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So I took my spark plugs out to check them for the first time in two year and they were real tight. Also, they were rusty (the body not the electrode). I will clean them up and put them back in with some anti-seize (they are the iridium plugs and in good shape yet). Is there a good way to...

one day a few weeks ago I noticed my center stand suddenly didn't sit right when down. It was a bear getting the bike back down from the stand. I figured the lever got bent when I propped it up on uneven ground. Took the bike out to my dad's to use his torch. I could just heat the lever...

I am keeping an eye out for a low mileage GL1100I. I have not found many but have seen a few standards with pretty low mileage-some with the vetter package. How easy is it to convert a standard to a interstate? e.g. putting the fairing/saddlebags from my interstate on a standard. Are all the...

It snowed again last night! about 4 inches. When will winter release its icy grip?-I am ready to ride! last year at this time I already had 1000 miles on! Is anybody else getting frustrated?

I have an '81 1100i and am thinking of getting an '83 Interstate. Not a huge difference but I am tired of putting new tires on. My bike has the 17"/19" rims and I can't find a high mileage tire in this size. The '82-'83 models came with 16"/18" rims - the size that the high milage tires come...

I am thinking of upgrading from my '81 Interstate to an '83 Aspencade (with lower miles). Is there enough improvement to make it worth it? One of my concerns is availabilty of parts for all the extra amenities (radio, air suspension, controls, gauges, etc.), should any of them not work on one...

How do I size a picture I took for my avatar? I changed the settings on the camera so that the file size is small enough but can't figure out how to reduce the pixel dimensions. I tried it in MS Paint but it would just clip out one corner of the picture.

Does anybody know if I can safely put RainX on the windshield of my GL1100I? I don't know what material it is. It is in good condition so it is probably not still the stock windshield. Also, I have heard of folks who mix 4-6 oz of ATF to their full fuel tank. I have tried this and is seems...

I have a 1981 Interstate, midnight blue with gold pinstripes. The pinstripes are flaking off (actually the clear coat only where the pinstripes are, I think) and looks like crap on otherwise great looking stock paint. Does anybody have any ideas on how to restore, replace, cover, or remove the...

I did some research and found some automotive fan swtiches that should fit the GL1100 - as an alternative to stock, aftermarket, or adjustable switch. The search criteria I used was as follows: -Must have M16 x 1.5 threads -Must have 2 wire leads (as opposed to a socket plug) -Must normally be...

Joining from CGW from south central Minnesota. I bought a 1981 Interstate about 1 1/2 years ago and am very pleased with the ride and the power. I have a couple of bikes with solo seats and bought this Gold Wing so I could give my daughter rides, now I ride it more than any of em.