No point in making a video if you aren't going to run the bike through the gears to redline. ??? Nice dash however.

Just so you know... If the plugs were black you more than likely have a carb fuel delivery problem and the new plugs will soon return to their black condition.

I find the addition of a distributor more interesting than it being in a tractor. Hmmm?.

Any images of the finished product?

The parts fiche at Western Honda lists the right cam only but it is listed as being supplied by Vintage Parts Inc.
https://www.vpartsinc.com/search?manufa ... tarts_with

Famous last words: "But they look brand new". I am guilty as well. 2 new exhaust valves later.

After reading of this problem from other 1500 owners I also put a cable tie on the latch. Haven't needed it yet.

Fenders would be my first priority.

Or pay a little less and mount it on your hack. I would.

Lots of rust could mean the frame is rusted out causing the bike to lean excessively on the side stand as well the center stand not wanting to spring back. You might want to inspect just to be sure since you are in the land of perpetual rain. Lol.

When you had the engine out did you remove/open the clutch scavenger pump and inspect for wear or clogging from debris? Hard to get into neutral from 1st or 2nd when engine is warm and running is an indication of the scavenger pump not keeping the clutch housing emptied of oil. There is also the pos...

Here is a how to on removing and replacing the rear wheel. viewtopic.php?f=14&t=11395

Obviously you have a problem. Don't listen to whoever advised you. If the wheel won't spin freely you have something installed incorrectly.

Double post. Oops!....

The carbs are in need cleaning and rebuilding. Seafoam can't get into all the fuel ports and passages if they are totally clogged and not into the air passages at all.

The carbs are in need cleaning and rebuilding. Seafoam can't get into all the fuel ports and passages if they are totally clogged and not into the air passages at all.

Have you removed the license plate bracket bolts?

Thanks for the heads up. I stay as far away from the cattle haulers as possible. I have never seen one that was driving like he was sane. Don't know why but it seems like they all drive like that.

Good review however it (same brand) can be purchased for $37.00 at Harbor Freight. 20% off coupon $26.60.

The rotor cover brackets can even be bolted down out of alignment by about 1\4 inch. But I suspect you are referring to the actual fender side covers.???

All wings through the gl1500 use the same battery.
Y50-N18L-A3. AGM style is recommended now.

Not sure if you have it over there but everyone here uses Dupli Color high temp engine paint. #1615 aluminum.

Yup, that is what I call mine. Tinker Toy.

Size is 60.5x2.4 discontinued at Honda. Amazon has 60x2.4 should work fine. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=oring+60+x2. ... ingdocs-20

Carbs being out of sync will cause the primary chain to clatter at idle. Will smooth out as you increase rpms.

"Compression on all 3 cylinders is 105". What about the 4th cylinder? 105 is extremely low. 170ish is optimal and 140 is the need to service point. GLs are capable of running with even lower compression but 105 I would be very concerned about.