GL 1500/6 tape deck service

[Kiwi2]

Good evening everyone, I'm new to the site.

I have had my 1988 1500/6 for 20 yrs and thought it was time to service the tape deck as some of the tape sounds are getting a bit wavy. I have used in the past the cleaning tapes, but I think that now is the time that tape deck needs a good clean and service.

Are the bits and pieces that make the music sound etc, the same as a normal tape deck i.e car etc.

If the parts etc. are the same then I can get them here in New Zealand.

Any help or advise is appreciated.

[WingAdmin]

There are no strange parts - any cleaner should work, and if parts are worn (rollers, etc) you should be able to use standard replacement parts.

[Kiwi2]

Thanks for your help, that solves a problem. I find that the moment you mention it is from a motorcycle it becomes to hard to do and then you are told need to to get special parts from here there and everywhere. Once again thank you.

[daveinozbikes]

Usually the first thing to go is the rubber band. Take that into an electronics shop, match it and buy a new one.

[Kiwi2]

Is this something one could do themselves or take into a service center to have done.