Hey all,
I'm finally getting ready to start work on my '82 gl1100 STD tomorrow. I can get the bike to crank with carb cleaner but it won't stay running so I decided to buy a carb rebuild kit from randakks. Don't know how old the timing belts are so I got everything I need to do the timing belts/replace coolant & couple other things from the new2u post.
So my question is - start with the timing belts/coolant new2u items or with the carb rebuild (get it running, then change out the belts ect).
Where to start
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Shock
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Where to start
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Re: Where to start
Me I would do the belts first just as a precaution. plus they are relatively quick compared to a carb rebuild.
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Re: Where to start
+1 on whiskerfish's above. Tackle one thing at a time, especially if you're relatively new to the bike. It's much easier to troubleshoot your work (I'm not implying you'll make any mistakes, but we all do from time to time), as well as systematically working through the renewal process. Take your time and ask questions as you go along. Good wrenchin!
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"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
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Re: Where to start
I would do the carbs and the belts. I have a bike here right now because owner changed it over to neon coils. Had good spark but bike would not start. I rebuilt the carbs and it fired right up. If I just changed the belts it still would not have started.
You already stated "it won't run unless on carb cleaner". So you know the carbs are going to have to come off.
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You already stated "it won't run unless on carb cleaner". So you know the carbs are going to have to come off.
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Re: Where to start
I have to agree with Robin. If everything went perfectly (it never does) and replacing the belts went without a hitch it's still easy to make a mistake that could end up driving you nuts. You already know that the engine will start, so it is assumed that the cam timing is OK. If you do the carbs first and verify that the engine will fire, then move on to the belts, you can eliminate the possibility of not knowing if the cause of a no start is carb or cam timing related. just my 2 cents
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77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
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Re: Where to start
OUCH I would be looking for another engine
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