Fork Springs ST1100

[STeveo]

Can anyone recomend replacement fork springs for my 1100? I thought I saw a post about them on the site somewhere but have been unable to find them again. Had a 'bottoming' experience on the weekend on my way home from Nymboida under heavy braking and have decided it is time for replacement. Can anyone help? Thanks.

[Dan]

I would think Hagon do them. 

[alans1100]

Hi,

Here's one site which has an Aussie branch

http://www.ikonshocks.com.au/Home.html

and I found these on E-bay

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PROGRESSIVE-FRONT-FORK-SPRINGS-1991-2002-HONDA-ST1100-/250740987991?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a6153d857

Hope that helps

[saaz]

Have a look around for the progressive springs as you can get them cheaper direct from some places ion the US. You should be able to order the Ikons locally.  If you have a police model, they take the same fork springs as the early ABS models, not the same as the standard ST1100 (spring lengths are different)

[Dan]

  If you have a police model, they take the same fork springs as the early ABS models, not the same as the standard ST1100 (spring lengths are different)

That's good to know!   

[STeveo]

Thanks for the help guys. The Yank ones looked good until I looked at postage, $74.15. I rang Ikon and they are on thier way for $160.00 delivered, be here by end of week. 

[STeveo]

Have the new fork springs for my 1994 St1100 non ABS. Well, what good service from Ikon. Rang to order 9.00am Wednesday, they arrived 2.15pm Thursday. Albury to Tamworth in day and a half. Fitted friday, what a difference. Tips on fitting, left spring needs tube spacer from right fork, right spring needs no spacer, just strong son to hold spring down while I held damper rod up and fitted collar. Old springs and long spacer from left fork in box for never never use. :) 

[Bikebear]

I've looked at the Progressive fork springs and surprise, surprise.. the same part number fits the VT750 AERO.. which is what just happens to be sitting in front of my ST1100. Hmmm looks like a fork spring swap may be in order fairly soon.  Only thing I need to know is what the recommended oil weight and volume is and what length spacer (if used) needs to be in the ST.

[Maverick75]

Does anyone make fork springs for the 96+ ABS CBS 1100 bikes? I talked to Ikon and they say they don't but if I strip mine and measure up they may be able to then. I don't really want to either have the bike in pieces for long or strip the fork legs twice.

[alans1100]

Have a look here, it's in Adelaide and 1100/1300 models are listed near the bottom Springs about $160 a pair plus shipping I guess

http://www.suspensionshop.org/products_RoadFFSpringHonda.php#HONDA

[Maverick75]

Cheers Alan.

[Aj1300]

Have you changed your fork oil,or the oil height in your forks ?

[Maverick75]

Hi Aj1300. My forks are actually very good. My uncle (who has a '99 model) has harsh forks. This may be the oil weight or level, but we thought that whilst stripping the legs we might as well replace the springs for better than stock units, while also replacing the other wear items (bushes, seals etc). Considering the work involved it makes sense. We've both pulled and rebuilt ST forks several times before.

[Streak]

Hi Aj1300. My forks are actually very good. My uncle (who has a '99 model) has harsh forks. This may be the oil weight or level, but we thought that whilst stripping the legs we might as well replace the springs for better than stock units, while also replacing the other wear items (bushes, seals etc). Considering the work involved it makes sense. We've both pulled and rebuilt ST forks several times before.

note to self, i need to do mine.....pondering beverage cost to help me do so.....

[Maverick75]

note to self, i need to do mine.....pondering beverage cost to help me do so.....

Streak, last time I did mine it was about a two sixpack job. However I tend to inhale my beer  .

I think start to finish was about three-four hours, but I'm going back about 7 years here...

I'm planning on installing bleeders in the fork leg this time as well.

[Aj1300]

Hi Aj1300. My forks are actually very good. My uncle (who has a '99 model) has harsh forks. This may be the oil weight or level, but we thought that whilst stripping the legs we might as well replace the springs for better than stock units, while also replacing the other wear items (bushes, seals etc). Considering the work involved it makes sense. We've both pulled and rebuilt ST forks several times before.

Hi Maverick, you are right about your uncles bike, you might have too get new springs  or get yours reset,they will sag after time, you should also get your valving checked out, while you have it apart.
Cheers