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1978 honda goldwing gl1000

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I am having a problem with horsepower wondering if someone can help me. I had the carbs done and now I have no horsepower I can only do 50 mph and when I go up hill i am lucky if I can go 40 mph.
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Hello and welcome to the forum. When you say "I had the carbs done" what exactly do you mean?
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I second what JohnJ just said.
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#4 Unread post by bop-1 »

First off, Are you running premium gas, preferably with a booster? I know the owners manual says regular but that was in 1978. My '75 CB750 runs like crap on regular but sings on a booster. You may also want to check your advance system, especially if yours is an early model with points. Hope this helps :shooting:
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a mechanic said we need a spark advance
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how do you check a spark advance and a electronic ignition to see if they are bad
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#7 Unread post by Wrider »

Do you have the service manual for your bike? If not that's where to start, if so it's in there.
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