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  1. mcgovern61

    Junk in the carbs of today

    Algae needs water to grow. I would be under the opinion that maybe where you are getting your gas there may be water in their storage tanks. Just an opinion.
  2. mcgovern61

    Gl1100 Front brake bleeding tip

    John, you have to get the air out, that is why the brakes are soft. Clamping both of the calipers into the fully closed position is the first place to start. Follow the instructions above and I assure you the brakes will tighten up. Tilting the caliper up to be sure the bleed screw is facing...
  3. mcgovern61

    New Member with an '81 GL1100

    Welcome to the site from Tennessee!
  4. mcgovern61

    Rear brake woes gl1100

    The most common reason the '80-'81 rear brakes drag is due to the return port not being open. Not always a matter of cleaning (looks like you did that), it is often the pedal is not adjusted correctly often due to the bushing in the pedal being sticky. If the pedal is even dropped a touch, the...
  5. mcgovern61

    Gl1100 Front brake bleeding tip

    You are right, I mixed you up with a member named "Roady" (tough getting to be my age). Example of his work: https://classicgoldwings.com/threads/carburetor-overhaul-gl1100.261/
  6. mcgovern61

    Gl1100 Front brake bleeding tip

    You are welcome! WAIT.....you are the master guru here! I could not have rebuilt two sets of 1100 carbs (with no issues on start-up) without your tutorial. I bow down to you sir!
  7. mcgovern61

    Gl1100 Front brake bleeding tip

    Sorry you had to go through all of that. Yes, the 1100 calipers can be a pain to bleed due to the air pocket below the bleeder screw and the angle of the caliper. The easiest way to bleed 1100 calipers (front or rear) is to push the piston all the way in, clamp it (both for front) in place...
  8. mcgovern61

    Gl1100

    Looking great!
  9. mcgovern61

    Update

    Wow, just wow! I am glad you made it. I am sorry to hear about the permanent nerve damage.
  10. mcgovern61

    Moving day approacheth...

    That is a serious box! Man.....toolbox envy! I'm still trying to build up from this. :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:
  11. mcgovern61

    Moving day approacheth...

    It will be good to have all of your tools in one place! We just moved to Kingsport, TN into a rental house for now. Can't really setup my shop until we find our permanent home. I have access to a lot of tools, but not all. Won't matter for a while since getting shoulder surgery in December...
  12. mcgovern61

    what did you do today

    I am going in for shoulder surgery in December with an expected multiple month recovery. For now, my hobby is going to be to not break or tear anything else!:ROFLMAO:
  13. mcgovern61

    what did you do today

    We sold the boat in January (sad day indeed.)
  14. mcgovern61

    what did you do today

    Moved to Kingsport, Tennessee! Great riding country! (Now, if only I still had a bike to ride.)😢
  15. mcgovern61

    Parts For Sale GL1100 Parts For Sale - PACKAGE DEAL NOW!

    I am going to throw this out there since I need to get rid of these parts. $300 will take all of the parts (minus the tow bar) as a whole plus shipping.
  16. mcgovern61

    Parts For Sale GL1100 Parts For Sale - PACKAGE DEAL NOW!

    Sure thing Jon. I will look it up with USPS in the morning to check pricing for weight. Do you have a preference on which set? The Drag Specialties ones are not as good as the the ones with the GOLDWING word emblems in them.
  17. mcgovern61

    Parts For Sale GL1100 Parts For Sale - PACKAGE DEAL NOW!

    The part number is slightly different between the '82 emblem and the '84 emblem. I am going to assume there is a minor size difference, but it could also be a paint color difference. For example, the '80/'81 emblem has a green background whereas the '82 emblem (different number) has a black...
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