I am so grateful for the time and effort you put in making these tutorials. I am planning on rebuilding my 1976 GL1000 motor and will now have a laptop in my garage next to my Haynes manual. People use the word 'legend' too liberally; you sir ARE a legend. Thank you thank you thank you thank you.
Great set of videos, the engine on my LTD has been apart for over 4 years and 3 house moves, I am sure this will assist in getting it back together, am forwarding link to mate who has engine. Dave from Ipswich Qld
Great video! You're inspiring me to do mine! The torque values to the bolts would have been nice to see on the screen though, without having to go back and forth referencing them buried in the manual. What rebuild/gasket set did you use, and did you find the O-ring for the oil pump face was the right size? About how long did this rebuild take start to finish, and do you have a video of you splitting the cases? And just curious, but what brand of torque wrench did you use?
Magnificent work! I'm gonna be doing the same on a 1983 GL1100 next year. Could you please let me know what was done to the entire engine case for cleaning it inside and out? Looks like it was bead-blasted or something - immaculate.
Just mesmerising! Two questions if I may: 1. I need some advice on painting the engine. Some advice etching primer followed by paint with hardener. Others say Heat resisting paint without etching primer will hold ok. 2. At 05.13 up to 0 5.29 of the video I see a "dent " on the down frame. Mine has it too in exactly the same spot! Is that by design or both our bikes were involved in the same type of fall? Much thanks.
the paint i used was VHT hi temp engine paint. spray can, i scrubbed the entire engine casings with fine sandpaper and used the VHT primer, i dont think it was etching primer. no hardener and just cured with the heat of the engine. i think the small indent on the frame is where a sidecar was fitted at some stage. not 100 per cent sure . but it did have a sidecar once and the fellow i bought the bike from said that was the cause.
It's very strange that mine had the same dent in the same place! Now not any more because I filled it up. Don't know if it was the right thing to do, but now it's done. I can't get VHT primer so I'm going for etching primer and paint and hardener. I can always cry later :-)
the US market got many more than the rest of the world. here in Australia , the market is much smaller and the Goldwing was not really popular. 750 fours and z900s were the go.
Phil Holden there was no way of knowing..bike was a bit of a mess when i got it. more rattles than a millionaires baby.. i did a total restore with money saved from stopping smoking.. :)
Maurice Gardiner I'm in the process of buying a 1978 import from US into UK and am in same position, mileage is not guaranteed and there's no documented history. I'm planning on doing essentials such as cambelt change, carb sync, fluids and filters, plugs and points and safety stuff like brakes and then ride it for a while and decide what else needs doing. I've bought the bike as much as a tinker project as a ride, I have another reliable bike to ride.
Have watched all the 5 of the build in quick succession must say you sir deserve an 'Standing ovation'👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I am so grateful for the time and effort you put in making these tutorials. I am planning on rebuilding my 1976 GL1000 motor and will now have a laptop in my garage next to my Haynes manual. People use the word 'legend' too liberally; you sir ARE a legend. Thank you thank you thank you thank you.
THANKS FOR YOUR DETAIL TO THE ART OF RESTORING LIFE BACK TO A LEGEND.I HAVE THE VERY SAME BIKE SINCE 38 YEARS.
duuude after watching video 1-5 i actually cheerd when she turned over
thanks mate. i will admit it was a relief. and it is running beautifully . had it out yesterday.
Just going through this process on mine, thanks for posting😃
congratulations!
Absolutely great series
Just knowing where to put all the bolts back in the right place. Great work.
Excellent series of videos, thank you very much Maurice 👏 👏.
Thanks so much. This is a great collection of videos and will help me immensely with my 76 GL. Jon in Houston.
Wow! Really beautiful work. Throughly enjoyed watching! Thanks.
you're a true craftsman
Thanks for the nice video! Is it interference engine? Do pistons have holes for valves?
Yes. Interference type. Break a belt and it's all over......
Gran trabajo! Felicitaciones, estoy juntando dinero para ir a buscarla!! saludos
Great set of videos, the engine on my LTD has been apart for over 4 years and 3 house moves, I am sure this will assist in getting it back together, am forwarding link to mate who has engine. Dave from Ipswich Qld
Extraordinario mis respetos es usted un verdadero artesano creando motosicletas que son arte puro👍👍
Hmm. Many thanks ( i think) haha.
Gotta get a translation... 😁
Your engine obviously need to be rebuilt for some reason , but quite low KMs what was the issue. Cheers ,Great job mines done 24,000 km now .
Una gran pieza de la ingeniería japonesa amo honda y en especial esta goldwing
Great video! You're inspiring me to do mine! The torque values to the bolts would have been nice to see on the screen though, without having to go back and forth referencing them buried in the manual. What rebuild/gasket set did you use, and did you find the O-ring for the oil pump face was the right size? About how long did this rebuild take start to finish, and do you have a video of you splitting the cases? And just curious, but what brand of torque wrench did you use?
Awesome video man. Thanks for posting.
Magnificent work! I'm gonna be doing the same on a 1983 GL1100 next year. Could you please let me know what was done to the entire engine case for cleaning it inside and out? Looks like it was bead-blasted or something - immaculate.
Superb looking bike, mate!
Thank you, sir! You are a genius.
Ease up there.... haha. No genius . Just desperate...😁
Mate such great work. What country are you in?
Just mesmerising! Two questions if I may: 1. I need some advice on painting the engine. Some advice etching primer followed by paint with hardener. Others say Heat resisting paint without etching primer will hold ok. 2. At 05.13 up to 0 5.29 of the video I see a "dent " on the down frame. Mine has it too in exactly the same spot! Is that by design or both our bikes were involved in the same type of fall? Much thanks.
the paint i used was VHT hi temp engine paint. spray can, i scrubbed the entire engine casings with fine sandpaper and used the VHT primer, i dont think it was etching primer. no hardener and just cured with the heat of the engine.
i think the small indent on the frame is where a sidecar was fitted at some stage. not 100 per cent sure . but it did have a sidecar once and the fellow i bought the bike from said that was the cause.
It's very strange that mine had the same dent in the same place! Now not any more because I filled it up. Don't know if it was the right thing to do, but now it's done.
I can't get VHT primer so I'm going for etching primer and paint and hardener. I can always cry later :-)
I didn't think anyone rebuilt Gold Wings, they made so many, just go find a donor - but love to watch anyways!
the US market got many more than the rest of the world. here in Australia , the market is much smaller and the Goldwing was not really popular. 750 fours and z900s were the go.
thank you so much for this video sir.
Damn... You do good work. And filming that must have been a pain. How much would you charge to do a rebuild like that?
Thanks for the compliment, but there's no trick to it.
Go slow and be clean.very clean.
Dunno if i would ever do another.. once is enough...😁
I wish you could do my rebuild. I have a 81 gl1100 that's was some great work watched all of the. It was great
Good job Mr g.
Brilliant job. How many miles had the bike done before you did the rebuild?
Phil Holden there was no way of knowing..bike was a bit of a mess when i got it. more rattles than a millionaires baby.. i did a total restore with money saved from stopping smoking.. :)
Maurice Gardiner I'm in the process of buying a 1978 import from US into UK and am in same position, mileage is not guaranteed and there's no documented history. I'm planning on doing essentials such as cambelt change, carb sync, fluids and filters, plugs and points and safety stuff like brakes and then ride it for a while and decide what else needs doing. I've bought the bike as much as a tinker project as a ride, I have another reliable bike to ride.
great job
i wish i could do what you just did cool looking bike how long did this take and did you use hotter cams that engine sounds modified
anyone can do what i did. these 75/77 engines are a little lumpy at idle. maybe sounds a bit different from being in a tin shed.....
thankyou nice bike
Respect 💪🙆
Great video¡¡¡
Wow you didn't even have to time it or adjust the points. And it started the first try.
No points.no ballast resistor or condensors. It has a C5 ignition. Multi
spark and full electronic.
Still going strong
thanks for the videos. :D
How different is the gl1100i from this? Great videos-Thank you!
Awesome
GREAT JOB!! NGW...
How much would it cost me to have you do my 83 gl1100?
This one was a one off. Much better to have a crack at it yourself my friend. 😉
using C5 ignition kit?
yes, the C5 is a brilliant bit of gear. absolutely brilliant.
You have a service manual?
i have a couple. the honda one is best ( of course) but the Haynes is very good. have you looked here ? goldwingdocs.com/Manuals.asp?type=GL1000
thank you very much!!
Thank god for the mute button.