1976: Won't start

So I just can't figure out why this '76 won't start...lol

I'm parting out this bike...This is what is looked like when I got it.

This is what it looks like now.  Slowly getting it all apart to sell.

1977: First start attempt

So attempting to do a first start on the '77 got me worried.  I thought that maybe the pistons had seized because when I went to use the kick start it wouldn't budge.  I poured some marvel mystery oil down the spark plug holes and let it sit for a couple of days.  But the thing still wouldn't budge.  Then a brilliant idea came into my head.  Spray some WD-40 on the kick start arm ...That thing freed up in seconds and I was able to move the motor with little effort...still wouldn't start...but at least the pistons weren't seized.

So I stalled a new 30amp fuze line and I need to look at the spark plugs and starter motor to see what is going on...but shouldn't be long now and this Wing will be on the road again!!! 

1977: Getting some tunes!!

I also put in a stereo using the correct "cycle sound" mount...now I'm ready for some tunes.

1977: Recovering the seat

So I put all the gear on the bike that was missing (saddle bags etc) and after doing a lot of rewiring to get the lights etc working, got some keys cut so I could access the gas...I then moved onto the seat.  I hand sewed the seat.  Which I won't do next time.  And next time I will make sure the foam surface is smooth, and use more glue in more places...But it turned out pretty good.

Before - the main reason I decided to recover

before, showing how dirty and nasty the seat was.

uncovered

tracing the templates (the old pieces)

more tracing

The final look

So nice and red!!

giving my son his first test sitting...a happy camper!!!

1977 GL1000 joins the family

The day I got the 1977 GL1000.  My new project, not that I really needed another one but the price was right.

1978 GL1000 Carb rebuild

1978 GL1000 Carb rebuild.
So the bike was popping, blowing smoke, and having to idle high so it wouldn't stall.  So I rebuilt the carbs using a kit from Randakk.  I made this video for my own interest as I rebuilt my carbs...It does highlight some things that Randakk doesn't cover in his video...like pointing out what 'o' rings go where, and other helpful tips...but do note I skipped some things (like draining the fuel from the bike)...so I suggest buying his video and using both mine and his to rebuild your carbs.  Some nice little tips included the video.  And some comedy.  Randakk is the master of the GL1000.  If you do a rebuild..spend money, save time, and use his video in addition to mine.

I have uploaded it to youtube in 3 parts because of time limits...It's just me, the camera and my carbs.

My first bike, my first carb rebuild.  Hope it helps.

http://youtu.be/Ni3TkgcyFAw - Part 1 of 3

http://youtu.be/KPsX37fvGDo - Part 2 of 3

http://youtu.be/GA0RyhkTtCs  - Part 3 of 3 

 

 

1978: Fuel tank cleanout

1978 GL1000 - FUEL TANK CLEAN OUT

I was having trouble while riding.  I would have to keep toggling the fuel cut off to keep the bike going...I first though I had a carb problem. Ended up finding out that the internal fuel lines were rusted solid...so I cleaned them out with twisted metal wire and pressure washed out all that rust. Had to take the back end off to get the fuel tank out.  I first tried taking it up...but that doesn't work...

I love my wings...both hot and the motorcycle kind.  This blog shows off my bikes and some of the work I have done on them.

The '78 GL1000 wouldn't start when I first got it...neither would the '77 GL1000, nor would the '76 GL1000

'78 GL1000 up and running

'77 GL1000...just hand sewed a new seat

But I love my GoldWings and they are a work in progress.