Desmo Steve, his son Andrew, and I started up my old ST1100 ('93) tonight for the first time in almost ten years. Andrew's been doing the grunt work, with Steve and I pitching in where it's a bit more technical (valves, etc.) or when an extra set of hands is needed.
The left cylinder head has been replaced, along with the timing belt and numerous small bits and pieces, and the carbs have been cleaned. The exhaust is back on, along with the fuel tank, and the bike is going back together nicely. We mounted a set of new Bridgestone T30s, and changed the oil and final drive lube. We still need to flush and bleed the clutch slave cylinder and brake system, address the lack of high beam lights, figure out why the tach isn't working, and get the bodywork back on the bike.
It's gratifying to see the old ST running again, and it'll be even better to see it back on the road. Andrew will be fairly familiar with his new bike, and should have it ready to join us at the Roy's BBQ RTE in a little over two weeks.
The left cylinder head has been replaced, along with the timing belt and numerous small bits and pieces, and the carbs have been cleaned. The exhaust is back on, along with the fuel tank, and the bike is going back together nicely. We mounted a set of new Bridgestone T30s, and changed the oil and final drive lube. We still need to flush and bleed the clutch slave cylinder and brake system, address the lack of high beam lights, figure out why the tach isn't working, and get the bodywork back on the bike.
It's gratifying to see the old ST running again, and it'll be even better to see it back on the road. Andrew will be fairly familiar with his new bike, and should have it ready to join us at the Roy's BBQ RTE in a little over two weeks.
