Table Of Contents - Honda Goldwing GL1500 SE Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Cb Radio (Se Only)4
Left Side4
Frequency Corresponding To Each Channel4
Power Switch/Volume Control Knob4
Using The Cb Radio5
Headset/Speaker Mode, Squelch Control Knob5
Automatic Switch-Over Between Cb Calls & Radio/Cassette6
Important Notice8
Operator And Passenger8
On-Road Use8
Caution8
Product View9
Gl1500 Se10
Gl1500 A (Aspencade)10
Contents11
Motorcycle Safety13
Se13
Safe Riding Rules16
Protective Apparel17
Modifications17
Loading And Accessories18
Accessories19
Parts Location21
Instruments And Indicators24
Speedometer25
Digital Clock, Air Pressure And Audio System Display25
Tachometer25
Fuel Gauge28
Coolant Temperature Gauge28
Digital Clock29
Major Components30
Rear Suspension30
Preparation31
To Check And Adjust The Rear Suspension Air Pressure31
To Supply Air Pressure From The Outlet Valve32
Brakes33
Brake Fluid Level33
Other Checks34
Clutch35
Fluid Level35
Coolant36
Coolant Recommendation36
Inspection37
Fuel38
Automatic Fuel On-Off38
Fuel Tank38
Filler Neck39
Petrol Containing Alcohol40
Engine Oil41
To Check The Oil Level41
Viscosity42
Final Drive Oil43
Oil Level Check43
Tubeless Tyres44
Tyre Repair/Replacement46
Essential Individual Components47
Ignition Switch47
Right Handlebar Controls48
Engine Stop Switch48
Start/Reverse Button48
Cruise Control Switch49
To Set The Cruise Control49
To Cancel The Cruise Control50
To Change The Set Speed50
Left Handlebar Controls52
Headlight Switch (Except U)52
Headlight Dimmer Switch52
Horn Button52
Turn Signal Switch53
Hazard Warning System Switch54
Steering Lock55
Helmet Holders55
Features (Not Required For Operation)56
Passenger Footresrs (Se Only)56
To Raise The Footrests56
To Lower The Footrests56
Travel Trunk And Saddlebags57
To Open The Travel Trunk With The Ignition Key57
To Open The Travel Trunk With The Latch57
To Open The Saddlebags58
Inner Bags59
Documents59
Alternate Method To Open The Saddlebag60
Fairing Pockets61
Trunk Side Pockets62
Windshield Height Adjustment62
To Adjust62
Ventilation63
Windshield Ventilation (Se Only)63
Ventilation Louvers64
Foot Warmer Ventilation (Se Only)64
Headlight Beam Adjustment65
Seat65
Seat Cover (Se Only)66
Acc Terminal67
Radio Antenna68
To Fold The Radio Antenna68
Audio System Cover69
To Open The Audio System Cover69
Protection Against Water69
Audio System (Se)70
Am/Fm Radio70
Display71
Radio/Cassette Deck71
Am/Fm Band Button72
Seek/Scan Select Button72
Indicator72
Search Lever73
Seek Mode Auto Search73
Scan Mode Auto Search73
Preset Stations74
Cassette Deck75
Loading75
Inserting Direction75
Eject Button76
Tape Program Direction Button76
Indicators76
Fast-Forward/Rewind77
Tape Music Sensor (Tms)77
Tape Player Maintenance78
Common Functions Between Am/Fm Radio And Cassette Deck79
Muting Switch79
Ambience Button (Amb)79
Auto Volume Control Knob80
Tone Control Knob80
Headset/Speaker Mode Button80
Fader Control Knob80
Intercom Volume Control Knob81
Intercom Mute Knob82
Audio System (Asp)83
Tape Program Direction Selector (Pro)88
Fast-Forward And Rewinding Buttons89
Operation95
Pre-Ride Inspection95
Starting The Engine96
Starting Procedure (Except Si)98
Normal Air Temperature 10° - 35°C (50° - 95°F)98
Choke Lever98
High Air Temperature 35°C (95°F) Or Above99
Low Air Temperature 10°C (50°F) Or Below99
Starting Procedure (Si Only)100
Flooded Engine102
Running-In103
The General Rules Are As Follows103
Riding (Except Si)104
Riding (Si Only)105
Shifting Up105
Shifting Down105
Reverse Riding107
Reverse System Overload108
Braking109
Parking110
Anti-Theft Tips111
Maintenance113
Maintenance Schedule (Except Si)114
Maintenance Schedule (Si Only)116
Tool Kit118
Serial Numbers119
Colour Label119
Maintenance Precautions120
Crankcase Breather121
Engine Oil And Filter122
To Drain The Oil123
Air Cleaner126
Spark Plugs128
Installation Note128
Idle Speed130
Drain Plug Torque131
Recommended Oil131
Front Wheel Removal132
Installation134
Specified Torque135
Rear Wheel Removal136
Brake Pad Wear139
Front/Rear Brake139
Side Stand140
Battery141
Battery Electrolyte142
Fuse Replacement143
Right Side143
Reverse Fuses143
Cleaning146
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance147
Storage Guide148
Storage148
Removal From Storage149
Specifications150
Dimensions150
Weight150
Capacities150
Chassis And Suspension151
Power Transmission151
Electrical151
Lights151
Noise Control System (Australia Only)152
Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited152