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Petros2r
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Hello. New ‘78 owner

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Hello from Dallas, TX.
Just got this ‘78 GL1000 to rebuild and enjoy.
I’ve had experience in the past with cb550 and cb400a (hondamatic), that I fully rebuilt.
This shouldn’t be much harder;-)
I already got the manual and a few bits and pieces..
It has a single carb conversion that I’m kinda worry about. Carb has no markings, so not sure if the brand. Hopefully it runs with it after I correct the melted R/R connectors, rusty fuel tank and pump, battery and some other minor things. Belts are on order.
Cosmetics will be sorted after the bike runs.
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Re: Hello. New ‘78 owner

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Welcome to the site!
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Re: Hello. New ‘78 owner

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Welcome from the UK.
You seem to have a plan but any problems just ask and someone will be along soon to help.

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Previous Rides,
1980 CB250N Good to learn on
1981 CX500 good mid range tourer, went to Austria on it!
1983 GL1100C Pride and joy, sold when I bought my 1st house, big mistake
1985 GL650 Silverwing another mistake, horrible bike
1986 CBX550 Good commuter
1989 Suzuki GS750 (1976) cheap and cheerful until a dog ran out in front of me on Xmas Eve, 1991
Current bikes
2010 CB1300 back on a bike after 19 years, two divorces, children grown up etc
1980 GL1100 NOW ON THE ROAD, still use CB1300.
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Re: Hello. New ‘78 owner

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Welcome to the club. A lot of these bikes have been converted to the single carb set up and love it. Good luck...
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Re: Hello. New ‘78 owner

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Welcome from Wisconsin. Enjoy the ride!
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Re: Hello. New ‘78 owner

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Post by gregforesi »

I like 78's. The single carb conversion can be made to run OK (I'm not a big fan). The manifold design seems to be critical. These are a bit more complicated than the others you've rebuilt, but it's still just wrenching and problem solving.
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Welcome to the 'Wingdom.

When you're researching, scroll to the bottom of the page to see related threads.

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Re: Hello. New ‘78 owner

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Welcome from San Angelo.
Good luck on your project.
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Petros2r
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Re: Hello. New ‘78 owner

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Post by Petros2r »

Any suggestions on a battery? Yuasa, Motobat? Etc.?
Any particular cca?
Thanks!
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Re: Hello. New ‘78 owner

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For what it's worth I go for Yuasa, but sure others will have their own preferences.

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Previous Rides,
1980 CB250N Good to learn on
1981 CX500 good mid range tourer, went to Austria on it!
1983 GL1100C Pride and joy, sold when I bought my 1st house, big mistake
1985 GL650 Silverwing another mistake, horrible bike
1986 CBX550 Good commuter
1989 Suzuki GS750 (1976) cheap and cheerful until a dog ran out in front of me on Xmas Eve, 1991
Current bikes
2010 CB1300 back on a bike after 19 years, two divorces, children grown up etc
1980 GL1100 NOW ON THE ROAD, still use CB1300.
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Re: Hello. New ‘78 owner

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Welcome to the forum. I'm partial to the 78's myself and have one I'm finishing up.

Personally, I prefer Big Crank AGM batteries from Batterymart.com.

Let us know if/when we can help.

Tom
1986 VFR750F Interceptor
1983 Honda CB1100F Super Sport - Red 1123 Resto-Mod
1978 Honda GL1000
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Re: Hello. New ‘78 owner

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Welcome from St Louis.
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1976 Goldwing 'Grocery Getter' Sold
1985 Goldwing Interstate 'NCC-1985' sold
1981 Silverwing Sold
1982 Goldeing Project Sold
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Re: Hello. New ‘78 owner

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welcome from Canada..
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1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
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Re: Hello. New ‘78 owner

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'79's ARE the best looking. You might even consider going back to OEM carbs. Welcome to NGW. I just moved away from the Texoma area
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Re: Hello. New ‘78 owner

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Post by warhead_71 »

I am running an AGM battery in mine... bought it off Amazon. Going strong on its 4th year still.

Single carbs... well at least you only have one carb to clean this way. Might not be the highest performance, but it will get you on the road the easiest.

Rusty tank... hopefully you can clean it in-situ using Evaporust or similar. I have used [url ="https://www.dollartree.com/the-works-ba ... les/170085"]The Works toilet bowl cleaner [/url] and a toilet brush with great success... and it's cheap. Otherwise you have to remove the tank, which requires removing the rear wheel, drive shaft, etc. Big job.
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