Who can do Engine work(major) on an 1100 in Phoenix?

[Flyguy405]

Does anyone know a good wrench in the PHX, San Diego or LA area to do engine work on an 1100.
Either a head gasket or worse issue.

 

[dwalby]

What are the symptoms??

Head gasket failures on 1100s are not very common, unless somebody decided to run it with little or no coolant.

If it really needs a new head gasket, it might be more cost effective to find a salvage engine and do a replacement.

 

[mudduc]

What are the symptoms??

Head gasket failures on 1100s are not very common, unless somebody decided to run it with little or no coolant.

If it really needs a new head gasket, it might be more cost effective to find a salvage engine and do a replacement.

Crud! I just gave away a well running ST1100 engine for free! The taker was just going to cut it in half, put glass on it and use it as a coffee table. Which it could have gone to someone who needed it but shipping cost was the barrier.

I was really happy with the demeanor and the workmanship from the guys at Steve's Cycle when I was in Phoenix this spring. However, I can't attest to their abilities or cost on as big a job as you present. I just needed them to do tires and oil change. Seemed like a competent crew. Worth asking them for a cost estimate.

Later,
Kent Larson from Minnesota

 

[DbleDutch]

Does anyone know a good wrench in the PHX, …... area to do engine work on an 1100.

I deal with D&D Discount Cycles in Tempe. They know their way around a Honda and straight shooters. Steves Cycles in Mesa seem good. Spoke with them several times, but have not done business with them. Shop each of them.

 

[Bill Carswell]

Agreed. D&D was great to work with on my '94 ST1100. Very happy with the work.

 

[Flyguy405]

Bought an engine and need to finish the install. Swap the good stuff and put it back together. Was a cracked cylinder wall.

 

[Whooshka]

Isn't the most trusted ST tech in the Pheonix area? Larry Igofar?

Send him a PM. I'd trust him before any dealer or shop.

EDIT: Disregard. I just saw the age of this thread.

 

[ST11Nut]

Bought an engine and need to finish the install. Swap the good stuff and put it back together. Was a cracked cylinder wall.

Do you know how the cylinder wall cracked? Was the engine overheated at some point? Curious...

 

[Bill Carswell]

For all Phoenix area Peeps out there who are looking for mechanical expertise, I have had two excellent experiences with Steve’s Cycle in Mesa AZ http://www.stevescycle.us/
Not many shop will even consider older bikes like my ‘94 ST1100 and I won’t let just anyone work on it. These guys “passed muster” when I talked to them and proved that they had the knowledge, experience, and expertise required. Just FYI...

 

[The Dan]

Isn't Igofar down there.

 

[Whooshka]

Isn't Igofar down there.

That was my first reply. Then realized the original post was from July 2018.

 

[CYYJ]

Hi Bill:

Nice looking bike! North Bay, eh? I grew up there, went to elementary school on the old SAGE housing site (Birch Haven, by Trout Lake).

Michael

 

[SMSW]

North Bay! I met a guy on ON 17 (north of Lake Nipisssing) when he stopped to see if I was ok while I was adjusting my ear plugs. He rode an ST1100 (c. 2000) and came with me to the Moto Guzzi rally in Lavigne where he insisted I try his bike. I took it for a short ride (about 3 miles up ON 64 and back), and when I got home, began my search for an ST. Two months later I was the proud owner of a 1300.

 

[wjbertrand]

Is George Catt still around Kingman? He's done a couple of engine swaps.

 

[paulcb]

Bought an engine and need to finish the install. Swap the good stuff and put it back together. Was a cracked cylinder wall.

Still curious as to the circumstances that cause this... overheating?

 

[RedMotion]

Crud! I just gave away a well running ST1100 engine for free! The taker was just going to cut it in half, put glass on it and use it as a coffee table.

I don't know about anyone else, but I'd like to see a pic of the coffee table.

 

[Flyguy405]

#1 cylinder wall had a crack in it. No idea as i bought it used.