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I bought my first wing a 1986 GL 1200 a few months ago. I got it at a good price because there was a problem with it. After about 3 miles she would cut out and would not start again for about 1 hour. The seller figured it was the fuel pump, he had already replaced the ignition system and the stator was replaced last year. She sounded great when she was running. Over the last month or so she got harder to start and eventually just died.
Going through the threads on this forum I got the suspicion that it may be the Pulse generators. I ordered the gennys and timing belts (no point in doing one without the other)
Yesterday I decided to take the bull by the horns and make a start. Armed with my Haynes manual I removed all the body bits and timing covers-- This was a lot further than i had expected to get.
Started back at it again this morning , everything was going fine until i tried to trace the route for the pulse generator cable, I eventually got the new one through- this must have taken about 2 hours. Replacing the belts, checking tensioners and leaks went well. I had everything back together by 3pm (excluding the body parts, I intend giving them a good cleaning while they are off).
I gave it a few turn overs without the plugs fitted just to make sure there were no funny noises--sounded ok. Now for the real test---With fingers and legs crossed I pushed the starter button. Eureka :clapper:She started first go. Sounds sweet. Left her running for about 30 mins and she has started every time since. I havent had her out for a drive yet but it looks like my problems are solved.
I then decided to fit a optimate 3 charger connection to maintain the battery over the winter. Good job I did, I discovered that the 3 wires from the stator had fused together, they had been rubbing off the metal holder where there should have been a connector block. This was easily fixed and properly protected. I only hope that the stator has not been damaged.
:stumped:Next job is to fit a Ammeter or Voltmeter which is the best option ?
I bought my first wing a 1986 GL 1200 a few months ago. I got it at a good price because there was a problem with it. After about 3 miles she would cut out and would not start again for about 1 hour. The seller figured it was the fuel pump, he had already replaced the ignition system and the stator was replaced last year. She sounded great when she was running. Over the last month or so she got harder to start and eventually just died.
Going through the threads on this forum I got the suspicion that it may be the Pulse generators. I ordered the gennys and timing belts (no point in doing one without the other)
Yesterday I decided to take the bull by the horns and make a start. Armed with my Haynes manual I removed all the body bits and timing covers-- This was a lot further than i had expected to get.
Started back at it again this morning , everything was going fine until i tried to trace the route for the pulse generator cable, I eventually got the new one through- this must have taken about 2 hours. Replacing the belts, checking tensioners and leaks went well. I had everything back together by 3pm (excluding the body parts, I intend giving them a good cleaning while they are off).
I gave it a few turn overs without the plugs fitted just to make sure there were no funny noises--sounded ok. Now for the real test---With fingers and legs crossed I pushed the starter button. Eureka :clapper:She started first go. Sounds sweet. Left her running for about 30 mins and she has started every time since. I havent had her out for a drive yet but it looks like my problems are solved.
I then decided to fit a optimate 3 charger connection to maintain the battery over the winter. Good job I did, I discovered that the 3 wires from the stator had fused together, they had been rubbing off the metal holder where there should have been a connector block. This was easily fixed and properly protected. I only hope that the stator has not been damaged.
:stumped:Next job is to fit a Ammeter or Voltmeter which is the best option ?