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    need locks, possiable trunk 82 gl1100i

    Thanks, I did get locks already. I am thankful for all the help and info of this site, since the post I placed, I too, have got another wing, and have been working on restoring it. I have got 87 aspy that I truely enjoy, but, the 82 interstate still turns heads when I ride it too. :thanks:
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    need locks, possiable trunk 82 gl1100i

    I am in need of atleast a set of cheap locks for my goldwing travel trunk, even better, good condition trunk. My tunk has no locks an one hindge is missing, ( the hindge can not be replaced, too much damange )
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    Carburetor Overhaul, GL1100

    if you really get picky, take and polish the entire intake system including intake elbows, then you will be getting the best fuel flow possibile, remember, glass is slicker than concrete. my 2 cents (and I cant even get mine to idle right)haha!
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    Carburetor Overhaul, GL1100

    true, they did not do a complete rebuild, the old saying " if it aint broke, don't fix it just to gain money". basicly, they just cleaned and checked operation performance of carbs. Said too many dealers do much unnessesary work just to charge customer. I too, used to work in Harley shop, was...
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    Carburetor Overhaul, GL1100

    true, the carbs are 27 years old, a Honda dealership rebuilt the carbs before I purchaced bike a year ago, they did not install rebuild kit, said it was only $250 item that was only $30 to produce. I have paperwork of the work and they only took apart and replaced o-rings that cost $1.25 for the...
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    Carburetor Overhaul, GL1100

    I only removed carbs and cleaned the float needle screens, replced them and now idle is 1500RPM's, other than that, I will find idle adjustment today and try to lower.......thanks, Steve Also, noticed that the only air cut-off that I could check without rebuild kit was in bad shape, would this...
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    Carburetor Overhaul, GL1100

    I have just cleaned my 82gl1100 carbs, got them running, but, my idle is 1500 RPM's.......what do I do to idle down?
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    82 travel trunk with keys

    yep, everytime I have found one, somebody outbids me, most of the time paying more than cost of new one. I live in Alabama, not NY were 100.00 is equal to 20.00
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    82 travel trunk with keys

    I am looking for a good condition travel trunk with locks with keys, if price right, trunk with locks no keys! Mine has hindge broken off, no locks.....no good anymore.
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    interesting carb problem 83 1100

    really thinking of single carb, later, as money is more, rebuild original carbs over time.
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    interesting carb problem 83 1100

    thank you, that is one of 2 choices for me..........the other is single carb conversion........by the way, I love the cross, hands and dove. I too, live my life for God, GWRRA member!
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    interesting carb problem 83 1100

    Okay, now have ruled out ignition( new coil, wires, and caps) compression very good, fuel pump at 2.4psi at start.....bike runs a couple of miles, then starts running crappie, like only 3 cylinders are firing, next day, ride 8 miles before it starts, one day, rode over 20 miles before it...
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    interesting carb problem 83 1100

    my day hasn't been the best, went to Harbor Freight this morning and my truck wouldn't start after I checked out of Harbor Freight, changed fuel filter in truck, got back home. I purchased a fuel pressure gauge and ignition checker as well. Well have to wait until tomorrow afternoon or tuesday...
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    interesting carb problem 83 1100

    not yet, but I will tmorrow.....any advise on best way to check?
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    interesting carb problem 83 1100

    I did use another plug to complete circut, I have been riding bike since May of 09, has just been starting to run like this a few weeks ago. First time, run 6 miles before starting running rough, 2nd, ran 22 miles, then started running rough, next time, about 12 miles, today, only 1.5. Its as if...
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    interesting carb problem 83 1100

    well people, I am to the point that the problem with my 82 1100 is carbs. I am about to do the rebuild thing myself. I have checked and cleaned fuel tank, replaced filter and lines, new plugs, wires and coils......and left bank of motor still is starving for gas. I can remove either plug wire...
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