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- Sat Apr 21, 2018 11:22 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Can beads put a tire out of balance
- Replies: 15
- Views: 367
Re: Can beads put a tire out of balance
Reality is not one MC tire manufacturer recommends beads and their use will in fact void the tire warranty. They serve their purpose in OTR trucks. 

- Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:15 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: 2000 GL1500SE intermittent no start
- Replies: 31
- Views: 980
Re: 2000 GL1500SE intermittent no start
I would not be in such a hurry messing around to engage starter when reverse lever is not either fully up or down as you might be getting to know how to replace reverse gears next.
- Mon Apr 16, 2018 5:36 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Little oil leak ,air assist
- Replies: 1
- Views: 127
Re: Little oil leak ,air assist
Yes, any fluid/oil sharing the same space with a compressed gas will want to escape with a full and sudden purge of air and no if the MC is on the centerstand with a slow or gradual drawing down of air pressure.
Then again it may have previously been overfilled.

Then again it may have previously been overfilled.

- Mon Apr 16, 2018 4:39 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Popping on deceleration
- Replies: 5
- Views: 170
Re: Popping on deceleration
Your MC is experiencing a problem and for me to speculate why a particular component might be misbehaving at times is premature before some very simple checks are done. The 1500 is just way too complex for easy answers most of the time. 

- Mon Apr 16, 2018 2:54 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Popping on deceleration
- Replies: 5
- Views: 170
Re: Popping on deceleration
The popping on deceleration is usually caused by an excessive amount of air being pumped into the exhaust (an emission requirement thing). First off check for an exhaust system that might be starting to rot out. Next thing to check is the AIR injection system which requires air filter removal to mon...
- Sun Apr 15, 2018 4:10 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: alternator question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 347
Re: alternator question
This thread is loaded with pictures showing correct orientation.
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=41258&p=254912#p254912
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=41258&p=254912#p254912
- Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:10 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: 1997 SE Bogs down below 1800 rpm after Carb Rebuild
- Replies: 12
- Views: 317
Re: 1997 SE Bogs down below 1800 rpm after Carb Rebuild
If you end up getting around 38MPG or more highway that was the problem, if not then turning the sync screw simply cancelled out the weak running bank of cylinders.
- Fri Apr 13, 2018 5:44 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: GL1500 turn signal to led
- Replies: 9
- Views: 425
- Thu Apr 12, 2018 7:22 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: 1997 SE Bogs down below 1800 rpm after Carb Rebuild
- Replies: 12
- Views: 317
Re: 1997 SE Bogs down below 1800 rpm after Carb Rebuild
How did you set the float levels?
- Sun Apr 08, 2018 6:53 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Fork spring cap removal
- Replies: 3
- Views: 220
Re: Fork spring cap removal
OEM springs are very easy to do and no special tools needed.
- Sat Apr 07, 2018 6:18 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Strong gas smell on shutdown
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2832
Re: Strong gas smell on shutdown
Just got done replacing the sub filter and while it was apart you can see plain as day like WingAdmin said, the gas cap vents straight to the atmosphere. I know some said it's not normal but I can see how it is so common, the orange/red braided line from the gas cap goes straight down behind the al...
- Sat Mar 31, 2018 11:21 am
- Forum: GL1200 Information & Questions
- Topic: '85 LTD Missing and Losing Power
- Replies: 17
- Views: 507
Re: '85 LTD Missing and Losing Power
Checking fuel pressure when engine is not acting up is an invalid assumption that all is well there. Ride the bike with gauge connected until it acts up for a definitive answer of fuel pump health. A heat related issue with coils would be more likely with MC stationary, going down the road provides ...
- Fri Mar 30, 2018 6:18 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: 1997 GL 1500 alternator rapping noise?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 603
Re: 1997 GL 1500 alternator rapping noise?
Much better picture than the one I found (I think the guy got frustrated trying to get his Compu-Fire alternator in and decided the solution was to hack a chunk out of the engine). OMG :shock: I wouldn't have that guy put air in a tire. I will throw a pic of mine in the ring showing correct install...
- Fri Mar 30, 2018 5:46 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Oil and coolant
- Replies: 10
- Views: 408
Re: Oil and coolant
When replaced with Prestone or similar your coolant will be good for five years per the manufacturer. I would bet no one on the forum is changing their automobile coolant every two years. 

- Sun Mar 25, 2018 5:42 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Electrics
- Replies: 5
- Views: 326
Re: Electrics
Check the electrical connections that the #3 relay plug into likely some burning/overheating going on there and is often due to owner added electrical loads.
- Sat Mar 24, 2018 4:10 am
- Forum: Goldwing Chat
- Topic: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
- Replies: 3
- Views: 560
Re: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Nice farewell
and many more miles to go.




- Mon Mar 19, 2018 6:18 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Strong gas smell on shutdown
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2832
Re: Strong gas smell on shutdown
deleted operator error
- Mon Mar 19, 2018 3:59 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Best AGM Battery for my 1989 GL1500
- Replies: 3
- Views: 248
Re: Best AGM Battery for my 1989 GL1500
You get what you pay for the bargain brands have noticeably cheaper posts/lugs. This is what I have going on four years now.
http://cyclemax.com/inc/sdetail/gl1000_ ... 744/138559

http://cyclemax.com/inc/sdetail/gl1000_ ... 744/138559
- Mon Mar 19, 2018 3:03 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Strong gas smell on shutdown
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2832
- Fri Mar 16, 2018 2:39 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: turn signal switch in steering head
- Replies: 3
- Views: 266
- Thu Mar 15, 2018 2:56 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: bent in engine guard
- Replies: 2
- Views: 248
Re: bent in engine guard
I have used a slide hammer with 2 jaw puller to get them back out and straight.
- Wed Mar 14, 2018 2:37 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Strong gas smell on shutdown
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2832
Re: Strong gas smell on shutdown
I can guarantee that when new the MC did not spew gas fumes to fill a garage and it needs an inspection to determine the origin. 

- Sun Mar 11, 2018 7:31 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: 91 Interstate Starting System Diagram?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 344
Re: 91 Interstate Starting System Diagram?
Parked for three years? Your carburetors are plugged. Remove top shelter and remove petcock output hose, attach another hose to catch any fuel and crank over again looking for fuel flow. If fuel flows reattach hose then spray some carb cleaner/starting fluid into intake air stream (where cardboard i...
- Sun Mar 11, 2018 6:37 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Poor Cold Start. Engine wont fire with starter engaged
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2238
Re: Poor Cold Start. Engine wont fire with starter engaged
A charging voltage of only 13.5V is at the bottom of barrel for a fast idle and will contribute to having a weak battery. This could be from additional lights added and when your brake lights and fans kick on will drop voltages even further. Your machine would likely benefit from a high output alter...
- Sat Mar 10, 2018 4:35 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Poor Cold Start. Engine wont fire with starter engaged
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2238
Re: Poor Cold Start. Engine wont fire with starter engaged
12.4V is a sign of a discharged battery and I would be checking charging system voltages as a reason.