Customising my first Goldwing

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RAT wrote:There's an aftermarket replacement for that oil filter housing bolt with a 17mm head for easier on/off ....

Just be sure you don't overtighten it.

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Best to always use a 6 point socket on them too.

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New mudguard from a seller on ebay, http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/sgftrikes.1?_ ... 7675.l2559

Fits quiet well, bit tight and there may be a little rubbing but its (very thick) fibreglass so there's a little room to smooth it out on the inside

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You may want to move that up. As close as it is sitting it will rub once you get moving. And if the tire picks up a stone you'll know it pretty quickly.

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Looks great. Small 1cm lift would be good.
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Its not fitted yet guys, just resting on the tyre.
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So THAT'S why it fits so well ....

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UK_Andy wrote:Its not fitted yet guys, just resting on the tyre.

OK, but this, "Fits quiet well, bit tight and there may be a little rubbing but its (very thick) fibreglass so there's a little room to smooth it out on the inside" made it sound like it was mounted. Sorry.

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robin1731 wrote:
UK_Andy wrote:Its not fitted yet guys, just resting on the tyre.

OK, but this, "Fits quiet well, bit tight and there may be a little rubbing but its (very thick) fibreglass so there's a little room to smooth it out on the inside" made it sound like it was mounted. Sorry.

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Yea, it does now I re-read it, sorry :-(
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What is this seat? Doesn't look like triumph to me as is mentioned in the posts... Looks like a less bulky Corbin. I want. How is it for comfort?

Also. The very first pic in the thread, db_cutpipes.jpg. Who's bike is that? What's the tail light??
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zavikan wrote:What is this seat? Doesn't look like triumph to me as is mentioned in the posts... Looks like a less bulky Corbin. I want. How is it for comfort?

Also. The very first pic in the thread, db_cutpipes.jpg. Who's bike is that? What's the tail light??
The seat is the original pan with regards shaped foam. It's comfortable enough for me. I don't go far on the bike.

That pic is from the Internet.
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If you want some information about unlinking the brakes, I plan on making a write up of what I recently did to my 83 GL1100. It was mainly a lot of research on my part since I wanted matching front calipers and a front master cylinder to support them.
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I found a pair of matching 32mm calipers so now I'm looking into wetherby my 14mm master cylinder is man enough
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That's pretty much the route I went, except I picked up just one 32mm caliper for $25 with shipping.

For the master cylinder, I used a 5/8" unit similar to the one Randaaks sells. I tried the 14mm stock unit and it wasn't engaging until nearly hitting the handlebar. Temporarily swapped on the 5/8 master cylinder from my CB750F SuperSport and got the amount of bite I wanted. Could probably go a little bigger if you like, but 5/8 is in my Goldilocks zone.

Might end up having a change of heart after I rebuild the calipers and replace the lines this winter, though.
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A while ago I bought a flat 14mm bore master cylinder so when I de-linked the brakes and fitted flatter bars than standard the m/c wouldnt sit at a jaunty angle.

Well, I can tell you for sure if you have an 83 GL1100 that has linked brakes with 32mm pistons on one side and 25mm on the other then a 14mm m/c will not work if you are delinking the brakes

No amount of bleeding will get enough pressure without excessive travel, my lever just kept hitting the bar! So I popped down to the local breakers yard and got a 1200 bandit one with a 5/8s bore. Perfect!!

So look for one of these or another big bike with twin disc, look on the underside of the m/c and it should say 5/8 or it might say 16mm, either should do as they are almost identical.
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Does anyone know if the CX500 rad surround or rad is the same size as a GL1100?

I want the side scoops from a GL1100 but they seem rare and expensive here in the UK. On the other hand CX500 parts are littering the streets due to the fact we dispatched them to death.

And if you wanna see one of the most dangerous thankless jobs out there then Google, London Dispatch Rider.
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