Honda st1100 first ride and evaluation.

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A Yorkie Petrolhead

Жыл бұрын

my new to me Pan ,first ride out some thoughts and opinions.
did a 700 mile round trip to pick it up.

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@stephenbibby8650 18 күн бұрын

That brings back so many memories. I had a couple of Pans back in the 90’s . My wife and and I toured all all over Scotland and France on them. A great bike and I wish I could fine a good one now .

@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 17 күн бұрын

They are still out there, good ones, but becoming harder to find.

@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 16 күн бұрын

Wish I had one when they were new, I bet they were fantastic.

@FlyingPanMan Жыл бұрын

The ST1100 has an electric fan on the radiator, so overheating shouldn't be a problem. The alternators are prone to splitting due to corrosion and seizing up, so inspect carefully. I don't like powder coating because rust can creep in behind it and touching up scratches doesn't work well. I went from ST1100 to Kawasaki KLV 1000 to Silverwing 600, SH300, and now SH350. Trouble with knee and hips over the years has now limited me to the step-through, but the SH350 is light and fun with surprising performance. Oh, and my ST1100 had 134k miles on when I sold it.

@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 Жыл бұрын

I find the sh350 fun too. I will be riding it in Spain soon. As I'm taking it on a trailer behind my campervan, so may put up some vid of it in Spain. Ride safe my friend.

@GPR111 Жыл бұрын

So dated now but still one of the greats. Rode mine today first time in months. Its my 4th 1100 and I had a few 1300s too. Think I actually prefer the 11 having come full circle on my opinion of both models. Mine is a 2000 bike and v low miles, rides lovely (when it goes out..... time and other bikes 🙄)

@tonyevans2460 Жыл бұрын

I've owned a 1300 too. I prefer the look of the 1300 but the 1100 rides better. My 1300 was one that weaved once over 70mph,did any of yours?

@GPR111 Жыл бұрын

All of them displayed a very gently yawing at speed but it never felt dangerous, but I was never comfortable with going very fast and always aware not to press it, and that was with excellent correctly pressured tyres and screen fully down even with empty or indeed no topbox fitted. The 1100 is rock solid and never does anything like that. I still think the 13 are great bikes, they just have this unusual trait of moving around a bit when at speed....

@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 Жыл бұрын

I had toyed with the idea of getting a 1300 again but if its inherent in most I don't think I will bother.

@vintagebikes4215 8 ай бұрын

1100 definitely

@tiber52 Жыл бұрын

Your windscreen is actually an aftermarket type, the original screen was fitted with two slots to allow air to pass into the void behind the screen.

@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. I will be looking for a standard screen then.

@carsyoungtimerfreak1149 Жыл бұрын

Mine is called 'Sachi' after the wife of the late Mr. Honda... I picked up riding a little over a year ago after a very, very long absence. I love the looks of the ST1100, so I got myself one. Sachi is from 1990, so a very early one and she had done around 90.000 Miles. I bought a few other bikes: a VFR and a R1100 RS. They did not last long, I prefer Sachi. About a month ago I got a very low mileage almost mint XJ900S Diversion. And now I'm in doubts... the XJ engine is much nicer and the bike is a lot quicker. But... the Pan rides so easy...

@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 Жыл бұрын

I've had a xj900 too. Good bike, but I like the weather protection of the pan. I'm looking forward to taking the pan into France and Spain. Ride safe my friend.

@gazmoto Жыл бұрын

It’s probably a little late now but regarding the rear brake pads, OEM Honda pads are the only ones that are the correct thickness, ALL none oem pads that I have found are half the required thickness and are also sold as front pads. Original pads are double the price but last three times longer so it’s a win win whilst also protecting your vulnerable rear pistons

@tonyevans2460 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that Gaz. I will keep an eye on the pads. I thought for the price I would just change them more often, never thought about it exposing more of the piston.

@stuartdavidson9724 Жыл бұрын

I have a98 45,400 mls last year I did a long run about 250mls and got 45 to the gal hope you have lots of fun and de safe

@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 Жыл бұрын

Hi Stuart, thanks for the Comments. Looking forward to putting some miles on her.

@brightonduder 8 ай бұрын

Nice Shed!!!

@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 8 ай бұрын

Thanks. Built it when I had a big motorhome and a classic American car I was restoring. Both now gone. Loads of room for more bikes lol

@sussexbikerpillion Жыл бұрын

Bought a 94 very low miles for 1k took a punt. Always fancied one.wonderful engine plenty of pull. It’s blimin heavy practise your u turns she will go down! 😅 Don’t think I will keep it still love my bonnie

@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 Жыл бұрын

Agree on the heavy lol.think I could do some serious mileage on a tour on one of these.

@OlizerVanAntoninus 7 ай бұрын

I had one and wouldn't mind another.

@oldbastardbiker Жыл бұрын

Great video, I was looking at getting one before I settled on my FJR1300. Like you just starting with youtube channel, still having issues with sound.

@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 Жыл бұрын

What camera are you using?

@oldbastardbiker Жыл бұрын

@@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 Thank you for getting back to me, I am using Drift Ghost XL. Sorry for the delay in replying to you, I work long hours.

@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 Жыл бұрын

Same camera as me. Do you have the in helmet microphone on the extension cable. The mic on the camera is useless in the wind.

@oldbastardbiker Жыл бұрын

@@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 yes i have the mic via cable, i can't get the icon to show on the back of the camera to say it is connected.

@BreezyRider66 Жыл бұрын

Great bike just don't drop it, ask me how I know...

@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 Жыл бұрын

Yes I can imagine it's a heavy old lump to pick up.

@Rinkydink73274 Жыл бұрын

Checkout Allen Millyards KZfaq channel he's just stripped down and rebuilt his Pan 1100 engine..

@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mick, yes Ive been watching him. Guys a skilled engineer no doubt.

@tianfp Жыл бұрын

@A Yorkie Petrolhead - great vid, thx! May I ask what make/model phone mount you were using here and where/how you mounted the system?

@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I use a quad lock attached to a ram ball. Mount.

@tianfp Жыл бұрын

@@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 where did you mount it? Seems that there is very limited space on the handlebars? I initially though you used a brake mount (on top of the brake fluid reservoir)

@paulchurch3444 11 ай бұрын

Great video! Can l ask the year & milege please? I've a BMW K1100LT & looking to change. I loved my injection Blackbird too! Scotland or Cornwall for the weekend no bother.

@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 11 ай бұрын

Hi Paul, it's a 2002 model with 42k miles on. I too had a blackbird, mine was an early carb one. Had it 12 years wish I never sold it now.

@vintagebikes4215 8 ай бұрын

I don't think that's a stock windscreen. They were not tinted to my knowledge, but clear. It is the original stock shape.

@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 8 ай бұрын

You are probably right, I know it looks standard shape from stock honda photos.

@SW-ok8qr Жыл бұрын

Good video to be fair.. i like yr style 😂😂.. Hope there was no issues with wishbone etc 😮😮??

@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, not sure I know what you mean by the wishbone etc

@SW-ok8qr Жыл бұрын

@@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 i meant to write swing arm!

@maxheadvroom1923 3 ай бұрын

Hello mate, this is wierd as im looking to buy another 1100 Pan, lol

@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 3 ай бұрын

Haha. Yes they're great piece of kit. Had a 1300 one 12 years ago but prefer this one. Lot more stable and purrs like a kitten. Had a blue one first, was OK but always loved this red, so saved my pennies and found this one with a guy in Spain, every conceivable extra including suspension upgraded. Handles well for a pan.

@peter236uk1 3 ай бұрын

could ask what the reg is on this pan lol it looks like one i just brought ?

@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 3 ай бұрын

Hi Peter, I can't remember the reg no, I know it was an 02 plate. It had heated grips, delkevik exhaust cans and a tank bag connecter fastened to the dummy tank cover. Hope that helps. If it is the bike please feel free to bell me on 07545145984 and I will tell you what I know about it.

@peter236uk1 3 ай бұрын

@@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 no thats not it mine is 2000

@johnpercival1186 Жыл бұрын

Nice bike....Trevenson Moor? #theloftybiker

@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 Жыл бұрын

Spot on John. We met shortly after you got your nt1100, on Portreath car park. I think that day I was on my honda 350 scooter. We were chatting about griff (griff n Ray) and his luck with the BMW.

@johnpercival1186 Жыл бұрын

Yes I remember.....I took the SH350i out to review today...Great scooter

@ayorkiepetrolhead2571 Жыл бұрын

Yes it surprised me. I've even contemplated a France touring trip on it. Got some soft throw over panniers, that combined with the top box and undersea storage is loads. Camping gear in a bag on pillion seat. Off in June but taking thd pan this time.

@eleuterioramalho6897 Жыл бұрын

wet roads, fear, fear and very dangerous

@gazmoto Жыл бұрын

We live in the UK matey, it’s our normal at this time of the year 😀👍

@eleuterioramalho6897 Жыл бұрын

@Gaz Moto Yes, I understand, it's the UK, a very nice country, but very wet

@GPR111 Жыл бұрын

Not so, if you have good tyres and ride accordingly, there is no need to fear wet roads

@eleuterioramalho6897 Жыл бұрын

@GP Hello, how is your weight and height. I'm about 60kg, 1.69 meters tall, I have a St1100, I haven't ridden it yet (in legalization) and it doesn't seem to suit me, I'm too small

@GPR111 Жыл бұрын

@@eleuterioramalho6897 you can have the seat lowered ? Mine is custom made higher as I am very tall. But if the bike is just too heavy and you feel you cannot cope with it I guess you must look for something else.... ? Being confident with your bike is essential...