1976 Honda GL1000 Goldwing LTD Limited Edition 1 of only 2000

This is Honda's one year only Limited Edition Goldwing produced in 1976. They imported approximately 2000 of these into the US that year. If you are taking the time to read this then you know this bike has many unique features. Honda chromed just about everything they could think of on these bikes including the radiator surround. rille. etcock. rackets and many fasteners that don't even show. The chrome is also much higher quality than that found on stock bikes. In addition to the extra chrome the wheels and spokes are gold anodized. he quilt pattern seat has a step in it and there are special emblems on the side covers. The owner's manual is gold stamped leather bound and the tools are chrome plated in a leather roll. It even has a retractable leather key fob. This particular bike was purchased new at one of New England's oldest dealerships. ifford Honda. irca 1960. It has only had two adult owners. oth of whom I have spoken to concerning the details of this bike. It was always dealer serviced and properly cared for. It had been sitting for some time when it came to me. All the maintenance operations have been performed as well as any necessary repairs. These include extensive carburator cleaning. djustment and sync. ew fuel lines. uel pump. rake system service with master cylinder rebuilding. tarter and battery replacement. ew tires mounted and balanced. omplete tune up. ork seals. askets. eals and many misc. items that needed attention. Many hours of cleaning. olishing and detailing have been spent to bring out the beauty of this original paint bike. There are two period correct options on the bike-a short backrest/seat rail combo and an engine guard. There is absolutely no corrosion in or on this bike and that includes the gas tank which is spotless. The bike starts up quickly and settles down to a nice idle once warm. There are no unusual noises. eaks or smoke. It rides. andles and brakes as I remember them when when they were new. It is extremely smooth and tractable. This motorcycle was restored by 3 enthusiasts each of whom has been riding and working on bikes for over 40 years. I am a retired contractor who enjoys finding. estoring and passing these bikes on to good homes. It is investment quality and our hope is that it will go to a museum or private collection where it can be preserved. Additional pictures as well as a video can be seen in the Long Plain Vintage Motorcycle Collection on Facebook. Please Email me with any questions or concerns before you bid. I can also be reached at 508 823-7327 before 7PM EST. I reserve the right to end the auction at any time as the bike is for sale locally. $200 deposit within 24 hours. alance within 7 days. I can assist in shipping from my place of business. Member VJMC. SAOCNE and Hog National. On Apr-13-15 at 06:44:49 PDT. seller added the following information:Click here to see videoOn Apr-13-15 at 07:00:23 PDT. seller added the following information:CORRECTION: Please click this link to view video