Front suspension bottoms suspect weak springs what is best to replace them with.

Think of suspension as the bar stool that tilts the front spring could be weak or oppisite rear spring is sprung

I would be taking this to a suspension specialist for good after market springs of the right length. The struts used may be too short in travel and that is what is holding the rear down or it may be just weak springs

It sounds like the springs in your suspension system have gotten weak. You can order part # WH16X544, you should need 4 of them. You can take the front panel off by slipping a putty knife under 2 tabs at the top of the front panel. The top can be removed by removing 2 Phillips screws in the front. Each rod can be replaced one at a time, it would help to have some extra hands to help you. There are tabs at the bottom of each rod that must be popped off while the tub is lifted in order to remove them. Hope this helps

Hello and thanks for the question,
Your 1982 GL1100 has air assist type of suspension. It has springs in the front as well as the air pressure. This is a heavy bike and the front forks are marginal at best. I have had great results from installing progressive suspension springs and moving up to a heavier fork oil (20wt ) to keep the bike from diving so far during braking.

www.progressivesuspension.com

You should look at having the forks rebuilt with these parts and you will find that the bike handles much better than before.
The springs that are in the bike are old now and should be updated with new style parts.

Thanks and I hope that this helps.
Steve

Your left front spring is likely broken

If this bike has more than 15k on it the stock springs are likely worn out. Replace them with Progressive Suspension springs. They will last longer and the bike will rider better. They are also less expensive than stock replacements.

sounds like the rear springs are weak replacing them will be the only fix

May be the suspension springs are weak or broken, the tub will move excessively and the machine will be off balance and shake.
Also, make sure the suspension pads or suspension arms are properly in place.
Hope this helps.

To raise the front you may need to replace front spring they may be bad or you can get some performance spring that are over sized. The bottom line is that springs and bigger wheels are the only things that can raise the front of any car. Good luck and thanks for using FIX YA

dave you must have a broken spring and will have to remove the strut to fit a new one dont drive with it like that.    no special tools needed  goood luck