Honda Gold Wing 1000 (GL1000) Motorcycles

1975 GL1000K0

Engine
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
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
Colour:	Candy Antares Red Candy Blue Green

• 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
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
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:	Candy Antares Red Sulfur Yellow

• 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:	Candy Antares Red Candy Sirus Blue Black

• 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:	Candy Limited Maroon Candy Grandeur Blue Black

• 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:	Candy Limited Maroon Candy Grandeur Blue Candy Burgundy

• 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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