Honda GL1500 1993 - 2000 (Clymer M506-2)

This Clymer repair manual provides comprehensive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair information for Honda GL1500 Gold Wing models produced from 1993 to 2000. Written specifically for the do-it-yourself enthusiast, it covers everything from routine servicing and fault diagnosis to major repairs and complete engine overhaul procedures.

This manual contains 792 pages of detailed technical information, photographs, illustrations, specifications and wiring diagrams.

Includes:

• Honda GL1500A Gold Wing Aspencade (1993–2000)
• Honda GL1500I Gold Wing Interstate (1993–2000)
• Honda GL1500SE Gold Wing Special Edition (1993–2000)

Excludes:

• Honda Gold Wing models other than the GL1500A, GL1500I and GL1500SE listed above
• Models produced outside the 1993–2000 model years

Inside this repair manual: Quick Reference Data Chapter 1 – General Information

• Manual organisation
• Notes, cautions and warnings
• Safety information
• Service hints
• Serial numbers
• Parts replacement
• Torque specifications
• Fasteners
• Lubricants
• RTV gasket sealant
• Threadlock
• Gasket remover
• Expendable supplies
• Basic hand tools
• Test equipment
• Precision measuring tools
• Special tools
• Mechanic's tips
• Ball bearing replacement
• Oil seals
• Riding safely
• Specifications

Chapter 2 – Troubleshooting

• Operating requirements
• Emergency troubleshooting
• Engine starting procedures
• Engine starting troubleshooting
• Engine performance
• Engine noises
• Hydraulic valve adjuster system
• Engine lubrication
• Fuel system
• Clutch
• Transmission
• Final drive
• Excessive vibration
• Front suspension and steering
• Brake problems
• Electrical troubleshooting

Chapter 3 – Lubrication, Maintenance and Tune-Up

• Routine checks
• Pre-checks
• Service intervals
• Tyres and wheels
• Crankcase breather hose
• Evaporative emission control
• Periodic lubrication
• Periodic maintenance
• Rear suspension air shock adjustment
• Tune-up
• Specifications

Chapter 4 – Engine Top End and Exhaust System

• Engine principles
• Engine rotation
• Servicing the engine in the frame
• Camshaft timing belts and pulleys
• Camshaft and rocker assemblies
• Hydraulic tappets
• Cylinder heads
• Valves and valve components
• Engine front cover
• Exhaust system
• Specifications

Chapter 5 – Engine Bottom End

• Special tools
• Parts requiring engine removal
• Service precautions
• Engine removal and installation
• Engine mounts
• Rear engine cover
• Reverse shift system
• Starter drive gear on GL1500I models
• Alternator clutch assembly
• Primary drive and driven gears
• Final drive gear
• Shift drum lock system on models with reverse
• Scavenging oil pump
• Cylinder block
• Pistons and connecting rods
• Crankshaft
• Break-in procedure
• Specifications

Chapter 6 – Clutch

• Clutch hydraulic system
• Master and slave cylinders
• Bleeding procedures
• Specifications

Chapter 7 – Transmission

• External shift mechanism
• Internal shift mechanism
• Output shaft
• Specifications

Chapter 8 – Fuel and Emission Control Systems

• Air filter
• Carburettor operation, service and adjustment
• Intake manifold
• Fuel filter
• Fuel pump
• Fuel reserve sensor
• Fuel level sensor
• Automatic fuel valve
• Fuel tank
• Hot air intake system
• Deceleration compensation system
• Primary air jet control system
• High-altitude compensation system
• Secondary air supply system
• Crankcase breather system
• Evaporative emission control system
• Specifications

Chapter 9 – Electrical System

• Battery
• Charging system
• Alternator
• Ignition system
• Starter and reverse motor
• Reverse cable
• Lighting system
• Fuel system
• Cooling system
• On-board suspension air compressor
• Audio system
• Cruise control
• Switches
• Fuses and relays
• Specifications

Chapter 10 – Electrical Troubleshooting

• Troubleshooting procedures
• Circuit design
• Wiring diagrams
• Electrical test equipment
• Basic test procedures
• Charging system troubleshooting
• Ignition system troubleshooting
• Starting system troubleshooting
• Reverse system troubleshooting
• Lighting system troubleshooting
• Fuel system troubleshooting
• Cooling system troubleshooting
• Suspension air compressor troubleshooting
• Audio system troubleshooting
• CB radio troubleshooting on SE models
• Cruise control troubleshooting
• Specifications

Chapter 11 – Cooling System

• Radiator
• Cooling fans
• Coolant reserve tank
• Thermostat
• Coolant temperature sensor
• Thermo valve
• Thermostatic fan motor switch
• Water pump
• Coolant pipes and hoses
• Specifications

Chapter 12 – Front Suspension and Steering

• Wheel and hub
• Handlebar
• Steering head and stem
• Steering head bearing race
• Front fork
• Anti-dive front suspension
• Specifications

Chapter 13 – Rear Suspension and Final Drive

• Wheel and hub
• Final drive unit and drive shaft
• Universal joint
• Swing arm
• Shock absorbers
• Specifications

Chapter 14 – Brakes

• Brake pads
• Master cylinder
• Calipers
• Brake discs
• Brake lines and hoses
• Bleeding procedures
• Rear brake pedal
• Specifications

Chapter 15 – Frame and Body

• Body panel identification
• Windshield
• Centre fresh air visor on GL1500SE models
• Windshield adjustment lever on models with reverse
• Fairing
• Seat
• Side covers
• Fairing pockets
• Ignition switch cover
• Top compartment and radio/cassette deck
• Radiator shroud
• Air ducts
• Trunk and saddlebags
• Front fender
• Adjustable footrests on SE models
• Specifications

Chapter 16 – Additional Information for Non-U.S. Models

• Fuel system identification
• Air cleaner case
• Carburettor adjustment
• Intake manifold
• Automatic fuel valve
• Secondary air supply system
• Headlight information for Swedish models
• Audio system components
• Cruise control system components
• Switches
• Specifications

Chapter 17 – 1996–2000 Service Information

• Periodic maintenance
• Hydraulic tappet information for 1997–2000 models
• Piston and connecting rod information for 1997–2000 models
• Crankshaft information for 1997–2000 models
• Slave cylinder information for 1997–2000 models
• Transmission information for 1997–2000 models
• Air jet control system information for 1997–2000 models
• Lighting system
• Shock absorbers
• Specifications

Additional Contents:

• Index
• Wiring diagrams

Book Details:

• Part Number: Clymer M506-2
• ISBN-13: 9780892878581
• Pages: 792
• Language: English
• Format: Printed repair manual
• Publication Date: 27 March 2018