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THANKS julimike54! This is exactly what i need in order to make my replica sticker. Ride safe, Paul

Gotta love the DIY bike lift/stand you made. Looks very effective and SO simple!

PERFECT! Great photo -- just what I needed. Thanks a million!

Hi. The engine family is the same from 84 to 87. Since part of my sticker is missing, I just need to know what the words are so I can create a reproduction sticker. Multiple photos will work fine, just so long as I can see the words in the first few lines of the sticker. Some of the numbers...

Hello folks. I own not one but two 1984 GL1200 STANDARD Models (aka Naked Wings). One is a California version and the other is a 49-state bike. Over the past year I have restored them 99% to stock, original condition. Now I'm down to details like getting the correct DECALS that are fitted to...

You want pics? I've got pics. After unknowingly dropping a screw into one of the spark plug holes during maintenance (DOH!) the screw got hammered between the cylinder dome, valves and piston. The pressure on the piston/crank cracked an internal water jacket. Result? Coolant and oil mixed...

Hello, Does anyone have any of the GL1200 parts listed here? -- Left side exhaust - chrome headers only (or just the chrome heat shields?) -- OEM or replica Service Info Sticker that goes on the lower right frame tube (U.S. model) -- Short brake hose attached to the Rear master cylinder --...

Got it, Dusterdude. True, the Gates hoses would work fine -- maybe even better than stock -- but they wouldn't have that 1980s from-the-factory look. (The OEM hose is wrapped in old-fashioned braided cloth, sort of like the 'Wing's OEM fuel lines.) Yes, I'm probably overthinking it --...

FOLLOW-UP: Just to complete the story (from a few years ago), it turned out that the impact of the piston hitting the foreign object in the combustion chamber cracked the engine cases. This allowed coolant and water to mix, with disastrous results. Solution: Replaced the engine! Glad that...

Hey mcgovern61, Wow -- Wingovations is a treasure trove of OEM 'Wing parts! I just ordered all the braided fuel lines and hose clamps. MANY THANKS for the tip. -- Paul

Correct! It goes from the rear brake reservoir to the junction where the two steel brake lines split off to the front and rear calipers. Thx Paul

Hi folks. I have a 1984 GL1200 Standard model and am having a hard time finding the following stuff: -- Original-style cloth-reinforced fuel hoses that run from the fuel pump to the carbs and gas tank. I'd prefer the OEM hose (or a replica) black with red stripe. -- Left side exhaust -...

Hi folks. I have a 1984 GL1200 Standard model and am having a hard time finding the following stuff: -- Original-style cloth-reinforced fuel hoses that run from the fuel pump to the carbs and gas tank. I'd prefer the OEM hose (or a replica) black with red stripe. -- Left side exhaust -...

> THE LOW SPEED STUMBLE IS GONE! posting.php?mode=reply&f=36&t=11934# Thanks, people for walking me through the idle drop / low speed stumble problem on my 84 Interstate. You are not going to believe what the problem was: The idle jet on the #4 carb had FALLEN OUT. No wonder all that...

. Sorry to hijack your hijack, but were ALL of the rubber parts removed before the 24-hour carb soak? I believe it's Randakk who warns us to never use a dip solution if there are any rubber parts involved. I'm guessing that deteriorated o-rings and such could lead to air leaks.

Thanks, slabghost!

Also... Not to be overly persistent, but would anyone care to recommend an initial idle screw setting (number of turns out from fully seated)? Thx, Paul

Yup. Fresh O-rings for sure. But it wouldn't hurt to check for leaks in the intake horns. I will look into it tomorrow. Thanks! Paul

. . Help! My 84 GL1200 Interstate is currently experiencing that ol' stumble-off-idle / bucking transition between 1500 RPM to 2500-3000 RPM. Also, it takes FOREVER for the engine to warm up. I have to fiddle with the choke constantly just to get it to pull from low speeds without shuddering ...

. . The horrible clacking noise is GONE! Finally, everything is back together and the engine's running smooth and quiet once again. I'm reasonably sure that the problem was nothing more than a dry hydraulic adjuster or two (I found air in a couple of them). I just wish I had bled the...