What causes the neutral switch on a GL1000 to light up?
The neutral switch on the GL1000 and the GL1100 up to ’82 is notorious for the internal contacts becoming contaminated with carbon from the engine oil, resulting in the light still glowing with the bike in gear, brightening when it is in neutral. Very common problem .
How do you clean a neutral switch wingovations?
Make sure the switch goes in with the small oil drain hole to the bottom. While you are in that area with the oil drained, remove the plate with the four bolts next to the switch, pull out the crankcase filter and give it a clean. You can also scoop out any residue from the bottom of the crankcase at the same time. BE WARNED!
Where is the neutral switch on a car?
The neutral switch is located in the bottom right of the crankcase and almost hidden behind the bottom frame tube. Not the easiest place to get at !! You can get at it more easily by loosening off the bottom engine bolts (the engine won’t fall out as the top bolts will hold it) and gently wedging between the engine and the frame.
The neutral switch on the GL1000 and the GL1100 up to ’82 is notorious for the internal contacts becoming contaminated with carbon from the engine oil, resulting in the light still glowing with the bike in gear, brightening when it is in neutral. Very common problem .
The neutral switch is located in the bottom right of the crankcase and almost hidden behind the bottom frame tube. Not the easiest place to get at !! You can get at it more easily by loosening off the bottom engine bolts (the engine won’t fall out as the top bolts will hold it) and gently wedging between the engine and the frame.
Make sure the switch goes in with the small oil drain hole to the bottom. While you are in that area with the oil drained, remove the plate with the four bolts next to the switch, pull out the crankcase filter and give it a clean. You can also scoop out any residue from the bottom of the crankcase at the same time. BE WARNED!
When do you know you have a clutch problem?
And on that one time when you press it and the car still creeps forward, you know you have a problem. Sometimes a part fails and the clutch goes from working normally, to not working in an instant. Other times it is a slow gradual change, with each use of the clutch working less and less well.
Where is the oil level on a Honda GL1000?
There is a small window on the lower ride side of the engine for viewing the oil level. On some GL1000s, the viewing window incorporates a small wiper blade that you can turn with a small screwdriver to clear the window for better viewing. This is not usually necessary unless the bike was just shut off.
When to change timing belts on Honda GL1000?
If yours is missing, they are still available from Honda. These can handle 90% of roadside tool requirements. Change the timing belts if you don’t have verifiable proof regarding their age. My recommendation for changing timing belts is every 5 years or 25,000 miles…whichever comes first.
How old is a 1976 GL1000 mountain bike?
Clean low mileage examples are quite scarce and command a significant premium. One example: in October 2006 a 1976 GL1000 LTD from the Otis Chandler museum fetched $24,200 at auction! 1. All of these bikes are now 40+ years old, so expect some degree of mechanical and cosmetic challenge no matter how sweet the target appears. 2.
When was the original Honda GL1000 made?
One example: the Guggenheim Museum selected the original Honda GL1000 as one of the featured machines in the wildly popular Art of the Motorcycle exhibition series – limited to the top 75 models ever! Approximately 100,000 machines were made for worldwide distribution during models years 1975-1979.
Are there any problems with a GL1000 Goldwing?
In fact, stator problems are quite rare compared to later four-cylinder GoldWings. Most charging problems on GL1000s are fairly easy to diagnose and remedy. The usual culprits are poor battery cable/starter/ solenoid connections, bad 30 amp master fuse and weak batteries. Occasionally, a voltage regulator will fail. Even rarer is rectifier failure.
Are there any aftermarket accessories on a GL1000?
None of the GL1000s came equipped with fairings, bags, racks, windshields, etc. Today, most GL1000s are equipped with such period, aftermarket accessories. Unfortunately, these accessories actually detract from the bike’s value to collectors.
What should I use to clean my neutral switch?
Or use a rubber grease as in the picture. Make sure the switch goes in with the small oil drain hole to the bottom. While you are in that area with the oil drained, remove the plate with the four bolts next to the switch, pull out the crankcase filter and give it a clean.