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Not sure about the 1000, but the 1100 also has a ground under the tank from the coils to the frame. However, if that ground is not good, the bike would not run. Otherwise, it is only the main ground. Overcharging is often caused by the regulator/rectifier plug connection being dirty. Pull...

Personally, believe the hybrid is the better choice. Takes advantage of the existing infrastructure, reduces total emissions, fuel efficient and can handle bad weather! Last year in Virginia, there was a major storm that caused I-95 to be backed up overnight with vehicles stuck for over 20...

Follow up to the previous video. That was 1st start directly after mechanical cleaning and no adjustments yet. Here is the 1st video after adjusting idle and syncing the carbs. Last adjustment was the pilot air screws.

Dave is correct. Adding ATF (automatic transmission fluid) to the gas (1 oz per gallon) will help clean the carbs (and will cause a bit of smoke as you ride). ATF smooths out the engine too. In the end though, I am a fan of pulling the carbs and doing a mechanical cleaning. Every time I...

Choke makes a rich mixture. Dying while on choke indicates too much gas. Even though the carbs were rebuilt/replaced 2 years ago, if they sat unused for more than 6 months with gas in them, they could be mucked up again. No bad, just enough for the float needle to not seat. Could also have...

I cannot be sure with a FI engine, but on an 1100, if you see that kind of performance issue difference between 1-2 and 3-4, it is vacuum and the carbs being out of balance. Doesn't take much to be out of balance and get cold cylinders while the ones taking the load become obvious. Again, not...

Aircraft paint remover works very well to remove the clearcoat too!

FYI, we are selling the boat if you might be interested! https://southjersey.craigslist.org/boa/d/millville-1956-chris-craft-24-semi/7544672955.html

Adapting the 1200 fuse panel was a blast! While it seemed complicated to look at, the simplicity of how the circuits worked (with better reliability and cleaner electrical power than the glass fuse block) made the whole project worth it! BUT, unlike an FI system with all of the potential...

My head hurts reading all the potential issue that could develop! (I think I will go and pull my single barrel updraft cast iron carb off my boat engine and clean the idle circuit. I think that is all I need to do, and all that I can handle at this point......)🤣

My 82' Standard also had self-cancelling turn signals. I thinks that was a standard feature of all 82' 1100's.

Hold up You have to get the clear coat off first! Did a video back in the day for polishing:

The part numbers can be found at the part supply house online parts books.

Voltage regulation for the alternator is controlled by the VR. The alternator should put out the same voltage no matter what. It is a matter of the voltage required by the VR based on the battery condition. I have zero experience with the 1200. But I do know that voltage will vary based on...

Since selling the Slug, I have only been going through my extra parts boxes and working on getting ready to sell of any parts worth selling (or giving away). The rest of my time has been spent keeping this 67 year old girl running! Had the engine overhauled last year and I completed a full...

I am tired just trying to keep up with the reading! All of this diagnostic chasing makes me really appreciate a good old fashioned carb setup with a points and condensor distributer. Real easy to narrow down any ignition or carb fault with the old systems. That being said, if you are seeing...

Might be quite the challenge if the o-rings at the thermostat housing end get stuck and don't come out with the tubes. It is worth a try to pull the tubes, but you are not going to be able to clean the thermostat housing ends before putting new o-rings on the tubes risking tearing your new...

Welcome to the site from South Jersey! Where are you located? I have extensive wiring knowledge on the 1100's.

The paper filters are generally all the same and perform the same. The K&N oil soaked filter allows greater air flow, but also higher potential for tiny bits of dust and similar to pass through. (There is always a compromise when trying to get more air flow.) I have a K&N filter that I only...

Welcome to the site from New Jersey! I can't help wondering..deckhand45. Commercial deckhand? (I am a commercial Captain).