81 1200 Project

[brianinpa]

I'm thinking of changing the lense on the tach in the 84. There is just something about that purple that I don't like.

 

[slabghost]

Try a blue or red bulb. Either will change the color a lot.

 

[brianinpa]

slabghost » Sat Apr 02, 2016 10:06 pm[/url]":1fbb5hro]
Try a blue or red bulb. Either will change the color a lot.

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[mcgovern61]

Since I installed coil spring shocks in the rear, the light comes on above 20 MPH. Thinkin I can re-purpose for something else as a warning light while riding. Fully functional, just not sure what to use it for. The lense color (or bulb) changes are a good idea.

 

[wilcoy02]

Use that extra warning light for a kickstand warning.

 

[dan filipi]

That's a good idea!

 

[Ansimp]

dan filipi » Sun Apr 03, 2016 2:29 pm[/url]":u7ez2xxf]
That's a good idea!

+1 :good:

 

[Denver]

Very good idea!!! :yes:

 

[brianinpa]

mcgovern61 » Sat Apr 02, 2016 11:19 pm[/url]":3iyezrfn]
Since I installed coil spring shocks in the rear, the light comes on above 20 MPH. Thinkin I can re-purpose for something else as a warning light while riding. Fully functional, just not sure what to use it for. The lense color (or bulb) changes are a good idea.

There is a wire back by the rear brake reservoir where the rear shock air hoses were at. Is that wire still connected to something? On my 1100 the light only came on for 10 seconds after I started the motor and my wires were cut by the PO.

 

[mcgovern61]

I have not disconnected the wire at the shocks yet. (Talk about lazy......)

 

[brianinpa]

I think that is the ground for that light. You may need to get your lead mechanic to do it for you... :hihihi:

 

[brianinpa]

I got home from work this afternoon and decided it was time to work on the rear end. I pulled the swingarm and the fuel tank. That's the good news. The bad news is I have more things that need to be cleaned... :head bang: I also realized that the wire harness for the rear turn signals and tail light need to be fixed. At least my soldering is getting better...

 

[wedoo2]

I probably missed it but what carb are you going to use?

 

[brianinpa]

You may not have missed it as I don't think it has been mentioned in this thread. I am going with a Pict 34-3.

Here is where I had it running on the 1100 motor - https://classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=107&t=10478

 

[wedoo2]

I am using the same carburetor but I was having problems getting it to idle. It sounds good on your 1100, but like you said it did run rich. Maybe it will be fine on the 1200. I guess that the C5 does not need a vacuum?

 

[slabghost]

Correct no vacuum needed for the C5 ignition.

 

[joedrum]

Ok I'm here somewhat ...hope things are going good Brian...

 

[brianinpa]

Cleaning and painting while I'm waiting on parts.

 

[brianinpa]

I got home from work today and it seems the mail lady delivered a package marked "Genuine Honda Parts"...

arty:

Now the clutch slave is rebuilt, all seals have been replaced and the remaining o-rings also replaced. It's a good feeling when the "new" parts bag only has exhaust gaskets and intake o-rings left in it. :mrgreen:

 

[joedrum]

Can't wait to see this build come to lifei