This Tech Tip is provided courtesy of John Evans of Glasgow, Scotland. John is known as “Old Fogey” on the Naked GoldWing Forum
If you have to renew your swing arm bearings, here is a simple and effective upgrade for you.
Error in Genuine Honda GoldWing GL1200 1984-1987 Service Manual
You might consider this item: GL1200 Carburetor Repair Manual written by Howard Halasz
This Tech Tip is provided courtesy of Howard Halasz – noted early ‘Wing Guru. Howard is a frequent contributor of technical columns and other information to GWRRA’s Wing World Magazine
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Headlight Troubles
The actual symptom can vary…dim lights, no lights, occasional lights, some but not all lights. In any case, this should be resolved pronto for the obvious safety reasons.
GL1100 Clutch Issues
You might consider this item: GL1100 Carburetor Repair Manual written by noted GL1100 guru Howard Halasz
This Tech Tip is provided courtesy of Howard Halasz – noted GL1100 Guru. Howard is a frequent contributor of technical columns and other information to GWRRA’s Wing World Magazine.
“Another GL1100 weakness, particularly with the ’83 models, is early clutch damper plate failure.
Easy Method to Ruin your Wheels
This Tech Tip is provided courtesy of Howard Halasz – noted early ‘Wing Guru. Howard is a frequent contributor of technical columns and other information to GWRRA’s Wing World Magazine. This Tech Tip applies to any motorcyle with aluminum rims.
“If you decide to change your own tires, you can safely use soapy water as a lubricant to dismount the old tire and mount the new tire.
Correct Rear End Tightening Sequence
This Tech Tip is provided courtesy of Ross Davis – noted early ‘Wing expert. Ross’s website is here.
Purpose:
Because the rear drive flange is mounted in a somewhat flexible fashion, this tightening sequence aligns this flange and keeps it from premature wear and unwanted friction. It also reduces unnecessary vibration and reduces rear brake squeal.
Special Tuning Tips for ’77 GL1000s + Carb Top Service
You might consider this item: Randakk’s GL1000 Carb Rebuild Video
Honda made a number of jetting tweaks in ’76 (K1 and LTD) and again in ’77 (K2) for US-bound GL1000s to cope with tightening emissions regulations. Other markets were affected as well. Honda necessarily made the bikes progressively leaner through these model years. Social responsibility is a good thing for large corporations, but these were not great moves from the rider’s point of view. Riding a bike with overly lean carburetion may be “green,” but it certainly can be frustrating.
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Air Cutoff Valve Overhaul
You might consider this item: Randakk’s GL1000 Carb Rebuild Video
The air cutoff valve is a simple but vital component of the carburetor system on GL1000s. Its function is to eliminate backfiring on hard deceleration (throttle fully closed). Hard deceleration creates a high vacuum signal in the intake tract which activates the valve. When activated, it restricts the flow of air to the external idle circuit air jets thereby richening the mixture. This slightly richer mixture is calibrated to eliminate backfiring in this operational mode.
2011 Race Effort
2011 Season Summary:
41 Sprint Races
31 Podiums
15 Wins
Local:
1st – SuperVintage Class Champion SMRI
1st –Vintage Heavyweight Class Champion SMRI
1st –Vintage Middleweight Class Champion SMRI
2010 Race Effort
2010 Race Schedule / Results
2010 Season Summary:
24 Sprint Races
21 Podiums
12 Wins