Re: [ST] Antother New Guy With Questions

["Mike Young" <myoung@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Problems so far with my 06 ST (non ABS):
Left mirror pivot mechanism went floppy at 300 miles. Fixed (replaced
entire mirror assy) under warranty. 
Ignition switch fell out at 1250 odd miles. I fixed this one myself
using normal stainless steel socket head cap screws (allen bolts) 6 mm
diameter x 20 mm long, and Loctite 262 (permanent). I would recommend a
proactive fix here.
Trip odometers and some functions of trip computer didn't work at first
refueling from new (125 miles?). A re-flash of the computer at the
dealer fixed MOST of the problems. The average speed reading still says
23 mph all the time, but I'm just living with that one. 

Hope this helps, and definitely welcome back. 
Are you at McMurdo? My brother did some computer geek stuff there some
years ago for ASA. 

Mike 
06 ST
Seattle

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:st-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Greg
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 5:19 PM
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Subject: [ST] Antother New Guy With Questions

Hi Folks,

I had once been a member of this list a few years back.  I sold my
Sprint
thus unsubscribing after getting tired of oil arguments, biker wave
strings
etc.  This list was helpful in regards to problems and fixes related to
the
new ST (then the 955).  

Well, I am dead set on buying a new ST an 06 (from Motoplex of Joliet,
any
praises/warnings?) and am here to learn about new gripes, praises, fixes
and
mods.  So far, I hear that the lower right side is too hot for summer
riding, the ABS is highly recommended (I was not sold on ABS myself
until
reading the list archives), the Corbin Seat is a good mod, some people
have
problems with clunky gear boxes, and other stuff I just can't think of
right
now.

Also are there any comments (thumbs up/down) on Motoplex of Joliet?

Another point of info is shipping.  Does anyone have any positive advice
on
shipping?  I know I've heard plenty of horror stories.  Before you beat
me
up about shipping a motorcycle, please read on.

I hope I am not starting any long arguments or unwanted strings on this
list.  I know how fussy us bike owners can be and such a variation of
opinions exist upon certain topics.  I am just looking for a few good
suggestions/watch out items on the 06 ST.

 

Just a FYI tidbit about me, I am currently writing to you from the
Antarctic
South Pole.  The riding sucks down here.  I highly recommend heated vest
and
grips :>)  I will be down here for another 2 months till November.  Till
then, I will have to ride vicariously through your stories and comments
on
the list.  If you'd like to see some interesting pictures (non-bike
related
and some just down right repulsive) and stories of life in Antarctica,
please visit my web page at www.gregsfronporch.com
<http://www.gregsfronporch.com/>   

 

Thanks much,

 

Greg "Diggity Dawg" Watson

 

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