Honda GL1000; THE FIRST GENERATION Gold Wing 1975-1979; The Most Complete & Honest Owner's Review!
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- Nik from Pegasus Motorcycle Tours & Consulting brings you another honest motorcycle review of the first generation Honda GL 1000 GoldWing, and explores whether this might be the King of Kings. A brief history and pointers about what to watch out for when buying and old Gold Wing GL1000 follows.
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Love hearing your enthusiasm with these bikes. I got a ‘78 five years ago, knew nothing about it but dug up resources online fixed it up and been riding it since. They are tough bikes
Great to hear you brought one back in the road. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment. A new review is doing this Saturday. Hope to see you in the next ones. Happy new year. Nik
Greetings again. I hope this message finds you well. In about 30 minutes I will premier my newest GL1800 ABS with only 1600 miles, in hopes that the next owner will be one of the my subscribers and patrons. The rich southern California market has blessed me with probably the cleanest 5th gen on the market today, and I'd really love to have this mint condition low mileage gold wing go to one of one of my channel's supporters, so if you are in the market, please tune in. Cheers! Nik
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Really appreciate you taking time to put together this review!
I'm really glad you found it valuable. Much appreciated. Nik
Had a 1978 GoldWing rode for 16 years, graduated to three different Valkyries to now owning the F6B Deluxe. There is NOTHING LIKE A GOLDWING!
The F6B is just such a handsome beast. I WILL own that bike one of these days. I recently,two weeks ago, sold a 1600 mile gen 5 to a fellow viewer and subscriber so I'm hoping my 6th GW is the one you are riding now. Thanks for watching, I assume you've seen my buyers guide and the other GW reviews I have on this channel. Thanks for participating in the conversation as well. Cheers. Nik
Got my third, 2 weeks ago. 1978, rough needs work. My favorite yellow 🏍️ 1975, 2nd is 1981 blue cafe style. My service recommendations start with carb rebuild, fork seals, brakes, tires. 50k, timing belt replacement, 100k head gaskets, 200k speedo, and tach repair. Ride it, or it will need repairs.
Congratulations. The yellow is very beautiful indeed. Rare too. I hope you enjoy bringing it back to the road. And so true about GWs. Ride them otherwise they will not be forgiving like my two pitbulls when they don't get their daily walk. Thanks for watching. Nik
Greetings again. I hope this message finds you well. In about 30 minutes I will premier my newest GL1800 ABS with only 1600 miles, in hopes that the next owner will be one of the my subscribers and patrons. The rich southern California market has blessed me with probably the cleanest 5th gen on the market today, and I'd really love to have this mint condition low mileage gold wing go to one of one of my channel's supporters, so if you are in the market, please tune in. Cheers! Nik
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Bought my first 76 gl1000 last fall. Spent all winter goin threw it. I’ve got 6,700 miles on it so far this summer. I’ve done 900 mile weekend trips with it and plan to do many more.
Excellent to hear. It does make a perfect od season project for the mechanically inclined. These bikes being in the road so good on you for keeping it there. Thanks for watching. Nik
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@@alhub8167 glad you found the video valuable - thanks for watching. Tune in next Saturday for a new video review of my current garage with 9 motorcycles of all types and sizes. Please consider subscribing to get notified when it comes out. Cheers - Nik
Greetings again. I hope this message finds you well. In about 30 minutes I will premier my newest GL1800 ABS with only 1600 miles, in hopes that the next owner will be one of the my subscribers and patrons. The rich southern California market has blessed me with probably the cleanest 5th gen on the market today, and I'd really love to have this mint condition low mileage gold wing go to one of one of my channel's supporters, so if you are in the market, please tune in. Cheers! Nik
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I remember well when the Gold Wing came out in the mid seventies. A heck of a lot cleaner and better looking than the primped and plasticized ones now.
No doubt they became bigger, heavier, more aerodynamic, but full of more tech that had to be hidden under the plastics. It definitely looks more sporty today, but i can absolutely appreciate the original look. Thanks for watching. I've reviewed the fifth gen as well
Absolutely. it’s a heart break to see it end.
I remember as a high school student these were as hot as we had seen! I mean the v twins we all were accustom too? I have a bike like this one,and they’re great! Our oldest son loves it over his gtx honda with the 1100 on her! But this is an amazing bike,and we’re just so balanced for my first exp!
I have always been a huge Honda fan,these were the bikes we could purchase in the early 90’s too late 90’s these got very affordable! We had turned these into so many dreams this bike allows its owners to be grateful of a great bike. Even as so many of them that remain are in very bad shape,but,,,if you have an eye out for them,but they have gotten very hard to locate!
In the next 10 to 15 years will see these 1st gens of the GoldWing! They are fantastic for cafe’ racers and they do get around. I replaced all shocks struts front forks rebuilt,and absolutely no CORN GAS! That stuff will kill your bike! And one other thing? Use cheap gas??? I know it sounds crazy,,but you will run your bike hot,and I do mean hot!
God bless every citizen of our free countries in the worl,and those that live in not so lucky country?
Thank you Lord for our freedom!
Thanks for sharing. I hear that slot about gold wings about fuel. It's amazing to see them still available on the market. I ended up selling both of mine to a broker who ships them to Japan. Lots of pride there, and desire for the Gold Wing. I have 4 5th Gen wings at the moment and am making a GW specific tour so please stay tuned for that info. Cheers.
I own and build these bikes. Own a 75’,78’,& a 81.
People are intimidated by these machines.
Pretty complicated. But plenty of books and videos! Easy bikes to work on in my opinion.
I will never put pump fuel into my bikes though. I either use marine grade fuel or I make my own non- ethanol gasoline, yes it can become a hassle but my carburetors love me for it!
Wow I didn't know that about marine fuel being cleaner burning. I'll be doing the same from now on if that's the case. Thanks for the awesome tip. I appreciate the commentary. Thanks for watching and I hope your find the review true to the bike. Cheers. Nik
To clarify, is the problem the ethanol? I understand that marine fuel has no ethanol like the car pumps do and for Hondas in particicula ethanol is not ideal for the rubber and metal conponents. So you use Marine gassoline withkut ethanol, is this correct?
@@pegasusmotorcycletours There are a few videos out there that explains the process of making it. Although the reason marine grade fuel doesn’t have ethanol is because ethanol bonds to water, it doesn’t work the way it was intended and it wasn’t intended for anything with a carburetor.
Small engines, motorcycles, boats and tons of other machinery thats fed bay a carb.
Good luck👍
Enjoy those Goldwings and keep the shiny side up😎.
If I can be of any further help just reach out!👍
@@pegasusmotorcycletours if your not familiar with Randakks cycle shack or Saber cycle they’ll be able to help ya with almost all of your Goldwing needs.
Greetings again. I hope this message finds you well. In about 30 minutes I will premier my newest GL1800 ABS with only 1600 miles, in hopes that the next owner will be one of the my subscribers and patrons. The rich southern California market has blessed me with probably the cleanest 5th gen on the market today, and I'd really love to have this mint condition low mileage gold wing go to one of one of my channel's supporters, so if you are in the market, please tune in. Cheers! Nik
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I own a 1976 GL 1000 with 23k miles, and a single carb conversion done prior to me owning it, also have a 1978 GL1000 with 6,800 miles from new with complete Honda bags and crash bar and a Vetter fairing m int condition, wonderful bikes.....
Thank you for sharing. I was always curious how differently the bike rides with the single carb conversion. You have both so maybe you can sleep on the topic. Is there any noticable difference?
Greetings again. I hope this message finds you well. In about 30 minutes I will premier my newest GL1800 ABS with only 1600 miles, in hopes that the next owner will be one of the my subscribers and patrons. The rich southern California market has blessed me with probably the cleanest 5th gen on the market today, and I'd really love to have this mint condition low mileage gold wing go to one of one of my channel's supporters, so if you are in the market, please tune in. Cheers! Nik
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Best review I have seen, by far!
High praise. Thank you very much.
You have fantastic enthusiasm , My red 76 was my dads , been in the family 30+ years 22,000 km and its back on the road .
Great to here you have a dynasty motorcycle on your hands that is getting some road time. Thanks for watching and for the complement. A new video drops this Saturday, an overview of my tem bikes and how viewers can own them and help this channel stay independent. I hope to see you at that premiere. Cheers. Nik
Greetings again. I hope this message finds you well. In about 30 minutes I will premier my newest GL1800 ABS with only 1600 miles, in hopes that the next owner will be one of the my subscribers and patrons. The rich southern California market has blessed me with probably the cleanest 5th gen on the market today, and I'd really love to have this mint condition low mileage gold wing go to one of one of my channel's supporters, so if you are in the market, please tune in. Cheers! Nik
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My left ear loved this
I'm sending some lovin to your right ear as well so it doesn't feel left out lol. Thanks for watching. I honestly wasn't aware this video had audio issues so thanks for pointing that out. I wish I could fix now but that train has passed. I also did a modern GW buyers guide if you're looking at not them.
Thank you for the video I really really enjoyed it I have just recently bought a 1978 GL 1000 it has been setting forever and a day it’s got 21,000 actual miles I’m in the process of trying to get the parts and everything to put it back together I am an older gentleman and I remember this bike when it was brand new and how are used to live we can dream of them and I’ve got it I also have a GL 1500 which I ride all the time but that 78 GL 1000 is my dream bike thank you for the video I really appreciated the information I will stay tune
Great to hear you found the video useful. Congrats on the bike and enjoy bringing it back to life. Please keep in touch, I'd love to see the end result.
I just bought a 1975 goldwing and I’m so excited to own I can’t wait to ride it
Congratulations. Let me know what you think of it in about a month.
Great video! I have several GW 1975 -through 1987 sitting in my shop winter projects
Thanks for watching and the support. If you need any assistance please read through the comments cause there are a ton to knowledgeable GW owners share Ng their ideas here. All the best in 22. Nik
Greetings again. I hope this message finds you well. In about 30 minutes I will premier my newest GL1800 ABS with only 1600 miles, in hopes that the next owner will be one of the my subscribers and patrons. The rich southern California market has blessed me with probably the cleanest 5th gen on the market today, and I'd really love to have this mint condition low mileage gold wing go to one of one of my channel's supporters, so if you are in the market, please tune in. Cheers! Nik
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A couple of things. The later bikes were retuned for smog, not power band. This did lose power. I had a '77 with Bates bags and trunk with a Windjammer fairing. I raced an '85 Aspencade and we stayed dead even all the way to the top of 1st gear. I did race the 1200 at high speed. Both bike well exceeded 120 mph. (the 1200 speedo read 145, but we know that was way off).
On the brake light, there is a pressure switch in the front manifold where it splits between the left and right disc.
Spend the money of a fork brace. That will make a night and day difference on the bike with the fairing. Yes, it is not original, but well worth the money.
Grease the driveshaft U-joints. Mine went out at about 70K miles. When it breaks, it will lock the rear wheel. I was lucky, as mine went in a parking lot.
If you want to get serious about music, the glove box in the tank is a great place for a subwoofer.
Thank you for all those awesome tips. When you say you erased these, was this especially event or you just like taking the Goldwing on the track?
@@pegasusmotorcycletours Just side by side from a stop sign, and then out on the open freeway. That was over 30 yrs ago.
Great review Blast from the Past thank you very much
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it. Cheers. Nik
Greetings again. I hope this message finds you well. In about 30 minutes I will premier my newest GL1800 ABS with only 1600 miles, in hopes that the next owner will be one of the my subscribers and patrons. The rich southern California market has blessed me with probably the cleanest 5th gen on the market today, and I'd really love to have this mint condition low mileage gold wing go to one of one of my channel's supporters, so if you are in the market, please tune in. Cheers! Nik
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Hello from Australia, great review. I bought my first one the other day in yellow.
Congratulations. Safe riding and enjoy it. Thanks for watching. Nik
Great video, I am looking at buying one. Just trying to learn what’s what and what to buy now.
Greetings. I made a video about the goldwing buyers guide - take a look at my playslist. About that.... In about 30 minutes I will premier my newest GL1800 ABS with only 1600 miles, in hopes that the next owner will be one of the my subscribers and patrons. The rich southern California market has blessed me with probably the cleanest 5th gen on the market today, and I'd really love to have this mint condition low mileage gold wing go to one of one of my channel's supporters, so if you are in the market, please tune in. Cheers! Nik
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Oh the bells!! 1pm! Thank You for the video.
Thank you for watching. Much appteciated.
Greetings again. I hope this message finds you well. In about 30 minutes I will premier my newest GL1800 ABS with only 1600 miles, in hopes that the next owner will be one of the my subscribers and patrons. The rich southern California market has blessed me with probably the cleanest 5th gen on the market today, and I'd really love to have this mint condition low mileage gold wing go to one of one of my channel's supporters, so if you are in the market, please tune in. Cheers! Nik
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Thanks for the excellent review! I would like to get one of these.
You can't go wrong. Where are you located? I offer purchase assistance if you need help looking over the bike or the advertisement.
@@pegasusmotorcycletours I am in Canada. There are some late 70s locally. Cheers
Love how you're on fire for the Gold Wing. But Moto Guzzi had shafts before Honda's did.
Interesting. I'll have to look that up. I currently own multiole gl1800, amd a MGX21 flying fortress. My favorite bike so far. I'm loving the guzzis. I reviewed my.California and will release the review of the MGX soon. Thanks for watching.
Hi. I bought my 76's K1 Juni 2 and still have it and use it every week, we have just rounded 400.000 km with the same engine.
With best regards from Denmark
Wow - that is impressive - thanks for sharing and thanks for watching. Great to have you from across the Atlantic. Safe riding - may it give you 400km more! Cheers - Nik
@@pegasusmotorcycletours Hey Nik. I think it's a bit uphill, have had her for 45 years and if I drive 400,000 more in 45 years I'm 113 years old 🤔 but you never know 😅🇩🇰
Greetings again. I hope this message finds you well. In about 30 minutes I will premier my newest GL1800 ABS with only 1600 miles, in hopes that the next owner will be one of the my subscribers and patrons. The rich southern California market has blessed me with probably the cleanest 5th gen on the market today, and I'd really love to have this mint condition low mileage gold wing go to one of one of my channel's supporters, so if you are in the market, please tune in. Cheers! Nik
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This red bike is almost identical to the one I owned in 1978. A 76 with the same tour setup and seat. Rode it a couple of 1000 miles on my honeymoon
Amazing bike, timeless machine. Thank you for watching.
These early Goldwing models are the real ones in my opinion. Later Honda put more & more things on them to a point where they got uglier the more comfort equipment. To a point where I thought “if you want that much comfort why don’t you buy yourself a car..?”
I do understand Honda going in that direction because its thought out as a touring bike from the start. But I’d like one of the early models - totally naked (-not me, the bike😆)
The gl1100 rat bikes are the most attractive pieces of moto engineering in my opinion. Pure machine
Kjeldpedersen666 - I keep hearing folks talk about GL's being " touring bikes from the start". But here in California, I heard absolutely NOTHING of that, back when they first came out. All the chatter around town, AND at the local Honda dealer was about how " these are really going to take care of those 903cc Kawasakis ! And there was a lot of mumblings about putting Magnason blowers on them . Because with the water cooling & fan, plus the 'strong shaft drive', and the opposed cylinders design , it was like Honda had built them from the ground up to be hot rods !!
Now, while they failed to capture the interest of most 'street hot rodders', they did get very popular, very quickly, with some of the BMW, and GUZZI "types" , who were tired of moving at a snails pace on under powered BMW's, etc ! And were an instant hit in that crowd with the help of Vetter Fairings & after market bags. So "AFTER" the touring crowd 'gifted' Honda with their interest in the bikes, after 3 to 4 years, the factory qot on the band wagon, smartly, by leaning heavily on their 'new' customer "touring" base, with the devices they needed to be happy out on the road. Like stereo's & toilets on board,... WAIT ! Uhhh, they never quite got to THAT... YET?! ( I think ?) They eventually got so huge & heavy, they put auto motors, & reverse gears in them ! UNBELIEVABLE ! And I heard they planned a 'convertable type' of top that, at the push of a button , would rise up out of the huge trunk, like a '57 FORD retractable hard top, to keep their joyous accountant base riders dry in the rain... or COOL on hot sunny days ! I honestly don' t know where it ever all stopped ! As they lost me at the 'water buffalo', 'drive shaft that makes the thing pitch "UP" when the throttle is applied! (un naturally) I just feel like it ought to sort of ' squat ' in the rear when I twist it up... not ' jump up ' when power is applied !
But in spite of all these strange idiosyncrasies, I have to say, FINALLY, after 50 years now of hot rod Sportsters & Stroker Shovelheads, I REALLY WANT A 'GL' 1000 !!! BUT don't tell anyone !!
I really like some of the "cafe racer" style bikes I've seen built out of early GL's, and I think if I wear a full coverage with a face mask, nobody I know will ever be the wiser ! And I, too, can enjoy the silky smooth delivery of power that only an early GL can deliver through that remarkable drive shaft ! As well as being able to stash my gloves in that WAY COOL glove compartment that looks like a fuel tank !!
So their it is, folks. Now I don't have to go to Confession at church, since I just revealed myself to all you, so you can laugh at me all you want ! AAAnnd... Okay ! I'm sorry I've been making fun of you guys all these years !!!! ( but i REALLY like the cafe racer style 'naked' gl's . shhhh.....)
This guy says 5,000 GL’s produced in 1975, I’ve read it was 13,000, and in some cases only 3,000 were sold in the US. Why is there such a disparity in the numbers and where are they getting this info from? I have a ‘75 GL # 2156, so I know they made at least 3,000.
Thanks for watching. It's been a while since I researched this detail, but I have every maintenance book produced for the first gen and I think the background info might have come from one of them. I don't know at.the moment to be honest but I'm always careful with where I procure the info, and am always open to being corrected. Thanks for watching.
In 1976 my roommate owned a Honda franchise. His brother and me bought 750 super sports and he road a gl1000, all yellow. The Gl was faster, smoother, quieter, and I was impressed enough that I always wanted one. I collected all the best memories from the 50's,60's,70's,80's in my barn. Cars trucks. motorcycles including my blue 9000 mi 1977 gl1000, 720 mile 1972 Honda trail 90., 1957 Chevrolet NAPCO 1/2 ton 4x4, 1957 Supercharged Golden Hawk,. etc. etc. etc.
Thanks for watching. That's should like a collection for for a museum. You still have some of this? Thanks for sharing, I always line hearing from true enthusiasts.
@@pegasusmotorcycletours I still own all of them, but getting hard to keep everything running at one time for sure.
Those motorcycle are really a staple in the motorcycle world, great video. I have a couple of questions for you, one is don't you get that bug of traveling the world anymore or is always there and second how many bikes you currently have?
Thanks for watching - much appreciated. The bug has never left and I doubt it will, but it would be difficult to enjoy a long trip like the ones I used to do now that now with a baby in the house. We do travel alot as a family and wherever we go I have a bike waiting to feed the need, but otherwise it's been a pleasure to help other riders realize their tours. Gene whom I sold the Suzuki DR and who appears in that review is entering Belize with that bike any day now. As for the garage, you gave me an idea for the next video. I have a 2003 Aprilia Futura, 2021 Himalayan, 2006 XChallenge BWW, 2003 KTM SXC625, 2003 Sidecar GoldWing, 2014 Guzzi California, 2012 Honda XR650L, 2008 KLR650, and a custom monster chopper of 1900 cc SS engine and Baker transmission. More on those in a coming video. What do you ride?
@@pegasusmotorcycletours wuao what a collection, you definitely need to make a video about that, I have a 2015 KLR, a 2006 Yamaha Roadstar and a 2018 Yamaha xsr900, I have kind of the same issue, I would love to make a long trip but I also have family obligations, kids, wife and so on. I honestly get bore to ride the same streets and routes all the time, from time to time I do like a 3 or 4 days trip but not as often as I would like to do. I really enjoy watching channels of people that full field the dream of traveling the world and sometimes I get envy but in a good way. I enjoy your channel keep the videos coming.
Greetings again. I hope this message finds you well. In about 30 minutes I will premier my newest GL1800 ABS with only 1600 miles, in hopes that the next owner will be one of the my subscribers and patrons. The rich southern California market has blessed me with probably the cleanest 5th gen on the market today, and I'd really love to have this mint condition low mileage gold wing go to one of one of my channel's supporters, so if you are in the market, please tune in. Cheers! Nik
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Thank you for the education.
Thanks for watching and glad you found the video valuable. Cheers. Nik
my 1976 gold wing is on deck. . full restoration of a classic , is was a basket case and that is my channel in a nut shell . we reclaim the unwanted and forgotten . motorcycle junk yards are my sponsors .
Good on you for bringing these bikes back to life. I'll follow your progress with great interest. A clean gl is becoming rare each year. Thanks for watching and for the support. Happy new year. Nik
Greetings again. I hope this message finds you well. In about 30 minutes I will premier my newest GL1800 ABS with only 1600 miles, in hopes that the next owner will be one of the my subscribers and patrons. The rich southern California market has blessed me with probably the cleanest 5th gen on the market today, and I'd really love to have this mint condition low mileage gold wing go to one of one of my channel's supporters, so if you are in the market, please tune in. Cheers! Nik
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Hy, compliments for exaustive video.
I have a curiosity: why there is a fuel petcock if carbs are feeded by the fuel pump I see on right camshaft ?
Thank thousan for your patience. 😇
The petcock is not vacuum activated, my understanding is that it only flows by gravity if the tank is over half full, and that's why there is a fuel pump. This might be wrong though.
@@pegasusmotorcycletours Hy, that’s true, I hadn't thought about it, thanks a lot for helpful and kind answer !!!
The brake switch is hydraulic, inline with the brake system at the junction.
Greetings again. I hope this message finds you well. In about 30 minutes I will premier my newest GL1800 ABS with only 1600 miles, in hopes that the next owner will be one of the my subscribers and patrons. The rich southern California market has blessed me with probably the cleanest 5th gen on the market today, and I'd really love to have this mint condition low mileage gold wing go to one of one of my channel's supporters, so if you are in the market, please tune in. Cheers! Nik
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My GLs have Stainless Steel 4 x2 headers straight pipes no mufflers. I use my kick starter on my GL1000. Electronic ignition, 1 barrel carbueratpr. Windshield.and all LED lighting. I use soft saddlebags and a large leather bag that straps to my luggage rack. I love all 5 of my GLs. 1- GL1000, 2-GL1100, 2 GL1200. None are "dressers." All are great in the twisties. Buying a GL1000 Standard that is stock is a perfect fine and safe buy. I never buy "chopped scooters."
Thanks for sharing. So do you have the kickstarter always installed, or do you remove it after each start? I assume youd have to pit it away since it doesnt fold in out of the way. Impressive array of wings you got there - very interesting that all years attract you - thats alot of carbs to tune :)
Greetings again. I hope this message finds you well. In about 30 minutes I will premier my newest GL1800 ABS with only 1600 miles, in hopes that the next owner will be one of the my subscribers and patrons. The rich southern California market has blessed me with probably the cleanest 5th gen on the market today, and I'd really love to have this mint condition low mileage gold wing go to one of one of my channel's supporters, so if you are in the market, please tune in. Cheers! Nik
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acabo de comprar una 78.Me diste animo en trabajar en ella
Felicidades. Suerte y espero que te sirve bien y muchos años.
Is there a reliable source to get rebuild kits for the engines and transmissions on these? My grandpa has a 1975 and a 1976 that he said he'd probably just give to me if I can find a place to keep them. They may not need much work, but nobody has tried to start them in over a decade and I'd like to have an idea of what I may run into in terms of parts availability. Even if he keeps them, I'd like to try to get at least one running for him.
Hi there. Parts are easy to find since the bikes are still running string. One just sold for nearly 6 grand near me, in mind condition, same.red with luggage. There is an only me forum for owners and the authority is a mechanic by the name of Ray Woodridge from northern California town of Jackson. If you Google his name with gold wing his info will come up. Also, check out the comments below from other owners who make recommendations re servicing. The bike will definitely require a cleaning or rebuild of the carbs and their synchronization. The tank might be rusted. New brake lines, timing belts, etc. Apologies for the tardy response, I've been filming. I just finished filming yesterday the review of the new KLR, Kawasaki gave it to me for a month so I haven't been online. Good luck. Happy holidays. Nik
Greetings again. I hope this message finds you well. In about 30 minutes I will premier my newest GL1800 ABS with only 1600 miles, in hopes that the next owner will be one of the my subscribers and patrons. The rich southern California market has blessed me with probably the cleanest 5th gen on the market today, and I'd really love to have this mint condition low mileage gold wing go to one of one of my channel's supporters, so if you are in the market, please tune in. Cheers! Nik
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Thanks 👍
But the GW gl1000 first gen started in 1974. 😊 My title actually has 1973. This bike is my most prized possession. *Edit* I'm looking at my title, it indeed states 1973 as it's manufacture date. However it has a "1974" date as the year model on a frame plate.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Vehicles that are built in the later half of one year will be titled as vehicles made in the following year actually, so if vehicle is made let's say in November of 2020, it will actually be listed as a 2021 model.
@@pegasusmotorcycletours Yep. 👍 I think that's always been the case. Hey, if you happen to read this reply, I'm going to be ordering random parts for my GL1000 this summer. Such as, for instance, throttle /clutch cables, calipers, headlamp assembly etc...Would you happen to know of any reputable source or dealers that could be recommended for these Bikes?
Also, I used to send all my carburator work to "Pistol Pete" who used to specialize in Vintage Goldwing carbs. Unfortunately he has since passed away. So I'm going to need someone else who can do the work. The carbs aren't exactly user friendly.
Any advice to point me in the right direction ? I'd appreciate it.
it wasn't named the "Titan" because Suzuki already took that name for the Titan 500 triple in 1975
Thanks for that, I honestly didn't know.
I love learning from my community.
I hoop i get one soon a k1 i love it.
They are not too difficult to find. Good luck.
Where are you located? I have access to one just like this actually. Reach out if you'd like purchase assistance. More details are on my website. Nik
Really appreciate I have the same bike
Thanks for watching. The next review will be of all the options and farokles available to the 5th generación goldwing.
Upgrade to Progressive fork springs and shocks it will transform this bike.
Good to know. Thanks for sharing.
I have an 83 gl1100 with no fairing and it doesn’t like the wind and I NEVER hear anyone say anything about that
Interesting detail. I have had only two so far and both with the fairing so I can't comment - do you mean that it gets thrown around i nwind or at higher speeds? It's not very aero dynamic?
@@pegasusmotorcycletours it’s just kinda feels like your goin 160 but I’ll just be at 70mph ,not smooth but it’s a great runnin bike I will enjoy it for now
Why is this not coming out of both speakers?
I'm not sure, I'll investigate. It's the first such comment - I hope audio recorder correctly.
Nice video! I find a 76 with 50k miles but ride pretty good, would you think is a good idea to ride this motorcycle all way to Mexico?
Hi. Hard to tell because I don't know the history of the bike. But it would be a gamble. Parts are harder to find in Mexico for this bike so I wouldn't recommend it. Roads are more challenging as well. Not something for the old GW with a good number of miles.
@@pegasusmotorcycletours thank you! You are right about the roads and parts for goldwing. I better find something more newer.
i have a 79 that needs restoring i gotta get around that. vetter packs
Good luck and enjoy it - there are a ton of useful videos on YT about it, and be sure to run through this commentary here cause lots of folks have provided awesome guidance. Cheers - Nik
Greetings again. I hope this message finds you well. In about 30 minutes I will premier my newest GL1800 ABS with only 1600 miles, in hopes that the next owner will be one of the my subscribers and patrons. The rich southern California market has blessed me with probably the cleanest 5th gen on the market today, and I'd really love to have this mint condition low mileage gold wing go to one of one of my channel's supporters, so if you are in the market, please tune in. Cheers! Nik
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Working on 75
If you get time, Check out my 1982 Gold Wing Black gold chrome , It has everything there is on it, Have another Video running at 5 rpm, She can runs 80 all day long. Best bike I ever owned
Thanks William. Will do. I love that these bikes are kept going by dedicated riders like you. Cheers. Nik
Best bikes I have ridden
I agree. I'll always have one in my garage. I think the new ones are some of the best looking rides on the market. Never mind the performance. Thanks for watching.
@@pegasusmotorcycletours Good onya mate
Greetings again. I hope this message finds you well. In about 30 minutes I will premier my newest GL1800 ABS with only 1600 miles, in hopes that the next owner will be one of the my subscribers and patrons. The rich southern California market has blessed me with probably the cleanest 5th gen on the market today, and I'd really love to have this mint condition low mileage gold wing go to one of one of my channel's supporters, so if you are in the market, please tune in. Cheers! Nik
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Nice
Thanks for watching.
Is 62,000 miles considered too high? Will it last another 62,000 if well maintained?
That is high mileage but not so much for the glowing. It should last with minimal regular maintenance. Parts are cheap and it's not hard to work on should it need something more. Timing belts should be replaced now.
The Honda Super Cub series has sold more.
Original or the new line?
@@pegasusmotorcycletours well it didn't break it down into that. It just said since 1958 I think 100 million sold as of 2017
Goldwing the real road king
We agree on that one. Thanks for watching.
I believe 1st generation were 4 not 6 cylinders
That's correct
Just like this one. The 1972 concept, from which this bike was derived was a 6.
Fuel Gauge works!!
How's your brains???
How do you know?
@@pegasusmotorcycletours
You made comment that the Gauge is working OK, in the servo. Watch the video.
I think the GL1000 had a large followings and might be responsible for the demise of the six-shooter CBX
I think that's a correct assessment. Thanks for watching. The famous Four still sells like hotcakes in California.
"First motorcycle to be shaft driven " ?? I guess at "Pegasus", they never heard of BMW, MOTO GUZZI, or URAL . Hmm. I wonder what else they never heard of. "Boxer" engines, perhaps. Just wondering.
Thanks for watching and participating in the civnersation. Im learning every day from The comment section and always appreciate corrections. As for the Guzzis, I reviwed my california and ride the flying fortress now and it's been my favorite bike out of the 70plis ive owned.