GL1100 knock when a cylinder isn't firing.

[dan filipi]

Hey guys, this is a perfect example of how an 1100 sounds when a cylinder isn't firing.
The noise is pretty close to this also when the carbs are out of sync.

 

[dlslick]

Yep,,,, heard that a few times on a couple of new to me Wings. It is amazing how ugly they can sound and then how sweet once you get them correct.

 

[backyardtrouble]

....LOL......well, now i know i'm not the only one who has been frightened by the ugly noise. This is the reason i'm working on mine too....the noise it was making and i could not find anything wrong with the gas or firing.....but i did find the valves were not closing all the way on 1 and 3 from carbon build up.....i done the simple leak down test.....took the heads off, layed them flat with the valves upward and level, poured in a little disiel or you can use a light grade oil, to cover the valves in the head, while they are in the closed position, and waited.....yep....it went away pretty fast. I have taken them apart and they needed cleaning pretty bad..... a good head job should do the trick... thanks for the video....

 

[dan filipi]

Here's the same bike running right,

 

[Omega Man]

I seen it many times...why do guys reach in the motor and grab linkage to rev the engine when the throttle is RIGHT THERE!?! oh2:

~O~

 

[dan filipi]

Yeah I know, I don't get it either.

 

[scdmarx]

And have you ever noticed when lifting something heavy, that it doesn't seem quite as heavy when there's a pretty girl watching?