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- Sun Jan 17, 2021 1:57 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Painting 101
- Replies: 4
- Views: 81
Re: Painting 101
There are more paint formulations and types available to you when you use a paint spray gun. Not to say that you cannot get what you need in a spray can, just that it may be more challenging to source a provider depending on where you live. For my 1500 with a Pearl Glacier White 3-part paint system ...
- Sun Jan 17, 2021 12:58 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Painting 101
- Replies: 4
- Views: 81
Re: Painting 101
On to my favorite, painting with paint spray guns. I chose to use paint spray guns for my paint projects because I had never painted with a spray gun before. I had used spray cans, but for very small projects. I also felt that the finished product would be better with a paint spray gun. I did a lot ...
- Sun Jan 17, 2021 11:46 am
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Painting 101
- Replies: 4
- Views: 81
Re: Painting 101
I have read about and seen pictures of very good spray can paint jobs. Patience, practice and preparation of the pieces to be painted are the key to the paint job, spray can or paint spray guns. My practice was in the doing. Had some very messy days because of this. By the time I started the paint j...
- Sat Jan 16, 2021 1:23 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Painting 101
- Replies: 4
- Views: 81
Re: Painting 101
What you use will/can dictate how you are going to approach your paint project. Is this a one-time paint project, or will you do multiple paint projects? What is your budget, where will you paint, what is available in your area for painting supplies, your timeline, your climate? There are a lot of c...
- Sat Jan 16, 2021 12:55 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Painting 101
- Replies: 4
- Views: 81
Painting 101
Having just finished painting my 1500 - Pearl Glacier White, 3 part paint system, and my '85 Limited edition - 2 part paint system with two colours and pinstripes, thought I'd reflect on what I did, had to find out, and my trials and tribulations. My latest comments are on thread https://goldwingdoc...
- Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:44 am
- Forum: GL1100 Information & Questions
- Topic: Painting a GL1100
- Replies: 6
- Views: 102
Re: Painting a GL1100
Have to mention that I am retired on fixed income. I did this over time, acquiring parts pieces and such because I have a monthly budget that I try to keep to - sometimes less, sometimes more, but averages out. One more aspect to the painting of my '85 Limited edition is the chrome. Had some ratty l...
- Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:52 am
- Forum: GL1100 Information & Questions
- Topic: Painting a GL1100
- Replies: 6
- Views: 102
Re: Painting a GL1100
Here's the mini paint spray gun I used: Small Paint Gun.jpg https://www.princessauto.com/en/hvlp-mini-gravity-feed-paint-spray-gun/product/PA0008155582 I have since bought the smaller detail gun but don't find it to be as useful. Have three airbrushes. A 0.2 mm nozzle, 0.3 mm nozzle, and 0.5 mm nozz...
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 11:31 pm
- Forum: GL1100 Information & Questions
- Topic: Painting a GL1100
- Replies: 6
- Views: 102
Re: Painting a GL1100
Welcome to the madness. Painting is quite addictive. Painted my 1500 this past spring, 3 part system - Pearl Glacier White - base coat, pearl, clear - did the trim as well. Just finished painting my '85 Limited Edition, two tone - gold and brown metal flake with pinstripes. Rebuilt the 1200 engine a...
- Mon Jan 11, 2021 8:28 pm
- Forum: Goldwing Chat
- Topic: just sayinh hi
- Replies: 9
- Views: 204
Re: just sayinh hi
Welcome from the west coast rock of Canada!
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 11:33 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Wing has blacked out, won't start
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1645
Re: Wing has blacked out, won't start
I used the Fuzeblock on my 1500 because it has an integral relay and real estate on a 1500 is at a premium, otherwise would have used a different fuse block. You can have switched or unswitched circuits.
- Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:31 pm
- Forum: Goldwing Chat
- Topic: 2020 Retrospective
- Replies: 17
- Views: 440
- Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:29 pm
- Forum: Goldwing Chat
- Topic: 2020 Retrospective
- Replies: 17
- Views: 440
Re: 2020 Retrospective
Plans of mice and men, change is inevitable. Trips planned but the powers to be deemed otherwise. There's a lot I don't agree with; however, there are a lot of positive changes. On the personal hygiene front, stay home if you're feeling sick, other than people being paid to stay home, more people to...
- Tue Dec 29, 2020 9:29 am
- Forum: GL1000 Information & Questions
- Topic: Restoration question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 158
Re: Restoration question
I'll weigh in here to start. Welcome to the forum and its insanity. These are great bikes when on the road. Having mentioned the above, flipping older Gold Wings is not for the faint of heart, and there is a limited market for this considering what you can get for similar money in a later model moto...
- Tue Dec 15, 2020 2:26 pm
- Forum: GL1200 Information & Questions
- Topic: 1985 GL1200 LTD Flashers wont shut off
- Replies: 5
- Views: 135
Re: 1985 GL1200 LTD Flashers wont shut off
Keith - removing the fairing is not that bad. Will get picks of the left side connectors, these are the most difficult because of space limitations. I use two screwdrivers to remove these but it's nice to know which way the securing tabs are. The two bolts on the steering stem aren't too bad - nuts ...
- Tue Dec 15, 2020 2:13 pm
- Forum: GL1200 Information & Questions
- Topic: 1985 GL1200 LTD Flashers wont shut off
- Replies: 5
- Views: 135
Re: 1985 GL1200 LTD Flashers wont shut off
Looked for the relay/control module under the coils. There are two, both are relays. Pic of the one from the left side: Flasher Control Module.jpg You can just see the second one behind this one. This is a pic of the one on the right side under the coils: Flasher Control Module 3.jpg Here's a pic of...
- Tue Dec 15, 2020 1:51 pm
- Forum: GL1200 Information & Questions
- Topic: 1985 GL1200 LTD Flashers wont shut off
- Replies: 5
- Views: 135
Re: 1985 GL1200 LTD Flashers wont shut off
Have my '85 Limited Edition torn apart. Will have a look and send pic if I find it.
- Mon Dec 14, 2020 8:40 pm
- Forum: GL1200 Information & Questions
- Topic: 1985 Limited
- Replies: 3
- Views: 157
Re: 1985 Limited
Actually two years, the '86 SE-i (Special Edition Injected) was almost a carbon copy. The first foray into FI by Honda was the '82 500 Turbo, second was the '83 650 Turbo. The '83 FI system was different from the '82 as Honda learned from it. The FI system on the '85/'86 is different again mostly be...
- Sun Dec 13, 2020 8:55 pm
- Forum: GL1200 Information & Questions
- Topic: 1200 SEI fuel filter
- Replies: 5
- Views: 163
Re: 1200 SEI fuel filter
Glad everything is working out. Won't have to replace the filter for quite a few years.
- Sun Dec 13, 2020 4:24 pm
- Forum: GL1200 Information & Questions
- Topic: 1200 SEI fuel filter
- Replies: 5
- Views: 163
Re: 1200 SEI fuel filter
The PF-1200 looks a bit long for install where the OEM filter is - this filter fits a Honda Civic. I have an extra Beck Arnley filter that if you want is $28.00 CDN plus shipping. Would box up and check the shipping. Be good for quite a few years. Don't know what the cost of the PF-1200 is. Shipping...
- Sun Dec 13, 2020 11:07 am
- Forum: GL1200 Information & Questions
- Topic: 1985 Limited
- Replies: 3
- Views: 157
Re: 1985 Limited
Fuel injected bike. Runs rich and idles about 14-1,600 rpm’s any ideas? I have been reading about the pb sensors but heck I don’t know where they are located in all the wires that disappear into the other wires that disappear. These FI models are sure fun. Hopefully you have the 3 manuals that are ...
- Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:59 am
- Forum: GL1200 DIY Articles
- Topic: MPH to KPH quick fix
- Replies: 6
- Views: 958
Re: MPH to KPH quick fix
Thanks, don't use half of what is available. Honda could have put a reverse on it considering it has everything else. Did the external alt mod - a little tight, not as much room as there is on the carb models. Installed a side stand safety switch as well. Used one from an 1800, there are others avai...
- Sat Dec 12, 2020 8:49 pm
- Forum: GL1200 Information & Questions
- Topic: 1200 SEI fuel filter
- Replies: 5
- Views: 163
Re: 1200 SEI fuel filter
Here's a list of alternatives. These are larger and require some modification to the holder. I use the Beck-Arnley 043-0897. List: Hastings GF159/Beck Arnley 043-0897/Fram G3969/NAPA 3556/WIX 33556 Here's a pic of how I modified the fuel filter holder and install: Fuel Filter Bracket Modified.jpg Fu...
- Sat Dec 12, 2020 8:45 pm
- Forum: GL1200 DIY Articles
- Topic: MPH to KPH quick fix
- Replies: 6
- Views: 958
Re: MPH to KPH quick fix
Following your thread, but have an '85 Limited Edition and it has this function built into the travel computer. It's quite nice. There is also a button to switch between oil temp and pressure where the fuel level and water temp digital gauge on the dash. Too bad Honda didn't keep these functions. Th...
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 10:46 am
- Forum: For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: 1985 Goldwing GL1200i 46k Miles on Engine, project/parts bike
- Replies: 2
- Views: 137
Re: 1985 Goldwing GL1200i 46k Miles on Engine, project/parts bike
The FI models are the '85 Limited Edition and '86 Special Edition - Injected (SE-i), everything else is a carb model.
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 10:25 am
- Forum: GL1200 Information & Questions
- Topic: 1986 1200 interstate
- Replies: 2
- Views: 171
Re: 1986 1200 interstate
Oil leaking past the valve stem seals would be minimal, more likely past the rings. I mention this because the oil smoke goes away once the engine starts to warm up - rings and cylinders expand and promote sealing of the cylinder. As for the cure, you have two choices, live with what is happening an...