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You mean the valve is not supposed to look like that? :shock: If you know, how many teeth off was your timing belt to cause that?

Where do you all get your GW service parts? I suppose it's mostly aftermarket parts for a bike this old. Anyone using these newer gell cell or lithium ($$$$) batteries? Is the alternator going to be a concern if I'm not running any add-on electrical load?

Interesting info, Thx. I was hoping to salvage the carbs without a 100% total rebuild, but that may be wishful thinking. What issue ended up driving you to replace your carbs? I had not heard about the potential for a head gasket issue; has anyone actually had this happen to a bike that sat...

Yeah, I don't trust any of those rubber items after they have possibly run for 63K miles and then sat for 18 years. I am surprised how good the tires actually look, but they will definitely get replaced before any road trip happens. Should I also replace the brake system hoses due to age? They...

Hi all, I am in the early stages of recommissioning a '81 GL1100 Interstate w/63K mi to put it back on the road after setting covered in a closed building unused for the last 18 years. This GL1100 belongs to a friend of mine who parked his '81 GW when he got a '94 model that he is still riding...

Hi, I've just started recommissioning a '81 Interstate myself. Your info about making the tool to remove the swing arm locknut was very helpful, Thx. You also mentioned making a tool to clean the front & rear brake master cylinders; what does that tool look like? I finally managed to get both...