Igofar Reviews

Sadlsor said:
My 8oz jar has started to separate -- a puddle of oil on top of a silver substance resembling clay, when I unscrew the top. (Getting it on my fingers in the process, no matter how much I wipe off the rim before putting the top back on.)
I think I'll use a rubber kitchen spatula, scrape it all out, and put it all in a mixing bowl. Put the beaters in the bowl for a minute, and it will probably last another 15 years.
It's lasted a long time, because I don't take my bike or my car apart very often. A little bit goes a long way, especially when you keep it on your nuts and bolts, and keep it off your hands.
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As you know (and stated) this stuff never goes away so that beater and spatula just became discards items or you have "shop" versions now. I know my wife would kill me if I used them in the garage.
 
Sadlsor said:
Umm, well, ...I may have been kidding.
(geez) :D
Never forget -- I am bilingual, and Sarcasm is my second language!
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Yeah, I get sarcasm, it is my third language (after Smart ass) but I always seem to miss it in text or electronically. I get into great arguments with some of my coworkers that alway lead to a phone call and a moment where one of us goes..."That's not what I meant", and then all is well.

Sorry for being too literal, sorry for saying sorry. Damn it's that Canadian thing again.
 
I apologize, Larry.
Self-excised 3 of my silly posts. I'll try to be better, but it's a constant struggle.
Thanks for the reminder.
 
Larry (@Igofar ) suggested I adjust the balancer shafts on my ST1300 and sent me a photo from the service manual which I was able to use to do that job. The required adjustment was small, only one notch per side but it has made a remarkable difference in the smoothness of the bike, no vibration! Thank you Larry. :)
 
I have nothing to offer that hasn't been said before. This guy is a WEALTH of knowledge that he just happily helps out with. My issue: I had replaced the SMC parts couple years ago, but the pedal always felt "squishy" to me, and just thought that was the way it was....couple years go by and it still feels wrong, so I attack it again, this time had trouble getting fluid out the of the last bleeder. Posted up here for help as I searched and couldn't come up with answers. He spent time on the phone with me WHILE he was in Maui on vacation. Explained things to me in a way that I understood. Helped me know what parts I needed and gave some tips to check out items that could be easily fixed and add to the awesomeness that is the ST. Followed up with me and answered my calls when he could. Guy is a walking engineering text book, and the result is that my bike runs better and stops on a dime like never before. Thank you, thank thank you again.
 
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kscssmith said:
I met Larry last year on a RTE when he took my bike hostage and bled my breaks and clutch. I very pleased with Larry's knowledge and level of care for bike and me.
So a few weeks ago I called Larry and asked his advice on how to change the fork seals. Larry told me what parts to order and invited me come to his house and he would repair them for a really good price. I live near Yosemite, so its a 3 hour drive for me to get to Larry's place. Due to my lack of confidence in local shops I decided to take the drive.

I showed up a Larry's place at 9am on a Sunday and Larry informed me "Now that I have your bike..." and preceded to list off many more projects he wanted to do . I said, well I didn't plan on extra charges. Larry told me that this was already in the original estimate.
So I not only got my fork seals done, but I got my throttles timed, my coolant flushed, thermostat changed, hose clamps changed, mystery plug sealed, oil changed, gear oil changed, axles greased, clutch and breaks bled, windshield tracks cleaned and greased, throttle cables lubed, and washed and waxed every inch. (Please forgive me Larry if I forgot anything) no my bike handles better, responds instantly, stops on a dime, (and gives change) and now I don't have as much heat coming up from under tank and seat.

So all in all, if anyone is in the market for a fantastic mechanic that has does above and beyond level of workmanship please look up Igofar.
Thank you Larry for all you did for me and my bike. I am very happy with all of it. It was worth the drive both times.
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I too take my hat off to lgofar, Larry has already helped me from afar with my ST1300 issues. His generosity is only exceeded by the knowledge he has.
 
Larry does a excellent job in describing what needs to be checked and then describes in detail on how to perform the procedure. He helped me greatly last year when I had the smc brake issue, I ended up replacing pistons, seals, washers, etc on both front and rear brakes but feel much more positive that the brakes are working correctly now, the key is to perform the recommended maintenance.
 
Xsoldier2000 said:
I have nothing to offer that hasn't been said before. This guy is a WEALTH of knowledge that he just happily helps out with. My issue: I had replaced the SMC parts couple years ago, but the pedal always felt "squishy" to me, and just thought that was the way it was....couple years go by and it still feels wrong, so I attack it again, this time had trouble getting fluid out the of the last bleeder. Posted up here for help as I searched and couldn't come up with answers. He spent time on the phone with me WHILE he was in Malibu on vacation. Explained things to me in a way that I understood. Helped me know what parts I needed and gave some tips to check out items that could be easily fixed and add to the awesomeness that is the ST. Followed up with me and answered my calls when he could. Guy is a walking engineering text book, and the result is that my bike runs better and stops on a dime like never before. Thank you, thank thank you again.
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Malibu? Really? What do you have Barbie on your mind?
I was in Maui.....as in Hawaii :rofl1:
Thanks for the kind words though, and for allowing me to assist you in whispering your bike.
Ride safe, and have fun with your Son.
Larry
 
I caught that too, but thought maybe you just decided to make it an extended surfing tour.
How much for 2 tickets to Australia?
 
Add me to the list of very satisfied customers of the white courtesy phone!1632228042331.png

It took me a while to actually get started on replacing my clutch slave cylinder but after talking to Larry a few times on the phone and gathering all the needed parts and tools (including a few unorthodox "tools" he recommends) it was easier than I thought it would be. The hardest part was laying my fat old body on the garage floor and then having to get back up over and over because I left something on the other side of the bike.
During the phone conversations he had me check a bunch of other stuff out to see if I had any other looming issues. So far it looks like I only need to do a brake system flush and change out my pads for OEM and clean things up.
Thanks again Larry for all of your help!
 
Larry is the best!

st1300 Rear Brake.jpg I joined this ST1300 forum in hopes to find some help. I bought a 2003 ST with a frozen SMC unknown to me at the time. This caused the rear caliper to melt (see pictures at the top). Me not knowing the ST1300 at all bought a new caliper for the rear, pads, and a new disk. installed same, bleed the rear caliper. Not realizing that I'm doing it all wrong. A test ride proves that as the new caliper melts. Much like the pictures at the top of this thread. That is when I turned to google and found this forum. The response was almost immediate with advice and assurance that Igofar would most likely be in touch.
He was and as they say, the rest is history.
We replaced the SMC, pads all around with the correct OEM parts, rear caliper assembly. Bled the brake system under the tutelage of Igofar. All went well with the exception of the main feed tube
(TUBE, FUEL JOINT 17545-MCS-G00) from the gas tank to the fuel pump tank ruptured and needed to be replaced and was, costing me a week. In the end it was all worth it.
I have finally put this work Larry and I have into this brake job plus fuel line failure repair. The test rides have been flawless, so much so that I have the confidence to allow my wife to ride with me...she has and enjoys it greatly. This is all due to Larry's generosity with his time, knowledge, skill in teaching novices like me, time away from his family, sacrificing his vacation time to answer my plea for help. But Larry's greatest attribute is his humility. For all this Larry asks for nothing but, for one to pay it forward.
Without Larry I would have a great big 600+lb paper weight and only hope to do Larry right by paying this forward someday, Still there is much to learn about this awesome machine I have.
I am very happy with the results.not in my garage without a melted rear caliper.jpgrepaired brake.jpg
 
hfny1978 said:
Without Larry I would have a great big 600+lb paper weight
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Actually, a 700lb + paper weight, but lets just agree... "heavy"!

I too have been fortunate to be a recipient of Larry's knowledge of this machine and with his generosity with his time. My new-to-me 2010 ST1300A seems to be in pretty good condition. But the typical issues have not been looked after. So, with Larry's help, I was able to refresh and set up the rear shocks preload and dial in the rebound. A short ride today confirmed that the suspension is much better. Imagine that!

Then on to flushing the brakes and determining that the installed brake pads are aftermarket and not ideal in the long run. OEM pads on order. To finish up, a service of the rear wheel and spline gear.

I'm pretty sure that doing this maintenance with Larry's guidance makes the outcome as good as and maybe better than if I had paid a shop to do it.

Thank you, Larry!
 
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I ask what I thought was a simple question. Larry gave me such a complete answer. In such detail. From, all the wrenches I would need. To the reasons I had a problem. The problem is/was the bike pulls slightly to the right. Larry explained the why and how of the problem, then gave me detailed instructions on how to correct the problem. Which will overall increase the performance as well as the safety of the bike. He could have stopped right there, I would have been more than happy. No he went even further, giving me tips ind instructions on the rear brakes, which pads to use, and more importantly, Why to use those pads. how to properly tighten the bolts on the rear caliper and again why, when he explained it, it made prefect sense. then Larry gave me pointers on how to set the rear suspension. how to get the preload cleaned out and working again, as well as how to adjust the settings, which again will improve the handling and over all safety of the bike. all in all Larry talked to me for 2 hours! When he could have types a few lines and called kit good. He took enough interest in and my problem to call me and talk me through the entire process. Not only is Larry a valuable resource to the ST community, he is a caring and kind person. I am indeed fortunate to have contacted him. he helped more than he may ever know. Now I have some small amount of knowledge, that I can share. I look forward to working on me bike and making it as good as it can be, I hope in the future I can draw of the vast knowledge Larry offers to solve the next mystery that my ST offers me. Thank you IGOFAR I really appreciate the time you gave me, to answer my question going above and beyond in doing so. Ride Safe.
 
Well, I was having some issues with my dad's 2003 ST1300A ABS system, and had talked to a few others on the forum regarding the problem. After reading a bunch of other stories of owners with similar issues, I was thinking it had to be a bad ABS control module. @Igofar called me and talked with me for hours about everything regarding the ST1300. I learned a lot not only about this bike, but just wrenching in general, and we shared some quality conversation/laughs/etc. I greatly appreciate all of your help Igofar! Thanks again!
 
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