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    Changing rear swing arm??!

    I’ve discussed this before but would like to throw this out?? I’m putting an 83 swing arm on but still using my 81 rim, by doing this what and or size can I get by with as far as width??? Thanks
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    Rebuilding front brakes

    I have front brakes to rebuild and I’m sure it might need honing but since the cylinders are aluminum,..,what’s the best advice in doing this job
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    81 change out rim18” to a 16”

    Does anyone here have an idea on the reared change out???????
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    81 change out rim18” to a 16”

    I Have everything to change out the rear but was concerned about the high RPM. My question is could I keep the 18 inch tire rim and get an 18” Wider tire still using the 16” swing arm to accommodate 18” wider tire??? Any thoughts would be welcome!!! Badorderbob 🤪
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    changing rear ends

    Been awhile, finally have all parts to change out rear ends (wheels/rims 81to 83mags, 19/17 to 18/16's). For those and any one else, it was said the changing would raise my RPM some, would using an 83 rear differential instead of the 81 help bring down the RPM's?? I've been told in past it's...
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    Single Carb Conversion: Adapt the stock plenum

    OK I know this is an old thread , but what was the outcome of this, ?....BUMP,.....lol Bob
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    Where the heck is everyone?!?

    Waiting for some good weather,...been to chilly for these old bones to do my projects. :smilie_happy: later
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    140/80/17 to fit bike,..

    Beautiful :wave: Joe,.I'm going to use a used tire. Thanks again, .....Winter project I'll post when I do the change.Have a great day and thanks again everyone. :hi:
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    140/80/17 to fit bike,..

    Would a140/80/17 work,...by all info it's a little lower and a little wider,.......that's why I bought an 82 swing arm for my 81gl1100 thinking I have or will have more room. I know 130 series will work on my 81 swing but I was hoping to use the 82 swing arm for a bigger/ wider tire. I would...
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    140/80/17 to fit bike,..

    Ok trying to correct this post, ...I'm running a130/90/17,... I was hoping to run a 140/80/17 with the 82 gl swing arm,...www.tacomaworld.com posts the difference between tires,..... 130 width 5.12 ......140 5.51 130 height 4.61.......140 4.41 130 diameter 26.21.....140 25 130 circum...
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    140/80/17 to fit bike,..

    Ok, here's the question, ?.l bought an 82 swing arm thinking about putting a 140/80/17 on it,....reasoning behind thought is 130/90/17 are becoming hard to find or go to a 130/90/16 tire. Wanting the rim ,tire, I want will cost me to much..Do you all think this will fit,......the 1200 swing arm...
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    1500 swing arm mod attempt to fit 4 cylinder oldwings

    Thanks Joe, I found it cheaper for the 1100 82,83 swing arm exchange. I'm just hoping to run a tire size 150, .....will I have to do some tinkering on the swing arm if I do?
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    1500 swing arm mod attempt to fit 4 cylinder oldwings

    The more thought about using the 1200 transplant would make it to long. ..6 inches would not work with my trike training wheels. So I'm thinking about using an 82 or 83 swing arm ,...I believe they are both the same swing arm??? Correct me if they are not. Now can I use a 140 or maybe a 150...
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    1500 swing arm mod attempt to fit 4 cylinder oldwings

    Thanks Joe,.I should have said my bike is an81 1100 wanting or was thinking of doing the 83 swing arm swap but if I can do the 84 1200 swing arm, personally I think the best would be the 1200 switch. Then I could do the car tire,... since I will not be leaning in the curves anymore, the...
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    1500 swing arm mod attempt to fit 4 cylinder oldwings

    Well done Joe,...read the whole post like the mod :music: !! I'd like to go over a few things to be sure I understand this correctly :nea: . and if I understand, this as using a 84 1200 swing arm and pumpkin, using the 84 drive shaft. Modification to the tire and brake position. Is this a...
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    overcharging????????

    Since my selonoid replacement, my 50 amp alternator conversion is putting more out at about 14.3 at 2500 rpm and same at about 3500rpm,...idle is 12.1 at 1000rpm. My concern is overcharging, ......battery I have is an agm Odyssey. Corresion was a big factor of the selonoid melt down. I still...
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    starter melted

    Update,....got the parts and had to figure out the wiring hookup. My old solenoid was round with the fuse in back, my new one is square fuse in front.And was for the Gl 1500 and Valk., figured it might hold up better. But after a few tries of figuring out the wiring, she's up and :Egyptian...
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    starter melted

    I was a little worried that it was from all the Leds I put on ,...but I let my son use it over the summer while recouping and he said two times the bike just stopped. He wiggled the solenoid and was lucky to get the bike restarted. By the looks & condition of the solenoid, he was lucky to get...
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    starter melted

    Thanks,...got new wire pigtail & solenoid bought and on its way!......appreciate the help very much! !!!!! Thanks Guys Bob :hi: :salute:
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