1977 Honda Gold Wing GL1000
GL1000′77 - The third year for the Gold Wing (GL1000 ‘77) was introduced in 1977 with three available colors: Candy Antares Red, Candy Sirus Blue, and Black. Fairings, common on newer Gold Wings, were still an add-on accessory. The side cover decal reads “Gold Wing GL1000″ The face of the instruments changed to black with green KPH markings. The exhaust system was black with a solid chrome shield and chrome tailpipe. The spoke wheels had aluminum rims. The handlebars were higher and recontoured than in the previous two years. The saddle had a dual contour. The SOHC engine displaced 999cc and had only two valves per cylinder. The engine was an opposed four cylinder similar to the BMW. Interestingly, it also duplicated the BMW by incorporating a shaft drive. The transmission was a five-speed. The frame serial number began GL1-3000001 while the engine serial number began GL1E-3000006.
