Technical Questions and Answers about Gold <strong>Wing</strong>s and ValkyriesAnswers <strong>to</strong> the technical questions in this month’s “Workbench” were provided byStu Oltman, <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>’s Senior Technical Edi<strong>to</strong>r. Please submit your technical questionsabout Gold <strong>Wing</strong>s or Valkyries by e-mail <strong>to</strong> workbench@gwrra.org or by mail <strong>to</strong>“Workbench,” GWRRA, 21423 North 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027. Please includeyour full name, city, state and GWRRA membership number.your bike’s jet needles <strong>to</strong> shim them a bit richer.And be sure <strong>to</strong> check your carbure<strong>to</strong>rs’ pis<strong>to</strong>ndiaphragms for perforations. Some claimthat a timing advancer known as “The TriggerWheel” solves these <strong>issue</strong>s, but advancing thebike’s initial timing will have the net effect <strong>of</strong>making the bike behave as if it were even leaner.So I recommend the carburetion approach.Stu1988 Gold <strong>Wing</strong> Flat SpotI recently purchased a 1988 Gold <strong>Wing</strong>with 105,000 miles that appears <strong>to</strong> have beenwell-maintained, with copies <strong>of</strong> many servicerecords.When I started <strong>to</strong> look for a 1500 <strong>to</strong>upgrade from my 1200 Aspencade, mymechanic (he is a former Honda mechanicwho now has his own shop) <strong>to</strong>ld me <strong>to</strong> watchout for the 1988 1500s because there was aproblem with a “flat spot” when you went <strong>to</strong>accelerate. He related that this was such aproblem that Honda came out with a “performancepackage” that they provided for free<strong>to</strong> owners who complained. This fixed theproblem and was already installed on subsequentyears.When I tested the bike in Durango,Colorado, it seemed <strong>to</strong> run and accelerate fine.After bringing it <strong>to</strong> Denver, however, I noticedthat after warming up and shutting down, itdoes indeed “cough” at low RPM when accelerating.Could this be an altitude problem(7,000 feet down <strong>to</strong> 5,000 feet)? Have youheard <strong>of</strong> this “performance package” hereferred <strong>to</strong>? Is it still available if I need it?Thanks.Rod GottulaGWRRA #275418Denver, ColoradoRod, I believe your mechanic used the term“watch out” as a euphemism for “stay awayfrom,” and that may have been good advice.Honda Service Bulletin GL1500 #2, revisedJuly, 1988 addressed the symp<strong>to</strong>ms you’reexperiencing. On affected 1988 models, theTSB instructed <strong>to</strong> install Honda part #16020-MN5-315, which was a kit consisting <strong>of</strong> #55slow jets, new vacuum pis<strong>to</strong>ns with jet needles,a new Ignition Control Unit (part# 30410-MT2-003), and a new Carb Control Unit(part# 30430-MY2-003). The TSB containedinstructions for installation, and free replacementwas limited <strong>to</strong> the normal warranty period.I have no idea whether these update partsare still available - check with your dealer. Ifnot, try installing an additional washer underLoud MufflersHi Stu, in July I have a 2005 GL1800 CSCTrike conversation and, as you probablyalready know, it has glass pack mufflers. Theyhave an annoying droning sound when goingdown the interstate highway.What I would like <strong>to</strong> know is: If I put bafflesin the mufflers, would this cause problemswith the engine, like overheating, etc.?I thank you for any information you cangive me.Al<strong>to</strong>n Middle<strong>to</strong>nGWRRA #33126Nichols, New YorkAl<strong>to</strong>n, anything that alters the back pressurein the exhaust system is likely <strong>to</strong> cause theengine management system <strong>to</strong> receive corruptedinformation from the Manifold AbsolutePressure (MAP) sensor. It’s the same principlesome experience on Mischief Night after someneighborhood scoundrel stuffs a pota<strong>to</strong> in<strong>to</strong>the exhaust pipe. Increased exhaust restrictionwill increase manifold pressure (reduced vac-From $198 <strong>to</strong> $259 plus shipping and handling.Many sizes and styles available for men and women.DON’T LET THE LETHAL GOOD LOOKS FOOL YOU!• Waterpro<strong>of</strong> Guaranteed• Premium Full Grain Leather• Gripping Nitrile Elas<strong>to</strong>mer Outsole• Super Wicking Lining• Incredibly Comfortable Insole System• Ballistic Ankle Armor Protection• Shock and Vibration AbsorbingFiberboard Footbed• Molded Reinforced Toe Box• Built <strong>to</strong> provide maximum comfor<strong>to</strong>n and <strong>of</strong>f the bike32 <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>
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