So, some bad news.. I am about 80% sure that the GL1000 has a head gasket issue. I just checked the water after taking it for a short ride yesterday and it is milk shake... not to mention it smells like exhaust. Man... I just can't win with this bike.
I love the 78-79. I am looking for a stock seat if you know anyone that would trade. The cover on mine needs re-glued/stapled. I will post a photo of it if someone asks.
Okay, it has been a long time... so..
The bike is about 80% done. I got the single VW intake on and have test ridden the bike. Carb needs some tuning but I think it will work. Here is an update video for you all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4LsZ3pDYQE
Here is a video I took yesterday...
The funny thing is, I am a fat guy... but I am one the of most agile 240# guys you will ever meet. I am also an avid hiker, I have been known to hike 18 miles non stop up into the Olympic mountains with a 30# bag on my back. All the skinny hikers look at you funny when you pass them on the trail...
I now have 7v regulators for the following bikes ready to ship.
1975, 1976, 1977 GL1000 Goldwing
1978, 1979 GL1000 Goldwing witch is also the same for a 1981 1982 GL500 SILVERWING INTERSTATE.
If you have a GL1000 Goldwing with mechanical temperature and fuel gauges and they both stopped...