1979-1981 Honda GL1100 Gold Wing Owners Workshop Manual

Honda GL1100 Gold Wing 1979–1981 Workshop Reference

• Built for owners and workshops servicing the 1979–1981 Honda GL1100 Gold Wing, including Standard and Interstate variants
• Original Haynes publication, ISBN 0 85698 669 X, 1993 edition
• Contains 17 exploded-view diagrams and 6 technical specification tables
• File link appears in your order confirmation straight away
• Permanent availability in your purchase account — no re-buy required
• Indexed PDF search covers every chapter and appendix
• Suitable for printing individual sections for shop-floor use
• This manual documents the 1085 cc flat-four engine transition and the specific maintenance requirements for the 1979–1981 model series

Internal Documentation Structure

The 182-page publication details the mechanical architecture of the 1979–1981 Honda GL1100 Gold Wing. Early sections cover routine maintenance schedules, including lubrication intervals and adjustments for the control cables. Subsequent chapters document the engine and transmission, focusing on the flat-four configuration, clutch assembly, and gearbox internals. The text explores the cooling system, fuel delivery via the Keihin VB carburetors, ignition timing, and the electrical system including starter components.

Specification and Reference Data

Technical data is provided for critical clearances, fastener torques, and system capacities to assist in identification and verification. The manual lists the Honda GL1100 Gold Wing 1979–1981 engine oil capacity as 3.2 liters after draining. Valve clearance for the inlet is listed at 0.10 mm in the cylinder head specification table. Idle speed for the carburetors is specified at 950 ± 100 rpm. Detailed charts cover electrical sensor values, suspension pressures, and internal engine tolerances. Reference how factory workshop documentation is structured to understand the technical depth provided in this factory-authorized text. This is a 182-page professional workshop manual covering the 1979–1981 Honda GL1100 Gold Wing, documenting engine, chassis, electrical, and fuel-injection specifications for the 1085 cc flat-four powertrain.