Recent content by climbingtyler

I'd be interested in more details about how the rim was modified to safely fit the ct. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

A few weeks back I picked up an 1987 gl1200a with 45k mikes in it. Since then have been doing my meticulous inspection and rebuilding the brake system since I do not trust the original rubber lines that were in the bike. Thought I would put up some pictures. So far all parts have been seals and...

This is what I used on my 87 gl1200a. A regular socket would probably have been easier but be careful of the plated sockets as those bits can come off in pieces and be nasty. I used an impact socket that has no plating. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Edited to fix typo and duplicate picture.

The torque the jam jut is about 80 ft-lbs so I would wait and make the tool to remove it. I used the 1/2" breaker bar to get mine loose. I grabbed the bike as to not tip it so it is on there. There is a dust/dirt seal on the other side that could be damaged with heat not to mention the grease...

Someone else made the same tool so I cannot take credit. Forget where I found it tho. I will take a couple pictures later. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Just made a tool for this the other day. Took a grinder to a 17mm socket. Removal with a punch would not be the problem but installing it while holding the inner to the right torque value. The outer nut is a jam but that holds proper preloaded tension on the swingarm bearings which are tapered...

Guess helps to log into the main page instead of using tapatalk. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

I am looking to find a service manual for the 1987 gl1200a Aspencade I recently bought. which one is most useful and accurate. leaning towards fining a factory Honda one if I can. Thanks

About 5 minutes north of where rte 9 and rte 18 cross, so on the southern side of central

Thanks guys.

Just wanted to say hi. A couple days ago a got a new to me 1987 GL1200a aspencade with about 45k miles which is older than I am. Based on the title and po, he bought it from a friend in 2001 with 43k miles so had been ridden very little in the last 10yrs. Both owners had it garage kept. Some...