1976 gl1000 restoration
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1976 gl1000 restoration
Found a new winter project
1976 GL1000 - 18000 miles
This is the start point
This was originally a yellow bike and I hope to make it as original as possible.
It sat for to long and will not idle so I have my work cut out for myself.
Other wise it runs well once it get up into the higher rpm's
Transmission and clutch are good.
Front brakes are sticking.
Tank is clean - the old gas was probably a year old so hence the carb issues
Tires are less than 5 years old so they are in good shape and usable.
Found a seat and grab bar - Proper headlight components
Its a start
I will update as i go along [attachment=0]IMG_6989 (1).JPG[/at
1976 GL1000 - 18000 miles
This is the start point
This was originally a yellow bike and I hope to make it as original as possible.
It sat for to long and will not idle so I have my work cut out for myself.
Other wise it runs well once it get up into the higher rpm's
Transmission and clutch are good.
Front brakes are sticking.
Tank is clean - the old gas was probably a year old so hence the carb issues
Tires are less than 5 years old so they are in good shape and usable.
Found a seat and grab bar - Proper headlight components
Its a start
I will update as i go along [attachment=0]IMG_6989 (1).JPG[/at
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Last edited by CaseyH on Sun Nov 10, 2019 6:43 pm, edited 2 times in total.
1971 Honda CD175 - project
1973 Yamaha RT360 Enduro - project
1975 Yamaha XS650 - project - sold
1976 Gl1000 - rider
1976 KZ900 - rider
1974 CB750 - sold
1986 1100 Virago(sold)
2001 ZXR1200 Ninja(sold)
1972 240z
1973 Yamaha RT360 Enduro - project
1975 Yamaha XS650 - project - sold
1976 Gl1000 - rider
1976 KZ900 - rider
1974 CB750 - sold
1986 1100 Virago(sold)
2001 ZXR1200 Ninja(sold)
1972 240z
- pidjones
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Re: 1976 gl1000 restoration
Fun!
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Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
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Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
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Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
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Re: 1976 gl1000 restoration
Welcome. Looks like a good starting point. Please don't trust the tires after sitting and 5 years old. Change the belts asap.
Al
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1976 Goldwing 'Grocery Getter' Sold
1985 Goldwing Interstate 'NCC-1985' sold
1981 Silverwing Sold
1982 Goldeing Project Sold
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1975 Goldwing 'Max'
1984 Goldwing New Bagger Project
1976 Goldwing 'Grocery Getter' Sold
1985 Goldwing Interstate 'NCC-1985' sold
1981 Silverwing Sold
1982 Goldeing Project Sold
1981 Goldwing Parted Out
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Re: 1976 gl1000 restoration
The front tire was installed new three years ago
The back tire will be replaced
I will be changing the belts
Thanks for the advice
Casey
The back tire will be replaced
I will be changing the belts
Thanks for the advice
Casey
1971 Honda CD175 - project
1973 Yamaha RT360 Enduro - project
1975 Yamaha XS650 - project - sold
1976 Gl1000 - rider
1976 KZ900 - rider
1974 CB750 - sold
1986 1100 Virago(sold)
2001 ZXR1200 Ninja(sold)
1972 240z
1973 Yamaha RT360 Enduro - project
1975 Yamaha XS650 - project - sold
1976 Gl1000 - rider
1976 KZ900 - rider
1974 CB750 - sold
1986 1100 Virago(sold)
2001 ZXR1200 Ninja(sold)
1972 240z
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Re: 1976 gl1000 restoration
A grab bar! The holy grail. Looks like a good start.
Whatever I suggest here should be given ample time for a moderator to delicately correct. I apologize in advance.
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77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
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77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
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Re: 1976 gl1000 restoration
I did score on the seat from a guy in Kingston Ontario. also the grab bar which had the proper nubs for lack of a better word attached with good rubbers and chrome off of a supplier - Gentlemans Agreement Used Vintage Japanese Motorcycle parts.
1971 Honda CD175 - project
1973 Yamaha RT360 Enduro - project
1975 Yamaha XS650 - project - sold
1976 Gl1000 - rider
1976 KZ900 - rider
1974 CB750 - sold
1986 1100 Virago(sold)
2001 ZXR1200 Ninja(sold)
1972 240z
1973 Yamaha RT360 Enduro - project
1975 Yamaha XS650 - project - sold
1976 Gl1000 - rider
1976 KZ900 - rider
1974 CB750 - sold
1986 1100 Virago(sold)
2001 ZXR1200 Ninja(sold)
1972 240z
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Re: 1976 gl1000 restoration
The head light
Sourced the OEM parts - just awaiting a few of the screws and hardware to mount properly.
The PO made do with the Vetter ring and some hardwareSourced the OEM parts - just awaiting a few of the screws and hardware to mount properly.
Last edited by CaseyH on Sun Nov 10, 2019 6:29 pm, edited 1 time in total.
1971 Honda CD175 - project
1973 Yamaha RT360 Enduro - project
1975 Yamaha XS650 - project - sold
1976 Gl1000 - rider
1976 KZ900 - rider
1974 CB750 - sold
1986 1100 Virago(sold)
2001 ZXR1200 Ninja(sold)
1972 240z
1973 Yamaha RT360 Enduro - project
1975 Yamaha XS650 - project - sold
1976 Gl1000 - rider
1976 KZ900 - rider
1974 CB750 - sold
1986 1100 Virago(sold)
2001 ZXR1200 Ninja(sold)
1972 240z
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Re: 1976 gl1000 restoration
From this
To this1971 Honda CD175 - project
1973 Yamaha RT360 Enduro - project
1975 Yamaha XS650 - project - sold
1976 Gl1000 - rider
1976 KZ900 - rider
1974 CB750 - sold
1986 1100 Virago(sold)
2001 ZXR1200 Ninja(sold)
1972 240z
1973 Yamaha RT360 Enduro - project
1975 Yamaha XS650 - project - sold
1976 Gl1000 - rider
1976 KZ900 - rider
1974 CB750 - sold
1986 1100 Virago(sold)
2001 ZXR1200 Ninja(sold)
1972 240z
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Re: 1976 gl1000 restoration
Had the carbs off and rebuilt.
The bike had sat for a long time and would run but not idle.
Got them back and now I know it is a runner and it is shifted to the work zone where I hope to return it to it's yellowness As you can see by the inside of the side fake tank cover this was a yellow bike originally.
This bike has 18000 miles on it and was owned by an older gentleman in Sudbury Ontario
I bought it off his grandson
The bike had sat for a long time and would run but not idle.
Got them back and now I know it is a runner and it is shifted to the work zone where I hope to return it to it's yellowness As you can see by the inside of the side fake tank cover this was a yellow bike originally.
This bike has 18000 miles on it and was owned by an older gentleman in Sudbury Ontario
I bought it off his grandson
1971 Honda CD175 - project
1973 Yamaha RT360 Enduro - project
1975 Yamaha XS650 - project - sold
1976 Gl1000 - rider
1976 KZ900 - rider
1974 CB750 - sold
1986 1100 Virago(sold)
2001 ZXR1200 Ninja(sold)
1972 240z
1973 Yamaha RT360 Enduro - project
1975 Yamaha XS650 - project - sold
1976 Gl1000 - rider
1976 KZ900 - rider
1974 CB750 - sold
1986 1100 Virago(sold)
2001 ZXR1200 Ninja(sold)
1972 240z
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Re: 1976 gl1000 restoration
The cool thing is the kickstart lever and hardware for the cable that stops the cover from flopping down was all there.
I had to manufacture the actual cable out of aircraft wire and the the swivel bits out of some bolt stock which I cut to length with a dremel. Fine drill bit and a propane torch and solder and it looks pretty good.
The kickstart lever was tie wrapped in place. Ebay is my friend sometimes. Rubber strap looks way better. I am close to the border and can save a fortune on shipping to Niagara Falls New York.
Time to start on the major things like brakes - timing belts - tires and so on.
Its a long winter and they are forecasting an early winter snow tomorrow. Up to 20 cm - (8 inches in English)
I have heat and tunes and a beer fridge
I had to manufacture the actual cable out of aircraft wire and the the swivel bits out of some bolt stock which I cut to length with a dremel. Fine drill bit and a propane torch and solder and it looks pretty good.
The kickstart lever was tie wrapped in place. Ebay is my friend sometimes. Rubber strap looks way better. I am close to the border and can save a fortune on shipping to Niagara Falls New York.
Time to start on the major things like brakes - timing belts - tires and so on.
Its a long winter and they are forecasting an early winter snow tomorrow. Up to 20 cm - (8 inches in English)
I have heat and tunes and a beer fridge
1971 Honda CD175 - project
1973 Yamaha RT360 Enduro - project
1975 Yamaha XS650 - project - sold
1976 Gl1000 - rider
1976 KZ900 - rider
1974 CB750 - sold
1986 1100 Virago(sold)
2001 ZXR1200 Ninja(sold)
1972 240z
1973 Yamaha RT360 Enduro - project
1975 Yamaha XS650 - project - sold
1976 Gl1000 - rider
1976 KZ900 - rider
1974 CB750 - sold
1986 1100 Virago(sold)
2001 ZXR1200 Ninja(sold)
1972 240z
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Re: 1976 gl1000 restoration
Heat, tunes, beer and a bike...you've got it made! Congrats
Mark
1975 GL 1000 Candy Antares Red
1976 GL 1000 Sulfur Yellow
1977 GL 1000 Pearl White
1978 GL 1000 Candy Limited Maroon
1975 GL 1000 Candy Antares Red
1976 GL 1000 Sulfur Yellow
1977 GL 1000 Pearl White
1978 GL 1000 Candy Limited Maroon
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Re: 1976 gl1000 restoration
The headlight is looking way better
The front brakes were sticking
Rebuilt them - working great
The front brakes were sticking
Rebuilt them - working great
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1971 Honda CD175 - project
1973 Yamaha RT360 Enduro - project
1975 Yamaha XS650 - project - sold
1976 Gl1000 - rider
1976 KZ900 - rider
1974 CB750 - sold
1986 1100 Virago(sold)
2001 ZXR1200 Ninja(sold)
1972 240z
1973 Yamaha RT360 Enduro - project
1975 Yamaha XS650 - project - sold
1976 Gl1000 - rider
1976 KZ900 - rider
1974 CB750 - sold
1986 1100 Virago(sold)
2001 ZXR1200 Ninja(sold)
1972 240z
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Re: 1976 gl1000 restoration
Had a slight leak in the rear master cylinder
Ready for new parts.
Removed the back tire
It was 8 years old
Looked good but once you looked close it was cracking
Listen to the great advice on this site
Replace old tires
Ready for new parts.
Removed the back tire
It was 8 years old
Looked good but once you looked close it was cracking
Listen to the great advice on this site
Replace old tires
1971 Honda CD175 - project
1973 Yamaha RT360 Enduro - project
1975 Yamaha XS650 - project - sold
1976 Gl1000 - rider
1976 KZ900 - rider
1974 CB750 - sold
1986 1100 Virago(sold)
2001 ZXR1200 Ninja(sold)
1972 240z
1973 Yamaha RT360 Enduro - project
1975 Yamaha XS650 - project - sold
1976 Gl1000 - rider
1976 KZ900 - rider
1974 CB750 - sold
1986 1100 Virago(sold)
2001 ZXR1200 Ninja(sold)
1972 240z
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Re: 1976 gl1000 restoration
Welcome to the forum. I'm looking forward to seeing the bike in all it's original glory.
John
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Re: 1976 gl1000 restoration
That's a super project. You did good to find that seat and extra good to find that grab rail. I will be following this build closely. Looking forward to following.
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