When to change timing belts on Honda GL1000?
When you decide to change your belts, these aftermarket belts are suitable replacements at a lower cost than the OEM Honda belts: Randakk’s also offers excellent replacement timing belts. There are excellent step-by-step description with pictures on how to change the timing belts on the Naked GoldWings Forum
How often should I change my timing belt?
Thereafter, my recommendation is to change them every 5 years or 25,000 miles…whichever comes sooner. Obviously, they should be inspected from time to time for any evidence of damage, oil contamination or deterioration which would warrant immediate replacement.
What happens if the belt tension is wrong on a GL1000?
On a GL1000, the incorrect belt tension will also corrupt ignition timing since the timing apparatus is driven off the left cam, not the crank as in later engines. Thus, belt tension has to be perfect BEFORE you mess with ignition timing.
Which is cheaper to replace Honda belt or OEM belt?
In any case, belts are cheap compared to bent valves (and worse). When you decide to change your belts, these aftermarket belts are suitable replacements at a lower cost than the OEM Honda belts:
Can a timing belt be changed on a Honda Goldwing?
Well, I was finally able to pick up my new-to-me Goldwing this past Saturday. I started off with the first thing recommended by many and changed the timing belts. I followed the recomended and provided instructions to the letter. I still feel however that the tension is not right. At idle speed the bike sounds perfect.
What happens when you change timing belt on GL1000?
Boxer engines “grow” due to thermal expansion and you will over-tighten cam belts, shorten their life and cause whine if you don’t accommodate these physics. On a GL1000, the incorrect belt tension will also corrupt ignition timing since the timing apparatus is driven off the left cam, not the crank as in later engines.
When to replace a timing belt on a motorcycle?
Anytime you are working on a car,truck or a motorcycle if you take something apart like this it is well spent money to simply replace things like the tensioner,oil seals etc while your in there. If this was my bike I would go with my gut and take back apart and atleast inspect your work and the bearing.
Why is my timing belt still working after 500 miles?
After all, they’re belts so they can sometimes stretch to where they want to be without your effort. If the sound is still there in 500 miles, it’s bothering. If it’s there in 1,000 miles, it’s concerning.
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 to adjust a cable operated clutch, Honda?
If you have a clutch with mechanical linkage and your clutch is starting to slip you might want to try adjusting it first. Here is a procedure for adjusting a cable operated clutch on a Honda. http://www.ericthecarguy.com/forum/de…
What’s the correct way to adjust the clutch?
Back the adjuster out ¾ turns and tighten the locknut. Replace the access cover and the worst is over! Rotate the lower cable adjustment barrel (counter-clockwise from above) until you have about 5/8″ play at the end of the handlebar lever. Now tighten the lower lock-nut.
How much Oil can you put in a GL1000?
Total oil capacity is 3.7 quarts with filter change. My practice is to fill with 3 1/3 quarts of oil whenever I do an oil and filter change. This yields an oil level at about the mid-point between the “full” and “add” lines on the window.
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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.
Back the adjuster out ¾ turns and tighten the locknut. Replace the access cover and the worst is over! Rotate the lower cable adjustment barrel (counter-clockwise from above) until you have about 5/8″ play at the end of the handlebar lever. Now tighten the lower lock-nut.
Total oil capacity is 3.7 quarts with filter change. My practice is to fill with 3 1/3 quarts of oil whenever I do an oil and filter change. This yields an oil level at about the mid-point between the “full” and “add” lines on the window.
Do you need to replace timing belt tensioner?
Thus, belt tension has to be perfect BEFORE you mess with ignition timing. In my experience, many timing belt tensioners are needlessly replaced to correct “whine” cause by improperly tensioned belts.
When you decide to change your belts, these aftermarket belts are suitable replacements at a lower cost than the OEM Honda belts: Randakk’s also offers excellent replacement timing belts. There are excellent step-by-step description with pictures on how to change the timing belts on the Naked GoldWings Forum
When do you change timing belts on a Goldwing?
The procedure for changing the belts is almost identical for all GL1200 models, a bit easier on the Standard (unfaired/naked) model from 1984-85. This video covers removal of other items such as the saddle, faux tank shelter, lower fairing panels, radiator, timing belt covers etc.
On a GL1000, the incorrect belt tension will also corrupt ignition timing since the timing apparatus is driven off the left cam, not the crank as in later engines. Thus, belt tension has to be perfect BEFORE you mess with ignition timing.
Thus, belt tension has to be perfect BEFORE you mess with ignition timing. In my experience, many timing belt tensioners are needlessly replaced to correct “whine” cause by improperly tensioned belts.