Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) Hi all. Did a bit of a search, didn't find any info so started this; please feel free to direct me the right way if duplicating.... ..... Am putting in new heavier springs and oil, front suspension forks. Fed up with being a lump on a bike that needs to be stronger on the front end. Socket bolt at the axle end of the fork is spinning and not releasing. Have tried every thing except a air powered wrench, so going to the local friendly mechanic workshop tomorrow, just wondered if any1 has had this issue? And... will I experience the same issue trying to reassemble???? Parts of the workshop manual (that every1 should download from this site... )..... sections/ pages 13-19, 13-20, 13-21 help to explain. Have read loads on other bikes but not the X11....... Thanks in advance for any advice. Biggus Edited August 22, 2017 by BiggusDikus 0 Share this post Link to post
Posted August 23, 2017 Hi Richard have you stripped the top of the forks ? 1 Share this post Link to post
Posted August 23, 2017 Hi. All done Definitely required an air impact wrench for this so keep in mind if working on the front suspension. 😎 Tried every other trick in the book and still no joy without it.... Air impact wrench sorted it in 30 seconds..... Got a compressor and tools on order...😉 Will update on the results in handling once my brake pads arrive tomorrow and I an give it a run...... hoping for good things and no surprises... 😎 0 Share this post Link to post
Posted August 24, 2017 17 hours ago, BiggusDikus said: Hi. All done Definitely required an air impact wrench for this so keep in mind if working on the front suspension. 😎 Tried every other trick in the book and still no joy without it.... Air impact wrench sorted it in 30 seconds..... Got a compressor and tools on order...😉 Will update on the results in handling once my brake pads arrive tomorrow and I an give it a run...... hoping for good things and no surprises... 😎 So, Good 150 mile run and all I can say... or sing is : #SHES LOST THAT SPONGY FEELING...... OOOH THAT SPONGY FEELING..... SHES LOST THAT SPONGY FEELING NOW ITS GONE, GONE GONE WOOOOOOOOOOOAOOO.# Well worth the work and upgrade; would recommend to any 'heavier' riders out there. 0 Share this post Link to post
Posted September 7, 2017 Glad you're sorted, I'm only 10st when wet so the bike is fine as it is for me. 0 Share this post Link to post
Posted April 13, 2024 Hey bro.. trying to get some heavy duty/progressive or improved springs for my 2002cb1100sf x11. What springs did you use to give a marked improvement & where did u get them. Im a heavier rider and standard forks are shit.. lol... Any assistance would be appreciated m8 0 Share this post Link to post