GEN III Dual Weber 40 Intake Manifold Set (Specifications)
Randakks Master Carb Overhaul Kit®: Honda GL1100
World’s Best GL1100 Kit!
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Shade Tree Diagnostic Tests!
I was very fortunate to grow up in a neighborhood and farm family full of excellent shade-tree mechanics. Mostly they were short on cash and long on resourcefulness.
I learned quite a lot by pestering these very talented home-gown mechanics.
More on Fuel And Fuel Additives – Fear the Corn?
Warning: Controversial Material!
I grew up in a farm family in the South, so I’m very fond of corn. Of course I like grits, but my favorite form of corn is high quality bourbon! I have personally benefited from crop subsidies and understand the benefit of the emerging ethanol (made from corn) fuel market to corn farmers. I am sympathetic to their issues.
Motorcycle Fuel Mileage Issues
Warning: Controversial Material!
I get lots of inquiries about fuel mileage these days. It’s no surprise given highly volatile fuel prices! Here’s what I know about the subject.
Not so “Green,” No-Drop Idle Mixture Adjustment Method
I find the factory recommended idle mixture screw setting specs to be very close to ideal. They are listed here for the Honda GL1000.

Idle FUEL Mixture Screw on Honda GL1000
I do usually richen them up an extra 1/8 to 1/4 turn (out) to compensate for the leaner modern “gasoline” which is diluted with ethanol in most US markets.
But sometimes, you just need an excuse to do some high performance tuning on your bike! 🙂
Motorcycle Petcocks 101
What is a petcock? Why is important to vintage motorcycle owners?

Can Proper Petcock Use Prevent This?
Flooding Issues on Vintage Hondas
Viton in Vintage Motorcycle Carburetor Components?
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