Who is the expert on Honda GL1100 carb overhaul?
This Tech Tip is provided courtesy of Howard Halasz – noted GL1100 Guru. Howard is a frequent contributor of technical columns and other information to GWRRA’s Wing World Magazine. “Randakk’s GL1100 Master Carb Overhaul Kit includes are the pieces needed to address the details below during a comprehensive overhaul.”
Is the Honda GL1100 the same as the GL1000?
“Randakk’s GL1100 Master Carb Overhaul Kit includes are the pieces needed to address the details below during a comprehensive overhaul.” “The main GL1100 carb-to-plenum FUEL seals (large) are identical to the GL1000 carb-to-plenum FUEL seals that come in Randakk’s GL1000 Master Carb Overhaul Kits.
What are the idle Jets on a Honda GL1100?
The ’80 and ’81 carbs have the idle jets pressed into the carb bodies while the ’82 and ’83 carbs have removable idle jets. Do NOT try to remove the pressed in idle jets!!! They must be cleaned in place.”
What’s the float level on a GL1100 carb?
The procedure for setting the float levels on GL1100 carbs is essentially the same as the one for GL1000 carbs described here. The only difference is that the float level spec for the GL1100 is 15.5 mm.” Complete disassembly is required to renew the o-rings on the main fuel transfer and accelerator fuel tubes. Don’t skip this step!
Are there any problems with Honda GL1100 carb?
Another problem you may come into when working with GL1100 carburetors is dealing with idle mixture screws that seem to be super glued into the carburetor bodies. They don’t always come out as easily as the GL1000 carb idle mixture screws do.
The ’80 and ’81 carbs have the idle jets pressed into the carb bodies while the ’82 and ’83 carbs have removable idle jets. Do NOT try to remove the pressed in idle jets!!! They must be cleaned in place.”
“Randakk’s GL1100 Master Carb Overhaul Kit includes are the pieces needed to address the details below during a comprehensive overhaul.” “The main GL1100 carb-to-plenum FUEL seals (large) are identical to the GL1000 carb-to-plenum FUEL seals that come in Randakk’s GL1000 Master Carb Overhaul Kits.
Is it possible to rebuild a GL1000 bike?
Due to the growth of my business and the time required to develop unique products for the GL1000, GL1100, GL1200, GL1500, CBX, CX500, DOHC-4, FT500 and other vintage bikes, I no longer rebuild carbs for customers. If you would prefer to have a “pro” rebuild your carbs, here’s the answer.
What kind of idle jets do GL1100 carbs have?
“GL1100 carbs had two different types of idle jets. The ’80 and ’81 carbs have the idle jets pressed into the carb bodies while the ’82 and ’83 carbs have removable idle jets. Do NOT try to remove the pressed in idle jets!!! They must be cleaned in place.”
Where are the fuel joint pipes on a GL1100?
The fuel joint pipes will supply main and accelerator pump fuel between carbs #1 and #3 and between carbs #2 and #4. Too many people will put extra seals on the GL1100 carbs in other spots where they’ll fit, but they are not needed.
This Tech Tip is provided courtesy of Howard Halasz – noted GL1100 Guru. Howard is a frequent contributor of technical columns and other information to GWRRA’s Wing World Magazine. “Randakk’s GL1100 Master Carb Overhaul Kit includes are the pieces needed to address the details below during a comprehensive overhaul.”
“GL1100 carbs had two different types of idle jets. The ’80 and ’81 carbs have the idle jets pressed into the carb bodies while the ’82 and ’83 carbs have removable idle jets. Do NOT try to remove the pressed in idle jets!!! They must be cleaned in place.”
What kind of CARB rebuilder do I Need?
If you would prefer to have a “pro” rebuild your carbs, here’s the answer. You can now have a professional rebuild your carbs via a Randakk’s Approved Honda GL1000 / GL1100 / GL1200/ GL1500 / CBX / CX500 / DOHC-4 / FT500 Carb Rebuilder.
How big is the accelerator pump on a Honda GL1100?
Do not attempt to remove these brass plugs.” Adjust the accelerator pump before installing the carburetors on the Gold Wing. Measure the clearance between the adjusting arm and the stopper on the carburetor body. The specified clearance is 10 mm (0.4 in). Adjust it by bending the adjusting arm.
Can a GL1100 Goldwing run below 2500rpm?
I just rebuilt the carburetors on my GL1100 and reinstalled them on the bike. The bike in running but it won’t idle lower than 2500rpm’s.
The procedure for setting the float levels on GL1100 carbs is essentially the same as the one for GL1000 carbs described here. The only difference is that the float level spec for the GL1100 is 15.5 mm.” Complete disassembly is required to renew the o-rings on the main fuel transfer and accelerator fuel tubes. Don’t skip this step!