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GL1000 Muffler Replacement Options
Need a replacement muffler for your Honda GL1000? Then you probably know already that this can be a vexing proposition!
Driveshalf U-Joint Inspection
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Low Speed Wobble?
Diagram by Vittore Cossalter and Roberto Lot
I get this question frequently: “Do you know why if you let go of the handle bars under 30 mph my ‘Wing has a bad wobble?”
Early ‘Wings and most other bikes of this vintage don’t have any inherent wobble tendencies and they are rarely ridden at the “limit” where handling anomalies are magnified.
Removing Stiction from GL1000 Front Forks
GL1000 forks are notorious for stiction…especially if you use inferior, aftermarket fork seals. A bigger problem: careless re-assembly of front end components that can introduce additional stiction. The typical scenario is putting some “bind” into the forks by the manner in which the front axle is secured on the left side. This often happens after front tire work by sloppy mechanics. The GL1000 is very sensitive to this detail!
Here’s how to remedy. Keep in mind that the sequence and order of this procedure is very critical:
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Clutch Reassembly Trick
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Clutch Adjustment Procedure
This is a 3-step procedure. It helps if you have $10K worth of hand tools plus very small hands for Step 1 which is a royal pain! The good news is that Step 1 rarely needs attention for the life of the clutch cable once it’s properly set. Before you begin, loosen the adjuster at the handlebar perch and screw the barrel all the way in. Also, loosen the lower adjuster locking nut (where the clutch cable enters the rear housing) and screw the adjustment barrel all the way in (this would be clockwise from above). You should now have lots of slack in your cable.
Odd Front Brake Lever Problem
GL1000s are blessed with very well engineered braking systems…especially given their vintage and weight. Triple disk setups were certainly not the norm in 1975 when the GL1000 debuted.
Shocking Revelations
Note: Since this Tech Tip was originally written, I’ve added this product line: Suspension Components
Not exactly a “pure” tech tip per se, but I’m asked about this frequently – so here are my recommendations regarding GL1000 shocks.
GL1000 Swing Arm Pivot Bearing Upgrade
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.