| Author | Post |
|---|
Moose
Member
back to top
|
Posted: Sun Jun 18th, 2006 04:08 pm | 1st Post |
|
While replacing the timing belts and pulse generators on my 85 GL 1200, I pulled the radiator and to my dismay, no thermostat !  That would explain the long warm up time needed to get the bike to run right and why it was almost impossible to ride when the air temp was in the low 50's and upper 40's Question. Is there a non-Honda thermostat available? Thanks in advance. Moose
____________________
Moose
Smokin' Moose BBQ Team
|
Hobie1
Senior Member
back to top
|
Posted: Sun Jun 18th, 2006 05:17 pm | 2nd Post |
|
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&from=R10&satitle=gl1200+thermostat&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC6&bs=Search&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D1&coaction=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search&fgtp=&fmmk=&fmmd=&fylo=&fyhi=&mppfQy=gl1200&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=ZIP%2FPostal&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=
This is all I could come up with. Hope someone can get you a part number that you could buy locally.
Hobie
____________________
Mark
Wineberry 1983 Interstate
|
SilverDave
Senior Member
back to top
|
Posted: Sun Jun 18th, 2006 06:59 pm | 3rd Post |
|
Rumour has it , that although there are several non-Honda thermostats, that fit in the space, and "function" well .... that only the Honda OEM Thermostat actually opens enough to properly cool a 1200. .. (as in ... non OEM tend to cause overheating on warm days, 'cause they only partially open ) SilverDave 
____________________
1985 Aspy Pinstriped Powder Blue & Matching blue Trailer.
"Mathematics is the Music of the Mind"
Gray-haired bikers don't get that way from pure luck.
|
Biker John
Very Active Member
back to top
|
Posted: Sun Jun 18th, 2006 08:10 pm | 4th Post |
|
Here is a new OEM for you about 33 bucks, and they show there in stock.
http://houseofmotorcycles.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/oem_schematic_view~schem_dept_id~212989~section_dept_id~1~section_dept_name~OEM+%28Stock%29+Parts~dept_type_id~2~model_dept_year~1985~model_dept_mfr~Honda~model_dept_id~206420~model_dept_name~GL1200A+%28Gold+Wing+Aspencade%29.asp
Hope this helps.
Last edited on Sun Jun 18th, 2006 08:50 pm by Biker John
____________________
John
2006 GL1800
Dark Red
Replaced 1984 ASP with over 115,000 fun miles
|
exavid
Top Poster
back to top
|
Posted: Sun Jun 18th, 2006 08:23 pm | 5th Post |
|
| Wingnut, our esteemed proprietor posted on the Goldwing Tips page that the Stant 13868 and the NAPA 101 thermostats will fit the 1100. According to my parts manuals the 1100 has a Honda #19300-657-003 and the 1200 has #193-MG9-000. Looking at the pictures however the whole assembly, thermostat, housing and the cooling pipes look the same so I'm pretty sure the same thermostat would work for both.
____________________
If you can't ride, fly or sail it, why bother?
Paul W.
|
Biker John
Very Active Member
back to top
|
Posted: Mon Jun 19th, 2006 05:27 pm | 6th Post |
|
| Sent you a PM about a new OEM thermostat
____________________
John
2006 GL1800
Dark Red
Replaced 1984 ASP with over 115,000 fun miles
|
NeedleNick
Active Member
back to top
|
Posted: Mon Jun 19th, 2006 08:28 pm | 7th Post |
|
"Rumour has it . . ." Never trust rumors!
Some folks are concerned that the aftermarket thermostats have a smaller opening which could restrict water flow. Good point, BUT here's what I discovered - not from heresay or rumor but by actually testing.
I purchased an aftermarket 180 deg. t-stat (I believe it was a Stant Premium) for less than $10. I took out my old original Honda thermostat and dropped them both in a pan of water with a candy thermometer to show the temp.
At 180 the new Stant began to open, like it should. At 190+ the original began to open, like it should. At just over 200 I shut off the heat and noticed that the Stant Premium was opened much wider than the Honda, so even though the Stant has a smaller hole it opens further meaning the overall flow should be roughly the same.
To be fair, there are several brands and levels of quality in aftermarket thermostats. Maybe I just stumbled on a good one, but there are options to paying big for an original Honda part.
____________________
Later,
Nick B.
'86 GL1200 Interstate (sold but fondly remembered)
'95 GL1500 SE Pearl White Anniversary Edition
http://www.berrysweb.com/motorcycle.htm
|
DigbyODell
Senior Member
back to top
|
Posted: Mon Jun 19th, 2006 10:38 pm | 8th Post |
|
So is there a deffinate answer as to NAPA replacement for the 1200 thermo.? I looked on the tips page and didn't see it
____________________
Diggers Ride
^^99 1500 Aspencade
Da Boss's ride
^^ 86 Yamaha FAZER
rightchange.com
I will buy anything as long as it is $11
|
beachbuddy0253
Very Active Member
back to top
|
Posted: Tue Jun 20th, 2006 01:00 am | 9th Post |
|
| A CARQUEST 62438 is the exact match, I replaced mine in my 1985 1200 Interstate and it runs great, even in the 90 deg. weather. I paid less than $10. good luck
|
beachbuddy0253
Very Active Member
back to top
|
Posted: Tue Jun 20th, 2006 01:00 am | 10th Post |
|
| A CARQUEST 62438 is the exact match, I replaced mine in my 1985 1200 Interstate and it runs great, even in the 90 deg. weather. I paid less than $10. good luck
|
DigbyODell
Senior Member
back to top
|
Posted: Tue Jun 20th, 2006 02:16 am | 11th Post |
|
Thank you Beachbuddy
Thank you Beachbuddy
____________________
Diggers Ride
^^99 1500 Aspencade
Da Boss's ride
^^ 86 Yamaha FAZER
rightchange.com
I will buy anything as long as it is $11
|
NeedleNick
Active Member
back to top
|
Posted: Tue Jun 20th, 2006 02:52 am | 12th Post |
|
Sorry I didn't give an actual part number above . The thermostat I used was a Stant #45368 (180 degree).
Also, VERY important!!! You need to drill a small (1/8" is good) hole in the outer flange of thermostat and install with hole facing up. This allows air to bleed past the thermostat when refilling system so you don't end up air locked. The Honda thermostat also has this bleed hole.
____________________
Later,
Nick B.
'86 GL1200 Interstate (sold but fondly remembered)
'95 GL1500 SE Pearl White Anniversary Edition
http://www.berrysweb.com/motorcycle.htm
|
Current time is 06:04 pm
| |
|
