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| I'm thinking about getting a ST1300. I've heard some complain about the heat the bike generates toward the rider's leg. Has anybody had any problems with the heat? Anybody willing to email and discuss their experience(s) with a newer modle ST?
Thanks, Mark
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| | I have owned three ST1300 bikes...two 2003 bikes and a 2004. They are hot if you don't vent the inner fairing cowls. I trimmed the inner fairing cowls to allow more fresh air through/around the radiator and life is good. Otherwise, the bike is fantastic. I have ridden over 40,000 miles on the three bikes (first destroyed by an errant deer, the second by a concrete block in the road) and couldn't be happier with the 2004 bike. It simply inhales road with minimal effort. Try www.st-owners.com for more info. |
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| I have a 2004 ST1300 that has 25000 miles.During the first summer in NJ I found the heat unbearable in temperatures over 95 F. I installed Baker Airwings, solving the heat problem to a great extend. The wings have the added advantage of keeping your legs warm in temperatures in the 30 to 40 dregrees. The are very effective and can be installed in 20 minutes.
Otherwise the bike the ultimate sports tourer. Highly recommended!!!!!!
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| I have a 2004 and it is great machine. Its not a crotch rocket, its more like a cruise missile. Its heavy when parking. It has an annoying sound to its idle, but it turns into a snarl when you get on it. Plenty of ponies for this Babyboomer. The trick is not to get speeding tickets because on the highway, its hard to tell 70 mph from 100 mph due to its smoothness. Parts are expensive, especially the plastic. The heat in the summer in the high desert is tough, your legs will cook with the stock set up. It prefers to drink premium fuel due to its compression ratio. The locks on the bags and ignition switch are cheap. Otherwise its a great machine I plan to ride a long time. AC
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| I have a 2003 ST1300A, with about 16000 miles. Yes, there is a heat problem. It doesn't bother me because I always wear long pants and boots (Alpine Star). As the other answers indicate, there are fixes... As Anonymous said, check www.st-owners.com. It is one of the best motorcycle sites I have ever seen.
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| | Mark, this was apparently a small problem on the first 2-3 years, but fixable. Does not exist on the newer STs. |
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| I have a 2006 ST 1300 with approx. 1800 miles on it. I have only had it for about 3 months. I live in Washington State so the heat here isn't bad. There is some heat that comes back onto my legs but it isn't uncomfortable to ride. I have been told by the dealer that there was an issue with the earlier models but have been corrected.
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