Honda GL 1200 Interstate Gold Wing - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support - Page 4
Front end wobbles at even
It could be any of a number of things. Warped brake rotors, worn/damaged bushings in either end, bubbled tire, etc... Unless you've got lots of time, and great mechanical skills, I'd take to a good shop. It's your life that's on the line.
Master cylinder not releasing pressure
This is probably not the master cylinder, but more likely the brake caliper sticking.
The caliper uses hard-rubber 'O' rings, and they get old and 'sticky', to the point that they will no longer 'release' the brake pads.
Either rebuild your caliper, or replace with a new one.
My clutch lever does not
what bike is it on? most have an adjuster by the handlebar, and one the clutch casing actuator arm.
do it from the bottom first and make sure there is a nut either side of the cable grab on the motor itself. and make sure that the handlebar end is wound in first.
How do I change timing
The only thing usually necessary is to pull a little slack in the carb heater air hose to get enough room to pull the plastic belt cover free. Changing the water pump, timing belts, alternator are much easier.Just be sure to double and triple check the cam alighnment before tightening the tensioners. If you do it right you are spot on. Just be sure to rotate the crank at least twice.---
For complete detail on how to replace the belt and other parts.please click the link below:---
http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/05/how-to-replace-timing-belts-on-1200cc.html
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This should help.Thanks.Helpmech.
I'm trying to change the
I have only changed the belts on my GL1000's. The manual says to remove the radiator but I have found that it is not necessary. With a little bit of knuckle scrapping and some care when removing the four long bolts that hold on the belt covers, you can slide both the bolts and the covers out and replace the belts underneath. If there is just not quite enough clearance you may be able to unbolt the radiator and move it forward just enough to accomplish this with out having to drain it. The pictures you have may be from a 1000, an 1100, or a 1200. The fact is that the timing belts are changed and adjusted the same way on all three models. Just take care when removing the cover mount bolts that you do not damage the radiator. If you are careful you should be able to replace the belts with out all the extra work of draining and removing the radiator. Dealers short cut the radiator removal but charge you for the time anyway. Good Riding.
I have a 1985 Honda
Are the plugs new since the tune up? Are they fouled already? They should be light brown on the white ceramic part. If you let it idle for 10 minutes does it run oddly?
Was just told that my
Has he based his coment on a coolant leak or a mechanicle noise, does the coolant level go down? Maybe he has recomended this as a preventative maintenance ie reached a high milage etc, regards paul
I have a 1985 GL1200
Follow your positive battery cable from the battery to the starter solenoid. Take apart the starter solenoid (unplug the harness) and flip down the door. This will expose the main fuse for the motorcycle. These are prone to cracking. Replace the fuse with the spare in the cover and the power should return to the motorcycle. Drive to the nearest Honda dealer and buy some spare fuses or rewire the fuse and replace it with a flat push fuse.
The plastic connector on the
you can buy a replacement h/t cap from any good dealer or from ebay
the old one just either unscrews or pulls off
hope this helps
John
My Bike has been covered
If you are not going to work or fix in the engine, just do a oil and filter change, make sure you are using a good recommended quality oil.
This is only if there is not water bodies in the oil, such as the oil does not have some milky liquid flowing in oil when you are changing the oil.
If that the case does your bike use coolant for cooling (use a radiator?), if so you must follow the coolant pipes and find out whether you have any crack anywhere the coolant passes.
As you have not described what kind of bike we are talking about, my answer is just a general suggestion. Cheers. Do not forget to mark thumbs up.
Hi, have an 86 honda goldwing interstate that wont
For my 1980 Goldwing I changed the clutch cable as it had stretched. Also do frequent oil changes because the engine oil also lubricates the transmission. My left hand grip had also worn a bit where the pin fits so I replaced it when I did the cable.
Where is the key code on a 1987 Honda Goldwing
The key code is on the back side of the ignition switch body but it is also stamped on every lock on the cycle. So if the trunk or saddle bag is unlocked you can get the code from there, unless you have a two key bike. Honda key codes are hidden in a 6 digit alpha-numeric code.
Example you see: #345A56... A56 is the key code. #123456 the key cod is 456. A nice dealer will write the key code in your owners manual or on your paperwork. The original dealer will no longer have the original paperwork and it is not embedded in the VIN#. Every lock is stamped with it's key code.
Turn signals not working, hazzerd
Most motorcycles use a "flasher" to operate the signal lights.Older ones used a mechanical type that heared up a bi-metalic strip that flexed, then cooled down and make contact again. usually it made a clicking sound. they are very similar to the auto flasher that you can buy in any auto store. newer ones use an electronic type with transistors that time the operation. The older ones used a lot of current and if the battery was low, then they tended not to fully operate. the newer ones use very little current and operate most of the time if the battery is reasonably charged. The flasher looks like a small can with two or three blade plug ins, that plugs into a position on the wiring harness.
I have 2 questions first of all where is the fuel
Hello,
I see that your question hasn't been answered in six months. I was doing a search on users that are having problems with Gold Wings and came across your questions. The following information should be helpful.
The Fuel Pressure Regulator is located is attached to the rear end of the right-hand fuel delivery pipe.
You can locate the fuel filter by doing the following:
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Remove the seat by lifting it straight up and away from the
frame. Locate the fuel lines where they go into the gas tank. Follow the
fuel lines until they go into the filter. The filter will be located
between the fuel pump and the gas tank.
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Unbolt the filter from the mounting bracket with a socket and
a ratchet. Pull the filter away from where it is mounted to the bracket
to allow better access to the fuel lines.
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Loosen the hose clamps that hold the fuel filter on with a
screwdriver. Pull the fuel lines off of the fuel filter. If the fuel
lines are held on with a quick connect fitting, lift the tab on the
fitting with a flat head screwdriver and pull the fuel lines off of the
filter.
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Install the new filter in the same orientation as the old
one. Ensure that the arrow on the filter is pointing towards the fuel
pump.
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Slide the fuel lines onto the new fuel filter. Tighten the
hose clamps with a Phillips screwdriver or slide them on until they clip
into place if they are the quick connect style.
Bolt the fuel filter back to the bracket that holds it in
place, ensuring that it is securely fastened. Turn the ignition on and
crank the engine to make sure that there are no fuel leaks. Reinstall
the seat.
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Oz
I own a 1985 Honda Aspencade limited edition fuel ...
Hello,
Most places I get parts from say the part is obsolete but, I found a website that usually carries the part. Click
here to go to the web site. The part is currently unavailable, but if you contact them regarding the part, I'm sure that they will be able to help you.
I added a picture of the part, below, to help you determine if it's actually the correct part.
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Oz
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