Should I buy this 2004 ST 1300?

Your right I was totally wrong , must be too much Judge Judy.
Buyer beware

(Must be the chemo i'm on)

I believe this emoticon perfectly demonstrates how I feel.

It was not a final drive failure. It was a damaged pivot pin paralever. I'm not quite sure what that is because all I heard was "NOT FINAL DRIVE NOT FINAL DRIVE" but I'll find out more when I pick up the bike.

The oil sight glass had started to leak so they're replacing that and it was out of synch at idle so they're doing a tune up.

I plan to learn how to work on this bike myself.

What do you y'all think the first maintenance thing I should do is?

Thanks for your input folks - this experience has been harrowing and educational.

That's good news! I'd replace all fluids and ride the crap out of it.

For the record: What are "all the fluids"?

change the oil
change the transmission fluid
change the differential fluid
flush the brake fluid
inspect/change air filter
is there a fuel filter? inspect
inspect all rubber hoses and seals
inspect tires for cracking

read all you want http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?14-Oilheads also http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=1&page=1

Sorry to hear about the chemo, Roadstar. That's a nasty battle, and good luck.

I'll kiss and make up too. Perhaps I was a little sharp.

(backstory starts....) long ago I once sold a toyota celica gt. It was ten years old, 100,000 miles....and it decent shape, for what it was. Five speed manual. Looked cool.

A month after I sold it the kid who bought it came to my apartment and told me the clutch went bad. He wanted me to pay for the repair. Even better was when I asked him if he even knew how to drive a clutch before he bought the thing. Nope, he said, but he still wanted money.

I told him to take a hike.

Kinda soured me on the idea of people coming back after a sale.

So, heal up. Get well...and good riding.

Cakeeater

I greatly appreciate that, i`m doing good. As i have to go every other week for a 6 hour session (for 12 sessions) . Been out of work for 2 1/2 month`s (colon cancer) & i do get out & ride when i feel good. I`ll try & think real hard what i type before i do next time.
I see what your getting at with your sale, & that would put a bad taste in my mouth also.

Have a great day

My wife went through cancer treatment. Our three kids were little, it was a horrible time. But...she's doing well, healthy as can be...ten years past treatment...and here's to the same future for you.

Cheers,

Cakeeater

I just bought a 2004A for $7,000 and 45K. I would grab this one if it was available.