1977 gl1000
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- flyin900
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Re: 1977 gl1000
Regarding the rear cover removal it has been a few years, yet it should come away when all the outer 6 mm bolts have been removed. It likely is a combination of the dowels in the case and the petrified gasket/sealant and the seals from the output shaft etc.
There are a few spots where you can get a drift on the back case edge and tap and work it around until it starts to let go and pull away. The output shaft will likely come with it, so no big deal to put it back into its place. Nothing special there is placing it back into the section.
You many need to make another socket tool for the castle nut and I think there is also a C clip that holds the outer basket onto the shaft. It is hard to see it in there, yet I would check carefully once you get the clutch plates and inner basket out.
There are a few spots where you can get a drift on the back case edge and tap and work it around until it starts to let go and pull away. The output shaft will likely come with it, so no big deal to put it back into its place. Nothing special there is placing it back into the section.
You many need to make another socket tool for the castle nut and I think there is also a C clip that holds the outer basket onto the shaft. It is hard to see it in there, yet I would check carefully once you get the clutch plates and inner basket out.
Current Bikes:
1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
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.
1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
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.
- gltriker
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Re: 1977 gl1000
Nevermind.
Last edited by gltriker on Sat Nov 20, 2021 3:16 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Cliff (74yrs )
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
- flyin900
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Re: 1977 gl1000
There you go a little muscle and away it comes. It does look nice and clean it there. Things are looking up.
Current Bikes:
1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
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.
1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
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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Re: 1977 gl1000
They definitely are looking up. I believe all this engine needs is the heads rebuilt, cylinders cleaned, new belts and tensioners, gaskets, and a starter. I just tested mine and it doesn’t work
If I were to make a new clutch socket what size socket would it take? I have a 15/16 socket that’s just a little too big
If I were to make a new clutch socket what size socket would it take? I have a 15/16 socket that’s just a little too big
- flyin900
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Re: 1977 gl1000
If you made one for the twin you did it doesn’t fit? They are available commercially from Motion Pro too, yet I have made them in the past. I usually size up the outer section of the nut and pick a socket to match that size. Using silly putty makes a good negative impression for the correct prong sizes and dimension of the tool.
Current Bikes:
1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
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.
1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
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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Re: 1977 gl1000
The socket that fits for the 400 is a 15/16 but for this one it’s a 13/16 apparently. Got the socket made but this lock nut is on there tight. Having trouble getting it off and I’m contemplating just buying the special holder for it
- flyin900
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Re: 1977 gl1000
I use a rubber band strap wrench after cleaning off the oil on the outside of the clutch drum to hold it, too bad about the size difference on the nut tool. There is a metal lock tab in there that I am sure your aware of that needs to be bent back to release the nut.
Current Bikes:
1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
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.
1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
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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Re: 1977 gl1000
Got the clutch off. Rigged my spanner to work for it. Most of the discs are sitting at 3.4 mm and one of my plates is warped so I’m just gonna go for a set of discs and plates if I can find it. I’ve hit the end of the tear down unless one of y’all can come up with something else I should check. So far I need a new starter, clutch kit, new belts and tensioners, head rebuild kit or new heads, gasket sets, and a new wiring harness before I can fire this engine
- flyin900
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Re: 1977 gl1000
The front cover area needs to be checked for the water pump condition to see if there is any play in the bearing by trying to wiggle the impeller. That won’t be the definitive test, yet if there is play you should replace it. The pump isn’t cheap at at around $150+ US and the all in one gasket aftermarket kit is another $20 or so. I would replace the thermostat too, as there are aftermarket ones cheap and it is worth doing while your in there.
There are tutorials on replacing the belt tensioner wheels with aftermarket pieces that cost a fraction of the new Honda OEM ones. You will need to fabricate them using the old metal backing plate and a new tensioner roller piece.
There are tutorials on replacing the belt tensioner wheels with aftermarket pieces that cost a fraction of the new Honda OEM ones. You will need to fabricate them using the old metal backing plate and a new tensioner roller piece.
Current Bikes:
1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
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.
1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
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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Re: 1977 gl1000
I’ll look into that water pump tomorrow. Do you guys know how I can set up the engine to run outside of the frame? I’m going to do a complete tear down to have the frame painted, and want to make sure it will turn over before putting it back in
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Re: 1977 gl1000
I mounted my GL1000 engine on my engine stand and wired it to run. Below is the only pic I have. I was still waiting on the carb to come in for my single carb manifold but had the coils and condenser mounted and wiring done to make it run. I had a video of it running but I must have deleted it.
1975 GL1000 Restored (sold)
1983 GL1100 Custom (sold)
1976 GL1000 Project (finished and sold)
Another1976 GL1000 Project (finished and sold)
1983 GL1100 Custom (sold)
1976 GL1000 Project (finished and sold)
Another1976 GL1000 Project (finished and sold)
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Re: 1977 gl1000
1975 GL1000 Restored (sold)
1983 GL1100 Custom (sold)
1976 GL1000 Project (finished and sold)
Another1976 GL1000 Project (finished and sold)
1983 GL1100 Custom (sold)
1976 GL1000 Project (finished and sold)
Another1976 GL1000 Project (finished and sold)
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Re: 1977 gl1000
How well does the single carb setup work? I’ve been going back and forth on it considering im going to have to spend a hefty amount on the carbs just to get all 4 working
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Re: 1977 gl1000
How much do you consider a "hefty amount"?
1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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