Observations - 83 Inty

[Pony Ruiz]

Well I've had my 83 running for a couple weeks now - put about 150mils on it.

Checked the mileage today. Around town letting it warm up good. 28mpg. Its a tank!

I need to get it out on the hwy and see what that is.

Gearing seems different. higher? 3rd revs pretty high if I'm not mistaken. But a lot smoother in5th - as it should be. Not sure really - just seems different than the 78 I was riding the last yr and 1/2.

I like the fairing/shield.

Radio even with new speakers ain't all that. I'd like something better, but what?

its heavy - all about balance. I am a lot more aware of where I park this thing.

Kinda cold blooded on the start up - more than the 78 I reckon.

But as was stated in an earlier thread get warmer quicker - I can feel the heat more off the motor.I hope it doesn't get smokin hot in the summertime....

Other than that I like it so far. Def cool lookin imho. Today I thought I was hallucinating tho...

I was looking at the bike and was mesmerized and thinking/almost visualizing of someone's avatar on here (can't remember who) that morphs into different GL's That was weird. I had to look away.... :Egyptian:

I like this forum. Ya'll have been very helpful, supportive etc. etc. I hope I can do the same.

thanks

 

[slabghost]

Thats great news. The 83 is geared highest of all the early wings.

 

[dan filipi]

Sounds good.

With more miles it'll get much more comfortable, and your mpg might even go up.

 

[Joep]

The gearing in fifth keeps the rpms down... more so then my 81 inter... Keep riding.. and in a couple of weeks think about resynching the carbs and changing oil and plugs

 

[joedrum]

im glad pony everything ironing out on the bike ...the 83 will get better milaged once its gets to running regularly ....your 1100 do run hotter than 1000 ..the water cpasicty is less 1100 motor with bigger sleaves in the same space....and your right again there cool looking for sure....just the perfect setup bike in an almost diet tourer machine with great user comfort :mrgreen:

 

[RBG]

Good gas mileage on the 1100's is around 45 normal is 35 to 42 for most people of it has a lot to do with how much you crank the throttle..but 28 is real low..check you plugs should be a nice light tan no black soot wet or dry. If one is not tan you may have a place to start to fix your mileage issue.

PS summer you legs will get hot..get some highway pegs.

 

[Pony Ruiz]

probably needs some tweaking and or less stop and go reving..

just going to ride it around for the moment. will check g.m.after a longer hwy ride

 

[dan filipi]

Mine get's crappy low mileage riding hard and especially low when I'm working on stuff and idling it a lot in the garage. Not a fair test like that.

 

[slabghost]

I suggest you run some ATF in the oil too for at least the first 500 miles or so to really clean up the crankcase. I like about a half quart mixed in every other oil change. ATF in the fuel helps clean the carbs up nice. Adds a little lubricity to the combustion process thus increasing mileage.

 

[RBG]

I'd be careful about atf in the oil it thins it out..not good for bearings. I you want to clean slug I'd drain some oil out but a quart of diesel, or 8 0z.'s MMO or sea foam in the oil run it easy for 50 miles and then change the oil and filter..that will loosen most of the sludge up and get it circulating so it will drain out..do it on the next oil change too and your engine should be almost spotless.

 

[Pony Ruiz]

This motor that is in it was CLEAN. Only has 17K+ on it. I removed the screen on the side to clean, but it was clean.....! Not like the 39k motor i took out of it.

low compression have anything to do with poor gas mileage?

This one had/has low compression but hoping those #'s go up with use...

right now it has synthetic oil in it(had it from a former / new bike).

 

[Omega Man]

The old factory stereos are kinda crappy, but they are 30 years old. Would I like a better sounding stereo? Yes, but for now I'll make due.

~O~

 

[slabghost]

I'd be careful about atf in the oil it thins it out..not good for bearings. I you want to clean slug I'd drain some oil out but a quart of diesel, or 8 0z.'s MMO or sea foam in the oil run it easy for 50 miles and then change the oil and filter..that will loosen most of the sludge up and get it circulating so it will drain out..do it on the next oil change too and your engine should be almost spotless.

Begging your pardon sir but Automagic Trans fluid has far more lubricity than diesel or Seafoam. You could run it with a crankcase of ATF only with no damage to bearings or any moving components.

Low compression is likely stuck rings that should remedy itself soon especially if you are using ATF in the fuel.

 

[Tory]

I'd be careful about atf in the oil it thins it out..not good for bearings. I you want to clean slug I'd drain some oil out but a quart of diesel, or 8 0z.'s MMO or sea foam in the oil

Let me understand.You would not use ATF because it thins the oil,but you WILL use diesel or seafoam and feel OK about that? :headscratch:

I think I would feel better about ATF for 50-100 miles than I would diesel,flush or even seafoam.

Put about a 1/2 pint of ATF in the fuel and go for a good ride.

 

[Tory]

Sorry slab,you beat me to it.

 

[slabghost]

with low compression i would check the valve settings they could be out of adjustment that would cause low compression.

Are you serious? With 17k on the clock?

 

[Pony Ruiz]

Yes well 17k as far as I know....that is what the p.o. of the parts bike and speedo that came with it says...from an 82. I thought it would read almost new #'s. nope. in the 120's. hoping that goes up...as Dan has told me it would.... :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

It sat for I don't know how many years - as in a lot.

I have set the valves and feel 99.999% sure they are on. go no go feelers. but doesn't hurt to re-check as you say....when I do the new oil/plugs/and new coil wires/caps (maybe the dyna coil i have for my project :yahoo: )

I kinda glossed over the ATF discussion. I'll have to re-read that.

I have put mmo in the gas. I didn't notice a thing...