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Honda GL 1000 Goldwing GL1-the original Goldwing classic in top form
The Honda GL 1000 Goldwing (internal Gl1) wrote motorcycle history in 1975: As the first fully clad tourer with a water-cooled, cross-built four-cylinder boxer, she set new standards in terms of running, reliability and long-distance comfort. By 1979, over 97,000 copies left the works in Marysville (USA) and Suzuka (Japan) - many of them are still on the streets today. So that your classic will continue to run sovereign in the future, you will find a comprehensive overview in this category Honda GL 1000 spare parts, Maintenance tips and technology updates.
1 | Creation & peculiarities of the first generation of gold
Honda recognized the trend towards a comfortable travel motorcycle early on. The GL 1000 came onto the market in 1975 as a strong-capacity counter-design to the vibes strong single cylinder and V-Twins. The centerpiece was a 999 cm³ SOHC flat-four, which delivered a whopping 78 hp at 7,000 rpm and 68 Nm torque from 5,500 rpm-impressive figures at the time. The "Naked Wing" uncladed ex works was often equipped with cousin fairing, windjammer pane or crauser case system and thus justified the myth of Goldwing.
✓ Water cooling - constant temperature also in traffic jams
✓ Cardan drive - low -maintenance & clean
✓ Terstostat -controlled radiator fan
✓ Double brake disc at the front, pane at the back from 1977
✓ Low focus thanks to the flat engine
✓ Traveling tank 5 US gal (19 l)
2 | Motor & drive - sovereign source of strength
The GL1 engine is considered almost indestructible, but after 45 years even legendary aggregates require care:
- ✓ Piston rings & running boxes - lower oil consumption with high mileage.
- ✓ Camshafts & cup tappets - Flat towing levers create scope for modern oils.
- ✓ Water pump kit - at least every 60,000 km, prevents cooling water in the oil.
- ✓ Cutting discs & feathers - at slides under full load.
- ✓ Kardan cross joint & rubber mouf - Check freedom of play.
Maintenance recommendation: 20W-50 mineral oil + Honda 15410-003 filter exchange every 5,000 km / annually, check valve game every 12,000 km (admission 0.10 mm | Outlet 0.13 mm).
3 | Fuel system & carburetor bank
Four 32 mm Keihin carburettor form the mixture center. For clean combustion we offer:
✓ Complete rebuild kits (membrane, nozzles, O-rings)
✓ Swimming nobility valves & seat
✓ Intake suction set (Rissfestes NBR)
✓ Inline petrol filter 10 µm
Synchronize the carburetor after each service using the vacuum clocks, CO content in idle 3.5 %.
4 | Cooling system & thermal management
A blocked cooler is enemy of every old-wing. Spare parts for stable temperatures:
- ✓ Aluminum cooler in the OEM layout
- ✓ Silicone hoses heat-resistant
- ✓ 82 ° C thermostat & sealing flange
- ✓ Electrical fan engine + relay
Service: Swap frost protection G48 every 2 years, clean the radiator slats with compressed air.
5 | Chassis & brakes - touring control
Originally advertised as a "superbike of the trip", the GL 1000 receives an update with modern components:
✓ Progressive fork springs (Wirth | Wilbers)
✓ Fork rings SKF low friction
✓ Hagon dampers-5-fold level level
✓ Steel flex lines ABE
Dot 4 every 2 years, 296 mm discs in front, 296/777 → 254 mm in the back.
6 | Electrics & charging technology
The 14 V/300 W-light machine creates today's additional loads when plugs and controllers are up to date:
- ✓ MOSFET controller (RR51)
- ✓ AGM battery (30 Ah)
- ✓ Main cable tree repair kit
- ✓ LED headlights H4
7 | Body, cockpit & comfort
From the naked classic to the fully equipped tourer - the GL1 can be personalized in many ways:
✓ Repro-side cladding & emblems
✓ Windjammer disc clear / tinted
✓ Beat cover "Diamond Stitch"
✓ Krauser case carrier & top case
✓ Chrome crash bars at the front/back
✓ Digital voltmeter with USB port
8 | Maintenance plan & intervals
| Work | interval | Parts |
|---|---|---|
| Oil + filter | 5,000 km | 20W-50 + 15410-003 |
| Set valves | 12,000 km | Shimless screw 9 mm |
| Ignition contacts + candles | 12,000 km | NGK D8ea |
| Cardan oil | 10,000 km | 80W-90 GL-5 |
| Refrigeration | 24 Mon. | G48 1: 1 |
| brake fluid | 24 Mon. | Dot 4 |
9 | Typical weaknesses & proven solutions
✓ GL1 stator burns through → Exchange unit + MOSFET controller.
✓ Guvases dirty bores dirty → Ultrasound cleaning & Rebuild kit.
✓ Steering head bearing worn out → TAPARED scooter set SKF.
✓ Base of the base plate rust → Repro-ABS-bottom.
10 | Performance & travel upgrades
- ✓ Dyna s contactless ignition
- ✓ Randakk carb jet kit for ethanol gasoline
- ✓ Hagon Classic-Look shock absorber
- ✓ Hochlenker + support for tour comfort
- ✓ 18 "aluminum rims Morad with stainless steel spokes
Conclusion
The Honda GL 1000 Goldwing remains an icon for tours - robust, charismatic, comfortable. With our Spare parts If you carry out any maintenance according to factory specifications or bring your project bike in Concours state. Benefit from high quality, well-founded know-how and quick delivery so that your original goldwing continues to inspire generations.
