About to pull the trigger on an STS
Despite the heat issues and nagging problems I read about the STs, am about to pull the trigger on a 2013 Circuit Yellow STS. I own a 2011 RT Limited and enjoy it, but the STS feels sportier and handles differently. I really like the way the bike feels.
Apparently not everyone has overheating problems and my dealer GVPS in Surrey, British Columbia said they have yet to encounter 1 with a melted brake master cyclinder to date! Hmmm...perhaps because the ambient temperatures here don't get as high like places south of the border. :shocked:
What surprised me most is that they have yet to receive from BRP the necessary kits to perform the recall! :sour:
My intentions are to ride the STS for 1-2 day solo trips and the RT for longer ones with my wife. Your input will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Finally....am a happy camper!
Well, a bit of good news today. After waiting a bit for the dealer to finish PDI of my STS, they told me that the recall kit for my unit just arrived. So I opted for them to do the mod before taking delivery.
Waited for another 2 hours and finally it was all ready! :thumbup:
Got all the options that I previously listed installed except for the adjustable GPS mount
(similar to ST Limited) because the harness and connector did not come with the mount.
Parts Department is now following up with BRP to see if we can order the required harness/connector without ordering the entire GPS kit.
It was a pleasant 50+ km. ride back home and the temperature never passed the halfway mark despite the rush hour traffic although the temperature was only 16 degrees Celsius.
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The engine did stumble a couple of times as I was coming to a stop but didn't stall as I was able to blip the throuttle slightly to prevent it from stalling out. Hopefully this issue will eventually correct itself after putting in more mileage.
WIll take some pictures soon and post them.
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