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Ya.... I didn't think a slide would cause that either. Carbs are still hooked up to the makeshift fuel tank, and still no leaks. Just pulling at straws right now, nut will end up pulling apart again and checking things all out when I get my kit from Randakks, complete the rebuild and go from...

Some great advice and tip from you all, so THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! SO ...... just a little update. I pulled the carbs, very carefully, in order to not bump them around , incase a float was stuck open. I rinse out an windshield washer fluid jug and rigged it up as a makeshift fuel tank. Set it up...

I just wanted to toss out a note on the success I had using electrolysis to clean up a rusty fuel tank. I had come across this procedure doing a google search on rust removal, and eventually found a video online. I figured I had nothing to lose so I set it up, and gave it a whirl. I just...

Hey all!! I just wanted to add a couple of pics of the bike as it looked BEFORE I started working on it.

Hey all!! I've been working on a 1976 GL1000 that used to belong to my father, but after he passed, it became part of my family. I had gone through and cleaned the carbs, and the fuel pump, new plugs, checked the timing(statically). Then I decided to give it a crank. She fired up and ran for...

Hey all!! I wonder if any of you can help me with this.... I am working on a 1976 GL 1000, I went to check the timing on it using a test light, as per my repair manual. I hooked up the test light to the #1&2 point and to the ground screw on that side as well. I noticed that the test light was...

Thanks for the info guys!! The sending unit looks as good as new now. I’ll try hooking it up in the next week or two. I just need to finish cleaning the carbs and then put it back together. And you bet... 7 volts! Just going to hook up the bike wiring again at that point and see if I can get...

Hey all!! Just a quick question.....one of many I will likely have during the restoration of this '76 GL1000. When this bike came into my possession, it hadn't been run in almost 16yrs. One of the things I'm working on right now is the fuel guage and sending unit. Sending unit was all corroded...

Hey all!! I'm new to this sight all the way from Edson, Alberta, Canada. Did a quick google search for some info, and this sight popped up. Here's my story..... Back in 1994, my Dad came across a 1976 GL1000 sitting in an old garage he was working in, and he ended up bringing the bike home...