About the Honda GL1000 Gold Wing
Service parts and repair guidance for the first-generation Gold Wing.
The GL1000 brought a liquid-cooled flat-four engine and shaft drive to Honda’s range when US sales began in 1975. Its fuel tank sits beneath the seat; the familiar tank-shaped housing above the engine contains electrical equipment and storage. The 1975–1979 range also includes the 1976 Limited, with its own GL1000LTD designation.
Carburetors, timing belts and the correct brake application
For a bike returning to use after storage, establish its service history before building a parts order. Carburetor seals, timing belts and engine gaskets belong to different repair jobs. Brake and chassis applications can be narrower than the engine-parts range: the brake-pad example below covers 1975–1977 only. The 1976 GL1000LTD has a separate guide with a carburetor kit expressly listed for the Limited.
Know your GL1000 before choosing partsGL1000 repair checkpoints
Compare the model, year and fitted assembly for the repair you are planning.
1975–1979
Standard GL1000 service parts
The featured carburetor kit, engine gasket set and eight-plate clutch set cover these standard-model years.
Ordering detail: Choose the repair first, then the year.
1976 Limited
GL1000LTD carburetor choice
The deluxe carburetor kit names the 1976 LTD; the broad standard-model carb kit does not list it.
Ordering detail: Use the separate Limited collection.
1975–1977 brakes
A narrower application
The selected brake-pad product ends at 1977. Its year coverage cannot be extended to 1978–1979 or to the LTD.
Ordering detail: Compare the caliper position and pad shape.
Identify your motorcycle before orderingGL1000 model and identification checklist
Use the complete model identity for the collection selector. For a restored or modified motorcycle, the markings on a replacement assembly may be more useful than the registration year when choosing its service parts.
| Model or component | Year or identification | Check before ordering |
|---|---|---|
| GL1000 | 1975–1979 | Standard-model applications; check the exact year. |
| GL1000LTD | 1976 | Limited model; preserve the LTD designation. |
Contact PartsNMore with the model year, frame and engine markings, and clear photos of the part being repaired.