Here she is, I named her, "the Wanderer "

[joedrum]

im sure the carbs are probably not up to par and this happens but as been posted riding it will do wonders for it to a point ...once that seems to peak out then its time to see what might be left to do ...atf in gas is good move as mentioned

 

[mcgovern61]

Combination of carbs not synced and the clutch rattling. Mine chirps every once in a while if I do not use enough throttle on take off. Been doing it for 6 years and 26K miles!

 

[Ansimp]

mcgovern61 » Thu Dec 17, 2015 12:47 pm[/url]":3kk3znjk]
Combination of carbs not synced and the clutch rattling. Mine chirps every once in a while if I do not use enough throttle on take off. Been doing it for 6 years and 26K miles!

+1 :doh:

 

[Denver]

Yes had two 1100's & they both sounded like there was something BAD about to happen every now & then, :yes: hammering, rattle, bang, clunk, type of sounds :roll: Thought that i had bought a P O S the first time that it happened. :hihihi:

 

[made2care]

So this is just the norm on this bike and sound will lessen when carbs are synced?

 

[joedrum]

well lets say carbs can really make some racket when not tip top up to par ...the oldwing four is a rather perfectly balance motor with no much flywheel momentum ...an at slow rpm hiccups ca make some fuss ....your bike been sleeping a long time ...

 

[bronko37]

Ive never ridden an 1100, but on my 1000 I try not to spend too much time under 3k rpm.

 

[dan filipi]

bronko37 » 6 minutes ago[/url]":18r0qwhp]
Ive never ridden an 1100, but on my 1000 I try not to spend too much time under 3k rpm.

That's pretty much the same for 1100 with stock carbs, maybe a little lower.

 

[Terry]

made2care » Today, 9:34 am[/url]":11xxv1ef]
So this is just the norm on this bike and sound will lessen when carbs are synced?

I don't know if it's normal but my 82 1100 will protest with an ugly sounding death rattle if it is bogged down below normal idle speed. Like if you take off in second gear or just don't get enough engine rpm's before intial take off. Never while under way. Sounds fine at all other times, I suspect the gearing is a just bit tall in first gear on an 82.

 

[made2care]

Put most of her clothes back on today. Will have to remove later for paint but I wanted to get the full look. Have lots left to do and she's saying"take your time, I'm enjoying this".

 

[slabghost]

Looks real good.

 

[dan filipi]

I like those bags and trunk. Something about them just strikes me as "right".

 

[made2care]

Thanks. Here's the leftover 'to-do' list:

Rebuild front forks
Rebuild master and slave cylinder
Replace stock hoses with stainless
Recover/mend seat
Sync Carbs (should be top of list)
Fix radio and replace speakers
Replace handlebar grips

I'm sure there's more, but that's it for now.

 

[made2care]

dan filipi » 22 minutes ago[/url]":acm744up]
I like those bags and trunk. Something about them just strikes me as "right".

Interestingly enough, that's what caught my eye on the ad and I have not seen any with those bags.

 

[chilidawg]

made2care » Wed Dec 16, 2015 5:52 pm[/url]":2mos66t7]
Took her out again today. Seems she is stammering when releasing clutch, similar to when you aren't going fast enough and are in a higher gear and the bike hesitates. Might just be me but I don't recall this happening with my 1200. Could it be that since carbs aren't synced yet , its causing delay of sorts? The stammering is pretty loud and does not sound normal. Once she's off, sounds good.

Yup. Sounds like the primary chains jumping, don't it.

It ain't, you've just got 4 carbs, and they are out of sync'.

Your get away handful is 3K+ for a bad set of 4.

Whilst a synced set is 2K or lower.

 

[made2care]

"The Wanderer" did some 'wandering' today. Her first real test, if you want to call it that. 10 mile trek, not much but a big deal to me. Weather was the worst in terms of wind (40mph), but I was itching to take her further. For a 30 plus year old bike, she handles really well, very quick and I now am feathering the clutch enough on takeoffs to where there is no more rattling (carbs not synced yet). Handles differently I think, appears more stable than my previous 1200 but it might be me. Front wheel is larger diameter than 1200 which might contribute to even handling.
It's funny too, everyone (some) that sees the bike, is giving it a second look. Might be the box like bags all over it. Pulled up to a light and an older gentleman was really checking her out, she started feeling a little uncomfortable, so we took off.

Having fun...........

 

[chilidawg]

Cool!

Dion would've been proud of you!

 

[slabghost]

Not many with that style bags or backrest. Bundle up and take her for a real run. 80-81 were the lowest geared spryest wings made. Have fun with your new baby.

 

[dan filipi]

I like the 80-81 gearing for ripping around town and the canyons.

 

[joedrum]

:heat: now your in your comfort zone to get this looking sweet :yahoo: