ABS change?

[Mal]

I believe the abs system changed on the ST1100. What year did the change take place if what I have been told is true?

Best regards Mal

 

[Larry Fine]

'96, I believe.

 

[Mal]

Thanks for your quick reply.

Mal

 

[paulcb]

Yep, 1996 was the first year for ABSII. You can easily tell the difference... the ABSII has 3 pot calipers front and rear, versus the 2 pot on the ABSI

 

[Uncle Phil]

As was said, 1996 was the big year of 'change' for the ST1100.

 

[Ron]

Many changes for the '96 model. ABS was one.

 

[wjbertrand]

Also introduced was the linked braking with the '96 ABS models. Standard models continued with the same braking system and components as before.

 

[Mal]

Thanks again. Very useful information as mine is a 2000 manufacture.

Regards Mal

 

[Larry Fine]

Let us not forget the 40a alternator upgrade.

 

[DJDixon]

And the ABS II bikes went from a 41mm fork to a 43 mm (if memory serves)...

 

[Mal]

Hi. My forks are 43mm so that confirms it. I was concerned that the bike had stood in dealer stock for a long time., which can happen here in the UK.

 

[Upt' North]

Hi. My forks are 43mm so that confirms it. I was concerned that the bike had stood in dealer stock for a long time., which can happen here in the UK.

Mal, you should have a plate/sticker under the seat which will identify the the model, mine for example is a ST1100W = 98.
Upt'North.

 

[Uncle Phil]

Front tire will be 120 width if it is a ABSII. IIRC, the rim is marked 3.5.

 

[Mal]

Yes, I found out what it meant a day ago. It's an AY which I believe is 2000.
Mal, also up north in Lancaster.

 

[Uncle Phil]

Yes, I found out what it meant a day ago. It's an AY which I believe is 2000.
Mal, also up north in Lancaster.

In the vicinity of HardKnott Pass by any chance?

Uncle Phil - UK 2015 Day 03

 

[Mal]

A few miles south... but I have been over the passes, quite exciting particularly in the winter, (we don't get many harsh winters here).

Mal

 

[Uncle Phil]

I was fascinated by the Three Shire Stone on the down side of Wrynose coming from Hardknott.
Got some good video running up Hardknott on a rental ST1300.

Uncle Phil - Videos - Up To Hardknott Pass UK

 

[Mal]

Hello again. Looking at your recordings you certainly get about some!

 

[Uncle Phil]

Hello again. Looking at your recordings you certainly get about some!

One of these days I am going to retire and get serious about motorcycle riding!

 

[DaveWooster]

Yes, I found out what it meant a day ago. It's an AY which I believe is 2000.
Mal, also up north in Lancaster.

Yes, an ST1100AY is what Honda calls a year 2000 ABS II model. The Y should also be in the tenth position of your frame number (plate).

It was the last year for any ST1100 Pan European, I think, but there were year 2001 and 2002 ABS II models made for North Americans. Only the paint color of those is different than yours, I think.