Is there a GL1000 Goldwing with 40K miles?
I’m considering a swap for this “naked” 1977 GL1000 Goldwing with 40k miles. The bike has had a ground up restoration recently and has new suspension, timing belts and anything else it needed. Only issue is a non-functioning fuel gauge.
When to change timing belts on Honda GL1000?
If yours is missing, they are still available from Honda. These can handle 90% of roadside tool requirements. Change the timing belts if you don’t have verifiable proof regarding their age. My recommendation for changing timing belts is every 5 years or 25,000 miles…whichever comes first.
Do you need an aftermarket ignition kit for a Honda Goldwing?
An aftermarket electronic ignition kit is highly recommended for more precise ignition timing. Also they tend to belch smoke occasionally when first started after being parked on the side stand. The fuel gauge is just like a standard car setup with a float in the tank attached to a variable resistor.
How much Oil can I put in a Honda GL1000?
On some GL1000s, the viewing window incorporates a small wiper blade that you can turn with a small screwdriver to clear the window for better viewing. This is not usually necessary unless the bike was just shut off. Do not overfill the oil level. Total oil capacity is 3.7 quarts with filter change.
Is it difficult to ride a Gold Wing?
Share to earn +200 points! The GoldWing platform can be intimidating at first from behind the handlebars, but it rides smaller than it looks. It’s very nimble for a 900-pound bike and is very spirited. It is also very much at home poking around the back roads of the country sides.
On some GL1000s, the viewing window incorporates a small wiper blade that you can turn with a small screwdriver to clear the window for better viewing. This is not usually necessary unless the bike was just shut off. Do not overfill the oil level. Total oil capacity is 3.7 quarts with filter change.
If yours is missing, they are still available from Honda. These can handle 90% of roadside tool requirements. Change the timing belts if you don’t have verifiable proof regarding their age. My recommendation for changing timing belts is every 5 years or 25,000 miles…whichever comes first.
How big is a Suzuki Gold Wing motorcycle?
The bikes he has owned in the past pale in comparison to the weight and power of the legendary motorcycle before him. The current one in his garage, a Suzuki DR650S is only about 350 pounds and 650ccs.