Catastrophe or Nuisance?
Greg Jones (left) and Al Wransky (right). Photo by Scott Larson
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Engine Compression Testing
Standard Compression Testing:
Compression readings depend on a number of critical variables and proper testing technique.
Internally Collapsed Header on Honda GL1000?
Internally Collapsed Header on Honda GL1000?
Collapsed GL1000 Header
Example courtesy of Steve Seamans of NGWClub Forum
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Honda GL1000 Water Pump R&R Details
“Prepped” Front Cover – viewed from rear. Note crucial by-pass oring detailed below.
(Special thanks to Art Jernberg for improving the captions above.)
Honda GL1000 / GL1100 / GL1200 / CBX / DOHC-4 / CX500 & Variant Performance Parts
Build Sheet Details for Randakk’s Supercharged GL1000. Vintage Honda Performance!
This bike is now owned by a collector in Germany.
Randakk’s RC-003 Supercharged GL1000 …Current Incarnation
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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.
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.
Randakk’s Supercharger Prototype for Honda GL1000
As I reported in the December, 2007 eNewsletter, the Supercharger Kit is on the road and performing very well.
For a variety of business reasons, I decided not to proceed to production.
This bike is now owned by a collector in Germany.