I'm sorry but that needed to be removed. Any parent that uses their children for this purpose are jerks. Shame on them. Those innocent girls have no understanding of what they are singing about. Right or wrong. Don't use the children......If you have something to say have the guts to say it yourself.

Just in case you don't have a service manual. Download free here. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/817941/Honda-Goldwing-Gl1500.html that is a lousy example what with having to go through pages like that. send me a PM with your email address and I will send you the PDF version of the manual John, ...

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Quote: "Now when it sets there idling it idles perfectly until I start revving the engine for a few seconds or so using more gas and then it starts idling rough and surging" I just reread your last post and caught the above statement. That is different than what you have been saying. Why don't you p...

Since you have fuel flow out of the petcoc* there is only one other explanation. (The carbs). I realize you said that you rebuilt the carbs. Could you give us an explanation of exactly how you rebuilt them? Did you use a kit? Just clean and put back together? Or what? If you used a kit, which kit? W...

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll try it tomorrow when I'm in the shop. But.... Speaking of relays, Why in the heck did someone design that bike so that you can't remove the cover from the relay box unless you remove the left saddlebag first? Is there a way to get into the relay box without removing ...

If the bike is getting enough fuel from the pump and through the petcoc* to run on 1/2 choke (enrichener adds more fuel) then it will getting enough fuel to run through the carb circuits. I'm betting on a problem in the carbs themselves. I realize you say you rebuilt the carbs but stuff happens all ...

If it runs with choke (enrichener) the fuel pump is working as it should. The enrichener on 1500s just increases the fuel flow. You probably have a problem in the carbs not the pump.
Since you have 2 threads on the same subject I hope you see this.

At Randakks site there is a world of info regarding gl cycles. Here is a list of things to do when restarting a gl1000 engine. https://www.randakksblog.com/starting-a-gl1000-after-a-long-lay-up/#more-687 The most important project is to replace the timing belts asap. Welcome to the forum. More folks...

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What purpose does a covered bridge serve, other than to cross a river etc? What was the cover used for? Did it once have a toll booth under it?

Back in the 1800s bridges were made from wood. The cover is to protect the trusses and decking from weather rot.

That is about right. The clock and the radio presets memory are always powered.

That pin can also get bent if forced at some time.

The head castings are the same for 75 / 79. There are differences in the cams however.
Sounds to me like a problem with the points or even the timing advance. (Was the head on the left the one you replaced?)

Go to this site and download. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/12806 ... -1000.html

What you are pointing out is the clutch cover. It is a tight squeeze but can be done without removing engine. If you sheared off a bolt you need to purchase or borrow a small torque wrench. All of the bolts on the bike have a specific torque. Doesn't take much over the specs to shear a bolt. Also th...

I personally don't have an opinion regarding Fram filters but I do question all the negative YouTube videos. Why aren't there any class action lawsuits or individual lawsuits against Fram for engine damage caused by their low quality filters? Just asking! ????

Thanks for reply dingdong. I really wanna go with ACCEL ignition coils but I will consider that conversion too. That said... I have to admit that I have Accel coils on my 76. I put them on about 10 years ago before the Neon coils became popular. They work great at all rps ranges. Spark gap at .35.

I own and borrow a bunch of different rechargeable work lights and I long to use a regular old incandescent drop light. Some of the LED, Snap-On included, work lights throw very harsh near black shadows only lighting what is directly in front of it, incandescent bathes the work area better with lig...

My main concern when buying a shop light is finding one that is small and will light up the shadows in the nooks and crannies when working in the daytime in the garage. I have yet to find one that works well to overcome the natural light.

Good that you found the problem. Good luck. (Famous last words: I cleaned the carbs) I doubt there are many guys that have been successful on the first attempt at cleaning these carbs.

Do a search for Dodge Neon coil conversion. $25. This has been done by lots of folks with success.

William we are all just jealous that you are riding and we aren't. Keep posting your pics and reports.

If it runs after spraying carb cleaner in the intake then it is a sure bet those cylinders aren't getting fuel. Revisit your carb rebuild.

+1 on what DenverWinger said. I will go even further by saying that you WILL have at least 2 bent valves and possibly a busted piston. Good luck!

All boxer style mc engines have his problem. The only solution is to use the centerstand. Oil left on the cylinder walls drain into the combustion chamber hence smoke at start up. The rings also have gaps that rotate and if the gaps are in the "wrong" position when shut down more oil will drain down...