20 Most Recent 1985 Honda GL 1200 Interstate Gold Wing - Page 2 Questions & Answers

Sounds like the clutch might be going bad.

could be tyre preasures could be bearings or could be headstock check out here http://www.goldwingfacts.com/forums/www.goldwingdocs.com

when the lights dim is the bike idleing or is it above 2000 rpm if its ideling its not producing enough power back to battery so it will dim the lights. rev it up a little and see what happeneds

SORRY TO SAY BUT YES YOU HAVE TO REMOVE ENGINE TO REPLACE PART DID MINE LAST SUMMER GET REPAIR BOOK PLAN ON TWO DAYS WORK JUST TAKE YOUR TIME AND GET IT RIGHT

there is a problem in your cooling system which is setting off the temp control relay chk your cooling system..

experienced similar problem (1990 1500se)-removed carbs-repaired slides-yes they can be repaired, thoroughly (replaced no carb parts) cleaned carbs-runs/idles great.

hiya sound like the switch has gone faulty try testing it with a meter but i pretty sure thats the problem hope this helpsJohn

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First have the battery(s) tested. A number of car parts places will do it free. The test must be under load. Voltage may be fine in a discharged battery. In a 1985 Gold Wing the problem may be in the ignition switch. have the switch checked out.

It is on the left side at the top behind the rad , it has 3 small screws around it , they have heads that brake off when they are turned in to tork if you know what I mean . To get them out you need very small needle nose vice grips . The TPS is inside that cover.
If you need a new one , you can get one off a honda Civic Fuel injected car they are the same ,just the plug is not the same ,I did that with mine and it works just fine now !

To change your oil you will need 4 quarts of oil, a filter, and a new aluminum drain plug washer. You can reuse the old drain plug washer if it has not been squished out of shape. Your motorcycle comes from Honda usually with 10w-40 mineral base motorcycle oil. You can use any oil that is JASO MA certified motorcycle oil. 10w-40 for cold climate. 20w-50 for warm climate/touring. Automotive oils use different additives and may cause scoring in certain types of cam bearings. Do not use any oil that says " Energy Conserving " on the label . It will shorten the life of your wet clutch and transmission gears. If you choose Synthetic oils, they will help your bike run cooler and shift easier. Pour in four quarts of oil to reach the high mark on the dip stick or inspection window. Make sure the motorcycle is upright or on the center stand when checking the level . You will probably need 4 quarts to hit the high mark. Run the motor for a minute or two to fill the oil filter compartment with oil. Now recheck the oil level and top up as needed. If you want to try an inexpensive full synthetic oil that is JASO MA rated 15w-40 Shell Rotella T Synthetic fits the bill at about $22 per gallon. All brands/manufacturers make a motorcycle oil. Some are very hard to find. Just make sure that the oil you pick has the JASO MA Japanese engine Rating to protect your motorcycle engine.

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.

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?

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.

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

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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:

1. 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.
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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.
   
4. 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.
   
5. 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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Fill your clutch fluid reservoir with DOT3/4 brake fluid and bleed the hydraulic clutch system. If it will not stay bled and there are no leaks, take apart the clutch slave cylinder, pull out the piston, carefully remove the piston o-ring seal , and clean the corrosion out of the ring groove and reassemble with new seal. Bleed the system again and you should have your clutch back again.