1978 Honda Gold Wing GL1000
GL1000′78 - The fourth year for the Gold Wing (GL1000 ‘78) was introduced in 1978 with three available colors: Candy Limited Maroon, Candy Grandeur 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 were black with red KPH markings. An instrument panel was added to the center pod. The exhaust system was new and solid chrome. The wheels now had five “spokes” and were silver comstar wheels. 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 GL1-4000001 while the engine serial number began GL1E-4000001
