Igofar Reviews

Had a problem with a slipping clutch on my 08 1300. Larry was super helpful in getting it resolved. Given the low mileage of 36k, we started with the most likely culprits, replaced the slave cylinder and rebuilt the master but unfortunately the bike needed a new clutch. Got all that done with Larry's expert guidance and now the bike is running tip top again.

For those wondering how an ST burned through a clutch at 36k, let me fill you in. I bought the bike with 8k miles on it in 2015. I have a lot of years experience - I don't ride the clutch or use it to hold on hills, I don't powershift or any other type of abuse. Unless the previous owner burned the life out of it (unlikely, he was an older dude who took care of his stuff) then a very, very likely cause (according to Larry) is oil. I'd been using Rotella T6 for years. I'm sure you've all read the most recent discussion about this very topic.

Not trying to start an oil war. if you do or don't agree, that's fine.

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Larry is one of those rare people you are lucky to meet; the kind that not only has vast knowledge but also the patience and energy to spend time sharing it with others. I have only had my ST for 2 weeks and just registered on this forum 7 days ago, yet Larry has been kind enough to spend his time teaching this complete noob how to get my bike sorted out. To make a long story short, we spoke for a couple hours and formulated a plan to get my SMC and brakes fixed. I had no clue there was anything wrong with the SMC, originally thought that all I needed to do was have new pads installed, nope. Glad I talked to him when I did, because I was about to make a mistake. Thanks again Larry, I'm looking forward to revitalizing my bike with your generous help!
 
You actually don't have to replace entire thing. Why not do some measuring and testing to see what failed? As mentioned earlier, there was broken wire in windings of one. All internal parts available for repairing.

There's also option of someone else doing testing and repairing for you.
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This review is to thank Larry for amazing help with a problem I had up in Wisconsin recently. My clutch line blew and because I live on my bike I was stranded in a campground. I called Larry to see what his take was on the clutch line as I had read other post that I would have to basically pull the bike apart to get to it. Larry disagreed and gave me some advice. With pretty rudimentary tools, patient and finesse, I completed it in 5 hrs. This was after Larry had reach out to Jon , another RAN person who then drove 3 1/2 hrs to help me patch it, which unfortunately did not hold, and then to James, at Tabby Lane, who had a clutch line and sent it to me. Larry really bent over backwards to help me get back on the road. Thank you Larry!
 
Tom P said:
This review is to thank Larry for amazing help with a problem I had up in Wisconsin recently. My clutch line blew and because I live on my bike I was stranded in a campground. I called Larry to see what his take was on the clutch line as I had read other post that I would have to basically pull the bike apart to get to it. Larry disagreed and gave me some advice. With pretty rudimentary tools, patient and finesse, I completed it in 5 hrs. This was after Larry had reach out to Jon , another RAN person who then drove 3 1/2 hrs to help me patch it, which unfortunately did not hold, and then to James, at Tabby Lane, who had a clutch line and sent it to me. Larry really bent over backwards to help me get back on the road. Thank you Larry!
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yes, LARRY IS THE MAN!!!
his knowledge and willingness to help are AMAZING!!
 
I had wanted to meet Larry in person, ever since he talked me and walked me through replacing my SMC on my new-to-me 2008 ST1300 four years ago.
Finally got the chance when I flew to CA and rode back home on my new-used R1250 GS Adventure early November.
The rear dual sport tire wouldn't hold air, so we (he) removed it and we put a new tire on I had with me. He then inspected the front as well, and that one seemed a wild card to get me back to Alabama, so after he dropped me at a local hotel, holding the GSA for ransom unbeknownst to me, he swapped that one out too.
I had a no-tire-worry-free ride nearly 2000mi home.
His wife Christy told him no lifting after his spinal surgery, but he is somewhat stubborn when he feels something needs to be done.
Unfortunately, I didn't get to meet any of his pet rattlesnakes, but he does have other, more tame, specimens to play with.
Imagine having to change a rotten tire on the side of the interstate in the middle of the night, alone, and with no tools...
Larry saved me from all that.
He is one of the crown jewels in this esteemed community and treasure trove of ST knowledge and experience.
 
I wanted to express publicly how much I appreciated Larry's help on sorting out my ST 1300's brakes. The rear brake started dragging after having the rear tire changed at a dealer's shop. They were going to charge me an unreasonable amount of money to correct the issue. I didn't feel confident doing the work myself as I didn't want to mess up any more parts on the ST's complex brake system nor do it incorrectly and put myself in danger from doing something wrong. I posted on the forum my brake issues and Larry contacted me directly and offered his help. He assured me he could talk me through the process to make the necessary repairs. This gave me the confidence to attempt the repairs. He walked me through some tests to do on the bike to figure out what I needed to repair. He gave me a list of parts that I needed to order and once they came in, he made himself available multiple times and talked me through each step of the process of replacing my rear caliper, rear brake pads, rear flange bearings, SMC, front brake pads, and lubricate and torque everything correctly. After which be talked me through the intensive brake bleeding procedure. I was finally able to ride my bike again safely yesterday. Yeah!!! I am sure I have inadvertently left some of the things he helped me check and/or fix off of this list, but I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for all of Larry's help and assistance. He is extremely knowledgeable about the ST and very gracious in sharing that knowledge to help others. Thank you Larry!!!
 
What is even more impressive, to me, is that he can talk us through it over the phone without even laying eyes on the bike. He just knows it that well, including every nut, spring and circlip, and how they are all supposed to fit together and how they function.
This is more than skill and experience... Larry elevates ST whispering to an art form.
 
Hey guys,

Thought it would be cool to document getting my ST1300 running better than new over the next couple of months.

First a little about the bike:
2006 ST1300 w/o ABS
2 owners w/ no service history
159,000 miles
Stock except for a Cee Baileys windshield and Pan European top case.

And a little about me:
I’m 42yrs old w/ a family of 5. I’m an Army infantry vet from the late 90’s. Had a radical “come to Jesus” moment in my early twenties. Went to college in my late twenties. Played a little football and served as the team chaplain. Also served as a Firefighter & EMT in Washington State & Oklahoma over the years and was eyeball deep during COVID serving as an EMT in Oklahoma City.

I recently went back to school for my masters in Addictions Counseling (which is also a part of my story) and am now serving as a counselor in a 90 day treatment facility where I’m spearheading an experiential outdoor therapy program (I take clients to the mountains and into the woods and incorporate clinical therapy into it.) Guys, God has really repurposed my life. So cool.

Now a little about the ST1300 journey:
@Igofar reached out after I posted some questions about brake concerns and he is coming alongside me to identify issues I didn’t know I had and help me accomplish what needs to be done.

He also suggested I include my kids in some of the work and make this a “Family Project.” Such a cool idea and my kids are PUMPED to work with me on this.

Excited to see how this all comes together!
 

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My 5yr old girl helping with servicing the pre-load adjuster.

And naturally, we had to take an impromptu break halfway through to throw the seat back on and make “Vroom Vroom” noises. Oh, and my little girl did too.

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Have some videos of my little girl removing the seat and unscrewing a side panel - but looks like there’s issues with attaching videos. I’ll just take more pictures.

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cneher said:
I recently went back to school for my masters in Addictions Counseling (which is also a part of my story) and am now serving as a counselor in a 90 day treatment facility where I’m spearheading an experiential outdoor therapy program (I take clients to the mountains and into the woods and incorporate clinical therapy into it.) Guys, God has really repurposed my life. So cool.
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I serve at a place called Damascus House. It's a six-month program for drug and alcohol addiction. The program is Biblically based. If you want to know more, just let me know.

Also, my church teaches Biblical Counseling with programs leading to certification in that area.

Chris
 
Daboo said:
I serve at a place called Damascus House. It's a six-month program for drug and alcohol addiction. The program is Biblically based. If you want to know more, just let me know.

Also, my church teaches Biblical Counseling with programs leading to certification in that area.

Chris
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That’s really cool Chris!
 
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