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by halcombrick
Wed Oct 24, 2018 10:41 pm
Forum: GL1100 Information & Questions
Topic: Water in oil
Replies: 3
Views: 367

Water in oil

Hey guys,(1982 gl1100 interstate 110k) been a long time since I've been on, in the summer I had a blowout at 80 mph and ended up with a shattered foot a concussion and a small brain bleed. My bike sat for about 6 months and very heavy rain got into the air filter and got past the carbs. I didn't kno...
by halcombrick
Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:15 pm
Forum: GL1100 Information & Questions
Topic: Nasty spark plugs
Replies: 4
Views: 568

Re: Nasty spark plugs

Hey guys, blew out an awful amount of rusty water from the right side of motor. Put in plugs and she fired right up, now I'm back to the problem I had before the accident, that is my starter not engaging but just spinning. One day it will crank fine, the next it doesn't want to engage at all. I gues...
by halcombrick
Thu Apr 05, 2018 7:16 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Bike has set quite a while, check out these plugs
Replies: 3
Views: 905

Bike has set quite a while, check out these plugs

Hey guys, sorry I've been away so long, had a blowout on the rear doing 85 on the interstate, I have been sidelined awhile. Here's the deal, 1982 gl1100, has set since June of last year. I went and charged my battery and tried to start her, just solenoid clicks. So I'm thinking hydrolocked, so I tak...
by halcombrick
Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:11 pm
Forum: GL1100 Information & Questions
Topic: Nasty spark plugs
Replies: 4
Views: 568

Nasty spark plugs

Hey guys, I am getting ready to start my riding season. I go to start my bike after charging the battery, and the solenoid just clicks. 82 gl1100 fully charged battery, I take my plugs out thinking it is hydro locked and two plugs are passable, but two look like they been in a mud hole. The two bad ...
by halcombrick
Sun Sep 03, 2017 3:16 pm
Forum: GL1100 Information & Questions
Topic: Parked bike for 1 month, now solenoid just clicks.
Replies: 13
Views: 932

Re: Parked bike for 1 month, now solenoid just clicks.

Thanks very much my friend, I'll give it a try.
by halcombrick
Sun Sep 03, 2017 1:53 pm
Forum: GL1100 Information & Questions
Topic: Parked bike for 1 month, now solenoid just clicks.
Replies: 13
Views: 932

Parked bike for 1 month, now solenoid just clicks.

Hey guys, I had a blowout and my bike has been setting since July 25th. Well I went to move it the other day and when I hit the start button it cranked over about 3 times then the solenoid started clicking. I switched to a different battery and the same thing. Crossing it over with a screwdriver doe...
by halcombrick
Sun Sep 03, 2017 1:48 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 79 gl1000 seat and chrome heat shields for sale or trade
Replies: 3
Views: 639

Re: 79 gl1000 seat and chrome heat shields for sale or trade

I'm sorry, I sold them a while back my friend.
by halcombrick
Mon Jun 05, 2017 10:00 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Chrome accessories for 1000-1100 and some 1200
Replies: 3
Views: 505

Re: Chrome accessories for 1000-1100 and some 1200

Highway pegs, air dam, and carb covers sold.
by halcombrick
Sat Jun 03, 2017 1:56 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Chrome accessories for 1000-1100 and some 1200
Replies: 3
Views: 505

Chrome accessories for 1000-1100 and some 1200

Hey guys, I have to sell my chrome goodies to pay a bill by Monday. I am going to attach the pics, feel free to ask about anything your interested in, thanks guys.
by halcombrick
Fri Jun 02, 2017 8:41 pm
Forum: Goldwing Chat
Topic: Chrome air dam
Replies: 1
Views: 395

Chrome air dam

Hey guys, will the square light air dams that fir the 1000-1100 also fit a 1200?
by halcombrick
Sun Apr 30, 2017 5:27 pm
Forum: GL1100 Information & Questions
Topic: Clutch cable broke, lever won't move
Replies: 14
Views: 1818

Re: Clutch cable broke, lever won't move

Thanks for all the help guys, I'm on the road agsin, with an extra clutch cable in the saddlebag lol.
by halcombrick
Fri Apr 07, 2017 2:05 am
Forum: Goldwing Chat
Topic: Where is the most reputable place to buy a clutch cable
Replies: 9
Views: 865

Where is the most reputable place to buy a clutch cable

Guys, I'm not super knowledgeable about buying parts, I usually got them from my friends used bike shop, but he just passed away. What I want to know is which sites, besides ebay and saber cycle are good and trustworthy places to buy a clutch cable for my 82 gl 1100? Thanks guys....Rick.
by halcombrick
Thu Apr 06, 2017 7:08 pm
Forum: GL1100 Information & Questions
Topic: Clutch cable broke, lever won't move
Replies: 14
Views: 1818

Clutch cable broke, lever won't move

Hey guys, I was out on a ride today, about twenty miles from home. My clutch cable breaks at the lever. I think, no big deal, I'll just clamp my vice grips on and shift that way to get home. But no matter how much I pulled I couldn't get the clutch arm to move any. Some say I just need a cable becau...
by halcombrick
Wed Mar 08, 2017 1:41 pm
Forum: Goldwing Chat
Topic: Finally got my bike all together
Replies: 3
Views: 482

Finally got my bike all together



After getting it all back together and changing my air filter to a K&N and changing an awful fuel filter and new plugs, she runs better than ever before with 140,000 miles. Glad to have her back on the road.
by halcombrick
Sat Mar 04, 2017 7:12 pm
Forum: Goldwing Chat
Topic: Modified 79 caliper covers to fit 82 dual piston calipers
Replies: 1
Views: 309

Modified 79 caliper covers to fit 82 dual piston calipers

Hey guys just sharing a little trick I done today. The caliper covers I got in a chrome parts lot were for a 79 single piston caliper,and mine is an 82 with dual piston. So what I did was, drilled a hole in the cover and use the pin retainer bolt to bolt the caliper down. They are not exact, but clo...
by halcombrick
Sat Mar 04, 2017 1:27 pm
Forum: GL1100 Information & Questions
Topic: Anybody know how this installs?
Replies: 4
Views: 600

Re: Anybody know how this installs?

Thank you very much abar2704
by halcombrick
Fri Mar 03, 2017 2:02 am
Forum: GL1100 Information & Questions
Topic: Need advice on converting caliper covers
Replies: 0
Views: 240

Need advice on converting caliper covers

Hey guys, the caliper covers I got in my chrome lot are for single piston front brakes and as we all know the 82 was double. My plan is to mark the caliper covers and drill two holes that line up with the two big bolts that hold the brake bracket on and mount that way. I have test fit my idea and it...
by halcombrick
Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:51 pm
Forum: GL1100 Information & Questions
Topic: Help! Can't figure out how to put my caliper covers on.
Replies: 0
Views: 268

Help! Can't figure out how to put my caliper covers on.

Hey guys, I bought a chrome parts lot off of a 79 . My bike is an 82, I can't for the life of me figure out howhat to put these caliper covets on. Please help, thanks in advance...Rick.
by halcombrick
Wed Mar 01, 2017 3:13 am
Forum: Goldwing Chat
Topic: Scored this chrome lot for $30!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 462

Re: Scored this chrome lot for $30!!!

You got that right ka4yqi. I would have paid a lot more than $30 for that piece on the bottom left . Counting the piece I got, I have only seen 4, maybe 5 of those after searching Google. So I know they are super rare, hell, most guys have never heard of it. So that gives you an idea of how happy I ...
by halcombrick
Tue Feb 28, 2017 7:33 pm
Forum: Goldwing Chat
Topic: Scored this chrome lot for $30!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 462

Re: Scored this chrome lot for $30!!!

Brother I don't know, but the part on the bottom left is a very very rare piece, I would have paid $30 for it alone!
by halcombrick
Tue Feb 28, 2017 7:11 pm
Forum: Goldwing Chat
Topic: Scored this chrome lot for $30!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 462

Scored this chrome lot for $30!!!

Hey guys, just sharing my good fortune. A guy in one of the goldwing groups I am in blew his bike up and parted it out, and wanted the chrome gone all in one lot. I ask him how much, and unbelievably he said $30 bucks!!
by halcombrick
Tue Feb 28, 2017 6:46 pm
Forum: GL1100 Information & Questions
Topic: Anybody know how this installs?
Replies: 4
Views: 600

Re: Anybody know how this installs?

I found out, it's actually called an oil fill access cover. Drag specialties made it, it mounts to the engine cover and the fuel pump cover. Counting mine, I have only ever seen 5.
by halcombrick
Mon Feb 27, 2017 6:10 pm
Forum: GL1100 Information & Questions
Topic: Anybody know how this installs?
Replies: 4
Views: 600

Anybody know how this installs?

Hey guys, I got my chrome parts lot and this is the third part of the fuel pump cover set, I have no idea how it goes on.
by halcombrick
Sun Feb 26, 2017 12:04 am
Forum: Goldwing Chat
Topic: Learned a lesson today
Replies: 5
Views: 487

Re: Learned a lesson today

Well guys, I'm very embarrassed to say....I left all four of the carb sink bolts out! I would say that's a pretty big chance that was causing the miss and not idle, I'm learning giys, I'm getting there.