1983 Gl1100 Interstate Air Shock Question

[danmercer214]

Hi everyone,
I’m new to the goldwings. Does this bike have a built in air compressor for the shocks or do I have to put air in them myself? Thanks in advance.
Dan.

[winguyjo]

only the aspencade has the on-board air compressor on the gl1100. when you go to fill it, make sure you have your air compressor output turned way down; the suspension just holds a very small volume of air. better yet, use a bicycle pump.

[winguyjo]

i think i may have to correct myself ... starting in 82 it was available as an option, but if yours had it, the control buttons would be staring you in the face.

[danmercer214]

Thank you. I have no controls on the dash. I appreciate the info and I’ll make sure to be careful putting air in those. Take care.

[PhotoDoctor]

The fill valve is under your right side cover and may have a pretty chrome cap fills just like a tire valve stem. The Interstate did not have a built in pump while the Aspencade did.