Just got a 2003 ST1300. During the short test drive I didn’t notice anything unusual. The bike has 19k mile and the previous owner let it sit due to medical issues that kept him from riding.
I went on a longer ride yesterday and noticed several things (which I am comparing to my 2014 CBR).
1. When I would throttle harder there seems to be a lot of vibration.
2. The rear brakes seem gummy when I first press down on the rear brakes.
3. The accessories holder in the fairings got so hot I could have cooked a meal in them.
I’ve seen several posts about spongy brakes. I wouldn’t mind doing some of the work myself but don’t know if I should just take it to a mechanic.
I went on a longer ride yesterday and noticed several things (which I am comparing to my 2014 CBR).
1. When I would throttle harder there seems to be a lot of vibration.
2. The rear brakes seem gummy when I first press down on the rear brakes.
3. The accessories holder in the fairings got so hot I could have cooked a meal in them.
I’ve seen several posts about spongy brakes. I wouldn’t mind doing some of the work myself but don’t know if I should just take it to a mechanic.