2006 Honda St1300 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (2) · Wheels (1) · Service Brakes (1)
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Compared against other Honda St1300 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Air Bags 2014-08-06 · DLR MSG - Honda · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of august 4, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and vin status inquiry has been updated.
Air Bags 2014-07-23 · DLR MSG - Stop S · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of july 23, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, safety recall: accord, civic, and others ? front passenger?s airbag inflator can be over-pressur
Electrical System:starter Assembly 2012-01-12 · SB-12-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe
Equipment:other:labels 2008-05-31 · 08-040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles. *pe
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2008-05-09 · SB-06-085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. federal court provided final approval of settlement on 12/29/07. no models listed. *pe
What owners report
2018-06-07 · Service Brakes · 20,926 mi“purchased the bike approx.5 years ago,13,000 miles,before the 20,926 mile mark the secondary master cylinder wouldnt release,burnt up rear rotor,pads and had to replace the secondary master cylinder,expensive repair that could have caused a serious accident,believe the internals of the sms are the same as the goldwings that were recalled,contacted …”
2010-08-14 · Tires · 6,840 mi“dunlop sportmax roadsmart motorcycle tire developed a "bubble" about 2" x 8" along the circumference. tire was rendered useless and will be replaced within the week. *tr…”
2010-07-31 · Tires · 20,275 mi“1. front tire on a 2006 honda st1300 motorcycle. the tire is a dunlop roadsmart size 120/70zr18. the tire had 11,275 miles on it. i run 42psi in the tire, ride two up most of the time (rider=230lbs, passenger=140lbs, minimal gear in the bags). tire pressure and tire condition are checked before every ride with multiple checks of tire condition duri…”
2010-03-02 · Wheels“2006 honda st1300 motorcycle was in a miniature tornado. *dt the consumer discovered his motorcycle laying on its side. the bike was scratched badly on its left side, the right mirror wa broken and the rubber bumper for the engine was squashed. the consumer inquired about trading the bike, but was told an inspection would have to be performed. t…”
2008-09-16 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 14,000 mi“when applying greater than 50% throttle the engine cuts to 1/2 power near 6000 rpm. it also loses the idle after 15-30 seconds causing the engine to die. this is very consistent and happens daily once the engine has reached operating temperature. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.