But when we get done, we have a lovely ST1100 and you're still stuck with a ST1300 ....
Okay, I'm stuck with a ST1300...Actually I'm "STUCK" with 4 and a basketcase!
SupraSabre :
Using the tin foil is a good idea. But I like the odor of synthetic oil burning, myself.
After my ST1100 dies, I plan on getting a ST1300. But I may die before my ST1100 does, they are much simpler and therefore more reliable than the ST1300 and plenty fast for me. BTW, I test rode a K1600GTL a few years back, and I can testify that my ST1100 ( with RaceTech GV kit & Emulator in the front suspension and Progressive rear shock/spring ) is just as smooth on the slab.
BTW, K&N oil filters are way over priced for what you get and aren't that good.
See : Oil Filter Analysis. Get a Purolator 14610 - it's a better filter and costs less than half of what the K&N costs.
Back in 2003, Dave (DaveH, my brother) and I discussed if we should get a ST1100 or a V65Sabre. We both opted for the Big Sabres, mostly due to the fact that the ST1100 were more expensive and SLOWER! We both had our V65s for about two years before buying the '05 ST1300s. After 11+ years and around 300,000 miles on ST1300s, I know I made the right choice. Dave still enjoys his '05, he just turned 50K miles last summer!
As for the K&N oil filters. I haven't had an engine fail yet from using them, and that little nut on the end makes a world of difference taking them off. Besides, I bought them off ebay for around $9 apiece and I think I still have about 15 of them on my shelve. So I don't have to worry for another couple of years. And that's changing my oil every 5,000 miles!
