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2006 ST1300/A
SET-UP
INSTRUCTIONS
Set-up and pre-delivery service
must be performed by an authorized
Honda motorcycle dealer.
MPD 11396 (0601)
Issued: January 2006
©2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved
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IMPORTANCE OF PROPER SET-UP AND PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE FOR YOUR CUSTOMER'S SAFETY Proper set-up and pre-delivery service are essential to rider safety and the reliability of the machine. Any error or oversight made by the technician assembling and servicing a new machine can result in faulty operation, damage to the machine, or injury to the rider. WARNING Improper set-up or pre-delivery service can create an unsafe condition that can cause your customer to be seriously hurt or killed. Follow t
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2006 ST1300/A How To Use This Manual Follow the complete sequence of steps as shown. Do not short-cut any steps. The sequence has been established to ensure the unit is properly assembled. The individual steps are composed of three components: • Sub-heading—The large sub-headings are a brief description of the step. They are intended to be used by the experienced technician, one who only needs a brief reminder of the set-up sequence. • Descriptive text—The descriptive text
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1. Remove the carton cover. STRAP COVERED CRATE The ST1300/A is crated in one of two ways. You may receive either one. Covered crate: Cut the strap and remove the carton cover. Remove the inner cardboard frame cover. Uncovered crate: UNCOVERED CRATE When stacking crates, protect the motorcycle from falling objects and bad weather. 2. Check for damage. Check the unit for hidden damage. If you find damage, follow the instructions on the Delivery and Damage Claims Guidelines wall chart (Reord
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2006 ST1300/A 3. Remove the side braces, wheel, FRONT WHEEL CRATE FRAME loose parts cartons, and crate frame (cont.). PARTS QTY Riding Tips & Practice Guide 1 SIDE BRACE Remove the bolts and side braces, being BOLTS SIDE careful not to damage the front wheel. BRACES Remove the loose parts cartons. Keep the You and Your Motorcycle Riding Tips & Practice Guide and hand deliver to the FRAME BOLTS customer at the time of delivery. Remove the nuts, plate, and bolts. NUTS AND BOLTS Using two pe
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4. Loose Parts Information. Unpack the remaining loose parts and check them against this illustration. 4. 5. 3. 1. 6. 2. 7. 8. 11. 12. 10. 9. 13. 16. 17. 15. 14. DESCRIPTION QTY PART NUMBER STEP 1. Right mirror cover 1 88111-MCS-G00ZJ 8 Left mirror cover 1 88121-MCS-G00ZJ 8 2. Windscreen 1 64150-MCS-G00 9 3. Windscreen cover 2 64151-MCS-G00 9 4. Right windscreen bracket cover 1 64183-MCS-G00 9 Left windscreen bracket cover 1 64188-MCS-G00 9 5. Right mirror cover rubber 1 88112-MCS-G00 8 Left mir
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2006 ST1300/A 4. Loose parts information (cont.). DESCRIPTION QTY PART NUMBER STEP 12. Tool kit 1 ------------------------ 12 13. Owner’s Manual bag 1 83642-MN5-000 12 14. Owner’s Manual 1 31MCS630** 12 15. You and Your Motorcycle 1 G0045*** 3 Riding Tips & Practice Guide 16. Right front wheel side collar 1 44311-MCS-G00 7 Left front wheel side collar 1 44312-MCS-G00 7 17. Attaching parts: Front fender: Rubber washer 2 18325-MBV-000 6 Pan screw 6 x 20 mm 2 90138-MCS-G00 6 Socket bolt 6 x 18 mm 2
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5. Remove the motorcycle from the crate base. SLINGS Install lifting slings on the engine guards and grab rails as shown. If necessary, use a spreader board to prevent the slings from damaging the motorcycle. Lift the slings just enough to remove the slack. Loosen the caliper bolts, axle bolt, and axle RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE pinch bolts. Remove the washer bolts, and lower shipping bracket from the crate base. Discard the washer bolts. CALIPER BOLTS CALIPER BOLTS LOWER WASHER B
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2006 ST1300/A 5. Remove the motorcycle from the crate NUTS base (cont.). PROTECTIVE COVERING Remove the shipping braces, nuts, and (discard) protective covering from the foot pegs on both sides of the motorcycle. Lift the motorcycle free from the crate base and remove the base. SHIPPING BRACE On a firm, level surface, lower the centerstand and lower the motorcycle until it is resting on its rear wheel and centerstand. 6. Install the front fender. AXLE BOLT PARTS QTY Front fender 1 Rubber
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7. Install the front wheel. CALIPER RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE BOLT PARTS QTY Front wheel assembly 1 Right front wheel side collar 1 Left front wheel side collar 1 8 x 45 mm CALIPER Clean both sides of the front and rear brake BOLT discs with a clean shop towel and Pro Honda CALIPER Brake Cleaner or equivalent. BOLTS Remove the caliper mounting bolts. Be careful not to get dust and dirt on the ends of the mounting bolts. Support both calipers with a piece of wire, or similar method, so they
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2006 ST1300/A 7. Install the front wheel (cont.). RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE Reinstall the right and left front brake CALIPER CALIPER calipers, being careful not to damage the BOLT BOLTS 8 x 45 mm CALIPER front wheel and related components. BOLT Install the caliper bolts and tighten to the specified torque. Torque: 31 N·m (3.2 kgf·m, 23 lbf·ft) Operate the front brake and pump the forks several times to seat the axle. Check the brake operation by applying the brake lever and pedal. Check the wh
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7. Install the front wheel (cont.). AXLE Make sure the axle end is flush with the front fork leg outer surface as shown. Tighten the left axle pinch bolts to the specified torque. Torque: 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft) PINCH BOLTS On the ST1300A, verify the clearance between PULSER RING SENSOR the ABS front pulser ring and sensor. SENSOR Clearance specification: 0.4 - 1.2 mm (0.02 - 0.05 in) If outside the clearance specification range, recheck the wheel installation. PULSER RING 0.4 - 1.2 mm
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2006 ST1300/A 8. Install the mirrors (cont.). Align the retaining tabs, located on the ends of the mirror cover rubber, with the indent- ations on the fairing. Push the end of the retainer strap into the hole in the body. Connect the wiring harness terminals color- to-color: right side wires are colored light HOLE blue and white, left side wires are colored orange and white. TERMINALS MIRROR COVER RUBBER RETAINER STRAP MIRROR COVER Carefully install the mirror covers by pressing MIRROR C
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9. Install the windscreen. 6 x 18 mm 4 x 25 mm FLANGE BOLT PAN SCREWS PARTS QTY WINDSCREEN Windscreen 1 COVER Windscreen cover 2 Right windscreen bracket cover 1 SIDE Left windscreen bracket cover 1 COVER Plastic retainer 4 COLLARS Side cover collar 4 Flange bolt 6 x 18 mm 4 Pan screw 4 x 25 mm 4 Adjuster rubber 2 6 x 18 mm Note that the windscreen adjusters are FLANGE installed as shown, however, they can be BOLT WINDSCREEN reinstalled according to rider preference. BRACKET COVERS To inst
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2006 ST1300/A 10. Install the handlebar cover and saddlebag 4 x 6.5 mm SPECIAL SCREWS lever lock. PARTS QTY HANDLEBAR Handlebar cover 1 COVER IGNITION Special screw 4 x 6.5 mm 2 KEY Remove the ignition key from the ignition. Remove the protective tape. Attach the handlebar cover using two 4 x 6.5 mm special screws. Torque the screws. Torque: 1.2 N·m (0.12 kgf·m, 0.9 lbf·ft) PROTECTIVE TAPE Open the left fairing pocket with the FAIRING POCKET ignition key. Take out the sa
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11. Remove the rear seat. REAR SEAT Insert the ignition key and turn it clockwise to LATCH LEVER open the latch lever. Pull the rear seat back and up while depressing the seat opener. SEAT OPENER 12. Store the tool kit and Owner’s Manual. TOOL BAND PARTS QTY Tool kit 1 Owner’s Manual bag 1 TOOL KIT Owner’s Manual 1 Place the tool kit under the rear seat and secure it with the tool band. Place the Owner’s Manual into its bag and place it on top of the tool kit. OWNER’S MANUAL AND BAG 13
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2006 ST1300/A 14. Install the engine guard covers. PARTS QTY Right engine guard cover 1 Left engine guard cover 1 Pan screw 6 x 11 mm 2 Install the engine guard covers and secure them with a 6 x 11 mm pan screw. Torque the screws. 6 x 11 mm PAN SCREW Torque: 9.0 N·m (0.9 kgf·m, 6.6 lbf·ft) 15. Install the fuel tank knee grip pads. FUEL TANK PARTS QTY Right knee grip pad 1 30 mm 30 mm Left knee grip pad 1 (1-13/16 (1-13/16 in) Install the optional knee pads if the customer requests them
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16. Verify the proper routing of the cables, hoses, and wire harnesses. NEGATIVE (-) CABLE NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY TERMINAL POSITIVE (+) BATTERY TERMINAL BATTERY BOX RIGHT TURN SIGNAL 2P (SKY BLUE) CONNECTOR RIGHT RUNNING LEFT TURN LIGHT SIGNAL 2P CONNECTOR (ORANGE) CONNECTOR LEFT RUNNING LIGHT CONNECTOR ©2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved 15
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2006 ST1300/A 17. Service and install the battery. FRONT SEAT Service the battery only if the unit is sold or will be used as a demonstrator. Remove the seats: If the rear seat is installed, follow the instructions for seat removal in step 11. Remove the front seat by pulling it back and up. Remove the right saddlebag: LATCH LEVER Insert the ignition key and turn it clockwise to open the latch lever. Remove the right side saddlebag by lifting up and pulling it out. Close the latch le
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17. Service and install the battery (cont.). NUTS AND BOLTS Remove the battery cover. Remove the battery holder by removing the bolt. CAP Pull the battery out of the battery box. Remove the cap and the packed battery nuts and bolts. The battery in this motorcycle is a pre- charged, maintenance-free type. The electrolyte has been added at the factory. BATTERY Follow the instructions included in Service BOLT BATTERY Letter #48. HOLDER BATTERY COVER Make sure the ignition switch is in t
