big ole bike so having two must be a handful :)

Bugger - just bought one four days ago otherwise would have bought yours! Loving it so far - thanks for a comprehensive review. 👍👍 very watchable. Sub’d. Europe next year! Aside from usual service, what “pre-emptive” maintenance would you recommend ? Cheers!

@potatobik3r728

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment. I thought its going to be very boring as its just as much info for the next owner. Glad you picked one up, they are incredible bikes! As long as the engine oil, filter and final drive oil is done, they will just eat the miles. However, one overlooked part is the rear shock preload adjuster. If your planning to bring a lot of baggage or pillion, make sure the shock preload adjuster is serviced/working. If you fully wind it out (anticlockwise), then start slowly adding preload with clockwise turns. You should feel pressure/resistance after about 2-3 clicks. If it takes ages to feel any turning resistance, it means the oil in the preload adjust is gone. Its easy to service yourself but just be careful to not overtighten the banjo bolt. Also, check brakes for any drag. Finally make sure your drain plug is clear at the top of the petrol tank. spray some WD40 in there every few months to keep it from corrosion. Thats some easily missed bits anyway!

@flapjackphil4513

Ай бұрын

Thank you!! Will look out for those! 👍

Nice Video! How did you fix the navi???

@potatobik3r728

23 күн бұрын

Thanks! I got one of the steel handlebar cross bars from Amazon and mounted it using a pair of T-Bolt hose clamps (35-40mm) . Gives you a full accessory bar without having to pay through the teeth for an expensive aftermarket Pan-specific mount. Was proper solid and highly reccomend getting this cross bar!

What kind of navigation on your bike ?

@potatobik3r728

14 күн бұрын

I just attached a crossbar to the handlebars and use a standar phone holder with my phone running Google Maps. I do have a standalone satnav for any euro trip/tours as a backup. Hope that helps!

An ST1300 with 30k miles is just broken in! Bear that in mind when selling it!

@pentachronic

10 күн бұрын

I think you’ll really regret selling it. It’s a toy that you should keep forever!

@potatobik3r728

9 күн бұрын

Yeah even 100K miles for one of them is easily achievable. Shes already gone now :(