Bike For Sale 2005 ST1300 for sale in Eastern Iowa 23,206 miles, asking $3200 OBO

Price
3200
Current Mileage
23206
Current Location
Davenport, Iowa
ABS
No - NOT ABS Equipped
SupraSabre said:
I had bought (1.5 years ago) a 2006 that had sat for a number of years. I replaced the throttlebody, and changed out the fuel in the lower tank and a new battery. When it wouldn't start, I shot some starter fluid down the throttlebodies and it finally started after a couple of tries. That bike has since been sitting out in a shed and and I have gone out and restarted several times with no issues.

My suggestion would be to drain the main tank as indicated below (see yellow circle - that tube goes down to the bottom of the lower tank and will drain just about all of both tanks - having enough gas cans on hand to hold both gas tanks):

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Remove the upper gas tank, and the air filter housing to expose the throttle body tubes.

You can try shooting some starter fluid down the throats of the tubes, or remove the tubes and expose the throttlebody.

Just a suggestion, nothing I haven't already done. ;)
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Would help to hear from the fuel pump before getting into any of this good stuff.
 
Andrew Shadow said:
Your cell phone when set to vibrate but continuous for about three seconds.
Putting your ear near the passenger seat when you turn the key on makes it easier to hear if you aren't in a quiet location.

The kill switch on the right handle bar has to be in the ON position for the fuel pump to operate.
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Really good description Andrew :thumbsup:
 
Fuel pump heeds to be replaced. Just pull it out and you'll see how disgustingly clogged up it is. But even before taking it out, you'll smell a rotten eggs smell from the spoiled gas.
If you buy the bike, you probably can get a used pump for below $100 and the bike will run for many years.
 
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FastST said:
Fuel pump heeds to be replaced. Just pull it out and you'll see how disgustingly clogged up it is. But even before taking it out, you'll smell a rotten eggs smell from the spoiled gas.
If you buy the bike, you probably can get a used pump for below $100 and the bike will run for many years.
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You can go to the parts store and buy one for a car for under $40. My bike runs fine with one for the last 3 years.
 
I heard that Honda civic pump is the same. Don't know the year.
40$ can be even better option.
 
New person to the site. I'm looking at one in the same situation (been sitting for 2 years). Any other information on getting this bike running?
 
db52282 said:
New person to the site. I'm looking at one in the same situation (been sitting for 2 years). Any other information on getting this bike running?
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May need a new battery. If the gas has been sitting for 2 years, may have gummed up the fuel pump. Can't tell until you try to start it with a charged up battery. Sometimes a fuel cleaner, like SeaFoam and/or Marvel Mystery Oil can help cleam up the fuel lines.
 
db52282 said:
New person to the site. I'm looking at one in the same situation (been sitting for 2 years). Any other information on getting this bike running?
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Well, if you don't hear the pump - it's out. That said, check the pump fuse first (under the seat on left side). Second, if the battery is weak, replace it too. Most likely the bike will start after that.
 
FastST said:
Well, if you don't hear the pump - it's out. That said, check the pump fuse first (under the seat on left side). Second, if the battery is weak, replace it too. Most likely the bike will start after that.
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Thanks FastST!! I have been told to take a flashlight and look for rust in the tank (I presume the upper one). Can rust form in these tanks in 2 years? I may pass on this one if it has rust. Not sure how hard it would be to clean the tanks.

Also, the pump looks to be in the lower tank. Is that correct?
 
Cheap gas, lots of moisture in the tank, no stabilizer/conditioner, stored without the tank filled up, all can result in rust in the tank after two years. It may also be clean as a whistle if it was properly stored. If there is rust it will most likely be in the lower tank where the moisture settles. You can't see in there through the top tank.

Fuel pump is in the bottom of the lower tank.
 
Larry Fine said:
I hate the thought of drawing anything other than fresh gas into the fuel system.
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My plan, if I purchase the bike, would be to do the following:
1. Replace battery
2. Evac all fuel from both tanks
3. Evaluate the health of the fuel pump
4. Replace all spark plugs, engine oil
5. Pump new fresh fuel into tanks with Seafoam included
6. See if she will start

Obviously, if the fuel pump is bad then I will look at replacing it.

Is there something else I need to do (or not do) to get this thing running?

Thanks for all the responses!!
 
If the battery is spimming the starter, then start with #3.
#4 should be the last.
 
MidLife said:
....that may kill a still functioning pump if the tank is too gunky.
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Well, it there's no sound from the pump it won't start. If still functional, then a two three seconds I don't think will hurt it.
But besides, if it's too gunky... idk maybe it's safer to replace it
 
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