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Assuming it's not a CDi ignition I think GL1000 Goldwings had a coil combined with a ballast resistor. So expect a much lower primary resistance than the standard 'Honda-4" coils. From memory it should be around 2.7 Ohms and the ballast resistor about the same. But Bryan's manual will hopefully confirm this. All I am really saying is that if you encounter a low resistance reading (around half of the 4-5 Ohms for a Honda 4 coil) then don't worry, chances are it's OK.
If it helps the overview for OP, electronic equipped makes use of low ohm rating because they can control the switched on time, dwell, on a fixed time basis and irrespective of engine rpm.Points based systems have dwell in angles of crank but with it changing/shortening as revs rise on time basis. Too low ohm rating leaves the coils on too long during low rpm if they are paired. Low ohms rating on points may overheat coils in drawing too much from supply at low rpm. High ohms on electronic may give high rpm compromise as it remains not fully saturated when supply is terminated to fire plugs.
Big problem with the 1000 was they had 9v ballasted coils to get better spark for starting, like 70' fords and vauxhalls
It is so rare for coils to fail electrcaly that i cant remember a set! the wires do get old but Ash'fix cures that.