What did you do with your ST1100/ST1300 today?

Is the copper anti-seize similar (except chemically) to that evil, demon-possessed silver crap?

It makes removing fasteners much less stressful (is this rusted in place?), it simply gets on EVERYthing within 4 feet. I'm super careful about touching things, but when I go to collect all my tools to put them away, every single one has a smear of anti-seize somewhere on it!

I just picked it up for a picture. It's ridonkulous!
 

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Sadlsor said:
Is the copper anti-seize similar (except chemically) to that evil, demon-possessed silver crap?
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The benefit of copper slip: it ain't alive... ;)
Hence it won't suddenly appear anywhere...
Loctite 8065 C5-A is brilliant, like a Blistex, dip the end of a bolt in, install... remove with ease and no damage a couple of years later...

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And I spray the exhaust clamps, bolts and joints with copper spray during any occasion the rear wheel is removed...
Weird smell on the next red light though... ;)
 
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Alright, job done, engages around 1/2 travel again, shifting into neutral from 1st or 2nd while stationary also improved...

During such tasks I find that all the "use copper slip here" & "frequently replenish/protect with copper spray" OCD really pays off...
remove fairing, check...
removing crash-bar, check...
Removing heat-shields, check...
loosen exhaust clamp, check...
removing down-pipes, check...
not a single problem, all bolts well preserved and operational...

pretty straightforward job, that Oberon clutch receiver looked brand new, like just out the box...
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Thanks for that. I may have to go that route as mine is catching in the last 3-4mm. I am sure it is less than last year. I may try the Oberon before I tackle the clutch plates.
 
Oh well, been at it again. All things being equal, we are off on a trip down the south of Italy in the next few days (hopefully getting to Sicily eventually). When we travel down the French autoroutes in the car (normally en-route to skiing) we like to listen to 107.7FM, the French Autoroute radio channel, both for traffic information and the music. Although I have a DAB adapter fitted tp play through my Autocom, France has yet to move into the DAB age and the Autoroute Radio is only available on FM and I have never managed to get decent reception on the bike using my Sony Walkman's FM receiver so I've bitten the bullet and fitted a Marine FM/AM radio. It was actually easier than I expected. Remove the headlight adjuster and relocate to between the instrument panel and the headlights, I can easily reach the adjuster by just putting my hand under the cowl.

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Then increased the opening in the cowl to give me an approximately 80mm hole. At this point the Radio JUST managed to fit into the cowl space but was touching the inner frame so I wanted a little more space at the rear. This was achieved using a T Type Round 80mm Rubber Grommet which also gives the radio a little more cushioning.

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I routed the audio out through the DAB adaptor (I select Digital or Auxillary as required). As the DAB adaptor does not have a volume control and tries to blow your brain out through the earpieces, I installed an in-line Mini 3.5mm Volume Controller between the adaptor and Autocom that fits neatly under the dash and with a bit of velcro for purchase with my gloves the volume is easily adjusted without having to reach down to the radio (some dinky floruesent stickers help me remember which way to turn up/down).

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Oh yes, the radio is mounted against the cowl from the rear so can't just be pulled out and comes with a rubber cover that might just keep prying fingers away :mad: Although it will be interesting to see how long that survives!

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All told, quite a nice fit.

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Nearly became a hood ornament at a 4way stop. Lady who pulled to a stop across from me, AFTER I was already at a full stop, just bolted into the intersection while I was mid left turn. I got on the binders a bit to hard and dumped the bike and sprained my arm. Lucky though, she stopped a couple of inches from me.
 
Let's just keep making them miss us.
Sorry for the dropsie; hope that arm heals fast.
Good time for a reminder: it would be wise for us all to continually PRACTICE quick stops and swerves, so the skills will be sharp when we need them.
(I mention this only because you said, "I got on the binders a bit to hard and dumped the bike...")
I'm so very glad you didn't crash and get really hurt!
 
Sadlsor said:
Let's just keep making them miss us.
Sorry for the dropsie; hope that arm heals fast.
Good time for a reminder: it would be wise for us all to continually PRACTICE quick stops and swerves, so the skills will be sharp when we need them.
(I mention this only because you said, "I got on the binders a bit to hard and dumped the bike...")
I'm so very glad you didn't crash and get really hurt!
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... or go down unfamiliar access roads... :rofl1:
 
Sadlsor said:
Let's just keep making them miss us.
Sorry for the dropsie; hope that arm heals fast.
Good time for a reminder: it would be wise for us all to continually PRACTICE quick stops and swerves, so the skills will be sharp when we need them.
(I mention this only because you said, "I got on the binders a bit to hard and dumped the bike...")
I'm so very glad you didn't crash and get really hurt!
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Yep, my bad....ironically, I was on my way to a parking lot to practice slow speed maneuvers and u-turns.
 
I looked at the tires on my ST1300 and thought to myself, geeze those tires really look scary and rode my harley to work.
 
Replaced fan temp switch on my ST1100 . Old original one started to engage too late, almost at red zone, making engine running very hot. Bought aftermarket one and forgot to check working temperature, now fan kicks in too soon and works almost always. As I understand, we need 100C temp sensor, right? not 85C?
 
After a return from a 3200 mile trip with my son in law - she gets a rest in the shop, strip down and clean up, oil change and any service due or needed. Did Seattle to Oceanside CA and back. Nine days, playing wing man for his first long run of his planning and learning. He’s done well - my ST chalked up another coastal run.
 
I feel your pain, this spring sold two of my restored bikes. Silvy and Babe both with 650 v twins cx engines . It is alot nicer to sell to a friend cause you get to ride with them. Reason why hurts the most though.
 
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