1300 suspension

Hello All: This past winter, I wanted to overhaul the front forks on my 2012 ST 1300. When I began looking for information about how to do this, I knew nothing about the front forks, they were a complete mystery to me. I started doing research here in our forum and discovered that we have a...

Hi all, Recently read an article about issues with the preload adjustor and how to fix them. I followed the guide and sorted mine today, so thought I would make a video showing the process in the entirety. Thank you for the guide, and here's a link to the video.

My right fork seal began leaking during our most recent trip. Attempts at cleaning out any debris with a Risk Racing Seal Doctor, while a nice tool, was unsuccessful. Time to replace the seals after only 110,000 miles on the original OEM seals. There is lots of information here on ST...

I thought that this short video might illustrate how changes to the rebound adjustment screw affects how the rear shock works and how to find a starting point for your shock.

Hi folks! In another thread by wjbertrand someone expressed an interest in some pictures of the Gold Valve install process. Since I was just starting this adventure I grabbed my camera and snapped pictures at key points in the process. The instruction sheets that come with the kit are, IMHO...

Here are some pictures I took when I serviced the preload adjuster on a spare shock I have. I bought this off the forum with 9,000 miles on it. 10,000 miles later it took 12 clicks for the adjuster to start working. In the first pic the preload is completely screwed in or to the Hard setting and...

Rear Shock Removal-provided by another member. You will need a spring compressor or a press to change out the spring. There is some serious tension on the spring. I used a press. First you need to get the shock out. Not nearly as easy as the shop manual suggests but it is not as bad as it...