Well here goes again... I am thinking of getting an ST1300 Pan... I presently have a scruffy but good R100GS that is staying and a R100R and K75RT that could stay or go... The R is becoming a garage queen and the K75 is getting a descent amount of use commuting up here in windy Shetland...
I never wanted an 11 Pan... I toyed with the ST1300 but bought a 12RT instead... It was easy and a good overall bike but I was disappointed with the power even after a Hilltop tune, the handling was a bit vague which I didn't expect even though it was a great all year bike... I liked all the practical frills but the fact that I had a repeated prob with front discs and had to keep an eye on the rear diff as I had a leak that I had to fix and the FD reputation is at best, poor...
I do all my own servicing if possible so wasn't enamoured with some of the fiddle of the RT, Canbus and the faffy ABS servicing set up...
I did get a DCT Crosstourer as per the other thread and thought it was a great bike with a top engine... I couldn't quite get comfy though and the tank range with the thirsty engine was a PIA after the 11GS... Also, he says whispering... The DCT was a bit boring... shshhh and the engine braking non existent after big BM twins...
So perhaps an ST13 Pan could be a good mix... Almost totally reliable so it seems... Tons of power and grunt... Full tourer kit... comfy...?
Or are they too heavy and potentially a bit thirsty too... Obviously the tank range is one of the best... I'm 6'5" and always buy bigger screens... Are they good for tall blokes and pillions etc...?
All feedback from those in the know is much appreciated...
I never wanted an 11 Pan... I toyed with the ST1300 but bought a 12RT instead... It was easy and a good overall bike but I was disappointed with the power even after a Hilltop tune, the handling was a bit vague which I didn't expect even though it was a great all year bike... I liked all the practical frills but the fact that I had a repeated prob with front discs and had to keep an eye on the rear diff as I had a leak that I had to fix and the FD reputation is at best, poor...
I do all my own servicing if possible so wasn't enamoured with some of the fiddle of the RT, Canbus and the faffy ABS servicing set up...
I did get a DCT Crosstourer as per the other thread and thought it was a great bike with a top engine... I couldn't quite get comfy though and the tank range with the thirsty engine was a PIA after the 11GS... Also, he says whispering... The DCT was a bit boring... shshhh and the engine braking non existent after big BM twins...
So perhaps an ST13 Pan could be a good mix... Almost totally reliable so it seems... Tons of power and grunt... Full tourer kit... comfy...?
Or are they too heavy and potentially a bit thirsty too... Obviously the tank range is one of the best... I'm 6'5" and always buy bigger screens... Are they good for tall blokes and pillions etc...?
All feedback from those in the know is much appreciated...