Author Topic: 79 GL 1000 el cheapo goldwingo, Sturgis and back at under a grand. (Read 17434 times)

Don R · « **Reply #50 on:** March 03, 2015, 07:18:31 AM »

I noticed your posts on NGW Danny, I saw the gates belts at Rock Auto for around $16 each. Pretty good price, I'll check locally first, it's still got a 750 battery in it too.
It's solid ice here today, it sounds like it is everywhere. I did a snow burnout on the wing yesterday. woohoo!

Don R · « **Reply #51 on:** March 04, 2015, 09:43:50 PM »

I got the brake pedal and the rear M/C reconnected. The clevis bolt and cotter pin are gone but there is a chrome front brake lever bolt in it's place. It's double nutted so it appears to be safe to use. I got a good start bleeding the rear caliper too.

Don R · « **Reply #52 on:** March 05, 2015, 07:42:38 PM »

Quote from: 05c50 on February 25, 2015, 11:50:15 AM

Quote from: Don R on February 25, 2015, 11:00:16 AM
The points didn't cure the miss fire on the wing. It's not just skipping that cylinder, it's kicking back like a V8 with a pair of plug wires swapped, except just occasionally. Eventually it will do damage. I'm checking plug wires next to see if there's a wear spot or anything else causing a crossfire. Cam timing is up after that.

Have you checked valve clearances yet, it's an easy job on the wings. Maybe you have an intake valve too tight, burnt or bent causing the kick back. Check cylinder leak down after the valves are set.

........Paul

It was the valve clearances, almost no lash and #1 intake was tight. It missed one more time then a 1/2 miss and it hasn't done it since. I think there was carbon under the valve.

Don R · « **Reply #53 on:** March 06, 2015, 03:00:03 PM »

The miss came back, I rode it a couple blocks, the rear bleeder was the wrong size, it appeared to thread in but didn't tighten. I threaded a bolt into it. It looks like mad max with the tank shelters, side covers and windshield off of it. It rode well, turned easy, ran well through first gear, all the gears are there. So far, so good.

Don R · « **Reply #54 on:** March 11, 2015, 09:16:56 PM »

I used a bleeder for a 79 civic, robbed a nice windshield off another jammer, my mechanic buddy suspects a sticky valve just from listening. Anyway, I warmed it up and it got smooth, took my wife for a short ride. She liked the floorboards feel but hates the look so they're coming off too. I asked her about titling and riding it, she has no objections. My rule is 2 plates and insurances, guess it may get bent. The two K0's are pretty special to me. If I have to choose the wing may loose.

MoMo · « **Reply #55 on:** March 12, 2015, 05:12:15 AM »

Don, not sure how much it cost to add a third bike for a year but in PA tags and insurance are less than 200 a year. Surely, the option of having a superb touring bike is worth that...Larry

ekpent · « **Reply #56 on:** March 12, 2015, 06:30:21 AM »

Quote from: MoMo on March 12, 2015, 05:12:15 AM

Don, not sure how much it cost to add a third bike for a year but in PA tags and insurance are less than 200 a year. Surely, the option of having a superb touring bike is worth that...Larry

Are we going to get a ride report soon on your new Suzuki Kat soon Larry ?

MoMo · « **Reply #57 on:** March 12, 2015, 06:51:58 PM »

Quote from: ekpent on March 12, 2015, 06:30:21 AM

Quote from: MoMo on March 12, 2015, 05:12:15 AM
Don, not sure how much it cost to add a third bike for a year but in PA tags and insurance are less than 200 a year. Surely, the option of having a superb touring bike is worth that...Larry
Are we going to get a ride report soon on your new Suzuki Kat soon Larry ?

After sitting most of the winter, it fired right up the other day but it was too cold to ride and I do not have legal tags. However......................................

that most likely won't stop me from checking it out...Larry

Don R · « **Reply #58 on:** March 13, 2015, 08:34:47 PM »

I got the timing belts today and my almost 4 year old granddaughter helped me put them on. It was warm out and the doors were open. She was a good helper all afternoon and was asleep before her moms car was around the corner. The front brakes are still mushy. I'm starting to think I need to rebuild the M/C.

MoMo · « **Reply #59 on:** March 14, 2015, 12:42:53 AM »

Did you try the old cable tie around the brake lever overnight trick, Don?...Larry

Don R · « **Reply #60 on:** March 14, 2015, 06:08:03 PM »

I did the rubber bands on the lever, worked on my 76F on the wing it seems better, then it doesn't. I'm suspecting the M/C. Bud might have a kit in his toolbox. He won't miss it for a while will he?

MoMo · « **Reply #61 on:** March 14, 2015, 11:45:31 PM »

don't want to make Bud any weiser do you?

excuse the bad play on words...Larry

Don R · « **Reply #62 on:** March 15, 2015, 07:35:10 PM »

That's true. On both counts. lol.

Don R · « **Reply #63 on:** March 20, 2015, 12:50:32 PM »

I put on the new pads, the calipers are clean inside, have new seals and the pistons are free from grooves or pits. I bled and bled etc, Still a soft front brake so I put on the master cyl. from a cb900c that's known to work. It was a bit brown inside so I flushed it and bled it first. There may be air in the lines again so I'm bleeding them now. I have a M/C kit on hold at my local (30 miles) shop. They had one in stock. It fits either M/C, the GL or cb900. If that doesn't work Stainless hoses are next. If that doesn't work it's going to the local parts breaker.
Got the kit' put it on same chit. It's gotta be air. Right?

Don R · « **Reply #64 on:** March 23, 2015, 11:21:46 AM »

speed bleeders! I think it's rideable. Now to put on some miles and see if it's a viable bike.

Don R · « **Reply #65 on:** March 31, 2015, 10:25:59 PM »

I made it a few miles on the 4 lane highway, it hates bumps (I haven't serviced the forks yet) and is a little wobbly on the ramps. In all fairness I haven't checked the tires for a couple weeks and I think they have been sitting flat. The engine sounds good and when I started it today it didn't miss at all. That's the trend I was hoping for. I'm thinking it's time to register it and plan on new tires. It sucks not being able to check the oil. I must have it overfilled because I can't see the level in the window. My brother put a JC Whitney dipstick on his 76. I think it screwed into the drain plug hole.

05c50 · « **Reply #66 on:** April 01, 2015, 07:05:32 AM »

I had trouble seeing the oil level on my 78 and installed the dip stick. It's not the prettiest thing, but it works well and sure beats laying on the ground to check the oil.

.............Paul

Don R · « **Reply #67 on:** April 02, 2015, 07:56:41 PM »

Titled and licensed! It's officially a keeper. I wish it was going to be nice out tomorrow, i'd ride it to the bike shop to pick up my cb750 keys.

MoMo · « **Reply #68 on:** April 02, 2015, 08:01:05 PM »

Wise decision Don, congrats...Larry

Don R · « **Reply #69 on:** April 05, 2015, 08:28:40 PM »

Thanks Larry, what have you been up to? Last night I was telling a wild story about a motorcycle recovery I went on. Everyone had questions, they liked it.

Don R · « **Reply #70 on:** April 05, 2015, 08:29:44 PM »

I'm shopping for braided brake lines for the wing. does anyone have favorites?

MoMo · « **Reply #71 on:** April 06, 2015, 12:33:57 AM »

Quote from: Don R on April 05, 2015, 08:28:40 PM

Thanks Larry, what have you been up to? Last night I was telling a wild story about a motorcycle recovery I went on. Everyone had questions, they liked it.

I've told the tale a few times, most people find it hard to believe the guy just left the bike. I used brake lines made by Slingshot, who advertises on this site. The lines are of excellent quality. Think I used them on my Silverwing. Winter has finally broken so the frigid blues have gone away. ...Larry

Don R · « **Reply #72 on:** April 06, 2015, 08:31:15 PM »

Larry, I had a friend who was a car recovery guy, he was the typical extra large repo man. He was battling health issues and my bike recovery story cheered him up a lot. I told him he was my mentor. He liked that.
Did I mention Bud said there was someone in the house when we were there? I asked how do you know, he replied have you ever heard a little yappy dog be quiet on his own even when we made lots of noise? good point.

MoMo · « **Reply #73 on:** April 07, 2015, 05:01:46 AM »

Quote from: Don R on April 06, 2015, 08:31:15 PM

Larry, I had a friend who was a car recovery guy, he was the typical extra large repo man. He was battling health issues and my bike recovery story cheered him up a lot. I told him he was my mentor. He liked that.
Did I mention Bud said there was someone in the house when we were there? I asked how do you know, he replied have you ever heard a little yappy dog be quiet on his own even when we made lots of noise? good point.

Yep, I remember you said there was someone there with a yappy dog. Cool story about repo man, thanks for sharing...Larry

Don R · « **Reply #74 on:** April 09, 2015, 12:18:57 AM »

I ordered a set of Galfer twin stainless brake hoses to eliminate the splitter. I think i have enough parts to make the rear hose from cb750F1 left overs. If the lever isn't solid after this next up is a nissin master cyl.

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Author Topic: 79 GL 1000 el cheapo goldwingo, Sturgis and back at under a grand. (Read 17434 times)