To quote myself:
''My '96 Nighthawk 750 used to have all the power I'd ever need.
"Then I rode the ST1100."
''My '96 Nighthawk 750 used to have all the power I'd ever need.
"Then I rode the ST1100."
The GWM Souo S2000: Chinese shots fired across Honda's bow
- Thread starter jdmccright
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My question is ,how is the leg room? Main reason never bought a Goldwing the eàrly models my legs bumped into the engine (36 inch inseam).
Good point. Years ago, my now-GL1800-riding friend and I rented a pair of them for a weekend.
I spent the majority of the time on the edge of the passenger seat, and my inseam is "only" 32-34".
You would like my '01 ST1100. I have an extra-tall RDL seat and Helibars atop 4" riser/clamps.
Yes Larry I do like your St1100 ,hey the Rdl seat do they use honda's seat pan?
the Ferret
Daily rider since May 1965
How in the heck do you hang off when cornering with an RDL seat? 
You switch it for the Track seat.
Thanks. I don't recall, but I'll check.
Actually, it's not all that difficult.How in the heck do you hang off when cornering with an RDL seat?
I do have a lower one my '96, and I'm taking it to OH-STOC to see if it makes a difference.
Uncle Phil
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Yes they use the stock Honda pan.
I was hoping they would use the honda seat pan , my rear seat bag needs the wire brackets to hang on to. Thanks Phil
Uncle Phil
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But you have to send a seat pan to them or ride in with one.
Fourteen.... Take my money.Thirteen. I want one.
Just did a check and yes, the major parts are "Hergestellt in Bayern"! Including Engine and transmission hailing from a 20 year old BMW design.
Sadlsor
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There aren't any bikes produced by a major manufacturer I can think of, completely devoid of Chinese components.
rwthomas1
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I seriously doubt there is ANYTHING produced by any major manufacturer that doesn't have Chinese parts in it.....
Uncle Phil, I do have a Mike Corbin seat to use if I go the shipping route. First have to go though Chemo treatment and put some Muscle and weight back on(beeping blood cancer), before I order a seat.
The one day ride in service is your best choice really. That way you will be guaranteed a proper fit before you leave their shop, whereas some have had to ship a seat back a second time for an adjustment. Did the one day ride in for my ST and tagged along with a buddy another time for his too. Perfect results for both of us.
They book quite a ways in advance and only do one customer a day for that service. The money saved on shipping helps pay for your motel stays.
Also, if you ship your seat down, take the pillion tie downs off before you ship it and if you take it down yourself, make sure they put them back on before you leave the shop. Even though I had mentioned wanting to keep those bits to the fellow building my seat, he did forget to put them back on once he was done and luckily I checked before leaving that day.