My 1st Goldwing...
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My 1st Goldwing...
I joined this forum right after the Texas Winter Storm of 2021. Since then I have been unsuccessful trying to resize a photo to fit the requirements for an avatar.
I bought a 1975 GL1000 back in December last year, my 1st Goldwing. Got it at a fairly good price for a project bike, and remembered after I got it home that I should never believe everything someone tells you about a bike that has not run in 14 years.
So, I'm through whining and will proceed with as much constructive input to this forum as I can. From what I'm seeing this forum is a wealth of information supported by a communicatee of dedicated people. Glad you are all here.
I have made a bit of progress with this project:
Rebuilt the front brakes (MC and Calipers) now I can at least move it around the garage without fear it will roll away from me. Good point, it does roll.
Rebuilding the rear brakes. Had some delays with getting the parts, but now they are on the workbench. Everything is cleaned up and ready for reassembly.
Cleaned the gas tank and ordered a new/used sending unit.
Installed a Single carburetor cause the carbs that came with the bike were from an '82 and leaked from all surfaces.
Fired it up only to discover the water pump leaked. New seal kit arrived last Friday. Another Good Point; it starts and runs.
For now I am not working on the bike, but repairing some water damage (mostly minor stuff, but it has to be fixed). Should be able to get back at the bike next week.
I'll post some pictures and my progress soon, so stay tuned. Later, Bud...
I bought a 1975 GL1000 back in December last year, my 1st Goldwing. Got it at a fairly good price for a project bike, and remembered after I got it home that I should never believe everything someone tells you about a bike that has not run in 14 years.
So, I'm through whining and will proceed with as much constructive input to this forum as I can. From what I'm seeing this forum is a wealth of information supported by a communicatee of dedicated people. Glad you are all here.
I have made a bit of progress with this project:
Rebuilt the front brakes (MC and Calipers) now I can at least move it around the garage without fear it will roll away from me. Good point, it does roll.
Rebuilding the rear brakes. Had some delays with getting the parts, but now they are on the workbench. Everything is cleaned up and ready for reassembly.
Cleaned the gas tank and ordered a new/used sending unit.
Installed a Single carburetor cause the carbs that came with the bike were from an '82 and leaked from all surfaces.
Fired it up only to discover the water pump leaked. New seal kit arrived last Friday. Another Good Point; it starts and runs.
For now I am not working on the bike, but repairing some water damage (mostly minor stuff, but it has to be fixed). Should be able to get back at the bike next week.
I'll post some pictures and my progress soon, so stay tuned. Later, Bud...
Last edited by Lowrider Bud on Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:32 am, edited 1 time in total.
Time for another Road Trip...
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Re: My 1st Goldwing...
Welcome to the 'Wingdom.
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Re: My 1st Goldwing...
Welcome from the west coast rock of Canada. Enjoy the wing. Get the manual, it'll be your best buddy. PM sent. Cheers
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1995 GL1500 SE CDN Edition (sold)
2012 Suzuki DL1000 VStrom (sold)
Ontario 1985 GL1200 Limited Edition (sold)
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Re: My 1st Goldwing...
Like a co-worker once counseled me: "keep beatin' on it - you'll get it! (But, it was a 1.5 million dollar particle accelerator.)
Oh, and - Welcome!
Oh, and - Welcome!
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1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
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Ex 1978 GL1000
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Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
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Ex '73 RD250
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Re: My 1st Goldwing...
Welcome from Wisconsin. Change out the timing belts while you're there, too!
Enjoy the ride!
Enjoy the ride!
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"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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Re: My 1st Goldwing...
Welcome from a fellow Texan. I am restoring an’75 also.
1975 GL1000 Restored (sold)
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Re: My 1st Goldwing...
Welcome Lowrider.
Glad your here, keep at it.
Glad your here, keep at it.
Dave
1975 GL 1000
1980 XS650
1981 ct110
1972 F7 KAW 175
2000 moby blaze 40cc
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1975 GL 1000
1980 XS650
1981 ct110
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Re: My 1st Goldwing...
welcome..
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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Re: My 1st Goldwing...
Thanks to all the "Welcome" replies. I am still making some progress getting the Ol' Wing on the road, but it is a very slow progress. Seems the postal and delivery services are taking their time getting caught up from the holidays. What used to take a couple of days now takes a week to ten days. So, I got that off my chest and am through bashing those hard working folks.
I got brakes both front and back. Got my gas tank cleaned and a new (used) float and sensor. Got the single carb on and running (on the stand), and now have the front off the engine to replace the water pump. It's supposed to be here in x-days.
Now to find out how to add an Aviator and some pictures.
Later, Bud...
I got brakes both front and back. Got my gas tank cleaned and a new (used) float and sensor. Got the single carb on and running (on the stand), and now have the front off the engine to replace the water pump. It's supposed to be here in x-days.
Now to find out how to add an Aviator and some pictures.
Later, Bud...
Time for another Road Trip...
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Re: My 1st Goldwing...
Welcome from the desert regions of Arizona.
1976 Goldwing GL-1000
1998 Royal Star 1300
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Re: My 1st Goldwing...
make sure to order and replace the 3 aluminum crush washers on the 3 bolts that hold the water pump to the transmission cover or you may get oil leaking into your coolant.
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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Re: My 1st Goldwing...
Seems every time I fix something, something else leaks or fails to work.
I finally got the rear brake parts in and finished putting all that together and bleeding the system. Now I have rear brakes (at least on the lift they seem to work ok).
Then a few days later the new water pump showed up. Put it in and filled the system. Forgot to tighten the hose clamps for the lower radiator hose, saw the drips, heart rate went to triple digits, settled down, tightened the clamps, no leaks. Went out the next morning and saw two small drops from the weep hole. Somewhere I read that a new water pump might have a small leak till they get settled in. It's a Honda pump and I'm sure I got all the seals and gaskets installed correctly. Hoping it stops when I get the bike on the road.
In the meantime, I noticed the left front caliper is leaking. The front brakes still feel good at the lever and the leak is very minor. Ordered a rebuild kit. The previous owner assured me he had rebuilt the calipers, etc. He must have rushed through the job.
Sunday night I decided it was time to fire it up again. This time on the bike's gas tank instead of an IV. I installed the new/used fuel sending unit, hooked up the fuel lines, put in 2 gallons of fresh gas, and nothing. No gas coming out of the petcock - WTF? Back to the station got another gallon, put it in and it takes 3 gallons of gas in an empty tank to flow from the petcock. The gas gauge showed 1/4. Very weird - any thoughts why 2 gallons is not enough to flow?
I primed the carb and cranked it and it fired right up and runs. Hope to get it on the road in the next week or so. I still have to fix the tail lights and rear turn signals.
I was going to add the video I took of it running, but I have to figure out how to do that. I'll post it soon (I hope).
Later, Bud...
I finally got the rear brake parts in and finished putting all that together and bleeding the system. Now I have rear brakes (at least on the lift they seem to work ok).
Then a few days later the new water pump showed up. Put it in and filled the system. Forgot to tighten the hose clamps for the lower radiator hose, saw the drips, heart rate went to triple digits, settled down, tightened the clamps, no leaks. Went out the next morning and saw two small drops from the weep hole. Somewhere I read that a new water pump might have a small leak till they get settled in. It's a Honda pump and I'm sure I got all the seals and gaskets installed correctly. Hoping it stops when I get the bike on the road.
In the meantime, I noticed the left front caliper is leaking. The front brakes still feel good at the lever and the leak is very minor. Ordered a rebuild kit. The previous owner assured me he had rebuilt the calipers, etc. He must have rushed through the job.
Sunday night I decided it was time to fire it up again. This time on the bike's gas tank instead of an IV. I installed the new/used fuel sending unit, hooked up the fuel lines, put in 2 gallons of fresh gas, and nothing. No gas coming out of the petcock - WTF? Back to the station got another gallon, put it in and it takes 3 gallons of gas in an empty tank to flow from the petcock. The gas gauge showed 1/4. Very weird - any thoughts why 2 gallons is not enough to flow?
I primed the carb and cranked it and it fired right up and runs. Hope to get it on the road in the next week or so. I still have to fix the tail lights and rear turn signals.
I was going to add the video I took of it running, but I have to figure out how to do that. I'll post it soon (I hope).
Later, Bud...
Time for another Road Trip...
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Re: My 1st Goldwing...
I rebuilt the engine on my '85 Limited Edition this past year and did a lot of painting of parts and such. Have always reused the crush/sealing washers, but find these can only be used so often, had some leaks especially on the fuel supply at 30 some PSI. I would recommend new crush/sealing washers all round, coolant drain plug, oil drain plug, all caliper hose connections, MC connections. There are crush/sealing washer kits on amazon that are inexpensive and in metric sizes, work pretty good. May have to go to Honda, but Honda charges a premium.
"When writing the Story of your life, don't let anyone else hold the pen."
Ernest
1985 GL1200 Limited Edition
2014 Can-Am Spyder RT LE
2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan
1995 GL1500 SE CDN Edition (sold)
2012 Suzuki DL1000 VStrom (sold)
Ontario 1985 GL1200 Limited Edition (sold)
2008 GL1800 (sold)
Ernest
1985 GL1200 Limited Edition
2014 Can-Am Spyder RT LE
2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan
1995 GL1500 SE CDN Edition (sold)
2012 Suzuki DL1000 VStrom (sold)
Ontario 1985 GL1200 Limited Edition (sold)
2008 GL1800 (sold)
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Re: My 1st Goldwing...
It looks like you are well on your way to complete success!
Faith, Family and Friends
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The craftsman is proud of what he has made, and cherishes it, while the consumer discards things that are perfectly serviceable in his restless pursuit of the new." Richard Sennett as quoted by Matthew B. Crawford in Shop Class as Soulcraft
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'75 GL1000 (Feb 2012 BOTM)
2014 Softail Deluxe
1966 Suzuki S 32-2 Olympian
The craftsman is proud of what he has made, and cherishes it, while the consumer discards things that are perfectly serviceable in his restless pursuit of the new." Richard Sennett as quoted by Matthew B. Crawford in Shop Class as Soulcraft
Working on your own motorcycle is half of the fun...it's also half of the problem.
First Fire on Youtube!
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Re: My 1st Goldwing...
My best guess on volume of fuel in the tank is since they're kinda gravity fed, you need enough "head" (weight of fuel) in the tank to prime the mechanical diaphragm pump? then yer golden.
I got around that by installing a fairly inexpensive Facet/Purolator electric pump. the ones rated for an old VW Beetle @ 3-4 PSI works like a charm. buuuut, it takes a little custom fabwork to mount it.
oh, and WELCOME from NW WA!
I got around that by installing a fairly inexpensive Facet/Purolator electric pump. the ones rated for an old VW Beetle @ 3-4 PSI works like a charm. buuuut, it takes a little custom fabwork to mount it.
oh, and WELCOME from NW WA!
sorta bulldogged custom 1978 GL1000 - "geekster"
full Vetter dress 1979 GL1000 - "Barge" (currently down)
1986 1200 Aspencade - "Heart of Gold" - daily rider
1990 1500 Aspencade - It's ALIVE! but very, very naked. not in a good way.
1978 for $100 - project in worx
1978 from a previous member here - taking up space
my original '79 bought in '91 - replacing engine (eventually, maybe someday)
H2G2=42
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full Vetter dress 1979 GL1000 - "Barge" (currently down)
1986 1200 Aspencade - "Heart of Gold" - daily rider
1990 1500 Aspencade - It's ALIVE! but very, very naked. not in a good way.
1978 for $100 - project in worx
1978 from a previous member here - taking up space
my original '79 bought in '91 - replacing engine (eventually, maybe someday)
H2G2=42
A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity. ~ Robert A. Heinlein
The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. ~ Neil deGrasse Tyson
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