Starter clutch overhaul is an easy, but rather time-consuming task. If you have a starter that won’t engage or disengage reliably, your starter clutch probably needs attention. “Howling” or “screeching” noises from the left, rear side of the engine are other symptoms pointing to starter clutch or starter sprocket issues that require overhaul.
Engine Rebuilding for GoldWings?
Unfortunately the economics of engine rebuilding are very poor on these engines. Here’s some advice if you think you need a rebuild.
Driveshalf U-Joint Inspection
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Repairing Stripped Float Bowl Threads
Don’t let this minor disaster ruin an otherwise perfect carb body!
This Tech Tip is published at The Motorcycle Project …created by vintage Honda wizard Mike Nixon.
Photo Courtesy of Mike Nixon. All rights reserved.
Spark Plug Tricks
Here’s some information on spark plugs which old farts probably know, but young whippersnappers might not have seen before.
Replacing GL1000 Side-Cover Latch Hardware
Advanced technical features abound on the GL1000. Even by today’s standards, the bike continues to impress. One simple example: the very positive side-cover latch hardware.
GL1000 Side-Cover Latch Hardware
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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.
GL1000 Valve Stem Seal Replacement
Since a few folks like to carp and quibble about the words and advice I offer in my Tech Tips so much, here’s a new format just for them …no words – just a very revealing photo!
I know what I’m doing here, but you’ll have to surmise the what/how/why details for yourself. 🙂
Comprehensive GL1000 Charging System Troubleshooting
This Tech Tip is provided courtesy of Ray Proebstl of Munich, Bavaria, South Germany. Ray is a professional educator in the field of electronics. He is a long-time avid GoldWing enthusiast.
Here are the components of the GL1000 charging system.
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Another Reason to Change your Oil!
My Grandfather changed the oil in his car once a month. He greased the chassis lube points on the same frequency. He always said that oil and grease were cheap insurance compared to engine repairs. Grandpa was mainly right.
