Yes, congrats!!! And Thank You! This is a great place to hang out and share information.

Ron in AZ

Congrats on the new bike. I will turn 72 on Christmas Day and have owned my '94 Wing since new and put 188,000 miles on it, but find myself enjoying my naked '76 Wings more and more lately.

As they say, "Ride on my friend".

Ron in AZ

Like others, I started riding in '63. I'm pretty sure my parents were adamant about me wearing a helmet, but I wore one because I considered it a status symbol. :lol: After one or two short, uneventful rides without one, it quickly became obvious to me that a helmet was drier, warmer and QUIETER tha...

I agree with others that you should double check the spokes. Also check the swing arm bushings, and the removeable frame section on the left side.

Good luck with your trouble shooting, and let us know what you find.

Ron in AZ

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Congrats, and welcome from rainy Arizona.

Ron

Brettchallenger: Now that's using your head for something other than a helmet rack.

Ron

Welcome from 'sunny' Arizona. I have '76 LTD and love the gold spokes and wheels. However, I also have a set of Lester wheels that I am considering installing so that I can use tubeless tires. How, might I ask, did you change the color of your wheels? Did you paint them? Powder coat? Other? They rea...

Good point! Stay tuned....

Good nite. ZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzz........ *

Very nice. But WOW! I do b'lieve that windshield is taller than my extra tall Tulsa.

Ron in AZ

In a pinch, you could try filling the hole with JB Weld, letting it set up, then drilling and tapping with the stock size. I don't believe those screws are intended to be torqued tight enough to pull through. Others might know more about it and will chime in...

Ron in AZ

Thanks. All good advice. I finally succeeded in getting my headlight back together. Basically, I was trying to use an aftermarket 'ring/reflector/lense' assembly. After obtaining an OEM setup from Ebay it went together quickly. Boring details below. Bottom line: Along with your advice and proper har...

Very nice.

Ron in AZ

Ok Guys and Dolls. I'm posting this here because it could pertain to 1000s, 1100s and the 1200 Standard, along with many other Honda street bikes of the era. I am close to finishing my project 76 LTD, and I am fighting the classic battle of inserting the headlight back into the bucket. I have tried ...

Welcome from the desert southwest. I have close friends in North Vernon.

Ron in AZ

Nice scoots!

Ron in AZ

FWIW, Back to the original question regarding gage face colors, I am very fortunate to be the proud owner of 3 Gold Wings, 2 of which are 1976 GL1000s. As you can see from my avatar, my 'standard' Wing has green faces. However, my LTD has black faces (see attached). Not sure this is any help, but......

Those lights look great and appear to work great, too. Could you provide any purchase information?

Thanks. Ron in AZ

Sorry to hear this. Hang in there.

Ron in AZ

Re cleaning switches: Stu Oltman recommends electronic contact cleaner spray that does not contain acetone. Eg. is listed as safe for plastic.

Ron in AZ

Perhaps the alternator belt is too tight and it's putting undue side stress on the crankshaft?

Ron in AZ

I'm guessing that the desire for the kickstarter is a matter of reassurance should the battery get weak. Got it. The guage issue could be addressed with an aftermarket replacement for the 3rd unit, because the early models have fuel and temp guages. As for the wheels, you could swap them, which woul...

Very nice. Has Hound Dawg got his/her first ride yet?

Ron in AZ

I would suggest a ride down to see the Crazyhorse Monument. It is awesome considering that it is being created with no government money, just donations. I was lucky to visit several years ago on a day that they did a Night Blast. Worth a side trip.

Ron in AZ

Sad to hear. Are there family members to keep it going?

Ron in AZ

PS. FWIW I just bought a one owner '76 Wing originally purchased at Garvis Honda in Des Moines.