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Redwing. wrote:
Black is the new Red........:tongue:
Redwing. wrote:
Black is the new Red........:tongue:
Hello everyone!
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:waving:I've just joined your site, I'm a newbie to the Goldwing Mechanic's; although I've had a triked GL1000 for the last three years.
Been ridding bikes for nearly 34 years, but never had much to do with fixing them:?
Got tail ended about thirty three years ago. This left me with some limited mobility and strength in the legs thats why I ride a trike!
I always wanted a Gl when they first came out but due to the smash I couldn't hold the weight! Or afford one for that matter.
A few of you guys may have seen me on a couple of other sites moaning about my GL's engine leaking oil, not pulling as she should, etc.
my trike is actually a 1000cc K2 type 76 to 77 on a S plate.
I bought her off a trader on eBay to be honest I was conned a bit!
She's never been well, I've even had her on the Dr Rods Surgery on Men & Motors TV. He couldn't fix her really either, they said it was down to lack of time allowed on each bike/trike.
So I've been learning how to fix her myself, not doing to bad, I've learnt a bit (with help of friends) about lecky and the carbs, balancing them, etc. She was starting to loose her pull at the top end, found it hard to touch 80 mph (only for over taking)! She used to be able to touch a lot, lot higher number if need be! I never pushed her, because I'm past the fast and blast stage; I like to see where I'm going and where 'ave bin (if you know what I mean)? Anyway I put the lose of power down to the piston rings, also she was showing oil in the water and in the number one pot (spark plug hole).
A week last Sunday she went bang! Twice! First on the left and very shortly after did the same on the right! Leaving Blue/black smoke coming out of both tail pipes and oil all over the floor! The funny thing was, she didn't stall and I was able to ride her home (just under 2 miles) She left an oil and water trail all the way back, she'll even start now if I turn the key? (but I won't).
So I thought as the bolt holes on the frame are the same on both the 1000 & 1100, I'd try and get an 1100 engine and fit it! I decided to do this, not just for more power but the 1100's seem to be more easily to obtain than the 1000's?
If anyone knows of either a GL1000, or GL1100 engine (in working order) please let me know.
All the best to all, Ride safe
Clive
RebuiltYorkie
I've just moved up to Cumbria, from Brum area (I'm a Yorkie, tis mi missis thats the Brummy) so I don't know many bikers or where to get bits and bobs from, to fix her (but I'm leaning Lol) So I thought that I'd try eBay again!
:waving:I've just joined your site, I'm a newbie to the Goldwing Mechanic's; although I've had a triked GL1000 for the last three years.
Been ridding bikes for nearly 34 years, but never had much to do with fixing them:?
Got tail ended about thirty three years ago. This left me with some limited mobility and strength in the legs thats why I ride a trike!
I always wanted a Gl when they first came out but due to the smash I couldn't hold the weight! Or afford one for that matter.
A few of you guys may have seen me on a couple of other sites moaning about my GL's engine leaking oil, not pulling as she should, etc.
my trike is actually a 1000cc K2 type 76 to 77 on a S plate.
I bought her off a trader on eBay to be honest I was conned a bit!
She's never been well, I've even had her on the Dr Rods Surgery on Men & Motors TV. He couldn't fix her really either, they said it was down to lack of time allowed on each bike/trike.
So I've been learning how to fix her myself, not doing to bad, I've learnt a bit (with help of friends) about lecky and the carbs, balancing them, etc. She was starting to loose her pull at the top end, found it hard to touch 80 mph (only for over taking)! She used to be able to touch a lot, lot higher number if need be! I never pushed her, because I'm past the fast and blast stage; I like to see where I'm going and where 'ave bin (if you know what I mean)? Anyway I put the lose of power down to the piston rings, also she was showing oil in the water and in the number one pot (spark plug hole).
A week last Sunday she went bang! Twice! First on the left and very shortly after did the same on the right! Leaving Blue/black smoke coming out of both tail pipes and oil all over the floor! The funny thing was, she didn't stall and I was able to ride her home (just under 2 miles) She left an oil and water trail all the way back, she'll even start now if I turn the key? (but I won't).
So I thought as the bolt holes on the frame are the same on both the 1000 & 1100, I'd try and get an 1100 engine and fit it! I decided to do this, not just for more power but the 1100's seem to be more easily to obtain than the 1000's?
If anyone knows of either a GL1000, or GL1100 engine (in working order) please let me know.
All the best to all, Ride safe
Clive
RebuiltYorkie
I've just moved up to Cumbria, from Brum area (I'm a Yorkie, tis mi missis thats the Brummy) so I don't know many bikers or where to get bits and bobs from, to fix her (but I'm leaning Lol) So I thought that I'd try eBay again!
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Redwing. wrote:
Maybe, however it could also be you old timers out in the islands,out of touch with reality.:crying::crying::crying:
Red used to be the fastest colour - ask Michael Schumacher.....:doh:
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It's must be that you guys from the UK dont know any better. :stumped:
:weightlifter::18red::weightlifter:
Maybe, however it could also be you old timers out in the islands,out of touch with reality.:crying::crying::crying:
Red used to be the fastest colour - ask Michael Schumacher.....:doh:
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Redwing. wrote:
Thanks
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:clapper::12black::clapper:
Redwing. wrote:
Redwing, who is your neighbour? I have only been a member for a short time and have obviously missed something....:doh:Try and tell my neighbour that. :weightlifter:
Thanks
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wingdawg101 wrote:
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wingdawg101 wrote:
only if they are riding a red wing......:action:Do they say "Mush" in Ireland ?
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I wish to retract my earlier statements on Black being the fastest colour, :blushing:
I place before you evidence that RED IS indeed the fastest colour.:doh:
http://www.newscientist.com/backpage.ns?id=mg18625042.600
Red, the fastest colour[or should that be infra red?]
Why, it asked, do "reds, oranges and yellows...seem to grab our attention while blues, indigos and violets are more reserved"?
The answer will come as a surprise to many: "This is due to the speed at which each colour travels towards the eye - reds, being produced by short-wave light, travel very quickly while blues are long waves which proceed more slowly."
Presumably, speculates Angela Cotton who spotted this, infrared has an even shorter wavelength and travels even faster to make us hot, while ultraviolet is longer and slower, giving it more time to interact and cause skin and eye damage.
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I wish to retract my earlier statements on Black being the fastest colour, :blushing:
I place before you evidence that RED IS indeed the fastest colour.:doh:
http://www.newscientist.com/backpage.ns?id=mg18625042.600
Red, the fastest colour[or should that be infra red?]
Why, it asked, do "reds, oranges and yellows...seem to grab our attention while blues, indigos and violets are more reserved"?
The answer will come as a surprise to many: "This is due to the speed at which each colour travels towards the eye - reds, being produced by short-wave light, travel very quickly while blues are long waves which proceed more slowly."
Presumably, speculates Angela Cotton who spotted this, infrared has an even shorter wavelength and travels even faster to make us hot, while ultraviolet is longer and slower, giving it more time to interact and cause skin and eye damage.
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Redwing. wrote:
and your point is? :shakehead:
Redwing. wrote:
Black Bart wrote:Hey Black Bart :stumped: Your a member since Dec.'04 :coollep:and your still not an Active one yet. :baffled:
I have only been a member for a short time and have obviously missed something.
:weightlifter::18red::weightlifter:
and your point is? :shakehead:
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well I reckon 12 posts to go to be an active member - 150 posts sounds like a possible threshhold so with that in mind and apologies to the everyone
well I reckon 12 posts to go to be an active member - 150 posts sounds like a possible threshhold so with that in mind and apologies to the everyone
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Oh well there goes another theory up in smoke .....
I wish to retract my earlier statements on Black being the fastest colour, :blushing:
I place before you evidence that RED IS indeed the fastest colour.:doh:
http://www.newscientist.com/backpage.ns?id=mg18625042.600
Red, the fastest colour[or should that be infra red?]
Why, it asked, do "reds, oranges and yellows...seem to grab our attention while blues, indigos and violets are more reserved"?
The answer will come as a surprise to many: "This is due to the speed at which each colour travels towards the eye - reds, being produced by short-wave light, travel very quickly while blues are long waves which proceed more slowly."
Presumably, speculates Angela Cotton who spotted this, infrared has an even shorter wavelength and travels even faster to make us hot, while ultraviolet is longer and slower, giving it more time to interact and cause skin and eye damage.
BB
Oh well there goes another theory up in smoke .....
I wish to retract my earlier statements on Black being the fastest colour, :blushing:
I place before you evidence that RED IS indeed the fastest colour.:doh:
http://www.newscientist.com/backpage.ns?id=mg18625042.600
Red, the fastest colour[or should that be infra red?]
Why, it asked, do "reds, oranges and yellows...seem to grab our attention while blues, indigos and violets are more reserved"?
The answer will come as a surprise to many: "This is due to the speed at which each colour travels towards the eye - reds, being produced by short-wave light, travel very quickly while blues are long waves which proceed more slowly."
Presumably, speculates Angela Cotton who spotted this, infrared has an even shorter wavelength and travels even faster to make us hot, while ultraviolet is longer and slower, giving it more time to interact and cause skin and eye damage.
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Hey Littlejohn I think were gonna need those boxing gloves after all
Hey Littlejohn I think were gonna need those boxing gloves after all
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Ok guys was meant to be a harmless bit of fun , most PHP boards have the thresholds set automatically , I know the one I run does but its a PHPBB, slightly different to this one. This one is much better!
Nuff said
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Ok guys was meant to be a harmless bit of fun , most PHP boards have the thresholds set automatically , I know the one I run does but its a PHPBB, slightly different to this one. This one is much better!
Nuff said
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With great power comes great responsibility........
That damn Valk has sooo much chrome, is divorce an option?:action:
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With great power comes great responsibility........
That damn Valk has sooo much chrome, is divorce an option?:action:
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