Just read a few post about owners of ST's both on and off this site who have contemplated or at least alluded to the point of what there bike would look like sans plastics.
Now im not trying to upset the purist's out there - I just bought my 96 ST1100 and I think it looks fantastic.
Just throwing this in the winds of discussion. If you don't what to get splattered with what gets thrown at the fan - Stand behind it.
Please post if you have found other quirks of a similar nature.
Here is a prime example of what the outcome could be with a bit of rework. (okay maybe a lot but still impressive ).
http://forums.cycleworld.com/showthread.php?t=169947