 New stable mate for TBA
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Well I am going to pickup my new bike, a 2004 ST1300ABS.
I looked high and low for a bike that would fit and be great at long distances
2up. I lucked into a deal yesterday for the 2004 ST1300 w/abs, top box,
extended fairing, new tires, nice price, and only 6000 miles on the clock.
I am definitly not a Honda guy but when you find a bike that fits your long legs at a good price you have to jump.
Incidentally, when I was at the credit union there were 5 other guys getting loans for bikes. The agent said they were getting 10+ a day, looking for M/C
loans. Gas prices are turning every one into a rider.
BTW: My TBA is staying...not giving her up until she gives up.
Johnny
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BTW: My TBA is staying...not giving her up until she gives up.
She wont give up
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had to google that one lol. Big difference from the tba
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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That is a nice bike. You can do some serious sport touring on that baby, have fun!
Al
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Here is the pic  thought id help out
Chris
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where's the engine on that thing??   Sure looks comfy for the looooong hauls! 
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Well I am going to pickup my new bike, a 2004 ST1300ABS.
I looked high and low for a bike that would fit and be great at long distances
2up. I lucked into a deal yesterday for the 2004 ST1300 w/abs, top box,
extended fairing, new tires, nice price, and only 6000 miles on the clock.
I like it.
I want one.
Cody
I was born a long ways from where I was supposed to be. - Bob Dylan
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Thanks for the pic help Stern, I will get a pick up tonite or in the morning.
Johnny
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Rob,
The engin is in the sam ole place just turned sidways.
It is a V-4 1261cc.
I got it from a doctor who just couldn't justify keeping it. Don't understand his excuse but I will take it.
Johnny
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3/4 Throttle
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Well, JAMmer, you've got about $11 grand worth of bike there. Good for you!
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Didn't pay anywhere close to $11k for the bike or I probably wouldn't have it. Here are some pics as promised. Link to my gallery pic
Johnny
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I have been looking for one of these myself. They are very popular and no one is really looking to deal on them. I have seen used ones with more mileage going for $10K or more. The ABS models are even more. I rode the '05 at a local dealer last year and loved it. This is the loop 'round the US bike. Someday...
Women and cats will do as they please. Men and dogs should just get used to that fact and relax
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