350k on my 1300

[STony G]

I'm at 350k on my 03 1300. The only real repairs have been:

1. 2 sets of front wheel bearings
2. u-joint
3. 2 sets of the rubber dampeners
4. 1 thermostat
5. steering bearings

After i get back from RockSToc, I plan on looking at the

1. clutch plates
2. rear wheel bearings
3. final drive bearing

The last time Byron and I checked the valves, one was out by .001".

I really don't think I should be concerned, but, I thought I'd get some thoughts from the collective.

 

[ToddC]

Wow, nice job. 350K is something

 

[dduelin]

Darn trashy cheap Hondas. Everyone should buy two in case the first isn't reliable.

 

[kendoo]

You da man!!! :bow1:

 

[Erdoc48]

Very few of us (unfortunately, myself NOT included) get to ride that much- more power to you and your bike for safe riding in the future- you should show that bike to Honda...they might spot you a new one if they can use your ST in an ad showing longevity of the bike.

 

[v8-7]

Just WOW!

The last time Byron and I checked the valves, one was out by .001".

Does that mean you have never had to shim the valves ?

 

[SupraSabre]

That's great Tony! These bikes do well when well taken care of!

I am surprised you don't have any oil leaks from the rear of the engine.

So far with my bikes:

2005: 174,300 miles
Thermostat (replaced twice)
Clutch at 116K (didn't need it, but did make a difference)
Hoses
Brake pads at least three times
Alternator
Windshield mechanism

2004 #1: 37,000 (68,000 total miles)
Waterpump
Oil leaks from the rear of the engine
Brake pads
It keeps loaning it's tupperware to my other bikes so they can be on the road until I can plug the leaks...

2010: 33,500 miles(34,000 total miles)
Rear brakes locked up
Put on second set of pads
other than rebuilding it from the way I bought it (wrecked) I really haven't had to do too much to it yet.

2004: 1,000 (Unknown total miles on the bike)
Replaced the fuel pump, old one sat in old gas for 6 years
Still too new to me. It's just been on the road since the 2010 brake issue.

 

[Rekoob]

Just amazing. Congrats to you and the bike and hope you both see many more.

 

[STony G]

Just WOW!


Does that mean you have never had to shim the valves ?

No, every valve check, there was one valve that needed adjusting. But, just a little.

 

[Indian Express]

Wow! Very impressive!

 

[ParkerBill]

Wow! That is awesome!! I hope my '06 does as well, but only a bit under 38,000 on it so far.

 

[BakerBoy]

Splendid sir! At this rate mine will get to that milestone when it is 66 years old. Won't be me riding it though, lol.

 

[SteveST1300]

Congrats thats quite a milestone, I am just approaching 150k.

 

[W0QNX]

Pretty impressive machine there. I'm curious, you still on the original alternator? Mine's at 166,000 and I worry about that more than anything.

By the way I sent you a pm a while back on the Aerostitch, catch up with me sometime.

Raymond

 

[STrep]

Congratulations to you and the bike and hope you both see many more. That is some serious mileage on one bike.

 

[jim euro]

Well done on reaching 350k, quite an achievement.
I wonder is that the reason Honda stopped making them, they were lasting too long . Jim.

 

[STony G]

Pretty impressive machine there. I'm curious, you still on the original alternator? Mine's at 166,000 and I worry about that more than anything.

By the way I sent you a pm a while back on the Aerostitch, catch up with me sometime.

Raymond

Everything is original, except for the parts I listed in the first post and that was the original reason for the thread. I didn't even think about the mileage award, I'll take it and I thank everyone.

I just saw you message, I'll send you a PM.

 

[Mellow]

At the moment, you are on top of the mileage podium as far as a single person on a single ST1300.. congrats!

member sportourer aka Alex Schmitt has 350k on an ST1100..

 

[STraymond]

350K! Fantastic, now onto 1/2 million.....

 

[cjames431]

Wow, that is impressive. I hope mibe lasts that long.