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by Zappawing
Sun Dec 03, 2023 2:19 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: sidecar searching
Replies: 4
Views: 1421

Re: sidecar searching

yes DMC and Texas have units that will work but very $$$$$ was hopeful to find something used that will work...........thanks so much
by Zappawing
Sat Dec 02, 2023 3:26 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: sidecar searching
Replies: 4
Views: 1421

sidecar searching

Hi folks, on account that I'm old and fat and my legs ain't working anymore I am considering a sidecar for my naked 82 GL1100 .......seems like s/car manufacturers have done the way of dodo birds and democracy. I have an eye on one or two however neither of the sellers knows if their hacks will fit ...
by Zappawing
Fri Feb 10, 2023 1:34 pm
Forum: Goldwing Chat
Topic: still winter in canada
Replies: 1
Views: 498

still winter in canada



by Zappawing
Tue Nov 22, 2022 11:53 am
Forum: GL1100 Information & Questions
Topic: fork tube size 82 gl1100?? headlight ears
Replies: 3
Views: 1490

Re: fork tube size 82 gl1100?? headlight ears

Thanks kindly wow pricey ...is that price for the set??
by Zappawing
Mon Nov 21, 2022 9:10 pm
Forum: GL1100 Information & Questions
Topic: fork tube size 82 gl1100?? headlight ears
Replies: 3
Views: 1490

fork tube size 82 gl1100?? headlight ears

replacing damaged headlight brackets (don't ask) on my82 Gl1100 (naked) can anyone advise of the exact fit mm I require?

thanks in kind
by Zappawing
Sun Aug 14, 2022 2:46 pm
Forum: Goldwing Chat
Topic: moose vs 82 GL 1100
Replies: 2
Views: 511

moose vs 82 GL 1100

long story.....won't bore the readers....we both walked away but blew a front tire (blown not a slow leak at 60 mph) first time in 55 years of riding I have been down......hard but not hospitalized happened on BC/Montana border Canadian side. Pretty sure it was an American Moose however because that...
by Zappawing
Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:34 pm
Forum: Goldwing Chat
Topic: query
Replies: 1
Views: 849

query

anyone have contact (email address) for the gent that makes his own module/regulators for wing older instrument panels. He sells under wing admin however it is "order" only. I have a direct question for him. Thanks folks

4 wheels move the body.....two wheels move the soul
by Zappawing
Mon May 16, 2022 9:31 pm
Forum: Just for Fun
Topic: m/c's defined
Replies: 0
Views: 3056

m/c's defined





by Zappawing
Sat May 07, 2022 12:31 pm
Forum: Just for Fun
Topic: wishing
Replies: 2
Views: 3542

wishing



by Zappawing
Mon May 02, 2022 12:39 pm
Forum: Goldwing Chat
Topic: ain't this true (safe)
Replies: 0
Views: 300

ain't this true (safe)

rode from Banff to Vancouver on my 82 naked GL1100 just to have these....... (1082 k's = 672miles)

still early in the season in western Canada......heated vest and gloves helped


by Zappawing
Thu Apr 14, 2022 10:56 am
Forum: GL1100 DIY Articles
Topic: How to lubricate the splines in your rear drive
Replies: 33
Views: 29394

Re: How to lubricate the splines in your rear drive

I realized it was an old post but was hopeful u still had the bike. The pics and directions were great. I have managed to find a video online that goes through the entire process. No small feat.....I admire the work involved. AND am surprised how few people (apparently including Honda mechanics) wer...
by Zappawing
Wed Apr 13, 2022 11:46 am
Forum: GL1100 DIY Articles
Topic: How to lubricate the splines in your rear drive
Replies: 33
Views: 29394

Re: How to lubricate the splines in your rear drive

would love to see a step by step video on this (for us less than mechanically inclined) called honda dealer today.........send him the video.......he had never seen such a procedure and had never performed one on a 1982 GL he has with over 270,000 original miles steps and photos are helpful but any ...
by Zappawing
Wed Apr 13, 2022 10:50 am
Forum: GL1100 Information & Questions
Topic: dash lights 82 GL 1100 (no clothes)
Replies: 2
Views: 403

Re: dash lights 82 GL 1100 (no clothes)

thanks....will check out........different on a naked wing vs. yours? re. my panel looks different....thanks in kind
by Zappawing
Tue Apr 12, 2022 5:27 pm
Forum: GL1100 Information & Questions
Topic: dash lights 82 GL 1100 (no clothes)
Replies: 2
Views: 403

dash lights 82 GL 1100 (no clothes)

speedo,tach,oil,high beam are all illuminated but NOT the temp gauge or the fuel gauge......are there bulbs within the nacelle unit to replace or are these two locations not intended to illuminate? I was also advised by another member the bulbs can be replaced with mini leds? Replaced by halogen bul...
by Zappawing
Mon Apr 11, 2022 1:07 pm
Forum: GL1100 Information & Questions
Topic: coolant bottle
Replies: 4
Views: 713

Re: coolant bottle

thanks old guy Glen (I probably have a few years on u) first bike 1967 Honda 150 Dream (it was a nightmare).......best......be safe
by Zappawing
Sat Apr 09, 2022 12:38 pm
Forum: GL1100 Information & Questions
Topic: coolant bottle
Replies: 4
Views: 713

coolant bottle

Does anyone know if the coolant level on an ancient wing (1982) GL1100 should be checked with bike on side stand OR on the centre stand? nothing in the owner's manual in relation to this OR in the service manual. It makes a difference when I checked on the centre stand it was below "Low" m...
by Zappawing
Thu Apr 07, 2022 12:50 pm
Forum: Goldwing Chat
Topic: fuel guage
Replies: 3
Views: 483

Re: fuel guage

thanks in kind....will try
by Zappawing
Thu Apr 07, 2022 11:40 am
Forum: Goldwing Chat
Topic: fuel guage
Replies: 3
Views: 483

fuel guage

82 GL 1100 reads below E .......all other systems including fuses etc ok......cleaned fuel pet **** etc. fuel pressure is ok......runs great.......all other gauges are working....... even if tank is full needle still points to E

Suggestions?

thanks folks
by Zappawing
Thu Mar 31, 2022 12:47 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: wing things-passenger footpegs
Replies: 8
Views: 1151

Re: wing things-passenger footpegs

red thread sealant and gonna borrow my neighbour's pit bull!

u are in c/hagen? never been but my had many times.....loves it

good bike roads?
by Zappawing
Wed Mar 30, 2022 12:09 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: wing things-passenger footpegs
Replies: 8
Views: 1151

Re: wing things-passenger footpegs

thanks so much.....a couple of options......the one set does not look too bad....I can get the chrome cleaned up......gonna look into these....

thanks again

ride safe

zappawing rick
by Zappawing
Tue Mar 29, 2022 12:15 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: wing things-passenger footpegs
Replies: 8
Views: 1151

Re: wing things-passenger footpegs

thanks in kind catman.......yes...difficult to find......looking for a full set of course but appreciate your efforts........one advantage of not having passenger pegs my buddy says is that I don't have to take my wife and her thirty-five friends for a ride!

best

zappawing (rick)
by Zappawing
Mon Mar 28, 2022 1:18 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: wing things-passenger footpegs
Replies: 8
Views: 1151

wing things-passenger footpegs

Does anyone know where I can get a rear passenger set footpegs for 82 naked gl 100.....I am looking for the original OEM style with all fittings vs the floorboard configuration.....(any aftermarket product universal fit will be fine) someone has "borrowed" mine (the perils of not having a ...
by Zappawing
Fri Mar 25, 2022 1:43 pm
Forum: GL1100 Information & Questions
Topic: braided steel brake lines gl 1100
Replies: 4
Views: 760

braided steel brake lines gl 1100

having a difficult time locating a kit to replace OEM brake lines on 1982 GL1100 require the lines as well as fittings.......any assistance is greatly appreciated....thanks folks
by Zappawing
Wed Mar 02, 2022 8:43 pm
Forum: Just for Fun
Topic: quieter
Replies: 0
Views: 3161

quieter

not wing quiet...but same concept
by Zappawing
Wed Mar 02, 2022 8:40 pm
Forum: Just for Fun
Topic: over 50
Replies: 0
Views: 3150

over 50

once we reach 50..........