Anyone change the rear shock (& keep the OEM Air Adjustable?)

IF so, which shock?

After seeing your pictures.. the previous paint job does not and will never match your efforts. You would be better served to get the tank (re)painted. The OE paint was blended using separate colors (base red and silver gleam) and getting close to that color is a waste of time. It ain't worth it.. b...

If you are not worried about your battery, next thing to check is the starting system wiring..
Ebay has several small battery/starter system readers/checkers** cheap >).. pc

I have been using RMI-25 in all of my vehicles FOR YEARS. To this point in time, I have had no failures. If you add it to a less than properly maintained cooling system it will clean it up (YES, you will have to flush.) Once properly cleaned, RMI-25 keeps the cooling system clean and keeps me ;) con...

It has been a few days since Position Lights were a point of interest..
I'm curious if anyone has been installing/considering any of the current LED bulb examples?
Which are much more $$ friendly than what has been available?)

correct.. 2000 or 3000 sandpaper, spray (2 or 3 light passes of color and let it dry for a few minutes between spraying) let it dry throughly (a few hours) and see how it looks. If it looks ok then 4/5 coats of clear (let the clear dry for 15/20 mins between coats. Let it dry throughly for several d...

Lay one side of the tape on your preped surface and you end-up with the tape not giving you a line where the paint typically would go.. leaving a line. If this makes no sense, youtube will have the info you are needing. (spotting-in paint methods.) BTW, try not to fret if your efforts don't pan out ...

If you decided to tape off (and paint), when putting on the tape, use a wider than whatever tape and peal back (roll) the tape off the painted area.. this way the fresh paint will not be laid down with a noticeable line. Use a number of light passes and ONLY enough base coat to get the color needed....

I did not note this particular filter being listed. (Nope, don't use em')
AMSOIL Long Filter (if there is a higher quality oil filter.. I'd like to know about it.)
EA15K13
@ $18/$19 Ebay/Amazon
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Squirt (a little) MMO into the cylinders and turn it over a few times. Let the MMO sit for a few hours or a day or so.
Startron (fuel additive) and fresh gas, check the carbs and see how it runs... 1st.
Stay Positive... pc

If a cell phone lives in your pocket and GOOD Music demands to be a part of your ride.. try this APP.
A good Earbud helps too.. pc

Trying to locate a bulk length and size chart or listing for vacuum lines.
Being more than two dozen years old, I'm headed toward replacing
ALL of the vacuum hoses rather than second guessing their condition..
Metric I'm guessing.. pc

I think you are trying to loosen the screws on the rubber isolators connecting the carbs to the intake manifold. I got a set of two screwdrivers, a slotted and a phillips, from Harbor Freight that worked well for me when I removed the carbs. They are extra long and more than enough for the job but ...

Any updated Fuel Pump Part Numbers for the GL1500?
OR suggestions? pc
(please stay away from mother Honda..)

I'm having a problem getting to the intake manifold fasteners and
was wondering, how long the JIS screw diver shank needs to be?
Is there something other than the overpriced 400mm #2 JIS (Vessel) ? pc

Two things, first you say you should not apply grease on the five pin configuration , but my Honda Manual says too. Do you know something Honda doesn't or at least at the time of the publication of the manual? Also in one of the photos of the five pin config. it appears there is grease on the pins?...

If you need spline (moly grease) and want the "best" product of this type.. locate a tube of TS-70 MOLY. I used it off-shore and remember it to this day as it being the lube of choice for BOP valves and similar extreme duty applications (deck collars, drill pipe, etc..) BTW, it is not cheap and has ...

The problem comes with using a less than a top quality product.. Use FRESH whatever you decide on.
I have had excellent results with Gloss Clear Coat from AutomotiveTouchup (1-888-710-5192/automotivetouchup.com)
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The difference between a US/Phillips and the JIS screwdriver is the US/Phillips has a longer point (note the JIS type fastener, has a shallow(er) center to the head.)
Scrub that point away and you will not have problems, except you will now be needing US/Phillips drivers.. pc

Start by having a gauge.. most people do not. Have a gauge that fits what you are dealing with. No point in having a 0-100 lbs. gauge unless you're working at that pressure. 0-10 lbs. flopper, 0-45 lbs. covers cars and MCs, 0-150 lbs. trucks. Etc., Etc.. Also; try to remember where you put it .. pc ...

Hi 2003cobra. This is a new to me 1800. There is a recall for that problem. 2001-2004 are included in this recall. But the previous owner had a hitch on the bike and mother Honda don’t want to pass it on warranty. So he sold it to me very cheap.. The recall for the frame issues never included these...

Seems that the Cam Belt Tensioners are basically the same for the four engine designs. I'm using a countersunk screw (M10 x 1.50 X 30MM) to secure the rebuilt tensioner assembly. WHY does the rear face of the tensioner bearing bracket need to be flush (( particularly with the GL1500 ))? After lookin...

Technology marches on, HF has an EXCELLENT torque wrench for about $100. Kemtac(sp), also has another tongue wrench, that is EXCELLENT too.. for $35.. ****buy it****! (open the head & add some grease) I've got a PROTO that does the same job & if I remember correctly, cost me an arm and leg.. it has ...

Cause.. The PO's aren't getting any younger and with the number unit(s) sales over the years, it's a wonder more of them aren't available. The PO of the GL1500 now in my care is 88. The ONLY reason he quit was that his riding friend passed away. If I can ride (or live) for another decade, I will be ...

My Audi A8 was covered with less than an 1" of liquid from the spray bottle.
The paint is in excellent condition, so I'll guess this is less than a typical quantity.
I agree, the F11 does have a longevity issue.. pc