Here's what I'm experiencing with my 2001 ST1100 with 53K on it...
During front braking to full stop (i.e. at a redlight), the front forks compress (as expected), but after stopping they do not fully return to the neutral position, they stay fairly compressed. I can either pull them up while stopped or they return when accelerating from the stop. The bike seems to handle just fine though, at least for the riding I do.
Here's the background...
Purchased the bike in summer 2013 with 36k on it. I noticed this "phenomena" shortly after purchase. At 46K, I had a leaky fork seal so I rebuilt the forks, keeping the stock springs. The rebuild went well using a borrowed fork seal R&R kit (see this thread for details). At the time, it seemed the rebuild resolved this "no return" phenomena. Now with 53k on it, it seems to have returned.
So, my questions are... is this "no return" normal? I don't remember this on any other street bike I've had but may not have noticed it in my younger years. If not normal, is it a spring issue or something else?
TIA for your help.
Regards,
Paul
During front braking to full stop (i.e. at a redlight), the front forks compress (as expected), but after stopping they do not fully return to the neutral position, they stay fairly compressed. I can either pull them up while stopped or they return when accelerating from the stop. The bike seems to handle just fine though, at least for the riding I do.
Here's the background...
Purchased the bike in summer 2013 with 36k on it. I noticed this "phenomena" shortly after purchase. At 46K, I had a leaky fork seal so I rebuilt the forks, keeping the stock springs. The rebuild went well using a borrowed fork seal R&R kit (see this thread for details). At the time, it seemed the rebuild resolved this "no return" phenomena. Now with 53k on it, it seems to have returned.
So, my questions are... is this "no return" normal? I don't remember this on any other street bike I've had but may not have noticed it in my younger years. If not normal, is it a spring issue or something else?
TIA for your help.
Regards,
Paul