RE: [ST] Re: 2002 ST SET UP QUESTIONS

["David Pullen" <dpullen@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

G'day Harry,

Sounds like a nice trip; I'd like to take a month and do a tour of your side
of the world one of these days.

In addition to the other advice, I would recommend beefing up your tool kit.
The one that comes with the bike is a joke.  Get a smallish socket wrench
and a mix of sockets (don't forget a 17mm socket for the chain tension
adjuster; I just realized it was missing from my kit).  The kit should fit
in the tray under the seat; just having it with you should prevent most
major problems from happening (it scares the gremlins off).

Bring chain lube and use it periodically, maybe every 5th stop for gas; also
make sure the chain is adjusted properly.

Check your tyre wear; if they are close to the wear bars, go ahead and
replace them.  The only thing worse than dealing with a flat tyre on a trip
is trying to get new tyres put on when MC shops are sparse.

I'm looking forward to seeing your pictures!

  - Dave

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Howlin'
Dawg
Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 2:26 AM
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [ST] Re: 2002 ST SET UP QUESTIONS

> 2/. First long two up trip on this bike - any other mechanical tips,
>    bike is in great shape and has been serviced regularly.

I'd suggest that if you're not in the habit of regularly oiling the control 
cables (Throttle & Clutch) you buy yourself a hydraulic cable oilier and 
pump fresh clean oil right through the cables. It's amazing how much easier 
it is to ride a bike with well lubed cables and a broken or seized cable can

be a show stopper.

It might also be worth considering adding a puncture preventative to the 
tyres.
A roadside puncture can be a PITA with a fully laden bike, unfamiliar roads 
and a pee'd off SWMBO.
I've successfully used Ultra Seal and OKO.

HTH,
Howlin' 



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