Is there a current component failure at mileage thread?
I have an 05 with 90,000 miles on it. Although I've been very particular with maintenance, I'm beginning to feel uncertain about taking long trips on it. I know the common perception is (or at least was)... you'll get tired of it before it breaks, I am wondering if this topic has been surveyed in the recent past.
Sorry if my searching skills aren't up to snuff.
I'm a relative new ST fan, having my 1991 ST1100 for just over two years and my 2006 St1300 for a whopping ten days now. I went through my 1991 thoroughly right after I bought it and found little wrong that needed any attention at all. I intend to do the same with the 2006 as soon as all my filters arrive. Both bikes are low mileage. The 1991 now has about 21000 miles but was a 20 year garage queen, which is why I searched for age related problems. The 2006 just turned 15400 miles, but it is 11 years old. Both bikes were garaged.
I have come to these conclusions.
Get a Honda service manual. Clymer manuals are good. Haynes manuals tend to abbreviate. Do all your scheduled maintenance per the Honda books. Use the recommended lubricants.
Keep your filters clean or replaced.
Keep your battery charged. Be cautious as it nears its warranted life span.
Inspect the charging system wiring and connectors for signs of corrosion, overheating and arcing on a regular basis. Fix the problem promptly if you encounter any of these conditions.
Keep your tire pressure normal and be aware of your tire's age and condition. Replace if anything suspicious in the wear pattern should appear.
Be diligent about corrosion, especially on anything electrical or wiring related.
Use the proper tools, including JIS screwdrivers.
Look for fluid leaks at the fuel, water and hydraulic lines. Fix anything that looks moist or cracked.
If you are a good wrench, do your own maintenance and upgrades. If not, it's worth the $$ to have a skilled ST mechanic do it for you. There are Youtube videos available for most any maintenance you would want to
attempt yourself.
Driving style will the greatest impact on the life of tires, brakes and clutches, and fuel mileage if that concerns you much.
Don't shortcut or cheap-lane fluids or maintenance.
Look under her skirt (plasticwork) regularly and keep it all clean.
I have noted nothing that stands out as a common maintenance/reliability problem. Lack of proper maintenance and illegally using tools are the biggest causes of problems with any motorcycle.
These bikes are aging so remain critical and suspicious and......ride.