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Elite IIIs come in bias and radial. The radials are for the 1800s. Yep they do have Elite IIIs for the GL1100A.

http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/fitmentguide.asp

As for the shock problem if you have the original shocks, they are air only no springs. If you fitted Progressive 416s (416-1622A is listed for the GL1100) they have a combination of air and springs. I've never used more than 10psi riding solo with them and usually about 55psi when two up, we aren't small folks either. They aren't cheap but I think they'd solve the suspension problem. It would be worth trying to rebuild your existing shocks, seal kits don't cost much so you'd not be out a lot if it didn't do the job. As others have mentioned the oil might begummyor non-existent by now.

 

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There is a connection kit to connect the 416s to the bike's air system. It's a couple of short pieces of airline, and an adapter to connect to the bike's banjo bolt. It's pretty inexpensive from Progressive if I remember right.

Hell of a deal Jackjohn, the lowest price I've seen for them is $349!

 

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jackjohn wrote:

Thanks Exavid. The Interstate doesn't have an on board compressor WingDawg, just an inflation nipple.

Sorry it slipped what a laughingly call my mind that you have an Interstate. So you need an adapter set up with a tee to the shocks and a Schrader valve on the center leg?

 

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wingdawg101 wrote:

jackjohn wrote:

Thanks Exavid. The Interstate doesn't have an on board compressor WingDawg, just an inflation nipple.

I thought they put one on the 82's on up, thanks!

The 1982 Aspencade I just picked up has a pump, I know for sure, it's in a box with a lot of other parts. The carbs are in two boxes. Reminds me of my first bike, a 650 Triumph thatI boughtin boxes. My first motorcycle repair course.

 

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SoulvilleUSA wrote:

Hey Guys,

I have a little Coleman air compressor that plugs into the cig lighter (aftermarket) that the previous owner installed... rather poorly. I have been thinking about modding the compressor to fit inside of the false tank cover and running a dual valve with a release assemblyto be able to adjust the front and rear air.

Sounds like a good idea to me. I've planned on doing something like that if my built in compressor failed. The control system for the Honda compressor wouldn't know the air was coming from a different compressor anyway and should work just fine from a different source. Several of those 12V compressors are compact enough and some put out a good bit more air.