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  • GoldwingDocs 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.

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    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!


    GL1000 DIY Articles


       75 GL1000 Intake Manifold Conversion..
       A new method of demounting and remounting tires on rims
       A novel way of fixing starter clutch squeal
       Build a GL1000 Weber Manifold Video
       Custom 3D printed cockpit
       Derusting Your Gas Tank
       Fixing a broken lever
       Front signal mounts
       GL1000 engine rebuild video, parts 1 and 2
       GL1000 How to install an electric fuel pump
       Harley Mufflers on the Cheap
       How to "read" used spark plugs
       How to adjust your valve clearances
       How to articles
       How To Clean and Repair Your GL1000 Fuel Tank Sending Unit
       How to fasten cargo to your bike (VIDEO)
       How to fix broken plastic bodywork (includes VIDEO)
       How to get a Goldwing on and off the center stand
       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 your own ethanol-free gasoline
       How to prevent cross-threading fasteners
       How to refinish aluminum covers
       How to remove seized pistons from brake calipers
       How to remove, analyze, gap and replace your spark plugs
       How to repair brittle plastic
       How to replace discontinued GL1000 Carb Intake Boots with GL1500 parts
       How to replace throttle shaft seals on GL1000/1100 carbs
       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
       Installing a new starter on a 1975 GL1000
       iPhone controlled garage door opener
       Main Fuse Mod can be used on many Hondas with Dogbone Fuse
       Polishing Diamond Plate or Aluminum
       Rebuilding your seat
       Removing a sheared spark plug
       Removing REAR tire & replacing Brake Pads on a '78 GL1000
       repair/rejuvenate electrical plugs...the right way
       Replacing REAR Brake Pads on a '78 GL1000
       Starter clutch and stator removal and replacement
       Torque Wrenches: How to use them, when, and why!
       Video: How to correctly use an adjustable crescent wrench
       Your motorcycle's cooling system: How it works, and how to flush it!
     

    GL1100 DIY Articles


       A few "hacks" I've done...
       A new method of demounting and remounting tires on rims
       Add light to check coolant level - GL1100
       Adding Rudy's LidKeepers to my GL1100
       Bonding Saddlebag cracks
       Can you install a higher output alternator on a GL1100 in it
       Copyright notice
       Derusting Your Gas Tank
       Disassembly and cleaning of kill switch and start button: video
       Easy Grommet Repair
       Easy Idle mixture screw mod.
       Fixing a broken lever
       Fixing a starter clutch that won't engage
       Fork Seal Repacement
       GL1100 alternator conversion (how I did mine)
       GL1100 Rear shock spring replacement
       Harley Mufflers on the Cheap
       How to "read" used spark plugs
       How to add a trunk rack to your bike
       How to adjust your valve clearances
       How to change a cylinder head gasket on GL1100
       How to change the headlight on an '82 GL1100A
       How to change your engine oil
       How to fasten cargo to your bike (VIDEO)
       How to fix broken plastic bodywork (includes VIDEO)
       How to fix stator wires on GL1100 - Three Yellow Wires
       How to flush your cooling system
       How to free up those tiny pistons on the float valves.
       How to get a Goldwing on and off the center stand
       How to get the bike up on its center stand
       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 lubricate the splines in your rear drive
       How to lubricate your (side) kickstand
       How to lubricate your center stand
       How to make your own ethanol-free gasoline
       How to prevent cross-threading fasteners
       How to Rebuild Timing Belt Idlers
       How to rebuild your front brake calipers
       How to rebuild your front master cylinder
       How to rebuild your rear brake caliper
       How to rebuild your rear master cylinder
       How to refinish aluminum covers
       How to remove and reinstall your front wheel
       How to remove and reinstall your rear wheel
       How to remove and remount your tires
       How to remove and replace your fairing lowers
       How to remove and replace your false tank
       How to remove and replace your rear shocks
       How to remove and replace your saddle (pannier) bags
       How to remove and replace your seat
       How to remove and replace your water pump
       How to remove seized pistons from brake calipers
       How to remove, analyze, gap and replace your spark plugs
       How to remove, rebuild and reinstall your starter
       How to repair brittle plastic
       How to repair broken plastic tabs
       How to replace the gear oil in your final drive
       How to replace throttle shaft seals on GL1000/1100 carbs
       How to replace your air filter
       How to replace your choke cable
       How to replace your clutch cable
       How to replace your front brake pads
       How to replace your front wheel bearings
       How to replace your fuel filter
       How to replace your fuel lines
       How to replace your mirrors
       How to replace your radiator hoses
       How to replace your rear brake pads
       How to replace your rear wheel bearings
       How to replace your speedometer cable
       How to replace your throttle cables
       How to replace your windshield
       How to Restore old hard rubber parts
       How to restore your Gas Gauge sending unit
       How to resurface your heads
       How to service your air compressor dessiccant
       How to synchronize your carburetors
       How to tell the age of your tires
       How to tie down Goldwings for transport
       How to tune your CB antenna SWR
       How to use a motorcycle lift
       How to winterize your motorcycle
       Improving spark plug performance
       Install a kick stand/kill switch on your 82 goldwing 1100
       Installing a kickstand warning on my GL1100
       iPhone controlled garage door opener
       J&M Elite 787 Headset Review - and Installation How To
       Main Fuse Mod can be used on many Hondas with Dogbone Fuse
       Making your own Windscreen (video)
       Polishing Diamond Plate or Aluminum
       Rebuilding your seat
       Removing a sheared spark plug
       repair/rejuvenate electrical plugs...the right way
       Repairing lower fairing tabs on 1983 GL1100
       Replacing your fuel pump
       Seat Cut-down Modification (Video)
       Tension Roller rebuild with new mounting plate
       Torque Wrenches: How to use them, when, and why!
       Video: How to correctly use an adjustable crescent wrench
       Welding Plastic
       Wes's 83 Motor Removal -video
       Wes's GL1100 Alternator or Poor Boy Conversion
       Wes's GL1100 Rear Shock Seal replacement VIDEO
       Where have some of the How-To articles gone?
       Winter Storage Guide
       Your motorcycle's cooling system: How it works, and how to flush 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!

    GL1500 DIY Articles


       1500 Drive Shaft Lube Video
       1500 Front End disassembly - video
       1500 mixture testing (lean or rich?)
       96 GL1500A Removing saddlebags
       A new method of demounting and remounting tires on rims
       Adding a Homelink Garage Door Opener
       Adding an Aux input to the GL1500 radio
       Adjust fore and aft on old Corbin backrest
       Air pump Desiccant.
       Altenative fix for the shifter shaft issue
       Antitheft alarm installation with trunk release
       Beating The ~80 MPH Limit of the GL1500's Cruise Control
       Bonding Saddlebag cracks
       Building a replacement GL1500 Low fuel sensor
       Changing Fluid on GL1500 Air Shock
       Changing the Cruise Control Set Points On 1988 to 1992 GL1500
       Clutch Slave Cylinder overhaul
       Dashboard Plexiglass craze repair
       Dealing with AirFlow Challenged (ie Plugged) Radiators
       Derusting Your Gas Tank
       Design problem with 416 Progressive shocks - and how to fix it
       Disassembling & Fixing GL1500 CD/Radio
       Easy Grommet Repair
       Fixing a broken lever
       Fixing those sticking switches!
       GL1500 – braided front brake line installation
       GL1500 cruise engage lag
       GL1500 Fuel Filter & Add Ball type Fuel Valve
       GL1500 How to Luggage and Tail LED's
       GL1500 In-Dash Voltmeter ver 2.0
       GL1500 Projector HID Headlight Install
       GL1500 REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER OUT IN 30 MINUTES, EASY
       Gl1500 Simpro Combination light..
       GL1500 trike parking brake
       GL1500 Turn Signal Fix
       GL1500 volt meter in Dash installation
       Horn Upgrade Fiamm Freeway Blaster
       How to "read" used spark plugs
       How to Access Relay Box with a Motor Trike Kit
       How to add a trunk rack to your bike
       How to adjust your handlebars
       How to bleed or flush your clutch
       How to change (and optionally flush) your coolant
       How to change your engine oil
       How to change your fork oil
       How to change your radio lights to LEDs
       How to check your coolant
       How to Check your oil: You're doing it WRONG!
       How to clean your handlebar switches
       How to convert side marker lights to LED strip
       How to fasten cargo to your bike (VIDEO)
       How to Fill Lost Lettering on Your Bike
       How to fix broken plastic bodywork (includes VIDEO)
       How to free stuck pushbutton switches
       How to get your bike ready for the riding season
       How to install a headlight modulator
       How to install a windshield vent
       How to install Dyna Beads in your tires
       How to install heated grips
       How to install SoCalMotoGear LED Headlights
       How to install the GL1500 shifter brace
       How to keep from losing your side covers
       How to LED your windshield
       How to lubricate the splines in your rear drive
       How to Make Your Own Digital Gear Indicator
       How to make your own ethanol-free gasoline
       How to make your own fork cap spring removal tool
       How to make your own steering head bearing removal tool
       How to make your own steering yoke bottom bearing pulling tool
       How to Open a Trunk with a Jammed Latch
       How to prevent cross-threading fasteners
       How to rebuild your brake caliper
       How to rebuild your front fork anti-dive unit
       How to rebuild your front forks
       How to Rebuild your Petcock
       How to remove and replace your front wheel
       How to remove and replace your rear wheel
       How to remove and replace your seat
       How to remove and replace your timing belts
       How to remove mainstand or sidestand springs
       How to Remove Shifter Arm Blocked by Frame Tube
       How to remove the lenses from light housing. GL1500
       How to remove, analyze, gap and replace your spark plugs
       How to renew your air compressor dessiccant
       How to repack and tighten your steering head bearings
       How to repair a broken fairing deflector piece
       How to repair brittle plastic
       How to repair broken plastic tabs
       How to replace the gear oil in your final drive
       How to replace your air filter
       How to Replace your Battery
       How to replace your clutch lever bushing
       How to replace your cornering light bulbs
       How to replace your cornering light bulbs Part 2
       How to replace your cruise and sub air filters
       How to replace your dash lights with LEDs
       How to replace your failed dash LCD screen
       How to replace your fairing marker reflectors with LEDs
       How to replace your front brake pads
       How to replace your front position light bulbs
       How to replace your front turn signal bulbs
       How to replace your front wheel bearings
       How to replace your fuel filter
       How to replace your GL1500 shifter oil seal
       How to replace your handlebar control lights with LEDs
       How to replace your headlight bulbs
       How to replace your steering head bearings
       How to replace your universal joint (and driveshaft)
       How to replace your windshield
       How to resurface your heads
       How to rewind a GL1500 Alternator
       How to strip and rebuild your air compressor
       How to tell the age of your tires
       How to test fuel pump output volume
       How to tie down Goldwings for transport
       How to unlock a GL1500 trunk without keys
       How to use a motorcycle lift
       How to winterize your motorcycle
       I don't want to pay $30 for a bit of rubber
       Improving spark plug performance
       Install Auxiliary Dashboard Panel
       Install electric solenoid fuel shutoff valve
       Install fused power distribution block
       Install HID lights on your GL1500 (Video)
       Installing 4 Inch Replacement Front Speakers
       iPhone controlled garage door opener
       J&M Elite 787 Headset Review - and Installation How To
       LED brake lights cause Cruise Control to stop working
       Lifting the Bags to access rear wheel
       Make replacement saddlebag screw covers
       MkII gear indicator with number one showing
       Polishing Diamond Plate or Aluminum
       Radiator Plastic Grill Repair
       Radio cover Latch replacement/Repair
       Rebuilding your seat
       Relays: What they are, how they work, how to replace them (Video)
       Removing a sheared spark plug
       Removing the rear wheel without disassembling the bike
       repair/rejuvenate electrical plugs...the right way
       Replacing Broken studs on side panel
       Replacing GL1500 dashboard lamps
       Replacing saddlebag lights with LEDs
       Retrofitting LED Brake, tail and turn signals to GL1500
       Rudy's GL1500 "Keeper" products
       Torque Wrenches: How to use them, when, and why! (Video)
       trashing the collector box, run straight pipes
       Turn Relay. Part last one, I hope.
       Turn Signals Switches Clean-Up
       Using ABS glue to repair rear storage door pivot pin
       Video: How to correctly use an adjustable crescent wrench
       Video: How to get a Goldwing on and off the center stand
       Video: Your motorcycle's cooling system: How it works, and how to flush it!
       Volume gain in the GL1500
       Welding Plastic

    GL1800 DIY Articles


       2008 GL1800 Seat Removal
       2012 Mirror Bucket Lighting
       A new method of demounting and remounting tires on rims
       Adding LED's to my 2008
       Adding LEDs to GPS panel
       Adding LEDs to Radio and handle bar controls
       Bluetoothing a GL1800
       Bonding Saddlebag cracks
       Cardo Scala Q2 battery replacement
       Change Oil Video
       Coolant leak
       DIY Cheap Common Negative Ground / Hot Blocks
       Easy Grommet Repair
       Final Drive Gear Oil Change Video
       Fixing a broken lever
       GL 1800 Heated Seat Foam Modification
       GL1800 Backup Camera
       GL1800 Kuryakyn Heated Grips
       GL1800 speaker replacement
       Goldwing 1800. How to lubricate reverse switch
       Hippo Hands Standoff Brackets DIY
       How to "read" used spark plugs
       How to add a trunk rack to your bike
       How to change your final drive oil (video)
       How to Check your oil: You're doing it WRONG!
       How to fasten cargo to your bike (VIDEO)
       How to fix broken plastic bodywork (includes VIDEO)
       How to free stuck pushbutton switches
       How to get your bike ready for the riding season
       How to install a backup starter switch.
       How to install a windshield vent
       How to install brake light flasher
       How to install Dyna Beads in your tires
       How to install LED Headlights - Video
       How to keep from losing your side covers
       How to make your own ethanol-free gasoline
       How to prevent cross-threading fasteners
       How to read the FI (fault indicator) light on the GL1800
       How to register remotes to power trunk lock system
       How to repair brittle plastic
       How to repair broken plastic tabs
       How to resurface your heads
       How to tell the age of your tires
       How to tie down Goldwings for transport
       How to tune your CB antenna SWR (GL1800)
       How to use a motorcycle lift
       How to winterize your motorcycle
       Improving spark plug performance
       Installing a 2006+ heated seat in a pre-2006 GL1800
       iPhone controlled garage door opener
       J&M Elite 787 Headset Review - and Installation How To
       LED Eyebrows/Halo lighting installation
       Making a radio button key knob (video)
       Mouse Proof your GL1800 Air Filter
       Polishing Diamond Plate or Aluminum
       Rear Seat Heater switch removal & repair GL1800
       Rebuilding your seat
       Removal of Front Fairing - Yup, the whole thing
       Removing a sheared spark plug
       repair/rejuvenate electrical plugs...the right way
       THIS MAY SOLVE YOUR Intermittent Engine not starting
       Tips for stripping your GL1800 engine
       Torque Wrenches: How to use them, when, and why!
       Trunk Rattle fix
       Turning on your GPS without stopping!
       Video: How to correctly use an adjustable crescent wrench
       Video: How to get a Goldwing on and off the center stand
       Welding Plastic
       Your motorcycle's cooling system: How it works, and how to flush it!
     




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