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Hi fellows,
I've got a 1980 GL1100 Interstate that runs just great but I seem to have a problem with sticking starter clutches. If I run it every day, everything works fine, but if it sits for just two or three days then the clutches stick and I have to do some push starting to free them up. Being a little handicapped this is not the way I want to start my day. I've changed the oil twice. The first time I ran 10W40 for about two weeks until it got so thin I couldnt change gears, and then I changed it to the 10W40 4 cycle motorcycle oil. Which seems to work ok, but I was wondering if I should be running something heavier like the 15W50 I have read about. Will changing to a heavier oil fix this? Is there some additive I should try. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
G. Ray Glenn Sr. Seattle Wa.
Proud rider of the classic 1980 GL1100 Interstate
"The first REAL Goldwing" IMHO
Hi fellows,
I've got a 1980 GL1100 Interstate that runs just great but I seem to have a problem with sticking starter clutches. If I run it every day, everything works fine, but if it sits for just two or three days then the clutches stick and I have to do some push starting to free them up. Being a little handicapped this is not the way I want to start my day. I've changed the oil twice. The first time I ran 10W40 for about two weeks until it got so thin I couldnt change gears, and then I changed it to the 10W40 4 cycle motorcycle oil. Which seems to work ok, but I was wondering if I should be running something heavier like the 15W50 I have read about. Will changing to a heavier oil fix this? Is there some additive I should try. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
G. Ray Glenn Sr. Seattle Wa.
Proud rider of the classic 1980 GL1100 Interstate
"The first REAL Goldwing" IMHO