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Sadly, I just do not have the time anymore to fix the motor. As some of you know, the valve keepers on #3 cylinder let go and put a hole in #3 piston. So I'm offering it to you all first; before I post anywhere else. 1983 GL1100 Aspencade-45K miles. It's been in the family from the day it was...

Well, I've done it now....I checked and double-checked the timing marks, but I, quite obviously, f*cked it up big time. The question is: What's the best way to go from here? Second hand motor? Fix the one I've got? What is the least expensive way to repair the damage I've done? I trust you guys...

All- I've taken the plunge and am buying a GL1800 - my '83 Aspy has to go... I'm asking for the help of y'all to get a fair price for it. 1983 Aspencade, 45K miles, always garaged. Carbs rebuilt by Pistol Pete using Randak's Master Kit New Metzler ME880's Utopia backrest Trailer hitch and...

All- We finally decided to move up :shock: We're gonna get a late model 1800 :clapping: , so my trusty '83 will soon be on the market -tons of upgrades and rebuilds. I'm still putting it back together, so it's not ride-able yet; but soon! I'll offer it to my friends here at CGW...

:beg: :beg: :beg: I have made tools and adapters to get the springs off, and removed the old valve seal. The problem, however, is installing the NEW seal. It seem like I need to drive it down about 1/8" past where it sits from just finger pressure. ***For those who've done this (Joe, Dan...

Me, my sons and grandsons have a paintball team - really gets the adrenalin pumping that's for sure!

All - I'm putting some 371 cams in my '83 GL1100, but I need the ignition housing that was on the 1000's until I can afford a c5 ignition kit. :beg: Anyone have one for sale at a reasonable price? :beg:

https://www.bikebandit.com/saddlemen-s32 ... sy-bar-bag https://www.bikebandit.com/kuryakyn-full ... -by-bagtec :laptop: I'm looking for a new bag and am considering one like these two - anyone have any experience with either? :thanks:

Having studied all the forums for relevant info, I decided to get this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/300944868014?ss ... 1439.l2649 Given that it will put off more heat than the 30 year old stock one; I was thinking about mounting it in the air flow behind the left saddlebag. Does that seem...

Help! :beg: :beg: :beg: I need to take the CB unit out to have Sierra Electronics repair it. I have the unit loose (on the right hand side), but the three wiring harnesses go thru the front of the fairing to the left hand side (according to the factory diagrams) to connectors. How in the HELL...

Anyone have any real world life expectancy of ME880's? I have about 6K miles on mine now and I'm just wondering how much to expect....

I'd like to add, somehow, the ability to charge my laptop and smart phone whilst riding. Prob'ly mounted in the trunk. If I'm on the road for a few days, both devices will need recharging. The current draw, I'm fairly sure, is minimal, so no worries there... :beg: Any thoughts on this? Anyone...

Looking for a bit more power, I bought a pair of 371 cams from a '76 GL1100. I did NOT, however, get the followers that went with them :doh: .... If my research is correct, I'm told NOT to install the cams in my heads without the matching followers OR new followers. :rtfm: :beg: :beg: Is that...

??? Has anyone done this??? It seems to make so much sense, I'm wondering what the down side is, as I cannot seem to find one.... Somebody help me out here! You can install a later model series regulator to replace the OEM shunt regulator that will make more efficient use of the wattage that...

All - if there's a thread for this I couldn't find it... I know there is a procedure to replace the valve guides without removing the heads. I think with a special tool or air pressure.. :beg: Anyone ever done this and is willing to shed some light on the subject? :beg: I don't really want...

Dan/Joe or Paul: Would there be any fitment issues (coils mostly) using a 1000 kit on an 1100 with the 1000 cams in it? Just planning ahead for the annual winter tear-down......... :thanks:

:beg: Anyone have a cross reference for a gas cap that fits 1100's? I need to replace my 31 year old one finally.... Thanks in advance :clapping:

:wave: I know it's early. BUT...I had such a good time at the last one, I'm wonderin' if there are any plans for next year???

When filling/deflating the front forks, the air compressor works fine. However...when attempting to fill the rear shocks; the compressor runs...and runs... and nothing happens. I can hook up the shop compressor to the air valve on the onboard compressor and, while holding down the 'inflate' and...

:heat: Just got back from a 4 day camping trip with 32 members of our Chapter - almost all have a Lees-ure Lite or Bunkhouse camper. With the 80 degrees and 80% humidity, I was MOST envious of those with A/C in their camper, so... What do the forum members think about the viability of towing a...