Zimco;Do you still have any grab-rails( bumpers) for the 77 gl. Don't care about the condition.

Have removed the fairing from my 77gl and have been told I should put on fork braces to imorove the handling. Any ideas greatfully accepted as too where I can locate said braces. Willing to buy or trade.

You found a pair of side covers from a 78 that fit a 77?

Tried a set of 78 side covers on my 77. Didn't come close to fitting.

Might have to get one made. Check with your local marine/boat repair shop or check the yellow pages for re-uphosterly. best I can do.

http://www.diymotorcycleseat.com/index.php
A good link for seat repairs and mods.

This forum and the admin and the people on it are the best. All the best of the season and a Happy New Year to all.

To the persons on this site that have helped me bring my 77 gl1000 back from near death to a living breathing ride. Thank you.

I know it seems like an easy fix. The regulator is right there under the left panel. Seems to be held in by just a few clips. Damned if I can get it to move in or out. Would really like to remove and replace as it is showing all the classic symptoms of breaking down. Fuel gauge and temp gauge showin...

I did get it figured out and took it for a 200 mile spin to check it out. Excellent day.

Thought I was going to have to pull an all nighter. Managed to get the switch fixed tho. Joined the wire to another one to lengthen the broken wire then soldered that to the connection. Hope it lasts. Will take it for a short ride tomorrow and see.

This is the culprit. A short ( what color, I'm color blind) wire leading to the start button. If I knew the color I might be able to ( if its ground( :idea: ) I might be able to fix. tight spot tho. Any one know if the starter button wire has any room to move in the handle bar. Would be nice if I co...

:( I have successfully re+re the throttle cable which broke on me 2 days ago. That was easier than I expected( to change the throttle cables) and frustrating because of some stripped srcews. I even got that sorted out after a little storm braining and some drills. But damn, I'm stomped cause no the ...

:oops: Before I knew what I was doing I had the cable itself drawn into the covering and then it wouldn't go back. Have already removed the cable but have discovered the screws holding the killswitch/throttle housing have the heads stripped. :( Have found a new pull throttle cable that is supposed t...

Sorry, no warning. I checked these as I checked all connections when I lubed the cables. The soldering holding the cable in place gave way allowing the cable to slide thru the retainer. There was no fraying or even any worn spots. On looking at the cable after it looks almost brand new. no rust or w...

So there I am, riding a long on a partially restored dream and whammo. Damn I love this bike, that is until something else needs re/re. Anybody know if OEM parts are still available for a 77 gl1000 throttle cable.

Last weekend after finishing up some work ( electrical) I took my 77gw for a spin and got roughly 42 mpg. Took it out today ( nice and sunny) and only got 36 mpg. Everything seemed to be running smoothly and I averaged 3000 rpm, also noticed that my fuel filter seemed to be only half full, the rest ...

Rear wheel removed and greased, rear brakes checked, timing belts replaced, new head rt side( cams and towers from original),new gaskets and oil seals rt side head, valves adjusted, timing done, carbs cleaned and synched,headers and muffler removed and painted, new water pump( along with all the sea...

Thanks for the link to straight wings in Langley. Been looking for somewhere close.

lube the throttle till the fluid comes out the end. Working the throttle back and forth as you do so.

So I'm in the process of re/re/re trying to paint without any runs, drips, orange peel effect and am getting frustrated as all h....l.
. Anyone have anygood painting tips for a diyer. While I still have some hair left.

Welcome to this great group of gw fans. And sure post pics, we all like pics.

They make wood kits for these. Where did you see them.

Yes I know people don't like/trust saber cycle, but you know what . they have their items in stock and ship right away. So far crescentmoon has advertised they have the item I was looking for( They didn't). Only found this out by phoning. Didn't answer any of my emails. Not good bussiness in my opin...

Sorry to hear you're still having problems. If you need someone to service the carbs I can recommend my mechanic at Annex motorcycle parts in Nanaimo, or Classic motorcycles in Errington(just outside Parksville in Coombs). Annex definetely charges less and rides a GW himself. He's doing my water pum...