Honda ST1100

[shadowman]

Here is the MCN review of ST1100 for 99-2000 yr make.

 

RELEASED in 1989 the Pan European quickly became the benchmark by which all tourers are now judged. Quite apart from the stunning performance it proved that tourers don’t have to handle like the Royal Yacht Britannia. Or look like it either. While the majority of its rivals camp it up with all the bells and whistles of a Girl Guide jamboree the Pan goes about its business with the refined air of an old Etonian.

It might be heavy at rest but the distribution of the weight is so good that once the bike is under way the weight vanishes. The V-4 is oh so whisper quiet, but get giddy with the throttle and with an almost turbine-like whoosh the Pan pulls the horizon towards you fast. Given an open autobahn the 1084cc motor will see you past 130mph, but it’s the spread of power that amazes rather than the top end.

Even fully loaded with a pillion, and luggage stuffed into its integral panniers, the Pan just pulls and pulls. With seamless, endless torque right there when you want it, powering out of slow speed corners is an effortless affair. Although it is a big machine, the Pan’s excellent weight distribution and dazzling engine makes quite spirited riding achievable.

Thankfully Honda didn’t skimp on the brakes; these too are first-class and cope well with the bike’s weight, scrubbing off speed with competence.

The comfort is fantastic for both rider and pillion; the generous seat and large fairing making both long and short distance work simple and relaxing. Very tall riders might find the screen a bit low, but otherwise the ride is serene and nigh on noiseless. The massive 29 litre (6.38gal) tank means 300 miles between stops, giving genuine continent crushing ability.

Shaft driven, with the usual high standard of build quality from Honda, means services are boringly predictable affairs with nothing to surprise you. Astronomical mileages are not uncommon but don’t seem to trouble the Pan; very little goes wrong with them other than the usual wear and tear.

Largely unchanged since it’s introduction, Honda modified the suspension and the screen slightly in 1995 (ST1100-L) and the following year the ST1100-M got a beefed-up generator to cope with additional electrical accessories.

The Pan European is a sublime motorcycle; comfy, effective and capable of surprising not just you with its wicked, willing motor but also inattentive sports bike pilots.

 

[shadowman]

little info on ST1100

 

Engine

Liquid cooled, 1084cc (73 x 64.8mm) 16 valve dohc four-stroke transverse 90° V-4. 4 x 32mm carbs. 5 gears

Chassis

Tubular steel double cradle

Front suspension

41mm telescopic forks, no adjustments

Rear suspension

Single shock, adjustments for pre-load, compression and damping

Tyres

Dunlop; 110/80 x 18 front, 160/70 x 17 rear

Brakes

Nissin and ABS; 2x316mm front discs with two piston calipers, 316mm rear disc with two piston caliper

Power

Tubular steel double cradle

Torque

79.5ftlb @ 6000rpm

Weight, power-to-weight ratio

279kg (614lb), 0.353bhp/kg

Acceleration (Standing 1/4-mile time, terminal speed)

12s, 109.2mph

Top speed

130mph

Geometry (Rake, trail, wheelbase)

27.5°/10.1cm (3.98in), 155cm (61in)

Fuel consumption (Average mpg, tank capacity, range)

42mpg, 29 litres (6.38galls), 270miles

[Simon Soh]

Originally posted by shadowman@Jul 2 2004, 11:36 PM

little info on ST1100

 

Engine

Liquid cooled, 1084cc (73 x 64.8mm) 16 valve dohc four-stroke transverse 90° V-4. 4 x 32mm carbs. 5 gears

Chassis

Tubular steel double cradle

Front suspension

41mm telescopic forks, no adjustments

Rear suspension

Single shock, adjustments for pre-load, compression and damping

Tyres

Dunlop; 110/80 x 18 front, 160/70 x 17 rear

Brakes

Nissin and ABS; 2x316mm front discs with two piston calipers, 316mm rear disc with two piston caliper

Power

Tubular steel double cradle

Torque

79.5ftlb @ 6000rpm

Weight, power-to-weight ratio

279kg (614lb), 0.353bhp/kg

Acceleration (Standing 1/4-mile time, terminal speed)

12s, 109.2mph

Top speed

130mph

Geometry (Rake, trail, wheelbase)

27.5°/10.1cm (3.98in), 155cm (61in)

Fuel consumption (Average mpg, tank capacity, range)

42mpg, 28 litres (6.38galls), 270miles

correction.

[cooljam]

130 mile/hour (mph) = 209.21472 kilometer/hour

1 mile = 1.609344 kilometer

270 mile = 434.52288 kilometer

[Simon Soh]

anyone know any good source for a good siggy socket...?

 

preferbably those with a cap cover..

[ashenZ]

ehh u start to smoke arr??

[PearlST]

Cigarette Lighter

 

An Accessory That Makes Sense For All

By James R. Davis

 

Yes, I smoke. So? This tip has nothing to do with smoking.

One of the least expensive additions you can put on your bike is a cigarette lighter - and you should. (If you prefer, throw the lighter part of the assembly away.)

What I'm getting at is the value of having a 'hot' cigarette lighter receptacle on your bike. There are unbelievable advantages to you in having one on your bike, not the least of which is that it could result in your being able to save a life.

Like any accessory, you should include an in-line fuse when you install this device, but unlike your other accessories, you should wire this one directly to your battery and avoid the ignition switch. That is, you want the receptacle 'hot' whether the ignition is on or not.

Since these are NOT weather-proof devices, mount the receptacle inside a saddlebag and POINT IT STRAIGHT DOWN.

Do you carry a cellular phone? Ever had to use it only to find the battery was too weak? Now you have the ability to plug it in any time, anywhere. A 911 call is not an unthinkable requirement when out on the road, right?

Ever do campouts? Did you have to resort to blowing up an air mattress by mouth? A cheap air pump plugs into your cigarette lighter receptacle and makes that job trivial.

Ever charge your battery? It's a pain getting your charger connected to the battery posts, right? Besides removing covers (and the ever present possibility of breaking one of the plastic studs in the process), there is also the possibility of inadvertently reversing leads and destroying that battery. Wire your charger to a male cigarette lighter plug and whenever you want to charge that battery just plug it into the socket.

You get the idea. This is one versatile and inexpensive accessory that should be standard equipment, even if it's not politically correct.

 

FYI to those interested

[Simon Soh]

any idea how to position it conveniently..? i was thinking of situating it beside the fuel cover...

 

it comes in handle when u have luxury or emergency item to use...

[cbkooky]

...Bought the ciggy set before at sim lim >There were loads of them in a box...THnk i bought them at less than $3...but need to source for the cover...hehe..anyway mayb can use those small industrial switches cover and modify em a bit.

[Simon Soh]

Originally posted by cbkooky@Jul 7 2004, 11:29 AM

...Bought the ciggy set before at sim lim >There were loads of them in a box...THnk i bought them at less than $3...but need to source for the cover...hehe..anyway mayb can use those small industrial switches cover and modify em a bit.

 

hi cbkooky,

 

i believe those industrial switches r much better quality, Sim Lim's switches really CMI(cannot make it).

 

got switch lobang dont mind to share with us, most of us r fixing it during our next DIY outing if it's suitable.

[ashenZ]

wooo.... everyone accessorising their ST arr?????

[Simon Soh]

Originally posted by ashenZ@Jul 8 2004, 02:01 AM

wooo.... everyone accessorising their ST arr?????

 

yes. a mass installation coming up soon..

 

need to get the better quality component to install it without future headaches.

[Simon Soh]

Originally posted by cbkooky@Jul 7 2004, 11:29 AM

...Bought the ciggy set before at sim lim >There were loads of them in a box...THnk i bought them at less than $3...but need to source for the cover...hehe..anyway mayb can use those small industrial switches cover and modify em a bit.

cbkooky,

 

any idea where can find those good quality industrial switch...?

[skipjackies]

Hi guys, Great to know there is a ST site.h:thumb: Just bought my bike 2 months back a PY model FT plate. Hope to know and learn more from u guys. Until now the furthest distance I travelled only from East to West and North to south within singapore.

[Simon Soh]

Originally posted by skipjackies@Jul 11 2004, 10:30 PM

Hi guys, Great to know there is a ST site.h:thumb: Just bought my bike 2 months back a PY model FT plate. Hope to know and learn more from u guys. Until now the furthest distance I travelled only from East to West and North to south within singapore.

hi skipjackies,

 

welcome on board, feel free to check with anyone of us.

 

this is our technical discussion thread, check out our outing thread at 'Beyond The Screen' under topic 'Honda ST1100 Outing'

 

we r a group of socialable ST1100 owners.

[cbkooky]

Simon: Switches act just as a switching device for me...i dun really go for those high end types.But for those switch that are fixed on the panel, i would rather choose those that has a build in bulb....I especially like those toggle type double pole switches, looks really techy like pilot..hahah...

i source my stuff at sim lim.... i used a normal rocking switch for my hazard light... cos sometimes additional amp is required to light up the switch which i thnk is not really impt IMO.switch is a switch...n thats it.

[skipjackies]

Maybe u might want to know about splashproof cigg lighter switch that those sailing yacht or pleasure boat used. There is a cover cap at the switch and for the adpator there is a rubber sleeve around it and once inserted it will prevent water from getting in. I have a friend fitted one of this in his boat and it is mean for outdoor usage. Those can be found at East coast rd opposite caltex station, shop name is marine international. WEB Site http://www.marine-intl.com.sg/:thumb:

[Simon Soh]

Originally posted by cbkooky@Jul 11 2004, 10:37 PM

Simon: Switches act just as a switching device for me...i dun really go for those high end types.But for those switch that are fixed on the panel, i would rather choose those that has a build in bulb....I especially like those toggle type double pole switches, looks really techy like pilot..hahah...

i source my stuff at sim lim.... i used a normal rocking switch for my hazard light... cos sometimes additional amp is required to light up the switch which i thnk is not really impt IMO.switch is a switch...n thats it.

hi cbkooky,

 

thanks for ur kind advice...

 

i've tried my best to sourec both Sim Lims... but cant get an acceptable quality type.. price not cheap also, nearly $10 for those 'fierce looking' but CMI quality..

[Simon Soh]

Originally posted by skipjackies@Jul 11 2004, 10:45 PM

Maybe u might want to know about splashproof cigg lighter switch that those sailing yacht or pleasure boat used. There is a cover cap at the switch and for the adpator there is a rubber sleeve around it and once inserted it will prevent water from getting in. I have a friend fitted one of this in his boat and it is mean for outdoor usage. Those can be found at East coast rd opposite caltex station, shop name is marine international. WEB Site http://www.marine-intl.com.sg/:thumb:

hi skipjackies,

 

thanks for ur good lobang, i will check it out there.

 

if the price & quality is right, we will have mass installation..

[skipjackies]

Sorry this is the web site http://www.marine-intl.com.sg

 

I thought of that idea but dun know how to DIY myself. Must get those who know how.

[amen23]

Yo skipjackies,

 

Thanks for the info. it will be a great help for us.

why don't come down to our weekly gathering at LC Food Courts at 8pm

[ashenZ]

yoyo.. saw sper on way to GP on sunday... saw one or 2 more STs at the petrol kiosk as i pass... r they one of us??? hehehe~~

[Simon Soh]

Originally posted by ashenZ@Jul 13 2004, 10:06 AM

yoyo.. saw sper on way to GP on sunday... saw one or 2 more STs at the petrol kiosk as i pass... r they one of us??? hehehe~~

 

mai leh..

 

this is our technical thread.

[ashenZ]

juz for info.. derz another Maroon ST FT plate for sale at wing fatt... comez wif MRA windshield....

 

seems MRA windshield on dat bike do not fixed on well.... got lotsa lobang at the connecting area on the bottom....

[Simon Soh]

Originally posted by skipjackies@Jul 11 2004, 11:01 PM

Sorry this is the web site http://www.marine-intl.com.sg

 

I thought of that idea but dun know how to DIY myself. Must get those who know how.

hi skipjackies,

 

thanks for ur precious lead..

 

we have got the quote from them at $19/pcs, the quality really good..