Remove the 4 valve cover bolts. Remove valve cover. Remove 4 intake runner bolts. Remove 2 bolts from intake manifold vacuum equalizer tube. Remove 4 exhaust nuts. Mark belt cog position with whiteout on cam gear and crank ear for re-installation purposes. Loosen timing tensioner belt and remove belt. Separate exhaust from head and studs. Remove 6 head bolts. Remove gasket and clean gasket mounting surfaces. Install is reverse of removal. Installing belt requires realigning previously mentioned marks. Other valve timing procedures are available for timing belt reinstalling Misalignment of crankshaft pulley to cam pulley can cause valves to bend when attempting to start engine. Carburetors must now be resynchronized for optimal running performance.
The GL1100 has electronic ignition. No points.
83 horsepower
9.8 ounces
Honda Goldwing Gl1000 and gl1100 Motorcycle
1 down, and 4 up
dot 3 or 4
you remove the GoldWing cover on the left side of the bike above the passenger foot pedal
Yes, it is. However, there is separate gear oil in the final drive of the Goldwing, as it is shaft driven.
I use Motul 10w40. Check with your local dealer.
Any lower on those models, and the pipes will hit the road around the corners.
The oil drain plug is on the front of the motor below the oil filter.
yes and no, it has a glass indicator window but no dip stick