St4s return adventure - pics posted 10-30

triangleforge · October 28, 2009, 03:31:39 PM

Congrats on the new ride! There's actually a good discussion going on the ST owners listserve about aftermarket seats -- it's a good group of riders, with lots of ST2/3/4 specific experience.

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/st2_owners/messages

Admittedly, the discussion so far on seats has found that some like stock, some Sargent (I like mine, but it came on the bike) and others fit Corbin best. Fortunately, there's some good info there on the respective shapes of the aftermarket vs. stock saddles.

TAftonomos · October 29, 2009, 12:04:37 PM

Bike didn't want to start this am, but finally fired up. After it warmed up all was fine. Later I stalled it cause I wasn't in first. Damn thing didn't want to start up at all. After letting it cool off a few mins fired right back up and I was off

I'm about on the Al/ Ga border now, I should be home in 2 hours tops. Then some pics tonight

somegirl · October 29, 2009, 12:12:21 PM

Glad to hear you're almost there.

Desmo Demon · October 29, 2009, 03:44:21 PM

Quote from: TAftonomos on October 29, 2009, 12:04:37 PM
Bike didn't want to start this am, but finally fired up. After it warmed up all was fine. Later I stalled it cause I wasn't in first. Damn thing didn't want to start up at all. After letting it cool off a few mins fired right back up and I was off

Sounds like it has oil that is too thick for cold starts, and it may need some larger gauge wires for the starter (I upgraded mine with Powerlet cables a few years ago).

TAftonomos · October 29, 2009, 03:47:13 PM

Made it home by 6:30 EST.

Logged just over 1K in the miles, bike is sitting at 65xx. Time to tear it apart for the service lol!

tlloyd66 · October 29, 2009, 03:50:01 PM

Quote from: TAftonomos on October 29, 2009, 03:47:13 PM
Made it home by 6:30 EST.

Logged just over 1K in the miles, bike is sitting at 65xx. Time to tear it apart for the service lol!

Congrats on the new bike! Now where the hell are our pictures??

yoreese · October 29, 2009, 03:52:44 PM

Glad you made it home, I decided to ship mine that was 1000 miles from home. The starting issue when hot may be the bike needing a tune-up/valve adjustment. Mine runs like a different machine after service. Also did you notice any heating issues? Mine was getting very warm at lights until it was tuned-up.

LA · October 29, 2009, 08:37:32 PM

Glad you made it home in one piece Pal. Been holding my breath for a couple days now.

LA

TAftonomos · October 30, 2009, 07:31:45 AM

Headed out the door:

Pre-departure beverage:

Bored..waiting:

First stop for fuel after meeting the Houston crew:

Stopped at Mobile AL to see the old ship:

Ate food at McGuires Irish pub in Destin

Stopped at the AF museum on the way out:

Observant people will notice the missing right side mirror, which departed the bike only moments away from Herbert cycles in Baton rouge.

Even more observant people will notice the beer glass becomes a bit more full after the salad but before the steak.

Forgive the mediocre pics....all I had with me was my phone.

triangleforge · October 30, 2009, 07:34:45 AM

Looks like a most excellent adventure!!!

tlloyd66 · October 30, 2009, 07:39:53 AM

Quote from: TAftonomos on October 30, 2009, 07:31:45 AM
Forgive the mediocre pics....all I had with me was my phone.

The pics are great, thanks! I reallyreallyreally want me an ST3 or ST4... beautiful bikes! Glad you had a great trip!

lagerman72 · October 30, 2009, 08:30:39 AM

Bike looks good, congrats

Speeddog · October 30, 2009, 08:31:30 AM

Looks like you picked up a sweet ride!

Glad you had a mostly uneventful trip.

Raux · October 30, 2009, 12:15:54 PM

very pretty bike. enjoy.

DesmoDiva · October 30, 2009, 12:57:21 PM

Looks like you had an awesome trip.

Enjoy your new ride. [moto]

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