I do not recall that on mine or anyone else's. I do know that many owners of Standards or Tourers would swap out to the Interstate ECU for more torque. You might want to read through this information source: http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/ Also, there is a couple Valkyrie centric mechanics (BigBF ...

Are you planning on new belts? I would since you are already there. Regardless, it is not uncommon to be off a half tooth.

There are a couple youtube videos.

Next person that does an alternator change on a GL1800, please post it in the How-to articles section. Thank you in advance.

So you are definitely looking at pulling that alternator. Others have rebuilt them, usually new brushes are sufficient. They are a PITA to get out. Sorry (not sorry) to say I have never done it myself so I can't offer specific steps myself. Some guys have made wrenches or used a ratcheting wrench wi...

newday777 wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 09, 2021 10:47 am

I wonder if the Coleman jug is just air insulation instead of foam insulation.....like their chest coolers are.....

Just from the heft of it I would say it has foam insulation.

Yes. The woman that makes the harness found that there was no advantage to buying and shipping the jugs. They are readily available at many stores (B&M or online). Just tell MotoJug which jug you are going to use and they will make accordingly. My daughter bought a Coleman one gallon jug to go with ...

As you know, the SoCal Pathfinder comes with a built in flasher function. I do not know it that can be bypassed. Functionality would be dependent on if the OEM spoiler circuit is "upstream" or "downstream" of the BackOff flasher unit (does your current spoiler light flash?) and how the flasher units...

Not exactly what you asked for but you might try this:

https://www.motojug.com/

I received one for Christmas and am suitably impressed so far. Have not actually used under way yet but as soon as spring gets here, I will provide a review.

patbrandon1 wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 01, 2021 11:54 am

Thank you everyone for the great input. Very helpful, and your time is appreciated.

This is what I ended up getting my buddy for Christmas to wash his new bike.

I think he was very surprised.


GWD socks.jpg

GWD Water.jpg

Not the rinseless wash I had in mind.

Do you mean item #2 in this exploded view diagram? https://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/cyclemax/showmodel.asp?Type=13&make=hondamc&a=491&b=76&c=0&d=2000%20GL1500SE%20GOLD%20WING%20SE%20SADDLEBAG There is also a replacement that adds turn signals to these assemblies. This one has orange lens. Th...

Stuck pistons would explain why the pads are not worn! I can't tell but since you you are not getting fluid out thru the bleeder, I assume with the bleeder closed, you are not able to build pressure and get a full/hard pedal. Have you tried opening the bleeder on the rear caliper? The pedal brakes c...

welcome.

Your profile shows a 2002 so you might fix it to 2018 DCT.

The pros are immense. That's why you bought it, right?

Cons? Some will point out a few things as shortcomings but IT'S A GREAT BIKE! Enjoy.

There are many posts and videos that deal with getting the big GL1800 up on the center stand. I have practiced the technique and demonstrated it for a few other folks and usually can make it happen on first try. But I recently purchased a package deal of extras and it included one of the subject EZ ...

I have one of those brushes but use a wash mitt most of the time. For soap I use the no rinse product from Optimum. I really like the no rinse because of minimal water usage. You don't have to flood the bike to get the soap off; you don't waste a lot of water (environmentally friendly) and you can d...

The lever switches are always the first reaction on a GL1500 CC not holding but the CRUISE SET light seems to be working perfectly so not that. You said you adjusted the cable. When was this done? Was that to help take the "slack" out to reduce the engage time after setting the CC? My first thought ...

Can you transmit with the CB using BT? I have an SMH10 and a Cardo G9 BT unit. I have tried it on the GL and find the volume lacking. If you want Honda CB functionality, I believe you will need either a mic splitter or a SENA Freewire/SENA headset arrangement. You could also use a separate handheld...

Cold? I'm just leaving that alone for now.

Two center headlights are low beam. Two outer bulbs are high beam. Lows remain on with highs.

Sounds like a battery issue.

Ok, I'm with ya. That cover is decorative only. Doesn't hold the floorboard. You can wiggle those around while the floor board mounting bolts are loose, making sure the rubber grommets are in the right places. The exhaust heat shield may also be a little tweaked. This is the same side as your saddle...

So I was headed out the door when I first posted. Now that I have finished plowing and shoveling I wanted to post some perhaps helpful links. These are links for the 88 and a 91 Interstate showing the passenger floor boards and foot pegs. These are the factory isometric exploded parts view drawings ...

My garage has many overhead fluorescent lights, a third of which have upgraded to LED bulbs. I have three handheld corded mechanic drop lights and several halogen stand mounted work lights (also act as great heaters during the winter!). I have five different battery operated flashlights, including e...

I do believe the latches are adjustable but if all you did was remove and reinstall the assembly, I would check that everything is back in place before making adjustments. It should not look different than it did before. It is 30+ years old and things get tweaked and out of kilter so it's possible t...

Sorry but I'm not sure I follow your question. Could you perhaps add some photos? Sounds like something has been changed. On the 1988, the OEM passenger floor boards are a simple two bolt install with a plain aluminum board and a rubber like pad. The SE model (not available in 88) had adjustable hei...

Don't let those belts intimidate you. Take your time and follow the directions and you'll feel good about a job well done. I will say this is a job to start fresh, first thing in the morning. If you plan on taking a day, you'll be in for lunch. But if you try to rush it, like after work or when you ...

Just make sure they flash up to 5 times and then go to a steady burn. Those are leagal, anything that flashes more is not. I use these instead of changing bulbs. Unless the bulb is a high quality one, you run the risk of them failing. The cheap China stuff fails all the time. That is why they are c...