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My neighbor asked for a little help with selling his '83 Aspencade so I went over to his place today and took a look at it. He bought a '95 Aspencade just over a year ago and this one has been parked since then. It was stored with Stabil in the gas and the tank looks pretty good inside. He...

Here is the link to the original thread submitted by Roady- Front Engine Renewal Project This project plan is an attempt to cover all those things that should be done when you dive into the timing belt replacement on a new-2-U bike. In this project, you will: Drain Oil and Coolant Remove...

This is not a reinvention of the wheel. With so many excellent sources already available, this is intended to fill in some gaps and touch on some details of my '81 GL1100 carburetor overhaul. Mechanic'in' is not my trade, that's graphic arts, computers and documentation. But I do know what a...

'81 Goldwing Standard. Similar on all 1100 models. The wife has her horse and we own a 1900 house on 5 acres. So, not only am I house-poor, I'm also horse-poor. And three years after my 3rd house "flip", I'm still paying off the credit cards. The original intention when I got this '81 Standard...

We love our by-ikes, Oh yes we do-oo, Replace the timing belts, And you will to-oo. Yep ... hang around long enough you will soon join the chorus too. It's not just the miles they've gone ... it's also the years. If you don't have proof of the belts' age, just replace 'em. Mine went on a few...

Engine must be Stone-Cold . . . that's overnight-cold. 1. Remove the valve covers by loosening the four 10-mm bolts evenly and in a diagonal pattern. This helps to avoid distorting the covers. Orient yourself to the piston numbers. The first time on an unfamiliar engine it's a good practice...

This project plan is an attempt to cover all those things that should be done when you dive into the timing belt replacement on a new-2-U bike. In this project, you will: Drain Oil and Coolant Remove Seat Remove Shelter Remove Radiator Test/Replace Water Pump Replace Neutral Switch ('82-'83...

I thought I might start out here with one of the basics. For this lesson, we'll be spending about an hour or two changing the oil. Hang onto your hat 'cause we're gonna dive in and get a little dirty. Oil Filter Where would you like to go today? 17mm Box/Open End Wrench You will need...