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- Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:51 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Any Valkyrie owners out there?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 144
Re: Any Valkyrie owners out there?
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 ...
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 2:59 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Timing marks
- Replies: 2
- Views: 127
Re: Timing marks
Are you planning on new belts? I would since you are already there. Regardless, it is not uncommon to be off a half tooth.
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 2:02 pm
- Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
- Topic: 2008 charging circuit have a fuse?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 355
Re: 2008 charging circuit have a fuse?
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.
Next person that does an alternator change on a GL1800, please post it in the How-to articles section. Thank you in advance.
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 1:27 pm
- Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
- Topic: 2008 charging circuit have a fuse?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 355
Re: 2008 charging circuit have a fuse?
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...
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 12:57 pm
- Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
- Topic: Tank Bags for a GL1800
- Replies: 10
- Views: 248
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 10:13 am
- Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
- Topic: Tank Bags for a GL1800
- Replies: 10
- Views: 248
Re: Tank Bags for a GL1800
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 ...
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 7:41 am
- Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
- Topic: Pathfinder Sequential LED spoiler
- Replies: 8
- Views: 245
Re: Pathfinder Sequential LED spoiler
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...
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 7:16 am
- Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
- Topic: Tank Bags for a GL1800
- Replies: 10
- Views: 248
Re: Tank Bags for a GL1800
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.
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.
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 7:51 am
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Christmas Gift Motorcycle Washing Soap
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1513
Re: Christmas Gift Motorcycle Washing Soap
patbrandon1 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 11:54 amThank 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.
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 7:43 am
- Forum: For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: Wanted Lower trunk light assem. 2000 1500se
- Replies: 7
- Views: 163
Re: Wanted Lower trunk light assem. 2000 1500se
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...
- Mon Dec 21, 2020 7:28 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: EMERGENCY BRAKE PROBLEM
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1103
Re: EMERGENCY BRAKE PROBLEM
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...
- Sun Dec 20, 2020 12:18 pm
- Forum: Goldwing Chat
- Topic: New to the Goldwing Doc Site
- Replies: 6
- Views: 307
Re: New to the Goldwing Doc Site
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.
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.
- Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:56 am
- Forum: Product Reviews
- Topic: EZ-Lift Center Stand help for GL1800
- Replies: 0
- Views: 200
EZ-Lift Center Stand help for GL1800
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 ...
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 1:25 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Christmas Gift Motorcycle Washing Soap
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1513
Re: Christmas Gift Motorcycle Washing Soap
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...
- Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:04 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Cruise control stopped working
- Replies: 6
- Views: 315
Re: Cruise control stopped working
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 ...
- Tue Dec 08, 2020 6:02 am
- Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
- Topic: Listening to the gl1800 radio thru Bluetooth
- Replies: 7
- Views: 482
Re: Listening to the gl1800 radio thru Bluetooth
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...
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:07 pm
- Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
- Topic: cruise and headlights
- Replies: 7
- Views: 244
Re: cruise and headlights
Cold? I'm just leaving that alone for now.
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 5:36 pm
- Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
- Topic: cruise and headlights
- Replies: 7
- Views: 244
Re: cruise and headlights
Two center headlights are low beam. Two outer bulbs are high beam. Lows remain on with highs.
Sounds like a battery issue.
Sounds like a battery issue.
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 5:30 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: another question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 372
Re: another question
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...
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 12:09 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: another question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 372
Re: another question
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 ...
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 7:35 am
- Forum: Goldwing Chat
- Topic: Work shop light
- Replies: 18
- Views: 703
Re: Work shop light
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...
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 7:25 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: saddlebags
- Replies: 9
- Views: 465
Re: saddlebags
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...
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 7:01 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: another question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 372
Re: another question
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...
- Fri Dec 04, 2020 3:59 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Dyeing the vinyl and 100 other projects
- Replies: 3
- Views: 200
Re: Dyeing the vinyl and 100 other projects
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 ...
- Wed Dec 02, 2020 4:19 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: strobing brake lights
- Replies: 7
- Views: 267
Re: strobing brake lights
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...