You will have to remove the calliper by removing the 2 attach bolts. When the caliper is free, gently push the pistons back into the caliper by using a c-clamp or a channel lock pliers. You will see a retaing bolt on the top of the caliper that needs to be removed in order to remove the brake pad retaining pins. once the retainer and the retaining pins are removed, the pads can now be removed. The installation is the reverse. If the fluid has not been replaced recently, then now would be a good time to do that as well. The manufacturer recomends changing fluid every 8,000 miles or 24 months. Be careful not to spill brake fluid onto any plastic or painted surface as it will eat it up.
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The fuse box on a 1981 GL1100 Goldwing is located under the seat near the battery. It is sealed in a water tight box to prevent damage.
Yes, it is. However, there is separate gear oil in the final drive of the Goldwing, as it is shaft driven.
Any lower on those models, and the pipes will hit the road around the corners.
yes and no, it has a glass indicator window but no dip stick
The oil drain plug is on the front of the motor below the oil filter.
586.4 pounds (dry) (Ref: http://www.motorbikes.be/en/Honda/1981/GL%201100%20Innerstate%20Gold%20Wing/) Hot2MtnBike
If I remember correctly, the rad. cap in in the lower front corner. If you remove the tray on top of the air filter, look in the front right lower corner.
87 octane should do fine. If you find it knocks a little then go to 89 octane. You can always use 91 octane, won't hurt, just in the pocket book.
In 1981, production of the Goldwing was moved from Japan to Ohio
Goldwing hands down...
When brand new in 1981 the Honda GL1100 Goldwing would make about 83.00 HP (60.6 kW) at 7500 RPM Top Speed ~ 192 km/h (119mph) Curb Weight ~ 315 kg (694 lb) These are all stock measures of a properly tuned bike. Of course today in 2009 that bike is 28 years old.