[PUDGYHD]

Ok guys, I got brave and tackeled the speakers because my yellow turn signal lens cover in my dash fell inside and I got tired of the bright light everytime I turned left. I have pulled the speakers out and found them not installed very good. My left one was unplugged and my right one was taped up. I am going to solder the right wire and put shrink tape over it. I can tell you this is the fartherest I have ever been into my bike in the 2.5 years. While I am in here give me some suggestions and if you know the part numbers please let me know also. You guys are always so helpful so please help me out with ideas. Of course I do have a budget, though... 1988 gl1500 grey ghost

 

[PUDGYHD]

Gaswing - Have you been talking to my wife? Sounds like exactly what she would say. Never had the bike tore down this far before so I don't want to do it again if I don't have to.

Mr. Magic Fingers - Thanks for the bundle of information. Kinda scared to start cutting on the enclosures. I have thought about the LED's for the lights but the resistors you have to install bother me. Not very electronical minded. Thinking of replacing the headlights as well since I have it all off because on low beam I can't see very far in front of me and living in the country I don't like that. I do like the high beams though and wish I could leave them on all the time. As for the speedo cable, how do I lube that and what lube should be used?

As always THANKS guys!!

 

[PUDGYHD]

OK. All bulbs replaced in dash. Did not do led as I don't want to wait and the cost. Didn't mind them before anyway. Replaced headlights with a better and brighter one. Put new turn and clear corner lights as well. Lubed the speedo cable and note to self, get smaller hands! Now starting new speaker install. I am just installing Scoshe 4" as replacents. Then buckling it all back up. Aka the fun part!

 

[PUDGYHD]

Job Completed! Speakers sound better, everything looks great. Took it for a ride and it still runs good. I do need to adjust headlights but not quite sure which direction to screw. Brights are straight out right now but I like where the dims are at. Anyone can tell me, do I score screw right or left to lower lights?

 

[PUDGYHD]

Ya Ted I can see the difference. I definitely learned a lot by doing this project. Next up, belts and radiator flush, new plugs, and air filters. I have a friend helping me with these cause its the first time I have done them. Extra eyes and brain never hurts.

 

[PUDGYHD]

Tim I agree. When it comes to belts I don't want to make a mistake and get to loose or tight. My motor isn't worth my ego. Plus I don't mind hanging out with friends.

Larry thanks for the PDF. Will adjust when I have someone here to help me.

This is why I live this website. Used it many times and learned new tricks.

 

[PUDGYHD]

Tim very well said. I have no problem learning from someone. I like to learn about my bike and tinkering with it. I have friends with bikes that have the ego problem but definitely not me. The information I have gained I pass along anytime I can.

I have had a few good members offer me a place to stay and work on my bike with me but that ugly word WORK keeps messing that up. Again THANKS to everyone!