Mostly Nekid ST1100, what do you think?

[GTS_Rider]

[CLAY]

Looks like a Guzzi and an older Goldwing got it on, and this is that child...

[mxvet57]

Looks like a Guzzi and an older Goldwing got it on, and this is that child...

 

couldn't of said it better myself.

[naustin]

Paint the black part of the windsheild to match the bike.  

Not bad, actually.  Beats buying new plastic for a bike that old.

[Stealth1100]

Put some clothes on that child!!!!

 

[Altarider]

Two things, if the headlight were bigger it would be in better proportion to the rest of the bike -- my old CB 900F had an 8" light that would have been just right.  And some sort of panel over the plumbing/electrical ahead of and below the tank would be wise, both aesthetically and functionally.  I'd hate to get caught in the rain the way it is right now.

Other than that I'm amazed at how well the faring came off.  I'd have sworn it would look like a Massey Ferguson.

[vfrrider]

Dunno, kinda OK.

Maybe half naked, with an upper fairing only. Definitely ditch the exhaust cover now. Put back the tip over wing supports, blacked out?

Larry
VFRrider

[Frankienuckles]

not to bad, needs somthing to cover up all the plumbing below the steering stem though. and maybe lose the exhaust heat shields..

[falconati]

looks pretty awkward.

[Kraz]

A little odd... but that's Ok... I like stuff you don't see everyday.

I'm sure it looks crazy with the bags on.  I'm not hot on the Honda ST look of integrated bags anyway.

Not bad as-is though.  

[chesthing]

Everything I like about the ST is missing. What possible reason would you choose to ride that over a 1k vstrom?

[coho]

I like it, is it your project?

Definitely +1 on a bigger headlight (or a pair) for proportion.
Here's some inspiration (not my bike):

Click to embiggen.

Edit to attempt silencing of the Resolve ad.  Fail.

[Tar Snake]

Everything I like about the ST is missing. What possible reason would you choose to ride that over a 1k vstrom?

No experience with the ST1100 myself, but both my fully faired Concours and Daytona 1200 were both really hot in the summertime. I did something similar on the Daytona; removed the lowers. It looked good and was noticeably cooler. Maybe that's what the ST owner was after?

If he live in So Cal he could run the fairing through the winter till May or June, then strip down like the photo for the summer.

[krumgrinder]

I like it better that way!    Has a bit of the Boss Hoss look with the transverse V, plugs sticking out the side and exhaust manifolds.  but until you do something about those cans it's still going to sound like a sewing machine!  

[miles]

Everything I like about the ST is missing. What possible reason would you choose to ride that over a 1k vstrom?

Well, the naked ST isn't ugly, for one.

[motrhead]

Two things, if the headlight were bigger it would be in better proportion to the rest of the bike -- my old CB 900F had an 8" light that would have been just right.  And some sort of panel over the plumbing/electrical ahead of and below the tank would be wise, both aesthetically and functionally.  I'd hate to get caught in the rain the way it is right now.

Other than that I'm amazed at how well the faring came off.  I'd have sworn it would look like a Massey Ferguson.

 My sentiments exactly. I have the 8 inch headlight from a Seca 650 on my GL1100. The big girls look good with big headlights.
Side panels below the tank that come down to just above the valve covers would look good, and I would ditch the exhaust covers. That would be enough to clean it right up. If it was mine I would shorten the exhaust can, and it would be nice if there was a way to get rid of the two panels above the front of the exhaust can.
 I can see doing this to a stocker myself. I want to like the ST, and I know they are a great bike, but there's just too much plastic.
 As this bike is, I would gladly ride it.
 Nice work.

[chesthing]

Well, the naked ST isn't ugly, for one.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That said, if you think this bike looks better than a stock one your taste is in your ass.  
No offense to the op - if this bike's farings got messed up and you don't want to spend the money for replacements, this is a reasonable solution.

[GTS_Rider]

Everything I like about the ST is missing. What possible reason would you choose to ride that over a 1k vstrom?

Not mine.  For sale $2,900 locally, just posted the pic because it's something you don't see every day.

[chesthing]

3 grand buys a nice complete one, can't imagine someone buying it for that price - but stranger things have happened.

[motrhead]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That said, if you think this bike looks better than a stock one your taste is in your ass.  

  I like 'em naked. Sorry.

[Black Ice]

I think I saw that very bike for sale in AZ a year or two ago.  

[chesthing]

   I like 'em naked. Sorry.

I prefer a ride that doesn't result in rocks 'n shit hitting me, getting sick after riding in sub 50 degree weather and having my ears ring all summer from wind noise. I also like to be able to carry stuff - sometimes I actually use my bike other than for recreation. Call me crazy.

[motrhead]

 Call me crazy.

You're crazy.
 I carry stuff, wear ear plugs, and haven't had anything besides bugs hit me. I use my bikes for sport-touring...YMMV

[chesthing]

I rode a shield-less Valkyrie for 5 years and a 919 for 1 year, I'll never go back to a naked bike. More power to you, although it is a matter of time before you get hit with a nice size rock. One broke the skin on my nuckle through my glove one time.
Btw, earplugs actually do something to stop wind noise? since when?

[alarue]

I like the idea. I think they need a smaller front fender... one that doesn't look like it belongs on a fully-faired bike. The larger headlight is a good idea, too. It'd probably look better without the windshield, or with a bikini fairing.

[motrhead]

I rode a shield-less Valkyrie for 5 years and a 919 for 1 year, I'll never go back to a naked bike. More power to you, although it is a matter of time before you get hit with a nice size rock. One broke the skin on my nuckle through my glove one time.
Btw, earplugs actually do something to stop wind noise? since when?

 Well I've been riding naked for over thirty years, and no rocks so far...knock on wood   I did catch a big hard bug on the bridge of my sunglasses at 75 mph on a gravel road one day...almost took me off the bike Not a problem with a full face helmet.
 Actually I've been wearing noise cancelling earbuds lately. They work great too.

[chesthing]

Just last Fri I had a nice size rock ping off my shield at 80 mph, would have hit me in the shoulder or chest.
I've also had a rock hit my helmet hard enough to take paint off. Maybe it's where I live (rocky mts) that there's more rocks kicked up by traffic?
Anyway, glad you enjoy naked bikes, again, you can have 'em.

[motoguy128]

It needs some custom headers.  Those aluminum castings don;t look athat sharp.  The electrical and plastic junk near the steering head above the engine could use some kind of cover.

[1KPerDay]

Everything I like about the ST is missing. What possible reason would you choose to ride that over a 1k vstrom?

1. Shaft drive
2. way better looking.

 

[mxvet57]

 Well I've been riding naked for over thirty years

At least put on some assless chaps on.

[Black Ice]

At least put on some assless chaps on.

<----shoots beer out his nose  

[motrhead]

At least put on some assless chaps on.

 Don't expect any pictures any time soon...

[HipGnosis]

 Don't expect any pictures any time soon...

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[Justin]

If you're asking for opinions, I think it's ugly. Nakedness does not suit that bike. But hey, you know what they say about opinions..

[sammyseaman]

If you're asking for opinions, I think it's ugly. Nakedness does not suit that bike. But hey, you know what they say about opinions..

I'm with Justin on this one. Although it would be near impossible to make an ST1100 good looking. It's true  

[Altarider]

Gotta disagree.  Right now the naked 11 is at the same point as the first generation Goldwing -- a Japanese morphing of a Euro classic.  The Wing was a 4 cyl version of the BMW R90.  Yes, more complex with 4 cyls and liquid cooling but there were benefits too.  The naked ST suggests a 4 cyl Moto Guzzi V 11.  Yes heavier, more complex, and not Italian, but so was the 'Wing 30 years ago compared to the Beemer (except for the Italian part anyway).

I ask everyone here, if Honda had taken a GL 1000, put it on a diet, added a bikini faring and Hondaline hard bags, who of us wouldn't be sport touring on it right now?

I commend the naked ST for being the closest thing to that GL 1000-S that anyone has come up with in a long time.

[sammyseaman]

Gotta disagree.  Right now the naked 11 is at the same point as the first generation Goldwing -- a Japanese morphing of a Euro classic.  The Wing was a 4 cyl version of the BMW R90.  Yes, more complex with 4 cyls and liquid cooling but there were benefits too.  The naked ST suggests a 4 cyl Moto Guzzi V 11.  Yes heavier, more complex, and not Italian, but so was the 'Wing 30 years ago compared to the Beemer (except for the Italian part anyway).

I ask everyone here, if Honda had taken a GL 1000, put it on a diet, added a bikini faring and Hondaline hard bags, who of us wouldn't be sport touring on it right now?

I commend the naked ST for being the closest thing to that GL 1000-S that anyone has come up with in a long time.

Me. And I love the nakeds.

[Mach VIII]

Sorry, I'm with Sammy and Justin on this one - that thing is ugly as shite.  At least fully faired it's just bland & boring; half-stripped it just looks stooopid and out of balance.

[coho]

I ask everyone here, if Honda had taken a GL 1000, put it on a diet, added a bikini faring and Hondaline hard bags, who of us wouldn't be sport touring on it right now?

I did, it was my first ST bike.  But it was an 1100.  

[sagerat]

Gotta agree, those early GW's looked fine naked.  The ST, uh, not so much.  Somethings, such as your grandmother, are not meant to be seen naked.