The front master cylinder on my '81 Interstate started leaking & instead of rebuilding it, because of the scuzzy reservoir & the overpriced re-build kits, I bought a brand new m/c off of flea-bay. The seller listed it as a direct replacement for "80-'81 goldwings. Got it mounted up, bled it...
Don't forget about front / rear wheel alignment either.
Find a pr. of STRAIGHT 2x4's about 8 ft long (pvc tubing will also work). Also called the "string test", but I find it easier to measure the clearance if you don't have a helper, using the aforementioned items.
I use a zip ty to...
Has anyone tried the Continental Rear Conti Go 140/80V-17 as a replacement for the oem 130/17 sizing? Looking for a larger rear tire option and noticed this one along w/ the Continental Rear Trail Attack 2 140/80HR-17 (which is tempting for those gravel two-tracks in n. Michigan) :mrgreen...
Is the speedometer for an '83 Interstate the same as an '81 Interstate?
My speedo went fubar on the way home from work yesterday, but the odo still works.
Found a speedo from an '83 at one of the local salvage yards & before I purchase it was wondering if it'll work.
Thanks in advance!
-DeansZG-
will do.....more than likely, it'll be a last minute notice....
better yet, shoot me your e-mail, mine is; dwester one(use the numeral) at people pc dot com
picked up an '81 Interstate daily rider in need of some TLC a couple of weeks ago as a stablemate for my ZZR1200 and to quiet down my M.B.S. (multi-bike-syndrome). :mischief:
Lots & lots of great ideas / helpful suggestions along w/ what seems to be a great bunch of folks! :rocks:
Do a fair...