How do you replace a regulator on a 1981 Goldwing Interstate?

SOURCE: Owners Manual for 1982 Honda 1100 Goldwing Interstate

From Amazon.com, you can order a Clymer or Haynes service/repair manual for your bike. Or
you can try e-bay, sometimes you can find factory manuals up for bid. You may even be able to
order one through a Honda dealer if is still available, but it may be pricey.

SOURCE: All lights dim, when applying brakes

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

SOURCE: 1981 honda goldwing wont start

while trying to start an engine, and only the solenoid clicks, there are these 3 things- no juice from the battery, starter corroded contacts(the big cables) or starter is shot. so first make sure the battery is charged, next make sure the cable mounts from battery to starter are clean(no rust), if that is all good and doesnt start , remove starter and have it tested.

SOURCE: A 1981 GoldWing Interstate 1100cc. Started would

Check the compression before tearing it down - the cylinder with the water will probably come up low.
It's very likely that the head gasket has failed. As a result (or the cause) it's also likely that the head has warped, it'll need skimming before rebuilding the motor

Kelly

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• Posted on Feb 14, 2010

SOURCE: 1981 Honda GL500 interstate bulbs

If your doing a restore you may want to browse the links on this page: (not just chopper stuff)

http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=88078

Incredible amount of info on Honda GLs all sizes.

As for the lamps.. Take the old ones as samples with you to "any" reputable brand name auto parts store including the likes of Walmart or Sears and walk up to the parts counter. They will walk you to the isle and hand you the correct light bulbs. It is a whole lot cheaper than going to any HONDA any dealer.

Brake light is an 1157 for sure.

Thanks for using FixYa.

Kelly