Go to this site and read the possibilities. https://www.randakksblog.com/lazy-slow- ... high-idle/

Any gl1100 front cover should fit. If you choose not to repair.

I haven't tried it but there was a thread regarding this a couple of months ago. The guy stated that he had no problems with plastic or paint as those questions came up. Worked great according to him. ???

Sorry I didn't do a rebuild thread. I wasn't a member of a group back then. That's what I meant by having only the manual as reference.

Not exactly sure what you mean by gear noise at idle. My 1500 and every one I have heard has a slight rumble noise at idle with the clutch disengaged. ??? And that was a joke when I referred to my chewing ability. I separated the engine and rebuilt my 76 gl1000 13 years ago with just the Honda manua...

I hope all goes well with your rebuild. I'm afraid you have bitten off more than "I" could chew. Lol. Good luck.

Final drive ratios for the 80/81 are 3.091 ratios for the 82/ 83 are 3.10. You might drop an rpm or two.

I have Sportser Screaming Eagles on my 1000. For this bike I love them. Under normal acceleration or cruising on the highway they have a soft rumble. Not abnormal or bothersome at all. But...on hard acceleration running through the gears they almost sound like straight pipes. Zoom zoom.

I don't think that is true for the frequent posting members here. Bet you will find that those who don't return are usually first time posters. But it is impolite. Don't give up because of them.

But like Virgil said, it is a useless zerk. No way for the grease to hit the splies.

Yes Sir, Both those hoses are connceted to the carb, and it is the overflow hose that is leaking. I have ordered a float measuring tool, but I don't know what the measurment or spec is for the floats. Just done a search on here and the float setting is 8mm this should be in the manual as well In my...

My bracket will never change. 70 and over. 76 this month

You didn't mention if you synced the carbs. Idle slow to return is a symptom of uneven sync.

Read this tech tip. The recommended points for all gl1000s. Honda CB450 Black Bomber. https://www.randakksblog.com/secret-ign ... -revealed/

When are you seeing the air that you speak of? With a mighty vac you can draw air from around the hose connection as well as the threads of the bleed nipple. I would try with a helper to bleed by pumping the pedal. That said with no brake pedal pressure at all, Im guessing you have a failed master c...

Here is one on Amazon. Not sure if it is the one you need. ??? https://www.amazon.com/Progressive-Susp ... lp_pl_dp_7

This is the line he is referring to.

There are no longer any dipsticks available. Here is a link to how to make your own. viewtopic.php?f=4&t=12668

Most times that I see a biker off on the side of the road they have their phone in their ear. I don't stop for that. If they need my help they will flag me down.

Both items are a plus. The spin on adapter makes changing the filter much easier. The dip stick makes checking the oil much simpler. The only negetive is with the dipstick. Has to be removed and reinstalled when draining the oil. The connectors have been known to leak if not carefully torqued. I wou...

I don't mean to flip the seal. Just make sure it is facing the right direction front to back. The inside circumference of the seal is beveled. This allows the piston to be installed easily.

There is a dogbone fuse to the right of the battery that can develope hairline cracks as it ages and will work intermittantly. Just a thought.

Do you have the seal fitted correctly? The seal inside edge is beveled not flat.

You more than likely have a fuel delivery problem. What you describe is a classic lean carb condition. Not many folks out there anymore that I would trust to rebuild these carbs properly. What kits did they use, did they do the Accelerator pump, are the floats set correctly, did they replace jets wi...

If it were mine I would have it welded and and resurfaced and not have to worry about it. Or just replace it.