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Finally driving my 1980 GL1100 standard. Some problems. No power at speed. I did not balance the carbs yet, but I'll probably take em off again this week to check/adjust float levels again, and balance after that. Hopefully this will help the power problem. Also, the bike backfires from the exhaust on the right side only when I am slowing down from ~20mph to stop. A friend suggested the float level could be to blame for the backfiring? Also, I only get about 20mpg, so maybe the gas on the right is getting dumped through the exhaust on the right and I just don't notice it until it causes backfiring at slow speed. Oh yeah, I put on Road King exhausts, in case that matters - they are pretty quiet and I don't think they restrict the exhaust any more than stock.
1. When I remove the vacuum piston, there is a small black quarter-moon shape plastic piece. When I remove that, there is a jet there. What is it for, and when does it get used? Does it control the piston height?
2. How can I get the needle out of the piston assy? I removed the white plug there, but the screw that holds the needle in is very stuck. Besides letting it soak in cleaner, maybe some mild heat? Suggestions, please?
3. When exactly does the air cutoff valve work? Is there a test I could do to make sure they are working? My bike does not backfire when on the highway (full throttle to none), only at slow speed, slowing down to a stop.
4. Dealer said $78 for a neutral switch! Outrageous! Electrical tape on the light for me!
Sorry for the long post, but I think this group will be up to the challenges? I've learned so much reading this forum. THANK YOU ALL!
Finally driving my 1980 GL1100 standard. Some problems. No power at speed. I did not balance the carbs yet, but I'll probably take em off again this week to check/adjust float levels again, and balance after that. Hopefully this will help the power problem. Also, the bike backfires from the exhaust on the right side only when I am slowing down from ~20mph to stop. A friend suggested the float level could be to blame for the backfiring? Also, I only get about 20mpg, so maybe the gas on the right is getting dumped through the exhaust on the right and I just don't notice it until it causes backfiring at slow speed. Oh yeah, I put on Road King exhausts, in case that matters - they are pretty quiet and I don't think they restrict the exhaust any more than stock.
1. When I remove the vacuum piston, there is a small black quarter-moon shape plastic piece. When I remove that, there is a jet there. What is it for, and when does it get used? Does it control the piston height?
2. How can I get the needle out of the piston assy? I removed the white plug there, but the screw that holds the needle in is very stuck. Besides letting it soak in cleaner, maybe some mild heat? Suggestions, please?
3. When exactly does the air cutoff valve work? Is there a test I could do to make sure they are working? My bike does not backfire when on the highway (full throttle to none), only at slow speed, slowing down to a stop.
4. Dealer said $78 for a neutral switch! Outrageous! Electrical tape on the light for me!
Sorry for the long post, but I think this group will be up to the challenges? I've learned so much reading this forum. THANK YOU ALL!
