Post by: David watson on April 11, 2018, 12:39:35 PM
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Post by: StinkyPete on April 11, 2018, 12:53:45 PM
Fitting a sheepskin seat cover will go a long way to resolving the heat issue, as it seals the gap between the tank and the rider's seat.
Post by: Wild Rose on April 11, 2018, 12:54:52 PM
You just missed a RTE (ride to eat ) at Esk
Another in few weeks
Enjoy your ST1300 :thumb Enjoy the Forum :runyay
:beer
Post by: alans1100 on April 11, 2018, 12:57:02 PM
Welcome from Peterborough, SA
Post by: Biggles on April 11, 2018, 01:03:51 PM
Welcome to the fray. As Pete says, the sheepie seals the gap in front of the seat. I too have the front inners removed. The only time my legs are too hot is when the ambient is around 40 degrees or when sitting at the traffic lights in 35 degrees. Just don't wear shorts, as I see some champions (mostly on sports bikes) do. I'm in Brisbane and ride every day I can and am on my third ST1300, so there's a vote of confidence. And if I break or wear out this one, I'll be looking for another one.
Post by: Skip on April 11, 2018, 01:44:53 PM
Just check if the lugs under the riders seat are bent forward a bit to allow the rear of the seat to drop a step lower than it normally would. This helps level the seat. Downside is that it only gives you 2 height adjustments. A trick worth trying before you mess with the seat too much.
Post by: Sicman on April 11, 2018, 01:52:01 PM
I haven't met anyone that experienced success with the air hawk on the oem seat. By the look of the photos your seat is in the standard setting. If you drop the rear of the seat down to the lower setting, and the front of the seat to the middle setting, you will find the ride a lot more comfortable, and it removes the feeling of your nuts sliding into the tank if you have to pull up quick :whistle ;-*
It helps improve the leg circulation a bit as well :wink1
I recommend a Sargent seat as an after market replacement - I went from doing 3-400kms per day to over 700 with a seat change, and a set of highway pegs allowing for better leg circulation :thumb Any more kms than that interferes with my :beer :beer and :eat :thumbs
Post by: Gerard & Sandra on April 11, 2018, 04:24:37 PM
Welcome from Toowoomba
Rgds GB
Post by: ppopeye on April 11, 2018, 04:38:43 PM
Quote from: StinkyPete on April 11, 2018, 12:53:45 PM (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=12669.msg1235793#msg1235793)
Hi David Watson and welcome to OzSTOC from SA :hatwave You'll find a wealth of knowledge and info about your ST here.
Fitting a sheepskin seat cover will go a long way to resolving the heat issue, as it seals the gap between the tank and the rider's seat.
As long as your new dog doesnt like the flavour and start chewing it. Boohoo. Not extreme damage though.
Welcome David. Enjoy your time amongst good and helpful friends.
Post by: Biggles on April 11, 2018, 05:48:40 PM
So you'll have to change your head-count sicman, cos you've met me! :grin
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Post by: David watson on April 12, 2018, 01:47:28 PM
Welcome On In David :clapGreat many thanks. Look forward to seeing your seat and where did you find the highway pegs ?
I haven't met anyone that experienced success with the air hawk on the oem seat. By the look of the photos your seat is in the standard setting. If you drop the rear of the seat down to the lower setting, and the front of the seat to the middle setting, you will find the ride a lot more comfortable, and it removes the feeling of your nuts sliding into the tank if you have to pull up quick :whistle ;-*
It helps improve the leg circulation a bit as well :wink1
I recommend a Sargent seat as an after market replacement - I went from doing 3-400kms per day to over 700 with a seat change, and a set of highway pegs allowing for better leg circulation :thumb Any more kms than that interferes with my :beer :beer and :eat :thumbs
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Post by: David watson on April 12, 2018, 01:50:37 PM
I just looked back at the first photo and noticed what looks like a white Morris 1100! Is that possible?Hey. Yep 1964 mk1 Morris 1100. Not many left anymore. Mines a daily driver. Just love it
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Post by: Flats on April 12, 2018, 06:52:45 PM
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Post by: David watson on April 12, 2018, 07:20:57 PM
Hi David and welcome, my 07 1300 is my first ST, I have been helped heaps by ozstoc members, with a few problems, I have had.Hi flats. Many thanks. What problems. ? So pleased to have found this group.
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Post by: ST2UP on April 12, 2018, 08:37:17 PM
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Post by: Biggles on April 12, 2018, 09:12:03 PM
I just looked back at the first photo and noticed what looks like a white Morris 1100! Is that possible?Hey. Yep 1964 mk1 Morris 1100. Not many left anymore. Mines a daily driver. Just love it
Well don't wear it out! You'll have to manufacture parts if you break it! :-(((
Post by: Shillas on April 12, 2018, 09:19:12 PM
Welcome aboard to the site, pity you didn't start with an ST1100, a far superior bike. ;-*
Anyway, another g'day from SA.
Cheers
Post by: Shiney on April 12, 2018, 10:02:53 PM
As for heat issues, there has been a bit of a discussion on this topic... http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=7621.0 (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=7621.0)
(As a side note, with old topics like this, you can reply and bring them back to life even if it has been a while since anything was last posted :thumb)
Anyway what worked for me on my old ST was a Bagster tank cover
This blocked all the heat that was coming off the tank from getting to my legs :-++
(They come in a wide range of colours and you can also attach some awesome tank bags to them)
You'll find a lot of guys use these, although they aren't cheap (brand new) I consider it to be a worthy investment :thumbsup
(This is the shop I brought my new one from: http://www.aussiebikershop.com.au/index.php?item=366 (http://www.aussiebikershop.com.au/index.php?item=366) )
Hear are some pictures of the Bagster Tank cover on my old 2014 ST1300 (Not the best pictures but you can get the idea)
(https://image.ibb.co/c3cnFF/IMG_1041_zpsa0a12260.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/etx9Ua/IMG_1043_zps54e27f8a.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/cKMQ2v/IMG_1020_zps209510c2.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/iY3ipa/photo1.jpg)
As for the modification to the seat the guys are talking about... there is a guide on the forum located here :thumbsup:
http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=11369.0 (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=11369.0)
Cheers
Shiney
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Post by: David watson on April 20, 2018, 04:08:30 PM
Hi again. Any idea where to get the highway pegs / wings ?Welcome On In David :clapGreat many thanks. Look forward to seeing your seat and where did you find the highway pegs ?
I haven't met anyone that experienced success with the air hawk on the oem seat. By the look of the photos your seat is in the standard setting. If you drop the rear of the seat down to the lower setting, and the front of the seat to the middle setting, you will find the ride a lot more comfortable, and it removes the feeling of your nuts sliding into the tank if you have to pull up quick :whistle ;-*
It helps improve the leg circulation a bit as well :wink1
I recommend a Sargent seat as an after market replacement - I went from doing 3-400kms per day to over 700 with a seat change, and a set of highway pegs allowing for better leg circulation :thumb Any more kms than that interferes with my :beer :beer and :eat :thumbs
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Post by: Biggles on April 20, 2018, 06:05:53 PM
Hi again. Any idea where to get the highway pegs / wings ?
You'll have to wait for one of the present owners to kick the bucket (hopefully without bending a highway peg). :'(