1975 GL1000 project, first Goldwing

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Re: 1975 GL1000 project, first Goldwing

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5speed wrote:that has bobber written all over it..
I agree. I recently built a bobber out of an 01 Shadow that I had rescued from an abusive previous owner. It turned out nice but it was a 600 and not enough engine for me.
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Re: 1975 GL1000 project, first Goldwing

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There is a reason that Magna sat in a storage unit for almost 10 years. Not one of Honda's better rides. The early ones are even worse.

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Re: 1975 GL1000 project, first Goldwing

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robin1731 wrote:There is a reason that Magna sat in a storage unit for almost 10 years. Not one of Honda's better rides. The early ones are even worse.

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So I've heard.
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Re: 1975 GL1000 project, first Goldwing

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well, there is always parts on ebay
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I got some odds and ends installed this weekend while the tank is being de-rusted. I started cleaning up the swing arm and noted that the rear portion that mates with the final drive gear box was over packed with moly-b. I'm curious if that is normal as this is my first shaft-driven bike... seems like too much.
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Re: 1975 GL1000 project, first Goldwing

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Lots of folks use it .... some manuals call for it .... some don’t .... others say it’s not necessary ....

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RAT wrote:Lots of folks use it .... some manuals call for it .... some don’t .... others say it’s not necessary ....

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I got off my lazy butt and looked at the book (Clymer) and it says to pack 2 oz and that there isn't a Zerk on the 75s. I'm pretty sure there was more than 2 oz in this one. It was a little watery too so I'm going to look at the input seal on the gearbox as well
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Re: 1975 GL1000 project, first Goldwing

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Take the circlip off, pull the coupler and the driveshaft out. That will make it easier to clean. And you will get a better look at those two pieces. ;)

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robin1731 wrote:Take the circlip off, pull the coupler and the driveshaft out. That will make it easier to clean. And you will get a better look at those two pieces. ;)

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Had to dig all that out to even see the circlip. Got everything cleaned up and the swingarm stripped and ready for paint.
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Re: 1975 GL1000 project, first Goldwing

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usually that get filled and it is always a mess
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The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
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Re: 1975 GL1000 project, first Goldwing

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Got the tank, swing arm, harness and shelter back in over the last few nights. The drag bars are just on for the time being as I had them laying around, I haven't decided what to go with just yet. I put the plastics on so I can start visualizing a color to go with. Up next are my 2 most favorite things... carbs and tires , yay...
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Re: 1975 GL1000 project, first Goldwing

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Carbs, carbs, carbs and more carbs!
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Re: 1975 GL1000 project, first Goldwing

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Clean carbs!
Whatever I suggest here should be given ample time for a moderator to delicately correct. I apologize in advance.
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Re: 1975 GL1000 project, first Goldwing

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ericheath wrote:Clean carbs!
Yes sir. Took all night then I got them installed. Waiting on tires and oil and I should be able to fire her up. Then I have to decide colors for the plastics and finish my seat.
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Re: 1975 GL1000 project, first Goldwing

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Trying to get the wheels reassembled and back on the bike tonight. I built up the front wheel with the 2 rotors, the spacer, speedo adapter assembly and then installed the drive shaft. When I torqued the nut onto the driveshaft, it seems to be too tight as I can barely turn the speedo adapter around to line it up on the forks. Does this sound right?
1975 Honda Goldwing GL1000 (café project, started Oct 2018)
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