Are there any complaints about the Honda ST1300?
Without a doubt the most universal complaint logged against the ST1300 by owners is engine heat on hot days. I was aware of it prior to buying the bike and was concerned it could ruin the ownership experience. The heat issue is real. It’s there. On hot, humid days – the kind with which Ohioans are quite familiar – it will bake your shins.
What does a Honda ST1300 engine whine like?
The first thing you notice when you punch the starter is the engine whine at idle. Some find it annoying (“It sounds like the Jetson’s car!”), while others, including me, find it charmingly mechanical. It’s a combination of high-pitched whine and whistle, unique I think to the bike. Perhaps it’s that V-four configuration.
What’s the most common complaint about the ST1300?
Without a doubt the most universal complaint logged against the ST1300 by owners is engine heat on hot days. I was aware of it prior to buying the bike and was concerned it could ruin the ownership experience. The heat issue is real. It’s there.
How often does a ST1300 run out of gas?
Valve checks every 15k miles is about the only real expense, besides general maintenance and tires. The biggest thing you will probably read about is that the Thermostat seems to fail early. Once it is replaced though the second one lasts longer. Other than that, they keep running out of gas every 300 miles or so. Welcome!
Without a doubt the most universal complaint logged against the ST1300 by owners is engine heat on hot days. I was aware of it prior to buying the bike and was concerned it could ruin the ownership experience. The heat issue is real. It’s there. On hot, humid days – the kind with which Ohioans are quite familiar – it will bake your shins.
How many miles does a Honda ST 1300 have?
Private party (Second owner), Have receipts from 1st owner and my own, clear title, registered until March 2022, 35,990 Miles, New brakes Front and R… 2005 Honda® ST1300 ABS, Extras include fairing extensions, moto lights, HID Headlamps, ram ball mount, bar riser, accessory outlet, third brake lamp,…
The first thing you notice when you punch the starter is the engine whine at idle. Some find it annoying (“It sounds like the Jetson’s car!”), while others, including me, find it charmingly mechanical. It’s a combination of high-pitched whine and whistle, unique I think to the bike. Perhaps it’s that V-four configuration.
When to change the valve on a Honda ST1300?
BMW recommends valve adjustments every 8,000 miles, the ST’s first scheduled valve adjustment is at 40,000. Did you find this useful? Last year I upgraded from a 2004 VTX1800N Spec 3.