Very nice. I like how close to original it is - spoke wheels, exhaust, flat seat, mudguards,.. and lack of fairing. The Gen1's were the best IMO. Wish I had one.
Did a compression test reveal a bad head gasket.? You can test the fan switch with a small pot of hot cooking oil on the stove top. The service manual tells you what the temp is to switch on.
The light on the lower right side of the panel is a brake light. For some reason there was a period in time when Honda thought we would not know when we are applying the brake. So, they put a light there to tell us. In the video, every time I slow down, you are seeing the brake light come on. The oil light is in the center of the dash panel, it never came on.
Love to see the old bikes getting a new lease on life. I started back riding after several decades away with a 1980 CX500 Custom. Next came a 1986 Concours, then a 1992 Honda ST1100, most recently bought a 1994 BMW R1100RS, so I just realized they are getting newer every time. I'm 66 so it looks like my bikes will still be running when I hit 80. Hope I'm still able to ride them. UPDATE...Just bought a 2002 K1200RS and now I know what a great bike is. Real cruise control!!
I'm 71 and started restoring old bikes 8 years ago. Got really into the old 4 cylinder Goldwings, have done a lot of work on 1975 to 1983 GL1000s and GL 1100s....
We have a 1981 Goldwing with the big running lights, but I think they were a add on, they are clamp mounted to the engine guard. The bike hasn't run for 20 years, it was in good shape when parked. I've been hesitant to start bringing it back to life because of the time it would tie up our one car garage.
The original connector was completely burnt from overheating. Fairly common on these bikes. The insulation on the wires was also burnt, back about 2 to 3 inches from the connector. I cut the wires back far enough to get rid of all the burnt parts. Then, soldered #14 wires onto the originals to replace the burnt part. They are all yellow per original spec. Since it is an AC alternator, the order of the connections does no matter. After installing the engine back in the frame, I connected the alternator with a 30 amp lever lock connector, available on Amazon. I have done the same repair on several old Goldwings, including my Daily Driver. It works great.
The Cam cover Gaskets on my GL1200 started to weep oil at 90000 Thousand miles I tried new Rubber sleeves under the cover Bolts and the Leak Stopped... the Cover gaskets still in use. did you make a Video of the 1980 GL1100 Engine once it was overhauled?
When the rubber seal on the bolt gets compressed and hardened, it does not put the correct pressure on the gasket. Frequently they need to be replaced to stop leaks. The 1980 rebuilt engine has been running in my 1983 Goldwing for 2 years now. It has developed a small oil leak, so, I will be pulling it out of the bike to fix that. I have also been working on porting a set of heads. I am planning to put the ported heads on that rebuilt engine. Very experimental.
Hey Bob, I'm in the process of buying a GL1000 Ltd! As soon as I have the bike I'll be in touch - be good to get your expert opinion! Your videos have been extremely helpful to me during my hunt for this bike. Let's hope it's a good one. I'm planning a compression test for starters. Speedo reading 38k miles with 4 owners. Promising I hope...
If you live near Birmingham, AL, go to the Barber Motorsports Vintage Motorcycle Festival. They have the biggest swap meet that I've ever seen. I believe it is coming up on the first or second weekend of October.
The bike next to it is a Royal Enfield. The RE is set up for touring. The LTD could grt a windshield if it becomes a touring bike. Not necessary for short trips around town. Thanks for watching.
Are you referring to the red light on the lower right side of the cluster? That is a brake light. I've never seen another bike that has a brake light on the instrument panel. The oil light does not stay on once the engine is running.
I am not trying to be mean or unkind. I think your audience would be better served with less of the finite details of every minute detail. It’s total overkill and boring as hell. I have watched paint dry with more vigor. Also, Honda’s do not like cold starts and allowed to sit and klackey knack slam the pistons against to cylinder walls. Turn up the idle or adjust the choke.
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Beautiful old wing. I restored an 86 GL1200 still running stong. I love these old Wings!
Me too, I have owned about 5 of them, Currently riding a restored 1983.
Very nice. I like how close to original it is - spoke wheels, exhaust, flat seat, mudguards,.. and lack of fairing. The Gen1's were the best IMO. Wish I had one.
I have a 1983 GL1100 that I like a lot. Of course the fairing and most of the garbage has been removed.
Hello from UK, great to see an old Wing restored, looks and sounds great 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Still a beautiful bike really nice
Thanks for watching my video
I've got the exact bike. I'm in the process of repainting all the covers. I got a complete decal kit after that's done.
Sounds good. I don't really do much painting, mostly mechanical work
Where did you get a decal kit, thanks
I rode mine around today to check for overheating problems. Good job on your restoration project. 👍
What's causing overheating?
@@BobKramer51 It probably needs head resurfacing and a new head gasket…Problems with Thermostat sensor the fan doesn’t come on as expected.
Did a compression test reveal a bad head gasket.? You can test the fan switch with a small pot of hot cooking oil on the stove top. The service manual tells you what the temp is to switch on.
Beautiful restoration. Hope you have a ton of fun riding. Cheers from Canada
This is not my bike, but I'm sure the owner is loving it.
Absolutely beautiful ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🇺🇸✨
I noticed that oil light would come on with low rpm. That being said, excellent job, sir. The bike looks excellent 👌
The light on the lower right side of the panel is a brake light. For some reason there was a period in time when Honda thought we would not know when we are applying the brake. So, they put a light there to tell us. In the video, every time I slow down, you are seeing the brake light come on. The oil light is in the center of the dash panel, it never came on.
@@BobKramer51 I thought that Light was Bulb failure warning?
If it is supposed to indicate a bulb failure, I have not seen one work that way. Maybe when it was new?
Love to see the old bikes getting a new lease on life. I started back riding after several decades away with a 1980 CX500 Custom. Next came a 1986 Concours, then a 1992 Honda ST1100, most recently bought a 1994 BMW R1100RS, so I just realized they are getting newer every time. I'm 66 so it looks like my bikes will still be running when I hit 80. Hope I'm still able to ride them. UPDATE...Just bought a 2002 K1200RS and now I know what a great bike is. Real cruise control!!
I'm 71 and started restoring old bikes 8 years ago. Got really into the old 4 cylinder Goldwings, have done a lot of work on 1975 to 1983 GL1000s and GL 1100s....
nice bike. great job, robert!
Thanks!
Very cool! Love your videos! Love the naked wing. Now I want to buy a 77 that is for sale near me!
If your buying a nearly 50 year old bike, I hope you like to tinker.
We have a 1981 Goldwing with the big running lights, but I think they were a add on, they are clamp mounted to the engine guard. The bike hasn't run for 20 years, it was in good shape when parked. I've been hesitant to start bringing it back to life because of the time it would tie up our one car garage.
But these are such fun projects. My wife gets mad when my projects spill over into "HER" carport. Her car gets dirty sitting outside under the tree.
Very very nice❤👌👍🙏
Thanks a lot. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Got a 1975 I'm starting on. Your videos will be helpful. Might have to pay for your expertise some too 🤔
Let me know what you need. Email: bobkramer51@gmail.com
Let me know what you need. Email: bobkramer51@gmail.com
She's a beauty. Gorgeous paint. Did you rebuild the forks?
Yes, forks were rebuilt
Wonderful Bike 🎉
Agreed. Thanks for watching
Robert, excellent video and a superb job on the LTD. Could you repeat the info on the alternator (3 wire yellow wires) connector? Thankyou, TL
The original connector was completely burnt from overheating. Fairly common on these bikes. The insulation on the wires was also burnt, back about 2 to 3 inches from the connector. I cut the wires back far enough to get rid of all the burnt parts. Then, soldered #14 wires onto the originals to replace the burnt part. They are all yellow per original spec. Since it is an AC alternator, the order of the connections does no matter. After installing the engine back in the frame, I connected the alternator with a 30 amp lever lock connector, available on Amazon. I have done the same repair on several old Goldwings, including my Daily Driver. It works great.
@@BobKramer51 Thankyou for your reply. Tom L
Some tape on those intake ports could save you an immense amount of work if some nut slips or drops .
I usually keep them covered with a shop rag. I took the rags away for the video. Everyone has there own methods.
Do you have the Honda emblems that go on the faux tank side covers?
No, but, I don't own the bike. I believe the owner has them
This looks great Bob! Nice job. Honda tank emblems?
I do not have the right ones. Still looking
The Cam cover Gaskets on my GL1200 started to weep oil at 90000 Thousand miles
I tried new Rubber sleeves under the cover Bolts and the Leak Stopped... the Cover gaskets still in use.
did you make a Video of the 1980 GL1100 Engine once it was overhauled?
When the rubber seal on the bolt gets compressed and hardened, it does not put the correct pressure on the gasket. Frequently they need to be replaced to stop leaks.
The 1980 rebuilt engine has been running in my 1983 Goldwing for 2 years now. It has developed a small oil leak, so, I will be pulling it out of the bike to fix that. I have also been working on porting a set of heads. I am planning to put the ported heads on that rebuilt engine. Very experimental.
Hey Bob, I'm in the process of buying a GL1000 Ltd! As soon as I have the bike I'll be in touch - be good to get your expert opinion! Your videos have been extremely helpful to me during my hunt for this bike. Let's hope it's a good one. I'm planning a compression test for starters. Speedo reading 38k miles with 4 owners. Promising I hope...
Sounds good. Enjoy the new bike!
Unfortunately that sale fell through. Have found another in the USA but of course can't give it the once over
@@SuccessShared , I own a 1976 Ltd with 6,400 miles that has been sitting in a garage for 24 years.
@@douglane7259 Sounds fantastic. Are you going to restore it? Be great to see some videos of your bike!
How did you clean those gold rims Bob?
Dish soap and water and a soft brush. Nothing abrasive. There was not much corrosion
@@BobKramer51 Thanks Bob
Hey Bob, any suggestions where I might find a saddle for the Ltd? The bike I'm looking at has a standard saddle and not it's original Ltd seat
If you live near Birmingham, AL, go to the Barber Motorsports Vintage Motorcycle Festival. They have the biggest swap meet that I've ever seen. I believe it is coming up on the first or second weekend of October.
@@BobKramer51 Unfortunately not! I'm in the UK
Try Texavina, They make all kinds of saddles for vintage bikes
bliss
Thanks for watching
Need to a windshield on it like the triumph next to it.
The bike next to it is a Royal Enfield. The RE is set up for touring. The LTD could grt a windshield if it becomes a touring bike. Not necessary for short trips around town. Thanks for watching.
Speed bumps are for punks! Nice restoration and video Bob! 🤓
Thanks 👍
It sounds as if the left and right Carb. Pairs are out of Sync.?
no, they are near perfect
Why run stop signs won’t it idle
It idles fine.
Are you selling it? Price?
It's not my bike, but I believe the owner will sell it
Oil ight is coming on at idle. Shut it down!! Quick!
Are you referring to the red light on the lower right side of the cluster? That is a brake light. I've never seen another bike that has a brake light on the instrument panel. The oil light does not stay on once the engine is running.
I am not trying to be mean or unkind. I think your audience would be better served with less of the finite details of every minute detail. It’s total overkill and boring as hell. I have watched paint dry with more vigor. Also, Honda’s do not like cold starts and allowed to sit and klackey knack slam the pistons against to cylinder walls. Turn up the idle or adjust the choke.
Thanks for your opinion...
I disagree. The detail is useful to those of us who may soon meed to do maintenance.