Honda ST1100 - STeamer #9

I've had yearnings  for a ST1100 since reading about them over and over again in motorcycle magazines.  They popped up in articles here and there, won awards here and there.  They stayed in my mind as a possible best "do all" motorcycle.  However, I have come to understand there is no such thing as a perfect do all motorcycle.  You always want more from the motorcycle.  Anyhow, this ST1100 comes damn close. 

Since I bought this bike in July.  I call it STeamer #9.   I've added Handlebar 3" raisers, a dash shelf, highway pegs, lashing for my AM/FM/CD walkman, Givi 45 Trunk, and a bicycle computer. VERY Cool. Pics coming soon.

Last web update performed on: Thursday, October 3, 2002

There is a wealth of information about the ST1100's on the Internet.  I've only just begun to understand the subtle details about this bike.  ST1100 riders are known for "gadgets" on their motos which they call "Farkles".    Farkles are like radar detectors, CD players, bicycle computers, cell phones, extra fuel tanks, knobs, controls, extras if undisclosed usaaaage, and more I'll discuss later.

Rather than duplicating information I'll point you to some of the most informative and interesting web sites devoted to the ST1100 are:

http://www.st1100.org/    http://www.st-riders.com

The original ST1100 came to us in 1990.  The bike was extremely well sorted out from the get go.  In the successive years modifications and updates were minor.  Hard to improve on a bike that runs out so well. 

Now in 2003 there is a new edition of the ST to bow to. 
The 1300cc Pan European

I worked a trade for my STeamer #9.  I gave up a Moto Guzzi Centauro but got some cash and STeamer #9  in trade.  It was a great trade for both of us. George has become a friend and Loves the Centauro and I am beginning to make this ST1100 mine.

Anyhow, I had too many motorcycles, something had to change.  So, I decided this STeamer #9 could replace 2 bikes.  Instead of a Sport Crotch Rocket and a Bagger for commuting I'd use the Sport Touring STeamer #9

MOre Web stuff on the STeamer #9 soon.

NOTES:  I just acquired a junkyard salvage ST1100 to use in my TRIKE project to be named FrankenSTrike.