Well the Goldwing is all fixed. I got the thing completely taken apart, and then decided to check the in-line fuel filter. (DUH) It was recently replaced and put on backwards, the air filter was so dirty I could'nt even blow air through it with a compressor. I switched the fuel filter around and change the air filter and it came right back to life and purrs like a kitten. What should have taken about 1 hour, took me about 8 hours. Oh well live and learn. I did however fix some of the body parts that where not on very tight and made it so it was not rattling like it used to. (the body parts that is). The guy that owned it before my Mother must have not known what he was doing. Some of the body parts were held on by zip strips. Alot of the bolts where only on finger tight or even less. My Mother is very pleased and that is all that matters to me. I told her all she needs is a little SeaFoam and she is good to go. Thanks again for everyones help with this. Another good thing came out of this, I do not fear working on Goldwings anymore Kyle, Tell your dad that the Goldwing site is a really nice and thank him as well.
Jeff Rumer (Magilla) --- On Tue, 1/20/09, Jeff Rumer <[email protected]> wrote: From: Jeff Rumer <[email protected]> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: please give your advice!!! To: [email protected] Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 9:41 AM I may not have been very clear on the description. I rode the bike from my Moms to my house just last week. The bike does not sit for long periods. (Living in Florida has it's advantages.) Maybe one week without starting. I think it is a bad batch of gas that might have caused it, leaving the jets open or something like that. Before I remove the carbs I am going to drain them and see if there is gunk in there and then run seafoam to try and clean up anything floating around. I forgot to mention that the idle jumps from 800 to about 1300 when warmed up. The body panels are a chore to remove but I have a manual to help. I will keep everyone up to date on my progress. Thanks again for all the help and advice. Jeff Rumer (Magilla) --- On Mon, 1/19/09, Dennis Hammerl <[email protected]> wrote: From: Dennis Hammerl <[email protected]> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: please give your advice!!! To: [email protected] Date: Monday, January 19, 2009, 11:40 PM Now if I get this right, it doesn't start ? Let's verify it can start. Remove the air cleaner and spark plugs, replace them if gunked. Spray it (2+2, ether, whatever) and crank it without any choke. It should start (?) Big mess coming up as it purges the excess fuel. Let it run (should run even on rancid gas) After it warms, drain the fuel out and replace with fresh. Now if it can't be started even spraying it with new plugs, let me know. Things get very complex at this point. I'm assuming it sat quite awhile. Removing the carb pack is nothing to take lightly. The stale fuel cannot allow it to start but will support it as long as you can trick it into starting. I'm hoping this method works for you. Carb work on one of those will test you. Good luck. At least once a year somebody finds an old Wing and brings it to us to revive. It's not a job, it's a project. Maybe a career. The covers only add to the pleasure. --- On Sun, 1/18/09, Jeff Rumer <[email protected]> wrote: From: Jeff Rumer <[email protected]> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] please give your advice!!! To: [email protected] Date: Sunday, January 18, 2009, 10:07 PM Hi Guys and Gals, Long time no post for me. I need a second opinion on this. My mother has a 1985 GL1500 Goldwing trike. I got it to start the other day after about 10 minutes of trying. It only backfired once (that time) I tried to start it yesterday and I had to leave the garage open to air out the fuel smell for about an hour. And it never did start that time. But backfired 3 times and made carbon marks on the floor on both sides. I am thinking it has MAJOR carb issues. I think it is running very rich or has a blockage. Like I said it smell like gas even when I just turn on the key and TRY to start it. I have not even taken the panels off of it yet so here is what might be considered a stupid question. It is a six cylinder bike. Does it also have 6 carbs? I think it does but I cannot see any part of the motor because of the plastic covering EVERYTHING. Here is a pic of the bike. I know I have to rebuild the carbs but could it be anything else also? Thank you in advance. I just hope I was clear enough. THANKS AGAIN Jeff Rumer (Magilla) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
