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2003
Honda ST1300lA
OWNER'S MANUAL
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Introduction Congratulations on choosing your Honda motorcycle. When you own a Honda, you're part of a worldwide family of satisfied customers- people who appreciate Honda's reputation for building quality into every product. Before riding, take time to get acquainted with your motorcycle and how it works. To protect your investment, we urge you to take responsibility for keeping your motorcycle well maintained. Scheduled service is a must, of course. But it's just as important to observ
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Contents These pages give an overview of the contents of your owner's manual. The first page of each section lists the topics covered in that section. Motorcycle Safety ............................................................................................. 1 Important safety information you should know, plus a look at the safety- related labels on your motorcycle. Instruments & Controls ................................................................................... 11 The locati
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Contents Tips ..................................................................................................................... 139 How to store and transport your motorcycle and how to be an environmentally-responsible rider. Taking Care of the Unexpected ...................................................................... 145 What to do if you have a flat tire, your engine won't start, etc. Technical Information ......................................................................
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Motorcycle Safety This section presents some of the most important information and recommendations to help you ride your motorcycle safely. Please take a few moments to read these pages. This section also includes information about the location of safety labels on your motorcycle. Important Safety Information ................................................................................ 2 Accessories & Modifications ........................................................................
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Important Safety Information Your motorcycle can provide many years of service and pleasure-if you take responsibility for your own safety and understand the challenges you can meet while riding. There is much that you can do to protect yourself when you ride. You'll find many helpful recommendations throughout this manual. The following are a few that we consider most important. Always Wear a Helmet It's a proven fact: helmets significantly reduce the number and severity of head injuri
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Important Safety Information Make Yourself Easy to See Some drivers do not see motorcycles because they are not looking for them. To make yourself more visible, wear bright reflective clothing, position yourself so other drivers can see you, signal before turning or changing lanes, and use your horn when it will help others notice you. Ride within Your Limits Pushing limits is another major cause of motorcycle accidents. Never ride beyond your personal abilities or faster than conditions
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Accessories & Modifications Modifying your motorcycle or using non-Honda accessories can make your motorcycle unsafe. Before you consider making any modifications or adding an accessory, be sure to read the following information. Improper accessories or modifications can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Follow all instructions in this owner's manual regarding accessories and modifications. We strongly recommend that you use only genuine Honda accessories tha
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Accessories & Modifications We strongly advise you not to remove any original equipment or modify your motorcycle in any way that would change its design or operation. Such changes could seriously impair your motorcycle's handling, stability, and braking, making it unsafe to ride. Removing or modifying your lights, exhaust system, emission control system, or other equipment can also make your motorcycle illegal.
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Safety Labels Safety labels on your motorcycle either warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or they provide important safety information. Read these labels carefully and don't remove them. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement. For your protection, always wear your helmet while riding. Read the owner's manual carefully. 20.0 Ibs (9.0 kg) 4.5 Ibs (2.0 kg) 6 Motorcycle Safety
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Safety Labels CARGO 10.0 (4.5 kg) CARGO LIMIT 4.5 Ibs (2.0 kg) 20.0 Ibs (9.0 kg) Motorcycle Safety 7
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Safety Labels < For USA > Cold tire pressures Tire brand Front Rear BRIDGESTONE BTO2OF F [Up lo capacity tire D220FST cenler L tread deplh BT020F D220ST L F Min. recommend DUNLOP 290kPa 2 42ps 42psi Front 1 5mm 10 06 in Rear 2 O mm (0.08in ) to 90kg(i2001bs) Front 290kPa 2 90kg/lcm 42ps Read owner's manual 1 Rear 290kPa 2 42psi I Maximum weight capacity184 kg (401 lbs) This motorcycle is eqipped with tubeless tirs Tire size front 120/70ZR18M/C (59W) < For Canada > Front 290kPa 2 42psi
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Safety Labels Improper loading can cause a crash and you may be seriously hurt or killed. See "Load Limits and Guidelines" in your Owner's Manual for complete instructions. OPEN WHEN coolant will burn you. Motorcycle Safety 9
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Instruments & Controls This section shows the location of all gauges. indicators. and controls you would normally use before or while riding your motorcycle . The items listed on this page are described in this section . Instructions for other components are presented in other sections of this manual where they will be most useful . Component Locations .......................................................................................... 12 ............................................
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Component Locations multi-display multi-display control buttons \ fairing pockets \ left handlebar controls right handlebar controls 12 Instruments & Controls
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Component Locations passenger handgrip fuel fill cap helmet holder oil filler cap rearview mirror I passenger footrest brake pedal Instruments & Controls 13
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Component Locations 14 Instruments & Controls
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Gauges & Indicators The gauges, indicators and displays on your motorcycle keep you informed, alert you to possible problems, and make your riding safer and more enjoyable. Refer to the gauges, indicators and displays frequently. Their functions are described on the following pages. USA: Odometer & tripmeter read in miles. Canada: Odometer & tripmeter read in kilometers. speedometer right turn signal indicator left turn signal indicator multi-display I headlight beam anti-lock brake sy
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Gauges & Indicators Lamp Check Most of the indicator lights come on when you turn the ignition switch ON so you can check that they are working. Some indicators turn off after a few seconds; others remain on until or after the engine is started. The ABS indicator goes off after you ride the motorcycle at a speed above 6 mph (10 kmlh). All indicators are identified on the following pages with the words: Lamp Check. If one of these indicators does not come on when it should, have your Honda
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Gauges & Indicators Shows riding speed in miles (USA) or kilometers (Canada) per hour. Shows engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Shows excessive engine rpm range (indicated from the beginning of the tachometer red zone) in which operation may damage the engine. Do not let the tachometer needle enter the red zone. Flashes when either turn signal operates. neutral indicator (green) Lights when the transmission is in neutral. Instruments & Controls 17
