Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
Latest activity
Gallery Index & Tech Ref
Goldwing Trivia
Goldwing- The First 20 Years
From Japan to USA
Goldwing Magazine Articles
Two Wheel Magazine 1975- Honda's GL1000, The Future
Cycle Illustrated, Nov. 1975- 2 Big Ones From Honda
1977 Model GL1000 Setup Instructions
Owners Manuals
GL1000
1975 GL1000
1978 GL1000
GL1100
1980 GL1100 Standard
1981 GL1100 Interstate
1982 GL1100 Aspencade
1982 GL1100 Interstate
1982 GL1100 Standard
1983 GL1100 Aspencade
1983 GL1100 Interstate
GL1200
1984 GL1200 Standard
1986 GL1200 Interstate
1987 GL1200 Aspencade
GL1500
1987 GL1200 Aspencade
Service Bulletins and Recalls- All Models
GL1000
GL1000- Important GL1000 Service Reminder (1 Page) 6-13-1975
SL #108 Tire and Wheel Rim Matching Information 6-20-75 (7 pages)
Service Tools Newsletter 7-31-75 (2 pages)
SB 1000 #3 Pressurised Cooling System Tester 10-10-75 (3 pages)
SB 1000 #1 Cylinder Head Core Plug Leakage- Revised 7-9-76 (3 pages)
SL #117 Exhaust Pipe and Muffler Paint Damage 9-30-76 (1 page)
SL #118 Instrument Troubleshooting 10-27-76 (5 pages)
PB 1000-2 Changes to Clutch Components 11-3-76 (1 page)
PB 1000-3 Changes to Right Front Engine Cover 1-5-77 (1 page)
SB 1000 #11 Final Drive Gear Case Cover Change 10-15-77 (1 page)
SB 1000 #12 New Main Bearing Caps 11-23-77 (1 page)
SB 1000 #13 Recall to Replace Rear Brake Pads 3-21-78 (5 pages)
SB 1000 #14 Cylinder Head Bolt Torque Change 11-8-78 (1 page)
GL1200
Special Consumer Report: 1984 and 1985 GW Rear Hub
New media
New comments
Search media
Members
Registered members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Classic Goldwing Technical Forums
Engine & Fuel System Modifications
the PVC manifold didn't go so well so now I'm making one from copper plumbing parts
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Help Support Classic Goldwings:
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="joedrum" data-source="post: 133775" data-attributes="member: 98"><p>hmmm chuck ...well to me i never use plans much ...or no longer than to get the idea what i am doing ...seems most of the time plans fall way short of right ....planning is good ...truth is this is a very small boxer motor ...biggest discount is the not the 90 degree turm at the head ..but the 180degrre turn head included to the valve ... so past that you dont really want any more curves bends and such ....the type4 is a compromise too as it runner outlets face nothing where they go to the head on a oldwing ...on the plus side you couldnt have a better arrangement where the runners come together at the carb with no crowding ....and with a trasition piece 2 to 1 a vw carb could used and you would get the most from it ....or like i did plated the type 4 with plywood spacer and went 1 to 2 transition piece to use a dft 2 barrel carb ..this centers the gas charge equally for the perfectly space runners in the type4 ...i call this really something not to overlook ...its my opinion that short of the outlet runners not point to where they go ..this is best set up ...there is no way a pipe manifold can match the flow of this set up ....having the perfect volume ..not to big and not to small where the runners come together is the thing that makes the single just trounce the stock set up ... witch in reality is easy to beat ...straaying away from this is something lesser ....ive read what others have posted of there pipe set ups ..most say its almost as good as stock ....that tells me pipe manifolds hurt the flow big time ...to me the heart of the system that has the biggest bang to the motor is where carb is at and getting it all right there ..as for the right plan ... not trying to discount just speaking my thoughts for you to go over ... i also like the no stock intake horns as huge also ...like your doing ... i have a vision of what i want but havnt found the right stuff or funds to try and time also ...but it will start at the carb as main focas ...to make the perfect runner collector</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="joedrum, post: 133775, member: 98"] hmmm chuck ...well to me i never use plans much ...or no longer than to get the idea what i am doing ...seems most of the time plans fall way short of right ....planning is good ...truth is this is a very small boxer motor ...biggest discount is the not the 90 degree turm at the head ..but the 180degrre turn head included to the valve ... so past that you dont really want any more curves bends and such ....the type4 is a compromise too as it runner outlets face nothing where they go to the head on a oldwing ...on the plus side you couldnt have a better arrangement where the runners come together at the carb with no crowding ....and with a trasition piece 2 to 1 a vw carb could used and you would get the most from it ....or like i did plated the type 4 with plywood spacer and went 1 to 2 transition piece to use a dft 2 barrel carb ..this centers the gas charge equally for the perfectly space runners in the type4 ...i call this really something not to overlook ...its my opinion that short of the outlet runners not point to where they go ..this is best set up ...there is no way a pipe manifold can match the flow of this set up ....having the perfect volume ..not to big and not to small where the runners come together is the thing that makes the single just trounce the stock set up ... witch in reality is easy to beat ...straaying away from this is something lesser ....ive read what others have posted of there pipe set ups ..most say its almost as good as stock ....that tells me pipe manifolds hurt the flow big time ...to me the heart of the system that has the biggest bang to the motor is where carb is at and getting it all right there ..as for the right plan ... not trying to discount just speaking my thoughts for you to go over ... i also like the no stock intake horns as huge also ...like your doing ... i have a vision of what i want but havnt found the right stuff or funds to try and time also ...but it will start at the carb as main focas ...to make the perfect runner collector [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Classic Goldwing Technical Forums
Engine & Fuel System Modifications
the PVC manifold didn't go so well so now I'm making one from copper plumbing parts
Top