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That does sound pretty dang close! I will check that. I have still been afraid to go far, and so far have not been able to re-create the issue. Dang! Yeah, Sportster and Goldwing are about as different as oil and vinegar! Both are great bikes (for different purposes), in my opinion. But hey...

Good thought. I will do that as well. Yeah, I have wondered about a worn out cutoff of some sort. I will need to see what types of cutoff switches it has so I can check them next time... I know the kickstand beign down would prevent starting, if if you lay it down there is an inertia switch or...

Dan, That seems reasonable. Yeah, the instant off screams electrical... But the later restarting made me wonder. But a loose or corroded fuse or relay makes a lot of sense. I will take a look at them when I get home from work. I should have thought of weak fuse connections. I drive old Alfa...

Oh, also, fuel tank was 3/4 full. One of the times it happened after warming up with the choke pat of the way on... the other I was about 300 yards from my house. We are on a dirt road, but not real bumpy. The first one made me think maybe it just flooded, except that it was running good up...

Hello all! I just got a 1999 GL1500, and so far, it has been great.... mostly. (I still have my GL1000, bur need to find a few parts to her back on the road.) So here is the trouble: Twice last week, within a few minutes of starting (typical easy start) she runs for a few minutes then stalls...

Amen brother!

I decided before I get the bags, I need to check with a local upholstery guy that I know... Need to see what he would charge to fix the seat and maybe make some "lids" or just upholster some that i make as you described. Probably will cost more than I can afford, but with checking. My big...

Wow! Thanks for all the feedback. A lot to think about. So on the hard side bags, has anyone used either of these styles on a gl1000? https://m.ebay.com/itm/Vivid-Red-Motorcy ... nav=SEARCH https://m.ebay.com/itm/Black-Hard-Saddle ... nav=SEARCH If so, did it work well? Did it look good? I...

So I have a 79 GL1000 with Calafia side bags.... Fiber glass... So perhaps side "bags" may be the wrong term?? Anyhow, nice wide boxes... But NO LIDS. I've been keeping an eye out for replacement lids, but they seem to be rare! Last season I mainly rode my VStar 250, because of a few issues...

Well I started the Goldwing up and took a quick spin. It started up in just a few tries, ran rough for a few minutes as it warmed up, then it smoothed out and ran fairly good. Still cuts out a bit at low RPMs, but not too bad. I am going to run through tune up... points, check the voltage at...

Thanks for all of the tips! I did run some Sea Form through it, and usually add ATF, though I have been less than precise on how much I am putting in... which may be a problem too. I will definitely start with the points. It will be a slow-going project as my time is so wrapped up with work...

Good question. When I bought it, it ran decent, but often cut out a bit at Low RPM. This made it hard to manage in parking lots since it was hard to keep it from stalling while also keeping balance as it is a bit to tall and keeps me on my toes! The guy I bought it from said it needed a carb...

Well, spring is just around the corner and it is time that I start sorting out things on my 79 Goldwing... all of the things I meant to do months ago! One thing I am considering but cannot decide on. I think I need to do a carb rebuild. A local bike store said they could do it for $400. That...

Gerry, did you lower the front 1 1/2 inches, but leave the back stock? Does that make it all kinda off balance? I wonder if I should give that a try, since it would be easy to put back if it did not have the desired results. I just assumed I needed to do both or neither. Thanks for the...

Well, it took me a long time to get around to it, but I finally got the seat apart and shaved off some of the foam and got it back together. My feet now hit the ground better. (especially with boots on.) I am not quite on my toes, but not flat footed either. So it was a step in the right...

This has all bee very helpful. I will pull the seat on Monday and see if I can make it lower without ruining it! I will hold off on the shock modifications until I see how the seat goes. Hopefully that will be enough. I'll keep ya posted. Cervantes

Hey All, I was not sure where to post this, so I put it here. I hope that was OK. So at the beginning of the season, I was thinking of fixing my 79 GL1000 up and getting something a bit lighter. It just seemed like so much bike to handle. I was thinking of maybe a V-Star 650 or 950... But...

Thanks for the tips! I went ahead and ordered from Bike Bandit. I felt so much better knowing that y'all had good experiences with them. There are so many lousy internet places these days, and if I had to guess I may have ended up with a bad one. And the sooner I get the cable the sooner I can...

I need a clutch cable for my 1979 GL1000... I also need a chain and a sprocket for my VStar 250. The best deals I have found on the cable was the Motion Pro at JC Whitney and at Powersport Superstore (through Amazon.) However, I have been reading up on both places and hearing of less than...

I love Frank. Saw him live in 1983 or 84; Followed his fight supporting the First Amendment; Was thrilled about his (short lived) Presidential bid; Was profoundly saddened my his passing away. I particularly like his early stuff with the Mothers, and later orchestral work. Enjoyed the clips...