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1978 honda goldwing gl1000
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 4:54 am
by dave_joas
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.
Re: 1978 honda goldwing gl1000
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 6:58 am
by Johnj
Hello and welcome to the forum. When you say "I had the carbs done" what exactly do you mean?
Re: 1978 honda goldwing gl1000
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 10:46 am
by totalmotorcycle
I second what JohnJ just said.
Re: 1978 honda goldwing gl1000
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 2:06 pm
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
Re: 1978 honda goldwing gl1000
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 3:01 am
by dave_joas
a mechanic said we need a spark advance
Re: 1978 honda goldwing gl1000
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 3:14 am
by dave_joas
how do you check a spark advance and a electronic ignition to see if they are bad
Re: 1978 honda goldwing gl1000
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 3:29 am
by Wrider
Do you have the service manual for your bike? If not that's where to start, if so it's in there.