Single Carb Conversion 2 Barrel Progressive, Runs Excellent

[robin1731]

Like you said. Impossible to compare the bikes or the carbs on the same bike. Only with a Dyno can you get accurate info.

[westgl]

Sure that part is impossible to compare.

But!! There are some compareables, and they are the ones that really matter to me.

If i had to pick one, I would say that, The GL11-1 seamed faster than the GL12-4.

If i had to pick which one is easier to ride it is the GL11-1
Which one is the most Fun to ride, the GL11-1, with a comment
Comment:
The GL12-4 used to be the bike that was more fun to ride for me, I was not entirely happy with the Low overall power and Torque of the GL1100 whenIt had the Rebuilt Oem 4 carbs, in comparison to the GL12-4,Was better, BUT!!! That has changed!

I have had every Goldwing model except F6B.

I have owned a few 6-Cylinder wings, The GL11-1 is Torquey, it has a surprising amount of Torque, from off idle to Redline.

GL11-1 the GL11 is GL1100 the -1 is the single carb conversion

With the Single carb there is a lot more Power & Torque.

The GL11-1 engine does much more right, during a ride, from start up to shut down, Hands down the Winner is the GL11-1 over the GL12-4.

There is now way to describe it to someone that has not ridden one modded correctly, in this manner.

Like you said. Impossible to compare the bikes or the carbs on the same bike. Only with a Dyno can you get accurate info.

[westgl]

This was a collaboration of efforts involved, to get the right parts, that are perfectly sized, and matched to make this a winning combination.

There will be naysayers, there always is,

People that regurgitate what they have read, in yesterdays news.

Often they have not had any experience in doing what ever change was made, But can talk negatives about it, all day long.

There at Least 4 people that done this mod to there bikes, using this exact same formula.

If you deviate from the formula, you will not get the same results

This is a very easy, No Welding Involved Manifold to make.

This system gets your runner port size, to the correct size, to make Lots of power all the way through the Power band.

[westgl]

This is for Informational purposes Only, Try at Your Own Risk

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Note if you are thinking of doing this mod.

Please make sure your Brakes and the rest of your bike is in TOP Working order

this responsibility is your own, for anyone that tries this mod.

[ericheath]

Glad to see you have the move/shop build done so you can get back to bikes. I'd like to see some shots of the whole bike.

[westgl]

OK eric

Are you following from classicGoldwing forum too

Your bike sure looks familiar in avatar.

I have some older pics here they are

This was right after i went through the bike rebuilt or replace everything

[robin1731]

snip.......

There will be naysayers, there always is,

People that regurgitate what they have read, in yesterdays news.

ok

[westgl]

here are some pics of my 86' GL1200

This may get a single Carb Conversion, if the OEM Carbs i rebuilt start giving me troubles, they are GONE!!!!!!

You can see my GL1100 being torn down engine was still in but came out soon after.

[westgl]

some more New of my Black Cherry

also a shot of my Brother in-laws Bike That I redid for him a 75' GL1000 also completely Gone through

[westgl]

here are some more of the 75' GL1000

I painted frame gas tank and engine,

Brother in law wanted something Very Bright

Swing arm and drive are also yellow

We bought the bikefor $150.00
The engine was frozen
I put in a new, or rebuilt the whole bike.
clutch
Gregs stator
rebulit brake masters and calipers, removed glazing from brake discs.
rebuilt Carb rack using Randaak kit
rebuilt heads new seals
new progressive front and rear suspension
new tapered head bearings
stainless steel brake lines
and many other things

[westgl]

Yes my shop grew from a 1000 sq ft shop,
Into a 3200 sq ft shop, fully insulated, heated with lot of lighting

Will be heated, setup, but PO took the heater with him.

I will convert to a Waste OIL Heater using the waste engine oil, as it is free fuel.

They are cheap to make too

Glad to see you have the move/shop build done so you can get back to bikes. I'd like to see some shots of the whole bike.

[westgl]

I re-Routed My Pull Throttle cable through the Front above the radiator, This works well, But the OEM cable is a little to long.

I will need to research this to get a shorter cable, about 4" or so shorter should do it
I will have to measure how much shorter then go through some Cable Manufacturer catalogs like Motion pro and some others, to get the perfect Length of cable.

I may Cut the cable to length, and crimp/swedge on a new cable end

OR

The better way, that is cheaper, and a DIY,
Is to,

High Temp Silver Solder, a new end on.
Note: Regular Solder is to soft and Wont hold.

Get a piece of Brass rod the diameter needed to fit in the Throttle Uni-Kit.

Cut the Brass rod to length, drill hole the size of the cable dia. for a tight fit.

Then High temp silver solder, it should last a very long time.

See the link below, to see what I am talking about

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... y27QZOCl50

[westgl]

My Ultimate Goal in doing this Single Carb. Conversion.

Is to have my GL1100 Better, to Much Better than it was in the Completely re-built stock OEM format that I had it in, prior to single carb. conversion.

Before the Single carb conversion I was not real happy with the GL1100 and was thinking about dumping it, getting rid of it.

I have a GL1200 that at that time ran better, Now the GL11-1 runs much better than the GL1200.

What will my GL1200 be like if i do this 1carb. mod to it? Whow!!!

I was thinking of Selling my GL1100, before the 1-carb conversion to the highest bidder just to get rid of it, i was not happy with it

I had already spent a lot of money on it, to get as far as it was by re-building everything.

Including those OEM-4 carbs (Dang Cod catchers)

But People Don't tell you, when you start on those OEM-4 carbs, How much work is Involved, After the Rebuild, Just keeping those OEM 4 carbs going.

I have had to pull the rack after a 4 month, winter storage, Even with stabil in the tank

Ultimate Goal Has Been Achieved,

I would Not sell my GL11-1 now at all, it is too Much Fun.

[westgl]

OK went for a ride, had a minor Snafu.

I was riding and noticed Temp Gauge was pegged, Hot or Low Hot, just right before the Red line,

Gas gauge went from start of ride at 3/4 tank, to Full or Past Full, while riding.

I think i have the dreaded,

7-Volt Regulator Malfunction!

Nice!!

[westgl]

Just came back another test Ride this morning.

Bike ran great, No Leaks of fuel Any where, or Hydrolock

I can feel that the engine is running Great

I wish i could figure out how to post a video of a running bike.

But let me let the engine speak for it self .

Here is a pic. of two plugs, the other side looked the same.

They are out of the two right side Cylinders

That is about 150miles on the GL11-1 conversion

Riding on Primary some and going between the Primary and secondary.

One plug in each cyl. is slightly more tan than the other, but the other is still burning very good.

Picture does not show well as back ground and lighting does not show it well.

How do they look?

These pic.'s dont do it justice

They look better in person.

The engine is running real happy