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    #31
    Originally posted by Wingsconsin View Post
    The GL1100 starter was a known weak spot.
    There is a thread discussing how to rebuild them on Goldwing Docs forum

    Here -->>
    http://goldwingdocs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=259




    After I finished it --

    I did see that video (wish I could stand in my garage with stocking feet) and tested the starter and she spun.
    Tore it apart and blew out the carbon, looked at the bearing holes, checked the brushes and polished the armature.
    All looks good and spins good. Reinstalled it and still nothing but sparks and a hum.
    I'm using a battery charger for the tests and it acts like it's either shorting or the tyranny is locked up. It dims the lights in the garage.
    I also saw a thread about the grounding tabs on the brush plate and this one shows signs of arcing, hence my question on continuity.
    The tyranny and engine turn over pushing it in gear but the clutch is somewhat locked.
    I still have it out and tonight I'll try to improve the brush plate ground, that may be one of its weaknesses, I saw directions on bolting a ground strap, but I'll buy a new one if it fails.
    I don't have access to a load tester but that would narrow it down much.

    PS: sorry to read about your stator troubles on the Brown County ride.
    Last edited by AMK; 06-14-2017, 01:29 PM.
    Alan

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      #32
      Originally posted by nejeff View Post
      This ▲

      Do not twist a single bolt or buy anything until you have the title in your name (son's name) and it's safely tucked into your desk drawer. I have literally seen it dozens and dozens of times people start wrenching and dropping cash only to figure out they don't have a title or can't get a title easily.
      Sage advice, thanks.
      No money sunk until title is in hand. But I can't resist the challenge of tinkering
      If it doesn't show promise I'll waste no more time either.
      Alan

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        #33
        Found a starter. This should be in the "funnies" section.

        LESTER: 18921. HONDA All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) TRX420FA 2009-2019 420cc. HONDA All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) TRX420FM 2007-2016 420cc. HONDA All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) TRX420FE 2007-2019 420cc. HONDA All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) TRX420FPA 2009-2014 420cc.


        They're trending for around $60.00.
        Alan

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          #34
          Time to pull that engine and install it!
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            #35
            Originally posted by 850 Combat View Post
            Time to pull that engine and install it!
            20170615_184548.jpg With this teamwork we'll have it done in short order.
            Alan

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              #36
              "I'll read the instructions". "I dont need no stinking instructions"......
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                #37
                Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
                "I'll read the instructions". "I dont need no stinking instructions"......
                You'd be surprised how well that quote fits. Even when he's removing the rear shock with a spark plug socket
                Alan

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                  #38
                  Originally posted by AMK View Post
                  [ATTACH=CONFIG]51534[/ATTACH] With this teamwork we'll have it done in short order.
                  Ah...I remember my lil helpers back in the day.....I was doing snow removal all wrong - instead of throwing it off the driveway I was supposed to redeposit it elsewhere "on" the driveway and then play on it.....{dumb parents!}...snow, leaves, it's all the same I guess....

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                    #39
                    These are my 2nd generation lil helpers. And apparently all of the tools I was using were in the wrong order, they put them in the "correct" order for me.
                    Alan

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                      #40
                      Originally posted by AMK View Post
                      These are my 2nd generation lil helpers. And apparently all of the tools I was using were in the wrong order, they put them in the "correct" order for me.
                      Ah yes...anytime your working with tools, it appears so do they, just not the way they're supposed to...but it's still cute. Just don't try asking for said tool back because "they're not done yet!"

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                        #41
                        Carb rebuild CD went in the mail to you today...enjoy.
                        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                          #42
                          I thought it may be a typo, so I went to his store and looked. Nope, the guy is crazy! I wonder if he sells anything, of if it's a tax write-off?

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                            #43
                            Originally posted by JJ View Post
                            I thought it may be a typo, so I went to his store and looked. Nope, the guy is crazy! I wonder if he sells anything, of if it's a tax write-off?
                            That starter would triple quadruple to the 10th power the value of this bike. It's not even OEM. Blew me away.



                            Thank you Chuck.
                            Alan

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                            Graduated to an '82 GS850GL
                            Now riding an '83 GS1100GL
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                              #44
                              Originally posted by 80GS850GBob View Post
                              Ah yes...anytime your working with tools, it appears so do they, just not the way they're supposed to...but it's still cute. Just don't try asking for said tool back because "they're not done yet!"
                              It is very cute, and hopefully a building block in their little lives.
                              Alan

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                              Graduated to an '82 GS850GL
                              Now riding an '83 GS1100GL
                              Added an '82 GS1100GL

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                                #45
                                Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
                                Carb rebuild CD went in the mail to you today...enjoy.
                                Got it today Chuck, thanks.
                                Alan

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                                Graduated to an '82 GS850GL
                                Now riding an '83 GS1100GL
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