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
Continue reading “Error in Genuine Honda GoldWing GL1200 1984-1987 Service Manual”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Continue reading “Special Tuning Tips for ’77 GL1000s + Carb Top Service”
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 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 Schedule / Results
2010 Season Summary:
24 Sprint Races
21 Podiums
12 Wins
2009 Race Schedule / Results
2009 Season Summary:
AHRMA Standings:
Nationally ranked 2nd in Vintage Superbike and Formula Vintage.Regional series (Pacific Crown): 1st in Formula Vintage and 2nd in Vintage Superbike.
Regional series (Masters of the Midwest): 2nd in Vintage Superbike and 2nd in Formula Vintage
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