1975 GL1000K0
Engine |
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| Engine Type | 999 cc, liquid cooled, Inline-4 boxer, 4-stroke |
| Bore and Stroke | 72 mm x 61.4 mm |
| Horsepower | 9.2:1 |
| Valve Train | 2 valves/cylinder SOHC |
Drivetrain |
|
| Transmission | Five-speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Wheels | Wire spoke wheels with aluminum rims |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
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| Front Brakes | dual 232 mm discs with 2-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | single 250 mm disc with 1-piston calipers 810 mm (31.9 inches) |
| Front Tires | 3.50-18 |
| Rear Tires | 4.50-17 |
DIMENSION |
|
| Wheelbase | 1545 mm (60.8 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | with reserve 19 litres (5 gallon US) |
| Dry weight | 273 kg (601.9 pounds) |
OTHER |
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| Colour: |
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- airings, common on later Gold Wings, were an add-on accessory not supplied by Honda
- The side cover decal reads “Gold Wing GL1000” The face of the instruments was dark green
- The exhaust system was black with a solid chrome shield and chrome tailpipe
- The engine was an opposed four cylinder similar to the BMW
- Interestingly, it also duplicated the BMW by incorporating a shaft drive
- The frame serial number began GL1-1000012 while the engine serial number began GL1E-1000001
1976 GL1000’76
Engine |
|
| Type | Water cooled, 4-stroke O.H.C. engine |
| Cylinder arrangement | Flat, Four |
| Bore & stroke | 72 x 61.4 mm |
| Displacement | 999 cc |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Valve train | Belt driven over head camshaft |
| il capacity | 3.5 lit. (3.7 US qt; 3.1 Imp. qt) |
| Lubrication system | Forced and wet sump |
| Cylinder head compression pressure | 12 kg/cm² (171 psi) |
| Intake valve opens | at 5° (before top dead center) |
| Intake valve closes | at 50° (after bottom dead center) |
| Exhaust valve opens | at 50° (before bottom dead center) |
| Exhaust valve opens | at 5° (after top dead center) |
| Valve tappet clearance | IN – EX 0.1 mm (0.004 in) |
| Idle speed | 900 rpm |
CARBURETION |
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| Carburetor type | CV type, 32 mm venturi bore |
| Setting number | 755A |
| Standard main jet (primary) | No. 65 |
| Standard main jet (secondary) | No. 125 |
| Standard slow jet | No. 35 |
| Air jet (primary) | No. 120 |
| Air jet (secondary) | No. 60 |
| Slow air jet | No. 125 |
| Idle mixture screw initial setting | 1 3/8 |
DRIVETRAIN |
|
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate type |
| Transmission | 5-speed, constant mesh |
| Primary reduction ratio | 1.708 |
| Secondary reduction ratio | 0.825 |
| First gear ratio | 2.500 |
| Second gear ratio | 1.708 |
| Third gear ratio | 1.333 |
| Fourth gear ratio | 1.097 |
| Fifth gear ratio | 0.939 |
| Final reduction ratio | 3.400 |
| Gear shift pattern | Left foot operated return system |
| Final gear oil capacity | 200-220 cc |
| Wheels | Wire spoke wheels with aluminum rims |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
|
| Front Brakes | Double disc brake |
| Rear Brakes | Disc brake |
| Front Tires | size and air pressure: 3.50 H 19 (4PR) 2 kg/sq. cm (28 psi) |
| Type | Double cradle |
| Front Suspension | and travel: Telescopic fork, 143 mm |
| Rear Suspension | and travel: Swing arm, 86.3 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19 liters (5.0 US gal; 4.2 Imp gal) |
| Fuel reserve capacity | 3 liters (0.8 US gal; 0.7 Imp gal) |
| Caster angle | 62 degrees |
| Trail | 120 mm |
| Front fork oil capacity | 195-205 cc (to fill if dry) 170-180 cc (refill after draining) |
ELECTRICAL |
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| Ignition | Battery and ignition coil |
| Ignition | point gap: 0.3 – 0.4 mm (0.012 – 0.016 in.) |
| Ignition | advance “F” mark: 5° (BTDC) |
| Ignition | advance maximum advance: 5° – 32° |
| Ignition | advance rpm from “F” to max. advance: 1450-2450 rpm |
| Starting system | Starting motor and kick starter |
| Alternator | AC generator, 12 volt, 0.3 KW/5000 rpm |
| Battery capacity | 12 V – 20 AH |
| Spark plug | NGK D8ES-L |
| Spark plug gap | 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in) |
| Dwell angle | 90° ± 2.5° |
| Condenser capacity | 1.4µF |
LIGHTING |
|
| Headlight (low/high beam) | 12V – 40/50W |
| Tail/stop light | 12V – 3/32 cp (No. 1157) |
| Front turn signal light | 12V – 32 cp (No. 1034) |
| Rear turn signal light | 12V – 32 cp (No. 1073) |
| Meter light | 12V – 2 cp (No. 57) |
| Neutral indicator light | 12V – 2 cp (No. 57) |
| Turn signal indicator light | 12V – 3.4W |
| High beam indicator light | 12V – 3.4W |
| Oil pressure warning light | 12V – 3.4W |
| Headlight warning light | 12V – 3.4W |
| Tail/stop light warning light | 12V – 3.4W |
| Position light | 12V – 3 cp |
DIMENSION |
|
| verall length | 2305-2340 mm |
| Overall width | 875 mm |
| Overall height | 1225 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1545 mm |
| Seat height | 810 mm |
| Foot peg height | 305 mm |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm |
| Dry weight | 265 kg |
OTHER |
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| Colour: |
|
- Fairings, common on newer Gold Wings, were an add-on accessory
- The side cover decal reads “Gold Wing GL1000” The face of the instruments changed to light green
- The exhaust system was black with a solid chrome shield and chrome tailpipe
- The frame serial number began GL1-2001483 while the engine serial number began GL1E-2001422
- The second year for the Gold Wing (GL1000 ’76) was introduced in 1976
1977 GL1000’77
Engine |
|
| Type | Water cooled, 4-stroke O.H.C. engine |
| Cylinder arrangement | Flat, Four |
| Bore & stroke | 72 x 61.4 mm |
| Displacement | 999 cc |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Valve train | Belt driven over head camshaft |
| il capacity | 3.5 lit. (3.7 US qt; 3.1 Imp. qt) |
| Lubrication system | Forced and wet sump |
| Cylinder head compression pressure | 12 kg/cm² (171 psi) |
| Intake valve opens | at 5° (before top dead center) |
| Intake valve closes | at 50° (after bottom dead center) |
| Exhaust valve opens | at 50° (before bottom dead center) |
| Exhaust valve opens | at 5° (after top dead center) |
| Valve tappet clearance | IN – EX 0.1 mm (0.004 in) |
| Idle speed | 900 rpm |
CARBURETION |
|
| Carburetor type | CV type, 32 mm venturi bore |
| Setting number | 755A |
| Standard main jet (primary) | No. 65 |
| Standard main jet (secondary) | No. 125 |
| Standard slow jet | No. 35 |
| Air jet (primary) | No. 120 |
| Air jet (secondary) | No. 60 |
| Slow air jet | No. 125 |
| Idle mixture screw initial setting | 1 3/8 |
| Float level | 21 mm |
DRIVETRAIN |
|
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate type |
| Transmission | 5-speed, constant mesh |
| Primary reduction ratio | 1.708 |
| Secondary reduction ratio | 0.825 |
| First gear ratio | 2.500 |
| Second gear ratio | 1.708 |
| Third gear ratio | 1.333 |
| Fourth gear ratio | 1.097 |
| Fifth gear ratio | 0.939 |
| Final reduction ratio | 3.400 |
| Gear shift pattern | Left foot operated return system |
| Final gear oil capacity | 200-220 cc |
| Wheels | Wire spoke wheels with aluminum rims |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
|
| Front Brakes | Double disc brake |
| Rear Brakes | Disc brake |
| Front Tires | size and air pressure: 3.50 H 19 (4PR) 2 kg/sq. cm (28 psi) |
| Type | Double cradle |
| Front Suspension | and travel: Telescopic fork, 143 mm |
| Rear Suspension | and travel: Swing arm, 86.3 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19 liters (5.0 US gal; 4.2 Imp gal) |
| Fuel reserve capacity | 3 liters (0.8 US gal; 0.7 Imp gal) |
| Caster angle | 62 degrees |
| Trail | 120 mm |
| Front fork oil capacity | 195-205 cc (to fill if dry) 170-180 cc (refill after draining) |
ELECTRICAL |
|
| Ignition | Battery and ignition coil |
| Ignition | point gap: 0.3 – 0.4 mm (0.012 – 0.016 in.) |
| Ignition | advance “F” mark: 5° (BTDC) |
| Ignition | advance maximum advance: 5° – 32° |
| Ignition | advance rpm from “F” to max. advance: 1450-2450 rpm |
| Starting system | Starting motor and kick starter |
| Alternator | AC generator, 12 volt, 0.3 KW/5000 rpm |
| Battery capacity | 12 V – 20 AH |
| Spark plug | NGK D8ES-L |
| Spark plug gap | 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in) |
| Dwell angle | 90° ± 2.5° |
| Condenser capacity | 1.4µF |
LIGHTING |
|
| Headlight (low/high beam) | 12V – 40/50W |
| Tail/stop light | 12V – 3/32 cp (No. 1157) |
| Front turn signal light | 12V – 32 cp (No. 1034) |
| Rear turn signal light | 12V – 32 cp (No. 1073) |
| Meter light | 12V – 2 cp (No. 57) |
| Neutral indicator light | 12V – 2 cp (No. 57) |
| Turn signal indicator light | 12V – 3.4W |
| High beam indicator light | 12V – 3.4W |
| Oil pressure warning light | 12V – 3.4W |
| Headlight warning light | 12V – 3.4W |
| Tail/stop light warning light | 12V – 3.4W |
| Position light | 12V – 3 cp |
DIMENSION |
|
| verall length | 2305-2340 mm |
| Overall width | 875 mm |
| Overall height | 1225 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1545 mm |
| Seat height | 810 mm |
| Foot peg height | 305 mm |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm |
| Dry weight | 265 kg |
OTHER |
|
| Colour: |
|
- Fairings, common on newer Gold Wings, were still an add-on accessory
- The side cover decal reads “Gold Wing GL1000” The face of the instruments changed to black with green KPH markings
- The exhaust system was black with a solid chrome shield and chrome tailpipe
- The handlebars were higher and recontoured than in the previous two years
- The saddle had a dual contour
- The frame serial number began GL1-3000001 while the engine serial number began GL1E-3000006
- The third year for the Gold Wing (GL1000 ’77) was introduced in 1977
1978 GL1000’78
Engine |
|
| Type | Water cooled, 4-stroke O.H.C. engine |
| Cylinder arrangement | Flat, Four |
| Bore & stroke | 72 x 61.4 mm |
| Displacement | 999 cc |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Valve train | Belt driven over head camshaft |
| il capacity | 3.5 lit. (3.7 US qt; 3.1 Imp. qt) |
| Lubrication system | Forced and wet sump |
| Cylinder head compression pressure | 12 kg/cm² (171 psi) |
| Intake valve opens | at 5° (before top dead center) |
| Intake valve closes | at 50° (after bottom dead center) |
| Exhaust valve opens | at 50° (before bottom dead center) |
| Exhaust valve opens | at 5° (after top dead center) |
| Valve tappet clearance | IN – EX 0.1 mm (0.004 in) |
| Idle speed | 900 rpm |
CARBURETION |
|
| Carburetor type | CV type, 32 mm venturi bore |
| Setting number | 755A |
| Standard main jet (primary) | No. 65 |
| Standard main jet (secondary) | No. 125 |
| Standard slow jet | No. 35 |
| Air jet (primary) | No. 120 |
| Air jet (secondary) | No. 60 |
| Slow air jet | No. 125 |
| Idle mixture screw initial setting | 1 3/8 |
| Float level | 21 mm |
DRIVETRAIN |
|
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate type |
| Transmission | 5-speed, constant mesh |
| Primary reduction ratio | 1.708 |
| Secondary reduction ratio | 0.825 |
| First gear ratio | 2.500 |
| Second gear ratio | 1.708 |
| Third gear ratio | 1.333 |
| Fourth gear ratio | 1.097 |
| Fifth gear ratio | 0.939 |
| Final reduction ratio | 3.400 |
| Gear shift pattern | Left foot operated return system |
| Final gear oil capacity | 200-220 cc |
| Wheels | Five spoke “silver” Comstar wheels |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
|
| Front Brakes | Double disc brake |
| Rear Brakes | Disc brake |
| Front Tires | size and air pressure: 3.50 H 19 (4PR) 2 kg/sq. cm (28 psi) |
| Type | Double cradle |
| Front Suspension | and travel: Telescopic fork, 143 mm |
| Rear Suspension | and travel: Swing arm, 86.3 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19 liters (5.0 US gal; 4.2 Imp gal) |
| Fuel reserve capacity | 3 liters (0.8 US gal; 0.7 Imp gal) |
| Caster angle | 62 degrees |
| Trail | 120 mm |
| Front fork oil capacity | 195-205 cc (to fill if dry) 170-180 cc (refill after draining) |
ELECTRICAL |
|
| Ignition | Battery and ignition coil |
| Ignition | point gap: 0.3 – 0.4 mm (0.012 – 0.016 in.) |
| Ignition | advance “F” mark: 5° (BTDC) |
| Ignition | advance maximum advance: 5° – 32° |
| Ignition | advance rpm from “F” to max. advance: 1450-2450 rpm |
| Starting system | Starting motor and kick starter |
| Alternator | AC generator, 12 volt, 0.3 KW/5000 rpm |
| Battery capacity | 12 V – 20 AH |
| Spark plug | NGK D8ES-L |
| Spark plug gap | 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in) |
| Dwell angle | 90° ± 2.5° |
| Condenser capacity | 1.4µF |
LIGHTING |
|
| Headlight (low/high beam) | 12V – 40/50W |
| Tail/stop light | 12V – 3/32 cp (No. 1157) |
| Front turn signal light | 12V – 32 cp (No. 1034) |
| Rear turn signal light | 12V – 32 cp (No. 1073) |
| Meter light | 12V – 2 cp (No. 57) |
| Neutral indicator light | 12V – 2 cp (No. 57) |
| Turn signal indicator light | 12V – 3.4W |
| High beam indicator light | 12V – 3.4W |
| Oil pressure warning light | 12V – 3.4W |
| Headlight warning light | 12V – 3.4W |
| Tail/stop light warning light | 12V – 3.4W |
| Position light | 12V – 3 cp |
DIMENSION |
|
| verall length | 2305-2340 mm |
| Overall width | 875 mm |
| Overall height | 1225 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1545 mm |
| Seat height | 810 mm |
| Foot peg height | 305 mm |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm |
| Dry weight | 265 kg |
OTHER |
|
| Colour: |
|
- Fairings, common on newer Gold Wings, were still an add-on accessory
- The side cover decal reads “Gold Wing GL1000” The face of the instruments were black with red KPH markings
- An instrument panel was added to the center pod
- The exhaust system was new and solid chrome
- The frame serial number began GL1-4000001 while the engine serial number began GL1E-4000001
- The fourth year for the Gold Wing (GL1000 ’78) was introduced in 1978
1979 GL1000’79
Engine |
|
| Type | Water cooled, 4-stroke O.H.C. engine |
| Cylinder arrangement | Flat, Four |
| Bore & stroke | 72 x 61.4 mm |
| Displacement | 999 cc |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Valve train | Belt driven over head camshaft |
| il capacity | 3.5 lit. (3.7 US qt; 3.1 Imp. qt) |
| Lubrication system | Forced and wet sump |
| Cylinder head compression pressure | 12 kg/cm² (171 psi) |
| Intake valve opens | at 5° (before top dead center) |
| Intake valve closes | at 50° (after bottom dead center) |
| Exhaust valve opens | at 50° (before bottom dead center) |
| Exhaust valve opens | at 5° (after top dead center) |
| Valve tappet clearance | IN – EX 0.1 mm (0.004 in) |
| Idle speed | 900 rpm |
CARBURETION |
|
| Carburetor type | CV type, 32 mm venturi bore |
| Setting number | 755A |
| Standard main jet (primary) | No. 65 |
| Standard main jet (secondary) | No. 125 |
| Standard slow jet | No. 35 |
| Air jet (primary) | No. 120 |
| Air jet (secondary) | No. 60 |
| Slow air jet | No. 125 |
| Idle mixture screw initial setting | 1 3/8 |
| Float level | 21 mm |
DRIVETRAIN |
|
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate type |
| Transmission | 5-speed, constant mesh |
| Primary reduction ratio | 1.708 |
| Secondary reduction ratio | 0.825 |
| First gear ratio | 2.500 |
| Second gear ratio | 1.708 |
| Third gear ratio | 1.333 |
| Fourth gear ratio | 1.097 |
| Fifth gear ratio | 0.939 |
| Final reduction ratio | 3.400 |
| Gear shift pattern | Left foot operated return system |
| Final gear oil capacity | 200-220 cc |
| Wheels | Five spoke “silver” Comstar wheels |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
|
| Front Brakes | Double disc brake |
| Rear Brakes | Disc brake |
| Front Tires | size and air pressure: 3.50 H 19 (4PR) 2 kg/sq. cm (28 psi) |
| Type | Double cradle |
| Front Suspension | and travel: Telescopic fork, 143 mm |
| Rear Suspension | and travel: Swing arm, 86.3 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19 liters (5.0 US gal; 4.2 Imp gal) |
| Fuel reserve capacity | 3 liters (0.8 US gal; 0.7 Imp gal) |
| Caster angle | 62 degrees |
| Trail | 120 mm |
| Front fork oil capacity | 195-205 cc (to fill if dry) 170-180 cc (refill after draining) |
ELECTRICAL |
|
| Ignition | Battery and ignition coil |
| Ignition | point gap: 0.3 – 0.4 mm (0.012 – 0.016 in.) |
| Ignition | advance “F” mark: 5° (BTDC) |
| Ignition | advance maximum advance: 5° – 32° |
| Ignition | advance rpm from “F” to max. advance: 1450-2450 rpm |
| Starting system | Starting motor and kick starter |
| Alternator | AC generator, 12 volt, 0.3 KW/5000 rpm |
| Battery capacity | 12 V – 20 AH |
| Spark plug | NGK D8ES-L |
| Spark plug gap | 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in) |
| Dwell angle | 90° ± 2.5° |
| Condenser capacity | 1.4µF |
LIGHTING |
|
| Headlight (low/high beam) | 12V – 40/50W |
| Tail/stop light | 12V – 3/32 cp (No. 1157) |
| Front turn signal light | 12V – 32 cp (No. 1034) |
| Rear turn signal light | 12V – 32 cp (No. 1073) |
| Meter light | 12V – 2 cp (No. 57) |
| Neutral indicator light | 12V – 2 cp (No. 57) |
| Turn signal indicator light | 12V – 3.4W |
| High beam indicator light | 12V – 3.4W |
| Oil pressure warning light | 12V – 3.4W |
| Headlight warning light | 12V – 3.4W |
| Tail/stop light warning light | 12V – 3.4W |
| Position light | 12V – 3 cp |
DIMENSION |
|
| verall length | 2305-2340 mm |
| Overall width | 875 mm |
| Overall height | 1225 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1545 mm |
| Seat height | 810 mm |
| Foot peg height | 305 mm |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm |
| Dry weight | 265 kg |
OTHER |
|
| Colour: |
|
- Fairings, common on newer Gold Wings, were still an add-on accessory
- The side cover decal reads “Gold Wing GL1000” The face of the instruments were black with red KPH markings
- As in the previous year an instrument panel was added to the center pod
- The exhaust system was solid chrome
- The turn signals were rectangular rather than round
- The tail light had a ribbed lens and two bulbs
- The control levers were black
- The frame serial number began GL1-4100001 while the engine serial number began GL1E-4100001
- The fifth (and last) year for the 1000cc Gold Wing (GL1000 ’79) was introduced in 1979
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