ST1100

There are tons of web sites and discussions related to the Honda ST1100 for maintenance.  The links below lists some of the ones that have been helpful to me.  My disclaimer here is that this page is more or less my personal reference.  I am indebted to the folks that have taken the time to put this information of on the web.

General Pictures

Significant (to me anyway) pictures of the motorcycle

General Information

Maintenance

Common Torque Values

Carb Sync Instructions

Fork Rebuild

Front Wheel Information

Fuel Vacuum Valve Bypass

Maintenance Log

Miscellaneous Information

PAIR System Removal

Picture of light housing for bulb replacement

Really Cool Air Filter idea

Rear Wheel Links

Timing Belt and Hose Replacement Links

Farkles

Auxiliary Fuse Block
Pictures and a schematic
http://www.geocities.com/tfm1_99/st_accessories.html

Really good pictures from John Oosterhuis - includes where to grab switched power
http://community.webshots.com/album/56554990trLOKW

What to Use

Air Filter
Fram CA351 - with hose mod described above

Antifreeze
Prestone® Extended Life 5/150 Antifreeze/Coolant is phosphate, silicate, and borate free

Cleaner
The OEM part number for the Honda Spray Cleaner is 08C25-P011M

Gas Filter
Fram G3, which appears to be the only Fram p/n that is both reasonably compact and has the correct size end fittings. On the downside, the G3 is fatter than the stocker and is a snug fit in the original location, where it can cause some interference with body plastic and the seat mounting tab. To correct this, change the inlet hose to about 1" longer and shorten the outlet hose a little in order to move the filter forward where there is plenty of room. The stock rubber filter retainer is too small to use, but the G3 seems to be adequately supported in its modified location by the the inlet and outlet hoses.

Oil
Mobil 1 15w50 - Gold Cap

Oil Filter

About 2.5 inches long
Purolator Pure One PL14612, about $6.
Mobil M1-108, about $12.. Made by Champion.
Bosch 3300, about $6, Made by Champion.

About 3.25 inches long.
Purolator Pure One PL14610, about $6.
Mobil 1 M1-110, about $10, Made by Champion.
Bosch 3323, about $6, Made By Champion.
WalMart SuperTech ST7317, about $2. Made by Champion.

Properly Check Oil Level - Ronnie Bowen
To get a correct reading you should have the bike on the center stand on level ground and let it sit for about a half hour after the oil has been warmed up, longer if the engine oil is cold.  All the oil that is in the upper passages and clinging to the engine walls should have time to drain down to the oil pan.  Checking the oil level at a rest stop of about 2 or 3 minutes will give you a low reading every time.  After an engine has been 'completely drained, add the recommended amount of oil and leave it the hell alone.  I know that there are those on the list that swear that a low level of oil in the pan will stop engine vibrations, bull crap, (My Humble Opinion).  No one has ever shown a reasonable mechanical reason that this would work.  Fill your crankcase to the recommended amount and leave it alone.  Bottom Line:  Set it on the center stand overnight. Then and only then will you get a correct reading.

Tire Date Codes
Usually found in an oval or circle on the tire.
Pre-2K codes - 3 digits. First two digits are the week, last digit is the year.
Post 2K codes are four digit, first two are the week, last two are the year.

Where to buy STuff

California Sport Touring - A place to buy stuff for the ST.  Decent prices, pretty specific ST stuff and reasonably good to work with.  There have been recent negative comments about this vendor.  Primarily issues with shipping policies, back-order policies and timing with regard to when the credit card is charged.  I have ordered from them three times.  First time was perfect.  Second time, I ordered a rear tire.  They shipped me two of them, I waited for six weeks to have my credit card charged and for a call tag to return the extra tire.  Third time they charged my credit card immediately and then it took two weeks before the product left their door.  The norm is to charge the credit card when the product ships.

Cycle-Gadgets - just a bunch of cool stuff

Earplug Store - a place to get custom-molded earplugs

Electrical Connection - Premium electrical connectors

Honda Directline - Cheaper than Service Honda (by a bit) and free shipping, but a $5 handling charge on orders under $100

Kisan Technologies - They make headlight and taillight modulators

New Enough Motorcycle Leathers - Nice cordura stuff, good prices, excellent service

Rider Wearhouse - the ultimate motorcycle shop

Ron Ayers Motorsports - more parts, nice online fiche with Honda part numbers

Service Honda - Cheap Honda parts

Southwest Moto Tires - great prices, free shipping for 2 or more tires

Sport Touring USA - Another store along the lines of California Sport Touring

TucMoto - Never bought from them - never heard anything bad about them.  Have a STOC discount - best place for batteries