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    Merry Christmas!

    Merry Christmas Everybody and a Happy New Year
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    Over heated in Texas

    That's not good, sorry to hear about that. If you was close enough, i've got an 84 gl1200 motor , with the heads still on it, i think it needs a good water pump with a good shaft, and possibly a left head. One of the bolt holes was stripped where the valve cover bolt went if my memory severs me...
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    Nitrogen and regular air mix in tires?

    i got a friend that uses Nitrogen in his tires and totally believes in it, and he told me he has had the same set of tires on his truck for the last 6 years and they still look new, and it was a daily driver. We all know there will some wearing on tire tread, but i did know the truck and the...
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    why the bog on acceleration

    You said you rebuilt the set of carbs you had with a set you got off line, if i read that correctly. If you did this and changed out some of the carbs and mixed up the slides from the other carbs, this could affect the operations of the slides as well. Each slide that is used in a Carb has been...
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    GL1100 Heads for Sale 1980-1983

    I only have some parts for the years , 1980 and up.
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    GL1100 Heads for Sale 1980-1983

    i have a set of refurbished heads for sale, valves have been lapped, new stem seals, leak tested, and they come with the timing belt gears and guards on them, and they are clean. The head surfaces are clean and they are ready for mounting. i am asking $100 dollars each + shipping, and i think...
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    Noob needs help starting a 1982 GL1100 A

    I would synchronize them carbs, that will make it run better and you will get more throttle response also. Then after you put some miles on it, with the help of your choice of fuel additive, i would recheck the sync after 500 miles or so.Then you should have a happy machine with starting and...
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    Noob needs help starting a 1982 GL1100 A

    I'll be glad to give you some friendly advice anytime. You got my number.
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    Noob needs help starting a 1982 GL1100 A

    Why don't you call me tomorrow and i'll drive over... :builder:
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    Noob needs help starting a 1982 GL1100 A

    Did you ever get it to do anything BigLarry.
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    late model gw's question,

    Here are some things to consider, 1. Excessive pressure in the gas tank? Open cap and release the pressure. 2.90 deg ambient, will build excessive pressure in the tank 3.When was the last time the fuel filter was changed. Lack of maintenance is usually involved in most customer complaints...
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    late model gw's question,

    Hesitation Problems on the newer wings work solely off of seat stimulation, throttle grip, wrist action, and eye contact with high end comfort. The more you get comfortable, the faster it will go.... :smilie_happy: ..just blow the crud out of it, it should run better.... :hihihi:
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    Just tryin to help, Boss....

    Yes Sir, step right on up here and sign the line...lol.
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