The Factory Shop Manual says to remove the clutch cover, so that is what I did. The Clymer manual doesn't state to remove the cover. I would expect it would be quite fiddly to try to reinstall the rear cover with the clutch cover in place on the rear cover. The clutch disengagement mechanism in the clutch cover must be aligned when the cover is installed. If you try to do this with the clutch cover on the rear cover it might be difficult to get the rear cover dowel pins aligned and have the clutch disengagement align to the back of the clutch at the same time. Honda made the cover separate from the rear cover for a reason. Let me know what you find and good luck with your project.
To: Jim Palmer, I just picked up my first 1200 goldwing" I'm going through it and noticed three wires cut that runs right over my timing covers? Can you please tell me where they go to? One is Red & one is Green and the other is Green with a red stripe.... Thank you buddy...
Tracy, It matters what year and model, naked, Interstate or Aspencade. They are all a little different. The green might be the thermal switch for the radiator fan. Red is usually unswitched +12v. The green with the red stripe has me stumped. There is a green/red that goes to between the starter solenoid and the start button. Depending on the model and what accessories are fitted there are bunches of variations in the wiring. I suggest going to GoldwingFacts.com and posting to that forum. There are a bunch of really smart people who really know these bikes and are really happy to help out. My handle on that forum is JamesPal. Good luck JimP
does the clutch cover need to be removed to get rear cover off or can they be removed as one ?
The Factory Shop Manual says to remove the clutch cover, so that is what I did. The Clymer manual doesn't state to remove the cover. I would expect it would be quite fiddly to try to reinstall the rear cover with the clutch cover in place on the rear cover. The clutch disengagement mechanism in the clutch cover must be aligned when the cover is installed. If you try to do this with the clutch cover on the rear cover it might be difficult to get the rear cover dowel pins aligned and have the clutch disengagement align to the back of the clutch at the same time. Honda made the cover separate from the rear cover for a reason. Let me know what you find and good luck with your project.
To: Jim Palmer,
I just picked up my first 1200 goldwing" I'm going through it and noticed three wires cut that runs right over my timing covers?
Can you please tell me where they go to? One is
Red & one is
Green and the other is
Green with a red stripe....
Thank you buddy...
Tracy, It matters what year and model, naked, Interstate or Aspencade. They are all a little different. The green might be the thermal switch for the radiator fan. Red is usually unswitched +12v. The green with the red stripe has me stumped. There is a green/red that goes to between the starter solenoid and the start button. Depending on the model and what accessories are fitted there are bunches of variations in the wiring. I suggest going to GoldwingFacts.com and posting to that forum. There are a bunch of really smart people who really know these bikes and are really happy to help out. My handle on that forum is JamesPal. Good luck JimP
Forget the rectifier, you need a stator.