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Interesting that an ECU would be an issue if it fails as I have found that they are easily modified, remapped and rebuilt. turn around is about 48 hours but yes it can be expensive. I had a vw jetta which I did switch an ECU for a scrap one from a different make. Don't ask which as that is...

Not exactly goldwing related but my only experience with fuel Injection, which isn't mentioned is with a BMW K 100 RS. I rode that in all weather's for two years and if I'm honest I really only realised I had adapted to the ABS brakes when I switched to a non ABS bike. Like many I thought...

it was a while ago now when I did this. I had the benefit of 4 posts close by to the bike that was being stripped down to the frame. I lowered it into an old blanket and tied a rope to all four corners. it sort of sat in the middle. then I just washed and degreased the side uppermost and then...

I've just noticed the original post mentioned the cross over pipe on the exhaust was cut off and plugged. it seems as if the inference is that this was to install a 1100 exhaust on a 1000. removing the crossover pipe I've heard is an adaption that seems to help with the general performance of...

I have read of this being done with engine in but this is not my favoured option. I removed the fuel tank and repainted as well. it's just down to time and money and in the end how much you want to do preventive wise.. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

imo the belts are changed with engine in place. the clutch with engine out. so it's really down to if you plan to remove the lump. if that is the plan then yes do the clutch. if this was mine I would also consider starter chain and carb ultra sonic clean with engine out.. one issue I dealt...

ok. top bracket attached. I broke my rules sort of straight away. I've removed the capture bolts that used to hold the top of the mesh screen. one broke in half when I removed the bolt. I've decided to bend over the top bracket so it will attach to the top of the new cover. unfortunately...

I'm 54 and I stopped riding daily in all weather's about 10 years ago. I didn't ride at all last year. I ride for fun but with a family two of whom are autistic they take a great deal of my spare time. I work shifts so I'm tired a lot. my decision to stop daily riding all year round really came...

This is the actual rad cover in approx the position. you can see the mounting points on its original back area. these are the ones I intend to use. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

ok. here's the plan. The old wire rad cover and the wings are coming off together with both the mounting brackets for the wire mesh. These are being kept should the next owner want it back to stock. The mounts that did hold the wings will be used to hold a new bracket fabricated to join the new...

Sorry this is a library picture. I'll post more as I go Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

This is from a Woolsey. model unknown. picked it up at a scrap yard for 40 pound's. it's going to be my new rad shroud. The fit is not bad and some mild fabrication of brackets and I'm done. I'll post the results. the name badge is missing and it appeared to be back lit on the original. I'll...

rednax60. I love the simplicity and the way you tackled the issues of old wiring in these old ladies. I'm saving this for my winter work. I hope this simple fix helps others and if there is such a thing as faqs on this forum then this gets a justified move to this area. mods are you there...

Are you looking for a reason why your battery is not holding a charge?If so you are either now going to have to look for the source of the power drain. unless anyone else has a better theory the charging system seems fine. it's how it's used and the rate you need to solve. Also just to be...

that's made my mind up too. great post and well timed. glad I'm on here and good to read real wisdom. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk