What are the problems with a GL1000 battery?
Problem with wiring from coils to points. Typical problem areas include the junction with the condenser assembly (to the left of the battery) and the “pigtail” which connects to the actual points assembly…very easy to have a short or partial short here. Bad condenser …did you replace?
What causes a dead cylinder on a GL1000?
“Dead” cylinder is usually an ignition problem. It can be a carb problem…especially if it is rpm-specific. Faulty stator, rectifier or voltage regulator. GL1000s require full function of the charging system for the ignition to perform as designed.
What happens if the cam belts are off on a GL1000?
Verify that your cambelts are installed correctly. The “match marks” on the flywheel and the cam pulleys must align perfectly. The GL1000 is an interference design engine. If your belts are off by 1 tooth, your engine will run like crap. If your belts are off by 2 or more teeth, serious engine damage will occur immediately.
What do you need to know about the GL1000 ignition?
This includes coils, plug wires, plug caps, spark plugs, ballast resistor, breaker points, condenser, ignition advance mechanism, ignition switch, kill switch, main fuse, battery, and all associated wiring harness components. Ignition performance and timing is critical on GL1000s! Ignition problems often mimic carb problems to an untrained ear.
How can I tell if my GL1000 battery is weak?
Put the old one back as a test. Weak battery – one classic sign of a weak battery is a tendency for the engine to fire right after you release the starter button. Bad main fuse … these can fail without “blowing”…results in intermittent high resistance to the entire wiring harness.
Verify that your cambelts are installed correctly. The “match marks” on the flywheel and the cam pulleys must align perfectly. The GL1000 is an interference design engine. If your belts are off by 1 tooth, your engine will run like crap. If your belts are off by 2 or more teeth, serious engine damage will occur immediately.
What happens if you have a faulty stator on a GL1000?
Faulty stator, rectifier or voltage regulator. GL1000s require full function of the charging system for the ignition to perform as designed. If the charge voltage is substandard, ignition performance will suffer dramatically. Electronic ignitions (like Dyna) are typically powered through the turn signal circuit.
“Dead” cylinder is usually an ignition problem. It can be a carb problem…especially if it is rpm-specific. Faulty stator, rectifier or voltage regulator. GL1000s require full function of the charging system for the ignition to perform as designed.