1976 GL1000 Ltd
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1976 GL1000 Ltd
Board's help and encouraging support lead me to pick up yet another bike. This time it is most desired and rare limited one. Owner had it since 1997-98 and lived in a place without garage, so poor old lady was exposed to harsh and mreciless weather year after year. Looking at bike was evident that wash, wax or even regular cleaning was never on agenda.
He must have ridden it as primary transportation and thats about it. However I could see through the bike and identify the potential. Though friends who have known me for my passion for giving older Hondas a second chance to live, were rather surprized or even disappointed when saw this in my garage.
The ussual stuff, vetter fairing, krauser bags, king and queen seat, scrificying stock seat, headlight, fork ears, grab rails front and rear turn signals very unique and rare in this case even front fender off a 1980 GL1100 but matched painted and golden stripes.
Carbs were changed at some point in time, it has carbs off a 1980 GL1100. topped up oil, sprayed penetrating oil in spark pulgs holes, gave it two days, turned over but would not crank let alone start.
Spark was present only on cylinders 2 & 4, no spark on 1 & 3. Checked and found that black & white wire had come off the coils, connected back and fired her up, started only on cylinder # 4. rest of three carb bowls were dry. Fed 50/50 (seafoam and gas mixture) waitd a day, then two then three and now it has been over a week. signs of gas are noticed in three carbs except carb number 1
in between fired up on 2,3,4 for about 2-3 minutes, died and never started after that thgouth attempts to.
Too cold now to be worknig in garage but now and then whenever i get any opportunity, I do get around doing some bits and odds.
So far, replaced fork ears, headlight, rear shocks, turn signals, grab rail, tail light
Still looking for front and rear fenders, stock seat, tank shelter lid and seat mounting bracket.
He must have ridden it as primary transportation and thats about it. However I could see through the bike and identify the potential. Though friends who have known me for my passion for giving older Hondas a second chance to live, were rather surprized or even disappointed when saw this in my garage.
The ussual stuff, vetter fairing, krauser bags, king and queen seat, scrificying stock seat, headlight, fork ears, grab rails front and rear turn signals very unique and rare in this case even front fender off a 1980 GL1100 but matched painted and golden stripes.
Carbs were changed at some point in time, it has carbs off a 1980 GL1100. topped up oil, sprayed penetrating oil in spark pulgs holes, gave it two days, turned over but would not crank let alone start.
Spark was present only on cylinders 2 & 4, no spark on 1 & 3. Checked and found that black & white wire had come off the coils, connected back and fired her up, started only on cylinder # 4. rest of three carb bowls were dry. Fed 50/50 (seafoam and gas mixture) waitd a day, then two then three and now it has been over a week. signs of gas are noticed in three carbs except carb number 1
in between fired up on 2,3,4 for about 2-3 minutes, died and never started after that thgouth attempts to.
Too cold now to be worknig in garage but now and then whenever i get any opportunity, I do get around doing some bits and odds.
So far, replaced fork ears, headlight, rear shocks, turn signals, grab rail, tail light
Still looking for front and rear fenders, stock seat, tank shelter lid and seat mounting bracket.
Honda gave Wings
1976 GL1000 LTD X 2
1979 GL1000 Blue
1969 CB350
1966 CB450
1963 CB77
1974 CB550K
1975 CB550F
1977 CB400F
2009 Road King
and few more hondas
1976 GL1000 LTD X 2
1979 GL1000 Blue
1969 CB350
1966 CB450
1963 CB77
1974 CB550K
1975 CB550F
1977 CB400F
2009 Road King
and few more hondas
- Graham Cracker
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Re: 1976 GL1000 Ltd
Congratulations on a great find. That's a terrific project you've got....nothing that time, patience, elbow grease (and a couple bucks) can't fix. The LTDs are the holy grail of GLs IMHO. Another one "saved"
Mark
1975 GL 1000 Candy Antares Red
1976 GL 1000 Sulfur Yellow
1977 GL 1000 Pearl White
1978 GL 1000 Candy Limited Maroon
1975 GL 1000 Candy Antares Red
1976 GL 1000 Sulfur Yellow
1977 GL 1000 Pearl White
1978 GL 1000 Candy Limited Maroon
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Re: 1976 GL1000 Ltd
Well, the wheels look shiny! Good luck finding the right replacement parts if you are trying to make it original. LTD's are beautiful when restored.
Bikes at present:
83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
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Re: 1976 GL1000 Ltd
I was a bit late and slow to post regularly, my last post actually is about works that I did in last 2-3 weeks. What has been done till this afternoon, will upload several photos (picture speaks a thousand words)!
Installed (make shift) grips, front fender, tried to my best ability cleaning the paint.
Honda gave Wings
1976 GL1000 LTD X 2
1979 GL1000 Blue
1969 CB350
1966 CB450
1963 CB77
1974 CB550K
1975 CB550F
1977 CB400F
2009 Road King
and few more hondas
1976 GL1000 LTD X 2
1979 GL1000 Blue
1969 CB350
1966 CB450
1963 CB77
1974 CB550K
1975 CB550F
1977 CB400F
2009 Road King
and few more hondas
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Re: 1976 GL1000 Ltd
Congrats on your acquisition! Judging from your signature (MBS) and the pics you've posted, the LTD is in the right hands!
They call me "Dog Boy"
Can't blame the "PO"
Original owner 76 LTD
Team 993
Can't blame the "PO"
Original owner 76 LTD
Team 993
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Re: 1976 GL1000 Ltd
Hello everyone,
Did not get much time to sit and write down but few pictures will say a lot. There is still work to be completed but I wanted to see it look complete so here you go. Meantime year correct carbs are here which need to be rebuilt.
Thanks,
Did not get much time to sit and write down but few pictures will say a lot. There is still work to be completed but I wanted to see it look complete so here you go. Meantime year correct carbs are here which need to be rebuilt.
Thanks,
Honda gave Wings
1976 GL1000 LTD X 2
1979 GL1000 Blue
1969 CB350
1966 CB450
1963 CB77
1974 CB550K
1975 CB550F
1977 CB400F
2009 Road King
and few more hondas
1976 GL1000 LTD X 2
1979 GL1000 Blue
1969 CB350
1966 CB450
1963 CB77
1974 CB550K
1975 CB550F
1977 CB400F
2009 Road King
and few more hondas
- robin1731
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Re: 1976 GL1000 Ltd
Just noticed in the last pics. That is the wrong seat for an LTD. But maybe you knew that.
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1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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Re: 1976 GL1000 Ltd
Beautiful bike, you have worked wonders.
Bikes at present:
83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
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Re: 1976 GL1000 Ltd
Awesome Ltd! Looks great.
Always nice to see classic's like that getting back to their former glory. Keep up the great work!
Always nice to see classic's like that getting back to their former glory. Keep up the great work!
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GL1000 Ltd '76
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Re: 1976 GL1000 Ltd
she cleaned up nice.
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: 1976 GL1000 Ltd
Hello everyone and wishing you a very very happy peaceful new year.
Good noticed Robin, yes this is a seat of a 78, but that is what I could get for now, keeping an eye for a ltd seat though.
Thanks Easter,Nick and 5speed, indeed a lot of elbow grease and research for parts and paint cleaning. I did not want to repaint it, rather a clean/er paint with patina is my favourite any day over a shiny but not original paint.
I just put it together to see how she looks, however brakes are yet to be done, I guess changing fluids may work out. Some electrical connectors are damaged and I shall replace them. Meantime if any member may know the size of bullet connectors, 3.5mm, 3.9mm or 4.0mm?
So far replaced (year and model correct used parts)
Carbs set
Tail light mount and light
All turn signals
Headlight ears and headlight
Big thanks to all
Good noticed Robin, yes this is a seat of a 78, but that is what I could get for now, keeping an eye for a ltd seat though.
Thanks Easter,Nick and 5speed, indeed a lot of elbow grease and research for parts and paint cleaning. I did not want to repaint it, rather a clean/er paint with patina is my favourite any day over a shiny but not original paint.
I just put it together to see how she looks, however brakes are yet to be done, I guess changing fluids may work out. Some electrical connectors are damaged and I shall replace them. Meantime if any member may know the size of bullet connectors, 3.5mm, 3.9mm or 4.0mm?
So far replaced (year and model correct used parts)
Carbs set
Tail light mount and light
All turn signals
Headlight ears and headlight
Big thanks to all
Honda gave Wings
1976 GL1000 LTD X 2
1979 GL1000 Blue
1969 CB350
1966 CB450
1963 CB77
1974 CB550K
1975 CB550F
1977 CB400F
2009 Road King
and few more hondas
1976 GL1000 LTD X 2
1979 GL1000 Blue
1969 CB350
1966 CB450
1963 CB77
1974 CB550K
1975 CB550F
1977 CB400F
2009 Road King
and few more hondas
- robin1731
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Re: 1976 GL1000 Ltd
77 seat is the same as the LTD seat. That opens the options a little bit.
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1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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Re: 1976 GL1000 Ltd
I bought two different/ separate seats (including one in the photo) and in both cases seller said it was off a 77 bike, too bad both were off a 78/79, still on the lookout for a 77
Honda gave Wings
1976 GL1000 LTD X 2
1979 GL1000 Blue
1969 CB350
1966 CB450
1963 CB77
1974 CB550K
1975 CB550F
1977 CB400F
2009 Road King
and few more hondas
1976 GL1000 LTD X 2
1979 GL1000 Blue
1969 CB350
1966 CB450
1963 CB77
1974 CB550K
1975 CB550F
1977 CB400F
2009 Road King
and few more hondas
- Liam
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Re: 1976 GL1000 Ltd
That is a super job, quite a transformation, well done.This looks like an LTD seat. Not perfect, has a few tears.
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Re: 1976 GL1000 Ltd
many thanks Liam, does look like ltd seat
Honda gave Wings
1976 GL1000 LTD X 2
1979 GL1000 Blue
1969 CB350
1966 CB450
1963 CB77
1974 CB550K
1975 CB550F
1977 CB400F
2009 Road King
and few more hondas
1976 GL1000 LTD X 2
1979 GL1000 Blue
1969 CB350
1966 CB450
1963 CB77
1974 CB550K
1975 CB550F
1977 CB400F
2009 Road King
and few more hondas
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