To this point I've done 2 ground up rebuilds on a '75 and '76.
Partly into this '83 I discover the "points" are not on the end of the cam shaft and at the back of the engine.
Then I read they're electronic.
My question is then.........do they need setting/adjusting?
If so how?
Yeah I'll get the factory manual.........but more fun to ask for now
GL1100 Electronic Ignition
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GL1100 Electronic Ignition
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Re: GL1100 Electronic Ignition
Supposedly yes . They have some kind of expoxy to keep them set. I think the service manual might be wrong on the setting . I opened mine up on the 83 when I had the engine out. After that it started knocking on a real steep grade in low gear<my driveway>. Id leave them alone next time >>>They arent really arcing tipe mechanical points but electronic gizmos tipe.. JB
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Re: GL1100 Electronic Ignition
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My question is then.........do they need setting/adjusting?
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Re: GL1100 Electronic Ignition
As sagebrush says, they don't need/can't be adjusted. Ignition maintenance consists of making sure all components are working correctly, cleaning all wire connections (and grounds), and making sure the coils, plug wires, and caps are in tip-top condition. Then ride!
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"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
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Re: GL1100 Electronic Ignition
wonder where i got that information from?? . I thought I
adjusted the pulse generator. Sorry for any confusion Where is my prevogin???? JB
adjusted the pulse generator. Sorry for any confusion Where is my prevogin???? JB
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Re: GL1100 Electronic Ignition
The pulse generator and the advancer unit aren't adjustable, but I think they are matched pairs. If you look at this -
https://www.cmsnl.com/honda-gl1100-gold ... LSH-OTsZ9B
there is an A, B and C for each item, and I'm sure I read somewhere that they should be the same. Not sure of the difference or how you know what you have. Maybe worth a check though.
https://www.cmsnl.com/honda-gl1100-gold ... LSH-OTsZ9B
there is an A, B and C for each item, and I'm sure I read somewhere that they should be the same. Not sure of the difference or how you know what you have. Maybe worth a check though.
Previous Rides,
1980 CB250N Good to learn on
1981 CX500 good mid range tourer, went to Austria on it!
1983 GL1100C Pride and joy, sold when I bought my 1st house, big mistake
1985 GL650 Silverwing another mistake, horrible bike
1986 CBX550 Good commuter
1989 Suzuki GS750 (1976) cheap and cheerful until a dog ran out in front of me on Xmas Eve, 1991
Current bikes
2010 CB1300 back on a bike after 19 years, two divorces, children grown up etc
1980 GL1100 NOW ON THE ROAD, still use CB1300.
1980 CB250N Good to learn on
1981 CX500 good mid range tourer, went to Austria on it!
1983 GL1100C Pride and joy, sold when I bought my 1st house, big mistake
1985 GL650 Silverwing another mistake, horrible bike
1986 CBX550 Good commuter
1989 Suzuki GS750 (1976) cheap and cheerful until a dog ran out in front of me on Xmas Eve, 1991
Current bikes
2010 CB1300 back on a bike after 19 years, two divorces, children grown up etc
1980 GL1100 NOW ON THE ROAD, still use CB1300.
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Re: GL1100 Electronic Ignition
What about the gap between the reluctor and the pickups? I don't know if that is adjustable on the GL1200s, as on other Honda models.
...Brian
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