Introducing Myself

[quattro0418]

 

Hi Saaz

Thanks for the update. The timing belt was done apparently 7000Ks ago so the last owner told me.

Regards

Quattro0418

[quattro0418]

 

Hi all,

Well I have stripped the fairings off and had a look and it appears as though the fluid is leaking from the base area of the cylinders on the left bank, sitting on the bike, towards the front of the bike which appears to be the water pump housing. There is a slightly audible ticking sound emanating from that area also.I have placed an extendable cable light into the areas around the base of the carbs and the radiator where the hoses join but can't see any coolant leaking above that area on the block towards the front left base. The coolant only leaks when the motor is running after a couple of minutes and dribbles out of an area between what appears to be a black rubber gasket and an alloy block then down the left side front of the motor. The next step I think is to get a repair manual and see what schematics are in there relating to the water pump etc.

Quattro0418

[Diesel]

Hi Quattro - dunno if this link will help you or not - scroll down to the water pump bit....

http://www.st-riders.net/index.php?topic=7695.0


And here's another for a good bit of helpful info...

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?122196-1994-ST1100-coolant-leak-under-carbs-what-all-should-I-change


Hope this helps.

Cheers , Diesel

[quattro0418]

 

Hi Diesel,

Much appreciated.

Regards

Lachlan

Quattro0418

[saaz]

The water pump is driven off the timing belt, so hope they at least spun it a bit to see if the bearings were ok.  Usually they might need replacing every second timing belt (well I hope so for my sake)  Over tensioning the timing belt might put stress on it, but if the Honda procedure was followed that is very unlikely.

If you are lucky, it may be a leak around the water pipe (assembly 5 in this) which has a seal
http://www.ronayers.com/Fiche/TypeID/26/Type/Motorcycle/MakeID/1/Make/Honda/YearID/37/Year/1996/ModelID/7255/Model/ST1100A/GroupID/315167/Group/WATER_PIPE_-_96-98

The water pump it self is here http://www.ronayers.com/Fiche/TypeID/26/Type/Motorcycle/MakeID/1/Make/Honda/YearID/37/Year/1996/ModelID/7255/Model/ST1100A/GroupID/315134/Group/WATER_PUMP

One way to see where the leak is to pressurise the cooling system a little bit without the bike running, and see where the leak is from.  If the timing belt was done, the bottom radiator hose would have to have been removed from the radiator. I hope they took care doing that and did not cause a leak by pulling on the hose.

Let us know how you get on. I will be away from Wednesday on, but may have internet access at the various places we are staying.

[quattro0418]

 

Hi All,

Well Saaz I am still waiting for the workshop manual to arrive. I am pretty sure it is the water pump leaking. Fluid is leaking from a relief hole in the alloy on the side of the motor I previously described. I made some enquiries about a replacement water pump at my local Honda dealer. I left the enquiry with him in the morning and he rang back that afternoon and told me that all St parts for the 1100 are on back order. So rather than wait for parts now and in the future I sourced a Stat write off ST1100 with 60000 Ks from a wrecker and will strip the pump off it to repair mine. My motor has 120000Ks but is running really well. The wreck motor will be a good source of immediate parts I think. All I need now is for the manual to turn up and I will study that and then go ahead and replace the pump. Can't wait to get it done I really miss riding my bike.

Regards

Quattro0418

[Brock]

In the mean time, have a look here for the manual

http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=433.0

[saaz]

Well worth fixing, as mine has over 170,000kms on it and goes at least as well as the day I bought it.  Waterpumps are items that can go in cars as well, so no big deal.  Let us know how you get on. I can burn a CD/DVD of heaps of ST11 info if you want, from what I have collected over the years

[quattro0418]

 

Hi all,

Thanks for the info Brock and Saaz. Saaz i would certainly take you up on the offer of the CD. My postal address is P.O. Box 281 Hunters Hill 2110. Let me know what you want for it and the postage. I really appreciate the advice guys.

Lachlan

Quattro0418
0418967776

[quattro0418]

 

Hi All,

Well the motor I got is an early version 92 and my bike is a 2002. The water pump assembly is slightly different on the earlier version. It has two pipes leading to the oil filter base which appears to be an oil cooler. I am wondering if I can transplant the oil cooler base plate to my bike and get away with using the water pump that way. Or simply change motors. Any suggestions?

Regards

Quattro0418

[gaz]

and don't forget a big horn 

[Bikebear]

Been there done the water pump. I've only ever heard of one guy refurbishing the pump apparently it requires a fair bit of work and some skill to do so as the pump is pressed into the plate it's mounted on and the shaft is welded or flanged meaning it has to be ground off then rewelded. I could not source a pump through Honda Australia and they said they couldn't get them out of Japan, I ended up getting it from the States.. cost about the same as here with the freight.

It can be a bit of a trial to change and unless you're reasonably mechanically minded it may be best to get someones help. I'm not afraid to get stuck in and I managed to get it done without any hitches  however it did involve considerable swearing and several beers.   

[quattro0418]

  

Hi Bikebear,

I have been busy making other plans and life is happening. Funny that sounds familiar. Anyway. Thanks for the advice. I have aquired a donor ST1100 with 60,000Ks on the clock. I have been studying the relevant UTubes and Schematics Brock sent through and advice from Saaz so feel confident in replacing the pump. What the plan will be is to strip my bike first just to make sure it is in fact the pump and if so take the pump off the donor and fit it to my bike. I would like to start that today, Monday, but time is getting away and living on my own now, the partner discovered the divorcee advisory team, there is a few more tasks, like housework and feeding pets etc that takes a little time.
So if not today definately tomorrow will be a start. I can't wait to go for a spin when its done.

Regards

Lachlan

Quattro0418

[harieg]

Well worth fixing, as mine has over 170,000kms on it and goes at least as well as the day I bought it.  Waterpumps are items that can go in cars as well, so no big deal.  Let us know how you get on. I can burn a CD/DVD of heaps of ST11 info if you want, from what I have collected over the years

i will BUY a copy John
PO Box 5215 Brendale Qld. 4500
1300 36 93 93

[Sabie]

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i will BUY a copy John
PO Box 5215 Brendale Qld. 4500
1300 36 93 93
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Harieg, "That's Gold" 

[harieg]

i will BUY a copy John
PO Box 5215 Brendale Qld. 4500
1300 36 93 93
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why aren't you in the harieg ONLY post

what are you getting at ?
dont maken sence

i just want sazz / john dvd


Harieg, "That's Gold" 
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[Sabie]

It's a play on words Harieg, don't you have a gold ST?

All the info for 1100's "that's Gold...... Like on the footy show....

Oh brother, I gotta get me a better audience...... My jokes are wasted here.... Boom boom...

  I'm gunna drag my sorry arse down to the pub and drown my sorrows......

[harieg]

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drink up

[rjstorrie]

Welcome Lachlan,

If you venture up to Brisbane, you're welcome to stay and I'm alway eager for a cruisin.     

Rob.

[saaz]

Sorry I have not replied before, must have missed this one amongst everything else as I was away at the time .  I will just burn a DVD with all the information, as I collected it for free from other's experience.

Well worth fixing, as mine has over 170,000kms on it and goes at least as well as the day I bought it.  Waterpumps are items that can go in cars as well, so no big deal.  Let us know how you get on. I can burn a CD/DVD of heaps of ST11 info if you want, from what I have collected over the years

i will BUY a copy John
PO Box 5215 Brendale Qld. 4500
1300 36 93 93

[quattro0418]

 

Hi Rob,

Thanks for the invite, I will keep that in mind and when I can get away will contact you.


Regards

Lachlan.