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The fourth year for the gold wing gl 78 was introduced in 1978 colors. Our online store is open and we are here to answer any. View the honda gl gold wing price to get the best deal on your motorcycle. I initially posted this on gwdocs but apparently that place is dead.
View and download honda gl gold wing 1975 owners workshop manual online. Hi randall, just wanted to drop you a line and let you know that my 79 gl goldwing has never run so well as it does now after installing your major carb overhaul kit. We did put in a new battery, the engine turns free, and tries to start with fresh gas. Is a multinational japanese corporation primarily known for manufacturing automobiles and motorcycles. Honda common service manual this manual is provided at no charge, and may be distributed freely. Keeping a few questions in mind can help to simplify the shopping process. Buy oem parts for honda, motorcycle, 1977, gl a gold wing. Motorcycle parts for honda goldwing for sale ebay. I have two early models of the honda goldwing, a 1976. Honda had hoped to recreate the wildfire success of the cb 75o four, but the gl s first year sales of 5,000 units were a big disappointment. Gold wing for sale honda touring motorcycles cycle trader. The honda goldwing first saw the light of day at the cologne motorcycle show in october 1974, as the flatfour cylinder, 999cc gl. This came off a well running, 1978 honda goldwing gl with only 21,158 known miles on it. I have two early models of the honda goldwing, a 1976 gl ltd and a 1979 gl that i have owned for more than 20 years.
But as the formative machine began to be embraced by a new breed of rider, it did much to create, sales and profits would come. Motorcycle honda gl gold wing 1975 owners workshop manual. Yet back in 1972 the idea of a large capacity liquidcooled flatfour shaftdrive motorcycle was a fairly radical move. You can sign up for email notifications when other riders answer you.
My uncle bought from a honda dealer in the us in 1978 and kept it until he sadly passed. Whether youre in the market for a new rear wheel spoke assembly, or you need a replacement air cleaner shroud breather tube clip, we have the 1975 honda gold wing gl components for you. The next day while doing a little practicing in a parking lot, my experience was this putting the bike in gear from a stop was no problem, but my transition off the clutch while in gear was much harder than the day before. My bike had some pinched aftermarket pipes on it from the previous owner. View our entire inventory of new or used honda touring motorcycles. Gl gold wing 1976, gl gold wing 1978, gl gold wing 1977, gl gold wing 1979. Please scroll down and watch the videos of the bike running, parts working, etc. However, the 1977 modelyear bike received touringcentered changes higher bars, neoprene grips, tapered roller steering bearings, etc. Wingworks goldwing, honda goldwing, goldwing, goldwing gl. The original, japanesemade gl was replaced by the new gl1100, built at the new honda plant in marysville, ohio.
While this first production version of the now famous goldwing was ultimately deemed to be a success it was after all the birth of a legend, its place in the world of motorcycling was not entirely cast in stone at the beginning. View and download honda gl1100 parts manual online. Regulator rectifier 31700124008 31700124003 replacement voltage regulator rectifier fit for 77 78 honda xl100 74 78 honda xl125 76 78 honda xl175 19741976 honda xl70 19771979 honda xl75. Discussions for every bike bikez has discussion forums for every bike. Buy your upgraded stator gl gl1100 gl1200 from randakks cycle shakk. If you are searching for components for your motorcycle, the many available options may seem a tad overwhelming. Ft500 ascot single, 2 price guides, gb500, view blue book gl goldwing, 5 price guides. Fairings, common on newer gold wings, were still an addon accessory the side cover decal reads gold wing gl the face of the instruments were black with red kph markings. Hondas gold wing has now been in production for 35 years and is entrenched as a mainstream motorcycle. Get the best deals on motorcycle speedometers for honda goldwing when you shop the largest online selection at.
For 1978, as word got back to honda about customer likes and dislikes, changes were. With a large inventory of vintage honda motorcycle parts and same day shipping in the continental us, we can assure that all your honda. There are many reasons that you may want to purchase parts and accessories for your honda gold wing. Honda gl1100 80 81 82 goldwing gl1100i 80 81 82 interstate gl1100a 82 aspencade. At, we have the oem 1975 honda gold wing gl parts your hardcore touring rig needs in stock. I just picked up a very wellloved 78 gl with 66k on the clock who has had a bit of a rough last few miles. Kelley blue book assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. I bought some decent stock pipes off ebay and put them on.
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The honda gold wing is a series of touring motorcycles manufactured by honda. The goldwing project began in 1970, soon after the completion and subsequent launch of the radical cb750 four, the design brief was simple it must have a bigger capacity than both the z1 kawasaki and bmw r90 and produce more power and carry a greater load than the 1200 electroglide. The honda gl gold wing classic japanese motorcycles. This is an introduction to the honda gl 1500 gold wing. That includes researching and sourcing the best books on collectible and rare bikes available anywhere. Volar oil filter 6 pieces for 19751979 honda goldwing gl. If your gl, gl1100, gl1200 goldwing needs some tlc, a service, a tuneup, an engine rebuild or even a total restoration, then try wingworks we love and specialize in early goldwings. Gold wing 1100 for sale honda motorcycles cycle trader. Buy new by xtremeamazing thermo radiator cooling fan thermostat switch for honda gl gl1100 gl1200. Ahl starter solenoid relay for honda gl gold wing ltd 999cc engine 1976.
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Pages were scanned from photocopies, as honda no longer print originals. Gl single carb conversion post by jake2012 sat oct 20, 2012 2. After acquiring my 78 goldwing, i took it for a ride and shifting gears was smooth and normal. View comments, questions and answers at the 1978 honda gl ltd gold wing discussion group. She was accidentally ran without coolant, overheated and has subsequently developed what.
Honda motorcyle seat gl gold wing 19741979 texavina. The problem was those pesky fuel orings between the carbs and manifold. The 1978 honda gl ltd gold wing and all other motorcycles made 18942020. We are filling that niche by finding good goldwings, and selecting, testing and assessing parts from them. This allnew wing, while still an 1833cc flatsix is a quantum leap up from the old. This early model is among the best handling and quickest due to the much lighter weight, since honda did not dress these early bikes.