Hey, guys got a 2006St 1300, just curious, I've had a gold wing, but just curious about the s.T what is a safe operating R?PM range, I know the bike's old.I just wanna take care of it.I don't wanna get it into any danger range.So any input would be kind , thank you very much
Rpm range
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Oh ok, so basically that motor's design for that right
In comparison to the ST's motor, my F800GT with an 800cc twin was like a lawn mower. I rode with some Canadians for a week. The only way I could keep up was to drop down another gear (or two) than what I would normally do and let the RPMs stay up in the 5500-8500 range all day long.
Not only did I keep up with them, but the engine didn't seem fazed at all by it and in fact, smoothed out.
I doubt you could hurt the ST's motor unless you drained the oil and forgot to put the drain plug back in.
Chris
Not only did I keep up with them, but the engine didn't seem fazed at all by it and in fact, smoothed out.
I doubt you could hurt the ST's motor unless you drained the oil and forgot to put the drain plug back in.
Chris
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The manufacturer does recommend keeping it below the redline for most of its life, if you opt not to, the limiter will remind you...
Lol thats good to hear , probably be my last bite. I'm in my 60s, and I want it to last. It's only got 27000 on it, so thank you very much. I appreciate that.
Got\n Another question, hopefully somebody can chime in on this, I've got a 2006, and I'm wondering if the battery outside cover is missing, or they didn't make it for the 2006 also the rear shock adjuster knob cover. Is there a cover that goes around that? Also on the 2006, the bike is old. I can't find that information. Does anybody know? Thank you
Those were added in 2008
Thank you very much.I appreciate that you would not believe what i've gone through to try to find out if that they was on the two thousand and six , but thank you , sir very much
The covers were not included until the 08 model year. They can be adapted to the earlier bikes with a little ingenuity.
I see, ty
Under the red line, as suggested is best.
Riding around town deserves a comment. Select a gear that gives you best throttle-acceleration start. My 1991 and 2006 seem to be ready to jump at 3500 rpm. If you need to escape a situation promptly, fifth gear at 40 mph may not get you out of harm's way promptly.