VERY USEFUL. Just did my 2009 in October (new to me in July 2024). Removed the fairing, wrapped the headers in fiberglass to insulate against some of the heat that percolates up to the saddle, also did a wrap on the fairings. I am progressively wrapping the whole bike - the fairings are particularly difficult, with their many undulating surfaces - especially for a first time wrapper, not perfect, but doing a camo, so it is "forgiving" to imperfections & I get better at it ev ery minute more I spend doing it.
Thanks for sharing this and all your videos. Your content has been the best that I've found on RU-vid for DIY ST1300 maintenance. Your step by step instructions have been perfect and easy to follow. Thank you.
I have a 2012 ST 1300 and had to replace the turn signal switch assembly. Couldn’t get to the connectors. Was dreading taking the faring off. Your video made it so easy. Thank You
Thanks for taking the time to make this well detailed & informative vid. I took mine apart to bleed the brakes (two weeks ago) & need a refresher to remember how it goes back together lol
Hello, I just bought an '03 and want to give it a good cleaning, thanks for the tutorial. I see all those JIS Phillips screws and I see a lot of socket head / cap / allen screws (call them what you will) in my future, I also see a lot of use for my electric screwdriver. Good job, thank you.
This is very straight forward and say compared to the Concours14. That bike is a nightmare to work on. It is as though the spark plugs were the first thing fitted to the assembly stand.
Very informative. Thanks. Anyone know roughly how long to remove both sides and front (assuming nothing is seized up) as I have to replace the down pipes on mine and am trying factor in a time scale. Optimistically hoping I should have the pipes off an back on over a weekend 🤞
How many bits and bobs to take off so i can fit speakers do you reckon? Edit: a better question might be, how much of the fairing needs to be removed in order to fit speakers?
I believe both methods are just as effective lol Hope your well sir, were in the mid 20's over here, with a cool breeze, is the perfect riding weather.
I have a problem: The key on my locking glove compartment is broken. Rather, I think some debris fell into the key mechanism. Regardless, I cannot open the glove box to gain access to those internal screws. I may have to break the lock, then replace it. Darn it.
Not wrong Roy, the copper grease will hold it for a while, whilst I order in the new bolts. Why anyone would put that type of bolt near the back wheel, beats me, but shouldn't be surprised, its the same people that put a maintenance item at the back of an engine, and makes taking out the engine, an acceptable process of replacement.
GTs Garage ....unfortunately ended up with a scooter few weeks ago 2011 and almost every screw is rusty so I'm on eBay buying 100% replacements and hex heads not those useless Phillips style....hmmm