Honda GL 1000 User Manual

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SERVICE INFORMATION
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MAINTENANCE OPER.ATIONS
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TUNE-UP
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ENGINE REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
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ENGINETOP END REPAIR
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ENGINE LOWER END REPAIR
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7 LUBRICATION SYSTEM
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COOLING SYSTEM
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9 FUEL SYSTEM
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10 CLUTCH
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11 TRANSMISSION
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12 FINAL DRIVE
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FRAME AND SUSPENSION
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14 BRAKES AND WHEEL ASSEMBLIES
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ELECTRIC STARTER
16 IGNITION
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17 LIGHTS, SWITCHES, AND INSTRUMENTS
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GL·1000 SHOP MANUAL
1978 AmerIcan Honda Motor Co., Inc.
U.S.A. 7·78
This manual contains inf()rmaticln
for several model years, You may
notice
some minor appearance
differences
from your mo·torl~vclle.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The GL 1000 Manual is divided
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vehicle
on this page and use
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Each includes the

Honda GL 1000 Specifications

General

Compression Ratio	9.2:1
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Swingarm with dual shocks
Front Brake	Dual disc
Rear Brake	Single disc
Front Tire	3.50-19
Rear Tire	4.50-17
Dry Weight	265 kg (584 lbs)
Fuel Capacity	19 liters (5.0 US gallons)
Bore x Stroke	72.0 mm x 61.4 mm
Fuel System	4 Keihin carburetors