Hi from Canberra

[daverc]

Hi All,

Just picked up a st1100a and am based in Canberra.  Interested in hearing if there's a mechanic you'd recommend for servicing them.  Look forward to meeting up on a ride at some stage.

Cheers,

Dave

[ruSTynutz]

Welcome from South Gippsland Victoria, daverc! 

[STroppy]

A big Welcome from . . . . Kambah . . .

I usually do my own but if I needed something really Techo to be done, I would probably go to the Honda dealer . . .

[Gadget]

Hi Daverc, and welcome.

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[Shiney]

G'day daverc, Welcome to the forum
Congrats on the new ST

Cheers
Shiney

[Biggles]

I usually do my own but if I needed something really Techo to be done, I would probably go to the Honda dealer . . .

Always a bit tricky.  You might have to build your own experience, starting with the Dealer.  It's not a difficult job to do your own oil changes, once you get the appropriate gear.  Mine come in at under $50 including a generic oil filter.  There's a ton of info in the tech section, and there's Manuals available in here also.
Anyhoo, welcome aboard.  The ST1100s are a lovely smooth ride with adequate baggage space.

[daverc]

I usually do my own but if I needed something really Techo to be done, I would probably go to the Honda dealer . . .

Always a bit tricky.  You might have to build your own experience, starting with the Dealer.  It's not a difficult job to do your own oil changes, once you get the appropriate gear.  Mine come in at under $50 including a generic oil filter.  There's a ton of info in the tech section, and there's Manuals available in here also.
Anyhoo, welcome aboard.  The ST1100s are a lovely smooth ride with adequate baggage space.

Yeah, I should pull my finger out and learn a bit more!

It's getting a loss of power around 4,000 RPM and it feels like it's struggling to get fuel. My thoughts are blocked fuel filter,  carbs need a clean or maybe spark plugs.  It's sat for a while and not had a lot of use.  Is there anything else I should be looking out?

[Gerard & Sandra]

Daverc Welcome from near Toowoomab Qld
Rgds
GB

[STeveo]

Welcome. Mine did that when I first  got it home. Turned out to be clogged air filter.

[daverc]

Welcome. Mine did that when I first  got it home. Turned out to be clogged air filter.

Excellent, filters and an oil change and I'll see what it's like after that.

Thanks

Dave

[ruSTynutz]

It might be worthwhile draining the tank and filling with some fresh fuel if it's been sitting for a couple of months as it doesn't take long for fuel to get stale...

Also might be a good idea to throw in a can of something like this: https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/liqui-moly-liqui-moly-4t-fuel-system-cleaner---125ml/214234.html

[Kev Murphy]

Hiya Dave, welcome to the forum.  Hope you get the problem sorted soon.

[Shillas]

Welcome from the Adelaide Hills 

[Andrew_02ST]

Hi there,

I'm sure there are plenty of good mechanics in Canberra, however if you fancy a day trip up to Mittagong, Trevor Verahey who owns Dragon Motorcycles knows the ST1100 very well having worked for Honda when they were in production. He did a major service on my ST earlier his year to establish a good baseline going forward. Cost about $1200, however I felt it was well worth it.

Andrew.

[daverc]

Hi there,

I'm sure there are plenty of good mechanics in Canberra, however if you fancy a day trip up to Mittagong, Trevor Verahey who owns Dragon Motorcycles knows the ST1100 very well having worked for Honda when they were in production. He did a major service on my ST earlier his year to establish a good baseline going forward. Cost about $1200, however I felt it was well worth it.

Andrew.

Hi Andrew,

That's a good suggestion. I'll see how I can get along with everything but Mittagong isn't that far away if I need help.

[Wild Rose]

Welcome daverc to OzSTOC from Toowoomba in Queensland 
Enjoy your ST1100  Enjoy the Forum