ST1100A Flip Clip Mod with Pics
Many thanks to Uncle Phil for sending me instructions on completing this mod. I was not sure it would work on
the ABS ST1100, but he assured me the brake lines were long enough. Any more rise than this would require
longer brake lines which would mean removal of hydraulic lines and bleeding the brakes... more work than I wanted
to get into.
Download PDF version here.
I did the flip clip mod on my 2002 ST1100A and reinstalled the cover as well. No brake lines were disconnected.
No fairings were removed. Total time for project was just over 3 weeks (shipping time included from RonAyers.com).
Actual assembly was done in about 90 minutes start to finish.
I ordered four longer bolts from RonAyers.com - M8x60, then picked up four metric washers per bolt from my local
hardware store to add some additional rise. I also ordered two new top clips from RonAyers.com, part numbers shown
below. Final assembly instructions from the Honda service manual said to torque to 20 ft lbs (this number is not
guaranteed to be accurate, look it up yourself).
The front brake handle and reservoir was removed from the handlebar and the two electrical wires unplugged. No
hydraulic lines were removed. This front brake assembly was pushed down under the triple tree with the front wheel
turned all the way to the left, then back up the top of the triple tree on the left side. Then the front wheel was centered
and the brake lever assembly moved back across the top the of triple tree and installed back on the handlebar. See
the gallery link below for the pics.
Parts ordered:
(4) 95701-08060-02 BOLT, FLANGE (8X60)
(2) 53131-HB6-000 HLDR, HANDLE (UPPER)
Local Hardware store parts:
(16) washers to fit the metric bolts mentioned above, 4 per bolt
(2) 90 degree brackets to hold bottom of handlebar cover (see PDF)
(1) velcro strip to attach the film container to the handlebar cover
(1) roll of film for the film container, actually I had one lying around so didn't have to buy that
Check out all the pics in my gallery.
New clips installed with longer bolts and washers below.
Cover reinstalled for a stock look.