replacing my ST1300

[easy rider]

Well its been a long road 136k on the clock and we could, not get the swing arm off its stuck solid.

Garage went into administration and is now closed so got my bike back as they had no time to finish trying but its still clunking as you engage and disengage the clutch while slow riding and you can feel it under the pegs and through to the shaft.

Was thinking u joint as everything else checked out fine in the shaft drive the bearings and everything all good but unable to get u joint replaced and considering the cost i have decided to take her off road and use money to buy a low milage ST1300 A9 from 2011 with about 18k on the clock.will probably strip my old one down for parts as many parts were replaced over the last year such as master cylinders fuel pump, brake discs sensors which will keep for my replacement pan.

Gutted loved my bike its just costing too much to keep fixing it and the swing arm being stuck on solid was the last straw can't risk the u joint failing completely.

Really gutted about completely motorbikes in Abergele closing, such a great bunch of people!

I hope they get bought out locally or manage get together and start something new up with the same team.

Really Feel for everyone have all my fingers crossed for a good outcome.

Group dealership expanding to much increasing costs and over spending with limited revenue and it's the poor people working for them that end up suffering.

I have everything crossed for them all.

Martin

 

[Erdoc48]

Sorry to see it come off the road, but I agree if it’s not worth repairing, ST1300s aren’t too expensive as a replacement (well, for an ST1300)- I also agree with taking parts off (assuming you can store them longer term) and have items at the ready that may not be easily replaceable (like ECU, even though you have a newer bike). Good luck on the new one!

 

[W0QNX]

That nut can also be taken off with a punch. I've done it 3 times without a "special tool".

 

[easy rider]

That nut can also be taken off with a punch. I've done it 3 times without a "special tool".

I am going to just put the bike to one side for now but it actually broke the tool trying to get the swing arm bolts off. They applied heat and tried again with the new tool still would not move. It’s a shame because apart from the u joint problem it goes fine.
If the garage were not closing after going bust with a bit more time they may have got it off but time is money. And if they had not rebuilt and give it back to me It would probably be stuck in the shop

Going to move over my speakers radio and sat navigation kit

Might see if someone else can try and get the swing arm off but for now I need a bike I can ride.

It’s got a lot of new parts on it so I am keeping it in storage for now I have plenty of space.

 

[CruisingDog]

I am going to just put the bike to one side for now but it actually broke the tool trying to get the swing arm bolts off. They applied heat and tried again with the new tool still would not move. It’s a shame because apart from the u joint problem it goes fine.
If the garage were not closing after going bust with a bit more time they may have got it off but time is money. And if they had not rebuilt and give it back to me It would probably be stuck in the shop

Going to move over my speakers radio and sat navigation kit

Might see if someone else can try and get the swing arm off but for now I need a bike I can ride.

It’s got a lot of new parts on it so I am keeping it in storage for now I have plenty of space.

Might be worth spraying it with a penetrating oil whilst you leave it. Let is seep in. I think there are a few brands that eat rust too.

 

[SMSW]

I watched a video of a guy restoring an old Jaguar engine. One of the pistons had frozen in the cylinder, and the guy put penetrating oil on top of the piston and let it soak for several weeks. After removing the crankshaft, he whacked the piston down with a wood block and hammer. I don't know if the swingarm pivot/nut will hold liquid (penetrating oil) like the stuck piston in the cylinder, but if it will, you might lay the bike down and let the penetrating oil soak in. A mixture of auto trans fluid and acetone (50:50) is said to be a great homemade mix.