Monster 1100 fork springs

23-03-2021, 06:42 PM

I'm overhauling the suspension on my 2010 M1100 but I'm having problems sourcing springs for the forks. They're 43mm Showas and nobody seems to list a replacement spring to suit. Does anybody know where I can get a pair of 8.5 or 9 N/mm springs to suit these forks?

Luddite · 23-03-2021, 11:55 PM

I'm sure if you contacted either Richard at Maxton or Chris at K-Tech, they would be able to accommodate you.

Alternatively, if you want something off-the-shelf, Matris do fork spring kits

https://www.matrisdampers.com/en/pro...kit-it-en/fks/

and their FD124KS fits the Showas in your 1100.

Bike Torque Racing stock them

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Matris-KS...4/193353250519

24-03-2021, 07:05 AM

Thanks. Have been in contact with K-Tech who say they do not do springs for mine, I'll try Maxton and have a look at the matrix kit

Nasher · 24-03-2021, 07:41 AM

I found the guys at Hyperpro very helpful when I called them a couple of years ago.

Like you I couldn't find a specific set of springs for my bike, M900 with adjustable Marzocchis, but they looked it up for me and gave me a part number to order from whoever I wanted to.

Nasher.

chris.p · 24-03-2021, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Druid

Thanks. Have been in contact with K-Tech who say they do not do springs for mine, I'll try Maxton and have a look at the matrix kit

That is correct, but they do a fork conversion that uses CBR600 fork springs.

Luddite · 24-03-2021, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris.p

That is correct, but they do a fork conversion that uses CBR600 fork springs.

I know that's what you and bigredduke had in your Marzocchi forks but I wonder if they will also work in the Showas of the 1100?

The Maxton springs I have can't just be dropped in but Maxton made a suitable spacer to enable them to be used, so alternatives are out there, they just might not be "plug-and-play".

Nasher · 24-03-2021, 11:01 AM

As long as the springs fit over the Damper rod a different length is really easy to compensate for.

The spacer tube can be cut down if the springs are longer, or a longer tube made up if they are shorter.

The world is your Mothers uncle - or something like that.

23-03-2021, 06:42 PM	#1
Druid Guest Posts: n/a	Monster 1100 fork springs I'm overhauling the suspension on my 2010 M1100 but I'm having problems sourcing springs for the forks. They're 43mm Showas and nobody seems to list a replacement spring to suit. Does anybody know where I can get a pair of 8.5 or 9 N/mm springs to suit these forks?

24-03-2021, 07:41 AM	#4
Nasher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Portsmouth Bike: M900 Posts: 1,510	I found the guys at Hyperpro very helpful when I called them a couple of years ago. Like you I couldn't find a specific set of springs for my bike, M900 with adjustable Marzocchis, but they looked it up for me and gave me a part number to order from whoever I wanted to. Nasher. __________________ Heaven doesn't want me, and Hell is afraid I'll take over.

24-03-2021, 11:01 AM	#7
Nasher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Portsmouth Bike: M900 Posts: 1,510	As long as the springs fit over the Damper rod a different length is really easy to compensate for. The spacer tube can be cut down if the springs are longer, or a longer tube made up if they are shorter. The world is your Mothers uncle - or something like that. __________________ Heaven doesn't want me, and Hell is afraid I'll take over.

23-03-2021, 11:55 PM	#2
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	I'm sure if you contacted either Richard at Maxton or Chris at K-Tech, they would be able to accommodate you. Alternatively, if you want something off-the-shelf, Matris do fork spring kits https://www.matrisdampers.com/en/pro...kit-it-en/fks/ and their FD124KS fits the Showas in your 1100. Bike Torque Racing stock them https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Matris-KS...4/193353250519

24-03-2021, 07:05 AM	#3
Druid Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks. Have been in contact with K-Tech who say they do not do springs for mine, I'll try Maxton and have a look at the matrix kit