Recent content by hondaman

Well I swapped out the 1 for 3 carb because the 1 did not leak on the other rebuilt set I have. I have the same issue with that set also, flooding. I put things back together, bench tested using water and they did not leak. Drained the water and removed the bowls again to remove residual water...

I think I will go through the procedures using Gerry's two cents. One of the problems I created my self, I have been testing for leaks with GAS. When leaks show up, drain the bowls, flip it over a few times and open the flaps until empty and start again. I will use the H2O test from here on. Let...

Thanks. I have a spare complete set. Is this a problem? Set I am working on, are from 82-83 GL11 (VB42C) and were on the 1980 for 70,000 great running miles. They have the removable slow jet. My spare set are for an 80-82 GL11(VB42A). ( Not my original carbs, picked them up at a swap meet.)...

Hello guys, I need some help again. I just rebuilt the carbs on my 80 GL1100. I used all the parts from a Randakk's complete overhaul kit, with the Howard Halasz overhaul guide. I completed the assembly, and added fuel from my Motion-Pro aux fuel tank, and slowly added fuel to check for leaks...

The weep hole the culprit. It took several attempts to push the wire through. Blew some air through, reassembled, and works great. Thanks guys for all your help!

My guess from what I hear out there is that I missed the return hole in the MC. It makes so much sense. All the other things have been addressed. I'll let you know how I make out.

Had some time on my hands. Converted my restored CB750 LTD ED. to a Cafe'. Hand made seat cowl & seat. Paint by Rus Toleum. Saved all original parts.

100,000 miles

Carving up a slice of Dragon.

Where is this weep hole? I will check the pedal movement also.

I have a 1980 GL1100 that I have owned for 18 years now. It has 106,000 miles, and I do all my own maintenance. Recently, over the past 2 seasons. While on a ride the first time, I was traveling down the highway, and could detect that clutch, disc pad smell around me. I thought it was a trucker...

I replaced the starter, and that was the problem. Must of had a bad starter. Thanks for all the good advise.

Is the starter grounded by the engine block? I painted the used starter.

Hi guys, I need some help. I have a 1980 GL1100 that I've owned for 16 years. I tried starting it for the first time this season, and the starter had a hard time keeping the engine spinning. After a while the battery wore down, and the starter relay was only clicking and not spinning the...

There is a product at most auto body supply stores from "POR" called "Marine Clean". This product can be mixed to different strengths (3-1/ 5-1 etc). It can be used for anything from engine degreaser to tire cleaner. I have even used it as an oven cleaner! This is an amazing product, and use it...