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1978 Honda GL 1000 (K3) Questions & Answers
I have a 1978 honda goldwing gl1000 motor when i
Sounds like the charging circuit is breaking down causing a strain on the alternator and making the motor struggle.If it picks up on the throttle then this may be the case.
Check all the earth connections as these have a habbit of corroding and causing a high resistance.
I recently purchased a 1978 Honda Goldwing. It had
If the bike was idling OK when you ran it on the old gas, maybe the carbs were adjusted while the old gas was in the tank. The new gas could have cleaned the fuel system some and that's why your idle jumped. The fuel filter will definitely not cause your idle to go higher so no need to worry there.
1978 goldwing no spark
check the coiles see if they have power there is also a resistor that could be bad if the coiles have power and get hot then its the resistor if there is no power to the coiles fallow the wires back to the bateries.
How do I bleed the
break loose the bleed nipple on the caliper. Open the reservoir at the brake lever and fill with fluid. Keep it open as it has a very small capacity and you will be re-filling it as you go along. Wait and see if it will gravity bleed out. If not, pull the brake lever and put your finger over the bleed when you release the lever- so it won't **** air back in. You should be able to feel the air bubbles "squish" out of the caliper. Continue till no air is left.Tighten up the caliper nipple and fill the res to the top and your done.
I put water in my
Most liquid cooled bikes have an antifreeze hose route through the carb rack to cool the carbs ,im thinking either the fuel rail lines are mixed up with the antifreeze lines or you have a gasket or a o-ring that needs replacment along the carb rack somewhere.
The gl 1000 has been
Check the vaccuum line on the petcock where the fuel comes out of the tank. Also make sure that fuel will flow freely out of the petcock.
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