Honda GOLDWING GL1500 User Manual

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OPERATION
Page
1 MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
4 Safe Riding Rules
5 Protective Apparel
5
Modifications
6 Loading and Accesso-
ries
9 PARTS LOCATION
12 Instruments and Indi-
cators
18 MAJOR COMPONENTS
(Information you need to
operate this motorcycle)
18 Rear Suspension
21 Brakes
23 Clutch
24 Coolant
26 Fuel
29 Engine Oil
30 Final Drive Oil
31 Tubeless Tyres
34 ESSENTIAL INDIVIDUAL
COMPONENTS
34 Ignition Switch
35 Right Handlebar Con-
trols
39 Left Handlebar Con-
trols
41 FEATURES (Not required
for operation)
41 Steering Lock
CONTENTS
Page
41
Helmet Holders
42 Travel Trunk And
Saddlebags
46 Fairing Pockets
47 Trunk Side Pockets
47 Windshield Height Ad-
justment
48 Headlight Beam Ad-
justment
48 Ventilation Louvers
49 Seat
49 ACC Terminal
50 Protection Against
Water
50 Radio/Cassette Cover
52 AM/FM Radio
54 Cassette Deck
60 Radio Antenna
61 OPERATION
61 Pre-ride Inspection
62 Starting the Engine
65 Running-in
66 Riding
67 Reverse Riding
69 Braking
70 Parking
70 Anti-theft Tips

Honda GOLDWING GL1500 Specifications

General

Compression Ratio	9.8:1
Seat Height	29.1 inches (740 mm)
Front Tire	130/70-18
Rear Tire	160/80-16
Starting System	Electric
Final Drive	Shaft
Transmission	5-speed manual
Fuel Capacity	6.3 gallons
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link single shock
Ignition	Electronic
Front Brake	Dual disc
Rear Brake	Single disc
Horsepower	100 hp
Wheelbase	66.5 inches