1977 GL1000

[Apinkston]

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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[robin1731]

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.

[Whiskerfish]

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.

[Rat]

Welcome to the 'Wingdom.

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

Gord

[flyin900]

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.