linked brakes

[terry1956]

Hi, can anyone please tell me when the linked braking system came into paly on the st1100. I have an american manual that states that the system came in durring 1996, and a british motorbike review that states the all models had the linked system in the UK,
which is correct, I have a 1992 bike, are the braked linked, what do I need to look for to find out,
thanks,
terry

 

[wjbertrand]

Honda did not equip the ST1100 with linked brakes until 1996, and then it was only the ABS models. All standard ST1100s, regardless of year model, have non-linked braking systems.

 

[terry1956]

Thanks for that, terry

 

[Uncle Phil]

TERRY - I believe that is what is designated by the ABSII - it included a wider front wheel, different forks, redesigned ABS that included the LBS.

 

[terry1956]

Thanks again, terry

 

[STraycatt]

Different question in the same vein. Is it possible to retrofit a 91 with linked brakes without installing full ABS?

If so, what would I need to get?

-Adam

 

[wjbertrand]

Different question in the same vein. Is it possible to retrofit a 91 with linked brakes without installing full ABS?

If so, what would I need to get?

-Adam

Probably possible but likely not cheap. The linked braked ST1100s have larger diameter forks with different mounting points than the STandards. In addition there are different calipers (3 vs. 2 piston) and different (smaller diameter) front rotors. As the plumbing for a linked but non-ABS bike doesn't exist from the factory, you would have to fabricate all the brake lines from scratch. Oh and you would have to buy a different front fender and likely have to fit the wider front wheel and tire assembly to get everything to line up.