Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
Latest activity
Gallery Index & Tech Ref
Goldwing Trivia
Goldwing- The First 20 Years
From Japan to USA
Goldwing Magazine Articles
Two Wheel Magazine 1975- Honda's GL1000, The Future
Cycle Illustrated, Nov. 1975- 2 Big Ones From Honda
1977 Model GL1000 Setup Instructions
Owners Manuals
GL1000
1975 GL1000
1978 GL1000
GL1100
1980 GL1100 Standard
1981 GL1100 Interstate
1982 GL1100 Aspencade
1982 GL1100 Interstate
1982 GL1100 Standard
1983 GL1100 Aspencade
1983 GL1100 Interstate
GL1200
1984 GL1200 Standard
1986 GL1200 Interstate
1987 GL1200 Aspencade
GL1500
1987 GL1200 Aspencade
Service Bulletins and Recalls- All Models
GL1000
GL1000- Important GL1000 Service Reminder (1 Page) 6-13-1975
SL #108 Tire and Wheel Rim Matching Information 6-20-75 (7 pages)
Service Tools Newsletter 7-31-75 (2 pages)
SB 1000 #3 Pressurised Cooling System Tester 10-10-75 (3 pages)
SB 1000 #1 Cylinder Head Core Plug Leakage- Revised 7-9-76 (3 pages)
SL #117 Exhaust Pipe and Muffler Paint Damage 9-30-76 (1 page)
SL #118 Instrument Troubleshooting 10-27-76 (5 pages)
PB 1000-2 Changes to Clutch Components 11-3-76 (1 page)
PB 1000-3 Changes to Right Front Engine Cover 1-5-77 (1 page)
SB 1000 #11 Final Drive Gear Case Cover Change 10-15-77 (1 page)
SB 1000 #12 New Main Bearing Caps 11-23-77 (1 page)
SB 1000 #13 Recall to Replace Rear Brake Pads 3-21-78 (5 pages)
SB 1000 #14 Cylinder Head Bolt Torque Change 11-8-78 (1 page)
GL1200
Special Consumer Report: 1984 and 1985 GW Rear Hub
New media
New comments
Search media
Members
Registered members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Classic Goldwing Technical Forums
Restorations
engine rebuild,worth doing?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Help Support Classic Goldwings:
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="crusierlover" data-source="post: 179530" data-attributes="member: 3280"><p>I bought a 78 with a 1100 motor in it,not sure what year.The bike has almost no value as it is.The top tank shelter piece is missing.No saddlebags or trunk.The headlight I guess was inside a fairing, its gone.It has the good looking wheels,not the comstars.So all the chassis is rolling,missing the plastic which i was going to discard anyway.But, the carbs are off, have been for a long time.he left it outside uncovered.So all the sparkplug holes and carb mount holes are uncovered.Might have been rained in a million times,who knows? I have found engines on ebay, but this bike is probably not worth fixing.But here is my question: I saw one link where a guy completely rebuilt an engine,all new parts.Cost $2400.The parts are more than 2 whole bikes might cost.Is it worth rebuilding a motor?practicality says no.I find a good looking bike with say 50,000 miles for 1500-2000 and it runs for another 50,000 miles.Thats the way to go.I suspect if I tore this engine apart it would be pure rust.I was thinking about doing it just to learn how they are put together.Your input will be appreciated.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="crusierlover, post: 179530, member: 3280"] I bought a 78 with a 1100 motor in it,not sure what year.The bike has almost no value as it is.The top tank shelter piece is missing.No saddlebags or trunk.The headlight I guess was inside a fairing, its gone.It has the good looking wheels,not the comstars.So all the chassis is rolling,missing the plastic which i was going to discard anyway.But, the carbs are off, have been for a long time.he left it outside uncovered.So all the sparkplug holes and carb mount holes are uncovered.Might have been rained in a million times,who knows? I have found engines on ebay, but this bike is probably not worth fixing.But here is my question: I saw one link where a guy completely rebuilt an engine,all new parts.Cost $2400.The parts are more than 2 whole bikes might cost.Is it worth rebuilding a motor?practicality says no.I find a good looking bike with say 50,000 miles for 1500-2000 and it runs for another 50,000 miles.Thats the way to go.I suspect if I tore this engine apart it would be pure rust.I was thinking about doing it just to learn how they are put together.Your input will be appreciated. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Classic Goldwing Technical Forums
Restorations
engine rebuild,worth doing?
Top