Be happy it's not all chrome. Who ever owned mine was the biggest chrome **** on the planet. It looked like the bike was an experiment on just how much extra chrome and lighting can be bolted to one GL1500. I could be seen from space on a sunny day and made for a dangerous ride. My radio was chrome...

Mine will do this when the front tires is about near the end, but goes away with new tires. Below 50 mph is the only time this happens to mine. Above 50, I can set the cruise and keep hands off both handle bars for as long as I want.

If you do find a source, please come back and share. I have these lights on mine. I've replaced all the bulbs with LEDs, and my chrome is still good, but some of the red lenses are almost faded clear now.

What kind of tire was it? If it was E-3's, I would agree, probably not enough tire pressure. Most of the cupping problems I've had have been on the front. I have had some belts slip and had some cupping with cheap Shinko's and some other brands, but I don't recall ever having cupping on the rear wit...

I am using an Avon 130/70/18 rear tire on my front. I did reverse it, and I can see no difference in wet performance on the front. In hard acceleration on wet pavement, traction is definitely better with the Austone. I have not experienced any hydroplaning, and I am not your typical rain rider. Most...

I use mine all the time. When riding two up I have to adjust up a little and when riding single I have to adjust back down or else high beams glare on road signs too much.

[quoteIf I pull the alternator, who checks these? Advance auto parts checks car ones, but can they check this one? Otherwise how do i have it checked?][/quote] There are a couple checks you can do without the alternator spinning, but you have to disassemble it. First, you want to check the that the ...

I've had the DB electric on my bike for a about a year now, no problems so far. It is a little noisier than the OEM was, but not really bad.

Ditto what's already been said. You have some engine and fork issues. My bike will smoke a little at start up I leave it on the side stand for several days. If I ride everyday or so I don't notice any smoke, but after several days it will put out a small puff of blue. I haven't actually checked my 0...

I've got about 10k on mine now and I do notice a little wobble or oscilation showing up about 85mph. I can't blame this 100% on the tire yet as I suspect my steering head is starting to get some play. I don't do much riding at 90mph anyway, but I do get up there once in a while. If I push past 90mph...

I can disconnect my alternator and even with all my lights on I can go 40 miles or more before the battery is drained enought to kill the bike. Before I installed a volt meter, my first clue that my battery was going dead was my radio going out, then power loss. Sounds like you have a battery issue.

My guess would be a vacuum line collapsing that has temporarily hardened from sitting. If so, a few rides on a hot day will probably soften it back up and your issue will return.

Call your local bank or credit union and ask them how much they can loan on it if you were buying it. That will should give you some idea of market value in your area.

For over 10 years I've been using Sea Foam, Lucas, or Stabil to treat fuel in my boat when I store it for the winter and I can tell you that they definitely help. My boat is 1992 Baja with 4.3 Mercruiser (Chevy V6) and 40 gallon tank. I've owned it since 2000. I started having idle and starting issu...

I know they are all good machines. I just had to stir the pot cuz' my Goldwing with 38000kms just let me down with electrical issues, while my Kawasaki with 142000kms has yet to do that. Disappointing for sure. Sorry to get off topic... No, you didn't touch any nerve with me. :D I've owned a few Ka...

Yeah, go change the stator on a Kow and tell me how easy it is.

I have used them when I didn't have time to wait on SKF or Timken. I haven't had any problems so far. Truth is, some of SKF and Timken bearings are also made in China. So, I really have no idea if I am actually getting a better bearing from SKF or Timken or even if it is one actually made in the U.S...

I have a somewhat aggressive right wrist and probably average 36 to 40 mpg depending on the fuel I buy and how many slow pokes I have to pass that day. I usually get about 170 miles before my fuel light comes on and takes about 5gal to fill up. I have pushed to 200 miles a time or two and took almos...

Well, 134000Km's and the alternator went also, Pulled it apart , brushes good, Either the stator or the rotor, i checked them according to the service manual but inconclusive , Got a 85 Amp lacteral coming, the alternator was the original on the bike, it is odd why some bikes go thru 2 or 3, peaple...

Also dropped the bike in front of my friend by stalling in a small tight parking area turn around attempt. LOVE those crash bars, worked perfect nothing hurt but my pride. Must practice!!! More people drop their bikes this way than will admit. I've done it. One of the most embarrassing moments of m...

The GL1500 has relays and a solenoid that activate the starter. You normally can't hear the relays, but you should be able to hear the solenoid engage if it is working. It is right next to the battery. You might try using an old screw driver and shorting across the main terminals on this solenoid. I...

I read in another post where someone is using the GoodYear 175/60-16 car tire and it lowers the rear another inch. There are a couple other car tires that are a little lower than the stock MC tire. I can tell you that the car tire does make the bike a little easier to balance when stopped on level. ...

I've got the slip streamer on mine now. Been on for a year or two now with no complaints. I've had a Tulsa Tall, Show Chrome, and one from Memphis Shades, all vented. So far I like the Slip Streamer the best.

Ditto what Dingdong said. The 1500 is a little bigger, heavier, has a little more storage space and in my opinion is more comfortable, especially for long legged folks. However, the newest 1500 is well over 10 years old and some parts are getting harder to find and/or cost prohibitive. If you don't ...

I've had this happen a couple times, but one time the culprit turn out to be the rear tire. An out of round tire, slipped belt, or un-seated bead on the rear tire can cause a low speed wobble that you would swear is in the front.