“Prepped” Front Cover – viewed from rear. Note crucial by-pass oring detailed below.
(Special thanks to Art Jernberg for improving the captions above.)
Jump Starting a Vintage Motorcycle?
Warning from Randakk: Controversial Material!
I am not a big fan of “jump starting” a motorcycle. In my view, this procedure should generally be avoided. I believe it’s better to anticipate, prevent, diagnose and fix problems before they degenerate into roadside “no starts.” But – sometimes bad things happen no matter how well prepared you are. Jump starting can be done in an emergency situation with relative safety if you follow these tips by Howard Halasz. I truly hope you will never need this information!
- “Dead” Battery on Left. “Donor” Battery on Right.
Honda GL1000 Petcock Rebuild and “Retro” Update
You might consider this item. I show how to rebuild the GL1000 petcock in Randakk’s GL1000 Carb Rebuild Video
Randakk’s proprietary petcock rebuild kits are included in GL1000 and GL1100 Master Carb Overhaul Kits and also available separately.
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More On Aftermarket Fuel Filters
Fuel filters are not included in Randakk Master Carb Kits. But, it would be a crime to redo your carbs and not take prudent measures to ensure a pure fuel supply! We recommend the OEM Honda filter as a high quality replacement unit for owners concerned about originality..
For others – we offer the Randakk High Performance Fuel Filter with sizes to fit virtually any carbureted motorcycle. Details here.
Typical EMGO Aftermarket Fuel Filter for Early ‘Wings…not available from Randakk.
Important Honda GL1100 Carb Details
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.
“Randakk’s GL1100 Master Carb Overhaul Kit includes are the pieces needed to address the details below during a comprehensive overhaul.”
Dyno Results for Randakk’s Dual Weber 40 IDF Manifolds
Dyno Results for Randakk’s Dual Weber 40 IDF Manifolds for Honda GL1000 / GL1100
As installed and tested on RC003
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Problems with Aftermarket Float Valves
I get lots of emails like this one:
“I purchased four “Napco Carb rebuild Kits” in addition to some parts from you like plenum seals, etc. I probably should have purchased your Master Kit. Anyway, 2 of the Napco float valves would not seat properly resulting in a lot of frustrating problems. With your recommendation, I cleaned and put the original Honda float valves back into the carbs. Problem Solved. Thanks!”Lee Korb – Raleigh, NC
Failed Aftermarket Float Valve
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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.
Spark Plug Tricks
Here’s some information on spark plugs which old farts probably know, but young whippersnappers might not have seen before.
