Questiondear mark,
i am trying to rebuild the carbs on my '87 goldwing interstate. i have everything disconnected but the carbs will not slide out like the clymers book says it will. i think i am getting caught on the cooling pipes. do i need to remove them also?
i am not pleased with the lack of detailed pictures in a clymers manual. is there a better one or a web site to find better details because i am restoring this bike and have a lot of work to do?
when a manual refers to right or left is that sitting on the bike or facing the bike?
AnswerHi David,
Q: i have everything disconnected but the carbs will not slide out like the clymers book says it will. i think i am getting caught on the cooling pipes. do i need to remove them also?
A: Try removing carb tops and vacuum pistons from right two carbs and then manuever carbs such that they slide over and out. (Look at Randakk's website for carb removal).
Q: i am not pleased with the lack of detailed pictures in a clymers manual. is there a better one or a web site to find better details because i am restoring this bike and have a lot of work to do?
A: We get what we pay for. I recommend Honda Service Manuals. I'll list several useful websites below that will assist you.
Q: when a manual refers to right or left is that sitting on the bike or facing the bike?
A: Always while sitting in the saddle unless otherwise noted.
Websites:
http://bbs.gwrra.org/scripts/board/discus.pl?pg=topics
www.electricalconnection.com/index2.htm
www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/Plateau/2800/gl1000.html
http://wings.astcomm.net/main.html
www.randakks.com/links.htm
www.goldwing-world.com
http://msproul.rutgers.edu/motorcycle/gwfaq.html
www.partsnmoreforum.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=2&sid=bd440b013c03f7c2c36c17d483404c03
www.bikersbonanza.com/goldwing_accessories.htm
www.epilcher.com/gl1000/carbs.htm
www.wingthings-texas.com
www.wingworldmag.com/archives/march2004/magazine/department/workbench.html
www.bikebandit.com
www.electrexusa.com
Respectfully,
Mark Shively
