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  • Goldwing GL1200 DIY How-To Articles • goldwingdocs.com
  • GoldwingDocs GL1200 How-To Articles

    Our illustrated How-To articles are among the best you'll find anywhere. We have step-by-step guidance on things as as simple as how to change your engine oil to complex tasks such as how to replace a failed water pump. We give you far more detailed instructions than the Honda service manuals, letting even beginning home mechanics tackle unfamiliar repairs and maintenance with confidence.

    Have problems or questions? No problem, just ask online, there are an army of helpful people just waiting to get you successfully through your repair or maintenance project.

    And, of course, just like everything else at GoldwingDocs....it's all free!

    There are separate How-To sections for each type of Goldwing. Keep in mind that many of the procedures are at least partly applicable to all models. So if you don't see the procedure you're looking for in your model's section, check the others. Want to contribute one yourself? We'd love to have it!


    GL1200 DIY Articles


       1200 training wheels
       1984 gl1200a Sound system upgrade
       1985 GL1200 LE Maintenance - Rear/Final Drive Maintenance
       1985 GL1200 LTD LED Headlight Install
       1985 GL1200 LTD Maintenance - Clutch Handle Bushing Replacement
       1985 GL1200 Regulator/Rectifier Testing
       1985 Limited PB Sensor Replacement
       1985 LTD Fuel Pump Replacement
       86 GL1200 SEi compressor removal procedure
       A new method of demounting and remounting tires on rims
       Alternator Conversion Video
       Bonding Saddlebag cracks
       CB radio added to GL1200
       Chinese Brake rotors
       Cleaning the momentary switch for the compressor
       Cleaning Your compressor’s increase and decrease buttons
       Convert cornering lights to high-output LED for only $22
       Converting the LTD/SE-I auto-leveling controls to a three sw
       Converting the Radio and C.B radio switches to match the LTD
       Creating A Restoration Log and Show Book
       Derusting Your Gas Tank
       Do It Yourself Grip Repair
       Easy Grommet Repair
       Electrical Connections Wiring Harness
       Fixing a broken lever
       Fixing Broken Fairing Mirror Mount
       Fixing Loud fuel pump ticking in gl1200
       GL 1200I clutch nut removal
       gl1200 1987 Main fairing change
       GL1200 Aspencade Ignition Switch Voltage loss
       GL1200 different voltmeter install
       GL1200 Speed Sensor failures & repair
       GL1200A Clutch Disc Replacement - In Bike - HOW TO
       GL1200A Rear Wheel Removal
       GL1500 Forks/wheel/tire on a GL1200?? YES you can!
       Glove box latch and mirror repair
       Hand made regulator rectifier
       Harley Mufflers on the Cheap
       Homemade lid/cover keepers
       How to "read" used spark plugs
       How to add a trunk rack to your bike
       How to articles
       How to Check your oil: You're doing it WRONG!
       How to Clean the compressor selection switch on a GL1200
       How to connect ext audio to GL1200 radio
       How to fasten cargo to your bike (VIDEO)
       How to fix broken plastic bodywork (includes VIDEO)
       How to get your bike ready for the riding season
       How to install a windshield vent
       How to install Dyna Beads in your tires
       How to keep from losing your side covers
       How to make a Glove Box Size Owner’s Manual from a PDF
       How to make your own ethanol-free gasoline
       How to Predict Catastrophic GL1200 Stator Failure
       How to prevent cross-threading fasteners
       How to refinish aluminum covers
       How to remove and reinstall your headlight
       How to remove Head light on 1984 GL1200
       How to remove seized pistons from brake calipers
       How to remove the starter without removing exhaust
       How to remove, analyze, gap and replace your spark plugs
       How to repair brittle plastic
       How to repair broken plastic tabs
       How to repair the C.B. Blank-out Plate from two different pl
       How to repair the front brake/Cruise Control cutoff switch
       How to replace your speedometer cable
       How to Restore old hard rubber parts
       How to resurface your heads
       How to tell the age of your tires
       How to tie down Goldwings for transport
       How to use a motorcycle lift
       How to winterize your motorcycle
       Improving spark plug performance
       iPhone controlled garage door opener
       J&M Elite 787 Headset Review - and Installation How To
       kickstand indicator light
       Kickstand Installation
       Main Fuse Mod can be used on many Hondas with Dogbone Fuse
       Making your own set of Car to Bike jumper cables.
       MPH to KPH quick fix
       My home made pulley for an external alternator
       Polishing Diamond Plate or Aluminum
       Poorboy alternator conversion on my GL1200A
       Rebuilding forks
       Rebuilding your seat
       Removing a sheared spark plug
       repair/rejuvenate electrical plugs...the right way
       Sluggish Starter?
       Starter removal: 1984 1200 Aspencade - minimum parts removal
       Stock Grip Instalation
       Stuffing a 1500 rear end in a 1200....
       The 1983 F250 Gasser Starter Solenoid “How To” write up!
       The LED headlight “How To” post
       Timing belt tensioner pulley bearing replacement
       Video: How to correctly use an adjustable crescent wrench
       Video: How to get a Goldwing on and off the center stand
       Warranty Failure of GL1200 replacement stator
       Welding Plastic
       Wingleader Side Cover Rail Installation
       Your motorcycle's cooling system: How it works, and how to flush it!

    How-To Articles for other models:


       GL1000 DIY Articles

       GL1100 DIY Articles

       GL1500 DIY Articles

       GL1800 DIY Articles





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