picked up a 84 goldwing 1200, ive always worked with flat 4 engines VW / Subaru, even put a set of idf44 carbs on a subaru block, trying to hunt down another set for this goldwing i just got, stock carbs where pretty bad. thanks for posting this, helps motivate to find some carbs
Checked out a bunch of your other videos and it looks like a lot of them are here in Alaska. I'm in Anchorage and I am building a 1978 Honda GL1000 with about 10,000 original miles. I am just now setting up my Randakk Weber conversion. I picked up a set of brand new Weber ID40 Model 70 carbs. I would like to see your bike sometime. It's good to see other people in this town riding something other than Harleys.
I did the same setup as you but I have issue when I accelerate it starts to bog on me. I already change my jetting size on my idle, main, air corrector, emulsion tube, accelerator jet, and accelerator jet nozzle. Can you put me in the right direction on how to fix this issue
Not the OG, but might can help what kind of sound when it bogs? A sound like kill switch was switched then all of a sudden it’s hauls ass is too lean…a bog that sounds like hitting rev limiter or popping or any variant of that is a rich bog. Hope that helps
@@theoryxboi thank you for the information but I found out the issue, my head on the goldwing where the carburetor manifolds bolts on to is warp and air is entering through there. I Haven’t done anything yet to fix but i need to take the head to a machine shop for they could cut it and make it even.
I just got a 78 gl1000 goldwing it needs carb work but runs thats what the guy told me its in great condition all around im not sure where your located but im close to houston texas and im looking for someone to take a look at my goldwing i love this one
Why is this the only good sounding Goldwing? I've listened to a lot of GL Goldwing 4 cylinders in videos, and all of them sound like they are running on 2 or 3 cylinders, and they just don't have that strong Subaru sound. Your engine sounds like a proper Subaru 2.2 Liter high compression boxer, it's a scary sound. Can you make more videos about the sound? Or do you have others?
sounds awesome, which Weber carburetors model did you use? any recommendation? I am dealing to get some for my 1977 GL1000. Will appreciate some advise.
Hi Jim, I am a new owner of a '76 GL 1000 and have no idea where to start in getting it running... is there somewhere I could take the bike to have a once-over done on it and make sure its running? Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!
Wade Nelson Wade - I don't know of anyone locally to take on your bike. Have you checked out www.Randakks.com? There is a wealth of info telling exactly what to do to resurrect an older GW.
Just one question. Why? What is wrong with the original carb set up. This engine sounds really sweet for such an old bike. Why fit carbs that were made for a V8 engine. It doesn't need them, its such a pointless exercise.
Gary Dunn It seems a lot of what people do may be pointless to some. But, in this case, the carb swap adds increased performance levels that suit the bike perfectly. What could be wrong with that?
jim meyer OK point taken. Just one more question, I noticed that the airintakes on those carbs run up the sides of the dummy fuel tank, which as you will know, opens to store tools and so on. Is the storage area in thedummy fuel tank now inaccessible?
Gary Dunn Removing the stock carbs and air box opened much more space inside the tank shelter. I found a plastic container that fits perfectly inside and now, can carry all the usual stuff, like tools, cameras, phone, etc, etc. I love it. The tank shelter sidecovers also remove easily, w/o interference from the stacks/air cleaners.
picked up a 84 goldwing 1200, ive always worked with flat 4 engines VW / Subaru, even put a set of idf44 carbs on a subaru block, trying to hunt down another set for this goldwing i just got, stock carbs where pretty bad. thanks for posting this, helps motivate to find some carbs
Beautiful job! My 76 is just too nice of original condition to do this to, but you may have inspired me to find another bike to do this to. Awesome!
Nice work - I hear that if you leave the gas petcock open and leave it leaning on the side kickstand that you have to watch out for hydrolocking
Not the owner but this makes sense. The bmw bricks had similar issues.
i love the sound. great job
Nice work Jim! Sounds incredible.
I wonder if there was more clearance because I used a '75 tank shelter in place of the orig. '78 tank shelter.
Yes sounds amazing very responsive.
Amazing sound and runs great.
Sounds Super Sweet!!
Checked out a bunch of your other videos and it looks like a lot of them are here in Alaska. I'm in Anchorage and I am building a 1978 Honda GL1000 with about 10,000 original miles. I am just now setting up my Randakk Weber conversion. I picked up a set of brand new Weber ID40 Model 70 carbs. I would like to see your bike sometime. It's good to see other people in this town riding something other than Harleys.
JRWperformance Glad to see someone else is as twisted as I am. Happy to get together with you. How do we connect w/o facebook getting in the way?
my email is my username @yahoo.com
Shot in the dark.. idk if you’ll respond but will this work on a 1984 gl1200
Great sound
I did the same setup as you but I have issue when I accelerate it starts to bog on me. I already change my jetting size on my idle, main, air corrector, emulsion tube, accelerator jet, and accelerator jet nozzle. Can you put me in the right direction on how to fix this issue
Not the OG, but might can help what kind of sound when it bogs? A sound like kill switch was switched then all of a sudden it’s hauls ass is too lean…a bog that sounds like hitting rev limiter or popping or any variant of that is a rich bog. Hope that helps
@@theoryxboi thank you for the information but I found out the issue, my head on the goldwing where the carburetor manifolds bolts on to is warp and air is entering through there. I Haven’t done anything yet to fix but i need to take the head to a machine shop for they could cut it and make it even.
@@JJ-to6ge ohh dang, what if you fab up a gasket to flex and seal it.
@@JJ-to6ge maybe a inner tube for a bicycle. It will seal and contour to the warp. Just a thought.
@@theoryxboi wouldn’t the inner tub burn because of the heat coming off the engine?
What did you use for front brakes? What rotors? What calipers? Have you done any videos on the build?
What happens if you get caught in a rain storm?
I just got a 78 gl1000 goldwing it needs carb work but runs thats what the guy told me its in great condition all around im not sure where your located but im close to houston texas and im looking for someone to take a look at my goldwing i love this one
If you haven't done your carbs yet. Check out Pistol Pete. www.oldwings.com/
Why is this the only good sounding Goldwing? I've listened to a lot of GL Goldwing 4 cylinders in videos, and all of them sound like they are running on 2 or 3 cylinders, and they just don't have that strong Subaru sound. Your engine sounds like a proper Subaru 2.2 Liter high compression boxer, it's a scary sound. Can you make more videos about the sound? Or do you have others?
sounds awesome, which Weber carburetors model did you use? any recommendation? I am dealing to get some for my 1977 GL1000. Will appreciate some advise.
What kind of power increase does it give?
Awesome sound
It's got a definite intake snarl.
Love it
did you have to change the jets to get it to run properly? and if so could you please share what they are
Love those GL on Weber carbs!
Btw what front brake discs did you use to fit them on your original Comstar rims??
Thks mate
Hi Jim, I am a new owner of a '76 GL 1000 and have no idea where to start in getting it running... is there somewhere I could take the bike to have a once-over done on it and make sure its running? Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!
Wade Nelson oh yeah, I am in Wasilla
Wade Nelson Wade - I don't know of anyone locally to take on your bike. Have you checked out www.Randakks.com? There is a wealth of info telling exactly what to do to resurrect an older GW.
Do you know if the GL1000 Corbin Gunfighter can fit on the GL1200?
sounds great.👍
is this bike for sale in Vegas?
Are the manifold standard or have you had them made?
No. My GL1000 is located in Alaska.
jim meyer But, it could be for sale...
Are those real webbers or knockoffs?
I'm guessing those are ID44s? Also, what brakes are those on the front?
I'm guessing weber 40idf
Assuming this is a 1000cc engine 44s would be overkill so I’m guessing 40 idf
I want one!!!
Just one question. Why? What is wrong with the original carb set up. This engine
sounds really sweet for such an old bike. Why fit carbs that were made for a V8
engine. It doesn't need them, its such a pointless exercise.
Gary Dunn It seems a lot of what people do may be pointless to some. But, in this case, the carb swap adds increased performance levels that suit the bike perfectly. What could be wrong with that?
jim meyer OK point taken. Just one more question, I noticed that the airintakes on those carbs run up the sides of the dummy fuel tank, which as you will know, opens to store tools and so on. Is the storage area in thedummy fuel tank now inaccessible?
Gary Dunn Removing the stock carbs and air box opened much more space inside the tank shelter. I found a plastic container that fits perfectly inside and now, can carry all the usual stuff, like tools, cameras, phone, etc, etc. I love it. The tank shelter sidecovers also remove easily, w/o interference from the stacks/air cleaners.
TOO kool...
Bad Ass!
Cinema HD for ruku
Cinema HD rukr
Better wear a fire suit and shave your forearms while riding...in case it backfires...lol
IncenseNation .com Yeah, I wondered about that happening, but the bike is in tune and that hasn't been an issue. Thankfully.
Make sure ur choke block off plates are 100% not leaking an ya keep it from goin lean an ya should be fine hopefully
...junk. 😕