When did the first GL1000 come out?
The first GL1000’s reached the US shores in March ‘75 as a K0 model and cost American buyers $2881.00.
What did Honda GL1000 gwocgb have in 1978?
The GoldWing was starting to get challenged by the other manufacturers, so for 1978 Honda redesigned the bike with a more bulbous looking dummy tank with three gauges mounted at the front, the fuel, temperature and new voltmeter. Also new were the side panels, wheels, brakes and chromed exhaust system that made the bike have a throatier sound.
What’s the dry weight of a Honda GL1000?
Honda strengthened the frame and removed the reserve lighting system and kick start. The bike increased its weight by 6 lbs (2.72 kgs). Dry Weight 601 lbs (273 kgs) Although this bike looks the same as the previous year’s Honda again made quite a few changes.
Why was the GL1000 K1 called the executive?
The ‘Executives’ were produced as a marketing exercise; Mr Davison saw it as an opportunity to give the Honda flagship the status it deserved. There were 52 Executives built and all were GL1000 K1’s, the first was for MCN’s ‘Mark the Ball’ competition and was designated ‘Executive’ GoldWing on the side panel and maintained the standard seat.
How old is a 1976 GL1000 at auction?
One example: in October 2006 a 1976 GL1000 LTD from the Otis Chandler museum fetched $24,200 at auction! 1. All of these bikes are now 40+ years old, so expect some degree of mechanical and cosmetic challenge no matter how sweet the target appears. 2. Full documentation from prior enthusiast owners is the best bet.
What causes a dead cylinder on a GL1000?
“Dead” cylinder is usually an ignition problem. It can be a carb problem…especially if it is rpm-specific. Faulty stator, rectifier or voltage regulator. GL1000s require full function of the charging system for the ignition to perform as designed.
What do you need to know about the GL1000 ignition?
This includes coils, plug wires, plug caps, spark plugs, ballast resistor, breaker points, condenser, ignition advance mechanism, ignition switch, kill switch, main fuse, battery, and all associated wiring harness components. Ignition performance and timing is critical on GL1000s! Ignition problems often mimic carb problems to an untrained ear.
Why is my GL1000 not running so well?
GL1000s will run poorly when valve lash is not set exactly to spec. Fortunately, valve lash stays “in spec” for a long time once properly set. Note: Valve timing on a GL1000 is critical. Verify that your cambelts are installed correctly.