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That's great Gerry sorry you had to wait so long. Pete

Joe, The way I look at it and most likely yourself too; its not where you ride but the friends you meet along the way. Pete

Joe, No argument from me on performance products that are more suited to the GL flat fours. But from the perspective of mass production and touring; exploration of the limits of the Goldwing engine and alternate fuel delivery systems might be for most, not a requirement. I would however like...

It would also seem that a detention could occur in the case of "dieseling" or ignition before tdc.

Cool, but what if the carb was taken out of the equation? Wouldn't this action require some sort of detenation in order for a counter rotating impact to occur? Thanks Pistol

Dan, Please explain for me what are the physics involved with your GW attempting to counter-rotate? I have heard stories but never had it laid out for me. Thanx Pistol

I dissagree. Perhaps to some the CV carb is relatively complex but I see it a as the interim next step after the lift slide set up and before CFI. The GL1100 has several things going for it over the GL1000 carbs. Among them is the accelerator pump, considerably smaller throats and much better...

Dan and all, Nearly 100% of the time our test engine starts right up without the chuffing when we rebuild a set. But always the set is made to run correctly before it ships. Gerry said that it chuffed some but his was a start slightly different from the book. Worn jets can be replaced for the...

Dan, The carbs are over 30 years old and the jetting can be worn causing a rich fuel mixture at cold starts. I have noticed that the "chuffing" is caused by this issue and it will spit back but if the air filter is in place it is much less. I do not believe that it will cause harm to the engine...

Hi folks, I have rebuilt many 1100 sets and like Randakks no other N/Seats will function equal to OEM. Time is money so if its not OE, don't use it. Fudged float settings is an alternative but a PTO none the less.

Greetings from Pistol Pete and Moose. Along with our carburetor rebuilding for GL1000, GL1100 and soon other GL carbs, we are offering replacement OEM style vacuum cap buttons for the GL1000. This service is for one or more buttons with professional installation included. Normally priced at...

Thank you sir. Let us know if we can help Pete

Hi guys If you wish to see what's new at Pistol Pete's Services, visit our Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/pistolpetesservices New items on our website will be easy to get to and the restoration of GL1-1000002 progress will be posted there as well. Thank you Pistolpete

Great question. Not many become a throw away case. I have seen GL1000 jet towers so eroded that the orings would not seal. These cases are rare though. We have hundreds of spare bodies and parts on hand to help our customers get their rides back on the road. It has been a lot of satisfaction for...

Me too. But "pick the right time to play" I always say, right?? Pistol