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RebuiltYorkie

Discussion Starter · Jul 1, 2005

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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!

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RebuiltYorkie

Discussion Starter · #61 · Jul 3, 2005

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:action::action::action::action::action::action::action::action::action::action::action::action:

Thats a good'n It's the way you tell 'em!:leprechaun:

Black Bart

· #62 · Jul 3, 2005

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Redwing. wrote:

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:

BB

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G

· #63 · Jul 3, 2005

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Try and tell my neighbour that. :weightlifter:
Michael Schumacher has nothing to do with Goldwings. :whip:

:walker::18red::walker:

Brojees

· #64 · Jul 4, 2005

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Well Silverwing, around here I am the only tea drinker you see. All the rest drink coffee. And tea of course takes longer to prepare and drink properly. So I always leave a few minutes after the others and have to pass them all to

Lead the PACK in BLACK!!
Silverfox wrote:

Brojees wrote:

Redwing. wrote:

BenMC wrote:

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How can you safely pass Red Goldwings? It is becoming a serious problem.

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Hey Brojees, I am sorry but is your bike running rough or something at the moment, why are you having to overtake red bikes? Surely you always start and finish in front, since you ride a black bike:baffled::cooldevil::cooldevil::goofygrin::goofygrin:. My problem has always been worrying what I might bump into whilst looking over my shoulder for red bikes.:shock::clapper::clapper::clapper:

Pete

Silverfox

· #65 · Jul 4, 2005

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Tht explains it Bojees, I was worried for a moment. I only drink coffee so haven't had to do all that overtaking stuff before.:baffled::goofygrin:.

Pete.

Black Bart

· #66 · Jul 4, 2005

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Redwing. wrote:

Try and tell my neighbour that. :weightlifter:

Redwing, who is your neighbour? I have only been a member for a short time and have obviously missed something....:doh:

Thanks
BB
:clapper::12black::clapper:

Brojees

· #67 · Jul 4, 2005

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REDWING you might say lives a vicarious life. He assumes virtual ownership of all of his neighbours belongings and hence claims a Red Goldwing.

We all know, (but do not mention because REDWING is fragile), that he is only allowed to propel an old Honda 50 around by foot crooning Vroom Vroom. We are deciding right now if we should allow REDWING actual gas for the Honda 50, that is not looking in REDWING's favour.

As to the Actual GoldWing:
1. It belongs to the neighbour.
2. REDWING is only allowed to sit on it on special occasions, (Total Solar Eclipses)
3. It is BLACK

wingdawg101

· #68 · Jul 4, 2005

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Does he use the neighbors "computer" to get on the "Worlds Best GW site". too ?:baffled:

RebuiltYorkie

Discussion Starter · #69 · Jul 4, 2005

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May be? I bet it's a red one and he thinks it's fastest PC ever, ever, ever!!!!!!!!!!!!! :action:

Brojees

· #70 · Jul 4, 2005

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wingdawg101 wrote:

Does he use the neighbors "computer" to get on the "Worlds Best GW site". too ?:baffled:

He even uses the neighbours dog!! Poor pooch named Shep!

RebuiltYorkie

Discussion Starter · #71 · Jul 4, 2005

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:shock:NOT RED?

:cheeky1::cheeky1::cheeky1::cheeky1::cheeky1::cheeky1::action::action::action::action::action::action:

wingdawg101

· #72 · Jul 4, 2005

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Probably uses "Shep' to pull Him around on the "50" !:baffled:

Do they say "Mush" in Ireland ?

Black Bart

· #73 · Jul 4, 2005

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wingdawg101 wrote:

Do they say "Mush" in Ireland ?

only if they are riding a red wing......:action:

BB

Silverfox

· #74 · Jul 4, 2005

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Had a conversation with some folks only yesterday about how British comedy lacks the charecters like Morcombe and Wise, and the two Ronnies these days and also how American humour is lost on me or leaves me flat. Today, I have suddenly worked out why, the best comedy acts are too busy posting on here to have time for television!!:goofygrin::goofygrin::goofygrin::goofygrin::goofygrin:

If everyone swithed the goggle box off and came to this site on their computer, they would be splitting their sides, on both sides of the pond, as well as on the :leprechaun:Island in between. Many of you will recall the long winded stories that little Ronnie Corbett told from the comfort of his chair, well this is just like those meanderings, twisting and turning with no real relevence to the origional starting point.

I would hazard a guess that less than 25% of subjects discussed , ever stick to the point in hand. Someone from here should write sketches for the new comediens, the ratings would rocket.

Maybee to ride a Wing requires a warped sense of humour, and all the boring sensible people go off and buy other bikes, a survey should be done, and we should all be sycoanalized or whatever it is.

This site deffinately brightens my day!

:cooldj::goofygrin::waving::clapper::grinner:

:dude:

Pete

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wingdawg101

· #75 · Jul 4, 2005

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Does "Ronnie Corbett" make "Seats" ?!:baffled:

wannabe

· #76 · Jul 4, 2005

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Silverfox wrote:

This site deffinately brightens my day!:cooldj::goofygrin::waving::clapper::grinner::dude:

Pete

Hi - I'll certainly second that one Silverfox :cheeky1::cheeky1::clapper::clapper::cheeky1::cheeky1:

Brojees

· #77 · Jul 4, 2005

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wingdawg101 wrote:

Does "Ronnie Corbett" make "Seats" ?!:baffled:

To be sure and they brighten your day!

By the way speaking of seats, those air pads....How do you blow them up? I had an idea, but wondered if it might be corrosive.

Silverfox

· #78 · Jul 4, 2005

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wannabe wrote:

Hi - I'll certainly second that one Silverfox :cheeky1::cheeky1::clapper::clapper::cheeky1::cheeky1:

ME FIRST!!!!!!! Welcome Wannabe, to the greatest site on Earth!!:clapper::clapper::clapper:

Silverfox

· #79 · Jul 4, 2005

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Brojees wrote:

wingdawg101 wrote:

Does "Ronnie Corbett" make "Seats" ?!:baffled:

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To be sure and they brighten your day!

By the way speaking of seats, those air pads....How do you blow them up? I had an idea, but wondered if it might be corrosive.

careful Brojees, I tried blowing up my air seat, whilst on the move and ended up crashing my bike whilst I had me head between my legs!!:goofygrin:. I get the girlfriend to do it now and it's much safer!!:shock::goofygrin:

G

· #80 · Jul 4, 2005

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wingdawg101 wrote:

Does he use the neighbors "computer" to get on the "Worlds Best GW site". too ?:baffled:

Hey wingdawg101 :waving: Yes i have the use of my neighbours PC whenever i wish to use it. :clapper: He has given me a key of his house so i can get in when he is not there. :weightlifter:Just like tonight im here on my own.

:jumper::18red::jumper:

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