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Hi folks. Sorry I haven't been posting of late, but I have been taking advantage of the warm weather up here is Saskatchewan Canada. I have logged about 3000 miles so far this summer, and having a blast. No problems whatsoever with the lady,just continues to purr. I will be doing the...

Hi Folks. The sound on my radio *83 GL1100 Clarion & cassette is fine on its own. However, when I plug the helment headset (original) in it sounds like a crystal radio through it. Lots of crackle , little volume . My friend who owned it before me said it always sounded fine. I also can't get...

Hi Folks. I have been enjoying the riding weather here (finally) in Saskatchewan Canada! I'm wondering if anyone knows of risers or pullbacks (whatever they are called) that I can use on my 83 GL1100. I would like the bars back about 1 to 1 1/2 and up a little to make them a bit mor...

Well Here in Saskatchewan Canada the weather warmed up enough for me to take the Wing for a ride. I had replaced the timing belts ,and thermostat,and a new windshield. Running out on the highway I was totally impressed with how smooth she runs.It was great. I did notice that the rear brake...

Hi Folks. Well I finally got my first ride in today , not very long but extremely satisfiying! I also changed my starter today as well. The old one would drag slow seeming like a bad battery. That is until it just began to make funny noises. My 86 year old riend said "I have one ." and off...

Hi Folks. Just fired up the Lady after installing new belts. She appears to run fine. However, I have this nagging tquestion that won't leave. Here it is. On the crank there is a T and just below it there is another mark that runs horizontaly like the top of the T. Which one of these is the...

I'm looking to replace the thermostat and 0 ring on my 83 1100, I checked at Napa but no luck. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance! David

Hi . I am going to do the alternator conversion March /April. I have taken Dan's spes for crank pulley to a machinist. Are the specs the machinist specs? Can I make the pulley from aluminium ,do you think it would be strong enough ,should be. A couple more questions please. can the small part...

Hi Folks. I have an 83 Interstate. I saw a Wing on a forum somewhere and can't find it. The owner had fabricated an adjustable bracket for his top trunk .This enabled him to slide it forward where he used when needed it for his back rest. It really looked nice! He even had the specs for the...

Hi Folks. Looking to replace my timing belts before spring arrives. I read somewhere that Gates makes a belt that is good quality and reasonably priced. Does anybody out there know the Gates belt number . My bike is an 83 1100. Best regards. David

Hey all. From up here in Saskatchewan Canada where the temp. is -30 this evening "HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU!!