1999 GL1500 restoration

[Tinker75]

I recently acquired a 1999 Goldwing that has been sitting for just over 10 years. The motorcycle shows just over 2000 miles on the odometer. I intend to drain and replace all fluids, especially fuel, rebuild the carbs, replace the timing belt and battery as well as all filters. If there is anything else I should do before firing up this engine, please let me know. Also, hello all.

[paseandoconhonda]

I think the alternator rubber pads are a bomb that needs to be deactivated. I'll be doing it soon on my '88 GL, I have no problems with it, but from what I read here, it's better to change those rubber pads so I don't have it. What you say you will do is the basics for a motorcycle that has been stopped for so long, it is also important to check grounds, clean connectors and check cables, sometimes rodents do their thing. Once started and during the first milles some other things will surely appear, that is why it is important to do some short outings so that those alerts close to home go off, such as the fork seals or the rear shock absorber seal, this one has a rubber bellows that dries out and tends to break, it is better to check it and even replace it with something "homemade". It is best to change the tire inflation tips in addition to the tires. You should also check the clutch slave cylinder to make sure everything is okay there.

[Rambozo]

Depending on how it was stored most things made of rubber may need replacement. Tires are out of date. As was mentioned the alternator drive rubbers, same with the rear wheel drive rubbers. Most fuel and vacuum hoses. The vacuum fuel valve probably needs a new seal kit. Check the cooling hoses, they seem to hold up longer but see if they are getting hard. Same with brake hoses. The grommets that hold all the bodywork on. You might also add safety straps so you don't lose things like side covers. New grommets go a long way to keeping everything in place.

[John K]

Like Rambozo said
Both Side panels should be strapped on
I used 15 inch fishing leaders, small hole drilled under grommets and wrap around the frame
See attached pictures
Take Care

[p40warhawk67]

Thats a good idea you have for the panels