Author Topic: Picking up a 76LTD Wing (With Pics) Now Owner (Read 3992 times)

78 k550 · « **on:** April 08, 2011, 08:56:20 PM »

Hey All,
I'm going to put a down payment on a 76LTD Wing and will have it next weekend.

I can't wait.

Paul

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #1 on:** April 09, 2011, 09:22:18 AM »

Sweet. Can't wait to see it. You're going to have to change your name to WingMan

How is the other pair doing?

damagedduck · « **Reply #2 on:** April 09, 2011, 09:33:44 AM »

wow some peps from colorado..for more info on your soon to be 'new' GL ya need to check out http://ngwclub.com/ alot of info there/friendly guys too

i just picked up a 76 GL1000 too,

78 k550 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 09, 2011, 09:42:58 AM »

Quote from: damagedduck on April 09, 2011, 09:33:44 AM

wow some peps from colorado..for more info on your soon to be 'new' GL ya need to check out http://ngwclub.com/ alot of info there/friendly guys too

i just picked up a 76 GL1000 too,

yours yellow.

I love that color.

well have to hook up and ride.
there is an old bike run weekend after mothers day from golden to golden about 140 mile loop.

I'm GL1-242 on Naked Goldwings

it is a great site. I did 12 days 3500 miles with another member and met up at Crater lake.

78 k550 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 11, 2011, 08:05:56 PM »

Hey All,
Here are a couple pic's.
It has drag specialty chrome valve covers and timing covers.
That doesn't look to be a stock color wire from the ignition. I hope something else is in there other than points.
He said the carbs were just gone through.
It also has a 78 exhaust and headers on it.

Paul

chickenman_26 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2011, 07:32:37 AM »

Quote from: 78 k550 on April 11, 2011, 08:05:56 PM

Hey All,
Here are a couple pic's.
It has drag specialty chrome valve covers and timing covers.
That doesn't look to be a stock color wire from the ignition. I hope something else is in there other than points.
He said the carbs were just gone through.
It also has a 78 exhaust and headers on it.

Paul

What a shame someone let this classic get into that condition. You have your work cut out for you if you want it back to stock. You can replace the aftermarket chromed crap and the exhaust with salvage yard parts. The ignition lead appears to be from either a Dyna III or a Dyna S. That's a good thing, but check out the split timing technique on Randakk's website. I can't make out the paint color, but the striping is wrong for sure. And that seat!

Regarding the carbs, I'm wondering about the thoroughness of someone who would "go through" the carbs and not clean up that fuel residue mess all over the crankcase. I think you'd be smart to get a master carb overhaul kit from Randakk's, and do it right before trying to ride it. Otherwise, you'll probably be chasing after all kinds of fuel system issues. Here's a pic of mine for visual reference.

Stu

78 k550 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 12, 2011, 12:24:14 PM »

Wow that is in very nice condition.
If I was to bring back to stock, I need
headlight bucket.
fuse holder.
I'll keep the electronic ignition.
Have fork ears on there way.
I have a left header and a complete exhaust. Just in need of a right header.
Try and find another or make a seat.
1 emblem for the side cover.
tool box
manual
key ring
and proper color.

Paul

Damfino · « **Reply #7 on:** April 12, 2011, 04:24:21 PM »

Quote from: chickenman_26 on April 12, 2011, 07:32:37 AM

Regarding the carbs, I'm wondering about the thoroughness of someone who would "go through" the carbs and not clean up that fuel residue mess all over the crankcase.

Amen, to that!

Your's is beautiful Stu, and good luck to you on your's Paul!

78 k550 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2011, 08:10:18 PM »

Quote from: Schmthaus on April 12, 2011, 04:24:21 PM

Quote from: chickenman_26 on April 12, 2011, 07:32:37 AM
Regarding the carbs, I'm wondering about the thoroughness of someone who would "go through" the carbs and not clean up that fuel residue mess all over the crankcase.

Amen, to that!

Your's is beautiful Stu, and good luck to you on your's Paul!

Thank's

I'll be needing the incouregement hehe. After seeing Stu's Thats all anyone can need.

Paul

78 k550 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 16, 2011, 06:28:09 PM »

Picking it up tomorrow. I'll have more pics after 12:00.

I can hardly wait.

Paul

78 k550 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:57:03 AM »

Yea it is in the stable.

Paul

78 k550 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 17, 2011, 09:52:03 PM »

Hey All,
I am the proud owner of a 76 LTD. I got a smoking deal. I think I did.
Just need to find out why it won't go forward.
The clutch has good pressure and drive shaft isn't broken.
I have not been into a clutch on the wings yet but have a couple spare baskets and a motor I can practice on.
The starter sticks or for some reason making a growing noise after startup. Sounds like it isn't disengaging properly.
Has a Martek electronic ignition.
The oil was so black wasn't even funny. Now has fresh oil in it.
Antifreeze is good.
Tomorrow night i'll be doing a compression test.
Not sure how to post pics so if someone wants to post up for me I'll send them to you.
Someone went crazy on the drag specialty chrome bits. haha.
shelter hinges, side stand, petcock, engine mounts, valve covers and timing covers.

Paul

chickenman_26 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 18, 2011, 07:13:01 AM »

Quote from: 78 k550 on April 17, 2011, 09:52:03 PM

Someone went crazy on the drag specialty chrome bits. haha.
shelter hinges, side stand, petcock, engine mounts, valve covers and timing covers.
Paul

This bike was a factory special. The shelter hinges, side stand, petcock, and engine mounts were all chromed from the factory. Valve and timing covers weren't.

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The starter sticks or for some reason making a growing noise after startup. Sounds like it isn't disengaging properly.

The growling noise is coming from the starter motor. But it's the starter clutch that's sticking, not the starter motor. Those parts tend to rust up after extended non-use. You need to pull the engine and remove the rear cover to access that part.

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Just need to find out why it won't go forward. The clutch has good pressure and drive shaft isn't broken.

Even though the clutch springs have good pressure, the plates could be totally shot. Release the clutch cable from the clutch lever, and make the initial clutch adjustment with the screw and locknut under the clutch cover plate. Then reconnect the cable, and adjust the slack at the handlebar. If you still get no drive in gear, remove the rear wheel, and have a look at the splines on the wheel spider and in the final drive. I hope this bike isn't in the same condition on the inside as on the outside, but that's often the case with old bikes.

Stu

78 k550 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 18, 2011, 11:29:36 AM »

Thank's Stu,

So Look like most everything is here then.
I'm in need of a headlight bucket and one side emblem and Paint.
Have you ever hear of Martek ignitions?

Paul

chickenman_26 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 18, 2011, 03:54:29 PM »

Quote from: 78 k550 on April 18, 2011, 11:29:36 AM

Thank's Stu,
Have you ever hear of Martek ignitions?
Paul

Yeah, but they've been out of business for a long time. I don't have instructions or wiring diragram for their Wing ignition, but I do have it for the Kawasaki 900/1000 if that'll help. My advice is to not screw with it if it's working. Just clean and tighten any loose connections you might find.

Stu

Greggo · « **Reply #15 on:** April 18, 2011, 04:05:26 PM »

Sweet bike. I like the early wings.

78 k550 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 18, 2011, 06:48:56 PM »

just scored a complete exhaust for under 45.00 locally. Picking it up tomorrow.
I can't wait.

Paul

Gaither · « **Reply #17 on:** April 22, 2011, 08:59:24 PM »

Beautiful Bike, Stu! Sharp!!!

78 k550 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 22, 2011, 09:38:07 PM »

Well the PO said it needed a clutch.

Finally got to work on it tonight.
I took off the rear clutch cover and loosened the 12mm nut, turned out the adjustment screw till it was wobbly. It was pretty tight had lots of resistance already. Turned it back in till I felt resistance, backed it off 3/4 turn and tightened locking nut.

WOW it goes forward.

I feel for his 100th anniversary HD he just bought.

Paul

78 k550 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 24, 2011, 09:22:54 PM »

Clutch is slipping very bad. Going to do a couple flushes and if that doesn't work I'll be changing out some clutch disc's.
One good thing is I don't need to pull the engine for disc swap.
Best thing is I have a spare that look's great.

Paul

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #20 on:** April 24, 2011, 10:46:39 PM »

What are you riding next weekend? Great to have you along!

78 k550 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 25, 2011, 06:35:16 AM »

I'll be on the 75.

Paul

chickenman_26 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 25, 2011, 07:49:08 AM »

Quote from: 78 k550 on April 24, 2011, 09:22:54 PM

Clutch is slipping very bad.
Paul

Your description of how much pressure was on the clutch lifter screw pretty much says it all. It was screwed in so far that it held the clutch partially disengaged. Expect to find friction plates worn to the bone. When you replace the plates, pay attention to which direction the spiral groove faces. The shop manual has a good line drawing to explain it. The one plate with the different sized tabs is the last one into the basket.

Stu

78 k550 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 25, 2011, 12:37:22 PM »

Things are popping up. I going to try and make it.
Got a teardown at a show sunday but trying to get out of it.

Paul

Peterbylt · « **Reply #24 on:** April 25, 2011, 07:38:21 PM »

If the headlight ears are still under the Vetter faring (most of them are) then all you need is the a complete headlight bucket assembly off of a 70's 750. The one I used on my 75 GL1000 was off of a 75 750 fit perfectly.

The front directionals off of a 75 750 will work as well. I had to buy the mounting bolts to mount the directionals onto the headlight ears. Surprisingly they were still available from Honda for cheap.

Peter

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Author Topic: Picking up a 76LTD Wing (With Pics) Now Owner (Read 3992 times)