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    Tapping into engine coolant for heat

    The clear hose might help to identify any flow problems as well maybe? Good job! Looks like your on the right track.
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    Low Beam Headlite flashes intermittently

    Sweet!!! I'll give a try and report back then!
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    Low Beam Headlite flashes intermittently

    My headlite on my 82 Goldwing Interstate on low beam only will intermittently flash on and off forcing me to run the high beam all the time. Any ideas as to what the cause and cure is for this situation?
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    sound of new exhaust for hooch

    Sounds like Hooch is a winner there Joe!
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    Upgrading the 1983 Rear master cylinder

    There needs to be an alternate m/c design for these oldwings since there is no replacements made anymore just rebuild kits and its just like anything else...after a few rebuilds its eventually gonna have to be replaced for the bike to be usable and at least this gives another option to be able...
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    New member and sooooooo much to learn!

    Shouldn't the 82 ( with unlinked brakes ) front brakes stop the bike easier and faster that the rears alone? In my search for front pads while getting them for the rears I found the front pads and rear pads are identical. So if true then the fronts should bring the oldwing down faster than just...
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    Upgrading the 1983 Rear master cylinder

    And their theory is if we make it simple we lose money. Not realizing that if they made it easily repairable that more people would be inclined to purchase.
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    Upgrading the 1983 Rear master cylinder

    Possibly use a brake line union?
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    Upgrading the 1983 Rear master cylinder

    On a brass adapter with male fittings on both ends....possible oreilly's and may have to add a male nipple to one end or lowe's has a pretty good selection of brass fittings. May not be the correct threads...not sure what they are on the oldwing.
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    Upgrading the 1983 Rear master cylinder

    On the line maybe a couple 90 degree brass adapters? And if the back hole was lined up couldn't the throw be shortened just a bit to compensate? Then maybe as you said a piece of steel ...bolted to the frame and then drilled and bolted to the m/c keeping it lined up? Is there enough clearance...
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    Bertha's Single Carb Conversion Chapter Deaux Plus a major transplant revival

    Great to hear krakum! Love it! Another oldwing springs back to life and the owner is enjoying it!!!
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    Upgrading the 1983 Rear master cylinder

    Dan that new m/c looks pretty sweet and I'll bet with a swap of the stock res...you'll have er go n in no time! I'm very interested in how you mount it so please keep the info coming!
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    Bertha's Single Carb Conversion Chapter Deaux Plus a major transplant revival

    Sound n great Krakum! Starts quickly and idles good....hows bout that ride report?
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    Bertha's Single Carb Conversion Chapter Deaux Plus a major transplant revival

    The gates fuel filler hose from oreally's used I think part no. 20204 was 9 something a foot (1 1/2 inch) and stretched over the plenum end with a little coaxing and a little grease and the end of the grab bars went easily. Imho I felt that a fuel filler neck hose for my application having...
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    Bertha's Single Carb Conversion Chapter Deaux Plus a major transplant revival

    Wouldn't a fuel filler hose be best to use as any fuel that touches it won't effect it?
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    Will's 79 Single Carb Conversion

    Great job wbishop now its get n closer to be able to n joy!
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    Bertha's Single Carb Conversion Chapter Deaux Plus a major transplant revival

    The solenoid on mine had wires cut at base also from langdon. Is it best to remove this solenoid and plug the hole? Mine was hanging down near the fuel inlet also.
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    Bertha's Single Carb Conversion Chapter Deaux Plus a major transplant revival

    Sorry rereading the posts...my last was for the choke removal.
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