78 GL1000 rejuvenation!
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78 GL1000 rejuvenation!
Ok, I'm closer to the goal now; so far:
Changed oils, belts, thermostat, temp bulbs, cleaned coolant system, seat upholstery, paint job, unseased front and rear calipers, new front master cylinder, bled and vacuumed brakes, did the valve spacing on intake and exhaust, changed the push & pull throttle cables (for that had to dislodge the carb system and wigel it to de left, then I saw the intake valves and almost cried, dirty dirty son's ....) , oil filter, air filter, gas filter, some fiul hoses (the ones I could reach), starter main fuse, trottle plastic thingy on the grip. And that's it I think .
Ned to change:
Clutch cable, choke cable, ignition all........ Except starter motor and fuse, rear stop light housing, mirrors (turns out there Yamaha, that's why she wasn't purring right) derust fule thank just in case, time the bike with a timing gun (no tengo, don't have, but the guys at Honda Moto Mx. will do while changing tires) oh, change tires, front fork seals, plenum filter, valves cleanup, Wana re do all the wires and connections new all do I don't think I can fin original, and have to find out what's lurking inside the engine (sounds good but you never know).
Guys at Honda think I'm mad, calling them asking for part for a 41 year old bike. México has a diferentes economy, you just don't find this things, nobody stoks this stuff except for a few learned mechanics that after a few days looking call you back and the deals don.
All work above has been don by yours truly with your help and knowledge, blogs and messages, YouTube videos Randakks also Bronko couldn't have done it without your guidance, you all are making this bike brand new for the future generations to enjoy. Thank you all!
Tried to buy stuff from Randakks last night but my Pay palls acting up I'll get them as soon as my bank and I resolve pure differences!!! So far most of it is from eBay, Amazon and a Mexican similar called MercadoLibre(mostly used).
So far so good, happy and grateful making my dream come true the great Goldwing that I dreamt of as a kid is here alive and tiking and the same year model as me! wanting to maybe add a few thousend miles or in my case kilometros kilometres.
We'll leave you with the pics of today's session.
Have a great weekend
Changed oils, belts, thermostat, temp bulbs, cleaned coolant system, seat upholstery, paint job, unseased front and rear calipers, new front master cylinder, bled and vacuumed brakes, did the valve spacing on intake and exhaust, changed the push & pull throttle cables (for that had to dislodge the carb system and wigel it to de left, then I saw the intake valves and almost cried, dirty dirty son's ....) , oil filter, air filter, gas filter, some fiul hoses (the ones I could reach), starter main fuse, trottle plastic thingy on the grip. And that's it I think .
Ned to change:
Clutch cable, choke cable, ignition all........ Except starter motor and fuse, rear stop light housing, mirrors (turns out there Yamaha, that's why she wasn't purring right) derust fule thank just in case, time the bike with a timing gun (no tengo, don't have, but the guys at Honda Moto Mx. will do while changing tires) oh, change tires, front fork seals, plenum filter, valves cleanup, Wana re do all the wires and connections new all do I don't think I can fin original, and have to find out what's lurking inside the engine (sounds good but you never know).
Guys at Honda think I'm mad, calling them asking for part for a 41 year old bike. México has a diferentes economy, you just don't find this things, nobody stoks this stuff except for a few learned mechanics that after a few days looking call you back and the deals don.
All work above has been don by yours truly with your help and knowledge, blogs and messages, YouTube videos Randakks also Bronko couldn't have done it without your guidance, you all are making this bike brand new for the future generations to enjoy. Thank you all!
Tried to buy stuff from Randakks last night but my Pay palls acting up I'll get them as soon as my bank and I resolve pure differences!!! So far most of it is from eBay, Amazon and a Mexican similar called MercadoLibre(mostly used).
So far so good, happy and grateful making my dream come true the great Goldwing that I dreamt of as a kid is here alive and tiking and the same year model as me! wanting to maybe add a few thousend miles or in my case kilometros kilometres.
We'll leave you with the pics of today's session.
Have a great weekend
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Re: 78 GL1000 rejuvenation!
Looks like you have aa good start on her. Interesting paint
1978 custom GL1000
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Re: 78 GL1000 rejuvenation!
love your paint job.
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1986 Yamaha FJ1200
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1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
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Re: 78 GL1000 rejuvenation!
Today I rode for 3 miles after a good warm-up and could not get the fan to run? Gauges at ok. I'm scared to leave it running longer after all I'm no certified mechanic and all work was done by my which now look like a hey where cheeued by dogs.
Hers a pic from today!
It puffs a little bit from the right muffler, I may not be such a good valve adjuster!!!
Hers a pic from today!
It puffs a little bit from the right muffler, I may not be such a good valve adjuster!!!
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Re: 78 GL1000 rejuvenation!
I am thinking that depending on the ambient temp you are likely to get the fan to kick in while it is at an idle speed approaching 1500 rpm than on a 3 mile ride while air is being forced through the rad.. I am also assuming that your temp gauge is working and not showing anything above normal operating temps. Just a thought. I do know that my fan works as the engine warms during a warm up idle situation.
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Re: 78 GL1000 rejuvenation!
If you stay right there and watch the temp gauge while it's idling you won't hurt it if you shut it down as soon as the temp gets up in the red.
I boiled over my rad twice on my 76 while trying to sync the carbs (Ya..I have no idea) and it didn't hurt it.
I boiled over my rad twice on my 76 while trying to sync the carbs (Ya..I have no idea) and it didn't hurt it.
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: 78 GL1000 rejuvenation!
Nice! what mufflers are you using?
Mark
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Re: 78 GL1000 rejuvenation!
I've only been able to get my '78 with '75 engine to kick the fan on by leaving it idling about 15 minutes in 90F + weather. My '77 would do the same, or after a 65 mph run for 10 miles, then hitting stoplights. If it doesn't belch coolant, you should be good.
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1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
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Re: 78 GL1000 rejuvenation!
Jonesz wrote:I am thinking that depending on the ambient temp you are likely to get the fan to kick in while it is at an idle speed approaching 1500 rpm than on a 3 mile ride while air is being forced through the rad.. I am also assuming that your temp gauge is working and not showing anything above normal operating temps. Just a thought. I do know that my fan works as the engine warms during a warm up idle situation.
That might be, I'll check the gauge with a 7V power source and check if they go up all the way. Cables are ok.
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Re: 78 GL1000 rejuvenation!
Honestly have no idea, dono much of parts and brands but it sounds amazing. I got the bike from a city called Puebla in Mexico. But came from the US. original.Graham Cracker wrote:Nice! what mufflers are you using?
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Re: 78 GL1000 rejuvenation!
-Rodger-
all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
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
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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
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'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
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: 78 GL1000 rejuvenation!
rcmatt007 wrote:
Nice bike Damferg!
Looking forward to the adventures with this!
~CrazyJerry~
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Re: 78 GL1000 rejuvenation!
okay, been watching for a while AND 78's ARE the best looking
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all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
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
all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
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: 78 GL1000 rejuvenation!
There it is
Whatever I suggest here should be given ample time for a moderator to delicately correct. I apologize in advance.
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
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Re: 78 GL1000 rejuvenation!
Had to do a bit of surgery on my carbs. Installed all ney carb kit from Randakk..... Super cool!!! Now found a bunch of problems with the old carb parts, some gaskets where from other bikes.... It's all good now and the instructions that came with the kit are excellent.
I had a problem separating both the right and the left part and the carbs from the plenum but torched the casing a little bit and all but tow srews came out so had to drill them out. Some pics to make you flinch at the sight of having to find new carbs if something goes wrong!!!
See you soon with more updates!
I had a problem separating both the right and the left part and the carbs from the plenum but torched the casing a little bit and all but tow srews came out so had to drill them out. Some pics to make you flinch at the sight of having to find new carbs if something goes wrong!!!
See you soon with more updates!
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