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  1. handyrandy

    How much should I ask for my gl1100?

    Hi Folks, I am selling my gl1100 and am trying to decide what to ask for it. I have started at $2500 but it maybe to high. Here is what I say about it. Thanks for any advice. 1981 GL1100 Goldwing standard. Runs excellent. New inspection. 72539 miles $2500 I will consider a reasonable offer...
  2. handyrandy

    1981 GoldWing Standard for sale

    1981 GL1100 Goldwing standard. Runs excellent. New inspection. 72539 miles $2500 I will consider a reasonable offer. New seat, starter, Progressive air shocks and progressive fork springs. LED taillights. This bike is in Waynesburg Pa The reason I am selling is I have a dualsport that I ride...
  3. handyrandy

    1981 GL1100 Standard for sale

    1981 GL1100 Standard Goldwing for Sale. Waynesburg pa. Has Hondaline luggage with keys, and Vetter 5 fairing with lowers and Vetter Radio Pod. I have an extra fairing. It has a new starter, and progressive air shocks on the back. It had a complete professional carb job several years back by...
  4. handyrandy

    need help figuring out motor tapping noise

    Hello, I am hearing a distinct tapping noise in the left side of the motor. This is only after the engine reaches operating temperature. It is not there at all when the engine is cold. I have 170-175 compression on all cylinders, and all the carbs are synced equally. Valves are all adjusted...
  5. handyrandy

    Air shock low pressure warning light question.

    Hello, When I replaced my gl1100 stock air shocks with progressives the red low pressure warning light stays on since I disconnected it. It is a green wire, so if I just ground it to the frame will the light go off? Randy
  6. handyrandy

    Leaking progressive 416 air shocks. Changing seal idea.

    I was wondering instead of taking the shock off the bike, Why dont I just leave it on the bike when I blow it apart. Just wrap some rags around it. This way since the shock is compressed a little, it will be easier to get the snap ring out, easier to warm the shock with a hair dryer to blow the...
  7. handyrandy

    Looking for new seat advice.

    Hello, I have a gl1100 standard with the stock seat, and progressive air shocks on the rear. My wife has been complaining lately about the ride comfort, and wants me to improve it. We are both getting older, and cant take it light we used to. I was thinking about upgrading the seat. I was...
  8. handyrandy

    Just pulled a triangular piece of razor knife blade out of my almost new dunlop 404

    Must of picked it up somewhere today. Got a 1/2 in vertical gash near the middle of the tire. It gets smaller as it gets deeper. Thinking about patching it from the inside till I found a great deal on dunlop k627 for $65 shipped. What do you guys think about the k627? 130 90-17 is what I want...
  9. handyrandy

    How do you work on your bike?

    Not having a lift table I rigged this up.
  10. handyrandy

    Installing new starter.

    Got my new starter yesterday. And tips on not screwing up the installation? Thanks!
  11. handyrandy

    Brake Issues

    Hello, I have had an ongoing problem with the front brakes on my 81 1100. Some time ago I was changing my brake pads on the front. I accidentally pulled the front brake lever and the cylinder came out pretty far, but no fluid came out, so I took a c clamp and pulled it back in. After than I...
  12. handyrandy

    Best Antifreeze?

    Just wondering if any one is best in the old 1100. Randy
  13. handyrandy

    BENT INTAKE VALVE.

    Hello everybody, I posted last week on the head gasket thread about a blown head gasket. Now that I got it apart and am checking everything out, I find a slightly bent intake valve. I bought this bike 4 years ago and put 30,000 miles on it on it and all along there was a tick coming from the...
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