Author Topic: Hello Everybody (Read 5580 times)

widetrax · « **on:** October 23, 2016, 10:44:41 AM »

Hi
I have had this ST1100 since new, current 13200km-- I have some great rides to Bright and Mt Buffallo , but that was years ago, Then it has sat in storage, enclosed.
Recently I saw a ST1100 riding around Anglers Rest, Vic, It brought back a desire to ride the bike again,
New fluids, Battery, Cleaned out the fuel pump- and then- well the carbs must be gummed up- the ride has to wait.
Anyway the warmer weather is coming and it shall be done.
Angelo

Brock · « **Reply #1 on:** October 23, 2016, 11:26:25 AM »

Welcome Angelo,

Hope you manage to get the bike running soon. It can take a bit to get fuel back into the carbies after they have drained. It may be an idea to put some fuel system conditioner cleaner into the first couple of tanks full, just to help clean out any residue. After that, just keep riding.

Shiney · « **Reply #2 on:** October 23, 2016, 11:49:04 AM »

G'day widetrax, welcome to the forum

alans1100 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 23, 2016, 12:48:54 PM »

Hi Angelo,

Welcome from Peterborough, SA.

As for the carbs and getting fuel to them; There's a fuel shut off valve which is operated by vacuum. It's all well and good while you have fuel in the carbs as there's more than enough to get the motor running to create the vacuum needed to open the fuel valve. Makes it a pain to get fuel to the carbs if they're dry.

Gadget · « **Reply #4 on:** October 23, 2016, 01:50:32 PM »

G'day widetrax and welcome!

Hope you get the STeed running again soon.

A can of Start-ya-bastard can be good at getting old carby engines running again.

Cheers,
Gary

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Wild Rose · « **Reply #5 on:** October 23, 2016, 02:28:33 PM »

Welcome widetrax/Angelo to OzSTOC from Toowoomba in Queensland

Enjoy getting back on your ST1100

Enjoy the Forum

I don't know anything about the ST1100's but I'm sure that their are many here to help out

Streak · « **Reply #6 on:** October 23, 2016, 04:22:24 PM »

Welcome!

ppopeye · « **Reply #7 on:** October 23, 2016, 04:39:10 PM »

Welcome widetrax. I hope the bike is going soon. Where are you located?

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johnnyYTED · « **Reply #8 on:** October 23, 2016, 05:49:13 PM »

Gday Angelo widetrax,,welcome.. this is the place to find out how to fix your woes,,, then ride it more often...

Sicman · « **Reply #9 on:** October 23, 2016, 07:48:08 PM »

Welcome On In widetrax

Biggles · « **Reply #10 on:** October 23, 2016, 08:25:59 PM »

Great that you've been inspired to rescue the ST out of storage. I hope it was properly inhibited, because corrosion in the barrels is yet another bugbear. After overhaul, we used to inject a special oil into the intake while the engine was running until it just couldn't run any longer. I stored an XC Falcon like that for a year in Ballarat. When it started it poured smoke like the worst diesel for a good minute, but ran perfectly after that.

StinkyPete · « **Reply #11 on:** October 24, 2016, 06:50:27 AM »

Hi Widetrax and another welcome to OzSTOC from SA

ST2UP · « **Reply #12 on:** October 24, 2016, 11:17:05 AM »

Welcome along to OzSTOC

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #13 on:** October 26, 2016, 05:36:11 AM »

Hi Angelo, and welcome!

tj189 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 26, 2016, 05:42:21 PM »

Welcome Angelo, enjoy your time here on the forum

Jdbiker · « **Reply #15 on:** October 26, 2016, 10:16:43 PM »

Hello Angelo from Lynbrook ( Melbourne) Victoria

widetrax · « **Reply #16 on:** October 27, 2016, 05:41:29 AM »

To Everyone
A Big THANK YOU for such a warm welcome to your forum.
I was very suprised
All the very best
Angelo

Wild Rose · « **Reply #17 on:** October 29, 2016, 03:04:30 PM »

Angelo did you get your ST1100 looked at or get it going

Gadget · « **Reply #18 on:** October 29, 2016, 03:24:56 PM »

Quote from: Wild Rose on October 29, 2016, 03:04:30 PM

Angelo did you get your ST1100 looked at or get it going

Cheers,
Gary

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widetrax · « **Reply #19 on:** October 29, 2016, 06:20:02 PM »

Dear Leo < wild Rose >
No, not yet
I have cleaned the pump, fuel gets to the carbys, But the left hand bank has fuel then flow from the front vent tubes upon the throttle been opened.
I have figured that the carbys have been blocked, floats may have locked up with gum,
I have not found anybody local to do the clean- I do not want a workshop learning on the job so to speak- I might have to have a go myself but would rather
have a person who has previously done the same work do this one.
regards
Angelo

Wild Rose · « **Reply #20 on:** October 29, 2016, 09:36:22 PM »

Best of luck Angelo hope it all works out for you

Keep us informed

spanner · « **Reply #21 on:** October 30, 2016, 03:46:53 PM »

Gerard & Sandra · « **Reply #22 on:** November 30, 2016, 09:20:56 AM »

Widetrax - Welcome from Toowoomba Qld Rgds GB

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