Oops, I forgot to mention I have a 1980 GL1100.

What size/threads is the Helicoil? I guess I've been overtorqued my drain plug a few too many times...

newday777 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 04, 2020 3:19 pm https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1982-Honda-Gold ... SwcJVeMuLo

Oooo...replace the entire instrument cluster...tempting! I love the Altimeter!

This is in Wisconsin...... https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1981-Honda-Goldwing-GL1100-H1455-temperature-tamp-gauge/352067637740?hash=item51f8ddd1ec:g:5z8AAOSwjL5ZG2cQ I saw that one. I'm sure it doesn't work, because, unless it's from the Antarctic, it should read approximately room temperature, 70-ish deg...

The OAT guage on my 1980 GL1100 constantly reads 75-ish degrees no matter that it's nearly 50° out there. I kinda like knowing what my environment is like. However, I can't find a replacement? I'm an old geezer, and prefer analog, but open to digital. It would be nice if it fit into the same hole in...

Without modification, what is the maximum length can the phone be and still fit in the holder?

And...fess up, now...how many gizmos and gadgets are attached to the handlebars, fairing, false tank, etc? Looks like you have WAY too much fun on that bike!

The dipstick is still available on ebay...for $45!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-GOLDWING ... nav=SEARCH

I'm pretty sure you can build one cheaper.

No road test for me! It was the early '80s in SW Wyoming. I was young and smart (or so I thought!), rode and dumped a dirt bike in the back country once, read a 32 page pamphlet from WY DOT a few times over, aced the test with 100%, and had the endorsement in my hand! The endorsement transferred fro...

So, does anybody subscribe to the notion that, if Honda put it there, they did it for a reason? I was told that that washer in the oil filter "naah, it runs just fine without it". The balance pipe is the same way. Why would Honda add weight to the bike if it didn't serve a purpose? I say p...

My OAT Guage is stuck on 80 degree F! Call me nerdy, but I like knowing what the environment is doing out there (the altimeter still woks great!).

Is there a replacement for it...original or after market?

That is SO good to hear! When I flushed my cooling system a few years back, I spent HOURS cleaning the reservoir tank on my '80 1100 of sediment, goo, and yuck before refilling. At the time it seemed a waste of time, but now...

This seems to happen a lot. Here's something to try before you do something silly, like drill holes in your engine. 1) TURN OFF THE KEY! 2) "Bump" the engine. One compression stroke ought to be enough. Second gear seems to work well. 3) Turn the key back on, and try the starter, again. Wor...

When it comes to old Wing brake parts and rebuild kits, I highly recommend Brakecrafters. Their kits are superb and the people knowledgeable.

Please report back in, say, 40-50,000 miles. I'd be concerned about those welds, and how well they hold up to carrying the weight and vibration of the carb. It reminds me of an upside down pendulum.

As long as Parts n More are still around us "legacy" Wingers will be ok.

I was told to only use Rotella in my 1980 GL1100, because otherwise, the wet clutch would behave funky-like. Is that a bunch of hooey, or not?

in the 3 years i've owned my 1100, i must have changed the spark plugs at least 4 times. right now, its in "hibernation". once the temps get back up above 50*, i 'll bring it out for a quick run, about 30 miles or so just to keep it running decent enough to where i don't have to do any wi...

I had to repair a hole rusted in my right muffler, and removal was fairly straight forward ( had to bang on a 2x2 to separate the crossover tube connection), but installation was frustrating because of the engine guards. The right engine guard can be installed with the mufflers all bolted up and tig...

Hmmm...I'm sure other people know more than me, but if you have oil in your radiator fluid you might have a bad water pump or water pump seal(s). To answer your question, I use distilled water for my cooling system flushes. -Bobby-D Agreed. There are several places the cooling /lubrication systems ...

While waiting for parts, I'm flushing the cooling system. While draining, it started out with nice clear green fluid, but now I'm getting this camo-green goo reluctantly dripping out. Sure glad I'm flushing it out. I'm guessing it's oil/water mix. I'm thinking of doing the first flush with Simple Gr...

I'm very interested in the carb setup. What comes along with the carb: clamps, nuts , etc. Will you take $250 ?

The one I found on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1981-Honda-GL1100-I-Goldwing-Interstate-81-GL-1100-Gauge-Dash-Fuel-Air-Temp-Volt-/121507568864?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c4a6a5ce0&vxp=mtr looks pretty beat up, and for $170, (the altimeter is pegged at 12,000 ', the clock is ...

You know the thermometer on your dash that tells you the Outside Air Temp? I love having mine, except it always reads around 75 degrees!
Is there a replacement for it?
Thanks

So, I got the fairing loose and out of the way (removing the windshield made things much easier, too) and got the new regulator hooked up. Gauges still work! Must'a done something right. BUT...with the new regulator, I can't get the cover back in place with the regulator tucked inside, or having it ...

I finally got around to installing my "new" (bought about a year ago) regulator on my 80 GL1100I, and a couple things I can pass on... 1) The job would've been immensely easier if I had removed the fairing, first (I might still have to, actually). Squeezing your hand(s) in that space to ge...