Old Fogey's 1976 Honda GL1000 GoldWing

This video shows me on my 1976 Honda GoldWing as I set off to the MOT testing station, it's first real run.
The bike is the culmination of an 18 month rebuild, literally from nuts and bolts. Every single part of it, without exception, has either been replaced with a new part, or has had the old one refurbished.
There was no intention of making it 'original' since as purchased it was only fit for the bin! So it has a lot of 'custom' touches to make it MY wing.
Major support from 'Alleykat' Bill Bailey and from the guys and gals on www.nakedgoldwings.com
Thanks to everyone who got involved.
The rebuild is documented in my photo album
http://s298.photobucket.com/albums/mm278/Scabbyrat/

There is also a full restoration thread here for those of you interested. Not sure but you may have to join (free!) and log in to view it.
http://www.nakedgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11329

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Old
• Fogey's
• 1976
• GL1000
• GoldWing

[ellaevansbolt]

I now have a new website WINGOVATIONS which has technical info, used and refurbished parts, and new parts such as timing belts for all four cylinder models.

Just Google it.

[matalex60]

What kind of handle bars are those and where did you get them? I would like to have those kind of bars on my 75'. Beautiful bike!

[ellaevansbolt]

@matalex60

The bars are Laverda Jota copies made by Raask. M&P stock them.

[ellaevansbolt]

Thanks to everyone for their kind comments.

The clutch is hydro using GL1200 parts. Check out the links in the video info section.

[caioghiotto]

i would change my zrx1200r on this one

[vtwinmama]

Stunning....

[weasleteets]

Great Job !

[charger19691]

Fantastic job rebuilding your Goldwing, you should be proud mate!

[anonymous48420]

beautiful bike. i love the naked wings and yours is immaculate.

[angeliesings]

nice bike, yum yum :)

[matalex60]

Thank you for the info on the bars! Just wanted to let you know that I am 26 and just got a 75' GL1000. I am going to restore her, not original but close, and with a few personal touches. You bike is a great example and I am getting great ideas from looking it over. Just thought you should know that you have a great bike here and the spirit of these old GL's lives on still. I will remember mine from MY youth as well. Again thank you. ---Matt