Honda Goldwing GL1000 1977

The ‘77 Goldie after careful consideration had the original flat-four engine from the bikereplaced and took to the frame with vigour. The tabs were removed. A rear loop was installed. Laser-cut bracing was fitted and then the real magic happened — a whopping 1520cc six-cylinder engine from a Honda Valkyrie was installed, resplendent with polished ‘50th-anniversary’ valve covers.
The fit wasn’t exact, so parts of the frame and swingarm were also removed to free up enough real estate to fit the two extra cylinders. With some modified mounting points and not too much effort the new engine was sitting square and looking damn good.