Author Topic: NEW BIKE! Woot! (Read 8505 times)

DammitDan · « **on:** June 26, 2009, 11:03:42 PM »

So I headed down to Columbia, TN for the S&G Cycle Auction on Thursday. They had some really nice bikes there (and some real #$%*ty ones). They had everything from a Brough Superior and Harley Flatheads to Yammy enduros and Model A sedans. There were some nice examples of CB750s there as well, most of them 1974 models. Unfortunately they all went a little out of my price range, so I picked up the next best thing there for a very good price (a.k.a. I freakin lucked out):

I would like to introduce you to my new project, a 1976 Honda GL1000 Goldwing! Granted, it's fugly as hell right now but I plan on getting her back looking a little more stock and a little sportier. The only thing I'm a bit worried about is the single carb conversion kit a PO put on there. I've done a little research and it apparently is easier to maintain but a #$%* to tune and it craps out the fuel mileage and top end performance. We may end up getting a stock set of GL1000 or GL1100 carbs

So without further adieu...

Really? · « **Reply #1 on:** June 26, 2009, 11:06:21 PM »

That should be fun project!

DammitDan · « **Reply #2 on:** June 26, 2009, 11:13:09 PM »

I certainly hope so! It feels good to finally return to the Honda flock, even if I'm not all the way back to owning an SOHC4 (though I'm getting closer at least... This one is an SOHC4 that just happens to have 2 cams

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cb350twin · « **Reply #3 on:** June 27, 2009, 12:42:20 AM »

Holy hell look at those pipes stick out.

Keep us updated. How were they power wise performance wise compaired to a SOHC 750?

Hush · « **Reply #4 on:** June 27, 2009, 01:41:05 AM »

Damn that bike fell from the top of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down.

What is it about early American bikes and those God-awful armchair seats, I mean either you gonna ride a bike or you gonna sit by the fire!

candlesniff · « **Reply #5 on:** June 27, 2009, 03:16:14 AM »

killer pipes!

tramp · « **Reply #6 on:** June 27, 2009, 03:38:02 AM »

lots of potential there
good luck

fishhead · « **Reply #7 on:** June 27, 2009, 05:18:35 AM »

Change the timing belts for insurance. When a belt breaks, it will be a very,very expensive repair.

The single carb conversion is popular on the early GL, but I like the GL 1100 carbs better. You can probably find some one who would be willing to trade 1100 carbs for the single carb set up.

2 links

http://www.nakedgoldwings.com/forum/?&MMN_position=88:88

Lots of info on this site. He's the GL 1000 "guru"

http://www.randakks.com/

333 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 27, 2009, 05:42:47 AM »

You lucky dog. Try finding another carb for that setup if you have problems.

And BTW, it IS a single overhead cam engine. It can't be described as anything else.

74cb750 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 27, 2009, 06:03:11 AM »

I really like your wheelie bars,
OH,
those are exhaust pipes? Sorry. It's a nice bike, fast smooth and reliable
for sure.

snowfighter2 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 27, 2009, 06:59:55 AM »

Totally cool! A buddy of mine has an older 1000. Smooth as a cadillac on the road. Keep updating!

Spanner 1 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 27, 2009, 07:19:06 AM »

Hush, beauty is in the eye of the Honda engineers when in '75 the Goldwing came out as direct and very successful competition to all Harley Davidson bikes...hence the styling.
All the later GW's had king+queen seats...I guess you have to match the competition head-to-head......personally do anything you want to a GW to 'couch' it up, but please leave the CB750's naked like the way they were born..!!

MickeyX · « **Reply #12 on:** June 27, 2009, 08:38:01 AM »

It looks like it's a very workable start. I would totally do something like this to it...

Oh yeah, baby!!

cleveland · « **Reply #13 on:** June 27, 2009, 08:46:57 AM »

Nice!!!

tomsweb1 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 27, 2009, 09:56:50 AM »

Hey man, awesome find! How much did she go for?
She's not the worst out there! Just a good clean up, and personal touches... could be a b&^%$in ride!
Love the whitewalls

DammitDan · « **Reply #15 on:** June 27, 2009, 10:30:38 AM »

Wheelie bars... HAHAHA!! I managed to pick the bike up for $600 at the auction.... Not too shabby considering the two GL1000s next to it that both went for $1200+. Of course they both LOOKED better, but what's a little fugly paint and rust in a project bike?

I plan to turn it into something like Randakk's bike, a sport-touring machine. I've already gone the cafe route, I want something that catches peoples' eye but is also comfortable to ride. I've been eyeing the Corbin gunfighter seats but they ain't cheap ($329!).

I may end up going for a decent shape stock seat if I can save some $$$

We'll see what happens! First thing to go will be the pipes, windshield, handlebars, seat/sissy bar and paint job. But that's all cosmetic stuff. I gotta get her running first! The good news is, since I only picked her up for $600, that means I've got $1500 left over from the sale of the XS650 to play with

bill440cars · « **Reply #16 on:** June 27, 2009, 08:03:42 PM »

Have you seen the photos of Tim (kghost's) Very Cool Wing? I'd show you, but my pc is on very limited operation for now. There are photos in the gallery and, it is mighty fine! Not that those others aren't. I was just kinda hung up on his version. Lots of luck with your quest Dan.

Take care, Bill

bucky katt · « **Reply #17 on:** June 27, 2009, 09:29:37 PM »

oooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhh i want that last one. sexy looking wing

Achmed · « **Reply #18 on:** June 28, 2009, 12:30:57 AM »

Goodness, that is a hideous looking bike. Rest assured, just about anything you do to it will make it better. Damnn though, it's just hideous. I have to admit I would ride it if it ran well.

DammitDan · « **Reply #19 on:** June 28, 2009, 05:59:31 PM »

Wow... For all the hideousness, someone really loved that bike.

Working it over I discovered it has a Dyna S ignition installed. It looks pretty recently installed, too.

I haven't gotten her started yet, though. I managed to break the starter solenoid I had bought today (from an 80s model Ford F150) while "modifying" it for use on the 'wing. I'll use a hacksaw on the terminals instead of an industrial grinder next time!

Good news is, even breaking one and having to buy a new one, I'll still save about $40 by jerryrigging one on instead of the $60 for an OEM solenoid. Hooray for being cheap as hell!

So far I've pulled the slip-on pipes (it looks like the wheelie bars are genuine Jardine pipes, rusted to #$%* though $:-\$ ), seat, sissy bar, highway pegs, handlebars and saddle bags. Soon she will start to look like the sport-tourer she was destined to become

Caaveman82 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 30, 2009, 12:48:43 PM »

Dan that bike is rad dude. You've built how many bikes now? This should be a breeze.

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #21 on:** June 30, 2009, 02:40:59 PM »

Chuck those wacky pipes and the seat and you're getting somewhere.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #22 on:** June 30, 2009, 03:12:25 PM »

Good luck with the transformation Danny, plenty of good ideas in some of those pics.

Sam.

Peterbylt · « **Reply #23 on:** June 30, 2009, 05:24:33 PM »

That looks to be a pretty nice GL.
You've got to watch out for Goldwings they can become habit forming, I started out with one and now I have three (they multiply when your not looking and there is to much money in your bank account!)

I have an 81 GL1100 fully dressed for touring
a 76 GL1000 parts bike
and a 75 GL1000 that I am restoring and just got running.

I would change the timing belts, You can get them at NAPA for half what Honda charges and they are the same belts. I would also try and find some original carbs. They can be a pain to get synced but when they are working correctly the bike gets right up and runs.

Good luck and let me know if you need info.

Peter

Inigo Montoya · « **Reply #24 on:** June 30, 2009, 07:46:50 PM »

Man if you decide to lose the windscreen, let me know! I would like to get one!
Otherwise, those are some nice wings to draw inspiration from. Nice platform to get creative on!

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Author Topic: NEW BIKE! Woot! (Read 8505 times)

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