Crossing to RT from Pan - possibly!
Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 11:56 pm
Hi
I have been riding all my life (now 54) and have had a range bikes, had an RT back when they were 100's in the 80's. Anyway, my last 6 bikes over last 15 or more years have been two 1100 Goldwings and 4 Pans (3 1100 and 1 1300).
The ST1300 is a great bike however there is something about the riding position and the front suspension that just doesn't sit right with me and so I am looking to change possible to join you chaps. I have a test ride on an 2005 bike on Tuesday and based on that, assuming that it doesn't feel to rough round the edges compared to a Pan I will then start my search in earnest.
Having started my search I can't quite bottom out what the difference is between RT RT SE RT LE and I think there was an MU somewhere. What does it all mean, what are the differences between the models and is it worth hanging out to find the top of the range one whichever that is.
Also, there seem to have been certain stages in the development - well I can't afford a new part water cooled one but would be looking around 2007 - 2010 depending on price and condition etc. So, are there any things I should be looking out for (good or bad) on both the bike I test ride on Tuesday and more generally the bike I intend to purchase.
Any info you can provide will help - I think I have made my mind up to accept the reduction in smoothness I an almost sure to feel from the motor but will hopefully gain something in the comfort stakes.
Thanks in advance
Martin
I have been riding all my life (now 54) and have had a range bikes, had an RT back when they were 100's in the 80's. Anyway, my last 6 bikes over last 15 or more years have been two 1100 Goldwings and 4 Pans (3 1100 and 1 1300).
The ST1300 is a great bike however there is something about the riding position and the front suspension that just doesn't sit right with me and so I am looking to change possible to join you chaps. I have a test ride on an 2005 bike on Tuesday and based on that, assuming that it doesn't feel to rough round the edges compared to a Pan I will then start my search in earnest.
Having started my search I can't quite bottom out what the difference is between RT RT SE RT LE and I think there was an MU somewhere. What does it all mean, what are the differences between the models and is it worth hanging out to find the top of the range one whichever that is.
Also, there seem to have been certain stages in the development - well I can't afford a new part water cooled one but would be looking around 2007 - 2010 depending on price and condition etc. So, are there any things I should be looking out for (good or bad) on both the bike I test ride on Tuesday and more generally the bike I intend to purchase.
Any info you can provide will help - I think I have made my mind up to accept the reduction in smoothness I an almost sure to feel from the motor but will hopefully gain something in the comfort stakes.
Thanks in advance
Martin