Re: [ST] ST longevity/reliability

[Bryce <bster13@xxxxxxxxx>]

Looks like that bike was put together on a Friday. :(

Bryce

> 99 ST purchased in May 2001 with 7000 miles on it. 
> It had an engine
> rebuild under the P.O. covered by warranty.  
> 
> Replaced fuel sender (Eurosport did not pay for it
> and said it was not
> covered. 
> 
> Bike still leaked gas, I replaced the right-angle
> fuel fitting, which
> broke as I tried to remove it.
> 
> The bike always had what I considered excessive
> vibrations.
> 
> It used 1 qt of oil every 3k miles.
> 
> Oil pan bolt leaked oil.  Dealers said it had
> already been covered under
> recall, but they still leaked.  I was SOL, they
> said.
> 
> Ignition switch wires started separating from the
> switch housing.  The
> taillight would go out intermittently.
> 
> I killed it in September 2002 with 28k miles on it. 
> I haven't really
> missed it.  
> 
> I decided the best thing about that bike was the
> other ST
> owners I've met from the experience.
> 
> Laters,
> Brian


		
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