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norm memery
11-02-2009, 03:13 PM
Hi how do i tell if i have a 75 or 76 goldwing..... thanks Norm

Two Wheel Wing
11-02-2009, 03:54 PM
My guess would be the only way to know for sure would be the VIN #.

norm memery
11-02-2009, 04:02 PM
vin gl11011735

ronzilla
11-02-2009, 06:07 PM
... Howdy ... I Don't Know How To Read All Of The Vin. But Somebody Here Will ... Happy Trails

fossil92
11-03-2009, 05:58 AM
Norm, I know this may not be as easy as asking, but probably the best way to assure that you are getting the right info would be to call local Honda dealer & have them verify it through database. I'm not quite sure how to interpet the sequence either.

detdrbuzzard
11-03-2009, 06:57 AM
look on the plate on the head tube and the year of manufacture should be on it

78AzWing
11-29-2009, 11:23 PM
Norm:

GL1-1 in the VIN means you have a first year GoldWing.
GL1-2 would be a '76, GL1-3 would be a '77, GL1-4 would be a '78, and GL1-41 is a '79.:rolleyes:

Engine numbers go the same way, but with an E in them (GL 1E-1 for a '75, and so on)
Engine numbers and VIN numbers don't match numerically. What I mean is if your VIN and engine numbers are the same, then you have a very rare machine.:cool: