Well after six years and five different bikes my hands and fingers did not go numb doing a long ride. Should have got this great bike years ago. Pics of today's ride at hawks nest new york rt 97
First long ride with the st1300
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Looks like a great area to ride. How many miles did you bang out?
Beauty of a road... an the bike is not bad looking either.
the best bit is, the more you ride it, the more you will like it. And, as these things can do 100,000
without breaking a sweat, there should be a lot more to come
without breaking a sweat, there should be a lot more to come
OP
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Only 250 miles, but what a differance.
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Nothing wrong with that!
okckeith
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Time for a long trip. I bought my 07 new in April of 07. I still love mine. 70,000 trouble free miles so far. Congrats on your new ride.
STurgisSTeele
When did I become the "Old Man"!?
Cool! It just keeps getting better and better. As for mileage on these bikes, quite a few are over 100k.
troystr68
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I am still having issues with my Throttle hand falling asleep 
but I will install a cruise control that should help
but I will install a cruise control that should help
ST_Jim
In the Hotel California...
You might consider handlebar risers if you don't already have them. Try to take your weight off the hands...I am still having issues with my Throttle hand falling asleep
but I will install a cruise control that should help
clicker666
2005 ST1300
Good to know. I just bought my 2005 used, and it has 104k on it. I would imagine these motors are good for 300k since they're Honda.
st11ray
2006 ST1300
Try relaxing and dropping your elbows. Also, if you don't already have them, larger grips like the BMW ones or grip puppies can help too.I am still having issues with my Throttle hand falling asleep
but I will install a cruise control that should help
Nice bike, but that looks a beauty of a road, would love to get a run on that. Jim.
STurgisSTeele
When did I become the "Old Man"!?
+1 on the grip puppies! Love em!
troystr68
Troyster
nice 104K and still climbing
I have a lot to look forward to congrats!!!
I have a lot to look forward to congrats!!!
clicker666
2005 ST1300
Something I've learned in the week that I've had my bike is that I tend to slouch a bit and lean forward. If I sit up a little straighter my hand doesn't get quite as numb. In addition, lifting the arm outward away from my body (so the armpit is open) allows the blood to flow. I believe in my case the problem is that I'm a little meaty (5'9 225 lbs) and I'm pinching off the blood flow a bit. I've got grip sleeves on order so I'll see if they help. I didn't suffer from this on my Vic or Vulcan, but that was more of a hang on position then push up, and had aftermarket grips. (Avon I think).
Heli Risers will fix the issue - straighten you up when riding and put the hands at a more relaxed angle. I'm 5'11" ... had similar issues after 700km ride .. new risers .. no more numb hands or forearms.
clicker666
2005 ST1300
Perfect! Just bought a set off eBay.
clicker666
2005 ST1300
I installed my new risers and so far, knock wood, have not had any numbness. I'll have to have a longer trip to know for sure though. The install was pretty easy, but the old bolts were somewhat seized. The new bolts almost seemed a bit too big for the two central ones, but a little bolt clean up and they went in.