Customising my first Goldwing
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Re: Customising my first Goldwing
Did the exhaust gaskets on the right hand side today.
Is this ok? see pic
Also, whats the hole next to the stud?
Is this ok? see pic
Also, whats the hole next to the stud?
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Re: Customising my first Goldwing
The hole next to the stud is the drain hole...it is there so the spark plug cavity doesn't fill up with water. Unfortunately, many get plugged up with debris, and don't always drain effectively.
As long as your gaskets are all the way up, and there is only one on each hole, you should be fine.
As long as your gaskets are all the way up, and there is only one on each hole, you should be fine.
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Re: Customising my first Goldwing
So the whiteness in the pipes is ok?
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Re: Customising my first Goldwing
yes. It's burnt fuel additive.
depends on additives added by ether the fuel company or owner. No worries
depends on additives added by ether the fuel company or owner. No worries
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Re: Customising my first Goldwing
I had a cylinder go down on the last bank holiday here in the UK, May 1st. A shame really as I was looking forward to the Mayday Run, a massive run to Hastings, East Sussex, 90000 people roughly in quite a small seaside town.
http://www.bike1066.com/
A mechanic mate said move the spark plug of the cylinder that is not firing to any other cylinder and see if it still doesn't run, if so the its the plug gone down. To say I was sceptical to say the least but he was right, couldn't believe it was as simple as just changing the plug as I thought it would be deep in the electrical system or carbs
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A mechanic mate said move the spark plug of the cylinder that is not firing to any other cylinder and see if it still doesn't run, if so the its the plug gone down. To say I was sceptical to say the least but he was right, couldn't believe it was as simple as just changing the plug as I thought it would be deep in the electrical system or carbs
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Re: Customising my first Goldwing
If 1982 and 1983 are the same. 9.1oz. for fork oil, is this per leg?
And I couldn't find what weight oil to use as I have removed the fairing and gubbins and ride a little sporty should the weight with the new progressive springs be higher than standard?
And I couldn't find what weight oil to use as I have removed the fairing and gubbins and ride a little sporty should the weight with the new progressive springs be higher than standard?
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Re: Customising my first Goldwing
Im thinking of changing my bars, your opinions on these please
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Bla ... XQstJTmCP0
or these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TC-Bros-7-8-M ... Swd0BV0iJR
Im wondering how much is in the original control leads as I didnt measure the hight of the original bars and how would the ride/handling feel with high straight bars?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Bla ... XQstJTmCP0
or these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TC-Bros-7-8-M ... Swd0BV0iJR
Im wondering how much is in the original control leads as I didnt measure the hight of the original bars and how would the ride/handling feel with high straight bars?
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Re: Customising my first Goldwing
Trying some different handlebars
Old bars
New bars
Old bars
New bars
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Re: Customising my first Goldwing
Andy, I've just come back form 950 miles around Arkansas on my '82 Fat Turtle, rode like a charm, motocross bars were great, just needs some 20mm risers, cables can all stay standard. My chopped down Triumph Triple seat killed me the last 100 miles though, need to rethink it completely.
Go with what feels comfortable for your riding style.
cheers
Dean
Go with what feels comfortable for your riding style.
cheers
Dean
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Re: Customising my first Goldwing
.loving this bike.very phat(American slang for cool )
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Re: Customising my first Goldwing
Please tell me this isnt going to be a problem
Quiet like the no front mudguard look but ill be fitting a smaller one asap
Quiet like the no front mudguard look but ill be fitting a smaller one asap
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Re: Customising my first Goldwing
Looks like someone rounded off the original head and ground it down and added a nut. If it removes the cover there is nothing wrong with it except cosmetic.
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Re: Customising my first Goldwing
I run without a front fender, but i don't drive in the rain...
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1982 GL 1100
1980 GL 1100 to be fix
1983 Honda Nighthawk 650 sold
1982 Honda CB 750 K under construction
1980 Suzuki A100
1974 Suzuki TS 250 sold
1992 Yamaha RT 180 sold
1976 Honda CB125 sold
2002 Suzuki Katana 750 sold
1983 Suzuki GS770 rusting in a shed
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Re: Customising my first Goldwing
I like the taller bars myself.
I have run many miles without a front fender. Quite a few in the rain.
Ive never had any problems but it does create a mess to clean up.
Just depends on what you'rewilling to deal with I guess.
I have run many miles without a front fender. Quite a few in the rain.
Ive never had any problems but it does create a mess to clean up.
Just depends on what you'rewilling to deal with I guess.
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Re: Customising my first Goldwing
There's an aftermarket replacement for that oil filter housing bolt with a 17mm head for easier on/off ....
Just be sure you don't overtighten it.
Gord
Just be sure you don't overtighten it.
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