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- Fri Apr 05, 2019 10:20 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Vent hose
- Replies: 4
- Views: 268
Re: Vent hose
Yes, it's not easy. I've done it a couple of times. The first time just by sheer effort and trial and error. The second time I used a really long set of needle nosed pliers, which was recommended I get for the carburetor rebuilds. That made it much easier. The super long needle nosed pliers are an a...
- Fri Mar 01, 2019 8:27 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: MadStad on a GL1500
- Replies: 7
- Views: 559
Re: MadStad on a GL1500
I haven't seen anyone disclose what the price of this windshield is. What are they asking for it? I had cut my windshield down so that I could see over the top of it while riding. I don't know if it is original or aftermarket. I get a buffeting, which translates to noise in my helmet. I usually wear...
- Wed Feb 27, 2019 1:15 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: 97 gl1500se carbs
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1003
Re: 97 gl1500se carbs
Yes, Jim Martino's pictures and instructions were an excellent resource for me. The other thing that I found extremely helpful, was to take lots of pictures during disassembly. From all different angles. And also make a written description as you disassemble. It was months from the time I disassembl...
- Thu Feb 07, 2019 5:46 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: 97 gl1500se carbs
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1003
Re: 97 gl1500se carbs
When you take off the carbs and do the repairs, I would definitely recommend bench testing them before putting them on the bike. I thought that was real important, because I didn't want to go through all that work and then find out I missed something or it wasn't working right. I fed fuel to both ca...
- Sun Aug 12, 2018 4:14 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: All turn signals flash when one side selected
- Replies: 4
- Views: 242
Re: All turn signals flash when one side selected
Bingo!! Yes you are correct. The thought had crossed my mind that the hazzard flasher switch was perhaps stuck on the on position. But why wouldn't my hazards be flashing continuously then? Well, because they aren't working. A little spray of contact electrical cleaner on the switch, and it released...
- Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:53 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: All turn signals flash when one side selected
- Replies: 4
- Views: 242
All turn signals flash when one side selected
'92 1500SE. Just a couple of days ago, the signal lights all started flashing when one side was selected. Same on both sides. Signal for left, all of them flash. Signal for right, all of them flash, including the indicators on the dash. Any ideas what might be causing this? I checked the manual, and...
- Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:30 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Remove reverse lever
- Replies: 5
- Views: 451
Re: Remove reverse lever
I'm having trouble getting the spring (#4) back into the proper position to do what it is supposed to do. I believe the spring is supposed to keep the reverse handle oriented toward the body of the bike under spring pressure. I can't get close enough on the diagrams to be able to see which way it is...
- Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:01 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Rear Tire Removal...Help
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1881
Re: Rear Tire Removal...Help
I just did this job last weekend to replace a rear tire. The method I used was to ride the bike onto 2 pieces of 2X6" wood under each wheel, so the bike was already up 3" off the ground (might need help if your legs are really short). Then I put it on the centre stand with a piece of 3 and 3/4" thic...
- Tue May 15, 2018 7:20 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: 1988 GL1500 Fuel lines
- Replies: 4
- Views: 365
Re: 1988 GL1500 Fuel lines
If the carbs were rebuilt a couple of years ago, I would recommend not touching them at all, outside of replacing the fuel lines which you are about to do. When it comes to getting that deep into the bowels of the bike, my motto would be "if it ain't broke, don't....". I just did carb kits on my '92...
- Mon Apr 23, 2018 6:35 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Thermostat Access
- Replies: 3
- Views: 240
Re: Thermostat Access
Thanks much. There was just a lot of stuff down there once I took the blanket off that was under the carbs. One other question. Can the intake manifolds be removed from the engine out the sides with the engine still in the bike? Is it a horrible job? It looks possible, but just wanted to confirm tha...
- Sun Apr 22, 2018 9:52 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Thermostat Access
- Replies: 3
- Views: 240
Thermostat Access
For those of you who have done this before, can the thermostat be accessed from the carburetor side of things, after the carbs have been removed. I have the carbs off for installing the carb kit, and wonder if I am close to being able to change the thermostat from the carb area (without having to re...
- Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:52 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Carburetor Diaphragm Sources
- Replies: 11
- Views: 673
Re: Carburetor Diaphragm Sources
The reason I am considering aftermarket diaphragms is because of the ridiculous cost of OEM parts. The Honda dealer in Florida is quoting me $122.89 each for the vacuum piston assembly (plus I need to figure on 1.3X exchange rate to Canadian dollars). The dealer in Canada is quoting me $180 each. I ...
- Sat Mar 03, 2018 9:31 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Carburetor Diaphragm Sources
- Replies: 11
- Views: 673
Carburetor Diaphragm Sources
Just went through the carbs on my '92 SE (cleaning and installing Randakk's carb kit) and found the rubber diaphragm on the RH carb with 2 splits plus a couple of other areas ready to split. Where have the rest of you gone for new diaphragms? I'm inclined to get it from Honda (I like OEM parts for m...
- Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:48 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Headlight, One side not working?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 252
Re: Headlight, One side not working?
Thanks, I will take out the headlight and see if it's just the bulb or not. After I posted this request, I did find in the Specifications section, that there are (2) headlight bulbs, so it makes sense that the one bulb either has both filaments burned out, or there is a bad connection. Will check th...
- Mon Feb 19, 2018 10:12 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Headlight, One side not working?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 252
Headlight, One side not working?
I have a '92 1500SE. When standing in front of the bike, looking back at the headlight, only the right side of the headlight is showing light. It does this for both low beam and high beam. My manual does not go into details about the headlight. Do I have a burned out headlight on the LH side? Is the...
- Thu Feb 15, 2018 9:24 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: 1988 1500 Hoses
- Replies: 5
- Views: 613
Re: 1988 1500 Hoses
Hey WingAdmin,
Where would you source those 90 degree brass or stainless hoses with the barbed ends? I have just pulled the carb on my '92 SE, and am looking to check the hoses over, and replace what's necessary. Do they come in a variety of sizes, and where to get them would be a big help.
Thanks.
Where would you source those 90 degree brass or stainless hoses with the barbed ends? I have just pulled the carb on my '92 SE, and am looking to check the hoses over, and replace what's necessary. Do they come in a variety of sizes, and where to get them would be a big help.
Thanks.
- Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:48 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Need help with coolant leak
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1376
Re: Need help with coolant leak
My bike seemed to be leaking from the exact same area as yours, but after replacing some of those small hoses and clamps, the leaking had still not stopped. Bear in mind that leaks are not always from the areas that you see them. They migrate. See my response to the thread titled "what are the commo...
- Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:56 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: what are the common leak spots on the coolant system - on the 1500's ???
- Replies: 4
- Views: 520
Re: what are the common leak spots on the coolant system - on the 1500's ???
I have never seen leaks coming from the hoses or clamp areas from the bikes that I have seen. That is most likely not your problem. I too have had a coolant leak problem, primarily over the winter during storage when it gets cold up here in Canada. It would get worse every winter, and during the sum...
- Thu Apr 20, 2017 7:22 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Feeling Guilty!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 510
Re: Feeling Guilty!
My advice is not to ride in the salty conditions, or even very soon after. A few good rains are needed to rinse all the crap off the roads. Up in Canada here, we do have a lot of salt and brine applied to the road. I rode once on a road that I thought was dry, but there was a bit of a moist haze on ...
- Sun Feb 12, 2017 7:55 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Coolant leak
- Replies: 7
- Views: 763
Re: Coolant leak
You could very well have coolant leaking from the various coolant tubes which have O-rings on them that are supposed to seal. It is quite common for the older wings to leak at these points, with the O-rings getting older and suspect, especially in winter with contraction of the tubes in the cold. I ...
- Sun Feb 12, 2017 7:47 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Coolant tubes, GL1500
- Replies: 2
- Views: 431
Re: Coolant tubes, GL1500
Thanks. I replaced most of the small diameter hoses last winter when I had the rads off. Did it from the front of the engine, which was not easy. I did find out how many more coolant tubes there are with the O-rings on them. With some help from another local 1500 wing owner, he fed me the right micr...
- Sat Feb 04, 2017 9:16 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Coolant tubes, GL1500
- Replies: 2
- Views: 431
Coolant tubes, GL1500
I have removed the 2 coolant tubes at the front of the engine, on either side of the front cover that houses the shifting linkages. My question is; how many more tubes like this are there on the engine? These 2 are the ones that the lower large hose attaches to. The coolant tubes have an O-ring on t...
- Mon Jul 04, 2016 9:00 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Blocking coolant line to carb and intake
- Replies: 1
- Views: 242
Blocking coolant line to carb and intake
I have a stubborn coolant leak that happens every winter during storage, but goes away during regular riding in the summer ('92 1500 SE), 90,000 miles). This summer, it won't go away. I would like to block the coolant line that feeds the carbs and intakes, as it is probably the o-rings that are leak...
- Sun Jun 19, 2016 8:42 pm
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Radiator hose
- Replies: 9
- Views: 697
Re: Radiator hose
Yes, I got the 5/16" Gates heater hose from Carquest (in Canada). It's a thicker walled hose than the original, so it won't kink when bending it. I paid about $2.00 for a 2 foot length. There's no way you should be paying $50+ for a 3 or 4 inch length of hose. My first option had been a fuel injecti...
- Tue Apr 19, 2016 5:21 am
- Forum: GL1500 Information & Questions
- Topic: Torquing Cylinder Head
- Replies: 3
- Views: 258
Re: Torquing Cylinder Head
Don't worry, I've had lots of experience with a torque wrench. The question was; are all the head bolts accessible after taking the valve cover off, without further disassembly of other items such as cam holders?