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oldwingowner
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Posted: Wed Aug 27th, 2008 05:26 am | 1st Post |
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I found this site tromping around the net to better understand a problem I'm working through on my bike.
A little history.
Got my 81 GL1100 in 1983 after my wife refused to ride wth me any more on my old chopped out 72 SX650 Yamaha twin. I added the fairing, radio gear and intercom electronics. Started a family shortly after that and my bike spent the next 20+ years drained, wrapped in plastic and tarped except for the need to move it every couple of years required me to unwrap it and take it for a couple of short spins. As you can imagine it ran worse each time from the sitting.
The kids are now both away at college and with gas prices through the roof I have decided to get serious about riding again. At least for the week or 2 of summer we get around here.
Worked out most of the cobwebs except a little lower than expected compression which I assume is causing a slight "Lean" missfire when cruising around town at RPM's below 3K. After reading a few postings I believe the rings may be gummed up and sticking to the pistons and not seating right. Compression is running 140 - 155 psi with a warm engine but that even jumps round each time I run the test. Adding a little oil into the cylinders during the compression test wil bring the compression up to 185 PSI on all cylinders.
I plan to try soaking the cylinders with EZ Lube for a few days as discussed in one of the postings.
Does anyone know how to repair tears in the seat. One of our cats decided to use it as a scratching post a few years back. I purchased a vinyl repair kit that uses some filler goo and a heating tool but have not worked up the courage to try it yet. I may may it worse.
This is a geat site.
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UBarW
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Posted: Wed Aug 27th, 2008 06:14 am | 2nd Post |
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Welcome from Cottage Grove!
Keep searching and reading, you will learn all you need from these great people!
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mikef
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Posted: Wed Aug 27th, 2008 06:31 am | 3rd Post |
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Lookie here, UBar......you're getting all kinds of new friends to ride with. 
Welcome to the forum, oldwingowner. Lots of good stuff here....
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Speedratchet
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Posted: Wed Aug 27th, 2008 12:29 pm | 4th Post |
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Hello Oldwingowner and welcome from Arizona.
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Bike History: 08 GL1800 Goldwing, 02 H-D Wide Glide, 90 Suz GSX 750 Katana, 88 Suz GSX600F Katana, 79 Yam XS1100, 84 H-D Low Rider, 83 Kaw KZ750 Spectre, 79 Hon CX500 Custom, 78 Yam XS650 Special, 77 Yam YZ125, 75 Yam MX 80
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Rudy
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Posted: Wed Aug 27th, 2008 12:44 pm | 5th Post |
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mikef wrote: Lookie here, UBar......you're getting all kinds of new friends to ride with.
Welcome to the forum, oldwingowner. Lots of good stuff here....
People in the Portland area don't mingle that much with anyone further south than Salem and definately not Eugene and below. Hell that's almost California down there.
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Rabbit
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Posted: Wed Aug 27th, 2008 01:57 pm | 6th Post |
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Welcome from the
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A Big Welcome From TEXAS
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Tynkerbelle
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Posted: Wed Aug 27th, 2008 02:48 pm | 7th Post |
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oldwingowner wrote:
Does anyone know how to repair tears in the seat.
 Hi Oldwingowner! Welcome to the Forum!
We restored an 81 last year and used a skin to cover the seat instead of trying to repair it cost was under $100 for the skin.
Tynk from Florida
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UBarW
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Posted: Wed Aug 27th, 2008 04:18 pm | 8th Post |
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Rudy wrote:
mikef wrote: Lookie here, UBar......you're getting all kinds of new friends to ride with.
Welcome to the forum, oldwingowner. Lots of good stuff here....
People in the Portland area don't mingle that much with anyone further south than Salem and definately not Eugene and below. Hell that's almost California down there.
I keep a personal safety zone, a bit of Wyoming, around me all the time. That way, no matter where I go, I am not really in Oregon.
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Button Lady
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Posted: Wed Aug 27th, 2008 05:04 pm | 9th Post |
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Hey! from Hamburg, NY
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Come in, sit down, relax, converse
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badass
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Posted: Wed Aug 27th, 2008 05:23 pm | 10th Post |
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Hi....welcome from the Netherlands!!!
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Previous bikes in random order:
GL1200 Interstate 3x
Honda Transalp
Honda CB900C
Suzuki Burgman
Yamaha XV920
Yamaha TDM 900
Kawasaki Vulcan 1500
Yamaha Diversion 900
Honda Shadow 800
GL1100Interstate
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mikef
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Posted: Wed Aug 27th, 2008 07:38 pm | 11th Post |
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Rudy wrote: mikef wrote: Lookie here, UBar......you're getting all kinds of new friends to ride with.
Welcome to the forum, oldwingowner. Lots of good stuff here....
People in the Portland area don't mingle that much with anyone further south than Salem and definately not Eugene and below. Hell that's almost California down there.
I have an opinion why that is, but I'll keep that to myself......
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Wolfman
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Posted: Thu Aug 28th, 2008 01:50 am | 12th Post |
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Hello from Virginia,
Welcome Aboard!!!!!
Glad to have you with us!
I recommend you post your question over in the technical section. Most of the gurus won't see it over here.
Last edited on Thu Aug 28th, 2008 01:51 am by Wolfman
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Posted: Thu Aug 28th, 2008 05:39 am | 13th Post |
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Welcome to this Great Site!
Alot great folks here!
Pull up a chair and grab your favorite beverage and join in the fun
Ride Safe, Ray
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Rudy
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Posted: Thu Aug 28th, 2008 12:24 pm | 14th Post |
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mikef wrote: Rudy wrote: mikef wrote: Lookie here, UBar......you're getting all kinds of new friends to ride with.
Welcome to the forum, oldwingowner. Lots of good stuff here....
People in the Portland area don't mingle that much with anyone further south than Salem and definately not Eugene and below. Hell that's almost California down there.
I have an opinion why that is, but I'll keep that to myself......
Yes... you... do.
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badass
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Posted: Fri Aug 29th, 2008 05:56 pm | 15th Post |
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| Hi....welcome from the Netherlands!!!
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Previous bikes in random order:
GL1200 Interstate 3x
Honda Transalp
Honda CB900C
Suzuki Burgman
Yamaha XV920
Yamaha TDM 900
Kawasaki Vulcan 1500
Yamaha Diversion 900
Honda Shadow 800
GL1100Interstate
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Redneck biker
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Posted: Mon Sep 1st, 2008 07:42 pm | 16th Post |
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just across town
is ya on a ride
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Posted: Mon Sep 1st, 2008 11:36 pm | 17th Post |
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