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Yes they should have!!. Honda shoulda put em on standard.
Yes they work great and look good also!
Yes they should have!!. Honda shoulda put em on standard.
Here's how you fix your heat problem: www.donferrario.com/st1300I just purchased a 2006 st1300 and have discovered the dreaded heat problem.
Holy cow, I never thought about that. I've been riding motorcycles for over 30 years and never realized that they generate heat. Thanks for the enlightenment.Turn the motor off and the heat is gone! It is a 1300CC motor burning gasoline that will make some heat!! :flame
I wish it had worked.Here's how you fix your heat problem: www.donferrario.com/st1300
yep.. just all depends on the bike. My ShortTime '04 had no heat issue, just once I felt a warm shin on my way to FerrySToc.Holy cow, I never thought about that. I've been riding motorcycles for over 30 years and never realized that they generate heat. Thanks for the enlightenment.
Between the guys that make this comment and the ones that say there is no heat issue, these discussions never go very far. After all its all in our heads.
Check this linky ...I just bought a 2006 st1300 and am getting to enjoy the extra heat on my legs. I've read that there are two types of wind deflectors available, the honda fairing deflectors and the Baker air wings. Does anyone have any good pictures of what they look like when they are installed?
I owned two ST1100s and put about 180k miles on them before the 2003 ST 1300 I have owned for 10 years and can tell you that the 1100, while not exactly cool, is much less hot than the 1300. There are some tricks to decreasing the heat, but generally a FI bike is going to run hotter than a comparable carb bike.I've been riding my second ST1100, 1999 std., since 2006 and I'm wanting to upgrade to maybe the ST1300A for the following advantages: less metal to rust, ABS, no timing belts to change, hopefully more upright riding position, electric windshield, better braking, quicker turning and here is a big one, less cockpit heat. And maybe a warranty. Everyone please comment. The lack of cruise control is mystifying. Does marketing have people that actually ride motorcycles?
The other bike I'm going to look over closely is the Yamaha FJR1300ES. The ergonomics concern me as does the reputation of the early models baking the rider. Also the ST1300 should be easier to check valve lash, at least the ST1100 is easy. I don't really trust BMW anymore so that is out. I like the styling and simple tech of the Moto Guzzi but a minimum of six hours to a dealer and not so great factory speed of warranty issues. I've even considered a Harley Davidson FLH model but my riding style is too aggressive for those and the transmissions clunk and clang like steel trash cans on garbage pick up day.
My new to me 2007 ST1300 is hotter than I can stand. No doubt the hottest bike I've owned. It actually takes the joy out of riding for me.Here's how you fix your heat problem: www.donferrario.com/st1300
Trust me - going from an ST1100 to some (not all) ST1300s, you will think you just bought an oven to ride - especially if you raise the seat up to the top notch. ;-) You might look at ST1100 ABSII - you'll find the brakes close to the ST1300's stopping power. Risers are easy to add to the ST1100. There's also a 'gadget' called a STEFI Plate that cuts wayback on the air coming up from the forks. I have my timing belts changed at 100,000 miles so that's not such a big deal unless you really ride an awful lot. I also have a prototype adjustable windshield for the ST1100 made by MadStad Engineering and a rough plan for an electric version - just haven't got around to it. BTW, I have 15,000+ miles on ST1300 rentals so I am familiar with the ST1300. ;-) Just some ideas for you to ponder.I've been riding my second ST1100, 1999 std., since 2006 and I'm wanting to upgrade to maybe the ST1300A for the following advantages: less metal to rust, ABS, no timing belts to change, hopefully more upright riding position, electric windshield, better braking, quicker turning and here is a big one, less cockpit heat. And maybe a warranty. Everyone please comment. The lack of cruise control is mystifying. Does marketing have people that actually ride motorcycles?
Looking at another post with pictures I already have the Honda wind deflectors, (thought that was stock) gosh looks like the previous owner already did everything to help with this heat issue. I guess it was too much for him too. That's why I got a super clean highly accessorized bike with super low mileage so easily. It's in the 60's low 70's now, I can't imagine Florida's summer heat on this bike. I hope I can get used to it, someone may be getting a good deal on this bike.My new to me 2007 ST1300 is hotter than I can stand. No doubt the hottest bike I've owned. It actually takes the joy out of riding for me.
I've been reading every single post I can find on this issue here and decided to do the above. I discovered it's already been done. I can't imagine how bad it must have been if that actually helped? I don't know as I have no comparison. I think I'll re-work my inards drilling some holes and give that a try. If no workie, I'll spend some more coin on the deflectors.
It seems obvious from looking at them, that they redirect the hot air coming off the valve covers further outward.I just purchased a 2006 st1300 and have discovered the dreaded heat problem.
I've been reading these forums and some of the suggested corrections are installing the Honda faring deflectors or the Baker deflectors. How do they deflect the air? Is the air forced back under the bike? How do they keep the heat off of your thighs?
Before I drop several hundred dollars on these things I'd like to get a good idea how these work. Thanks
Dragonslayer, I ride all summer long in Florida and really don't see my bike as being any hotter than any other bike I've owned. I'd be happy to meet you halfway and let you ride mine to see if there's a difference to you. I have the inner cowls removed and have no added insulation on my bike. Yes, it's hot in the summer but so is every other bike I have.I've been reading every single post I can find on this issue here and decided to do the above. I discovered it's already been done. I can't imagine how bad it must have been if that actually helped?