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Posts by category
- Category: Approved Carb Rebuilder Program
- Randakk’s Approved Carb Rebuilder Program (02/03/2017)
- Vendor Spotlight: J.R. Luksik and CBX-tras (11/04/2015)
- Randakk’s Business Partners (12/10/2012)
- Category: Customer Spotlight
- Jim Meyer’s 1978 Honda GL1000 (10/25/2018)
- One in a Million! Allan Zahrt’s Million Mile GL1000 (07/30/2017)
- Hervey Boucher’s Big Adventure (02/11/2013)
- Category: Disclaimers
- Disclaimers (12/07/2012)
- Category: FAQ
- Category: Honda CBX
- Electrical Meltdown! (03/16/2019)
- How To Plan A Bike Project (01/23/2018)
- JIS Screwdrivers for Vintage Japanese Motorcycles (02/22/2017)
- Category: Carb/Fuel
- Honda CBX Randakk Master Carb Overhaul Kit® (01/04/2022)
- Honda CBX Farkles (01/18/2016)
- Category: Chassis/Brake/Drivetrain
- Category: Engine
- Category: Gallery
- CBX Motorcycle Gallery (01/13/2013)
- Category: Ignition/Electrical
- Category: Honda CX500
- Honda CX500 and Variants – Additional Carb Fit Details (01/21/2016)
- Category: Carb/Fuel
- Honda CX500 Randakks Master Carb Overhaul Kits® (12/16/2021)
- Category: Chassis/Brake/Drivetrain
- Category: Engine
- Category: Gallery
- CX500 and Variants Motorcycle Gallery (01/13/2013)
- Category: Honda DOHC-4
- Category: Carb/Fuel
- Honda DOHC Motorcycles Randakk Master Carb Overhaul Kits® (12/22/2021)
- Honda DOHC-4 Performance Parts (04/07/2019)
- Category: Chassis/Brake/Drivetrain
- Category: Engine
- Category: Gallery
- Honda DOHC-4 Motorcycle Gallery (01/13/2013)
- Category: Carb/Fuel
- Category: Honda GL1000
- 1975 – 1977 GL1000 Stock Wiring Diagram (04/27/2023)
- Replacing GL1000 Side-Cover Latch Hardware (07/01/2015)
- Category: Carb/Fuel
- Honda GL1000 Randakk Master Carb Overhaul Kit® (01/04/2022)
- GL1000 Carb Synchronization Procedure (09/09/2019)
- Everything Affects Everything! (09/07/2019)
- Common Honda GL1000 Carburetor Rebuilding Mistakes (09/02/2019)
- Vintage Motorcycle Carbs – Lean vs. Rich? (04/14/2019)
- Team Winston Runs Strong at 2018 AMA Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials (09/01/2018)
- Honda GL1000 Parts Location Graphic for Randakk Master Carb Overhaul Kit® (05/30/2018)
- Honda GL1000 Emulsion Tube Variations (03/28/2016)
- Honda Float Bowl Drain Screw Placement (03/17/2016)
- Honda GL1000 Plenum Leak Testing Method for Air and Fuel Circuits (03/13/2016)
- Early vs. Late Carb Mixing and Matching / Honda GL1100 Carbs on Honda GL1000? + Honda GL1000 Carb Specs (03/08/2016)
- Honda GL1000 Carb Code Location (02/16/2016)
- Intake Runner Leak Testing Method for Honda GL1000, GL1100 and GL1200 (02/14/2016)
- Stainless Steel Fastener Use with Vintage Honda Carbs? (01/27/2016)
- How to Cure Off-Idle Flat Spot “Glitch” in Honda GL1000 (01/21/2016)
- General Honda GL1000 Troubleshooting Guide (12/14/2015)
- Honda GL1000 Floats 101 (12/08/2015)
- “Performance” Ignition / Carb Combination for ’78-’79 Honda GL1000 engines (12/05/2015)
- Honda GL1000 Carb Repair Kits Compared (Updated) (12/01/2015)
- Honda GL1000 CV Carb Cap “Button” Replacements (11/09/2015)
- GL1000 Muffler Replacement Options (11/08/2015)
- Repairing Stripped Float Bowl Threads (07/21/2015)
- Lazy / Slow Return to Idle (or Erratically High Idle) (04/02/2015)
- Knuckle Busting 101 – Throttle Cable Detach / Attach (12/10/2012)
- Special Tuning Tips for ’77 GL1000s + Carb Top Service (12/05/2012)
- Air Cutoff Valve Overhaul (12/04/2012)
- Approved Carb Rebuilder Program – While You are Waiting Instructions (11/30/2012)
- Removing / Installing Intake Runners (11/30/2012)
- Honda GL1000 Carb Removal (11/30/2012)
- Problem with Aftermarket Jet Needles (11/30/2012)
- Throttle Return Spring Details (11/29/2012)
- Fuel Tank Service – Don’t Get “Kreemed!” (11/15/2012)
- Hard Starting (11/15/2012)
- GL1000 Float Bowl Gasket Issue (11/15/2012)
- Air Jet Mix-Up Problem (11/14/2012)
- GL1000 CV Slide / Cap Variations (11/14/2012)
- Error in Official Honda GL1000 Shop Manual – Jetting Specs (11/14/2012)
- Replacing GL1000 Air Box Gaskets (11/14/2012)
- Category: Chassis/Brake/Drivetrain
- How To: Change Chain & Sprockets (06/15/2022)
- How To: Determine Chain Type & Size (06/15/2022)
- How To: Convert From 630 Chain To 530 Chain (06/15/2022)
- Brake Bleeding Tips (03/31/2019)
- Randakk’s Amazing Grips – Install Tips for Motorcycle Grips (03/15/2019)
- February is Customization Month! (02/14/2018)
- “Reversed” Front Brake Calipers on Vintage Hondas? (04/10/2017)
- GL1000 VIN Codes, Etc. Explained (11/11/2015)
- Honda GL1000 Tire Recommendations (11/10/2015)
- Removing GL1000 Front Fork Seals (11/08/2015)
- Driveshalf U-Joint Inspection (09/07/2015)
- Low Speed Wobble? (06/29/2015)
- Removing Stiction from GL1000 Front Forks (04/10/2015)
- Clutch Reassembly Trick (03/04/2013)
- Clutch Adjustment Procedure (12/09/2012)
- Odd Front Brake Lever Problem (12/09/2012)
- Shocking Revelations (12/06/2012)
- GL1000 Swing Arm Pivot Bearing Upgrade (12/05/2012)
- Correct Rear End Tightening Sequence (12/05/2012)
- Final Drive Leak Fix (11/19/2012)
- Category: Dyno Results
- Category: Engine
- Diesel Clatter in Honda GL1000? (08/27/2019)
- Honda GL1000 / GL1100 / GL1200 Head Gasket Details (08/01/2019)
- Honda GL1000 Smokes on Initial Startup? (01/31/2019)
- Engine Compression Testing (06/25/2018)
- Recommended Honda GL1000 Timing Belt Change Interval (06/01/2018)
- Internally Collapsed Header on Honda GL1000? (12/06/2017)
- Honda GL1000 Water Pump R&R Details (03/05/2016)
- Starter Woes (11/23/2015)
- GL1000 Starter Clutch Overhaul Tips (10/17/2015)
- Engine Rebuilding for GoldWings? (10/01/2015)
- GL1000 Valve Stem Seal Replacement (06/16/2015)
- Another Reason to Change your Oil! (05/14/2015)
- Make Your Own Starter Relay Cover (11/19/2012)
- Category: Gallery
- GL1000 Motorcycle Gallery (01/14/2013)
- Category: High Performance Products
- Category: Ignition/Electrial
- Honda GL1000 Timing Advance Unit Details (03/19/2017)
- Honda GL1000 Coil and Spark Plug Cap Testing + Replacement Options (06/07/2016)
- Ignition Quirks…”Split-Timing” Technique (02/18/2016)
- Secret Honda GL1000 Ignition Tuning Tip Revealed (01/14/2016)
- Jump Starting a Vintage Motorcycle? (01/13/2016)
- GL1000 Condenser Ground Upgrade (12/06/2015)
- 7 Volt Regulator Problems (11/01/2015)
- Dyna/S Installation / Troubleshooting on the Honda GL1000 (10/25/2015)
- Spark Plug Tricks (07/12/2015)
- Comprehensive GL1000 Charging System Troubleshooting (05/19/2015)
- Ballast Resistors Explained + Ballast Testing Procedure (01/30/2013)
- Effect of Excessive Electrical Loads on Ignition Performance (12/10/2012)
- Category: Miscellaneous
- Recommendations for New Owners of a Honda GL1000 (11/11/2015)
- Category: New Owners
- Kick Starting a ’75-’77 Honda GL1000 (05/08/2019)
- What I’ve Learned from AHRMA Vintage Roadracing (03/06/2019)
- Starting a Honda GL1000 after a Long Lay-up (02/21/2019)
- Reasonable Part Substitutions for Honda GL1000s (06/13/2016)
- Category: Tune-up/Troubleshooting
- Category: Honda GL1100
- Category: Carb/Fuel
- GEN III Dual Weber 40 Intake Manifold Set (Specifications) (01/31/2023)
- Honda GL1100 Randakk Master Carb Overhaul Kit® (01/05/2022)
- Pod Air Filters or Aftermarket Pipes on Vintage Hondas? (06/09/2019)
- Shade Tree Diagnostic Tests! (06/03/2019)
- More on Fuel And Fuel Additives – Fear the Corn? (06/02/2019)
- Motorcycle Fuel Mileage Issues (04/20/2019)
- Not so “Green,” No-Drop Idle Mixture Adjustment Method (02/06/2018)
- Motorcycle Petcocks 101 (01/29/2018)
- Flooding Issues on Vintage Hondas (01/17/2018)
- Viton in Vintage Motorcycle Carburetor Components? (01/15/2018)
- January 2018’s Featured Products (01/05/2018)
- “Insensitive” Idle Mixture Fuel Screws? (04/12/2017)
- The Single Most Common Carburetor Problem (Clogged Pilot Jets) and How To Fix – by Ari Henning (02/16/2017)
- Randakk’s Jetting Advice For Vintage Honda CV Carbs (02/08/2017)
- Carb Cleaning (in situ lazy method) (08/12/2016)
- Fuel Filter Mounting Tips (07/07/2016)
- Replacing Throttle Shaft “Felts” on Honda GL1000, GL1100, GL1200, DOHC-4, CBX, CX500, etc. (06/21/2016)
- Honda GL1000 Petcock Rebuild and “Retro” Update (01/07/2016)
- More On Aftermarket Fuel Filters (01/05/2016)
- Important Honda GL1100 Carb Details (12/20/2015)
- Dyno Results for Randakk’s Dual Weber 40 IDF Manifolds (12/17/2015)
- Problems with Aftermarket Float Valves (12/16/2015)
- Honda GL1000 / GL1100 / GL1200 / CBX / DOHC-4 / CX500 & Variant Performance Parts (11/25/2015)
- Single Carb Conversions? (04/28/2015)
- Removing GL1100 Carbs (11/29/2012)
- GL1100 Scuffed CV Slides (11/29/2012)
- Aftermarket Fuel Filter Mounting Issues (11/26/2012)
- Fuel Sender Issues (11/20/2012)
- GL1100 Bogs Down at Full Throttle (11/20/2012)
- GL1100 Accelerator Pump Testing (11/20/2012)
- Easy Source for GL1100 Idle Mixture Screws (11/18/2012)
- Old School Carb Cleaning Methods (11/15/2012)
- Category: Chassis/Brake/Drivetrain
- GL1100 Clutch Issues (12/05/2012)
- Category: Dyno Results
- Category: Engine
- Category: Gallery
- GL1100 Motorcycle Gallery (01/13/2013)
- Category: Ignition/Electrical
- Headlight Troubles (12/05/2012)
- GL1100 Electrical and Timing Gremlins (11/29/2012)
- Category: Tune-up/Troubleshooting
- Category: Carb/Fuel
- Category: Honda GL1200
- Category: Carb/Fuel
- Honda GL1200 Randakk Master Carb Overhaul Kit® (01/05/2022)
- Honda GoldWing GL1200 Carburetor Vacuum Hose Routing (12/10/2012)
- Category: Chassis/Brake/Drivetrain
- Easy Method to Ruin your Wheels (12/05/2012)
- Category: Engine
- Category: Gallery
- GL1200 Motorcycle Gallery (01/13/2013)
- Category: Ignition/Electrical
- Category: Tune-up/Troubleshooting
- Category: Carb/Fuel
- Category: Honda GL1500
- Category: Carb/Fuel
- Honda GL1500 Randakk Master Carb Overhaul Kit® (01/05/2022)
- Honda GL1500 Accelerator Pump Details (01/19/2013)
- Category: Chassis/Brake/Drivetrain
- Category: Engine
- Category: Carb/Fuel
- Category: Master Carb Kits
- Honda FT500 Ascot Randakk Master Carb Overhaul Kit® (01/05/2022)
- Category: Motorcycle Art
- Category: Motorcycle Insurance
- Vintage Motorcycle Insurance? (03/31/2016)
- Category: Press Releases
- Randakk’s Vintage Honda Race Team Sponsorships (04/02/2017)
- Randakk’s Cycle Shakk Announces New Sponsorship (10/26/2012)
- Category: Product Reviews
- Category: Race Season
- A Year of AHRMA Road Racing on the Randakk’s Cycle Shakk sponsored Honda CB900F by Dennis Parrish (12/07/2017)
- 2016 AHRMA Race Effort (01/03/2016)
- Build Details: 1972 Honda CL350 – AHRMA 350 Sportsman Class (01/01/2015)
- 2014 AHRMA Race Effort (03/05/2014)
- 2013 Race Effort (09/23/2013)
- More About AHRMA Racer Dennis Parrish (01/31/2013)
- 2012 Race Effort (12/07/2012)
- 2011 Race Effort (12/04/2012)
- 2010 Race Effort (12/03/2012)
- 2009 Race Effort (12/02/2012)
- 2008 Race Effort: (12/01/2012)
- Category: Rally Events
- Randakk at 2018 Detroit Autorama Event: March 2-4 (Cobo Center) (02/01/2018)
- 2015 Rally Events (02/09/2015)
- 2013 Rally Events (05/27/2013)
- 2012 Rally Events (12/28/2012)
- 2011 Rally Events (12/28/2012)
- 2010 Rally Events (12/26/2012)
- Category: Recommended Vendors
- Reproduction GL1000 Graphics (01/07/2013)
- OEM Honda Replacement Parts (12/26/2012)
- Ceramic Coating Service (12/26/2012)
- Polishing Service (12/26/2012)
- Fuel Tank / Radiator Repair (12/26/2012)
- Chrome Plating Service (12/26/2012)
- Powder Coating Service (12/26/2012)
- Category: Restorations
- Vintage Honda Restoration Experts (12/22/2015)
- GL1100-Powered Pulse Gallery (11/12/2012)
- Category: Riding Skills
- Randakk’s Riding Skills – Introduction (01/28/2014)
- Randakk’s Riding Skills – Riding Gear! (01/27/2014)
- Randakk’s Riding Skills – Recommended Reading (07/01/2013)
- Randakk’s Riding Skills – Disclaimers (02/24/2013)
- Category: Tools and Techniques
- Category: Uncategorized
- The Brilliance of the Honda CRF: Off-Road Performance Redefined (08/17/2023)
- All Balls Wheel Bearing Technical Documentation (12/02/2022)
- How To: Install The 32-CB350RS Rearset Kit (12/02/2022)
- Low Power Issues on Honda GL1000? (12/15/2017)
- Category: Vendor Spotlight
- Vendor Spotlight: WinGovations (04/08/2013)
