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philcsand
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Posted: Tue Dec 13th, 2005 08:44 pm | 1st Post |
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Ok, so a lot of us like to work on our own bikes. Having to pull out the engine to get at things is not a very user-friendly design. Also, spaces that only a 3 year old's hand can get into are not cool.
Here's the guidelines:
1. Don't use sub-standard parts (especially in the electrical system)
2. Do not build bikes in such a way that you need to remove entire systems to reach common maintenence items. (For instance, needing to remove the radiator to get to the timing belts on the 1200's, and needing to pull the engine to replace the clutch / starter motor)
3. Build bikes with enough clearence around maintenence items that normal sized adult hands can reach in to work on things.
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weewillywing
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Posted: Tue Dec 13th, 2005 11:43 pm | 2nd Post |
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| Try replacing a water pump or alternator on a GL1800! Darned fuel tank has to be pulled first.
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goldwinger
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Posted: Wed Dec 14th, 2005 04:46 pm | 3rd Post |
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| Sorry guys, I think it's like cars they want and designed the bikes to be taken back to the dealer.
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LilJack
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Posted: Fri Mar 17th, 2006 08:44 pm | 4th Post |
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goldwinger wrote: Sorry guys, I think it's like cars they want and designed the bikes to be taken back to the dealer.
I think we got a winner here, that's why I like my 1972 Ford truck. I can work on that without pulling the engine or needing a computer to do it.
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wheeler1963
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Posted: Fri Jul 21st, 2006 05:15 pm | 5th Post |
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| And lets not forget replacing the air fliter!! I shouldn't have to take the entire top of the bike apart to replace one of the most basic items. Last edited on Fri Jul 21st, 2006 05:23 pm by wheeler1963
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wingnut
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Posted: Fri Jul 21st, 2006 10:42 pm | 6th Post |
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weewillywing wrote: Try replacing a water pump or alternator on a GL1800! Darned fuel tank has to be pulled first.
You don't have to pull it out of the frame, pulling it back a bit gives enough space to work. Still not the easiest of jobs as it's a couple of hours work just to get the tank out of the way. I can't see why Honda didn't put the water pump at the front of the engine, like on all previous Goldwings.
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