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I thought I would start a new thread and try to keep it updated and share anything learned. I have included a picture of the bike as it was when I got it in 2014. It was a light roll over but had sat for a while, so the carbs were all messed up and at that time it was cheaper to buy a used wing...

As I get some time I have been working on my 1981 1100 I cleaned the tank and installed it. After the install I put in some gas and gave it a try. Only to find the fuel pump seeping some gas from the weep hole in the side. So I guess it is time for a new one. Are the aftermarket ebay ones any...

I have been working on the 1981 1100 trying to figure out this single carb update. All seems to be going ok but I noticed that the throttle effort is really hi. The cable was lubed before I started and seemed to work fine. In this instillation I did not shorten the cable. But once together it...

Well, I learned a lesson today the hard way. I did a Goldwing trike project back in 2014 where I bought a lite rollover Tri wing trike. I soon discovered that the carbs were in tough shape and the cost to get them repaired was almost as much as it cost to replace the bike. So I bought a nice...

Hello All I am just getting started on my new winter project. I have a left over 1981 GL1100 that had a Triwing trike kit on it that I bought in 2014. It was a lite roll over with 62000 miles on it. I don't know how long it had sat but the price was right and I bought it. I changed oil and...

Hello all, I have been interested in this topic for quite awhile . I built a GL1100 trike for my son a couple years ago out of a rolled Triwing 1100.and in the process ended up with enough parts to build another 1981GL1100 . I need carb work and am very interested in the single carb conversion.I...

As some of you might remember I rebuilt a 1981 GL1100 Triwing trike for my son. He now has about 2000 miles on this oil change and we are wondering how often do you change your oil and filter. The manual says once a year /8000 miles but that sure seems like a lot of miles.And are there any...

Some where I ran across a post where someone was cleaning the fan switch. They had good pics and instructions. I have tried everything I know but am unable to find it again. Does anyone know what I am talking about? Time is running out and I would like to give this a try before I hook up an...

Hello everyone I have been working on a 1981 1100 trike conversion and have it just about done. When I got it the horn worked fine. Now when I push the button it tries to work or will honk and quit. But if I unhook one horn it will work just fine and it doesn't make any difference which one I...

Hello all This weekend I hope to get back on my '81 Trike project. I was told that to help the trike steer better back in the day they would torque the steering bearings to 25 Ftlbs to help get rid of head shake. My question is how far down does one have to go to tighten the nut? And can it be...

I am working on the 1981 GL1100 trike project again. I am doing the electrical and would like tasherso change flashers as the stock one will not flash now with the new lights (some led some regular). I did switch to a smaller 2 prong and got them to flash. When I took out the one that was in...

I am not sure how to put this or where so I will start here. I started to take the fake fuel tank apart so I can prep for paint and can not get the top door off. I tried a search but have not come up with any thing. Do I have to split the tank to get the top door off? Thanks John

I have started doing some body work to the Trike and are going to remove the Honda emblems and are wondering how to plug the holes so they won't crack with use. I was thinking about fiberglass with a backing patch but don't know if it has enough flex. Thanks John

I am getting ready to work on my 1981 1100 Trike project. It had a Vetter fairing on it and I have removed it. I need to install some type of turn signals up front. I can not see how the stock style light fastened on the bike. I see in pics where it should go but it looks like something is...

Hello gang Has been a while but I got the trike going . I now have 2 small issues to deal with . Since it is now a trike and no longer has stock rear shocks the warning lite on the speedo stays onand if I go over 55 I get a warning buzzer until the speed drops to 50 mph. So what di I need to...

I have been working on the trike project trying to get better brakes . So I replaced the front brake lines with stainless touched up the rotors and new pads. While taking it appart I noticed the speedo seal on the floor. so I picked it up for reassy. Today I tried to hook up the speedo cable and...

I have a 1981 GL1100 that I am making into a trike. I was testing it the other day and noticed that there was a drop or two of oil every time I parked it in the garage. It looks to be coming from the clutch cover area. It only seems to drip after it has been running not when it sits for a while...

I have a 1981 GL1100 that has a Triwing it on it. It has I think a ford rear end with drum brakes. It uses the stock Goldwing rear brake cylinder. Now that cylinder was used for a single rear disc and now has 2 rear drums. Should it not have a 10# check valve for it to work properly? When I...

Ok I am having a major bad day. I started to assemble my fork tubes on my 1100 and had a major brain lapse and installed the fork bushing first . How can I get it out with out wrecking the fork leg? Thanks John

I worked on my 81 1100 yesterday and changed the belts. I noticed that on the vids on the back of the adjuster bracket there was a thin plate. On mime the bracket seems thicker and is one piece. Is this correct or do I have missing parts. I see the PO had changed the belts at some point as...