Registered this morning

[sos]

I was told about this forum yesterday. Great to have a specific source for these old and unique bikes. I have had a 1973 that I pulled out of a junk yard a few years ago. It now runs and rides, but it has a long way to go. Fortunately it does have the adjustable omni-phase balancer recall and the extended sump.

I'll look forward to seeing this one grow!

John

[farmrjohn]

Great, welcome! I guess we can call ourselves "charter members"!

Does yours have a replacement engine (different or no serial number) or were the modifications done to the original? I'm really enjoying riding my '74

John

[sos]

I'll have to look. Mine is at home today, I brought my 1976 GL1000 to work.  know there is a serial number on the engine, but I don't remember what it is. Usually the engine and frame serial numbers are different on Japanese bikes, so I am not sure I could tell.

[farmrjohn]

The engine number is on the front of the case, just below the starter motor. I'm pretty sure the TXs came with matching numbers, my 74 did for sure.

[sos]

Jul 31, 2014 10:15:20 GMT -5 farmrjohn said:

The engine number is on the front of the case, just below the starter motor. I'm pretty sure the TXs came with matching numbers, my 74 did for sure.

Sure enough. Mine do match. Most Japanese bikes do not. I' have to check the Yamahas more closely.

[oledirtydoc]

Cool sos i have a 79 gl1000 as well .haven't ridden her in a few years as haven't felt like changing the water pump .

[sos]

I might be taking GL1000 today as the battery in the TX is dead. My fault for trying to run a 1.3 ah battery in it;)