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General Discussion / Re: Where is this - game
« Last post by Bodø on February 20, 2019, 10:43:01 AM »
I can't believe this has been left to drop to the third page.  I might have to think up some clues.
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Honda ST1100 General Questions / Re: Thermostat 2000 ST1100 ABS/TCS
« Last post by Wayne'o on February 20, 2019, 10:28:20 AM »
Found the answers to my above question in the owners manual. Of all places!!

When I removed the white plastic coolant reserve bottle it was badly lined inside with what
appeared to be black mould or something. I tried bleach, vinegar, hot water, all 3 combined and
managed to shift a little of it but not happy. So I went down to our local beach where I live and
borrowed a cup full of sand, poured half into the coolant bottle, added a little water and shook
it like mad for a minute or so and then rinsed it all out. Result? One sparkling clean coolant bottle
with no sign of black mouldy stuff. Yeah, finally a win.

No to go and chase up my thermostat and hose.

Wayne
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Introduce Yourself & Your Bike / Re: 1990 ST1100 (VIN 8LM000001) finally going again
« Last post by Biggles on February 20, 2019, 10:27:37 AM »
Looking at those frame numbers you've got a collector's item there.  Well done getting it going again.  Welcome to the Forum.
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Off Topic, Off Colour, and non-motorcycle related / Re: Meme with underlying meaning
« Last post by Biggles on February 20, 2019, 10:25:48 AM »
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General Discussion / Re: Motorcycle Quote of the Day
« Last post by Biggles on February 20, 2019, 10:24:31 AM »
Inside the roadhouse we got chatting. The boys were on their annual two-week ride together and were on their way to Alice Springs. "Did you see that plane flying over?" one of them asked.
"Yes. What was that all about?
"Cops."
"Cops?" I queried.
"Yeah, doing speed checks."
"Really? Oh well, I've got nothing to worry about, then."
They looked at me, puzzled. "Is that a 500 you're on?" one of them asked.
"Ha, no, it's a 125," I replied.
"What? Are you going to Alice Springs on a 125?"
"Not just Alice Springs. Across the Nullarbor and then up to Darwin."
"You're mad!" he exclaimed. "I like you already."
Slow Rider  Jill Maden  p123
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Honda ST1100 General Questions / Re: Thermostat 2000 ST1100 ABS/TCS
« Last post by Wayne'o on February 20, 2019, 09:39:59 AM »
Thanks Alan.

Bike has just clicked over 100,000 ks (2000 model). I have owned it for just 12 months.

Temperature gauge, on hot days and waiting for traffic lights to change, has crept up a little
too high for my liking. I checked the coolant overflow reservoir and it showed plenty of fluid
so I thought it might be a good idea to check the thermostat. I removed it yesterday and tested
in hot water, with a thermometer and it did not move. I am satisfied that it's seized and look
to replace it.

However, when I took the radiator cap off, there appeared to be no fluid in the system and looking
a little closer revealed that the tube from the overflow to the radiator cap housing was very very
hard and had actually split, so I am pretty sure this is where the fluid has gone.

Today I am replacing the hose and the thermostat, refill with fluid and fingers crossed, it will all
end well.

I don't have a service manual and will be looking to see if the coolant capacity includes the overflow bottle
and what the coolant/water mix ratio is.

cheers,
Wayne



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Introduce Yourself & Your Bike / Re: 1990 ST1100 (VIN 8LM000001) finally going again
« Last post by Shiney on February 20, 2019, 09:14:25 AM »
G'day Dobbo321,  congrats on getting the ST running again and welcome to the forum :hatwave
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Members Health & Wellbeing / Re: JF3000 has had an "Off"
« Last post by Gadget on February 20, 2019, 08:21:54 AM »
Sad to hear about the loss of your father. Sincere condolences.

Glad to hear your on the mend.

 And yes, Shiney and Carroll are good eggs.

Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

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Introduce Yourself & Your Bike / Re: 1990 ST1100 (VIN 8LM000001) finally going again
« Last post by StinkyPete on February 20, 2019, 07:19:37 AM »
Hi Dobbo321.  Good to read that the old girl lives again, and welcome to OzSTOC.   :hatwave
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