1978 Honda GL1000 Goldwing Restoration

Full nut and bolt restoration of a 1978 GL1000 Goldwing

[@billparrish3888]

I worked in a Honda shop when the Wing first came out. It was a sensation. The sales guys used to start them up, balance a nickel on the cam chain cover, and rev them up to 3,000 rpm and the coin would just sit there. Try THAT with a Harley - or any bike from the 70s for that matter!

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Amazing engineering for the year. Great bikes.

[@kamaludinsalim4818]

​@@MarkReynoldsRestorations ⁹⁹⁹o 😊78

[@jimfournier9065]

Absolutely crazy renovation! Wish I still had my 1979, she was a cherry!

[@Gary-vl7lp]

I know nothing about motorcycles, but I am guessing that this is one of the best bikes ever made , I am 63 years old and remember the touring bikes from years ago.

[@johncarney482]

Great bike, I had 78 but those carbs I needed to clean the jets and it ran like new thanks I was grinning while watching.

[@franhunter4701]

Stunning work restoring a true classic. I just saw this video whilst I’m researching them, with a view to getting one and was really Impressed with your work. My first thought at the initial ‘barn find’ pic was, ‘good luck with that mate’☺️ You did yourself proud with this restoration.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

It was definitely a challenge but worth it in the end to bring it back to life. 🙂

[@gustavosotelo5315]

​hello I was watching the video of the restoration of the Goldging very good but I get the music of the video you can pass me the name of the song or remix please I liked Argentina thanks

[@harrisdendromiris6124]

This is not just restoration,this is factory condition!!! Great great job you've done there!!!!!!!

[@Cobra427Veight]

I have a 76 , really fantastic effort, lots of work .

[@pascalmartinez2872]

Absolutely stunning restoration and the attention to details is fabulous.. i own a 1978 Goldwing with 6,800 miles from new in showroom condition, these are fabulous motorcycle.

[@robertkupper1327]

Magnificent work! My brother bought one exactly like this one, same colour, brand new and I was privileged to ride it a few times to Tech college when I was an apprentice. I have never forgotten the smoothness of ride it gave me, the closest thing to a magic carpet ride. It's great to see one restored to its former glory. Well done.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

It's great to see all the love for this bike. It makes all the hard work worthwhile 😊

[@jackanderson1418]

Incredible restoration!!! The before and after pictures of some of the parts is amazing I've always loved those bikes since they came out thanks for the great vidio.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Thanks for the positive feedback. It was great fun bringing it back to life. 🙂

[@masterblaster6434]

Stunning job. Well done from Australia.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Thank you. Good to see these bikes getting love all over the world.

[@masterblaster6434]

@@MarkReynoldsRestorations magic bikes. I rode & photographed the first one to arrive in Australia.

[@christianrabe7984]

So nice to watch this Gold Wing come alive! Great job! I had a GL1000 for 5 years of pure joy Then came a CB900F Bol d´Or, another beauty and riding pleasure

[@daverichards-vd3xh]

This video has been invaluable for referencing where everything goes after refurbishing my 78 GL1000. I wish mine was as good as this though 😪

[@colinvickress3249]

i have one of these under restoration at the moment and while i wont be going to this level of finish i have to say its beautiful, you have done a fantastic job

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Thank you. It was never planned to go as in depth as this but I'm very pleased with the outcome.

[@johnpejnovich7722]

Definitely a 'MASTERS' level work. 🏍️👍🏍️👍🏍️👍

[@assikopp123]

Thank you, this is how Goldwings should be restored IMO! Well done.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Thank you for the feedback, it's comments like that that make all the hard work worthwhile 😊

[@Hogdriver88]

Great restoration. I bought one of these brand new in 1978 - wish I still had it.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

I was only 3 in 1978. I would loved to have seen a brand new one.

[@Hogdriver88]

@@MarkReynoldsRestorations😂. I was 19 and of all my friends, I had the biggest and baddest bike with 1000 CCs, shaft drive, and water cooling. IMO, you’re looking at a brand new one - hope you still have it and ride it often.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

@@Hogdriver88 🤣🤣

[@bikerdave463]

Wow 😍😍😍 absolutely stunning. That's better than the day it came out of the factory!! Credit to you sir, your attention to detail is commendable.

[@rchydrozz751]

My brother in law had one back then. I had a bike for a few years by then, and remember taking it for a ride. I do remember it was a smooth riding bike, not much else. It just wasnt my kind of bike. But now, yes it would be nice to have a nicely restored one. Even better though, another bike I rode that a friend of mine had, a Honda CB 750.

[@stevegabbert9626]

Great job! Reminds me of taking my first 78' Wing completely apart, engine too. Still can't believe I did that, repainted the frame with "Plastic Coat", by Duplo I think. Got it back on the road, but that was decades ago. Still have that one, and after 262,000 miles, I replaced it with another 78'. Still have the second one too. Wouldn't mind of getting rid of them, they're taking up space.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Great bikes to work on 😊

[@henrydegan6204]

So cool when the Goldwing was a big bike Love it

[@vicO1323]

Nice. I bought a new 1978 Goldwing like this with the same color I added a color matched Windjammer fairing. The maroon seemed darker than this but hey that was 48 years ago. What an awesome ride. I rode chain drive for years and It took a little to get used to the drive shaft in corners. They said to accelerate through the corners and that will keep it from trying to fishtail.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

This had the windjammer fairing on it but I decided to put it back to standard.

[@vicO1323]

@@MarkReynoldsRestorations It looks good as out of the box original. I added the fairing as more for comfort than anything else.

[@samuelrodriguezrivera6856]

fine piece of machine! Awesome work on the restoration!

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Thank you. Really pleased how it came out. 😀

[@gixxerthouk4]

i love the early goldwings before they made them into fibreglass monstrosities, such a lovely bike.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Yeah same, lovely classic design 😍. Unrecognisable now.

[@johncarney482]

Had a 78. Own a 08 and while I rode it home I said they(Honda) nailed it!

[@Tony__Tone]

Absolutely stunning results

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Nice to see it getting lots of love 😊

[@davidbgraham461]

We bought a new one, in these in the same colour and, after installing SW air shocks , on the rear, modified forks, for air and after installing a compressor under the top of, plus a dual air gauge and controller, it was the nicest bike we ever owned. Fitted an Adelaide built full touring fairing and panniers. Ride it on our honeymoon,, from Melbourne up through the Snowy Mts.and all around northern Victoria!

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

I bet that was amazing 😍

[@jdsalinger73]

I had a '78 during college in the late 90's and a few years after. Best looking model year IMO. It was basically given to me by my uncle who was the original purchaser. Royal blue with gold pin stripes, but I sure do like the maroon and gold. Best experiences motorcycling on that beast. 70's nostalgia and great comfort.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

The thing I dont like about the 78 is the wheels. I think the K1/2 spoke wheels are much nicer.

[@vtxfan]

Outstanding, absolutely love it 🤙

[@user-pg6bn1sg1s]

Молодцы, отличная работа, а мот просто шедевр.

[@user-po1fo8sf1r]

Great job, fabulous restoration!

[@brianbloom1799]

I think I seen the Video, When you Picked this Bike up was this Your Grand fathers Bike, And there was another with it, Great Restore, Hope you Have Great days of riding, And Memory's.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

That wasn't this bike. This is an American import into the Uk.

[@TheHighKirk]

I have a '77 GL 1000That I restored about a decade ago, love the bike. I've been planning to go through it again since I have to replace the stator anyway.

[@popeyeelmarino9036]

Impresionante trabajo, una de las obras de arte que ha diseñado Honda..!

[@waltergeldof1871]

Watching this Restoration on this video for this Mighty Honda Goldwing GL 1000 , makes my heart beat faster. I find it so Fascinating and with admiration how you Restore this Machine. Thank You for Sharing my Friend. Greetings,,,,Walter.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Hi Walter, Thank you for your comment. It really does make all the hard work worthwhile seeing all the great feedback for this lovely old bike 😊

[@waltergeldof1871]

@@MarkReynoldsRestorations Hi Mark. Your welcome ! My Great Compliment for you Restauration with the Beautiful Honda Goldwing. I speak you later. Greetz , Walter

[@atsumm]

Outstanding job. Owning a couple of these, it’s a great pleasure to see such a transformation. Congrats!

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Thank you 😊

[@felipealfredodeblasiramire7091]

Que gran trabajo y que gran moto ,es preciosa! Felicitaciones a los restauradores

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

gracias 😊

[@jamesleathers5488]

I had a KZ900 in the late 70s and a friend of mine had one of these. He let me ride it one day and I couldn't believe how smooth it was and surprisingly fast to boot. Nice job bringing her back to life.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

For such a big heavy bike, they really do ride well. I think it's down to the boxer engine design and low centre of gravity

[@jamesleathers5488]

@@MarkReynoldsRestorations I agree and it was really impressive. It didn't feel heavy at all.

[@candrayong7747]

GREAT JOB, BEAUTIFUL MOTORCYCLE

[@mustang1191]

Wow, what a nice job. This isn’t their first rodeo for sure. I love to see competence at work like this. Congratulations!

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Thank you. It makes all the hard work worthwhile seeing comments like this. 😊

[@arnaudd.5963]

Splendide travail, bravo 👍

[@JamesCouch777]

Wow! My hat is off to you, what an incredible job 👌

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Thank you 😁. It makes all the hard work worthwhile seeing feedback like this.

[@mickeymouse4897]

Outstanding work ... looks better than new.

[@AxelHartleben]

Love that the spraygun has the same color as the bike😂 Great job

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

It's almost identical isn't it. It wasn't planned that way 🤣

[@luizfernando-ko4gi]

Restauração incrível!! Uma moto dessas aqui no Brasil tem um preço de apartamento!! Like e inscrito do Brasil

[@mg-lz3kk]

AMAZING WORK!

[@danielrios1757]

Excelente trabajo! Preciosa restauración!! Chapó 🦯🎩

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Grazie

[@gerardomunoz4687]

Great job .. beautiful result .

[@northwind1967]

I just had one of these given to me that will need some work. I was excited to get to work on it until I saw the amazing job you did! LOL! Should be fun.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

It's very satisfying seeing the transformation. The key is patience, you will have set backs, just take your time and don't give up. Stay focused on the end result. It's more than worth it in the end.

[@peterbreuer3832]

What a beauty! 👍

[@VoodooDewey69]

Nice job guys, beautiful.👍

[@alrodney777]

Beautiful Goldwing as well.!!!

[@Nimbus12]

There was a 1979 goldwing for sale near me.......I regret not getting it. It was sweet.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

They are great bikes.😍

[@baronvonchickenpants6564]

Wow what a lovely bike

[@mtvd4all]

So beautiful 🤩 love to have one like this ❤

[@2311R]

Fantastic. Great work!

[@jorgefabianrivera7480]

Nada mas bello que esta clasica. A pesar de mi edad, no abandono la idea de poder tener una, y salir a la ruta. Este trabajo es impresionante, merecedor de mi mas sana envidia. Jajaja. Los felicito, algun dia, seguro me podre dar el gusto de esta máquina

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Gracias. Es genial ver el amor por esta bicicleta clásica de todo el mundo.

[@LabRat6619]

A great bike to restore 👏👏👏

[@Dieter3510]

Very beautyful! Great Job!

[@lupitaperes9064]

Que buen trabajo. impecable.

[@oldyoung9379]

Big work. Thank-s.

[@andywawa7227]

What a great, superb job!

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Thank you 😊

[@jacquespons9743]

Bonjour et bravo pour ce travail de restauration magnifique, pour une sublime bécane que j'adore ! Jacques ;)

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Bonjour et merci 😊

[@user-ed1ft6mi1r]

Super ! Bravo! Fantastiko ! Супер !Браво ! Фантастично!

[@Erny600]

Excelente resultado. Parabéns

[@agems56]

Ahh the good old '70's! I had the classic XS750 Triple cylinder shaft drive Yamaha touring bike in back in 1976! Then my neighbor across the street came home with a 1978 Honda Goldwing! He wouldn't trade it for mine Lol!

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Great era and great bikes 🙂

[@paoloreberto3924]

Amazing job ❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jerielyork4399]

This was an awesome restoration I'm looking at getting a 77 model and would like to do something along this line and I'm in Texas thank you God bless

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Good luck. I had great fun doing this one.

[@scrambler1961]

Respekt ! Großartige, saubere Restauration und ein schönes Bike was ich in den 80er auch mal längere Zeit fahren konnte. Die 70er, 80er Fahrzeuge hatten irgendwie mehr Character als die heutigen Fahrzeuge aber das ist bei Autos ähnlich.

[@DillyDillydave5399]

fantastic work just brilliant

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Thank you 😊

[@steveedwards90]

Now that is a thing of beauty well done

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Thank you 😊

[@luizalbertorodrigues4560]

Great jop congratulations you the best

[@ahmedsalman2861]

More than wonderful work ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sdecourcy]

Mark! Wow!

[@user-yc4dk2tw3h]

Восхищение мото и ребятам ❤❤❤👍👍👍🏋‍♀️🛵 я такой купил бы!

[@brianhudson7058]

Good job inspirational congratulations ❤

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Thank.you 🙂

[@toshikunnmix]

ホンダの名車を蘇させてくれてありがとう。 私がずっと探している車両だけど日本にはもうない、悲しい

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

見てくれてありがとう。 私はこの美しい自転車をスクラップヤードに置くことができませんでした。

[@vobchopper]

Definitely the best looking wing there ever was, and the burgundy colour was so right, but the wire wheels were better

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

I do prefer the K2 wire wheels.

[@Akifrend]

Terrific Job

[@adrianmather1519]

A great bike rode one a few times it was a friends

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

They are lovely to ride. They have a real low centre of gravity that makes them really easy to ride.

[@liammoran9168]

Magnificent job. I see you fitted a Motad. Such a pity they closed.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

I wanted to keep it original and use OEM exhausts but they were to far gone. I looked everywhere for original ones but without any luck. The Motad were the next best thing.

[@Dunkolunk]

I always road my 57 HD flh last rigid. My buddies wanted to ride to Sturgis. I found an old gold wing Aspencade. I road out and back no problems. Sold it for twice as much as I paid 10years later.

[@seafoodpakjari]

Mantap bosku ❤️

[@user-pp8rh9ku9f]

完璧な仕事に拍手👏

[@skwerldeath]

I really appreciate your skill and hard work on that wonderful bike! Looks amazing. Would you have any advice for someone looking to purchase a GL-1000? Thank you for sharing

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Thanks for your feedback, its much appreciated. As for advice I'd say look out for a bike thats original as possible. Lots of these bikes have been modified over the years and original parts are missing. Original parts can be hard to find.

[@stevef8763]

Great job.

[@martinfagan3825]

Fabulous I wish I had your skills

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Thanks, great to see the appreciation for the effort involved to bring these bikes back to life. Makes it all worthwhile 😁

[@TMKNWA]

So awesome

[@bii4u818]

waUWw ...goood job ...😍😍

[@Frank-nm9ew]

beautiful video and great work, but the magical side of this restoration is missing, namely the first start which highlights the rebirth of this motorcycle!

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

I posted a video of the first road test. My latest build I learnt from the comments and added the first start.

[@visbecqcyril7654]

Magnifique 😎💪

[@motorart4670]

Well done

[@guidomborgese]

beautiful

[@soniariwibowo3865]

Nice motorcycle😍👍

[@josejoaquintrujillorios5199]

Hola que belleza saludos cordiales desde Bogotá bendiciones

[@supastihl89]

Awesome work. Is this a hobby or a profession. The frame and chrome work looked great. A video on that would be cool. 👍🤟

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

It's just a hobby. I used to work in the classic car restoration trade but haven't done it for a living for over 10 years now. These are just little projects I'm doing at home in my garage on weekends.

[@sammychung9441]

​@@MarkReynoldsRestorations 78o87 5t

[@williagustin3973]

amazing n cool

[@joer3llc]

Great video! It's so satisfying. Did you have the chrome redone, or was it just a clean and polish? Thank you.

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

All the chrome was redone. One of the most important parts of the rebuild.

[@rosemeirejose9747]

Oi. Very good Parabéns aqui é do Brasil Abraços

[@carloseduardoromerosanchez3282]

Esta 1000 y la 750 Ford son las Reinas de todas las marcas de motos!!! Y la 1000 Kawasaki de 1978😇👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎

[@josemariacoelhocoelho6082]

Eu já tive a sensação de ver em 1978, ver uma maravilha dessa a menos de 1metro de minha pessoa na Concessionária outorgada da Honda, se chamava formula G, em pinheiros São Paulo Brasil, era a maravilha nos nossos olhos pra quem tinha condições de compra- lá, hoje vejo que estão recuperando aquela velha realidade de nós proporcionar mais um vez aquela motocicleta que pra mim , já mais foi suprada em beleza e dizeing ...

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

Foi um prazer trazê-lo de volta à vida 😊

[@xsken2675]

What an excellent restoration, top quality work all round. Did you paint the wheels or did you powder coat them?

[@MarkReynoldsRestorations]

That was the one thing i wasn't really happy with. Originally the wheels would have been polished and then lacquered. Unfortunately they were to badly corroded to polish so i had them powdercoated.

[@xsken2675]

@@MarkReynoldsRestorations They look great on the bike, those old Comstar wheels are just not designed to be taken apart for repair, so powder coating is a good option.👍

[@spartan1801]

Wow ! That bike looks like it’s just come of the production line. I’m looking for a restorer for my NC30. Can you help ?

[@carlmorgan8452]

Just stuff ------ lay up treasures in heaven