Another learning curve.

[AMK]

The GL1100 starter was a known weak spot.
There is a thread discussing how to rebuild them on Goldwing Docs forum

Here -->> http://goldwingdocs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=259




After I finished it --

I did see that video (wish I could stand in my garage with stocking feet) and tested the starter and she spun.
Tore it apart and blew out the carbon, looked at the bearing holes, checked the brushes and polished the armature.
All looks good and spins good. Reinstalled it and still nothing but sparks and a hum.
I'm using a battery charger for the tests and it acts like it's either shorting or the tyranny is locked up. It dims the lights in the garage.
I also saw a thread about the grounding tabs on the brush plate and this one shows signs of arcing, hence my question on continuity.
The tyranny and engine turn over pushing it in gear but the clutch is somewhat locked.
I still have it out and tonight I'll try to improve the brush plate ground, that may be one of its weaknesses, I saw directions on bolting a ground strap, but I'll buy a new one if it fails.
I don't have access to a load tester but that would narrow it down much.

PS: sorry to read about your stator troubles on the Brown County ride.

[AMK]

This ▲

Do not twist a single bolt or buy anything until you have the title in your name (son's name) and it's safely tucked into your desk drawer. I have literally seen it dozens and dozens of times people start wrenching and dropping cash only to figure out they don't have a title or can't get a title easily.

Sage advice, thanks.
No money sunk until title is in hand. But I can't resist the challenge of tinkering
If it doesn't show promise I'll waste no more time either.

[AMK]

Found a starter. This should be in the "funnies" section.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Starter-fit-motorcycle-Honda-GL1000-GL-1000-Goldwing-1100-/152544606759?fits=Year%3A1980%7CSubmodel%3AGL1100&hash=item23845dfa27:g:--gAAOSwlndZE92-&vxp=mtr

They're trending for around $60.00.

[850 Combat]

Time to pull that engine and install it!

[AMK]

Time to pull that engine and install it!

20170615_184548.jpg With this teamwork we'll have it done in short order.

[dorkburger]

"I'll read the instructions". "I dont need no stinking instructions"......

[AMK]

"I'll read the instructions". "I dont need no stinking instructions"......

You'd be surprised how well that quote fits. Even when he's removing the rear shock with a spark plug socket

[80GS850GBob]

[ATTACH=CONFIG]51534[/ATTACH] With this teamwork we'll have it done in short order.

Ah...I remember my lil helpers back in the day.....I was doing snow removal all wrong - instead of throwing it off the driveway I was supposed to redeposit it elsewhere "on" the driveway and then play on it.....{dumb parents!}...snow, leaves, it's all the same I guess....

[AMK]

These are my 2nd generation lil helpers. And apparently all of the tools I was using were in the wrong order, they put them in the "correct" order for me.

[80GS850GBob]

These are my 2nd generation lil helpers. And apparently all of the tools I was using were in the wrong order, they put them in the "correct" order for me.

Ah yes...anytime your working with tools, it appears so do they, just not the way they're supposed to...but it's still cute. Just don't try asking for said tool back because "they're not done yet!"

[chuck hahn]

Carb rebuild CD went in the mail to you today...enjoy.

[JJ]

Found a starter. This should be in the "funnies" section.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Starter-fit-motorcycle-Honda-GL1000-GL-1000-Goldwing-1100-/152544606759?fits=Year%3A1980%7CSubmodel%3AGL1100&hash=item23845dfa27:g:--gAAOSwlndZE92-&vxp=mtr

They're trending for around $60.00.

I thought it may be a typo, so I went to his store and looked. Nope, the guy is crazy! I wonder if he sells anything, of if it's a tax write-off?

[AMK]

I thought it may be a typo, so I went to his store and looked. Nope, the guy is crazy! I wonder if he sells anything, of if it's a tax write-off?

That starter would triple quadruple to the 10th power the value of this bike. It's not even OEM. Blew me away.



Thank you Chuck.

[AMK]

Ah yes...anytime your working with tools, it appears so do they, just not the way they're supposed to...but it's still cute. Just don't try asking for said tool back because "they're not done yet!"

It is very cute, and hopefully a building block in their little lives.

[AMK]

Carb rebuild CD went in the mail to you today...enjoy.

Got it today Chuck, thanks.