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.
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.
Is it safe to buy a Honda GL1000?
Engines – GL1000 are stone cold dependable in terms of internal engine component reliability. Honda engineers overbuilt the engine internals, so well-cared-for bikes routinely rack up prodigious mileage totals with minimal issues beyond routine maintenance. Still, it’s a wise practice to do a compression test before purchase.
What kind of engine does a GL1000 have?
Note from Randakk: This information applies to GL1000, GL1100, GL1200 and GL1500 models. It is likely applicable to any motorcycle equipped with a drive shaft and hypoid final drive gears that run in a bath of heavy gear oil.
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.
Note from Randakk: This information applies to GL1000, GL1100, GL1200 and GL1500 models. It is likely applicable to any motorcycle equipped with a drive shaft and hypoid final drive gears that run in a bath of heavy gear oil.
Why is my GL1000 not running so well?
GL1000s will run poorly when valve lash is not set exactly to spec. Fortunately, valve lash stays “in spec” for a long time once properly set. Note: Valve timing on a GL1000 is critical. Verify that your cambelts are installed correctly.
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.