Author Topic: 1978 GL1000 (Read 13861 times)

riverfever · « **Reply #50 on:** October 08, 2016, 02:54:06 PM »

Yeah I just had the first call on it. Guy sounded like Darth Vader but I'm pretty sure he was just a mouth breather. Looooong awkward pause after I said, "Hello." Asked how much I was asking and I told him. Another long pause. Then he said, "Yeah...........that's a really clean bike." Yes. Yes it is. Then he said, "Ok...........thanks."

dhall57 · « **Reply #51 on:** October 09, 2016, 12:09:43 PM »

My son didn't have a motorcycle but had a truck utility bed for sale on CL. He got numerous calls from people saying all kinds of stuff most of it being total BS. So he took the listing down for a while and than several weeks ago decided he would relist it again hoping he would have better luck than the first time. With in just a few days he got a call and a possiblel buying saying he wanted to come by and look at and if it was like my son had described it he would take it. Must of been exactly what he wanted because he pulled out a roll of cash and paid my son what he had it listed for didn't even try haggling down the price, just loaded it up and took it home. So hang in there Chris you'll have to more then likely put up with a number of crazies before a serious buyer comes along

riverfever · « **Reply #52 on:** October 09, 2016, 05:25:36 PM »

I had a little time to tinker with the bike tonight. The air filter is a brand new K and N model and there isn't even a spec of dirt inside the air box. It is amazingly clean. Looking down into where you can see the screens towards the carbs...it looks brand new. I went to pull the points cover off to adjust the points and...the thing has a Dyna ignition. I'm not sure how to check timing with that so I'll need to research. The bike had a throttle lock on it when I bought it and that's what was causing the throttle to bind up. I have a front brake switch on the way. Coils look to be the stock ones as are the wires (will get new plugs sometime this week). I added Seafoam to the tank and it started right up and ran on all four. I did take it for a spin around the neighborhood and, right away, it felt like it dropped two cylinders. Lasted a few minutes and then all four were working again. Didn't happen again for the rest of the 20 minute ride. I don't want to run it much until I can get the belts replaced but I do wonder if there's just some shmutz in the carbs that's causing the running issues.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #53 on:** October 09, 2016, 05:48:50 PM »

Replace that paper cartridge fuel filter.,the paper get's hard and won't flow much fuel when they get old.

riverfever · « **Reply #54 on:** October 09, 2016, 06:34:48 PM »

Previous owner installed a new one about a week before I bought the bike.

dhall57 · « **Reply #55 on:** October 09, 2016, 07:58:52 PM »

More than likely the carbs need to be pull off bike and disassembled and cleaned and rebuilt. I had to do the same to my 77 GL1000. When I first got it it ran but not that good and idled terrible. You wouldn't believe the difference that made on how the bike ran. And your right Chris about the T- belts and I would replace them ASAP. The Goldwing engines are interference engines meaning if you break a belt or belts its a good chance you'll need a new motor.

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #56 on:** October 11, 2016, 03:03:08 PM »

The belts are an easy job, although harder if you don't want to drain the coolant and remove the radiator. If you aren't going to keep the bike don't waste time with the carbs. They are complicated and a pain in the ass to clean. That said, you could probably bump the price a fair amount by taking on the work yourself. I know based on my experience with my '77 Wing that a bike needing carb work would be worth a couple hundred less to me than one that doesn't.

riverfever · « **Reply #57 on:** October 11, 2016, 04:33:18 PM »

At this point I'm going to order belts and do that job and then ride the thing around town before the snow flies (we already had snow last week) and see if the issue clears up before committing to taking off the carbs. I just don't want to start the thing too much with it being 10k overdue on the belts.

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #58 on:** October 11, 2016, 05:11:34 PM »

It's not just mileage on the belts, it's age too.

riverfever · « **Reply #59 on:** October 11, 2016, 06:27:46 PM »

Oh I'm aware of that. It's a double whammy in this case. As far as I know...they are original.

dhall57 · « **Reply #60 on:** October 12, 2016, 02:19:22 AM »

Quote from: Bankerdanny on October 11, 2016, 03:03:08 PM

They are complicated and a pain in the ass to clean.

Sure they are more intense and more parts involved than the CB750 carbs but still not bad. To me what was the biggest pain in the a$$ was getting everything unhooked and disconnected and out of the way to be able to get the carbs off the bike. Rebuilding was the easy part. I purchased the complete carb kit from Randakk's, not cheap just looked on their site $223.99 but well worth it. If your going to do it do it right.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #61 on:** October 12, 2016, 07:09:24 AM »

Quote from: dhall57 on October 12, 2016, 02:19:22 AM

Quote from: Bankerdanny on October 11, 2016, 03:03:08 PM
They are complicated and a pain in the ass to clean.
Sure they are more intense and more parts involved than the CB750 carbs but still not bad. To me what was the biggest pain in the a$$ was getting everything unhooked and disconnected and out of the way to be able to get the carbs off the bike. Rebuilding was the easy part. I purchased the complete carb kit from Randakk's, not cheap just looked on their site $223.99 but well worth it. If your going to do it do it right.

+1

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #62 on:** October 12, 2016, 08:35:58 AM »

His prices have gone up, I think I paid $169 for the kit in 2011.

Still, it is complete and I recommend spending the few extra dollars on the video tutorial. I had a laptop with the DVD playing on the bench next to me and just walked through it step by step. The idle circuits are extra finicky on the GL1000. I never got mine to consistently idle in almost 3 years of fiddling.

riverfever · « **Reply #63 on:** October 12, 2016, 04:24:11 PM »

Quote from: dhall57 on October 12, 2016, 02:19:22 AM

Quote from: Bankerdanny on October 11, 2016, 03:03:08 PM
They are complicated and a pain in the ass to clean.
Sure they are more intense and more parts involved than the CB750 carbs but still not bad. To me what was the biggest pain in the a$$ was getting everything unhooked and disconnected and out of the way to be able to get the carbs off the bike. Rebuilding was the easy part. I purchased the complete carb kit from Randakk's, not cheap just looked on their site $223.99 but well worth it. If your going to do it do it right.

Hoping to not have to rebuild the carbs but, if I do, then I will definitely do it correctly since they are so involved at getting to. Belts will be here in a few days. I'll get them on and then not worry about riding the thing around the neighborhood for 30 minutes or so each evening and see if running Seafoam through it will help clear the cobwebs. With how spotless everything else is on the bike (even the inside of the tank) I'd be a little surprised if the carbs were in that bad of shape.

riverfever · « **Reply #64 on:** October 15, 2016, 08:21:23 AM »

Belts got here yesterday and I'll see if the dealer has an o-ring for the water pump cap today. Then I can get this issue fixed and at least ride the thing a bit before winter hits.

bill440cars · « **Reply #65 on:** October 15, 2016, 10:12:54 AM »

I'll tell you, as has been said and I know you know, but that was quiet a deal on that Wing. I can certainly understand the different sort of feelings that you are having, on this deal from your friend. Totally understandable, because you are definitely a Decent sort of person.
I would have the same thoughts and feelings as you. But, sometimes, we just reach a point to where we are "Done" with something and want no more of it. But $200? Wow, don't think I would be THAT done with it. It IS too bad that you can't work that one into your Bikes, but understand that too. Wouldn't mind it myself, except that I don't have the money, room or time, to even deal with it. Beautiful Condition of that Wing though. Anyway, good luck with finding a good home for that one.

riverfever · « **Reply #66 on:** October 16, 2016, 01:24:41 PM »

Got the timing belts installed this morning and the cooling system refilled. Had to readjust the timing but the thing seems to be running pretty darn well. I took it out for about 40 minutes and it never dropped a cylinder. It's a little moody on cold starts and takes a bit of coaxing (no choke needed) so I suspect that's a tuning issue (too rich). That's been the story of my life with the 550. Wonder if backing out the air screws a touch would help?

grcamna2 · « **Reply #67 on:** October 16, 2016, 02:30:43 PM »

Quote from: riverfever on October 16, 2016, 01:24:41 PM

Got the timing belts installed this morning and the cooling system refilled. Had to readjust the timing but the thing seems to be running pretty darn well. I took it out for about 40 minutes and it never dropped a cylinder. It's a little moody on cold starts and takes a bit of coaxing (no choke needed) so I suspect that's a tuning issue (too rich). That's been the story of my life with the 550. Wonder if backing out the air screws a touch would help?

Running the Seafoam concentrated might clean out the pilot jet's a bit..

riverfever · « **Reply #68 on:** October 16, 2016, 03:39:25 PM »

Now that I don't worry about starting it up and having a belt break I am going to try to get it out each night for 30-40 minutes around town. I'll keep running seafoam through it while doing so and see if it gets any better.

riverfever · « **Reply #69 on:** October 16, 2016, 04:10:13 PM »

I also just verified where the mixture screw were. Stock is 2.5 turns out and these lean when screwed in. Mine were all set at 2 turns out so I reset them to 1.5 out. Started much better now but the motor was still a bit warm so we'll see what happens tomorrow when I get home from work.

riverfever · « **Reply #70 on:** October 23, 2016, 07:44:18 PM »

Well I've ridden the bike most evenings now for about 30 minutes at a time and it hasn't dropped any cylinders again. I've had several calls on it and while everyone raves about how clean the thing is, nobody has wanted it yet. I'm very tempted to register the damn thing and ride it for what's left of the season.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #71 on:** October 23, 2016, 10:14:21 PM »

Quote from: riverfever on October 23, 2016, 07:44:18 PM

Well I've ridden the bike most evenings now for about 30 minutes at a time and it hasn't dropped any cylinders again. I've had several calls on it and while everyone raves about how clean the thing is, nobody has wanted it yet. I'm very tempted to register the damn thing and ride it for what's left of the season.

Yeah

Why not just keep riding it for as long as you can until snow or ice hit.

riverfever · « **Reply #72 on:** October 25, 2016, 03:40:04 PM »

Had a guy wanting to negotiate via text last night. After some back and forth we finally settled at 17. It felt really weird though but we had plans to meet this afternoon. He flaked out. Again...I wasn't at all surprised when the text came through. But...in looking at the title again I realized that the guy I bought it from put a date on the back when he signed it which means I have to register it in my name now or else there will be a penalty for the time it sat and, depending on when it gets registered that could be a large penalty. So that's the plan. I'll register it in my name and ride it for what's left of the season. I'll put a billboard on the front of the Windjammer and then store it for winter and hope to sell it come spring.

dhall57 · « **Reply #73 on:** October 25, 2016, 03:48:14 PM »

Maybe Chris with all that's going on it's a sign you should just hold on to it

riverfever · « **Reply #74 on:** October 25, 2016, 03:56:52 PM »

I actually took it as a sign that it really needed to be in your hands Dwight.

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Author Topic: 1978 GL1000 (Read 13861 times)