Differences Between Standard and LTD 1976

GL_Steve · Post by **GL_Steve** » Tue Feb 28, 2017 6:51 pm

The guy I bought my bike off of figured it was an LTD because of the gold painted wheels but I don't think it is.

What distinguishes a standard from an LTD? All I could find on WIKI is this " Honda announced the GL1000 LTD with distinctive insignia and color scheme (e.g., gold stripes, gold wheels)[16] plus some extra amenities"

What were the extra amenities? The insignias are in a box and don't say LTD, but they may not be original either...

Fred Camper · Post by **Fred Camper** » Tue Feb 28, 2017 9:41 pm

Most bolts and the side stand were chrome on the LTD. The wine brown paint and gold accents were also unique. The seat and bars were different and became standard in 1977. The gas cap was also chrome. The wheels were gold anodized.

dingdong · Post by **dingdong** » Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:51 am

Check your engine / frame numbers and carb numbers. Compare. http://www.randakksblog.com/gl1000-vin- ... explained/

GL_Steve · Post by **GL_Steve** » Wed Mar 01, 2017 9:40 am

Thanks guys.

If I'm reading the numbers right, this bike is not LTD and was originally a USA bike.

Steve

silverbullet05 · Post by **silverbullet05** » Sun Mar 05, 2017 3:56 pm

I believe the side covers were different also.

Bogdanbonea · Post by **Bogdanbonea** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 1:47 am

Hi, sorry but I find this VIN numbers decodification rather confusing in the Randkksblog explanation, at least for 1975 model. Could anyone help me and explain this code: GL11016581? Many thanks, Bogdan

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