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HI there, I'm new to the forum and I hope you all can help.:baffled:
I've got an 84' GL 1200 standard and I have a noise that sounds like a chain rattle in the tranny. The bike only has 40,000k on it. It sat for 4+ years before I aquired it so I have changed the cam belts, cleaned the carbs, new spark plugs, K&N filter, fuel filter, oil change, and replaced the vacum lines. The noise is quieter above 3000 rpm but still present. Could the drive chain be worn or the tensioner be stuck? I was told that if the carbs weren't just right it could cause some of the noise. I also have a loud backfire when coming off the throttle right around 1500 to 2000 rpm. It accelerates strong and the motor is very quiet. This is my first Goldwing so I'm not really sure what noises are normal. One more thing, at part throttle the engine feels alittle rough and anemic. I might have missed something in the carb cleaning.The charging system is good. The plugs do seem alittle "wet" even after driving around for 30-40 minutes. I'm only choking it for 15-30 secs as it is has been in the high 90's around here. The bike does not get hot and there are no other noises either during acceleration or during decceleration. Thanks
HI there, I'm new to the forum and I hope you all can help.:baffled:
I've got an 84' GL 1200 standard and I have a noise that sounds like a chain rattle in the tranny. The bike only has 40,000k on it. It sat for 4+ years before I aquired it so I have changed the cam belts, cleaned the carbs, new spark plugs, K&N filter, fuel filter, oil change, and replaced the vacum lines. The noise is quieter above 3000 rpm but still present. Could the drive chain be worn or the tensioner be stuck? I was told that if the carbs weren't just right it could cause some of the noise. I also have a loud backfire when coming off the throttle right around 1500 to 2000 rpm. It accelerates strong and the motor is very quiet. This is my first Goldwing so I'm not really sure what noises are normal. One more thing, at part throttle the engine feels alittle rough and anemic. I might have missed something in the carb cleaning.The charging system is good. The plugs do seem alittle "wet" even after driving around for 30-40 minutes. I'm only choking it for 15-30 secs as it is has been in the high 90's around here. The bike does not get hot and there are no other noises either during acceleration or during decceleration. Thanks