Catastrophe or Nuisance?
Greg Jones (left) and Al Wransky (right). Photo by Scott Larson
Continue reading “Honda GL1000 Smokes on Initial Startup?”
Flooding Issues on Vintage Hondas
Flooding is a common problem in vintage Hondas – especially on bikes that don’t get run much. Flooding can be just a minor aggravation …like hard starting or poor fuel mileage. But, it can also lead to catastrophic problems such as severe engine damage or even a fire! Flooding issues should not be ignored!
Internally Collapsed Header on Honda GL1000?
Internally Collapsed Header on Honda GL1000?
Collapsed GL1000 Header
Example courtesy of Steve Seamans of NGWClub Forum
Continue reading “Internally Collapsed Header on Honda GL1000?”
One in a Million! Allan Zahrt’s Million Mile GL1000
How many million mile motorcycles are there? Answer below. Read on!
Allan Zahrt with his Million Mile GL1000!
In the early seventies Honda launched without fanfare an ambitious project. Internally, Honda had a bold plan: to build the world’s best motorcycle. Not just the best Japanese motorcycle – the best motorcycle available anywhere in the world. Period! The eventual result of this project was revealed to the world at the Cologne, Germany International Motorcycle Show (INTERMOT) in October, 1974 as the GL1000.
Continue reading “One in a Million! Allan Zahrt’s Million Mile GL1000”
Honda GL1000 Carb Repair Kits Compared (Updated)
Note: an objective analysis of available Honda GL1000 carb kits was recently completed by Ron Carmichael.
Continue reading “Honda GL1000 Carb Repair Kits Compared (Updated)”
Driveshalf U-Joint Inspection
|
Clutch Reassembly Trick
|
