For Sale: 1979 GL1000, 18.5K mi. Museum Quality

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Hello, the verbiage below is from my eBay auction, which ends 23Aug23. If a member would like to buy the moto please message me. I would sell to a member for the reserve price is less than the Buy It Now price of $17.5k.
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1979 Honda GL1000, 18,574 miles, in perfect condition with Florida Title
Investment quality touring motorcycle, which has been preserved and lightly used for 45 years.
First Place Award by the American Gold Wing Association
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Photos: click on the URL links below the description to view additional photos in the following categories: Overall, Mechanical, Luggage_Seat_Windscreen_Exhaust, June 2016 Bike Show, GL1000 at purchase, Fuel Tank_SidePanels_Electrical_Instruments, Documentation_Decals_Seat_Controls, Detail, Best 80 photos
Video: click on URL link below the description to view a 5 minute video from cold start to a good run on mountain road (upload to eBay server failed).
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This is a significant piece of motorcycle history. It is the first GoldWing series that Honda offered as the Standard Tourer motorcycle before Honda added weight and complexity – a conversion, which created the Touring motorcycle class to this day – it was a sound platform for the Tourers that evolved in the latter series.

This example is unique:
• Condition is “Museum Quality” with very few miles (average 420 miles per year).
• Period Correct, Samsonite Touring Luggage System with chrome Tri-Bar mounting (lockable, detachable, removable)
• ADCO chrome, padded backrest with zippered pocket
• Preserved by only two owners and performs flawlessly in every respect.

History:
1st Owner: 39 years (16k miles). A professional technician at a German, new car dealership in Georgia. Prior to my purchase: he rebuilt the carburetors (Genuine Honda components), replaced the timing belt with same, adjusted valves, added DynaCoil ignition, integrated electrical connections for heated clothing, added an on/off headlight switch (hidden behind the housing), added an SAE battery maintainer connection, and replaced all fluids.

The cosmetic condition shows that both he and I kept it out of the sun and rode in good weather. The mechanical condition shows that both of us maintained and used the moto in proper form.

2nd Owner: 6 years (2k miles). I am a meticulous motorcycle enthusiast and collector at home in the mountains of North Carolina and in Tampa, Florida. Replaced tires with Bridgestone Battlax rubber (3 years ago). After much searching was fortunate to have found the Samsonite moto bags, the original TriBar mounting system, Samsonite waterproof nylon luggage covers with elastic banding, Samsonite luggage key, and the brass key to remove the bags from the mounts, an ADCO backrest, a nicely integrated, small clear windscreen with no scratches, and a premium fork brace. These additions are completely reversible. They add secure space for jackets, etc. as the day warms, keep the center of gravity low for handling, and add comfort for the rider and the occasional passenger. Those items are included in the sale as well as an indoor moto cover (in blue), the original Honda Service Manual from the PO. Located in the top compartment above the air cleaner are: the original/complete Honda Tool Kit in the Honda cloth roll, and the original 1979 GL1000 Owners Manual.

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Useful Things: an auxiliary USB charging module with voltmeter readout (OK, but not as accurate as the analog gauge in the instrument panel) is mounted low on the R handlebar to charge phone.
There is a mechanical Cruise Control, i.e. friction throttle control on the R throttle grip – this helps in warming the engine to operating temperature without using the choke too much, keeping the spark plugs clean. It may be used riding on an Interstate Highway to lessen hand fatigue.
The headlamp off/on switch located behind the lamp housing is useful when starting/warming/idling the engine to reduce current draw when not on the road.
An interesting detail: spare fuses are located in a rubber holder tucked in the tray under the top cover.
Maintenance: all of the fluids were changed again three years ago (4T Mobil 10W-40 moto racing oil, Honda oil filter, air filters cleaned, driveshaft splines lubricated with Honda Moly 60 Paste, F/R brake fluid flushed, radiator coolant flushed with XEREX. The next owner can consider flushing the brake system and radiator within a year or two dependent on use.
Storage: the reason that all the systems continue to function perfectly and the cosmetics are so good (considering the moto is used very little) is because; when stored the carburetors are drained of ethanol-free gasoline, Marine Sta-Bil added to a full tank of fuel, and an 0.8VDC BatterTender is connected to the Yuasa AGM battery.

Observations: the GL is powerful with a nice mid-RPM growl (see/hear video,), handles flawlessly due to the low drivetrain mass and high-grip, premium tires.
This motorcycle is pleasing to look at just sitting on the center stand, and a blast to ride briskly in the mountains.
The ride height is low, making the moto easy to saddle up/off, and to accelerate from a stop without the drama of killing the engine in traffic. There is no need for reverse gearing as in the latter models to back out of parking or to place in your garage.
I have other classic motorcycles from Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki and state with confidence that the first series GL has supeb build quality and attention to detail (see the additional photos).

In 2019 this Gl1000 was awarded First Place by the American Honda GoldWing Association (national event, not a local show).
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PICKUP LOCATION: Glenville, North Carolina U.S.A. (1 hr from Asheville NC, 2.5 hrs from Atlanta GA, Knoxville TN, Greenville SC, 3 hrs from Charlotte NC).
COMMUNICATION: I can respond to inquiries for more information and provide additional photos via the messaging system.
PAYMENT: after the deposit, the balance can be sent by electronic deposit. I will date and sign the Florida title over to the buyer (not with a blank for buyer name), and send with tracking via UPS or USPS.
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Photos/Video: Click on the following URL links to view the run video and additional photos:

Video: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipO ... 5XVllRTDJR
Overall: https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipO ... 5BW0C5_UWe
Mechanical: https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipP ... dGxSoUuot1
Luggage_Seat_Windscreen_Exhaust:
https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipP ... kKMovJTfp4
June 2016 Bike Show: https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipM ... DsypppQski
GL1000 at purchase 2016: https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipN ... OdKfrBUx0_
Fuel Tank_SidePanels_Electrical_Instruments:
https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipM ... p5iyrCRgLU
Documentation_Decals_Seat_Controls:
https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipN ... bTWIBe7QXu
Details: https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipP ... psoBTKXvvp
Best 80: https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipO ... irsLZUfsu9