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- Fri Jan 01, 2021 2:53 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Break lights amp draw
- Replies: 9
- Views: 362
Re: Break lights amp draw
Thanks Swagonmaster. Does yours work with your turn signals too? like... starts in the middle then lights up to that direction? I think I may have to get a converter box. I have never seen a converter anywhere. No boxes in my saddle bags. I think I'm going to cut the wires to that and see about that...
- Fri Jan 01, 2021 2:24 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Break lights amp draw
- Replies: 9
- Views: 362
Re: Break lights amp draw
Thanks Guys. When I got the bike from Happs cycles in Sarasota. 4 years ago. The trunk (LID WING) light bar came on with the brake an the different turn signals. They did some work to it Then all the sudden it didnt light up at all. I told them about it. He wired them to stay on all the time as runn...
- Thu Dec 31, 2020 6:24 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Break lights amp draw
- Replies: 9
- Views: 362
Break lights amp draw
Hi Wingers. I have been Noticing a significant draw down when I grab the breaks at stop lights. I cleaned the contacts at the front handle break. I can hear and see the switch clicking on and off when I grab it. Found out the Foot peddle wasn't working at all. I just Tightened up the cable to fix th...
- Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:23 am
- Forum: GL1500 DIY Articles
- Topic: How to unlock a GL1500 trunk without keys
- Replies: 42
- Views: 26619
Re: How to unlock a GL1500 trunk without keys
THERE IS A PLASTIC COVER UNDER THE TRUNK THAT EXPOSES THAT ACCESS POINT..
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- Mon Sep 14, 2020 2:22 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Bad Ground
- Replies: 16
- Views: 459
Re: Bad Ground
Thanks Mike. I was also thinking about going this route. Wondering if I need to solder the connection after it is crimped. It is a (stock) crimped connection rite now. Thinking... if I go this route I'll need to heat it up to get the original off. Or use it as the flat stock to sister (marry) the 2 ...
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 12:11 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Bad Ground
- Replies: 16
- Views: 459
Re: Bad Ground
Hey CrystalPistol. Why wouldn't it work on your tester. Not enough rpms? My Rigid drill says 2100 rpms on it. I thought That might be too fast. (over revving)But we run our tacs 2000 to get a good reading. So I figured it is fine.
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 11:41 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Bad Ground
- Replies: 16
- Views: 459
Re: Bad Ground
So. If the battery holds at 12.3.4 Not 12.6 Is it bad? (also) I think it's a combination of bad ground-battery and alternator. I got the new ground and hot wire. I will be gettin another AWM battery. and rebuilt LAtrical Alternator when it gets back from California. YES... I just noticed the ground ...
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 11:10 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Bad Ground
- Replies: 16
- Views: 459
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 11:07 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Bad Ground
- Replies: 16
- Views: 459
Re: Bad Ground
I fabricated a thing to spin the alternator for the bench test. I got a 2 x 3. a Hole saw. a Hurricane shutter anchor stud and my small bench grinder to grind the extra point of the screw that stuck out and then to grind the slug down to fit the inside the alternator to spin with the screw gun. When...
- Thu Sep 10, 2020 6:58 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Bad Ground
- Replies: 16
- Views: 459
Re: Bad Ground
Thanks for your input Mike. When I quit drinking I had to distance myself from the crowd I was running with. So I'm on my own at least for now. I like the Idea of marrying flat stock to the ground lug. Straps are pretty cheap I'll be replacing it While I'm waiting on the new Alternator. When I got t...
- Wed Sep 09, 2020 7:14 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Bad Ground
- Replies: 16
- Views: 459
Re: Bad Ground
Thanks Bruce. you must be reading my mind. I just fired up the computer to ask about how to do a bench test, and what direction I should spin it, once I fabricate something to spin it with my drill. LOL. I did put it back on the bike today and jumped the exciter to my extra accessory posts hot side ...
- Tue Sep 08, 2020 7:21 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Bad Ground
- Replies: 16
- Views: 459
Re: Bad Ground
Thanks thebruce and charkiehorse. I think I might have tried Auto zone last time. They won't test it because it has no pully. I was thinking about making a rubber attachment to put on a screw gun before taking it to anyone.. Bruce It is easy to put back on and try to jump It to the Positive battery ...
- Mon Sep 07, 2020 5:05 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Bad Ground
- Replies: 16
- Views: 459
Bad Ground
Hey all. So I'm changing out my LAterical 95 amp Alternator AGAIN. I have a message out to LAterical to send me ANOTHER ONE. The first one lasted 3 years So it was out of warrantee. This one only lasted 9 months. So that being within the 1 year warrantee. Hopefully they won't give me a run around ge...
- Mon Aug 17, 2020 7:10 am
- Forum: GL1500 DIY Articles
- Topic: How to remove, analyze, gap and replace your spark plugs
- Replies: 18
- Views: 24675
Re: How to remove, analyze, gap and replace your spark plugs
Yep.Thats why one of the covers is missing. I lost my charging ability the other day (again) Good news is.. This time I purchased the 3 year replacement plan (amazon) It's time to see if Lacterical will honor it. It seems to be getting real hot down there at the alternator.
- Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:58 am
- Forum: GL1500 DIY Articles
- Topic: How to remove, analyze, gap and replace your spark plugs
- Replies: 18
- Views: 24675
Re: How to remove, analyze, gap and replace your spark plugs
There is a mount bracket that goes on the frame. other than that.. it has hose clamps and zip ties...THEY CAME WITH THE BIKe 5 YEARS AGO I didn't mount them but i did add zip ties..lol
- Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:01 am
- Forum: Product Reviews
- Topic: Vessel JIS Motorcycle Repair Kit (Screwdrivers)
- Replies: 29
- Views: 11543
Re: Vessel JIS Motorcycle Repair Kit (Screwdrivers)
a haaaaa....GOOD TO KNOW...Thanks AGAIN. I always cringe at the thought of removing the brake/clutch fluid reservoir's. I always go through my EXTENSIVE screw driver collection to TRY to find the best fitting PHILLIPS. because for some reason they always get damaged. I guess my extensive collection,...
- Wed Aug 12, 2020 4:53 am
- Forum: GL1500 DIY Articles
- Topic: How to remove, analyze, gap and replace your spark plugs
- Replies: 18
- Views: 24675
Re: How to remove, analyze, gap and replace your spark plugs
my little horn compressor fit on the left side of the battery box (area) with zip ties. You can only get to that when the battery is out. I think that might have been a tool bag spot. I don't those tools. I have real sets.
- Wed Aug 12, 2020 4:46 am
- Forum: GL1500 DIY Articles
- Topic: How to remove and replace your rear wheel
- Replies: 82
- Views: 57035
Re: How to remove and replace your rear wheel
When you get the tire off. Do yourself and your rim a favor. Take it to a bike shop and let them change it over. The rear tire is thick and really hard to get off and on the rim. I mangled my rim doing it. It's amazing it is holding the bead/air. I will never do it again. I will gladly pay someone $...
- Wed Aug 12, 2020 4:26 am
- Forum: GL1500 DIY Articles
- Topic: How to remove and replace your rear wheel
- Replies: 82
- Views: 57035
Re: How to remove and replace your rear wheel
Yes. you need to take the hitch off. Just remember when you are removing the tire. Separate the wheel from the hub before dropping it down. Mine dropped down and got jammed stuck. I had a hell of a time getting it off. you have to pull it to the left to get it off the hub before there will be enough...
- Thu Jul 16, 2020 4:40 am
- Forum: For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: GL 1100 VETTER PARTS (free) just pay shipping
- Replies: 5
- Views: 623
Re: GL 1100 VETTER PARTS (free) just pay shipping
Yes Majickman. I still have those things. I just couldn't get myself to throw them away. I have a rice junkyard down here. But, when I originally bought that 1100 His Mechanic blew up the motor and he didn't own up to it. It ended up costing me $600 for 1/2 a different motor. So I will NOT be giving...
- Wed May 13, 2020 5:20 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: EXHAUST PIPE LEAK
- Replies: 4
- Views: 322
Re: EXHAUST PIPE LEAK
I landed in North Port in 1985. Moved down to the Keys (Islamorada Key) after Hurricane Andrew for 8 years.Now in Port Charlotte. Stay in Touch. I'll be here. I don't plan on moving all my stuff again. I will die in this house.lol
- Wed May 13, 2020 7:06 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: EXHAUST PIPE LEAK
- Replies: 4
- Views: 322
Re: EXHAUST PIPE LEAK
I need to ride up there so you can sinc my carbs. My guy said he could. still purs pretty good but they've never been the same. and when I get on it. I get a backfire when shifting. (before the exhaust leak)
- Mon May 11, 2020 7:52 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Lost my Side cover Goldwing Emblem
- Replies: 6
- Views: 477
Re: Lost my Side cover Goldwing Emblem
UPDATE.. I got my side emblem on. Took some time getting the old dried out sticky tape off. (WD-40) Is always the answer to that dilemma (sticky glued stuff). Then alcohol to ungreased the WD-40..(DID NOT HURT THE PAINT) Thanks for helping me find it (cycle max) $35 IMG_20200510_193249115.jpg IMG_20...
- Mon May 11, 2020 7:30 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: EXHAUST PIPE LEAK
- Replies: 4
- Views: 322
EXHAUST PIPE LEAK
IMG_20200511_081357595.jpg IMG_20200511_081537222.jpg I must have bounced/scratched my exhaust pipe. I have a small hole in it. It doesn't really bother me because I kind of like hearing it a little better. Is it a bad thing to not fix it? I think I remember years ago with car engines that it can b...
- Wed May 06, 2020 6:42 am
- Forum: For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: GL 1100 VETTER PARTS (free) just pay shipping
- Replies: 5
- Views: 623
Re: GL 1100 VETTER PARTS (free) just pay shipping
I didn't realize you replied. Yes it is a sit on top stereo console. I never used it, because it blocked my view. But it came with that faring package. Do You Want it? I've been protecting it for years. I'd like to get rid of all of it. But I've been waiting for someone that will actually be using t...