What did you do with your ST1100/ST1300 today?

[skidgillen]

Twas a hot one today...

So i tried this electronic Peltier device cooler under the helmet and around my neck. Cools the blood going to the bio-computer quite well


Well stopping at an usual watering hole helped too

tell me more about the Peltier device please

 

[lomita]

Pulled the axle after installing new pressure regulator on the Atlas Tire machine yesterday. Checked the front wheel bearing play and although minimal, ordered my All Balls bearing and seal kits...

 

[970mike]

I installed a new rear tire on the ST1300 today as it was getting to low to go on the next ride.

 

[TerryS]

I did a re-work on the front damper valving on my 1300. As purchased, it has a Nitron shock and Racetech-ed front end, installed by a local suspension tuner for a PO. On my initial ride home I felt it was a little harsh up front on bumps and so I initially reduced the compression stack from rH34 to 32 as I have been happy with that on my other bikes, and RT suggest the 32 for a more "touring" ride. I left the rebound stack alone but noted it was very light at rH15, well off the RT recommendations. After a few thousand km I decided it was time for a re-think and so I upped the compression to cH33, and the rebound to rH18 (just short of RT's recommended rH19).

Last weekend was a great test over 600km of tortuous twisty bumpy roads, and I can say the 1300 passed with flying colours. It is a little firmer but by no means harsh, and better on the brakes with a little less dive. The control after hitting dips and bumps and on direction changes is much better with the additional rebound damping. Good stuff!

 

[lomita]

I did a re-work on the front damper valving on my 1300. As purchased, it has a Nitron shock and Racetech-ed front end, installed by a local suspension tuner for a PO. On my initial ride home I felt it was a little harsh up front on bumps and so I initially reduced the compression stack from rH34 to 32 as I have been happy with that on my other bikes, and RT suggest the 32 for a more "touring" ride. I left the rebound stack alone but noted it was very light at rH15, well off the RT recommendations. After a few thousand km I decided it was time for a re-think and so I upped the compression to cH33, and the rebound to rH18 (just short of RT's recommended rH19).

Last weekend was a great test over 600km of tortuous twisty bumpy roads, and I can say the 1300 passed with flying colours. It is a little firmer but by no means harsh, and better on the brakes with a little less dive. The control after hitting dips and bumps and on direction changes is much better with the additional rebound damping. Good stuff!

Luv that V4 plate.

 

[TerryS]

Luv that V4 plate.

It's been on a few bikes since I got it in 1987...

 

[okckeith]

I installed a new rear tire on the ST1300 today as it was getting to low to go on the next ride.

Are you sure that bike will last through another tire??? How many miles do you have on it now? I’m 2,500 away from 100,000. I’m enjoying it in the Ozarks for the last 5 days. I’m going to thin my heard. The ST, DR650 and my BMW R1200RS are going away by next year. Keeping my Tiger 800 XCX and adding a ??? Touring bike. New Goldwing, BMW RT or Triumph Trophy.

 

[970mike]

Are you sure that bike will last through another tire??? How many miles do you have on it now? I’m 2,500 away from 100,000. I’m enjoying it in the Ozarks for the last 5 days. I’m going to thin my heard. The ST, DR650 and my BMW R1200RS are going away by next year. Keeping my Tiger 800 XCX and adding a ??? Touring bike. New Goldwing, BMW RT or Triumph Trophy.

That bike is still running strong with 192,000 miles on it now. I still have and ride the DR650 and the Super Tenere.

 

[okckeith]

That bike is still running strong with 192,000 miles on it now. I still have and ride the DR650 and the Super Tenere.

All three are some good bikes!
2,077 miles to go to hit 100,000. I’m going to finally get there.
I just put a little over 1,500 miles on it in the Ozarks.

 

[sterjll]

Upgraded the mufflers on my ‘91 ST1100 from a pair of Two Brothers:



To a pair of stock mufflers off a 2002:


After doing a SS3000 a couple of weeks ago I decided the noise from the TB had to go. After putting the stocks on and hitting the interstate I was amazed at how comfortable the sound of the bike was.

As a bonus it has a nice unobtrusive low note at idle. It just speaks to me...
something like 49/10-49/10-49/10...

 

[AV8R]

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[jrp]

Added swingarm protection to the rear fender on my '98 ST1100. Before and after:

 

[AV8R]

Had a successful escort today and decided to reward ole BeaSTie by replacing his worn handlebar end vibration damper weights with more cool ones:

Before



After


Hopefully there wont be any noticable vibrations as a result of the lighter weights. Will know tomorrow after the 200 mile charity escort ride.

 

[ST Gui]

I put heavier bar end weights on my bike. They look clunky and even a Honda logo won't help but they noticeably reduce (not eliminate) vibration.

 

[cyclenut57]

Changed the front Bridgestone T30 tire today after 12.403 miles and mounted the T31.
Rear tire going on tomorrow.

What else does a rider do on a rainy weekend?

 

[Shawn K]

Put 200 miles on my newly installed Rostra cruise control. Many thanks to Larry Fine for his patience and assistance. It's working a treat!

 

[bstig60]

Just looked at it in the garage. Had Cataract surgery last Wednesday, so I can't ride for a couple of weeks.

 

[Alberto]

Just installed led headlights instead of stock bulbs. So now headlight in low beam drains only 2.2 amps of current in total with the same result) it is somewhere 25 watts only instead of 110 of halogen bulbs) big relief for the alternator)

 

[cyclenut57]

Put the rear GT T31 on . What a pain. Had to zip tie that sucker to get on the rim and still had to use the spoons. I need a tire machine!!!!

 

[TerryS]

I fitted a PR4GT in place of the BT023 that I had been using for the past 6500km. The BT023 was pretty much done and on the wear bars, plus was starting to wear triangular. Before more "touring oriented" riders leap to their keyboards and tell me how the last BT023 they used went to 20,000km, they should ride a mile in my Alpinestars. New Zealand is oft considered a rider's paradise, light traffic and terrifically twisty roads, but we also have a very high incidence of coarse chip seal which seems to be pretty hard on tyres.


My impressions of the PR4 vs BT023 are that the softer carcass of the Michelin adds a lot of compliance making for a plusher ride, and the steering feels much lighter making for faster turn-in; some of that may just be new vs worn.

My oldest friend (whose sister taught me to ride in 1982) has just had an official mid-life crisis and after close to 40 non-riding years decided to treat himself to a bike. Did he buy a sensible middle weight 650 twin? No he did not, straight to an Aprilia 1100 Tuono. I can't fault his taste, but can question his judgment. And he needs to eat more.


After that I went off and properly scuffed in the new PR4, along with the footpeg feelers. We're in the midst of a glorious start to Spring, and conditions have been lovely for past couple of weekends. Making hay while the sun shines, so to speak.