About the Honda GL1200 Gold Wing
Choose the right GL1200 version before narrowing your repair by year.
The GL1200 arrived in 1984 with a 1,182 cc flat-four engine and a revised touring chassis. The generation ran through 1987, followed by the six-cylinder GL1500 in 1988. Within that four-year range, Standard, Interstate, Aspencade, Limited and SE-i identify distinct applications.
Five versions, with two fuel systems to distinguish
The 1984 Standard, GL1200I Interstate and regular GL1200A Aspencade use carburetors. The 1985 GL1200L Limited and 1986 GL1200SEI SE-i use fuel injection. Choose the complete model first for fuel and electrical work. Mechanical service parts can also split by year: the linked clutch sets separate earlier applications from 1986–1987 Interstate/Aspencade and the 1986 SE-i.
Know your GL1200 before choosing partsGL1200 repair checkpoints
Compare the model, year and fitted assembly for the repair you are planning.
1984
Standard GL1200
The unfaired Standard has its own application. The earlier clutch set and 41 × 54 × 11 mm fork seals below both include it.
Ordering detail: Select GL1200 Standard and 1984.
1984–1987
Interstate and regular Aspencade
These carbureted models have separate collections. The featured carb kit covers 1986–1987; the clutch sets split at 1986.
Ordering detail: Choose I or A and the exact year.
1985 and 1986
Limited and SE-i
The 1985 Limited and 1986 SE-i use fuel injection. Their featured clutch sets are different despite both containing nine plates.
Ordering detail: Use the L or SEI collection.
Identify your motorcycle before orderingGL1200 model and identification checklist
These are the model choices covered by this GL1200 family guide. A collection groups possible applications; the repair cards identify the exact versions and years supported by each featured product. Honda’s base manual places the frame marking on the right side of the steering head and the engine number at the top right of the engine case.
| Model or component | Year or identification | Check before ordering |
|---|---|---|
| GL1200 Standard | 1984 | Unfaired, carbureted model. |
| GL1200I Interstate | 1984–1987 | Carbureted touring model. |
| GL1200A Aspencade | 1984–1987 | Regular carbureted Aspencade. |
| GL1200L Limited | 1985 | Fuel-injected anniversary model. |
| GL1200SEI / SE-i | 1986 | Fuel-injected SE-i; separate service information. |
Contact PartsNMore with the model year, frame and engine markings, and clear photos of the part being repaired.