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Loved my ST
I also had an ST - I really liked the seating position halfway between crotch rocket RS and upright touring RT model. Don't let the 998cc engine fool you, it is a rocket, and many pics of 50K to 100K miles posted here on that. That handbrake cost the previous owner $1500! Yes the new $10K Ryker came out, but yours has space to put stuff! Especially if you have the saddle bags for it. Read through the ST and RS sections (they share lots of common things). Be sure to check the torque on the front sprocket at 115ft/lbs, run the VIN at BRP for outstanding recalls or tech bulletins, etc. Learn how to work on it yourself to save tons of money, many how to's and videos here. I also have the SpyderCodes app ($15 on Apple, still free on Android) if any codes do pop up. It tells you what the code means and for most of them things to look at and try - very helpful for $15. Speaking of codes - learn how to pull your codes - instructions also on the app.
My Gear Box Positioning Sensor (GBPS) went out - you will get stuck in a gear and have to shut off the engine for a minute until the computer resets; then start and it will autoshift (if the SE5 semi-auto). Keep an eye on oil level, even a little low will start shifting problems (same oil is in transmission). Brake fluid sensor is OCD - even a couple teaspoons low will light up the warning. The front sprocket thing i mentioned is a common problem, the bolt was not torqued to well at factory and works loose. I have a friend on a 2008GS that lost his sprocket and the bolt snapped. There was a tech bulletin about it, the shops are supposed to torque it and draw an "X" on the bolt. If any minor electrical issues happen, or you see a "DPS" error, just go get a fresh battery. The DPS is the power steering, uses a lot of power. A weak battery causes a lot of things to throw codes. I got mine at Batteries Plus - still strong at three years.
Coming from a dealer I would assume all the fluids are OK so you should be set for fun for a while! I would visit all the sponsors on the main page - many good "Farkles" to get! I loaded up on LCD lighting, a bump skid with LEDS, extended brake pedal, etc. Look at the pics of the bikes in the picture area to get ideas too.
Steve
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Welcome,
and congrats. There are still times I miss the motor I had in the STS. Did like the seating position.
Very happy with the RT but just at times …..
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