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  1. Wingsconsin

    Pumpkin ratios - a discovery

    Depending on what you seek for a desired outcome your results may not be what you think. This year I found a vendor making lower geared final drives for my GL1800 Goldwing - Thinking the GL1800 has loads of torque, and 1st gear is way too low to be useful (as well as the rest of the gearbox...
  2. Wingsconsin

    Source for no-fuss complete brake line kit for 1980 GS850G?

    I did my GS850GL a year + ago with lines from -->> https://us.helperformance.com/ They fit pretty well - and the banjo clocking was adjustable - On the L model the rear was a bit shorter than I would've liked it - but it reached fine and works great now Worth checking out ..? ;)
  3. Wingsconsin

    Dirt cheap Dunlop Elite 4 tires

    I ordered a set - My current Michelin Commander II's have around 14K on them total - The front still looks pretty good but the rear is starting to show some wear . So for $132 plus tax delivered I ordered a set of E4s to go on in Spring cheap enough to throw out some miles on the old set -...
  4. Wingsconsin

    Dirt cheap Dunlop Elite 4 tires

    I really do not need tires yet for my GS850GL - But I am considering buying them cause these are really good tires for a great price... Change them ..just because.. :indecisiveness: :encouragement:
  5. Wingsconsin

    Dirt cheap Dunlop Elite 4 tires

    Dunlop Elite 4 TiresSKU: 1127096 Wheel Location: Front Tire Size: 100/90B19 57H TL $56.00 123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869707172737475767778798081828384858687888990919293949596979899 $56.00...
  6. Wingsconsin

    Any tips for removing carbs?

    Once the airbox is loose and pulled back - Apply leverage and bend them carbs DOWN - then UP - A few times like that will help immensely in getting them out -
  7. Wingsconsin

    I had a crash...a big one!

    Get a good lawyer - Sue the offender driver for all they have, all they will ever have, and all their family will ever have. Jail time - Compensation in the millions - without question Do not take sympathy on them - they LIED about nearly killing you - They don't give a $hit about you - only...
  8. Wingsconsin

    FZ1 Rod Bearings

    " It ran when I parked it " Best wishes for the re-birth
  9. Wingsconsin

    anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

    Scott - You worry me - How many times has that bike been down ? 2 that I know of for certain -- Maybe something is wrong with the bike's geometry ? Is it bent from a previous slide ? If it's not the bike then ---Perhaps --? Something is going on - you should self critique and evaluate your...
  10. Wingsconsin

    '83 GS850GL - Rear Caliper rebuild struggles

    Worth a try - thanks for the thought :encouragement:
  11. Wingsconsin

    '83 GS850GL - Rear Caliper rebuild struggles

    UPDATE on REAR BRAKES UPDATE on REAR BRAKES I rebuilt the Master Cylinder last night - Got all back together after a good cleaning and new rubber bits ;) Primed the MC and then started bleeding the brakes out the caliper with my Mity-Vac pump. It seemed to work well and I went for a ride - 25...
  12. Wingsconsin

    Fork oil filling tips 83 650gl

    I always learn from my mistakes -- I try really hard to not make the same mistake twice --I am smarter than I once was . ;)
  13. Wingsconsin

    I need carburetor gs850 gl

    Ask a better question to get a better answer -- People who want to help will need MORE information in order to figure out what you need
  14. Wingsconsin

    anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

    My GS850GL with the TruckLite and 2" square aux lights mounted on the crash bars - 10W LEDs cast a lot of light forward and low <strong>
  15. Wingsconsin

    anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

    Add a windscreen - One that is just lower than your eye level - Blocking the wind and offering some protection will make a world of difference - he wind will go over the top and keep some of the water off the visor Visibility is the greatest challenge riding in the rain - adding more lights...
  16. Wingsconsin

    '83 GS850GL - Rear Caliper rebuild struggles

    OKAY - MC rebuild kit arrived - Now I need some time to play and get it done - But the weather here has turned and he cooler mornings deters me riding the smaller bike anyway (commuting) So -- maybe this weekend -- And then to Time Sert the one lower stator cover fastener to end the leaking...
  17. Wingsconsin

    Stripped thread - Oil Pan

    I did this last weekend on my GS850GL The +1 size was perfect - It cut easily and made a good seal - I went for a good hot ride and it's all fixed -- now -- Autozone - Advance Auto - etc. should stock it .
  18. Wingsconsin

    what did you wrench on today??

    Not GS -- But a GL -- 2002 Goldwing New Final Drive Not GS -- But a GL -- 2002 Goldwing New Final Drive The gearing on the Goldwing is ridiculously low - Often I will be still in the intersection while shifting out of 1st gear - Not usually a problem but a PIA when turning (especially left) -...
  19. Wingsconsin

    Show me your de-Led GLs!

    My 1983 GS850G L -- Modified for me My 1983 GS850G L -- Modified for me Here's my GS850 L -- but made into a very ride-able bike thanks to some mods Like a customer seat on an L seat pan ;) And many other creature comforts Better Picture added --
  20. Wingsconsin

    '83 GS850GL - Rear Caliper rebuild struggles

    I was able to break loose the bolts holding the 2 halves together -- I bolted the caliper back on the bike - Used my 1/2" ratchet with a 12" extension and applied leverage -- POP ! After getting the halves apart I sent them through my Ultrasonic cleaner a few times - Then I cleaned all the...
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