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- Mon Mar 08, 2021 5:55 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Fuel pump issues
- Replies: 13
- Views: 139
Re: Fuel pump issues
All fuses are good everything except cruise control works as should ??? With key ON and cruise control switch to ON the cruise light should be illuminated, this verifies the ECM circuit is powering, does it? If your pulse generators are messed up or installed incorrectly it will not run. Any work d...
- Sun Mar 07, 2021 7:58 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Fuel pump issues
- Replies: 13
- Views: 139
Re: Fuel pump issues
First off there should be voltage to the fuel pump only during engine cranking or running. The voltage you are seeing is likely a stray voltage that is back-feeding either through a wiring problem or other areas of the harness that are currently disconnected? The miniscule stray voltage when connect...
- Sun Mar 07, 2021 7:28 pm
- Forum: Goldwing Chat
- Topic: New video on common electrical problems
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1496
Re: New video on common electrical problems
Were these figures actually measured or theoretical? Are you asking me? I do not deal with theoreticals. The mechanic taking measurements would usually be working in a shop situation where temps were at least 50 degrees and quite frankly testing in sub-zero climates is of no real use unless living ...
- Sun Mar 07, 2021 7:23 am
- Forum: Goldwing Chat
- Topic: New video on common electrical problems
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1496
Re: New video on common electrical problems
Question: Has anyone measured the current draw of an OEM GL1500 starter under load while cranking? Normal starter motor current draw on the 1500 is between 110-120A and makes little difference whether hot, cold or warm under typical conditions. :) Normal starter motor current draw on the 1500 when ...
- Sat Mar 06, 2021 3:43 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Can get in trunk
- Replies: 1
- Views: 73
Re: Can get in trunk
This member had a similar situation.
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And his write-up
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And his write-up
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- Tue Mar 02, 2021 3:56 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Finding neutral?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 207
Re: Finding neutral?
If your clutch is not fully disengaging it will cause the symptoms described. Check for a worn/hollowed out bushing (#2) and push rod (#1) at the clutch lever. These parts where they contact need occasional greasing. https://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/cyclemax/showmodel.asp?Type=13&make=ho...
- Sat Feb 27, 2021 7:49 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: GL 1500 has a high idle but only sometimes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 258
Re: GL 1500 has a high idle but only sometimes
Hi all. I bought my first goldwing last summer. It's a 91 interstate. Serial #000001. Anyway I found when riding if I came to a stop it would sometimes idle high ( around 2000 rpm ). But only sometimes. I would guess around 25% of the time. Bike runs perfect otherwise. Any ideas? Thanks. Absent a b...
- Sat Feb 27, 2021 7:44 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: 1990 1500 SE No spark
- Replies: 12
- Views: 273
Re: 1990 1500 SE No spark
With key ON, kill switch to run and cruise button ON does the cruise ON light illuminate?
- Wed Feb 03, 2021 5:27 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: 98 GL1500A Does not start until starter button is released
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1154
Re: 98 GL1500A Does not start until starter button is released
Mine does that even when I have it hooked up to a charger. It doesn't seem like that would be the battery? It sure can if your battery belongs in the trash or your charging system needs attention. If your spark plugs are fouled (black) from a rich running condition or short duration multiple startu...
- Tue Jan 26, 2021 8:50 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Spark plug wires and caps
- Replies: 6
- Views: 391
Re: Spark plug wires and caps
A good mechanic knows not to stake his work reputation on a simple wire resistance reading alone as it cannot tell how the wire is performing when the secondary 30kv high voltage is firing through. Back in the day before OBD just about every auto repair/tune-up shop had an ignition scope to read sec...
- Sun Jan 24, 2021 12:31 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Seeking expert spark plug readers.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 621
- Fri Jan 22, 2021 6:11 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Position Lights (beside the headlights) not working
- Replies: 8
- Views: 266
Re: Position Lights (beside the headlights) not working
The position relay is a function of the turn signal switch. It shuts down the steady burn running light within the turn signal bulb when turn signal is activated. The position lights beside the headlight are a different circuit. Do your instrument lights work with key ON along with side stand light ...
- Wed Jan 20, 2021 5:02 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Spark plug wires and caps
- Replies: 6
- Views: 391
Re: Spark plug wires and caps
I have had a couple 1500's that had a bad spark plug wire. Most noticeable when engine cold warming up and identified by doing a cylinder power balance test. Just the one wire was replaced. They are not cheap at about $20 U.S. per. If in that deep with fans out now would be the time to do it (all). ...
- Sat Jan 16, 2021 3:02 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Air shock oil/fluid
- Replies: 5
- Views: 324
Re: Air shock oil/fluid
My plan is to use SS7 now, but before when I was reading the guide post I saw no mention of it and figured my SS8 would be good - until I read the bottle mention "not for use in rear shock applications" and was wondering why. Especially since it seemed to be similar to what most people in...
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 4:51 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Air suspension???
- Replies: 6
- Views: 269
Re: Air suspension???
Sounds like there is no oil in the shock only air.
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 7:20 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: 94 gl 1500i fuel pump
- Replies: 18
- Views: 464
Re: 94 gl 1500i fuel pump
I had the petcock off of the bike and blew through both ends and still could blow through. Tim With the fuel valve assembled and off the bike in no way should you be able to blow thru the fuel ports. It is not assembled correctly. Watch this video for correct assembly, noting the metal plunger nub ...
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 4:18 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: 94 gl 1500i fuel pump
- Replies: 18
- Views: 464
Re: 94 gl 1500i fuel pump
. However when I removed the vacuum line to the petcock and let it run, it would never shut down for lack of gas. If anything, the petcock is not closing and it's open all the time. That is somewhat common on the 1500 due to manufacturing variation for the engine continuing to run at idle after rem...
- Wed Jan 06, 2021 5:08 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Electrical problems...ARRGGHH!!!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 171
Re: Electrical problems...ARRGGHH!!!
Try swapping No. 3 tail/main relay with another.
While out look for burned/melted wire connectors inside box which that relay plugs into.

- Wed Jan 06, 2021 4:39 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Fuel Pump failure
- Replies: 62
- Views: 1195
Re: Fuel Pump failure
I rebuilt the fuel shut of diaphragm a few months ago. works great. Have you tested the petcock with a vacuum pump to see if it will hold a vacuum and that the fuel carrying ports are then open and clear and with no vacuum applied that it closes? Some said about that big line only pressurizes the f...
- Wed Jan 06, 2021 6:03 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Fuel Pump failure
- Replies: 62
- Views: 1195
Re: Fuel Pump failure
The fuel pump can cavitate throwing out air bubbles into the output stream. That hose diverts air bubbles up and away from the pump and will have no affect on output pressure of sealed output hose during your testing with machine stationary.
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 6:21 am
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Seeking expert spark plug readers.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 621
Re: Seeking expert spark plug readers.
Your #1 plug is badly fouled so in essence the engine is running on 3-3 1/2 cylinders. First do a compression test on engine to eliminate mechanical problems with that cylinder. If spark quality is okay up to including spark plug then start looking into the carb.
- Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:17 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Breather box
- Replies: 8
- Views: 277
Re: Breather box
What is the part? Whats is its purpose? That pipe and the hose underneath does not carry intake manifold vacuum and has no affect on carburetor settings. It provides filtered fresh air for use in the PAIR system which controls emissions and also the Shot air system which aids driveability concerns....
- Mon Dec 21, 2020 7:59 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: how to access air/fuel mixture screw (s) ??
- Replies: 14
- Views: 443
Re: how to access air/fuel mixture screw (s) ??
The '88 machines did use a slotted head mixture screw where a regular flat driver would work. Not sure on the '89 model because that is one of the few years that has not run through my shop. '90 and up models all use the "D" bit for adjustment. The manual states to access through the reces...
- Mon Dec 14, 2020 6:51 pm
- Forum: Goldwing Chat
- Topic: Work shop light
- Replies: 18
- Views: 772
Re: Work shop light
I own and borrow a bunch of different rechargeable work lights and I long to use a regular old incandescent drop light. Some of the LED, Snap-On included, work lights throw very harsh near black shadows only lighting what is directly in front of it, incandescent bathes the work area better with ligh...
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 7:24 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Antifreeze leak,,,,
- Replies: 73
- Views: 2401