Officially a Member of the CB1100 Club

[linuxology_imp]

Had to trailer her home, but after 300 miles. She is safe. She was being neglected and not being treated as she deserved. Glad I was able to save her early and she only has 600 miles. I do think she was driven light based on the previous owner's condition. I gave her a good washing and think she cleaned up quite nice.

 

[the Ferret]

Beautiful! Congratulations and welcome to the club.

600 miles is new. Did they perform the 600 mile service for you or provide you with records that it was done?

 

[Rocky_imp]

Congrats on a great find
I love the red colour too.
My '14 is Spencer blue, which is different and I like it, but deep down I would like it to be red

 

[metallyguitarded_imp]

I've heard that rescued bikes are the most loyal bikes. Forever grateful, she will repay your kindness with unconditional love and loyalty. You'll still need to train her not to soil the carpet and she'll need to be taken out often for exercise. Ah, motorcycles. Man's best friend.

Congrats!

 

[hb9400_imp]

Welcome and congratulations.

 

[emptysea]

Congratulations. Looks great.

 

[linuxology_imp]

Beautiful! Congratulations and welcome to the club.

600 miles is new. Did they perform the 600 mile service for you or provide you with records that it was done?

Ferrett, he did not do it. I will be doing at the very least the oil change tomorrow. It actually has 610 miles. BTW Thanks for the thread on the 600 mile service.

 

[xNE0x_imp]

Welcome. And a tad jealous you have 600 on it. I didn't hit 600 miles on mine last year before the snow hit.

 

[rboe]

It's a shame the original owner couldn't keep her; sometimes the heart is too willing, but life: less so.

Enjoy!

 

[Lord Popgun]

Get some RLETS on that thing!

 

[CB4ME_imp]

Still has the tank stickers! Thanks for giving this neglected beauty a good home.

 

[rboe]

Get some RLETS on that thing!

Now that is just crazy talk...... :angel:

 

[xNE0x_imp]

I took my tank sticker off the second I bought it. Otherwise the first sun will bake that thing right on it.

 

[redbirds_imp]

Great find. Rid the rescued beauty of the stickers and side reflectors.

 

[linuxology_imp]

Do you think the paint under the tank stickers will be a stronger red?

 

[Lord Popgun]

It might be, but I bet not much. After polished a few times and normal being in the sun, It will most likely be good.

I bought a used 2012 ST 1300 last Summer. It was bought new in 2013 and was garage kept. I removed the tank stickers and the paint was a tad different, but you can't tell now after some polish and a 1200 mile home in the Summer sun.

Be aware that if you remove the stickers and just can't stand it for some reason, you can order new ones and put them back.

 

[VOZZA_imp]

Lovely looks like a proper bike.

 

[linuxology_imp]

Please analyze this sticker removal. Did the adhesive not come off with the sticker or is this what it should look like? Wiped it down with WD40 and nothing else is coming off.

 

[DGShannon_imp]

Please analyze this sticker removal. Did the adhesive not come off with the sticker or is this what it should look like? Wiped it down with WD40 and nothing else is coming off.

There shouldn't be anything left. I think you are correct, and the adhesive is still there. Mine was tough to get off, as well. Ended up using Goo Gone.

Link: [url=http://www.amazon.com/Goo-Gone-oz-Removes-stickers/dp/B00006IBNJ]Goo Gone on Amazon

 

[Ole]

GooGone is your buddy here. It works so much better than wd40. Your local Ace or Napa should have it. Maybe even WalMart.