First Look at My New 1977 Honda Goldwing: Miles of Smiles, Baby!
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- Here's the worldwide RUclips debut of my new original and unrestored 1977 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, naked variety. What a beautiful, functional survivor from the golden age of Japanese motorcycling!
Here's the contact information for Robin Ray, "The Goldwing Whisperer":
Rob's Motorcycle Repair
Phone: 260-728-2784
Email: robin1731@yahoo.com
If you're into these old naked Goldwings, check out the link below for the Naked Goldwings Club:
ngwclub.com/
BEST 'GOLD WING' YET!!!..cheers from Canada!
Your bike is magnificent! Really love the bare wing, but that engine is really magnificent, it's one of the best engines ever put into a frame!
Nice old Wing! I've never owned a Gold Wing but I currently have 4 Honda motorcycles, one Honda mower and an 08 Accord. My daily ride is a 93 ST1100 with 210,000 miles on it.
That's a beautiful wing. I'm in the midst of a resto on a 78 GL1000 myself. Can't wait to get it on the road.
nice goldwing and video. I have a 1975 goldwing my father bought brand new from Albany Georgia when they came out in 75. Over the years he added the vetter fairings/bags and stuff. He gave it to me a couple years ago and I took all that off and brought it back to its original red color. Not quite as nice as yours but still gets down the road and gets complements everywhere I go.
What a beautiful classic ! You don't find many in this condition. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful Gold Wing, am now cleaning up a Blue 1977 GW, stored for 30 years so brakes, fuel system have to be reworked. Best part 9900 miles!
Having had one, I know they can cruise effortlessly and without strain at 100 mph. Years ago, I owned and rode a then new '77 Gold Wing from East Boston to Michigan, via Canada. The US was at the federally mandated 55 mph at the time, so imagine my delight when I crossed over into Canada, and saw those first speed limit signs. 60, 80, 100. Learned later that the speeds were in kilometers per hour, not miles.
Had to take the MSF course on the naval station, which required, stalling the bike on an incline, and kick starting it. Those riders who have owned this bike, will remember what a hassle that was, to kick start it.
Bahahaha! That's great
Totally awesome! I luv it! I'm 64 riding my ample new '97 honda Super. Blackbird. Hondas never die if given a modicum of care.
I first fell in love with riding as a kid when my dad would take me out on his 77 Goldwing. Such a fun bike! I myself now own a '72 Cb750 Four but someday I'd love to have a naked Goldwing that looks as good as this one does.
Owner of a 75 GL1000 here. I just want to say, that is a beautiful, near original, bike. Mine is more customized, but also a restored low mile bike (it sat in a garage for 20 years). You, like me, and a couple of friends that I have let ride my bike, have discovered what a great all rounder these things are. These created the sport touring market. It's a shame they turned into near 1000lb barges, but that's just the way of things. No, it won't win many races, but it never fails to put a smile on my face.
Stunning motorcycle! My late dad rode a 400/4 but always lusted after a Wing. Finally (at 42!) on my way to getting my bike license, and fully intend to ride a Wing in memory of my old man, he never did own one and would have loved to see one in my driveway.
I wish my Air filter was that easy to get too. I have a 1500 and a 1800. Love your goldwing.
Love these old gold wings, they last forever 300 thousand miles and up, hard to believe how they ride so smooth
Bob Seger had one just like it same color. It's what he was riding out west when he wrote a lot of his songs. Look it up.
But don't tell your Harley friends. It would be like telling them there is no Santa.
Thanks for this one! I had no idea!
I'm a rider also and my favorite company is Honda there awesome I've had it all from atc to atv to dirt bikes to street bikes alot of good times with Honda and they never let me down.
FlyGuy78 ditto that been ridin Honda 45 years
My 79 does not have the gear whine as this one and others have. My bike is quiet, until to take it up to 6 7 8 grand and it roars and runs like a scolded cat!! I dig it!! Very additive exhaust note.
Always wondered where the gas Cap was on those since the real tank was under the seat. Hope to own a naked one someday.
I’m restoring the same model at this time. Very nice
it is the Brough Superior of the 90...absolutely the best bike of the modern century...
I had a 77 Goldwing also. Love those chrome fenders! I have an 82 Goldwing that has been sitting for 5 years. :(
That is a very beautiful machine. I would love one.
Got one if you want it.
That's an elegant machine. I have been enjoying my low-miles, late-model Shadow 750, bought with reliability in mind, but in the irony department, it's been in the repair shop for 10 days with its modern pulse generator dead, so I am getting my riding fix watching you ride your 40-year-old beauty. Thanks, I needed that.
Love the older bikes without all the plastic covers, nice ride
That is gorgeous!!!!
Looks so much like where I grew up. Also reminds me of a Nighthawk and a Magna of those days. The first bike I rode was a Hodaka; The first I owned was a Yamaha 100 Enduro. I think I'd have Michigan and Carolinas trips in mind already if I were you! I've got another Yamaha and a Kawasaki right now but haven't ridden in a while. I keep thinking about a BMW and cross-country trip for next year, but it might be two years out. This video fuels the fire, brother. Cool ride. Congratulations, and thanks for sharing!
Looks like you made a nice purchase. The engine sound is very smooooooth! Have fun putting some miles on the old girl.
they never had chrome shields on the headers, they were always black. Only chrome on the exhaust is what you have on the muffler itself. beautiful example of a 1000cc wing
(EDIT) I jjust got myself an 81 wing to restore, 39000 original kms on the clock. Its been sitting for a long time, the bloke im getting it of bought as a parts bike for his but hardly touched it...he got it from an old guy who was going to turn it in to a trike but never happened...so has been sitting im told for about 15 years...I would have liked to get a 76 1000 but i like the 11oo and 1200s....wasnt real keen on the later 1500 onward.
That's a sharp lookin' bike! Love those old Honda green gauges. Enjoy the summer on that one.
Thanks, brother! Actually, those gauges had a lot to do with this being "the one." You just don't see them this bright and brilliant, especially the red areas and ends of the needlles. This bike was definitely loved :)
Keep the shiny side up! Looks amazing.
i love 70's-80's Japanese bikes...they clearly took their inspiration from earlier Triumphs.. in my opinion...and what a classic , bare bones aesthetic it is they drew from.....i fell for these bikes one day upon seeing a late 70's ...early 80's Suzuki....it had the obligatory cyclops headlamp , cow horn bars , a beautiful white gas tank with a navy blue stripe running down it's side..and a big fat straight 4 beneath it......looking at older Ducatis it's clear to see the design influence... Ducatis are sweet , but the Japanese got it right...classic, reliable and affordable bikes...designed and built by people who love motorcyles as much as we do.....that's a really nice Honda you've got there Rob...i didn't know the Goldwing started out without all the fairings and storage...reminds be of BMW's with the flat motor....congrats and enjoy
Rob that is a beautiful machine and hey it's the same age as me. Dang I hate to call something my age a classic, but it truly, truly is. Off topic the other night I couldn't find my funnel and made one out of an empty STP oil treatment bottle (my choice assembly lube you can't barely hold a bearing)..... With my EDC knife, thought nothing of it but later on I opened my knife faster than ever. I know I know there is purpose built stuff and whatever I'm still an Andy Granatelli fan. Give it a shot. Although I haven't like stripped ad cleaned I had been lubing with gun oil... Never this smooth.
Hey, way to go Brother. Congrats! She's really nice! Runs just as smooth as can be. I used to ride a lot, but that was a long time ago, up until 1984. The biggest bike I ever owned was a brand new at the time Kawasaki LTD 750, black w/gold pin stripe. I lived in north Alabama at the time, and all the twisting back country roads through the mountains & hollows was a rider's dream. Those were the days. That's some beautiful country up where you live. Thanks for the ride, I really enjoyed that.........especially on that sweet old classic.
Great choice. Bullet proof and proven. They're the Volvo's of the bike world. This and the 1996-2003 Honda Valkyrie's are great bikes. Safe riding my friend. (think of all the knives you could carry in this too)
Thanks for your help with my handle bars. At some point I may make a how to video for others out there who want to DIY.
Be careful doesn't take much to have a major issue....even a little critter running out in the road turns into a issue......
In my early 20s I walked into a Honda dealer in search of a slightly used CB 750, and rode home on the dealer's personal slightly used 1977 GL1000. Other than the tacky Vetter fairing and original saddle, it could have been a twin brother to yours. That driveline whine through the gears is like Pavarotti going through a scale!
Awesome bike!
Wow that bike is super clean! Great find and good luck with it!
Glad you resisted the urge to drop a cog and strafe the guy on the cruiser, just kidding of course...ah, motorcycles of my youth. In '77 I was enthralled with the Supersport CB, as was everyone else it seemed. Well, not the Suzuki and Kawasaki guys...when on to the V4's, running the V65 Sabres for quite some time. Thanks, great to know you're a bike guy too!
That's a nice little ride you have there sir! 8-)
It's engine kind of reminds me of that one Russian bike (or is that the other way around?). That engine configuration is suppose to make for a very smooth ride and the gas tank being lower and under the seat probably makes your bike stable as all get-out!
Very slick sir. With age comes beauty.
God bless
Beautiful bike.
Nice catch! Thanks for sharing!
the engine sounds sweet
Yeah
Oh man! I didn't know you are a bike guy too! Love the Gold Wing! I had a motorcycle drivers license before I had a car drivers license, like you, owned many different ones over the years. Currently riding a late model Triumph.
Isaac Arnold That's awesome, Isaac! After owning a '70 Bonneville with many headaches and heartbreaks, I've always been curious about Triumplh's new line. They look very intriguing!
Love it Rob!
I've been waiting in anticipation for this video since seeing your IG post last week.
I love bikes... Period!
I currently don't own one, my last/ most recent was Ducati 998 which I sold a few years back!
Thanks for the great video my friend.
Grace and Peace,
Lee
wow nice I'm starting to like this bike.
I have a 79 Gl1000 that I'm riding from WI to PHX to Mexico City, MX. In less than a month. The most agile and comfortable bike I have ever own. My bike is flawless. The only things it needs to be showroom is the OEM seat and the exhaust baffles.
Beautiful bike, look after it & ride safe .
Well a large bike for 1977, but man it looks small compared to the new GoldWing beasts. That is a cool idea with the gas tank under the seat, the small storage box looks much more convince than the tail storage in modern sport bikes.
Ride safe man! I am looking to get my first motorcycle (some older 500-600cc Japanese sport bike most likely) after the summer.
Ever since I have seen krackinhead customs in Slovenia's goldwing I have to have one! they turned their goldwing so naked that you'll never see another one like it, check it out it's on Racer TV..
I had a 76 and a 78. I right now ride a concours 14 and though its a GREAT bike, I would trade it for the 76 goldwing. For one I can work on it and two,,, I think they look awesome. Put some long straight shot exhaust with turn downs on it if you want one awesome rumbling sound while going down the interstate.
Nice ride. I miss the old universal Japanese bikes. My last old bike was a Suzuki GS1100 . I did a baby butt 1000 on it. One day I might buy a used Kawasaki Zrx 1200.
25,000 miles is nothing for that engine! Awesome find!
these bikes are cold blooded
These bikes are carbureted. Cold-blooded is to be expected.
Sweet ride!
Were living in the golden age of Japanese motorcycling!
What a lovely old horse, have not been on a bike for over 30yrs,now I visit the Isle of Mann TT and watch the big boys. By the way, I noticed the dude in front was not wearing a skid lid, is that legal in Indiana Rob?
Laurie Campbell Good eye, Laurie! It is indeed legal to go helmetless in Indiana. We had a helmet law here for two years in the eighties, but the biker lobby killed it, never to return. Freedom lives in the Hoosier state... even for stupid people ;)
We had trouble with our Sikh community when the helmet law was introduced in the UK, it was a bit difficult to fit a helmet over a turban, I seem to recall that somebody came up with a reinforced turban, strange old world we live in. I seem to recall nutn doing a video on states making things(safe) for their inhabitants,being a protestant I hold my Freedom dear and applaud you Americans sense of the self evident truths. Right on brother.
beautiful !
WOW!! nice Honda:) the Yamaha twin was a 650 special in black/chrome..i had one:)
I used to drive a yamaha 650 twin as well. It was a fun bike under about 65 mph. Very easy to flip back and forth, and nice low end torque. My teeth and body used to feel it after about 3 hours on the bike however.
I have one exactly like this in my garage. Mine is in need of restoration.
Beautiful bike. It looks new. I am not sure where you can get parts for one these days.
so beautiful...!!!
I need to get my old '73 Yamaha tx750 running, that would be a pair of Old guys on old bikes. But, then again my '94 BMW R100RS is soooo much more fun to ride.
Take care and keep the tires on the pavement.
I just got 1977 gl 1000 Gold Wing
Beautiful bike - do you still own it? Thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous Bike Rob!
I own an exact same bike but in Candy Red.
currently on Sale on my channel.
BB
THIS ONE'S SHARP FROM FACTORY
Nice bike. I just had trade my bike in for need of a new car lol.
Nice machine! great condition! is the GL1000 from that year reliable for long trips? any issues on timing the engine? any mechanical or electrical problems? regards.
+pulpanochamaster The bike was very reliable. I had the points switched out for an electronic ignition. Which made it even more so. I took three long trips on mine. Boston to Lansing, Michigan, Denver to Lansing, Lansing to Meridian, Mississippi. And a few smaller trips from Newport RI to Brunswick ME. No issues at all.
Great!
I've only had pedal bikes
cool bike.
Id rather have that than a new one
Noise kept it from being clear, but where is this location again?
Excelente moto estupenda
Does anyone know if these early goldwing fenders fit on the second generation like an '82? Just like the chrome and shorter fenders...also the indicator lights but that's an easy change
Still looks in great condition for a 1977 vehicle, if it had lived in the UK, it would be a pile of rust now. Lol
Is the rear wheel touching the ground? I'm thinking that the centre stand needs replacing?
Steve Clark Nope. The center stand works fine.
I am looking to get a 77 Goldwing,
is that a car tire on the back?
nice bike you lucky basxxxxd
👍👍👍
nice ! that seat looks comfy . its not a stock seat is it ?
It is not a stock seat. The previous owner's wife is an upholsterer. She cut down an old King & Queen seat, pan and foam, and made this cover. It's very comfortable and supportive!
Do something about those allergies
How smooth is the ride? My back don't seem to last long -- just wondering?
bobknight33 This one is very smooth. Fork and shocks are in great shape, and a locally made custom seat with good lower back support certainly help. About 7 hours in the saddle is enough for my old bones though.
Sounds like a electric bike
now thats soweet...
It's about as good as it gets - from the factory that is. 'Cause - I'm not sure whether you know this, I'm sure most Gold-Wing people still don't - It IS POSSIBLE to put a WIRE-SPOKE WHEEL-SWAP onto the GL1200 - well, onto anything really! There's a wire-spoke CB900C Chopper by "6pkrunner" on the CB750C.com four-um.
Yeah, the CB900C ugly step-child of the Gold-Wing and the Honda FOUR series. But did you know WHY? 'Cause the CB900C rear end is the exact same parts as the GL1100, which is also backwards compatible to the GL1200 as well.
He took a stock hub, spooled it down to a plug, hollowed out a DRUM hub, and welded them together! SIMPLE. Mind-blowing when you realize it doesn't matter what type of hub, so long as the cylindrical "plug" matches the size of the drum hub's outer casting.
And if you wanted a taller rim on it, the Gold-Wing swing-arm CAN be modified with the cross-brace relocated elsewhere, ideally with an under-brace loop just like we see on the '82 AMA Superbike champ AHM "CB750F" like Mike Baldwin & Roberto Pietri rode. Or Freddie Bleedin' Spencer I suppose.
So now that parts such as this are available, the '75-'77 GL1000 no longer has that exclusive Old's-Cool vibe, 'cause you can do the same thing with the GL1200.
The only TRICK being, it would be nice to use the stock rotors rather than SOHC-4 CB750K & GL1000 style 9-rivet rotors on a 6-bolt GL1000 front hub! What we need already exists, it's the Canadian/Filipino only one-year-only POLICE only, "CB750P7-ii" front hub! A wire-spoke DUAL-disc 40-spoke front hub, with the FIVE bolt rotor mounting! Yeah, it's total Unobtainium. But I'm looking at getting a small batch of 'em cast up. Along with a 296mm spec caliper-hanger for the single-puck early type calipers, (as opposed to the 296mm twin-pot caliper-hangers from '81-'82 CBX which I've got on hand right now)
This would be essential to a proper "STEALTH" / "SLEEPER" mod to the SOHC-4 CB750, DOHC-4 '79 CB900FZ, '78 CBX, AND of course the GL1000 itself! Forget about even the 39mm forks, we could use two right-hand-side legs from the VF1000R for a 41mm version (with the quick-release style axle clamps!) which would still bolt straight up to these custom caliper-hangers. Of course, if the hangers must be custom, one might also employ a 43mm fork from later CBR/VFR models! But I'm talking maximum STEALTH here, the type of mods even the show judges might not notice unless they're holding a tape-measure in hand....
It's either that or the WELD-UP FLANGE thing - Don't wanna even BOTHER with the bolt-up flange-plate kits, which use the stock Comstar hub with assembly bolts etc. RIDICULOUS. And adding too much weight - FAR far too much weight!
The CB750P7-ii front hub is about the most lightweight front hub for the GL1000 or CB750 - you can keep the '69-'78 aesthetic yet shave off a ton of weight using '78 CB750A Hondamatic discs - the hub and mounting hardware shaves off around 40%-50% of the mass. No kidding. Pair that to the dished one-piece rotors and you shave fully 50% of the weight off the 276mm rotors on GL1000 & CB550 - Go up to 296mm like CB750K rotors vs the '81 CB1100RB discs or the replica thereof from Metalgear Australia, and you'll shave off even MORE than 50% of the mass -
So the magic minimalist-mass combo would consist of CB750P7-ii hub, CB1100RB dished 296mm rotors, some thin butted spokes perhaps with plated brass nipples for a bit more weight shaving - laced to a nice featherweight alloy rim in 2.5x18" preferably an Akront TR profile non-shouldered/valanced/flanged type lightweight alloy rim.
(OR a rebuilt COMSTAR wheel using the Akront "NERVI" rim - I've got two 2.5x18" & a 3.0x16" on the way in the mail right now, gonna use spokes from the early CM400 1.85x18" single-disc front wheel for that early "SILVER" spoke Comstar style!)
Great choice! That’s an exceptionally nice, clean, low-mileage classic GL. I love the look/style of the old undressed GoldWings! I’ve got a low-mileage, exceptionally clean ‘84 GL1200 in Candy Wineberry Red that I found and purchased about 7 months ago and use as my daily ride to work and back, but I do prefer the black - and those old classic chrome fenders like yours has! You’ve got a beautiful classic GoldWing there! (by the way, ‘77 is the year I graduated out of high school).
Here’s a link to a little video I threw together using photos I recently took of my ‘naked’ ‘84 GL1200. ‘84 was, in fact, the final year of the naked GoldWing (and the first year for the 1200)…
ruclips.net/video/rgI8wFord_0/видео.html
TAKE THAT GLASS OFF IT , REAL FUNKY!
Me parece o es la misma voz de Johnny Cash
It sounds electric 😂
Must be Florida flat and no helmet law
Why not put some tires on your hearts desire? Not gonna sell like that are you Mr car salesmen?
You can’t beat going darkside. Car tires last 5 times longer, cost is much less, and improved aesthetics. Darkside is the way to go on a cruiserbike’s rear wheel!
I'm here for the bike not the guns and religion.
Bikes, guns, and God. I like ‘em all! He can talk about any or all and I’m in.
Beautiful bike