Honda Goldwing | Rebuild Carburetors 🛵

[@Chris-iw4up]

video recorded perfect, quiet background music as it should be. Everything with assembled, clean and organized as it should be. With commentary. Good job

[@TomAsay64]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I really appreciate it!

[@jessewilliams5160]

I thought I was in over my head but this video saved my GL1100 project bike. Thank you

[@jbuchan8114]

Tom best assembly video I have seen , very good job . Thank you.

[@emfl4437]

Excellent video, thanks for sharing. I am thinking of buying an '86 Goldwing, so this is very helpful to see what's involved.

[@TomAsay64]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! Go for it!

[@BarrySoetoro187]

That's not an 86 goldwing

[@rayworx]

A couple of comments: When reinstalling the jet needle into the diaphragm be sure that it is slightly LOOSE! It should not be tight. You need to check that. Also: the idle jet adjusting screw has an o-ring and a tiny flat washer below the spring. To remove them I use a small paper clip. Straighten out the paper clip and put a tiny hook in it. Use the hook to remove the washer and o-ring. That 'left over' o-ring you tossed was supposed to go in the adjuster screw! Also: to remove the limiter cap from the idle mixture screw you can apply heat to melt the glue Honda puts on the cap. I use a tiny butane soldering kit but don't melt the cap! I always remove the limiter cap before removing the mixture screw just to make sure the mixture screw doesn't get broken.... it can happen!

[@richardlewin3611]

Hi. Have you any advice for me on my 1975 Gl1000. The carbs seems to be the problem with the running. I get the bike running and within 30 miles it always breaks down. Seems to be too rich.

[@JohnBrinkley-w9i]

I just got a 85 aspencade that hasn’t ran in 13 years. Your videos are helping me a lot

[@TomAsay64]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@loup207]

Thank you. I just picked up an 87 with 5 year old gas in it. Looks like I'll be cleaning the carbs next.

[@stevensapyak7971]

11.30.23. The GL1200 carburetors are different than the ones he is rebuilding. I did mine on a 1985 GL1200, I ultrasonic cleaned and then I soda blasted them. I also replace the rubber diaphragms on the slides, because I had a pinhole in one of them. I used a rebuild kit from Randakk.

[@jimpilkey]

nice work tom! i know you skipped the cleaning and polishing part but I m impressed at the final finish not to mention everybody has their own cleaning and polishing methods. i usually dip carb bodies in carb cleaner for 3-4 hrs and then clean with carb cleaner. however its messy and lots of chemicals. your carbs look ultrasonic cleaned or you are just better than me! great videos, very well done. ill be watching more. your commentary is also helpful, you say very helpful tips as you work, very organized too, lots to learn from your technique.

[@TomAsay64]

Hello James, thank you so much for the awesome comments! I have fun doing these. My commentary is from the hip, no real thought before speaking.

[@heavenlysheephugshuggingfo1505]

@@TomAsay64 you do a really good job of explaining things and taking apart

[@TomAsay64]

@@heavenlysheephugshuggingfo1505 Thank you very much!

[@heavenlysheephugshuggingfo1505]

@@TomAsay64 you're like the best friend I never knew but now that I have is a friend I'm so grateful I love working on carburetors

[@heavenlysheephugshuggingfo1505]

@@TomAsay64 tom.will you give me a call

[@Britcheflee]

Which carb kit did you use for this please?

[@DutchedShedBuilds]

Great video, thanks for sharing 👌

[@TomAsay64]

Thanks for watching!

[@2toejoe]

yep thats torqued to specs had me rolling

[@madderrasmaddness2433]

Hi thanks so much for your video. I got a 81 gl 1100 about a year ago and just rebuilt the carbs watching your video it helped me so much. The bike was sitting for a long time before I got it after I put the carbs back on it fired right up but after about 5 minutes it started to smoke anyway I think it is my valve stem seals but it could be the rings I'm no mechanic just watching KZbin video's the one thing I'm confused about is when I put my camera scope into one of the cylinders there was a lot of gas pooling on top of the piston and the intake valve when I had checked it the next day. I don't know who to ask about this situation just thought you may have an idea. Hope you are still doing well.

[@iGR8soccer]

do you have a link to the carburetor rebuilt kit you used?

[@KevinBiedenstein]

Where did you buy your rebuild kits at

[@RM-on7rg]

Thank You!

[@richardlewin3611]

What year gl is that from. Mine is a 1975 and doesn’t have the accelerator pump on the bowls. It has it on top.

[@jpcamak]

Can you share the carb kit that you recommend

[@0lbluec10]

Great Video tom ...Im on my second gl 1100 gotta pull these carbs and do some exhaust work...how did the ultrasonic cleaner work for you..... i have that on my wish list.....hope all is well

[@TomAsay64]

Thanks for the compliment! The ultrasonic cleaner works great! I will always use one for carburetors, brakes and other parts that have small passages!

[@the973kgt]

@@TomAsay64 which ultrasonic cleaner do you use? do you have a link? Thanks!

[@TomAsay64]

@@the973kgt I just picked one up a cheap one from Harbor Freight. It works well enough. It could be a little deeper, the carb bodies don’t always get completely submerged. Sometimes I have to roll them around. Thanks for watching!

[@DutchedShedBuilds]

Hi Tom, greet tutorial. I was wondering if its possible to run fuel through this carb outside of the bike. To pinpoint leaks before remounting it. This because its normally filled with a pump. Can a simple container with fuel gung from the ceiling do the trick?

[@TomAsay64]

Yes, absolutely

[@duroxkilo]

pardon my ignorance, o-rings in the carbs don't need any sort of grease when installed in general? those carbs looks super clean :)

[@TomAsay64]

You are correct, they don’t need grease, it is just something I do to make them last longer and make them easier to remove if there is a next time. Thanks for watching!

[@duroxkilo]

@@TomAsay64 i was asking, i don't know things about carbs, thanks for the reply

[@alonsomorlet3548]

Great tutorial btway...👍

[@TomAsay64]

Thanks 🙂

[@aaronritzenthaler]

Did you disassemble 2&4? Or just stick them in cleaner?

[@fadingbeleifs]

needle jet? mine didnt have one!!

[@LosBabyBoomers]

I’m in the process of removing the 4 carbs, I looked at Amazon for a carb kit, reviews are bad, parts don’t fit Please, what kit did you use, I looked at replies from those that asked the same, couldn’t see anything about the kit used.

[@stevensapyak7971]

11.30.23. Randakk™️ has rebuild kits for these carburetors that are really good, also, you can source some parts from Honda. K&L also has kits. However, I only use genuine OEM float needles and seats on any carburetors I rebuild. It gets quite expensive, but they work whereas the K&L kits and other cheaper ones are a hit and miss.⚠️ A person should actually test the float needle and seat with gasoline before installing on the bike because if they leak after you install them it’s a pain in the ass to take back off… And if you’re doing this as a service for someone else, it’s a profit killer to do it twice❗️

[@BobKramer51]

I have bought many carb kits from Saber Cycle. O-rings fit well. I generally use all the original jets and main jet needle after thorough cleaning. Also, you did not mention that the accelerator pump puts a shot of fuel into all 4 venturies. There is a tiny fuel circuit that connects the 4 carbs. This is usually clogged and very difficult to clean.

[@chrismannmann4374]

hey dude, was gifted a 94 goldwing that was in the middle of being worked on. unfortunately my grandfather passed in the midst of this project. the body needs to be put on but having trouble find a good starting place. any chance you have some advice for me?

[@TomAsay64]

Sorry for the loss of your grandfather. 😔 I would need to know more of what stage of assembly/disassembly the bike is in. Usually you need to start from the inside and work your way out. Before putting the “body” on you need to make sure all the components underneath are installed and in place. You should locate the service manual either online or in paper form to really do this properly. Actually, It is very interesting to look thru the manual! Watching people like me online should be “in addition to” the service manual, not “instead of" the service manual. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@johndickeson9194]

What cleaning fluid did you use in your ultrasonic cleaner

[@TomAsay64]

ZeP Heavy Duty Citrus Cleaner from Home Depot. Thanks for watching!

[@johndickeson9194]

Tom how much different between a 82&83 carbs on gl 1100 interstate.

[@TomAsay64]

1980-1981has VB48A carbs and the 1982 and on have VB48C carbs. I do not know what the difference(s) is/are. Thanks for watching!

[@frontcentermusician]

@@TomAsay64 Older ones have pressed in idle jets.

[@sprezzatura8755]

I wonder if anyone has tried this carb setup on a Volkswagen Beetle?

[@TomAsay64]

That is an interesting idea!

[@ricardocastillo1261]

Amigo ocupo pistones y anillos para un motor 1100 1985 y el juego de empaques algún lugar en donde pueda comprar? Que sea seguro por supuesto gracias y saludos...

[@Tilewarriorsofamerica]

Your watch says 5:55

[@mariuszstepien9998]

You did not put two small u-rings between CARB and PLENUM

[@TomAsay64]

You are correct! Apparently it is sealing well enough, but I probably should fix it 😔

[@alonsomorlet3548]

I think You missed a small straw fuel crossover tube that goes between both cases.

[@TomAsay64]

The o-ring needed to be replaced. It is not a separate tube connecting both sides but a pathway built into the halves.

[@alonsomorlet3548]

It's the accelerator channel "Straw". I coudn't stop leaking fuel without installig it in my rebuild 😬

[@TomAsay64]

I wondered about the accelerator pumping only into one cylinder and not all four. I am going to look at my raw videos to see if there is the nozzle on more than carb #3.

[@johndang514]

@@TomAsay64 Tom, thanks for this video. It was extremely helpful for me to understand the rebuild process. You are brave for using a power tool to remove the screws on your carbs as I have stripped a screw during my rebuild process already lol! (Anyone reading this - make sure you purchase a set of JIS screw drivers for this rebuild!) I was going to say that you are indeed missing the straw. Randakk has a blog post on where it goes and why it is needed. Just search "gl1100 accelerator channel straw".

[@jangulorr7737]

Do people send you carburetors to work on? I don't think you're the one that put that together incorrectly in the first place.

[@TomAsay64]

No, people do not send me stuff to work on. At this point I have too many projects going on as well as a full time job! Maybe someday 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@richiewaychoff2539]

Nice job bro exc patience.vwey inspiring

[@TomAsay64]

Thank you!