1979 Honda Gold Wing GL1000
GL1000′79 - The fifth (and last) year for the 1000cc Gold Wing (GL1000 ‘79) was introduced in 1979 with three available colors: Candy Limited Maroon, Candy Grandeur Blue, and Candy Burgundy. 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. As in the previous year an instrument panel was added to the center pod. The exhaust system was solid chrome. The turn signals were rectangular rather than round. The tail light had a ribbed lens and two bulbs. The control levers were black. The silver comstar wheels had five “spokes.” 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 GL1-4100001 while the engine serial number began GL1E-4100001
