Carburator conversion

[pshaginaw]

I have a 1978 GL1000 engine. Has anyone ever fabricated a manifold to run this engine using a Honda automobile carburator?

[tallman21]

I have one on my gl1100 80. Im not sure if they made one for the gl1000. My setup came from a company down in Florida called Daytona Parts. Google them and give them a call. They are really helpful.

[stancotreau]

I have a 1978 GL1000 engine. Has anyone ever fabricated a manifold to run this engine using a Honda automobile carburator?

Funny you should ask. I am in the middle of a carb conversion on my '81 GL1100I. I made the manifold and it bolted up last night. I am using a solex carb off a VW. there are a few pictures in this link

http://1981gl1100restoration.blogspot.com/

good luck with the conversion..... Stan

[wilf]

Now that's just funny!
Wilf

[TheArtist]

I would like to suggest using rubber in your manifold to the head. It will help in stopping vibration getting back to the carb.

[stancotreau]

I have been thinking about that..... HMMM...... thanks for the input

[thrasherg]

I have to ask, but WHY? The standard carbs are fairly simple and easy to maintain, why go to all this effort to stick a single carb on? Plus all the extra effort to then get it to fuel correctly? Just interested in knowing what is motivating you to do this?

Gary

[stancotreau]

I like to build things....... this bike is not my daily rider........... why not?

[wilf]

But why a Honda car carb. There are so many better carbs out there for conversion?
Wilf

[Fred Camper]

Randakk has a real good non-biased (my opinion) write up on carb conversions. Never seen solid data to dispute Mr Washington.