74,000 miles on my 2001 ST1100 what to watch for

[cmuthler]

I just turned 74,000 miles on my 2001. 55,000 of those miles are mine and we have enjoyed a relatively problem free number of years with the ST! I have so far encountered these issues :
* red wire bypass issue
* fuel cut off removal
* fuel pump issue/replacement with aftermarket pump plus fuel regulator
* real end rebuild (spline)

Looking forward has anyone had any particular issues with the ST I should be aware of?

 

[Mellow]

Deer, watch out for deer...

 

[cmuthler]

Deer, watch out for deer...

Yes, always and especially in the Fall.

 

[Sunday Rider]

Timing belt maybe coming up for change.
Coolant hoses and aluminium elbows below the carbs, those started to have that coolant odour

I am sure there are other things to consider, but that has been my experience so far.

Like you, I've done the red wire bypass, and have an aux fuel pump inline, the OEM pump is working now since the failure, but aux is on standby.

 

[Slydynbye]

Go through the brakes calipers and get the pistons cleaned, replace the brake pad slider pins.

Check all wheel bearings for any roughness.

Replace the brass pivot in your brake lever , A little clean and lube of the lever while there.

Clean and lube the gear shift mechanism under the engine.

Clean turn signal switch and kill switch.

Lube the kickstand pivot

Everything but the first item is very minor but will make a noticeable difference.

 

[SMSW]

Deer, watch out for deer...

When I saw the title of this thread your comment is exactly what popped into mind.

 

[SMSW]

PA has a winter layup so you have lots of time to do work on the bike. Larry would have you go over the bike from stem to stern, checking and torquing everything. Even though you have had the bike for a while, go to the blue band atop this page, >Articles>General>Maintenance Items for a New Old Bike. That should give you a pretty comprehensive list

 

[970mike]

Deer, watch out for deer...

And crazy drivers on the road!!

 

[Pop-Pop]

Deer, watch out for deer...

Wet leaves.

 

[ReSTored]

Aside from above comments............

* Dampers and inserts in rear drive.
* At 74k miles, your rear shock is shot, you'll need to replace it.
* I assume you been changing out brake, clutch, fork and diff fluids every 2 years.

 

[red one]

These bikes were built like a Honda car.....reliable and trouble free. Just do your routine maintenance and you will be rewarded. Btw mile 82,127 miles and has been pretty much trouble free.

 

[Pop-Pop]

These bikes were built like a Honda car.....reliable and trouble free. Just do your routine maintenance and you will be rewarded. Btw mile 82,127 miles and has been pretty much trouble free.

That whole era of hondas was like a timex watch. Ive had two honda bikes and two cars. That whole early 90’s series id remarkable. I really am in shock that the only real repair ive had to do is fork seals and a valve cover gasket.

 

[dwalby]

the number one issue that can't be ignored are the coolant hoses under the carbs. Guaranteed to swell and split given enough time, and leave you stranded on the side of the road with no coolant left in the engine. Yours is old enough that its past due, unless the previous owner happened to do that job before you bought the bike.

 

[cmuthler]

PA has a winter layup so you have lots of time to do work on the bike. Larry would have you go over the bike from stem to stern, checking and torquing everything. Even though you have had the bike for a while, go to the blue band atop this page, >Articles>General>Maintenance Items for a New Old Bike. That should give you a pretty comprehensive list

Thank you for directing me to the article.