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Honda : Gold Wing 1978 honda goldwing gl 1000 with sidecar

Honda : Gold Wing 1978 honda goldwing gl 1000 with sidecar

$6,000

Dallas, Oregon

Year 1978

Make Honda

Model Gold Wing

Category Cruiser Motorcycles

Engine gl1000

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Recent barn find would be a sweet cruiser for someone. Bike is in running condition needs carbs cleaned. All electrical in working order. Was last cruised in 2014. Hard to find sidecar that just puts this already awesome ride over the edge!! Leather sidecar cover not pictured included. LOW MILES 5281!!! Will take 1st reasonable offer! Buyer Pays shipping. Payment through Pay Pal shipped from Dallas,OR 97338

Trim GL1000

Honda : Gold Wing 1978 honda goldwing with towpac trike kit

Honda : Gold Wing 1978 honda goldwing with towpac trike kit

$3,600

South Bend, Indiana

Year 1978

Make Honda

Model Gold Wing

Category Touring Motorcycles

Engine 994

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I've had the bike for about 4 years and have ridden regularly until my hip replacements. It has always got me down the road. Its not showroom quality, has some paint defects and surface rust here and there. I installed this Towpac trike kit right after I got it. There is less than 500 miles on it. The bike handles good and the trike kit isn't felt after you get going. The bike is somewhat heavy turning at slow speed. I've added extra lighting on the rear. and I added used Bates removable saddlebags.

Trim GL 1000

Honda : Gold Wing 1978 honda gl 1000 goldwing black

Honda : Gold Wing 1978 honda gl 1000 goldwing black

$1,000

Douglas, Georgia

Year 1978

Make Honda

Model Gold Wing

Category -

Engine 1000

Posted Over 1 Month

1978 GL 1000 for sale Does not run needs ignition parts and 1 carb. Have all other parts.

Trim GL1000

Honda : Gold Wing 1978 honda gl 1000 goldwing black

Honda : Gold Wing 1978 honda gl 1000 goldwing black

$1,800

Winterville, North Carolina

Year 1978

Make Honda

Model Gold Wing

Category -

Engine -

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Very nice Goldwing upgrades Dyna Electronic Ignition and Accel coil kit and wires and spin on oil fitter adapter and windshield . New battery, , starter coil. Runs and drives great. Last Sunday rode 60 miles and had no issues

Trim GL1000

1978 Hondav  GL1000 Goldwing

1978 Hondav GL1000 Goldwing

$4,900

Council Bluffs, Iowa

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1978 HondaGL1000 Gold Wing ..Windjammer SS ..1,000 cc Engine ..29,238 Original Miles ..Motorola AM/FM Radio ..8-Track Player ..New Tires 2014 / ..Tires Less than 2,000 Miles ..Asking $4,900 or Best Offer ..e-Mail or Call for 12 Photos ..Call Rod: 712-767-2363 ..Mobile Phone: 402-651-5521

1978 Honda Goldwing GL1000

1978 Honda Goldwing GL1000

$1,500

Granite Falls, Washington

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Classic Full Dresser with Vetter Windjammer fairing, 87062 miles, new tires, new brakes, new clutch, new spark plugs & wires, clear/see through fuel filter, Dyna III electronic ignition, SW Mark II air shocks, air gauge for front shock pressure, throttle locking cruse control, Cycle Sound Tape/Radio/CB, aux power outlet, front show stand. This bike has every option for that year. Chrome is bright and shiny. Carbs were synchronized last spring. I have not put the chrome engine cover plates, rear foot pegs and front fairing covers back on the bike since last years winterization (oil change, new spark plugs, valve adjustment, fuel was drained from carbs). The lower bumper is currently removed because I was swapping out bulbs for LEDs. One of the rubber pedal covers for the heal/toe shifter is missing and the gas gauge is not accurate. Possible float problem. There is also an oil leak possibly due to faulty gaskets. There is a rattle when the engine is running that goes away when clutch is released, not sure what is causing the rattle. I will include 2 vacuum gauges and adapters, extra quart of oil, 2 spare oil filters, wind deflectors for fairing, and other misc. $1500 or best offer. CASH ONLY! Thanks for looking. YouTube video 1 of 2: https://youtu.be/_b_c1skFERY YouTube video 2 of 2: https://youtu.be/uu_Q-3lEolw

1978 Honda Goldwing GL 1000

1978 Honda Goldwing GL 1000

$3,500

Brighton, Colorado

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Rides very smooth. Needs some carb work.

Honda : Gold Wing PRISTINE 1978 HONDA GOLDWING 1000CC, 23K MILES. maybe the nicest u will ever see

Honda : Gold Wing PRISTINE 1978 HONDA GOLDWING 1000CC, 23K MILES. maybe the nicest u will ever see

$2,800

Decatur, Illinois

Year 1978

Make Honda

Model Gold Wing

Category -

Engine -

Posted Over 1 Month

I CANNOT RIDE ANYMORE SO GOLDWING MUST GO. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST ORIGINAL AND NICEST 78 GOLDWINGS U WILL FIND, STORED INSIDE ON CARPET ALL LIFE. NEVER BEEN DAMAGED , NOR LOST ANY OF ITS ORIGINAL PARTS. THERE ARE NO CRACKS , NO DENTS, NO SCRATCHES ON WINDSHIELD ETC., TIRES ARE EXCELLENT.WE ARE GOING ON A MISSION TO FEED SOME PEOPLE SO BEING I CANNOT RIDE ANYWAY I WILL SELL THE GOLDWING AND USE THE MONEY TO HELP PEOPLE ON OUR TRIP AS WE MUST PAY FOR ALL THE DONATED FOOD OURSELVES. I took the pics just now as i moved it to the house here so i can sell it. I just had a elbow replacement so i had to take the pics in the uhaul as i will get help to unload it after Church tomorrow. I think i took all the pics to show the bike and how nice it is. You cant go wrong on this unit as it has been babied and driven only a few hundred miles a year on nice summer days. What i sell the bike for will be used to help feed people who lost what little they had in a Typhoon.If not for that i probably would just keep it inside so i could look at it.

Trim GL1000

2016 Triumph America LT

2016 Triumph America LT

$1,995

Great Falls, Montana

Year 1978

Make Honda

Model GL1000 - GOLDWING

Category -

Engine -

Posted Over 1 Month

1978 HONDA GL1000 - GOLDWING, 1978 PRE-OWNED HONDA GOLDWING! ALL TRADES WELCOME! CALL 406-727-2161 FOR MORE DETAILS!

Honda : Gold Wing 1975 honda goldwing gl 1000 1 st year 40 th year goldwing now out sn 1139

Honda : Gold Wing 1975 honda goldwing gl 1000 1 st year 40 th year goldwing now out sn 1139

$1,475

Rockford, Illinois

Year 1975

Make Honda

Model Gold Wing

Category -

Engine 1000

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FIRST YEAR GOLDWING. The 40th ANNIVERSARY Goldwing just came out with Special Badging and Paint.Own the Inaugural bike. Low serial # 1139 bike out the door for Honda, Build date 2/75 EVERY THING WORKS. Ride it home, even to the West Coast or Key West. New rear tire and battery. We are including Replacement SPEEDOMETER and Tachometer since the original ones are weak, no extra charge. They are perfect, keep the original since the early bikes all had a problem with the meter faces. Honda's Goldwing GL1000. The Honda Goldwing first saw the light of day at the Cologne Motorcycle Show in October 1974, as the flat-four cylinder, 999cc GL1000. While this first production version of the now famous Goldwing was ultimately deemed to be a success (it was after all the birth of a legend), it's place in the world of motorcycling was not entirely cast in stone at the beginning. Part of the reason for this was the fact that the GL1000 didn't really fit properly into any particular motorcycle class, even though it was officially tagged as a tourer. Weighing in at 584lbs dry, it was far too heavy to be called a sports bike and the upright sitting position also helped to kill of any such sporting pretensions. The rear coil spring suspension wasn't up to the job of handling all the weight when the rider was pushing it through heavy going, such as the winding country roads that all bikers love (at least occasionally) to tackle. The total absence of touring kit fitted as standard didn't help the official touring image either, although Honda did offer a top fairing as an accessory throughout the production life of the GL1000. Nevertheless and in spite of all the confusion about the Goldwings role in life, the GL1000 proved to be a very reliable motorcycle, quite capable of going very long distances without missing a beat and after a while the aftermarket fairing & pannier suppliers started to cater for the requests of those who wanted to use the GL1000 for more than just popping down to the shops or Sunday morning posing at the local meet. This is what finally gave the Goldwing it's place in the motorcycling world, it became a touring motorcycle more by accident than design and Honda, always keen to keep an ear to the ground, listened to what the customers wanted (just as well too or they might have killed the Goldwing off before long, not least because expected sales of the Goldwing in the first year of production were less than 10% of what Honda had predicted) and started planning the next incarnation of what has turned into a legend in the world of touring motorcycles. 40 Years of Premier Sport Touring Performance AUTHOR American HondaPOSTED Sep 04, 2014POSTED IN Street Gold Wing Timeline In the world of motorcycling, technology presses forward at such a furious pace that very few models survive a span of a couple dozen years. But for more than three-and-a-half decades, the Gold Wing® has done much more than merely survive: This remarkable machine has continued to create and define an entire segment of the motorcycling experience, raising standards and expectations time and time again. The following timeline provides a glimpse into the many milestones that have made the Gold Wing the icon it is today. 1975 GL1000 GOLD WING The original Gold Wing was much, much more than just a new motorcycle. Powered by a revolutionary 999cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine, the Gold Wing opened new possibilities never before considered by the experts in the enthusiast press, much less the consumer public in general. What to make of this open-class machine with world-class power and cross-country capabilities? Gold Wing customers took to the open road in droves, and helped inspire an industry-wide paradigm shift toward long-distance motorcycling. 1976 GL1000 GOLD WING LTD A new model marks the Gold Wing’s second year as Honda graces the GL1000 Limited Edition with an assortment of special features, including gold striping, special LTD sidecover badges, chromed radiator shroud and screen, quilt-patterned seat, plus gold wheels and spokes. 1979 With more than 80 percent of Gold Wing production being exported to North America, a vital need arose to build a production plant in the U.S. Although Honda had been building overseas plants for more than 25 years, the move to America in the 1970s was risky. To most consumers, Honda’s quality was its strongest selling point, and building in America could jeopardize this hard-earned reputation—not just for the Gold Wing, but for all Honda products for decades to come. Nevertheless, Honda forged ahead, and on September 10, 1979, the first Honda of America Manufacturing (HAM) plant begins production as a group of 64 associates completes the first 10 Honda motorcycles built in Marysville, Ohio. Within three months, Honda’s top managers had sufficient confidence in HAM’s capabilities to proceed with building an automobile plant in 1979—the first Japanese car builder to do so in the U.S. 1980 GL1100 GOLD WING Five years of continuous consumer input culminate in the introduction of the GL1100. More than a rehashed GL1000 with 10 percent greater displacement, the new Wing incorporates deliberately planned modifications that guide it away from the superbike realm and place it squarely into the touring category. The new 1085cc engine now favors torque rather than horsepower, a longer wheelbase provides more room for both pilot and passenger, and a new air-assisted suspension system gives the Gold Wing its most supple, comfortable ride to date. GL1100 GOLD WING INTERSTATE The GL1100 also introduced another innovation that was arguably more important than its mechanical changes. Since the Gold Wing’s long-distance prowess had inspired the creation of an entire aftermarket of bolt-on touring accessories, Honda’s engineers clearly envisioned a new direction toward a turnkey, fully dressed luxury machine. In 1980, the innovative Interstate fulfilled that vision as the first Gold Wing available fully equipped with factory-installed fairing, saddlebags and trunk, plus the option of a stereo sound system. Turnkey touring, Gold Wing style, is born. 1982 GL1100 GOLD WING ASPENCADE In quick succession, Honda introduces the concept of luxury touring with the Aspencade. Amenities abound in standard trim, including LCD instrumentation, stereo, CB, on-board air-compressor and thoughtful touches such as the handy storage pouches in the passenger backrest. At the same time, through the use of Redpages in its advertising, Honda underscores its technological edge. 1984 GL1200 GOLD WING ASPENCADE The GL1200 brought the Gold Wing to the outer limits of the four-cylinder engine’s performance and sophistication. The added power and torque of the larger 1182cc engine made the Gold Wing the king of its class in 1984, with a combination of smoothness and low-rpm acceleration that couldn’t be matched. The addition of hydraulic valve adjustment now made the Wing virtually maintenance-free. At the same time, chassis improvements made the big Wing feel amazingly agile, and open-road comfort was superlative. 1985 GL1200 LIMITED EDITION Honda marks the Wing’s 10th anniversary in two significant ways. First, with the Gold Wing so firmly entrenched within the touring realm, Honda decides to drop the standard, unfaired GL1200. Second, an ultra-luxurious Limited Edition arrives, complete with computerized fuel injection, four-speaker sound system, cruise control, auto-leveling rear suspension, a comprehensive electronic travel computer and special two-tone metallic gold paint. Following the success of its Marysville Motorcycle Plant, Honda constructs an engine plant in nearby Anna, Ohio, to build Gold Wing engines. Just as Marysville’s success paved the way for Honda’s auto manufacturing in America, the Anna Engine Plant moved from manufacturing GL engines alone to building powerplants for Civics and Accords. At Anna, all the casting, forging, machining and heat-treating processes necessary to turn raw materials into finished, sophisticated engines reside under one roof. As one associate proudly observes, “We do what seven Honda plants do in Japan.” 1988 GL1500 GOLD WING In 1984 a new design team began planning the next Wing. The new machine had to be superior in every aspect: extremely quiet and silky smooth, yet extremely powerful with superior handling. The GL1500 got there—the hard way. Thousands of hours were spent in testing 15 different machines in 60 prototype stages—the most comprehensive model development project in Honda’s history. These efforts culminated in a six-cylinder luxury motorcycle of such surpassing excellence it would establish a touring benchmark that would dominate motorcycling for more than a decade. 1993 The next-generation GL begins to take shape under the guidance of Masanori Aoki, a sportbike enthusiast who has already headed up development of high-performance bikes including the CBR250RR, CBR400RR and the CBR®600F3. “We set out to keep 80 percent of the Gold Wing’s touring capability,” Aoki said. But he also added, “My job is to add more fun factor, to build a Gold Wing with the kind of acceleration and handling people normally associate with sporting machines.” After considering flat-four, flat-six and flat-eight engine configurations and displacements up to 2000cc, customer response overwhelmingly points to a flat-six of about 1800cc displacement. In 1998, a full-scale model is created. 1996 The one-millionth Honda motorcycle made in America rolls off the Marysville assembly line. Appropriately enough, the millionth model is a Gold Wing; this commemoration is altogether fitting, since the success of the Gold Wing and that of Honda in America are inextricably intertwined. 2000 In January 2000, the Marysville Motorcycle Plant is thoroughly redesigned to build the new Gold Wing. As part of this process, the engine production line is transferred from Anna to Marysville to facilitate the new Gold Wing production. The Gold Wing’s new era officially begins when the first complete GL1800 rolls off the Marysville assembly line on October 10, 2000. 2001 GL1800 GOLD WING The word “new” cannot do justice to the GL1800. Two numbers alone tell a big story: 118 bhp and 125 lb./ft. of torque. Don’t try to find other bikes that compare, because there aren’t any. In terms of power, the new Gold Wing is literally in a class of one. Likewise, the list of long-legged mounts offering a box-section aluminum frame begins with the word “Gold” and ends with “Wing.” And that’s only the beginning. Before the GL1800 was completed, Honda would patent no less than 20 technological innovations that were incorporated into this amazing high-performance luxury motorcycle. 2005 GL1800 GOLD WING The 30th anniversary Gold Wing comes in a slew of colors, including Pearl Yellow, White, Metallic Silver, Dark Gray Metallic, Bright Blue Metallic and Candy Black Cherry. Special 30th anniversary color-matched badging on the front fairing, rear trunk and dash cover also distinguish the ’05 model, as does a 30th anniversary color-matched key, 30th anniversary opening ceremony on the LCD display, and unique carbon-fiber seat pattern on pearl yellow and metallic silver colors. To date, more than 500,000 Gold Wings have been produced. 2006 GL1800 GOLD WING In 2006, the most potent Gold Wing ever produced now elevates luxury motorcycling to unprecedented highs. A six-speaker premium audio system with 80 watts per channel comes standard on every new GL1800, and riders may also opt for a satellite navigation system with color screen, a Cold-Weather Comfort Package and an industry-first fully integrated motorcycle airbag. 2012 Manufacture of the Gold Wing shifts to the ultra-modern facility in Kumamoto, Japan, where production on a gigantic scale will see as many as 1800 motorcycles produced in a single day. The new 2012 Gold Wing brings upgraded styling along with a dazzling array of sophisticated electronic amenities including a next-generation GPS navigation system with user-friendly programmability for sharing favorite ride routes, which can be accessed online via computer, plus a built-in MP3/iPod® interface for the new SRS CS Auto™ technology surround-sound system. The 2012 Gold Wing also boasts increased luggage capacity, greater protection from wind and weather, revised suspension settings for enhanced ride compliance, and unparalleled comfort for both rider and passenger. In addition to its power-laden yet refined drivetrain and delightfully sporty handling, packages for ABS and airbag do much to further the Gold Wing’s reputation as the most celebrated touring machine in motorcycle history.2015 To celebrate 40 years of this incredible machine, all 2015 Gold Wing models come with special badging and embossed seats. Also, our two-tone Red/Black model features special blacked-out trim and all models get a redesigned front fascia and air intake, blacked-out headlight garnish and new instrument panel fonts Manufacturer: Honda......Model: Gold Wing GL1000, GL1000LTD, GL1000 StandardYears Made: 1975-1980 (- 1983 Australia)Luxury Tourer 999cc Boxer-FourSeat: mm/"Weight: 584+lbsHP: 78-84Torque: 76Top Speed: 120mphMPG: 40New Cost: $2,470 (1975) - $3,250 (1978) - $3,499 (1980) - $3,649 (1983)Average Used Costs:Low$1,678Medium$2,350High$2,800

Trim GL1000

1978 Honda GL1000

1978 Honda GL1000

$2,000

San Diego, California

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Just serviced, Carburetors Cleaned and Sync, New starter Solenoid,New tires. 1978 Honda Goldwing GL1000 Vin # GL1-4054960 Miles- 23153

Honda : Gold Wing Honda Gl1000 Goldwing 1978

Honda : Gold Wing Honda Gl1000 Goldwing 1978

$2,500

Decatur, Illinois

Year 1978

Make Honda

Model Gold Wing

Category -

Engine -

Posted Over 1 Month

Honda Gl1000 Goldwing 1978. Older gentleman owned, has not been on the road since he quit riding a few years ago. Still in very good shape, not running, motor turns over fine. Brakes and fuel system will need serviced to be rode worthy. New battery has been purchased, but project stalled. This bike only has 30,000 miles. Will make a great bike for not much. Will still need headlight, because fairing has been removed. Questions call Dennis: (217) 855-3457

Honda : Gold Wing Honda Goldwing GL1000 1978

Honda : Gold Wing Honda Goldwing GL1000 1978

$2,385

Huntsville, Alabama

Year 1978

Make Honda

Model Gold Wing

Category Naked Motorcycles

Engine 1000

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79000 miles. Registered in my name. In the last year, it has:New fan switchNew neutral sensor switchNew AGM batteryNew throttle cablesNew brake lines front and rearNew float bowl seals and float needlesOil and coolant changedNew headlightNew timing beltsRebuilt rear brake master cylinderIt has the stock exhaust, with no leaks and minimal corrosion. There's some surface rust on the frame, three small holes in the seat cover, and the body panels have a couple of minor nicks and scratches but it's a pretty good-looking bike from six feet.The front brake master cylinder and lever are from a 1994 Ninja. If you're familiar with old Goldwings, you know the brake lever effort is a little high. The new master cylinder works and feels like the brakes on a modern bike. It does have chrome head covers from a GL1100. However the engine serial number does show that the engine is for a 1978 GL1000.I've been over mostly all of this bike, particularly the electrical system, and made sure everything is in good working order. It has no leaks, all the lights work, and it starts up easily. The only thing not working is the horns. It has aftermarket horns that work, but they aren't wired up. I haven't gotten around to wiring them in because I'm thinking about getting some stock horns for it. This is a nice, smooth, powerful bike, and it is surprisingly easy to handle despite its size. You don't see these everywhere, and this bike really turns heads.

Honda : Gold Wing 1978 honda goldwing gl 1000 black

Honda : Gold Wing 1978 honda goldwing gl 1000 black

$1,200

Kansas City, Kansas

Year 1978

Make Honda

Model Gold Wing

Category -

Engine 1000

Posted Over 1 Month

NEW TIRES NEW TIMING BELT CYCLE COVERCOMES WITH MOTORCYCLE LIFTMANUALAM/FM RADIO=EXTRA PARTS-EXTRA PARTS-EXTRA PARTS=USED RADIATOR AND FANHANDLE BARSNEW PUSH CABLE FOR THROTTLENEW MOTORCYCLE ALARMBRAKE PADS FOR FRONT AND REAR PICK-UP ONLY

Trim GL

Honda : Gold Wing 1977 honda goldwing gl 1000 touring motorcycle gold wing

Honda : Gold Wing 1977 honda goldwing gl 1000 touring motorcycle gold wing

$1,100

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Year 1977

Make Honda

Model Gold Wing

Category Touring Motorcycles

Engine 1000

Posted Over 1 Month

Nice Goldwing for sale, stored inside its entire life. Runs and drives and everything works. 2 owner bike. I believe the wheels are from a 1978. First two photos are as it is right now. Also includes complete highway fairing shown in other photos. Good: New sealed battery, New rear tire, Tail trunk. Needs: -Headlight trim ring for bike is missing, currently secured with zip ties (the black electrical tape is just for looks, not holding anything). Headlight mounting is complete for highway fairing.-Right front rotor has small crack at edge, INCLUDES good replacement rotor, just needs to be swapped.

Trim GL1000