How to synchronise the Honda Goldwing carburettors?
Carb#3 is the control carb. All other carbs are adjusted to it. Set up the actuating quadrant without the spring being in tension. Back off all the adjusters and the idle screw on the quadrant. Hold the throttle plate of #3 firmly closed with a finger, then push the plate of #1 closed.
Is it safe to buy a 1978 Honda Gold Wing?
One forum member of Gold Wing Facts says to avoid the 1978 and 1979 models. These were both on the tail end of the first gen GL1000s. In the forum member’s words, they are “duds.” We dug a little deeper to see if there was any merit to the claim.
How to adjust carbs on a GL1100 Goldwing?
3 – Make sure your throttle cable adjustment isn’t too tight. Verify by adjusting it loose and making sure the throttle mechanism on the carbs is hitting the idle adjustment bolt. 4 – Make sure your idle is turned all the way out. If the above is all good and the bike is still running fast then it is time to sync the carbs.
When did the Honda Gold Wing 5 Gen come out?
The first few fifth gen models (from the first GL1800 in 2001 to the ’04/’05) where the first years of a generation that introduced a new aluminum frame borrowed from the CR motocross bike series. There was a massive recall due to the frame cracking.
Carb#3 is the control carb. All other carbs are adjusted to it. Set up the actuating quadrant without the spring being in tension. Back off all the adjusters and the idle screw on the quadrant. Hold the throttle plate of #3 firmly closed with a finger, then push the plate of #1 closed.
Are there any problems with the Honda Gold Wing?
Apparently, “1200’s are great but 84/85’s had rear wheel failures (due to) bad machining from the factory. As well as other little problems (nothing earth shaking though).” 1984 and 1985 Gold Wings do, in fact, have ignition problems.
What causes Honda Gold Wing stator to burn out?
Q: My brother-in-law has a 1985 Honda GL1200 Gold Wing that’s been sitting in his garage for years. He used to ride it a lot, but one day the battery died. He replaced it and the new one died too. After awhile he heard about an issue with GL1200s that makes them burn out the stator. Replacing it involves removing the engine, so he parked it.
3 – Make sure your throttle cable adjustment isn’t too tight. Verify by adjusting it loose and making sure the throttle mechanism on the carbs is hitting the idle adjustment bolt. 4 – Make sure your idle is turned all the way out. If the above is all good and the bike is still running fast then it is time to sync the carbs.