Honda St1300a 2004

• Recall 55690 [USA]: If the motorcycle continues to be used after a leak occurs, the rear brake would eventually become inoperative. a loss of rear brake force could increase the risk of a crash.
  Certain motorcycles equipped with combined-brake systems have a proportioning control valve (pcv) that mechanically proportions brake force when the rear brake is applied. A seal in some pcvs is improperly shaped, and brake fluid leakage may occur.
  dealers will inspect the rear brake forleakage. If leakage is confirmed, the dealer will replace the pcv free of charge. The recall began on january 31, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 866-784-1870.
  honda recall no.P65.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 56562 [USA]: If the fuel pump stops working, the engine will stall without warning, which could cause a crash.
  On certain motorcycles, the main wire harness has a ground distribution connector that is incorrectly assembled. Some electrical circuits may overheat and short, including the fuel pump.
  dealers will inspect the ground distribution connector for overheating damage. If any damage is found, the wire harness will be replaced. If no damage is found, the connectors will be assembled properly. The recall began on december 8, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 866-784-1870.
  customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall RM/2005/003 [UK]: Brake fluid may leak
  It has been identified that on affected machines equipped with a cbs - combined braking system the height of the lip seal within the proportional control valve (pcv) unit may be incorrect which may result in brake fluid leakage. Should the machine be used in this condition the rear brake may eventually become inoperative.
  potentially affected machines will be recalled inspected and rectified if necessary using a countermeasure proportional control valve.

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• Recall 2005016 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain motorcycles, an improperly shaped seal in the brake proportioning control valve could allow brake fluid leakage to occur. With continued use, a leak in the proportioning valve would cause the rear brake to eventually become inoperative. Although the front brake provides most of the braking function, a loss of rear brake force could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: dealers will replace the brake proportioning valve.

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• Recall 2004433 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain motorcycles, the distributor connector cap of the main wire harness was improperly wired, causing one ground circuit to be apportioned an excessive load. If the connector overheats, the power to various circuits could be lost. As a result, a loss of critical lighting or engine power could occur without warning, which could cause a crash. Correction: dealers will inspect the ground distribution connector and check for damage. If any damage is found, the dealer will install an improved main harness. If no damage is found, the dealer will install a reconfigured connector cap that will apportion the ground load correctly.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

Motorcycle demonstrated once before the boiling of fuel in full fuel tank after driving. A couple of weekends later i decided that i would remove the fuel from the tank because i believed that the gas may have contained too much alcohol which may boil at a lower temperature. I removed all but about 2 gallons out of the 7.7 gallon tank. I rode to a fuel station and refilled to about 3/4 of an inch below the full mark. I left some expansion space due to the hot weather. The operating temperature of the bike was normal as always. Upon returning home i stopped the bike outside of the enclosed garage just to check the tank before i brought it in should there be any problems. I was confident enough to remain on the bike and removed the key from the ignition to unlock the fuel tank. While sitting on the bike with my helmet, jacket, and sunglasses still on i inserted the key into the cap and opened it. Upon unlocking, the cap burst full open and instantly fuel showered me and the instrument panel of the bike as if a hot radiator cap was opened. Relieving the pressure in the tank allow the fuel to spontaneously boil . Afterwards i would estimate that 1.5 to 2 gallons came out of the tank in a matter of 1 second. Covered in fuel i quickly jumped off the bike still holding the key which broke off in my hand. My concern is for other riders that may encounter this problem. I taking the bike to get the tank vent system repaired by a honda dealer. This is extremely dangerous as the vent system has failed to an unsafe condition. *tr

The heat from the engine compartment is not vented or routed properly, causing 450 degree fahrenheit temperatures to vent across the motorcycle operators legs, causing pain and discomfort. The temperature is hot enough to cause physical pain when the plastic surround the leg area is touched. This problem is pandemic to most of the st1300's on the road. I can provide the names of hundreds perhaps thousands of owners who have the exact same problem i am describing. The dealers to include honda north america have no resolution for this, except to recommend coolant flush, oil change. None of these fixes this problem. *jb

Factory recalls - honda motorcycle 2004 st1300 i received a recall for an electrical problem in december. I have contacted 3 dealerships in my county & 2 adjacent counties. None of the dealerships have the parts to repair the problem to date. All 3 dealerships tell me the same thing, that they will only receive the repair kit for the number of st1300 models sold from their dealership. In addition, none of the dealers have received the parts. I have received a second recall for another brake problem. I am concerned that i will have a similar wait for the second recall. In addition, if either recall is causing an unsafe condition i have been unable to correct the situation due to lack of repair parts. It has been 3 months now for the 1st recall.*jb