Honda 2003 ST1300lA Owner's Manual page 74

Maintenance Safety
Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or repairs.
This will help eliminate several potential hazards:
Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust. Be sure there is
adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine.
Burns from hot motorcycle parts. Let the engine and exhaust system cool
before touching.
Injury from moving parts. Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so.
Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have the tools and
skills required.
To help prevent the motorcycle from falling over, park it on a firm, level
surface, using the center stand.
To reduce the possibility of a fire or explosion, be careful when working
around gasoline. Use only non-flammable solvent, not gasoline. to clean parts.
Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from all fuel-related parts.
Remember that your Honda dealer knows your motorcycle best and is fully
equipped to maintain and repair it. To ensure the best quality and reliability, use
only new genuine Honda parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement. If
you have the tools and skills required for additional maintenance jobs, you can
purchase an official Honda Service Manual (page 189
72
Servicing Your Honda
).