GL1000 Shock Disassembly
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- tomk1960
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GL1000 Shock Disassembly
After a quick search here and no luck, I'm wondering if the stock GL1000 shocks can be disassembled? I'd like to polish all the various bits - especially the springs. It would be a lot easier to do this if they could be separated.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Last edited by tomk1960 on Fri Mar 09, 2018 12:44 pm, edited 1 time in total.
1986 VFR750F Interceptor
1983 Honda CB1100F Super Sport - Red 1123 Resto-Mod
1978 Honda GL1000
1983 Honda CB1100F Super Sport - Red 1123 Resto-Mod
1978 Honda GL1000
- ritalz
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Re: GL1000 Disassembly
Quick answer is yes they can. Not the easiest thing because you have to compress the springs before the top will unscrew. Once the top is off, the springs and other pieces will come off. There is at least one write up (by me) on the site. I'll look for it.
Al
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1975 Goldwing 'Max'
1984 Goldwing New Bagger Project
1976 Goldwing 'Grocery Getter' Sold
1985 Goldwing Interstate 'NCC-1985' sold
1981 Silverwing Sold
1982 Goldeing Project Sold
1981 Goldwing Parted Out
1983 Goldwing Project Sold
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- flyin900
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Re: GL1000 Disassembly
Yes they can be taken apart to clean up. You do need a tool to compress the upper spring to remove those split keepers on the top of the shock, or make something that will accomplish the same thing.
Motion Pro sells the correct tool, yet I am sure someone will come along with a build it yourself solution.
Motion Pro sells the correct tool, yet I am sure someone will come along with a build it yourself solution.
Current Bikes:
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1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
1967 CL175K0 - Low production number with #802 engine serial- winter 2019/2020 full restoration.
1972 CB350F - Baby Four with low mileage - Cosmetic refresh to the next level 2021/2022.
1978 CB550K - Very original bike with only 7499 Km. from new - light cleanup and refresh done.
1983 CB1100F - Canadian model - DOHC Supersport in pristine low kilometre condition from new.
1984 GL1200 - Standard model in showroom condition - two owner bike from new.
1984 CX650E - Restored summer 2017 - a rare Eurosport model - excellent one owner bike.
- ritalz
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Re: GL1000 Disassembly
Some of the info is here viewtopic.php?t=15578
pictures are lost due to the photobucket problem
pictures are lost due to the photobucket problem
Al
2003 Goldwing Daily Rider
1975 Goldwing 'Max'
1984 Goldwing New Bagger Project
1976 Goldwing 'Grocery Getter' Sold
1985 Goldwing Interstate 'NCC-1985' sold
1981 Silverwing Sold
1982 Goldeing Project Sold
1981 Goldwing Parted Out
1983 Goldwing Project Sold
1973 CB500F Long Gone
1966 CL77 First Street Bike
http://www.ngwclub.com/gallery3/index.p ... ans/ritalz
2003 Goldwing Daily Rider
1975 Goldwing 'Max'
1984 Goldwing New Bagger Project
1976 Goldwing 'Grocery Getter' Sold
1985 Goldwing Interstate 'NCC-1985' sold
1981 Silverwing Sold
1982 Goldeing Project Sold
1981 Goldwing Parted Out
1983 Goldwing Project Sold
1973 CB500F Long Gone
1966 CL77 First Street Bike
http://www.ngwclub.com/gallery3/index.p ... ans/ritalz
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Re: GL1000 Disassembly
Here is the other write up. Again the pictures are gone.
https://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic ... lz#p252247
https://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic ... lz#p252247
Al
2003 Goldwing Daily Rider
1975 Goldwing 'Max'
1984 Goldwing New Bagger Project
1976 Goldwing 'Grocery Getter' Sold
1985 Goldwing Interstate 'NCC-1985' sold
1981 Silverwing Sold
1982 Goldeing Project Sold
1981 Goldwing Parted Out
1983 Goldwing Project Sold
1973 CB500F Long Gone
1966 CL77 First Street Bike
http://www.ngwclub.com/gallery3/index.p ... ans/ritalz
2003 Goldwing Daily Rider
1975 Goldwing 'Max'
1984 Goldwing New Bagger Project
1976 Goldwing 'Grocery Getter' Sold
1985 Goldwing Interstate 'NCC-1985' sold
1981 Silverwing Sold
1982 Goldeing Project Sold
1981 Goldwing Parted Out
1983 Goldwing Project Sold
1973 CB500F Long Gone
1966 CL77 First Street Bike
http://www.ngwclub.com/gallery3/index.p ... ans/ritalz
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Re: GL1000 Shock Disassembly
One has to ask why you would want to. The original shocks on the GL1000 were terrible...
Mr. Honda ('83 GL1100/Dnepr) summer How a motorcycle evolves thread
The Famous Eccles ('84 CX650EI/VeloUral) winter Never Ending Build (CX500forum)
Click: Colour schematics for all GL1000 & GL1100 and GL1200 standard models plus instructions on how to download the full size version
"A guy with two sidecars can't be all bad." - Cookie
Another guy with two sidecars..... Hmmmm... must be something to that....
The Famous Eccles ('84 CX650EI/VeloUral) winter Never Ending Build (CX500forum)
Click: Colour schematics for all GL1000 & GL1100 and GL1200 standard models plus instructions on how to download the full size version
"A guy with two sidecars can't be all bad." - Cookie
Another guy with two sidecars..... Hmmmm... must be something to that....
- tomk1960
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Re: GL1000 Shock Disassembly
The OEM shocks on my '77 GL were fine, (including during 2-up riding) but they're a different design than the '78 version. This is my first '78 and I haven't ridden one yet. What made them so terrible and what is a reasonable recommendation as a replacement?Sidecar Bob wrote:One has to ask why you would want to. The original shocks on the GL1000 were terrible...
1986 VFR750F Interceptor
1983 Honda CB1100F Super Sport - Red 1123 Resto-Mod
1978 Honda GL1000
1983 Honda CB1100F Super Sport - Red 1123 Resto-Mod
1978 Honda GL1000
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Re: GL1000 Shock Disassembly
My '77's shocks were best described as "flaccid" when I got it in '91. I think the ones I replaced them with were from a Shadow but don't ask me what size after all these years; I do remember that it was a smaller bike but the shocks felt much better than the originals. I didn't ride it much before I added the sidecar....
Mr. Honda ('83 GL1100/Dnepr) summer How a motorcycle evolves thread
The Famous Eccles ('84 CX650EI/VeloUral) winter Never Ending Build (CX500forum)
Click: Colour schematics for all GL1000 & GL1100 and GL1200 standard models plus instructions on how to download the full size version
"A guy with two sidecars can't be all bad." - Cookie
Another guy with two sidecars..... Hmmmm... must be something to that....
The Famous Eccles ('84 CX650EI/VeloUral) winter Never Ending Build (CX500forum)
Click: Colour schematics for all GL1000 & GL1100 and GL1200 standard models plus instructions on how to download the full size version
"A guy with two sidecars can't be all bad." - Cookie
Another guy with two sidecars..... Hmmmm... must be something to that....
- lcallison
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Re: GL1000 Shock Disassembly
I put a set of Progressive 412's on my 76. I loved how they made it ride. I also put the same shock on the 82 and loved them on it.
Larry
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Re: GL1000 Shock Disassembly
Hagon is also a good aftermarket brand .... they will customize a set to your requirements (within reason).
Gord (always reasonable) Jones
Gord (always reasonable) Jones
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Re: GL1000 Shock Disassembly
Mark
1975 GL 1000 Candy Antares Red
1976 GL 1000 Sulfur Yellow
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1978 GL 1000 Candy Limited Maroon
1975 GL 1000 Candy Antares Red
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Re: GL1000 Shock Disassembly
Does anyone have an accurate bolt size? Need new hardware where the shock mounts to the upper frame, and having this info without disassembling would be helpful!
- Sidecar Bob
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Re: GL1000 Shock Disassembly
Depends on which model you have. You should be able to find that info in the parts drawings on your favourite Honda dealer's website.
BTW: Welcome to the forum. Please add your your location to your profile (there may be someone nearby that can help) and your bike's model and model year to your signature so you don't have to keep remembering to tell us and we don't have to keep asking when you forget.
BTW: Welcome to the forum. Please add your your location to your profile (there may be someone nearby that can help) and your bike's model and model year to your signature so you don't have to keep remembering to tell us and we don't have to keep asking when you forget.
Mr. Honda ('83 GL1100/Dnepr) summer How a motorcycle evolves thread
The Famous Eccles ('84 CX650EI/VeloUral) winter Never Ending Build (CX500forum)
Click: Colour schematics for all GL1000 & GL1100 and GL1200 standard models plus instructions on how to download the full size version
"A guy with two sidecars can't be all bad." - Cookie
Another guy with two sidecars..... Hmmmm... must be something to that....
The Famous Eccles ('84 CX650EI/VeloUral) winter Never Ending Build (CX500forum)
Click: Colour schematics for all GL1000 & GL1100 and GL1200 standard models plus instructions on how to download the full size version
"A guy with two sidecars can't be all bad." - Cookie
Another guy with two sidecars..... Hmmmm... must be something to that....
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Re: GL1000 Shock Disassembly
If you don't have a spring compressor this homemade rig for a bench vise could be fabbed up.
You're too small to ride a hog Billy!
Mike
1978 GL1000
Previous bikes: 05 Yamaha FJR 1300, 79 Suzuki GS 1000, 75 Yamaha XS 650, 73 Kawasaki S2 350
Mike
1978 GL1000
Previous bikes: 05 Yamaha FJR 1300, 79 Suzuki GS 1000, 75 Yamaha XS 650, 73 Kawasaki S2 350
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