20 Most Recent 1975 Honda GL 1000 (K1) Questions & Answers

If you crossed them up then the plugs are bad now,you will need to replace them.From the front of the bike, sitting on it; Right side, 1 & 3. Left, 2 & 4.

If this condition only occurs when stopped but runs normal when cruising, the primary jets in your carburetors may be clogged. This assumes that your sparkplugs are OK.

Sounds like the carbs need a good cleaning and maybe rebuild them.

Has the bike been apart this sounds very like a timing issue?

HiChange to bike oil Unlikely to have to change the clutchClutch not disengagingMake sure cable has only a couple of mm play. If unable to adjust at handlebars then adjust at clutch endA quick & dramatic way to unseize clutches is to put front wheel up against a wall or similar, bike at 90 degrees to it, front brake on, with full riders weight on seat, in neutral hold clutch in & handlebars straight, rev her up to 3 - 4000rpm, brace your arms & dump her into 1st gearThe shock will generally free-up even a completely seized clutchThe other option is to strip & clean the clutch platesRide SafeBike-Doc

sounds like carbs gummed up floats stuck not letting fuel in 2 cylinders.

Click on this link below and view the forum topic (with picture) on timing adjustment for the Honda GL 1000 motorcycle

http://www.hondatwins.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=883&p=33054

I own three GL1000 cycles. After fussing with the points all three now have Dyna electronic ignitions. The difference is worth the price around $200. But to your problem. When replacing points Honda sells a plate assembly with everything on it (saves time plus you get all new screws and wires to the condenser). The condensers have always been a problem with all Honda point systems. Did you install a new condenser ? Also when installing puts it is easy to ground them out. You may have to go through the whole process again to get your spark back. I believe the problem you are having is with your starter solenoid . You need a new solenoid. But for now, take off your left side cover and jump the solenoid with a piece of wire , a screw driver , jumper cable clamp, etc. You may also want to solder in a push fuse to replace the old tube fuse which at this age can be a source of aggravation when you have to wiggle the wires to get the bike to power up.

Sounds as if your lead from the battery to the starter motor is over heating. I do not know of this problem with Hondas, but with some other vehicles this was the case. The problem was cured by putting a higher amperage lead to the starter. Cheap skates like me merely added another Wire, but the smart people replaced it with a new one. Suggest you do the cheapskate method first, just add another piece of high amperage wire from the battery to the starter, just in case I am incorrect.

There is a ring that is bent over around the bottom part of the gauge and that need to be bent open all the way around the gauge to get the top and bottom apart. Be Careful and take your time. And when your done it need to be tapped back into place to hold the 2 pieces together.

look for the raised letterign saying honda.

no really we need more info you are kinda vague on this one repost with just a little more detail please

Sounds like that the cylinder is not firing and the fuel is running straight through the exhaust.

I would start by getting a shop manual, Get either a Honda manual or a 3rd party manual by Clymer or Haynes. The manual will have pictures/diagrams of the locations of different parts and a wiring diagram which you can use to trace all the wiring and connectors. The manual will also give instructions on how to test the regulator/rectifier/stator etc. You will also need a multimeter.

HiClutch not disengagingMake sure cable has only a couple of mm play. If unable to adjust at handlebars then adjust at clutch endA quick & dramatic way to unseize clutches is to put front wheel up against a wall or similar, bike at 90 degrees to it, front brake on, with full riders weight on seat, in neutral hold clutch in & handlebars straight, rev her up to 3 - 4000rpm, brace your arms & dump her into 1st gearThe shock will generally free-up even a completely seized clutchThe other option is to strip & clean the clutch platesRide SafeBike-Doc

Honda rarely puts there part number on there parts. Any numbers on the parts are usually manufacturers numbers (not Honda's). You may have to match them up by walking through a salvage yard or by looking at pictures on Ebay of instruments for sale. You may be able to use any manufacturing dates on the instruments to get the year close.

Oil in the radiator / coolant is usually a sign of a weak or blown head gasket, although if you are also running oil lines through the same radiator to cool things down, a pinhole leak in the radiator can also give the same symptoms.

With a head gasket leak, in severe cases, you may see air bubbles (of exhaust gas) in the coolant when the motor is running. Note that head gasket leaks may occur only when the engine is cold and will slow down as the engine warms up and metal parts expand. However, these leaks will get worse over time--visible oil in the radiator is generally not a good sign.

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Settings for your points are (0.012 to 0.016 in) Have a good day.
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