Buying my first ST1300

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Greetings -- Just joined the forum. Wanted to say 'hey'. Closing on a 2007 ST today. Live in western PA, north of Pittsburgh (anyone else?). Been riding since I was young. Really looking forward to the ST. Hope you are easy on the newbie! I'll have lots of questions but the forum looks rich with info. I am very comfortable doing my own wrenching and installing farkles -- even designing and building personalized farkles when necessary/desired.
 

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Welcome from NE Ohio. PA has some good riding roads down there - enjoy!
 
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Welcome to a great forum and the ST which I consider to be one of the best kept secrets in motorcycles.
 

Andrew Shadow

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I'll have lots of questions but the forum looks rich with info.
Fire away!
I have been around here for a while and I am still amazed that no matter how obscure or unusual the issue is someone always has the answer or a very good idea as to what the cause is.

The below article is a good starting point for you;
Maintenance Items Needed for a New (old) Bike
 
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Welcome from central Virginia.
Live in western PA, north of Pittsburgh (anyone else?).
No, but a friend and I plan on passing through on the way to Cleveland to see the eclipse next year.

Have you ever eaten at Burgatory in Cranberry? We're looking at it as a lunch stop on the ride up.
 
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Greetings -- Just joined the forum. Wanted to say 'hey'. Closing on a 2007 ST today. Live in western PA, north of Pittsburgh (anyone else?). Been riding since I was young. Really looking forward to the ST. Hope you are easy on the newbie! I'll have lots of questions but the forum looks rich with info. I am very comfortable doing my own wrenching and installing farkles -- even designing and building personalized farkles when necessary/desired.
Welcome to the forum. Very informative! Lived in Greensburg,Pa when young. Graduated from Duquesne. Now live in North Carolina
 
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Welcome from Nova Scotia. I own a 07 with abs.. love it. You will to until.....
Na just joking. Lots of great help here

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Welcome from central Virginia.

No, but a friend and I plan on passing through on the way to Cleveland to see the eclipse next year.

Have you ever eaten at Burgatory in Cranberry? We're looking at it as a lunch stop on the ride up.
I have not eaten there. I went Keto some years back, so no carbs. Also, walk away from sugars.
But I have heard great things about Burgatory.
Another local favorite is Primanti Bros. Some of the best sandwiches around, but alas, I don't partake anymore -- that no carb thing.
 
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Fire away!
I have been around here for a while and I am still amazed that no matter how obscure or unusual the issue is someone always has the answer or a very good idea as to what the cause is.

The below article is a good starting point for you;
Maintenance Items Needed for a New (old) Bike
Thanks for the article. I actually ran across that recently but haven't read it yet. Now it is a must read, the bike is in MY garage!!
 
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still have my '06 along with my '07 ST. The Dl650 is an amazing ride without reservation. Excellent comfort, reliability, mpg and an absolute blast to ride in the twisties.
 
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