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First year in the US was 1998 for ST2.  I remember the single-phase charging system being highly taxed with a friend and I replacing burnt stator wiring.  1999 went three phase and had more power.

IIRC, the cams in the ST3 need to be removed to replace shims during valve adjustments. 

That's all I've got.

Yes, I still have my 2013 Monster 796... just a great bike, but it is NOT the sport touring bike I sort of wanted it to become.  I decided, after my first trip to Austin, for the 2017 MotoGP, that 8 hours a day, over the course of a week or so, in the saddle... was just not going to happen.

Back Home, Years Ago, my sport tourer was a 1993 CBR1000F, another great bike.  I actually sold it to buy an ST3, but life got in the way, they discontinued them, and it never happened.  I picked up the Monster on a lucky whim, but... the Monster is not a Multistrada, nor an ST.

I took the dangerous step... I went hunting on Cycle Trader.  Oh... the ST2's and ST3's are out there!  ...including some garage queens, and other low-mileage bikes.  And some junk, too.

My question is... was there a sterling year for the ST-series bikes?  Was there a 'don't do it!' year?  I'm mostly interested in an ST2 or ST3... I'm trying to stay away from the complexity and expense of the ST4 bikes.  I don't need a maintenance nightmare, and I'm not looking for a project bike.

I'm also curious for your opinions... certainly some of you have owned one, or know someone who did... or even worked on them.  Should I abandon the idea of buying a 20+ year old ST, and just suck it up and lay out the money for a Multi 950?

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Quote from: Randimus Maximus on July 07, 2025, 10:15:05 PMcrab legs

 

Quote from: ducpainter on July 09, 2025, 12:17:17 PMI'd run 'em 

You can   

They really do change the bike. For the reduced price and worthless dollar back during the US economical trouble around 2010(?) it was worth it. Inspired by Statler and offered by Martin at Motowheels.

Quote from: koko64 on July 09, 2025, 12:36:01 PMThat bike must be light. Which type of fresh pads for the new discs?

It is    The rider not so light...  I go fast regardless  

One of the clear advantages with full floating discs is that since they move around, the pads never "land" in the same spot and will keep the surfaces very smooth. They don't make the typical grooves/tracks/lines. This means that used pads are good to go on new discs. Mine were worn well. I had a set of the now discontinued hot Brembo 07BB1996 left and put those on today. Always nice to experience and evaluate one mod at a time. Known pads on new to me "budget" Oro Series semi floating discs. Some running in and tests tomorrow.

I think I'll roll in sometime between 3 and 5. Let me know if there is anything I can bring (that fits in my panniers ) besides peanut butter flavored whiskey..

That bike must be light. Which type of fresh pads for the new discs?

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