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by WingsandThings
Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:39 pm
Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
Topic: valve seals
Replies: 3
Views: 722

Re: valve seals

Oil burning smell could also be coming from a leaking gear shift seal. If you haven't put in a new seal chances are it needs one. You should look into installing a shifter brace too, but not a Chinese knock off. Lots of info on this site about it and even a "how-to" thread in the D.I.Y. se...
by WingsandThings
Wed Oct 18, 2023 8:40 am
Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
Topic: Fork seal driver
Replies: 5
Views: 705

Re: Fork seal driver

Electrical tape,,this worked really well for me.


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by WingsandThings
Wed Sep 27, 2023 7:45 am
Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
Topic: 1989 GL1500 corner globes
Replies: 3
Views: 442

Re: 1989 GL1500 corner globes

Have you read this thread in the DIY section?

viewtopic.php?f=14&t=9444
by WingsandThings
Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:36 pm
Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
Topic: Front left and right rotors
Replies: 4
Views: 455

Re: Front left and right rotors

#45251-mt8-000 right front brake rotor
#45351-mt8-000 left front brake rotor

Different part numbers,, prob different parts.
I am not positive that they are different but I would suspect they are.
by WingsandThings
Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:39 am
Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
Topic: 1993 Gl1500 paint schemes, badging and buying advice
Replies: 7
Views: 973

Re: 1993 Gl1500 paint schemes, badging and buying advice

It is hard to say from the pictures if the bike has been repainted or not. My 1993 SE is one solid color,, as I understand it, the first few years SE's did not have the two tone paint. My bike does not have a vented windshield either but the windshield may have been replaced at some point in the las...
by WingsandThings
Thu Sep 14, 2023 11:27 am
Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
Topic: Rotation undulation, loss of power
Replies: 14
Views: 1245

Re: Rotation undulation, loss of power

Glad to hear you are making progress.

Unfortunatly I do not know what the extra plug in the picture is for and I can't find any info on it. Hopefully someone here will know.
by WingsandThings
Thu Sep 14, 2023 11:19 am
Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
Topic: GL1500 (1988) Overheating issue (Yes the fans come on)
Replies: 8
Views: 872

Re: GL1500 (1988) Overheating issue (Yes the fans come on)

My bike used to overheat when sitting when I first got it. I flushed the rad and put in new coolant and it solved the problem. I think there was air trapped somewhere in the system.

I followed the steps outlined here in this thread
viewtopic.php?f=14&t=31083
by WingsandThings
Tue Sep 12, 2023 9:11 am
Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
Topic: Engine not cranking.
Replies: 10
Views: 983

Re: Engine not cranking.

How did you get the neutral light back on? Are you sure the reverse lever is returned all the way back down and is pushed in? The arrow is probably a directional arrow for the auto reverse cassette. I dont think it should be on if the stereo is switched off though,, is there a cassette in the player?
by WingsandThings
Mon Sep 11, 2023 6:48 pm
Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
Topic: Engine not cranking.
Replies: 10
Views: 983

Re: Engine not cranking.

Try rolling the bike ahead and then shifting into first or second. Then try going back into neutral. You should get athe neutral light then.
by WingsandThings
Tue Sep 05, 2023 8:25 am
Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
Topic: Trunk closed
Replies: 5
Views: 651

Re: Trunk closed

by WingsandThings
Fri Sep 01, 2023 5:24 pm
Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
Topic: Help with oil level from Honda Service Manual
Replies: 6
Views: 804

Re: Help with oil level from Honda Service Manual

.7 u.s. qt = 22.4 us fl oz

32 X .7 = 22.4
by WingsandThings
Fri Sep 01, 2023 4:09 pm
Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
Topic: Help with oil level from Honda Service Manual
Replies: 6
Views: 804

Re: Help with oil level from Honda Service Manual

I would just dump 3 1/2 qts. in and start the bike and let it run for a minute. Then just check the dipstick and add as needed. Dipstick not screwed in to check.

3.7 is 3 and 7/10,, just a bit under 3 and 3/4
by WingsandThings
Mon Aug 28, 2023 9:50 pm
Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
Topic: air suspension
Replies: 3
Views: 495

Re: air suspension

The bike has to be running, in neutral. The pump won't run in with the bike in gear. You have to hold the "P Check" button and push either "increase" or "decrease". The pressure should show on the LCD screen in the center of the dash. The engine doesn't have to be runn...
by WingsandThings
Mon Aug 28, 2023 9:22 pm
Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
Topic: air suspension
Replies: 3
Views: 495

Re: air suspension

This is from the owners manual. The last pic is for the Interstate model
by WingsandThings
Mon Aug 28, 2023 7:58 pm
Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
Topic: Misfire (detonation) after starting engine out of belt marks.
Replies: 18
Views: 2248

Re: Misfire (detonation) after starting engine out of belt marks.

Well done!
That's good news. Glad to hear you are up and running again. 8-)
by WingsandThings
Mon Aug 28, 2023 2:59 pm
Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
Topic: Help jack cable
Replies: 5
Views: 657

Re: Help jack cable

It may be wired into the cassette. If it is you probably have to put a dummy cassette in the cassette player. You could just find an old cassette and take it apart and pull the tape off of the reels and then put it back together. Put it in the player and switch the radio/cassette button to cassette....
by WingsandThings
Sat Aug 26, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
Topic: Engine Cover Coming Off
Replies: 11
Views: 1442

Re: Engine Cover Coming Off

Not sure why that would be happening but this link may help keep you from losing the cover.
viewtopic.php?f=14&t=9503

I don't think you can get these anymore,, but you could come up with a similar D.I.Y. that would do the same thing.
by WingsandThings
Thu Aug 17, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
Topic: Petcock
Replies: 1
Views: 356

Re: Petcock

Here are a couple of links you may find helpful

viewtopic.php?f=19&t=30077

viewtopic.php?f=14&t=36257
by WingsandThings
Tue Aug 08, 2023 2:21 pm
Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
Topic: 1988 gl 1500not starting
Replies: 7
Views: 815

Re: 1988 gl 1500not starting

I have never personally delt with them, but there name comes up from time to time

https://ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/results/
by WingsandThings
Tue Aug 08, 2023 6:43 am
Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
Topic: Tachometer going wacko.
Replies: 1
Views: 265

Re: Tachometer going wacko.

Here are a couple of threads on similar issues.

viewtopic.php?t=38129

viewtopic.php?t=37219
by WingsandThings
Wed Aug 02, 2023 12:40 pm
Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
Topic: Rebuilding a 95’ gl1500 I - weird one
Replies: 5
Views: 489

Re: Rebuilding a 95’ gl1500 I - weird one

There are copper crush gaskets between the heads and the exhaust headers. Ideally they should be replaced whenever the headers are reinstalled. I think you can probably reuse them provided they are in decent condition. If you don't see any when you remove the header, check to see that they are not s...
by WingsandThings
Sat Jul 29, 2023 4:58 pm
Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
Topic: What kind of Detail products do you use?
Replies: 30
Views: 4759

Re: What kind of Detail products do you use?

I use VRP, works good.
Made my oxidized switches and dash plastic look good,, the rubber around the mirrors too.
I havent used it on the seat,, I just had it recovered. I got mine at NAPA

https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-TVD_107 ... 00FJIT9BO/
by WingsandThings
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:21 pm
Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
Topic: did GL1500SE come with a Alternator light from the factory
Replies: 13
Views: 1374

Re: did GL1500SE come with a Alternator light from the factory

I just looked in the owners manual, It does not show an alt light on the dash anywhere,, pretty sure my 93se does not have one. I cannot say for sure what other models/years have.

Where is the light located?
by WingsandThings
Wed Jul 19, 2023 3:26 pm
Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
Topic: muffler replacement
Replies: 23
Views: 2327

Re: muffler replacement

You could try to lube it with something. I used a bit of grease,, somebody else suggested anti-sieze