Here’s some information on spark plugs which old farts probably know, but young whippersnappers might not have seen before.
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.
Lazy / Slow Return to Idle (or Erratically High Idle)
You might consider Randakk’s GL1000 Carb Rebuild Video Are you plagued with a bike that runs great from about 2000 RPMs and up, but refuses to idle reliably below that speed? Does it sometimes idle OK, but often “hang-up” at a higher speed and take forever to return to idle? Do you have to put… Continue Reading →
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.
Hervey Boucher’s Big Adventure
Note from Randakk: Randakk customer Hervey Boucher and his companion Martine are currently on a great journey from Quebec to South America on his 1976 Honda GL1000! He has limited access to email and the Internet, but here are some interesting dispatches. Pictures at top …narrative at the bottom.
Honda GoldWing GL1200 Carburetor Vacuum Hose Routing
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.
Disclaimers
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Special Tuning Tips for ’77 GL1000s + Carb Top Service
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… Continue Reading →
Honda GL1000 Carb Removal
Please consult a manual before you begin for additional information on carb removal. Do not attempt removing your carbs if you lack mechanical aptitude, proper tools or general intelligence. While I’m on the topic of manuals, I rely on three: the Official Honda GL1000 Workshop Manual, plus the ones from Clymer’s and Haynes. Generally, the… Continue Reading →
Removing GL1100 Carbs
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.