What do you need to know about the GL1000 ignition?
This includes coils, plug wires, plug caps, spark plugs, ballast resistor, breaker points, condenser, ignition advance mechanism, ignition switch, kill switch, main fuse, battery, and all associated wiring harness components. Ignition performance and timing is critical on GL1000s! Ignition problems often mimic carb problems to an untrained ear.
How can I tell if my GL1000 battery is weak?
Put the old one back as a test. Weak battery – one classic sign of a weak battery is a tendency for the engine to fire right after you release the starter button. Bad main fuse … these can fail without “blowing”…results in intermittent high resistance to the entire wiring harness.
What happens if you have a faulty stator on a GL1000?
Faulty stator, rectifier or voltage regulator. GL1000s require full function of the charging system for the ignition to perform as designed. If the charge voltage is substandard, ignition performance will suffer dramatically. Electronic ignitions (like Dyna) are typically powered through the turn signal circuit.
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.
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.
Put the old one back as a test. Weak battery – one classic sign of a weak battery is a tendency for the engine to fire right after you release the starter button. Bad main fuse … these can fail without “blowing”…results in intermittent high resistance to the entire wiring harness.
This includes coils, plug wires, plug caps, spark plugs, ballast resistor, breaker points, condenser, ignition advance mechanism, ignition switch, kill switch, main fuse, battery, and all associated wiring harness components. Ignition performance and timing is critical on GL1000s! Ignition problems often mimic carb problems to an untrained ear.
“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.
Why does my GL1100 Goldwing hesitate when starting?
If your exhaust has a leak (or your intake) it can cause odd problems like this. Verify the integrity of the exhaust and make sure it isn’t leaking or rusted through anywhere. Hesitation as you describe can be caused by a variety of things.
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.
How to adjust carbs on a GL1100 Goldwing?
3 – Make sure your throttle cable adjustment isn’t too tight. Verify by adjusting it loose and making sure the throttle mechanism on the carbs is hitting the idle adjustment bolt. 4 – Make sure your idle is turned all the way out. If the above is all good and the bike is still running fast then it is time to sync the carbs.
If your exhaust has a leak (or your intake) it can cause odd problems like this. Verify the integrity of the exhaust and make sure it isn’t leaking or rusted through anywhere. Hesitation as you describe can be caused by a variety of things.
3 – Make sure your throttle cable adjustment isn’t too tight. Verify by adjusting it loose and making sure the throttle mechanism on the carbs is hitting the idle adjustment bolt. 4 – Make sure your idle is turned all the way out. If the above is all good and the bike is still running fast then it is time to sync the carbs.
What are the problems with a GL1000 battery?
Problem with wiring from coils to points. Typical problem areas include the junction with the condenser assembly (to the left of the battery) and the “pigtail” which connects to the actual points assembly…very easy to have a short or partial short here. Bad condenser …did you replace?
What causes fuel starvation on a GL1000?
Fuel Starvation Possibilities (or sometimes dead cylinders that mimic an ignition problem): A blockage inside the fuel tank. Perhaps this has migrated also to the fuel inlet screens under the float valves. If you suspect a tank blockage, siphon most of the fuel from the tank and remove the petcock.
What kind of idle jets do GL1100 carbs have?
“GL1100 carbs had two different types of idle jets. The ’80 and ’81 carbs have the idle jets pressed into the carb bodies while the ’82 and ’83 carbs have removable idle jets. Do NOT try to remove the pressed in idle jets!!! They must be cleaned in place.”
Are there any problems with Honda GL1100 carb?
Another problem you may come into when working with GL1100 carburetors is dealing with idle mixture screws that seem to be super glued into the carburetor bodies. They don’t always come out as easily as the GL1000 carb idle mixture screws do.
Fuel Starvation Possibilities (or sometimes dead cylinders that mimic an ignition problem): A blockage inside the fuel tank. Perhaps this has migrated also to the fuel inlet screens under the float valves. If you suspect a tank blockage, siphon most of the fuel from the tank and remove the petcock.