FAQ22 - How do I know if my Honda GoldWing is "stock"?

FAQ22 - How do I know if my Honda Goldwing is "stock"?

Determining whether or not an older Gold Wing model is stock can be difficult if you are not the original owner. Identifying the identification numbers of the VIN, carburetors, engine, frame and final drive will help.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is on the safety certification label on the left side of the steering head.

The Carburetor Model Identification Number is on the top of the carburetor mounting flange of the GL1000.

Shown is  carburetor ID 758A from a 1976.

The carburetor ID of a GL1100 can be found on the left side of the carburetor body. 

On the GL1200, the carb ID is on the inside of the carburetor bodies.

Honda installed Keihin constant vacuum or constant velocity carburetors in its Gold Wings and the name Keihin should be cast into the body. GL1000 had different carburetors for each of its model years.

• GL1000 Carb IDs: 1975 - 755A,  1976 - 758A, 1977 - 764A, 1978 and 1979 - 769A (prior to 1-1-78) and 771A (emission control manufactured after 12-31-77)
• GL1100 Carb IDs: VB48A and VB48C
• GL1200 Carb IDs: VB53A, VB53B, VB53C and VB53D, as well as California VB55A, VB55B, VB55C and VB55D

Engine and frame serial numbers are typically close in number range if they are original.

Engine Serial Number is stamped on the top right side of the crankcase.

• Cylinder bores: GL1000 - 72 mm (2.834 inc.), GL1100 - 75 mm (2.953 in.) , GL1200 - 75.5 (2.97 in.)

Frame Serial Number is stamped on the right side of the steering head.

Final drive Serial Number is on the left or final gear case near the pinion flange.