A new to me 1989 GL1500 followed me home the other day and I am going through some basic maintenance checks to get familiar with where things are at, etc.
Looking at a 755 page PDF manual and online parts fiches. I am finding there are some unique names such as 'shelter' to refer to the faux fuel tank, or parts fiche categories that aren't intuitively named or include things that don't seem to fit. This has stymied some of my search attempts.
I have a few basic questions:
- What do the fusible box and two 5A fuses on top of the fuel tank control?
I don't recall anything like that on top of fuel tank. I seem to recall that there were some hidden fuses to the left of the battery, tucked in but honestly don't remember what they were there for. Maybe cruise control or reverse??? Hopefully one of the experts will come along and be able to answer that.
- Tips to more gracefully R&R the Top Cover 'Rhino Beetle' horns around the handlebars?
I don't recall using any special technique, I believe I just pulled up from front near center to pop it off. To put it back on, I would start on one side pushing on and then get the other side on. The tabs do get weak if you do this a lot and will start to bend making it harder for it to hold. It's a discontinued part but I saw several on eBay that are in decent shape like this one
- My ACC Terminal is missing the cover and I need a part number. Which parts fiche section do I find this under?
Part # is 38205-MN5-000 but looks like its discontinued and with the age of your wing, you will find that with many of the parts. I have seen a few used ones in ebay like this
- Are both screws at the top of the ACC Terminal supposed to be hot with the key on?
One is a "+" and one "-" and yes, they should be working when ignition is on but dead when key is turned off. But be careful about wiring anything up to that as it uses only a 5amp fuse. It's best to use items that draw very little power or for wiring up the trigger of a relay if you want something that uses more power.
Looking at a 755 page PDF manual and online parts fiches. I am finding there are some unique names such as 'shelter' to refer to the faux fuel tank, or parts fiche categories that aren't intuitively named or include things that don't seem to fit. This has stymied some of my search attempts.
I have a few basic questions:
- What do the fusible box and two 5A fuses on top of the fuel tank control?
I don't recall anything like that on top of fuel tank. I seem to recall that there were some hidden fuses to the left of the battery, tucked in but honestly don't remember what they were there for. Maybe cruise control or reverse??? Hopefully one of the experts will come along and be able to answer that.
- Tips to more gracefully R&R the Top Cover 'Rhino Beetle' horns around the handlebars?
I don't recall using any special technique, I believe I just pulled up from front near center to pop it off. To put it back on, I would start on one side pushing on and then get the other side on. The tabs do get weak if you do this a lot and will start to bend making it harder for it to hold. It's a discontinued part but I saw several on eBay that are in decent shape like this one
1988-2000 Honda Goldwing GL1500 HANDLEBAR CENTER HANDLE RISER COVER HANDLEBARS | eBay
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- My ACC Terminal is missing the cover and I need a part number. Which parts fiche section do I find this under?
Part # is 38205-MN5-000 but looks like its discontinued and with the age of your wing, you will find that with many of the parts. I have seen a few used ones in ebay like this
Honda GL1500 Fuse Box Cover Assembly | eBay
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- Are both screws at the top of the ACC Terminal supposed to be hot with the key on?
One is a "+" and one "-" and yes, they should be working when ignition is on but dead when key is turned off. But be careful about wiring anything up to that as it uses only a 5amp fuse. It's best to use items that draw very little power or for wiring up the trigger of a relay if you want something that uses more power.
