[moses007]

Hi all
I need to remove both radiators from my 98 GL 1500SE, according to the manual I have it says, put the bike on its stand, drain coolant, remove front radiator shroud, grill and bottom panel then disconnect the radiator hoses, unbolt the radiators and remove from their locating grommets. Sounds easy.
How the heck do I access the top hoses of both rads, cant get to them to disconnect them, cant even see them of feel them, it looks as though I need to dismantle a lot more of the bike to get to them, any ideas? :sadguy:

 

[moses007]

Thanks to everyone who replied to my post, these forums really work, I purchased a well known repair manual, (not Honda I hasten to add) for guidance, not going to name any names, but years ago the manuals produced by this particular company were renowned and very good, I have some of them on my bookshelf plenty of detailed information contained within their pages, but what a shock, now poor quality information, bad pictures printed on poor quality paper. Thanks again guys.

 

[moses007]

Hello Peter
I think the lesson to be learned from my experience with the manual I purchased must be either (1) browse before you buy or (2) buy on recommendation.
Now has it happens I have just received a workshop manual on CD from a seller on eBay, the detail is superb everything you would expect from a repair manual publication and for only £3.00 including postage & packing, here is the link to the seller. http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Phils-Outl...72004018&_sid=170336358&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322
In answer to your question, did I get the job done? No I had to go to work the whole of this week but intend to carry out some of the many jobs needed to be done on my trike this week end including, timing belts, full service, and of course removing the radiators to have them repaired, going to be a busy bee.
Kind Regards; Mo.