![Cry :'(](http://ozstoc.com/Smileys/default/cry.gif)
My beloved ST has after 230,000 kilometers finally had a fatal illness. Upon finding the alternator has failed (normally a reasonable easy fix) has since turned into a freaking nightmare. After removing the parts needed to get to the alternator through the front of the bike, I discovered my motor littered with pink crystal-like substance coating the top of the motor
![eek :eek](http://ozstoc.com/Smileys/default/eek.gif)
over time the liquid has leaked from various places in the cooling system and formed a nice pink coating on the top of the motor. Also, the Airbox has had the screws over tightened and resulted in just 2 screws left holding the Airbox together
![Shocked :o](http://ozstoc.com/Smileys/default/shocked.gif)
Plug connecting thermostat sensor has bare wires. Hence now I need to delve deeper and find if there are more problems.
Although I am reasonably happy to have picked up a 2008 motor with approximately 90-100,000k from a wrecked
![biggrin :grin](http://ozstoc.com/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
only minus the throttle body... So hopefully with some jiggling and juggling AND time, the blue BeaST will have a younger heart transplant and be back on the road EVENTUALLY
![Fingers Crossed :X](http://ozstoc.com/Smileys/default/Fingers_crossed.gif)
Currently printing the 638-page manual the assist me as I have a limited knowledge base in my brain at the moment.
So wish me luck guys, will keep you updated.
![Blue 1300 left :blu13left](http://ozstoc.com/Smileys/default/bl13left.gif)