That's not an oops. That's a holy cow check this STeal I just made. So, are you gonna fix and sell or fix and keep?
Oops I did it again !
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Yep....good catch. One has a little oweee, but the other has seen a couple tips.
Just finished the valve clearance check.........77,000 miles and they are all within spec. Only one exhaust is running at the limit of tight. I was pleased.. but the gaskets are shot. Just put in an order for both and and new right hand mirror.
Is it bed time yet ??????
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I Like fixing them. and for the price I can keep it for my sons to join me, or for any of you EaST coaSTers who don't have WA on your STate list done yet.....fly out and ride with me on this new bike. It will ride like a new one when I'm done with it.
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From my recollection of when we viewed the bike you also have the added bonus of dealing with Charlotte and her relatives.... Looks good in your garage and am looking forward to seeing her on the road when she's cleaned up.
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So, here's an update on what got done this weekend......
Lot-o-cleaning.
Valves checked - OK
New thermostat
tighten hose clamps
change oil
change final drive oil
Change coolant
Top off rear shock preload oil
Did I say Lot-o-cleaning.......see below difference in the front forks behind the fairing.
and the pipes.....
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Lot-o-cleaning.
Valves checked - OK
New thermostat
tighten hose clamps
change oil
change final drive oil
Change coolant
Top off rear shock preload oil
Did I say Lot-o-cleaning.......see below difference in the front forks behind the fairing.
and the pipes.....
ToddC
Wow, nice pipes! How many miles will they look that way?
You're really making me kick myself for passing on it... Boy that is cleaning up nicely.
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I haven't tried it but was told bug spray (Off) that contains Deet restores headlight cataracts maybe it will help with this.
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Looking good! 
Wow, who'd a thunk it woulda been that perty underneath all that rust
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Cleaned up the wheels.....fronts were covered in dried fork oil and road grime.....
check out how clean the front of motor is now in third pic......click to enlarge.Back wheel looks good too....
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Painfully clean.... My foot is getting sore from kicking myself....
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OK an update on the ol' grey Mare.....
Got the new valve cover gaskets yesterday, so today is install the new gaskets and the new left mirror from Partzilla.
In my first report I stated that it looked like no one had looked at the valves, but I can tell someone was under the covers because there was gasket sealant on the old crusty gaskets. When checkin the valve clearances they were all OK.
The next things to do after this is to take the bike to the dealer for the warranty inspections and the ground wire repair that were Honda recalls for the 2003 model year.
I already worked a deal with the local Honda dealer, Ride Motorsports, that if I bring in the bike naked (so they don't get to screw up my fairing) for the warranty service, they will rebuild my forks seals and wipers for half price, if I bring in the forks off the bike. Kinda a win win.
Then it's time to burn up the old gas and maybe smoke the old tire before I replace it...... ;-)
Anyone done a burnout on their ST1300??? Get any video? or pics?
I haven't done one in years......it was standard when I was a young buck to have a tire roast before removing the rear for a new one.
Ok time to go have fun in the garage......
ToddC
Got the new valve cover gaskets yesterday, so today is install the new gaskets and the new left mirror from Partzilla.
In my first report I stated that it looked like no one had looked at the valves, but I can tell someone was under the covers because there was gasket sealant on the old crusty gaskets. When checkin the valve clearances they were all OK.
The next things to do after this is to take the bike to the dealer for the warranty inspections and the ground wire repair that were Honda recalls for the 2003 model year.
I already worked a deal with the local Honda dealer, Ride Motorsports, that if I bring in the bike naked (so they don't get to screw up my fairing) for the warranty service, they will rebuild my forks seals and wipers for half price, if I bring in the forks off the bike. Kinda a win win.
Then it's time to burn up the old gas and maybe smoke the old tire before I replace it...... ;-)
Anyone done a burnout on their ST1300??? Get any video? or pics?
I haven't done one in years......it was standard when I was a young buck to have a tire roast before removing the rear for a new one.
Ok time to go have fun in the garage......
ToddC
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Somebody is having way too much fun! 
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Somebody is having way too much fun!
that's what happens when I am under employed........
And you are right....it is fun !
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All these nekid STs... what's this place coming to? Joe, have you seen this?
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Sorry Joe, I'll get her clothes back on. I even rode her 32 miles Neked this afternoon for the first time. Now it has 77,032 miles on it....
Hope this is more family friendly shot of the Ol' Grey Mare....pre strip down.
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Hope this is more family friendly shot of the Ol' Grey Mare....pre strip down.
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If you still need to clean up the faded plastic I've had great luck with wipe new. Used it on faded jeep fenders two years ago and they still look great.