88 G/W of old2soon

[old2soon]

     We are working from a Haynes manual and the G/W Factory manual. Both are Proving their worth. We've narrowed the ignition problem down to we Think Hope Maybe is the pulse generator. And Honda in their ifinite wisdom is NOT open on mondays!  And some most of the Valkyries use the same pulse generator. Judging by what we found under the tupperware Honda did a LOT of rearranging to get that Clean Look the Valkyrie has in the timing belt cover area. And should it prove to NOT be the pulse generator-yes tests were conducted-that leaves the ECM. RIDE SAFE.

[old2soon]

    Now according to Honda dlr here the pulse generator NEVER FAILS!  Got news folks the pulse generator on my 88 G/W FAILED! So LARGE shout out to Terry Cilley who brought a slightly used low mile pulse generator from his stash in Wisconsin.  da prez installed it made SURE all the timing marks were lined up properly turned on the key and bout 2 and a half 3 cranks she fired right up.  So gonna install the 6 degree triple tree and then-tupper ware install!  BUT most ricky tick I be back in da wind!  Special thanks to My BROTHER fer all the hard work he puts into this Gold Wing trike fer me.    Thanks Ross. RIDE SAFE.

[Jack B]

Terry and his son Josh are great people and will help anyone except maybe me

[Serk]

Glad to hear it appears the gremlins are being excised! Better to have problems in/near home than a thousand miles from home!

[Valkorado]

And the first day of summer is officially tomorrow.  Happy motoring!   

[Serk]

And the first day of summer is officially tomorrow.  Happy motoring!   

Ugh, don't remind me... About time for us down here to park our bikes until October!

[old2soon]

     ALMOST got er back sorta lookin like a G/W! 6 degree triple tree IS INSTALLED! And it Weren't plug and play on the triple tree! Some mods by my in house fabricator A K A My Brother da prez. The 6 degree tree IS some meatier than the stock tree and a couple clearance issues were addressed by finesse and now and then brute force. The tupperware Is proving to be a mite contrary and I are tryin to remain polite!  Gonna make an attempt at that all important test ride shake down ride and lets see how the G/W Is affected by all the mods done to here here in Il. Suspension Check. 6 degree tree check. ANYTHING screws up I duz in fact KNOW the guy who did all that work!  RIDE SAFE.

[old2soon]

   Update. Ross replaced the front 2 spark plug wires on the G/W! Think he muttered something like more contary than 1st marriage!  And I am heading out tomorrow for Southern Missouri V I A Iowa for some Military Monuments and other sights. Gotts put some miles on Phatter Ghurl  RIDE SAFE. P S daprez gonna ride with me a spell! 

[Serk]

Glad to hear you're back in the wind, looking forward to hearing and seeing about your adventures!

Be safe...

[Speedy Coop]

Just wondering what brand 6 degree triple tree you used? I just picked up a !989 Gold Wing with a Champion sidecar that I want to make it steer a little easier. Looks easy enough to change, also did you replace the steering stem bearings and races? Thanks for any input,  Chuck

[old2soon]

Just wondering what brand 6 degree triple tree you used? I just picked up a !989 Gold Wing with a Champion sidecar that I want to make it steer a little easier. Looks easy enough to change, also did you replace the steering stem bearings and races? Thanks for any input,  Chuck

   I ordered the one Amazon sells. Fer awhile Walmart had the same triple tree for a Lot less But when I ordered Amazon had the best price and I am a Prime member hence free shipping. And the tree came with all new bearings. With about 91 G on the odometer the races looked new. And the handling went from work my azz off to dang this thing steers nice! And on the way home to Missouri I ran in over 100 miles of some Serious RAIN!  IF SHOULD "issues Ever arise I'll shout it out here on the board!  RIDE SAFE.