Mu usual quandry, old Wing this time.

[wymple]

Could be, but don't be too modest. I'd trust you on anything with old Goldwings.

[chuck hahn]

Service manual PDF if you need it.

http://www.goldwingworld.com/pages/GL1000-service-manual.pdf

7 volt regulator for the temp and fuel gauges if you should ever need one. Can wire it in in the same place as the original or wherever you wish.

http://goldwingdocs.com/Store/Goldwing-7-Volt-Regulator.asp

[Steve]

I'm no Chuck Hahn. Everyone knows who the Wing man is.

That would be Steve I believe.

I wouldn't be too sure about that.

Yes, I am one of several on this forum that happens to own one, but, like most Wings, it requires very little maintenance. Mine is still rather young, it's only 18 years old and has about 188,000 miles on it, so it hasn't needed much in the way of repairs.

I can give you some details about features, styling and other such stuff, but have never had to do anything inside the engine. In fact, my only "engine" work has been changing timing belts (and tensioners) and changing a thermostat. All other work has been the usual "maintenance" stuff, like brakes, tires, filters and accessories.

I will put my vote in for Chuck Hahn as the go-to guy for working on the older Wings. Somehow, I would think he might shy away from the 6-cylinder Wings, as they are considerably more complex.

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[chuck hahn]

Worked a few Valkeries Steve. Just another Wing with 2 added holes and 2 more carbs.

[chuck hahn]

Wymple....After setting for 22 years I just fired up my neighbors 78 GL1000 Wing. Gotta sync the carbs yet and a whole laundry list of other stuff but the old girls full of life again.

[wymple]

I like the old girl, but I wonder if she'll be worth it. I've had a couple of really good bikes that were reliable and am kind of spoiled. I would still trust my GS850 to take off for the coast in any direction, and my Guzzis have hauled me as far away as Arizona without a hiccup. This Honda makes a few rattling type noises when cold that go away when warmed up. Sounds like the clutch/trans area. I've ridden it up & down the road, longest run about 15 miles so far. My foot doesn't seem to like the shifter, I may have to set a heel-toe arrangement. I hate the bars with a passion. I got saddles for my horses better than the seat. At least this stuff can be changed out for function.

[chuck hahn]

Yes the clutch does make a bit of a clatter. The shifter being tucked up under the head cover kinda sucks a bit for having to be sure your foot is 100% off it before downshifting gears. I like my seat. Its the stock seat. Whats yours???

[wymple]

It's got one of those infamous double bucket POS that they used to hand on UJMs to make them long mile worthy. And it's hard, as well as so thick it makes it hard to reach the ground.

[chuck hahn]

Thought maybe that was the seat..YUP its a pile of cow feces for sure.