datjackal
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Hello Tuareg,
I just picked up a 2012 ST with 2K miles. It has been sitting unused for the last year. It is flawless expect for one scratch on the plastic exhaust shield. As soon as I got it home, I did an oil/filter change as it looked a bit grungyt. After a few days, I changed the final drive oil, and it looked really dark and nasty. Which made me wonder what kind of 600 miles tune-up the PO did. He told me he followed the instructions in the manual, but didn't have any documentation for any of the work.
I decided to do a comprehensive 600 miles tune-up, plus the extended/yearly based stuff like brake/clutch/coolant. what else do I need to worry about ?
At some point I will call the local dealer and see if there are any recalls on it, and what not.
The bike is running great, and it has plenty of power. I was a bit concerned about some of the reviews complaining about lack of power, but i am thinking that they don't know how to ride, or are afraid to twist the throttle. It is not a GSXR, but it can hang with any of the big trail bike with ease. i came from an R1200GS, and I don't think it has any more power, if anything the ST has a wider power curve. I am happy just riding around in "T" mode, and I only switch to "S" if I need to chase somebody down.
future mods:
hard cases (undecided model)
Yoshimura Signature exhaust
PilotRoad4s as soon as the stock DWs go
Heated grips (in the fall)
windshield (still researching)
fork springs (possibly)
If there are any riders in the Portland/OR area that want to hookup, feel free to drop me a line.
cheers!
I just picked up a 2012 ST with 2K miles. It has been sitting unused for the last year. It is flawless expect for one scratch on the plastic exhaust shield. As soon as I got it home, I did an oil/filter change as it looked a bit grungyt. After a few days, I changed the final drive oil, and it looked really dark and nasty. Which made me wonder what kind of 600 miles tune-up the PO did. He told me he followed the instructions in the manual, but didn't have any documentation for any of the work.
I decided to do a comprehensive 600 miles tune-up, plus the extended/yearly based stuff like brake/clutch/coolant. what else do I need to worry about ?
At some point I will call the local dealer and see if there are any recalls on it, and what not.
The bike is running great, and it has plenty of power. I was a bit concerned about some of the reviews complaining about lack of power, but i am thinking that they don't know how to ride, or are afraid to twist the throttle. It is not a GSXR, but it can hang with any of the big trail bike with ease. i came from an R1200GS, and I don't think it has any more power, if anything the ST has a wider power curve. I am happy just riding around in "T" mode, and I only switch to "S" if I need to chase somebody down.
future mods:
hard cases (undecided model)
Yoshimura Signature exhaust
PilotRoad4s as soon as the stock DWs go
Heated grips (in the fall)
windshield (still researching)
fork springs (possibly)
If there are any riders in the Portland/OR area that want to hookup, feel free to drop me a line.
cheers!
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