What to do next
- squirrel
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What to do next
So, the struggle so far. Issue was fading under load ,plugs/ht leads /coils/spark igniters all changed ......cam belts / tensioners /springs all changed timing is spot on head gaskets changed .still have a problem with fading /struggling around 3500/4500 revs....any ideas gratefully received as I'm at a loss .thank you
- Wilcoy02
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1983 GL1100I frame with an 80 engine. poor boy installed with C-5 ignition--DIED in Grande Prairie Alberta Canada 8/15
98 valkyrie sold 8/16
Re: What to do next
Have you synced the carbs?
- squirrel
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Re: What to do next
Yes ,possibility bad fuel (next test)if not then rebuild carbs 



- RBGERSON
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had every year from 75 to 83
Re: What to do next
Checked your batteries health???
HAD LOTS OF GOLDWING 75-83
NOW INTO 1500'S..RIDING A 1998 SE
FAIR WINDS,
RB
NOW INTO 1500'S..RIDING A 1998 SE
FAIR WINDS,
RB
- squirrel
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Re: What to do next
Battery good charges 13.5 
- jeffcosmo
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1983 GL1100 Aspencade
1983 GL1100 Aspencade (parts bike)
Re: What to do next
How do you mean 'fading'?? Losing power gradually, or just not having the power ever??
Could be fuel starvation, either by not enough fuel pressure/volume at the pump; clogged fuel filter; gummed up jets - passages - etc.
Cosmo
Could be fuel starvation, either by not enough fuel pressure/volume at the pump; clogged fuel filter; gummed up jets - passages - etc.
Cosmo
- squirrel
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Re: What to do next
Issues solved. ...the cause was bad petrol from the petrol station. ..tank drained .


............. carbs are being rebuilt with new everything ....on the plus side I now have new coils /spark igniters /cam belts and tensioners and springs soon be back on the road - squirrel
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Re: What to do next
Thank you all for your help and suggestions .fantastic site as usual ..admin
- Mr moe
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GL1100I Interstate '83
Re: What to do next
First thing I do on any repair with starting or running issues.
Is dump the fuel.
Whither it's a weed trimmer, lawn mower, bike, farm tractor or airplane.
You never know what's in it and how fresh it is.
Moe
Is dump the fuel.
Whither it's a weed trimmer, lawn mower, bike, farm tractor or airplane.
You never know what's in it and how fresh it is.
Moe
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Present rebuild 1982 GL1100A Goldwing
Don't part them out ---- Restore them.
Present rebuild 1982 GL1100A Goldwing
Don't part them out ---- Restore them.