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I got a super deal on a 1980 GL1100 a few days ago. For the price I paid I did not expect a bike in "new" condition....it needs tires, battery, and a fix on a sticking right front brake caliper, but overall it is in great shape for a bike its age. 72K miles. My question is this:
How the heck do I remove the seat? This is my 13th motorcycle, and all of them have had easily accessible seat latches.
I can't locate this one to save my life, and it's frustrating. Arrrrrrgh!
Also, I have a shop manual on the way, but does the bike have a
master idle set screw. I quickly discovered that changing the setting of the #4 carb idle screw was not a good idea.......that set off some
banging and detonation on the #1 and #3 bank. The engine idles at
about 1500 rpm, smooth, but too fast. The throttle cables have slack, so I don't think that is the source of the high idle speed. Any suggestions welcome. Once I have a repair manual, I think I can deal
with most basic tuneup work.
Thanks,
CW
How the heck do I remove the seat? This is my 13th motorcycle, and all of them have had easily accessible seat latches.
I can't locate this one to save my life, and it's frustrating. Arrrrrrgh!
Also, I have a shop manual on the way, but does the bike have a
master idle set screw. I quickly discovered that changing the setting of the #4 carb idle screw was not a good idea.......that set off some
banging and detonation on the #1 and #3 bank. The engine idles at
about 1500 rpm, smooth, but too fast. The throttle cables have slack, so I don't think that is the source of the high idle speed. Any suggestions welcome. Once I have a repair manual, I think I can deal
with most basic tuneup work.
Thanks,
CW