It is not a K-bike or even a BMW, but it is the best/funniest CL ad I've ever seen. Warning, if you wear designer jeans, you probably won't like it.
Tom
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2002 was the last year for the ST1100 Pan European (ST from Sport Touring, 1100 from the engine capacity), although the police variant, the ST1100P, was available for several more years.
A revamped model, the ST1300 which is also called the Pan-European, was launched in 2002 worldwide and was available in the US in 2003.
This one has @ 45,000 miles on it. These bikes are known to go 200,000 miles without a problem. Everything works. Will consider trade for Toyota Pickup, Van, snow machine or wave runner.
Here's the deal, kids: This is not a luxury Beemer, or a maintenance-free disposable import. It has wind noise, and character.
It is not new, it is not pristine, it is used. This will be apparent in the pictures.
If you do not own a toolbox, have never changed your own oil, and are scared of firearms: THIS BIKE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If you have been posting on Facebook all about how excited you are for pumpkin latte season: THIS BIKE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If you get offended easy and often, whine to your co-workers, and bitch a lot: THIS BIKE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If you feel you are owed anything in the world & have a bullshit job where you fail to produce: THIS BIKE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If you own a Bieber album, white Oakleys, affliction t-shirts, or those candy-assed stitched-pocket jeans: THIS BIKE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If you consider the 2nd Amendment an anachronistic relic and have never owned a firearm: THIS BIKE IS NOT FOR YOU.
Do you laugh at danger, and tempt fate?
Have you ever uttered the words, "Hold my beer and watch this ..."?
While bored at work do you pick targets at random and think, "I could hit that from here with the .22 ..."?
Have any of your friends quit hanging out because you were too much fun?
Do you have the number of a friend with cash memorized for bail?
When you pass an abandoned flatbed farm truck along a fence-line do you consider taking on another project?
Is your ol' lady really sick of the random piles of parts, greasy footprints, and empty beer bottles in the garage?
--- could you not care less?
Do you have Jalopnik saved on your laptop AND smartphone?
Do you own a service manual for every vehicle you ever owned?
Do you still miss your first ride?
Can you carry on a two hour conversation discussing tools, scars, and hi-lift jacks?
Remember when tool companies had the balls to put half-naked beauty queens on their calendars?
Do you consider the Prius an abominable affront to the Gods of displacement, torque, and All Mighty Internal Combustion?
If you answered in the affirmative to the preceding: THIS IS YOUR BIKE.
QUESTIONS:
-Why are you selling?
It belongs to a friend of mine. I'm just trying to do him a favor.
-What's wrong with it?
A few small cosmetic issues. Nothing mechanical.
-Will you sell me the [engine / tranny / rear door / axle / etc.]?
No. I'm not in the salvage business. Buy the bike. Love the bike. Give the bike a home.
-Will you take [insert ridiculously stupid low number here]?
No. If I wanted [ridiculously low number] I would have asked [ridiculously low number]
-Would this make a good bike for my daughter?
Hell. Yes. Not only a good bike, a learning experience.
-Can you deliver?
Within reason. I'd drive it a hundred miles or so. But really, you should come get it. Look it over. Have a beer. Etc.
-Will you take a check / cashier's check / Western Union Transfer / Nigerian Promissory Note?
Would you take a ball peen hammer to the forehead?
No. I'll take Cash. Period. Bring cash or don't show.
-Will you ship to -?
No. See above.
-No, really, all I have is [lowball dollar amount]?
That's great, I don't give a shit. Unicef ain't running this deal, and until they do I want $3950.
Why? Because I don't HAVE to sell this little beauty. Truth be known, I'd rather keep it.
But if it's going to a good home - I will sell.
Any other questions, feel free to reply to this email and ask.
Specifications
Engine Displacement: 1084 cc
Type: liquid-cooled 90-degree V-4
Bore and Stroke 73 mm x 64.8 mm
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Carburetion: Four 34.5 mm downdraft CV
Ignition: Solid-state digital
Power Output: ~100 hp (74.6 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
Torque: 111 Nm (81.9 ft.lb) @ 6,000 rpm
Drive Train
Transmission: 5-speed constant mesh
Clutch: Hydraulically actuated, multi-plate, wet clutch
Final Drive: Enclosed drive shaft/hypoid gears
Primary reduction 1.829
Gear ratio, 1st 2.266
2nd 1.500
3rd 1.142
4th 0.916
5th 0.758
Final reduction 2.833
Dimensions
Overall length 2,285 mm (89.9 inch)
Overall width 935 mm (36.8 inch)
Overall height 1,405 mm (55.3 inch)
Wheelbase 1,555 mm (61.2 inch)
Ground clearance 145 mm (5.7 inch)
Rake and Trail: 27.3 degrees / 4.0 inch
Seat height: 31.5 inch
Fuel capacity: 7.4 gallon (28 l)
Dry/Wet Weight: 635 lb / 660 lb
Front Tire: 110/80V-18
Rear Tire: 160/70ZR-17; 160/70V-17
The ST1100 was optimized for long-distance touring with the following features:
Low maintenance shaft drive
A unique longitudinal V-4 engine layout
7.4 US gallon (28 l) fuel tank, one of the largest ever supplied for a motorcycle, giving it a range of about 300 highway miles (480 km)
40 amp, air-cooled alternator to power multiple accessories such as auxiliary lighting, heated grips and electrically heated clothing (special jacket required)
"This is a motorcycle that wishes it were a car ... one of the most comfortable motorcycles I have ever ridden. It has excellent wind protection and great ergonomics"
