1977 GL1000

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Apinkston
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1977 GL1000

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Hello, I just signed up for this forum to get some help with my new project bike. Today I got a 1977 GL1000 with 51,000 miles for $200. Definitely has seen better days. It sat outside for at least 4 years and is in need of some major work. Gas tank looked clean from what I could see, air box is clean, and there was water in the carbs that came out when I removed them. The Kickstarter moved the internals so I thought I was ok there. Peeked inside the cylinders and 1/3 are good, but 2/4 are disgusting. Could be rust, could be old gas, all I know for now is it’s orange goop. Thoughts?
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Re: 1977 GL1000

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Welcome aboard. Start a thread in the project section. That head needs to come off. But lets get a new thread in projects so more answers can be had there.
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1985 Honda Elite
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1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
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robin1731 wrote: Sun Nov 14, 2021 8:36 am Welcome aboard. Start a thread in the project section. That head needs to come off. But lets get a new thread in projects so more answers can be had there.
Yep what he said.
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Welcome to the 'Wingdom.

Looks like you’ve got some work ahead of you alright ...

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Welcome and hello again. I see you found this forum and this a much better place for Goldwing questions. A very knowledgeable and good bunch too.
The Honda twins site is great too, yet here is where the questions will get answered by dedicated Goldwing fellows.
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1967 CL175K0 - Low production number with #802 engine serial- winter 2019/2020 full restoration.
1972 CB350F - Baby Four with low mileage - Cosmetic refresh to the next level 2021/2022.
1978 CB550K - Very original bike with only 7499 Km. from new - light cleanup and refresh done.
1983 CB1100F - Canadian model - DOHC Supersport in pristine low kilometre condition from new.
1984 GL1200 - Standard model in showroom condition - two owner bike from new.
1984 CX650E - Restored summer 2017 - a rare Eurosport model - excellent one owner bike.
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