Hi everyone!
Thank you all for the warm welcome in the introductions thread!
In a couple of weeks I will be picking up a '99 ST1100 that has been sitting untouched for the last 18 months - 2 years. It's got 130k kilometres on the clock and will need a bit of TLC to get it roadworthy and reliable. I've compiled a list of jobs to do:
◦ Oil and filter change
◦ Air filter replacement
◦ Spark plug replace
◦ Replace battery
◦ Coolant change and line inspection
◦ Inspect and clean brakes front and rear including brake lines and master cylinder
◦ Clutch line flush (consider rebuilding master & slave cylinders)
◦ Brake bleed
◦ Carb remove and clean
◦ Check elbows and O rings under carby
◦ Check valve clearances
◦ Timing belt change
◦ Take off rear wheel and inspect final drive and grease
◦ Inspect steering head bearing
◦ Inspect fork seals
◦ Inspect fuel lines
◦ Replace fuel filter
◦ Inspect wheel bearings
◦ Inspect swing arm bearings
◦ Replace tyres
A couple of questions for those in the know:
1) I've already ordered a Gates timing belt as I'd feel a lot happier replacing the 20+ year old original one. I have never replaced a timing belt before but have come across some great how-to guides. Is there anything I will need to replace besides the belt itself?
2) Driveline and rear wheel splines. I plan on removing the rear wheel and lubricating the splines as I've heard these can get dry and rusty. There seems to be lots of recommendations for Moly paste but seems exxy at $50+ for a small tube. What lube should be used here? Also, how hard is it to disassemble the driveline and service? Are specialist tools required?
3) Coolant Hoses. I'm going to be removing the radiator and hoses to access the timing belt and wouldn't mind replacing the coolant hoses for peace of mind. Has anyone had experience with the Chinese eBay specials or am I better off sourcing from somewhere else?
4) Oil. I'm looking at running Penrite motorcycle semi-synthetic 10W-40 or similar. What's the go with oil for the ST? I've seen threads of people running diesel oil and regular car oil
, what's the go?
5) Are there any other Achilles's Heel points on an unloved ST? I believe the coolant(?) lines under the carbies often go, and that swingarms are known to rust (however I'm thinking that might be more of a UK thing). Anything else to add to the list?
Thanks in advance!! Hoping to be on the road before Summer comes to a close