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Thanks, guys! It is not perfect though, has some "age-appropriate" minor blemishes, Armin

1981 Honda GoldWing GL1100 for sale. Good condition, only ~29,650 miles: $2,300 Very comfortable ride due to air-supported suspension and comfortable seat. Surprisingly nimble, even in the canyons. - Recent oil and filter change - Carburetors professionally rebuilt, installed and tuned -...

Hello, Good thing this happened in the garage! I took my 1981 GL1100 from the centerstand, was getting ready for a ride. I used the front brake to stop the bike from rolling and suddenly the bike felt like it was glued to the garage floor. :shock: The brakes were binding so hard that I...

Thanks, guys, with a little wiggling it went much smoother than I thought! :yes: Armin

Hello, What is the best method to re-install an exhaust system? I removed mine on my 1981 GL1100 to replace the exhaust crush washers and now I struggle a bit to line up everything... Right now the two halves are separated. I assume I should reconnect them and then start installing the front...

Thank you very much for your helpful advice! Is there a chance that the old washers still seal or is it pretty much mandatory to use new ones? Armin

Hello, I am in the process of re-installing the exhaust on my 1981 GL1100 after removing it to get better access to the oil strainer cover. I got new copper crush washers and wanted to install them, but when I look into the "outlet" I am not sure if there are any old washers in there: I...

Should I remove the exhaust or at least disconnect the header pipes to get to the oil screen...? Thank you, Armin

Thanks again for all your help! Is it necessary to remove the exhaust or at least disconnect the header pipes? There is very little space with them in place. Armin

Thanks, guys, I appreciate it! :thank_you: I should inspect the screen, even if it is just for peace of mind. Is there a trick to make the removal easier? Should I use a pry bar...? Armin

Hello, I was about to change the oil filter on my 1981 GL1100 when I noticed that the washer (part 8) that is shown in my Clymer manual was not there. Is this part critical? Should I get it (OEM?)? I also saw in the manual that an "oil screen" was mentioned. It is hard to get to, hidden...

Thank you! I ordered a can of Tri-Flow to see how it works. Armin

Thanks guys, for the valuable feedback! The cables were indeed from eBay. Checked routing, lubed the cables and also put some WD40 on the linkage. This helped and all is good now! :Egyptian: The bike feels much "lighter" now and is a pleasure to ride. Greetings from Colorado, Armin

Hello, After a thorough cleaning the carburetors on my 1981 GL1100 were rebuilt using Randakk's rebuild kit and new throttle cables were installed. The bike starts and runs very well now, but the throttle is much harder to twist now (~3 times harder) than before. It still snaps back. The...

You guys were right...everything works just fine. I just returned from 130 trouble-free test miles in the mountains. Engine starts and runs great, headlight is strong, couldn't be happier! And it was mostly sunny, very mild, almost not traffic...late fall in Colorado. Thanks again for your...