1981 Honda GL 1100 Interstate Gold Wing how to remove the slow running carb jet

SOURCE: engine only runs with choke on

dear honda 750 your problem is a pluged main jet you must completley disasseble the carbs and give them a good cleaning with carb cleaner and comp air visually check to make sure you can see light through the jets after cleaning. your choke system by passes the jets that is why it runs on the choke setting only. hope this helps jim

SOURCE: 1981 gl1100 has 4 keihin carbs bike sat 7 years

When removing the pilot jet screw, count the number of turns to remove. Put the screw back the same number of turns then unscrew 1/4 turn.
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SOURCE: How do I re-jet my carbs?

Basic setting for idle adjustments is ~1-1/2 to 2 turns CCW from CW stop. New stock (paper) air filters don't require re-jetting--only K&N foam replacements require one size bigger main jet. Adjust each carburetor idle screw for smoothest idle. Each screw should be about the same adjustment--if one is non-responsive, that carburetor may need internal cleaning. Make sure you have good spark plugs and the ignition points are clean and set to proper clearance. The ignition coils on these old Honda's were typically weak--try to find a modern replacement. The carburetor slide needles should have the 'C' clips in the center groove. Make sure the retainers are down tight. Check the engine valve clearances (about 0.003 " cold) for both valves when the crankshaft is set for TDC when that cylinder is coming up on compression.

SOURCE: magna engine surges

The carbs may need to be cleaned. Try running seafoam in the tank first and see if that clears some of it up. The slow jets may be plugged up inside the carbs. If the snorkel had been removed from the airbox, it could cause siminlar problems as well. have you changed the spark plugs yet? be sure to check out the Honda Magna forums for more info:

http://forums.delphiforums.com/MagnaRiders
http://www.magnaownersoftexas.com/forums/
http://v4hondabbs.com/

SOURCE: how do hook up a battery for a 1981 gl 1100 gold

The battery nox is located behind the side cover, once removed two main wires should be visable, with what they call electrical eyes at the end of the wire. These wires are generally thicker than the rest in your electrical system, at least 4mm thick.
The posistive terminal on the battery connects to the red wire which should be running to your starter solinoid. The negative terminal on battery sometimes has more than one wirer connected to it depending on how many other mechanics have been fiddling with the bike, but generally these extra "earths" are fine, but your main Black wire runs down onto the motor.
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