Honda Goldwing GL1100 Interstate 1981 User Manual

----EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (U.S.A. ONLY)-----
• Sources of Emissions
The combustion process produces carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Control of
hydrocarbons is very important because, under certain conditions, they Teact to form
photochemical smog when subjected to sunlight. Carbon monoxide does not react in the
same way. but it is toxic.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. utilizes lean carburetor settings and other systems to reduce
carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons.
• Exhaust Emission Control System
The
exhaust emission control system is composed of lean carburetor settings, and no
adjustments should be made except idle speed adjustment with the throttle stop screw.
The
exhaust emission control system is separate from the crankcase emission control
system.
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Honda Goldwing GL1100 Interstate 1981 Specifications

General

Displacement	1085 cc
Compression ratio	9.2:1
Fuel system	Carburetor
Ignition	Transistorized
Transmission	5-speed
Final drive	Shaft
Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Front brakes	Dual disc
Rear brakes	Single disc
Rear tire	140/90-16
Starting system	Electric
Rear suspension	Air-assisted shocks
Engine type	Flat-four (horizontally opposed)