St1100 updates for your safety

Thanks for this. Just got a top box with integral lights for our ST1100. It's due fluid changes and plugs, so I'll have something to do soon.
Everyone needs to be aware that we have a growing population of drivers who are incapable of being reached by much of anything....or who simply don't care.
I heard a summary a number of years back that still holds true..........
'I can be riding a bike with loud pipes, extra lights, standing stark naked on the seat, on fire from head to toes and screaming the lyrics of Yellow Rose of Texas through a megaphone.....and some fool won't see me.'
And now we have even more distractions in the cockpit...cell phones, tv (yes, your display can be modified for a few $$, and many more electric distractions on the dashboard) than ever before.
Gotta stay alert, or more so, to protect the bike.
 
The switch from Honda makes it easy to install the hazard light function on the 1100. It uses the OEM relay, without having to wire in diodes.
 

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kiltman said:
The switch from Honda makes it easy to install the hazard light function on the 1100. It uses the OEM relay, without having to wire in diodes.
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Hello! This is a message from Norway
Where can i buy this?
Regards from Kjell Arne
 
kjarkn said:
Hello! This is a message from Norway
Where can i buy this?
Regards from Kjell Arne
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FWIW, The bezel is the same as the ABS bezel.
I thought the UK and the European models came with 4 ways ... :think1:
 
kjarkn said:
Hello! This is a message from Norway
Where can i buy this?
Regards from Kjell Arne
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@kjarkn Hi Kjell Arne, I have a spare used switch in my garage (removed from a side piece from a breakers yard). I don't know if it works but all the connections are on it. I don't know what the second switch was for, but looks like it was used for a 2 way on-off for something!

If you want it, just PM me your address and I will get it sent to you. I don't need it.

Hazard switch 1.jpgHazard switch 2.jpg

Regards

Frank Sumner
Gloucester
UK
 
Sensor/monitor tire pressure/temperature
 

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ct1gcf said:
Sensor/monitor tire pressure/temperature
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Internal sensors are better and safer. External sensors are not recommended with rubber valves, after adding air you need to lock the sensor down with a wrench and some recommend spraying with soapy water to make sure it's not leaking. Not very user friendly when your on the road.:thumb:
 
Al st1100 said:
Internal sensors are better and safer. External sensors are not recommended with rubber valves, after adding air you need to lock the sensor down with a wrench and some recommend spraying with soapy water to make sure it's not leaking. Not very user friendly when your on the road.:thumb:
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Next tires change I Will install internal sensors.
 
Al st1100 said:
Internal sensors are better and safer. External sensors are not recommended with rubber valves, after adding air you need to lock the sensor down with a wrench and some recommend spraying with soapy water to make sure it's not leaking. Not very user friendly when your on the road.:thumb:
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Ok. One question, how you can replace sensors battery on internal sensors?
 
Here’s another option for you. A “T” valve stem. This allows you to have an external sensor and be able to fill the tire when needed. The bonus is the 90°valve stem makes it easier to fill up the tire. ( have the sensor at the top of the T, if it’s on the side it will not clear the brake rotor)
 

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Al st1100 said:
Internal sensors are better and safer. External sensors are not recommended with rubber valves, after adding air you need to lock the sensor down with a wrench and some recommend spraying with soapy water to make sure it's not leaking. Not very user friendly when your on the road.:thumb:
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I use the Hawkshead external sensors and have never had a problem in 100,000s of miles on 4 different ST1100s. ;)
I do use 75 degree steel valve stems but I pitched the locking nuts years ago.
I haven't had a cap come off as of yet in all of those miles. :biggrin:
It was really a 'security' measure and not a very good one.
If someone wants to steal my valve caps, I reckon they can have a go at it ....
Without the locking nuts they work just like regular valve caps - no issues at all.
 
Uncle Phil said:
I use the Hawkshead external sensors and have never had a problem in 100,000s of miles on 4 different ST1100s. ;)
I do use 75 degree steel valve stems but I pitched the locking nuts years ago.
I haven't had a cap come off as of yet in all of those miles. :biggrin:
It was really a 'security' measure and not a very good one.
If someone wants to steal my valve caps, I reckon they can have a go at it ....
Without the locking nuts they work just like regular valve caps - no issues at all.
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Never have understood how those 'locking nuts' lock anything. I keep em on just for fun.
And my external Hawkshead sensors have never been a problem either.
 
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