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Title: Hi from Canberra
Post by: daverc on November 12, 2022, 09:36:53 PM
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
Title: Re: Hi from Canberra
Post by: ruSTynutz on November 12, 2022, 10:18:50 PM
Welcome from South Gippsland Victoria, daverc!  :beer
Title: Re: Hi from Canberra
Post by: STroppy on November 14, 2022, 03:33:28 PM
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 . . .
Title: Re: Hi from Canberra
Post by: Gadget on November 14, 2022, 04:28:00 PM
Hi Daverc, and welcome.

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Title: Re: Hi from Canberra
Post by: Shiney on November 14, 2022, 09:11:46 PM
G'day daverc, Welcome to the forum :hatwave
Congrats on the new ST :runyay

Cheers
Shiney
Title: Re: Hi from Canberra
Post by: Biggles on November 14, 2022, 10:00:10 PM
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.
Title: Re: Hi from Canberra
Post by: daverc on November 15, 2022, 03:11:24 PM
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?
Title: Re: Hi from Canberra
Post by: Gerard & Sandra on November 15, 2022, 04:13:04 PM
Daverc Welcome from near Toowoomab Qld
Rgds
GB
Title: Re: Hi from Canberra
Post by: STeveo on November 15, 2022, 04:55:16 PM
Welcome. Mine did that when I first  got it home. Turned out to be clogged air filter.
Title: Re: Hi from Canberra
Post by: daverc on November 15, 2022, 07:18:14 PM
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
Title: Re: Hi from Canberra
Post by: ruSTynutz on November 15, 2022, 08:54:32 PM
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... :think1

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 (https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/liqui-moly-liqui-moly-4t-fuel-system-cleaner---125ml/214234.html)
Title: Re: Hi from Canberra
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 16, 2022, 04:24:49 AM
Hiya Dave, welcome to the forum.  :hatwave Hope you get the problem sorted soon.
Title: Re: Hi from Canberra
Post by: Shillas on November 16, 2022, 09:51:41 AM
Welcome from the Adelaide Hills  :hatwave
Title: Re: Hi from Canberra
Post by: Andrew_02ST on November 18, 2022, 01:00:46 PM
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.
Title: Re: Hi from Canberra
Post by: daverc on November 18, 2022, 01:56:28 PM
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.
Title: Re: Hi from Canberra
Post by: Wild Rose on December 17, 2022, 07:23:57 PM
Welcome daverc to OzSTOC from Toowoomba in Queensland  :hatwave
Enjoy your ST1100  :thumbs Enjoy the Forum  :thumbsup
 :beer