'79 GL1000, 60Kms

[Tev62]

Beautiful vintage gold wings all of them. Personally I love the light baby blue of the early bikes. My 82 is a standard model with the Vetter fairing and in top shape. Don’t let them sit too long as the carb rebuild is a major project by itself but you get used to it. Good luck with finding your wing. They are sooo smooth and I love my 82. Here’s a pic


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Oh that's a really good looking bike. I dislike the over-bloated Goldwings but those "early "roadster" types with/without those style fairings are fantastic lookers. Very jealous.

[IndianRider_imp]

Congrats Pekingduck.


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[peterbaron]

Happy New Year! Well, I just broke my New Year's resolution of downsizing the number and size of bikes. Woke up from a nap, glanced at Craigslist, and found a gem of a 1979 GL1000, all stock, and less than 12k miles, for $1000.

I couldn't resist, and called him up - he had only gotten text messages and was tired of that. I was the first to actually speak to him, said I wanted to buy it and was going to drive the 180 miles round trip. Starts but idles poorly, and will need timing belts and carb cleaned.

OMG - that is irresistible.

Maybe [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=3454]PB shouldn't see this. He might get upset.

OMG - that is irresistible.

Maybe [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=3454]PB shouldn't see this. He might get upset.
I saw it, beautiful, have something else brewing slowly.....no details yet
Get the carbs done PROPERLY and replace 2 timing belts, replacement is easy, take a look at the water pump at the same time...but you know...oh and get rid of the pints as well...
Congrats pd and happy/trouble free

[pekingduck]

Thanks everyone.

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I saw it, beautiful, have something else brewing slowly.....no details yet
Get the carbs done PROPERLY and replace 2 timing belts, replacement is easy, take a look at the water pump at the same time...but you know...oh and get rid of the pints as well...
Congrats pd and happy/trouble free
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PB, I'm wondering what you meant I should get rid of - pints?.

I think the carbs were done a couple years ago and were only lately a problem. Going to try fresh gas and some miracle fuel cleaner, but otherwise will let my friend tackle the job, as I am in the midst of a home remodel job that will be another 6 months. Will definitely replace the belts, check for water pump problems, and clean the brake system.

I am not sure if it will replace my V-Strom. It's certainly a different type of bike, and certainly won't replace the CB1100 or Bonneville. But haven't gone on any 300+ mile rides lately, and likely won't, so the GL maybe nice for those rides up the coast.

[treedoc_imp]

Good find pekingduck, and good work jumping on the phone, it immediately separates you from the tyrekickers and trainspotters

[flynrider]

Thanks everyone.

I saw it, beautiful, have something else brewing slowly.....no details yet
Get the carbs done PROPERLY and replace 2 timing belts, replacement is easy, take a look at the water pump at the same time...but you know...oh and get rid of the pints as well...
Congrats pd and happy/trouble free
[/quote]

PB, I'm wondering what you meant I should get rid of - pints?.

I think the carbs were done a couple years ago and were only lately a problem. Going to try fresh gas and some miracle fuel cleaner, but otherwise will let my friend tackle the job, as I am in the midst of a home remodel job that will be another 6 months. Will definitely replace the belts, check for water pump problems, and clean the brake system.

I am not sure if it will replace my V-Strom. It's certainly a different type of bike, and certainly won't replace the CB1100 or Bonneville. But haven't gone on any 300+ mile rides lately, and likely won't, so the GL maybe nice for those rides up the coast.
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My guess is that he meant, "Get rid of the points" (i.e. electronic ignition conversion). You can get a kit for under $200 and they're well worth it.

[peterbaron]

Thanks everyone.

I saw it, beautiful, have something else brewing slowly.....no details yet
Get the carbs done PROPERLY and replace 2 timing belts, replacement is easy, take a look at the water pump at the same time...but you know...oh and get rid of the pints as well...
Congrats pd and happy/trouble free

PB, I'm wondering what you meant I should get rid of - pints?.

I think the carbs were done a couple years ago and were only lately a problem. Going to try fresh gas and some miracle fuel cleaner, but otherwise will let my friend tackle the job, as I am in the midst of a home remodel job that will be another 6 months. Will definitely replace the belts, check for water pump problems, and clean the brake system.

I am not sure if it will replace my V-Strom. It's certainly a different type of bike, and certainly won't replace the CB1100 or Bonneville. But haven't gone on any 300+ mile rides lately, and likely won't, so the GL maybe nice for those rides up the coast.
[/quote]
My guess is that he meant, "Get rid of the points" (i.e. electronic ignition conversion). You can get a kit for under $200 and they're well worth it.
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My guess is that he meant, "Get rid of the points" (i.e. electronic ignition conversion). You can get a kit for under $200 and they're well worth it.
Sorry for typo, I meant points as you said and conversion, yes for a kit , can't go wrong with it
These carbs should be running on ethanol free gas to minimize gunky problems ...
When I hibernate my CB for winter, it's filled with ethanol free gas...but as you know for a FI is not really a problem.
Get going and ride it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GoldOxide_imp]

Happy New Year! Well, I just broke my New Year's resolution of downsizing the number and size of bikes. Woke up from a nap, glanced at Craigslist, and found a gem of a 1979 GL1000, all stock, and less than 12k miles, for $1000.

I couldn't resist, and called him up - he had only gotten text messages and was tired of that. I was the first to actually speak to him, said I wanted to buy it and was going to drive the 180 miles round trip. Starts but idles poorly, and will need timing belts and carb cleaned.

OMG - that is irresistible.

Maybe [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=3454]PB shouldn't see this. He might get upset.

OMG - that is irresistible.

Maybe [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=3454]PB shouldn't see this. He might get upset.
I saw it, beautiful, have something else brewing slowly.....no details yet
Get the carbs done PROPERLY and replace 2 timing belts, replacement is easy, take a look at the water pump at the same time...but you know...oh and get rid of the pints as well...
Congrats pd and happy/trouble free

Once you are through with the brewing, you know it will require six spark plugs. Any plans on six-into-six pipes?

[peterbaron]

Not mine...and not buying it.....there is another 6 banger...no details yet


1979 KZ1300, C$8000

[Lord Popgun]

I have to say I don’t remember that bike. Was it a successful model? Just looking at it, I like it!