Hi all, new member here and about to become a first time ST owner after having been off bikes for a decade. In about a month I will be flying to Denver to pick up a 98 ST1100 that's been sitting in a friends garage, unridden for at least 3 years. 65k on the clock.
Last week we put the battery in, fired it up and I spun it around the neighborhood about 5 miles. Seems to run perfectly though I did feel it was a teeny bit underpowered (compared to my old r1100r). I'm guessing it might just need to blow through a couple tanks of gas and stretch her legs. The brakes felt a little spongy compared to my old Bmer as well. This is probably my biggest concern. The ability to stop is far more important than the ability to go.
I will be riding her back to San Diego from Denver. Will take some time off work so that I can ride at whatever pace I like. I'm guessing 3 to 4 days. I thought I'd check in here and get the groups thoughts on the bike. I plan on taking it to Honda in Denver and they will give her a medical checkup for $100 in an hours time. The tires are 90%+.
My thoughts were to replace pretty much all fluids. Brakes, oil, final drive. I used to run mobile 1 in the Bmer. Plan to do the same here unless y'all suggest otherwise. If anyone wishes to chime in, here are a few questions I have...
1 - what specifically do you recommend I have the shop look at?
2- are there nuances to the bike that I should be aware of during my ride?
3 - does anyone have an ST1100 preflight routine they go through before firing up for a 500 mile day?
4- do you have a list of 'absolute minimum essentials' for LD travel?
I used to keep a tank bag of Plexus, tire gauge, CO2 tire repair kit, sun glasses, pocket knife, swim suit and a bottle of water always on the bike.
Regards,
Last week we put the battery in, fired it up and I spun it around the neighborhood about 5 miles. Seems to run perfectly though I did feel it was a teeny bit underpowered (compared to my old r1100r). I'm guessing it might just need to blow through a couple tanks of gas and stretch her legs. The brakes felt a little spongy compared to my old Bmer as well. This is probably my biggest concern. The ability to stop is far more important than the ability to go.
I will be riding her back to San Diego from Denver. Will take some time off work so that I can ride at whatever pace I like. I'm guessing 3 to 4 days. I thought I'd check in here and get the groups thoughts on the bike. I plan on taking it to Honda in Denver and they will give her a medical checkup for $100 in an hours time. The tires are 90%+.
My thoughts were to replace pretty much all fluids. Brakes, oil, final drive. I used to run mobile 1 in the Bmer. Plan to do the same here unless y'all suggest otherwise. If anyone wishes to chime in, here are a few questions I have...
1 - what specifically do you recommend I have the shop look at?
2- are there nuances to the bike that I should be aware of during my ride?
3 - does anyone have an ST1100 preflight routine they go through before firing up for a 500 mile day?
4- do you have a list of 'absolute minimum essentials' for LD travel?
I used to keep a tank bag of Plexus, tire gauge, CO2 tire repair kit, sun glasses, pocket knife, swim suit and a bottle of water always on the bike.
Regards,