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Yep… might put dodge neon coils in and see if that helps spark.

She’s up and running. Still lots to do but hey…. She runs. I’m proud of myself since I installed new tires for the first time. A must have is a Baja no pinch tool, even works on Goldwing tires. Electric choke on single carb opens rather slowly but once open….. bike idles just fine. Cleaned out...

Playing with a few of these ideas:

Did compression check incorrectly. Did not warm up engine and forgot to open throttle. Numbers went up slightly and she’s idling just fine now :) I think this bike has been sitting for quite a while , so she’s going to get some xtra tender loving care to get her optimal again !! The theme for...

Geeeeeesh!!! New problem. Slight oil emittting from left exhaust. Checked compression- 1,2,3 are at 125. Suspect plug 4 is around 110. Will soak plug holes with some mmo for a few days and also put some in crankcase. This should free up any stuck rings. Also explains why it was so difficult...

I removed a single carb setup from a wing I built a few yrs back and transplanted it into the bike I’m having issues with. She runs pretty well now! So now I know the other carb is faulty.

Think I found the culprit…. Electric choke. Never had an issue before. I guess I will unplug it and take it from there.

I’ve modified probably 4 wings to a single 34 pict 3 carb with little issues over the years. My current one is an 84 and it’s stumping me. I have all 4 plugs sparking ( orange) I have the same aftermarket fuel pump I’ve always used and it is working. I’ve preset the solex 34 pict 3 carb . Large...

I almost made a decision I would later regret. Put this wing up for sale and then said, “ what the hell am I doing?” I spent 9 months building her, very meticulously to the point of every nut and bolt cleaned. So glad I still have this bike…. Will never sell :)

Geesh!! Been busy with different bikes. Taking a break from the wings the last few months. Bought a 1982 Yamaha Seca 550 . Love the bike! Currently restoring a 1973 Yamaha tx500. Rare bike since it had quite a few issues. Anyway… here are a few pics . Once done, will probably build another...

Fleebay. Don’t buy these!! I went ahead and bought a $7 pair and then the OEM and placed side by side and you can clearly see the difference.

Wow!! Took the bike out a few times and when to retorque and sure enough one bolt had already backed off a bit. I went ahead and retorqued each bolt to 45 ft lbs. should be good to go now.

Okay… new head gasket is on and all is good. I spent $70 on Honda OEM gasket as opposed to some cheap $7 ones. The water that was leaking out left tailpipe joint is no more. Bike is running great! Did have an issue with coolant level in reservoir slowly dropping… turned out to be the radiator...

Breached head gasket!! #3 cylinder

I have no steam exiting the right exhaust which is the culprit, just sooty water/ coolant which will drip from the joint . This is a modified exhaust not stock. Bike runs great. No visible water in oil or radiator but….. the coolant does seem to keep lowering in the overflow tank. I’m suspecting...

Compression test and all 4 are exactly at 150. I suspected a blown head gasket since I will sometimes have liquid dripping from right tailpipe. Wouldn’t I have one plug hole read way lower if there was a blown gasket?

Ignition control module 85-87- gl1200

Price reduction big time if anyone still needs this.

My rational was equating a practical approach. I can remove and replace another engine faster than replacing the heads…. But I have to admit, I did consider a head swap.

Okay… swapped out engine and just got another engine in frame. Breaking news!!! I realize each situation is unique but you have to hear this one. This engine had sat outside with spark plugs in and coolant in radiator. Upon draining the oil appeared okay. I changed filter and oil and to my...