Joined
·
40 Posts
imported post
Hi all
I have a 1988 GL1500, which is a bit sad and sorry for itself. The alternator died and I removed it and took it to a local repairer who has since disappeared off the face of the earth, and taken it with him!
There is also a fault with third gear where it jumps out of gear at the merest whiff of throttle, to re-engage with a thump and corresponding kick up the drive shaft, then repeat the cycle.
I was going to repair it myself, but the bike has been off the road for approaching two years now, and I haven't got round to it, so realistically I never will.
I imagine it will cost an arm and a leg for an experienced mechanic / dealer to complete the works so I am in a quandry.
Do I:
1) buy a new alternator and ride around third gear?
2) bite the bullet and cough up to get both issues fixed?
3) scrap the bike and flog the bits on ebay?
Can anyone recommend a reputable dealer / workshop / mechanic for the repairs. Anywhere in the UK, but preferably close to or around yorkshire?
Has anyone any experience of the costs involved with this kind of works?
Thanks
Ian
Hi all
I have a 1988 GL1500, which is a bit sad and sorry for itself. The alternator died and I removed it and took it to a local repairer who has since disappeared off the face of the earth, and taken it with him!
There is also a fault with third gear where it jumps out of gear at the merest whiff of throttle, to re-engage with a thump and corresponding kick up the drive shaft, then repeat the cycle.
I was going to repair it myself, but the bike has been off the road for approaching two years now, and I haven't got round to it, so realistically I never will.
I imagine it will cost an arm and a leg for an experienced mechanic / dealer to complete the works so I am in a quandry.
Do I:
1) buy a new alternator and ride around third gear?
2) bite the bullet and cough up to get both issues fixed?
3) scrap the bike and flog the bits on ebay?
Can anyone recommend a reputable dealer / workshop / mechanic for the repairs. Anywhere in the UK, but preferably close to or around yorkshire?
Has anyone any experience of the costs involved with this kind of works?
Thanks
Ian