Recent content by DeansZG

The front master cylinder on my '81 Interstate started leaking & instead of rebuilding it, because of the scuzzy reservoir & the overpriced re-build kits, I bought a brand new m/c off of flea-bay. The seller listed it as a direct replacement for "80-'81 goldwings. Got it mounted up, bled it...

Don't forget about front / rear wheel alignment either. Find a pr. of STRAIGHT 2x4's about 8 ft long (pvc tubing will also work). Also called the "string test", but I find it easier to measure the clearance if you don't have a helper, using the aforementioned items. I use a zip ty to...

Has anyone tried the Continental Rear Conti Go 140/80V-17 as a replacement for the oem 130/17 sizing? Looking for a larger rear tire option and noticed this one along w/ the Continental Rear Trail Attack 2 140/80HR-17 (which is tempting for those gravel two-tracks in n. Michigan) :mrgreen...

Thanks for the info!

Is the speedometer for an '83 Interstate the same as an '81 Interstate? My speedo went fubar on the way home from work yesterday, but the odo still works. Found a speedo from an '83 at one of the local salvage yards & before I purchase it was wondering if it'll work. Thanks in advance! -DeansZG-

will do.....more than likely, it'll be a last minute notice.... better yet, shoot me your e-mail, mine is; dwester one(use the numeral) at people pc dot com

picked up an '81 Interstate daily rider in need of some TLC a couple of weeks ago as a stablemate for my ZZR1200 and to quiet down my M.B.S. (multi-bike-syndrome). :mischief: Lots & lots of great ideas / helpful suggestions along w/ what seems to be a great bunch of folks! :rocks: Do a fair...