the Ferret
Daily rider since May 1965
My ST is in the shop getting some service work done and since they had all the plastic off I requested the valves be checked. Glad to report at 54,000 miles they are all still in spec.
Having never worked on the 1300, only the 1100, that figure sounds not just high, but insane. Did Honda do something significantly different with the 1300 that would explain the difference?The shop here wants $1,100 which is way too high.
Thats because most of those miles are retired speed miles! You need to pull that bike out of 2nd gear and get off the idle!My ST is in the shop getting some service work done and since they had all the plastic off I requested the valves be checked. Glad to report at 54,000 miles they are all still in spec.
Doug, they did ask me how often I ran it to redline? I said it's never been over 5000 rpms. They suggested " blowing it out once in awhile" lolThats because most of those miles are retired speed miles! You need to pull that bike out of 2nd gear and get off the idle!
just kidding.
Mines at 42k.. hasn't needed nothing yet.. so far
Its okay to crack the throttle every now and then!Doug, they did ask me how often I ran it to redline? I said it's never been over 5000 rpms. They suggested " blowing it out once in awhile" lol
5K? Are you serious? 50 lashes with a wet noodle! You need to give that poor bike some breathing room! I have lost count how many times mine has hit redline and the dreaded governor kicks in! 4: I just feel like it should spin above 8K more than it does...Doug, they did ask me how often I ran it to redline? I said it's never been over 5000 rpms. They suggested " blowing it out once in awhile" lol
Yea, But on the other hand there's people I wouldn't let push my push mower after watching them operate their bike!You do an engine no good, in the long run, by babying it constantly and the opposite extreme to over revving is lugging the engine, which is even worse. Engines are designed with a redline for a purpose and, especially during the break in period, it is quite important to let the engine run to its potential on occasion, to properly wear in and seat various components, like rings and valves.