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.
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.”
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.
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.
How tall is the CARB on a Honda GL1100?
For example, look at the pictures below…the GL1100(left) uses a CV slide top limit plug that is 10.95 mm tall while the nearly identical part from a CBX carb (right) is 16.47 mm tall. A GL1100 with CBXCV slide top limit plugs would not be able to achieve full power as the CV slides would not rise completely under full throttle.
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.”
Who is the best GL1100 carb repair Guru?
You might consider this item: GL1100 Carburetor Repair Manual written by noted GL1100 guru Howard Halasz 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.
What are the fuel seals on a Honda GL1100?
“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. There are also two smaller carb-to-plenum FUEL seals for the accelerator pump circuit.