MOTORCYCLE SERVICE MANUAL

MODELS COVERED:

GL1500SE Gold Wing Special Edition (1993-2000)
GL1500A Gold Wing Aspencade (1993-2000)
GL1500I Gold Wing Interstate (1993-2000)

This Honda Gold Wing Manual is 792 pages.

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CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization / Notes, cautions and warnings / Safety first / 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 / Cleaning solvent / Other special tools / Mechanic's tips / Ball bearing replacement / Oil seals / Riding safely / Specifications

CHAPTER TWO / 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 THREE / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Routine checks / Pre-checks / Service intervals / Tires and wheels / Crankcase breather hose / Evaporation emission control / Periodic lubrication / Periodic maintenance / Rear suspension air shock adjustment / Tune-up / Specifications

CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE TOP END AND EXHAUST SYSTEM
Engine principles / Engine rotation / Servicing engine in the frame / Camshaft timing belts and pulleys / Camshaft and rocker assemblies / Hydraulic tappet / Cylinder heads / Valves and valve components / Engine front cover / Exhaust system / Specifications

CHAPTER FIVE/ ENGINE BOTTOM END
Special tools / Parts requiring engine removal / Service precautions / Engine removal / Engine mounts / Engine installation / Rear engine cover / Reverse shift system / Starter drive gear (GL1500I) / Alternator clutch assembly / Primary drive and driven gears / Final drive gear / Shift drum lock system (GL1500 models with reverse) / Scavenging oil pump / Cylinder block / Pistons and connecting rods / Crankshaft and connecting rods / Break-in procedure / Specifications

CHAPTER SIX / CLUTCH
Clutch hydraulic system / Master slave cylinder / Bleeding / Specifications

CHAPTER SEVEN / TRANSMISSION
External shift mechanism / Internal shift mechanism / Output shaft / Specifications

CHAPTER EIGHT / FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Air filter / Carburetor operation service adjustment / Intake manifold / Fuel filter / Fuel pump / Fuel reserve sensor / Fuel level sensor / Auto fuel valve / Fuel tank / Hot air intake system / Decel compensation shot air system / Primary air jet control system / High altitude compensation system / Secondary air supply system / Crankcase breather system / Evaporative emission control system / Specifications

CHAPTER NINE / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery / Charging system / Alternator / Ignition system / Ignition system electrical components / Starter reverse motor / Reverse cable / Lighting system / Lighting system / Fuel system / Cooling system / On-board suspension air compressor / Audio system / Cruise control / Switches / Fuses and relays / Specifications

CHAPTER TEN / ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting hints / Circuit design / Wiring diagrams / Electrical test equipment / Basic test procedures / Charging system troubleshooting / Ignition system troubleshooting / Starting system troubleshooting (models without reverse) / Starting system troubleshooting (Models with reverse) / Reverse system troubleshooting / Lighting system troubleshooting / Fuel system troubleshooting / Cooling system troubleshooting / On-board suspension air compressor system troubleshooting / Audio system troubleshooting / CB radio troubleshooting (SE models) / Cruise control troubleshooting /Specifications

CHAPTER ELEVEN / COOLING SYSTEM
Radiator / fans / Coolant reserve tank / Thermostat / Coolant temperature sensor / Thermo valve / Thermostatic fan motor switch / Water pump / Coolant pipes / Hoses / Specifications

CHAPTER TWELVE / FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Wheel and hub / Handlebar / Steering head and stem / Steering head bearing race / Front fork / Anti-dive front suspension / Specifications

CHAPTER THIRTEEN / REAR SUSPENSION AND FINAL DRIVE
Wheel and hub / Final drive unit and drive shaft / Universal joint / Swing arm / Shock absorbers / Specifications

CHAPTER FOURTEEN / BRAKES
Brake pad / Master cylinder / Caliper / Brake discs / Brake lines hoses / Bleeding / Rear brake pedal / Specifications

CHAPTER FIFTEEN / FRAME AND BODY
Body panel identification / Windshield / Center fresh air visor (GL1500SE models) / Windshield adjustment lever (Models with reverse) / Fairing / Seat / Rear side covers / Front side covers / Fairing pockets / Ignition switch cover / Top inner cover / Top compartment and radio/cassette deck / Fairing front cover / Under cover / Radiator shroud / Fairing lower cover / Fairing inner cover / Air ducts / Front fairing / Trunk/saddlebags / Trunk lower cover / Saddlebag lower cover / Saddlebags / Front fender / Adjustable footrests (SE models) / Specifications

CHAPTER SIXTEEN / ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR NON-U.S. MODELS
Fuel system identification / Air cleaner case / Carburetor adjustment / Intake manifold / Auto fuel valve / Secondary air supply system / Headlight (Sweden) / Audio system components / Cruise control system components / Switches / Specifications

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN / 1996-2000 SERVICE INFORMATION
Periodic maintenance / Hydraulic tappet (1997-2000) / Piston connecting rod (1997-2000) / Crankshaft (1997-2000) / Slave cylinder (1997-2000) / Transmission (1997-2000) / Air jet control system (1997-2000) / Lighting system / Shock absorbers / Specifications

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