Pan subject to tank slappers?

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Samray · #1 Post by **Samray** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:48 pm

http://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/mostp ... cycles.php

Does anyone still have the Honda ST1300 in their fleet, so far i have recorded over 130+ Police spec ST1300 being returned to Honda under sale of goods act, Honda are releasing a new Pan in 2007.

http://www.policespecials.com/forum/ind ... opic=36572

#2 Post by **Kwackerz** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:19 pm

That was 2005 or 2006 news I think? Seem to remember talk of it when I was down at the Navy place I visited the other year. They had Pan Euros down there in support of the Naval Fleet Review.

In support as being on traffic duties on the land.

Stop typing, Gio.

#3 Post by **Kwackerz** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:22 pm

Thats a lot of dosh to pay for a bunch of Hondas tho'

Surely they'd have been better off with a fleet of GS BMWs

Samray · #4 Post by **Samray** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:47 pm

Must admit I missed the date on that second link, but the story had bypassed me.
Was there any general recall or was it specific to polis spec bikes?

snapdragon · #5 Post by **snapdragon** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:57 pm

I remember various forces reporting problems with them and saying there was a need to change back to older machines or the BMWs, cant have bike bobbies flipping off their steeds to the amusement of the populace can we?

BikerGran · #6 Post by **BikerGran** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 7:22 pm

It was specific to police bikes and the extra equipment that was fitted.

falcomunky · #7 Post by **falcomunky** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 7:46 pm

'Tank'? Shouldnt that be 'Old'?...

Viking · #8 Post by **Viking** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 2:39 am

Here in Oz, the police ST1300s are loaded up with lots of crap. So much so that Honda says "Don't do more than 130 km/hr ".

Which means you theoretically can outrun them. If you could find a street empty enough of traffic to get away with it....

D-Rider · #9 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:59 am

This has been covered in the bike press for quite a long time. From what I remember Police bikes are more prone to the problem due to their equipment but it has been reported on private bikes too.

Honda didn't recognise there was a problem - not sure what their current position is.