1988-2000 Honda GL1500 Gold Wing, Aspencade & SE Shop Manual
Wiring diagrams, specifications, and repair sequences for the Honda GL1500 Gold Wing, Aspencade, and SE models. Includes part numbers and detailed service data for optimal maintenance. Publication C4085-91017.
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Honda Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Honda GL1500 Gold Wing, GL1500 Aspencade, GL1500 SE
Sub-models / Variants: SW (Switzerland model), U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Finland, Austria, Spain, Norway, Belgium
Trade Names: Gold Wing, Aspencade, SE
Build Years: 1988–2000
Technical Data:
- Engine type: Water-cooled, 4-stroke, O.H.C., flat-six
- Displacement: 1,520 cm³ (92.7 cu-in)
- Transmission: 5-speed, constant mesh
- Final drive: Shaft drive, hypoid gear oil SAE #80
- Engine oil capacity: 3.5 liters (3.7 US qt) at oil change
- Cooling system capacity: 4.1 liters (4.3 US qt)
- Fuel system: CV down-draft dual carburetors
- Battery capacity: 12 V - 20 AH
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Honda GL1500 Gold Wing 1988–2000 Manual Features
- Covers 1988–2000 Honda GL1500 Gold Wing, Aspencade, and SE luxury touring motorcycles including the Swiss-spec SW variant
- Official Honda Motor Co. publication P/N 67MN500, first edition dated April 1988
- Contains 873 pages of indexed technical information, including complete chassis and engine wiring schematics and exploded-view assembly drawings
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- Re-download the file any time, no expiration
- OCR text layer lets you jump to a torque spec by keyword
- Suitable for printing individual sections for shop-floor use
- This 1988 factory publication serves as the base reference for the entire 1988–2000 GL1500 production run, documenting the foundational flat-six drivetrain and electronic cruise control systems
Honda GL1500 Gold Wing Service Documentation
This Honda GL1500 Gold Wing 1988–2000 manual provides a detailed technical overview of the flat-six engine platform, transmission, and chassis components. The documentation segments the motorcycle into core systems, offering descriptions for the fuel system, cooling architecture, final drive, and electrical harness routing. The text details the specific configuration requirements for the Aspencade and SE trims, alongside the specialized vacuum and emission control tuning required for the Swiss (SW) model variants.
Technical details within the text include specifications for the CV down-draft carburetors, valve train clearances, and multi-stage bolt torque parameters. Reference tables document internal engine tolerances, including oil pump clearance thresholds and piston-to-cylinder specifications. Electrical diagrams delineate the 12V 20AH charging system and starter/reverse motor circuits. Users may access what an OEM service publication covers for additional insight into factory-specified maintenance routines.
Specification Highlights
The 1988–2000 Honda GL1500 Gold Wing engine oil capacity is specified at 3.5 liters during a standard drain and refill. Cylinder head bolt torque values are documented in a multi-stage sequence, with primary engine casing bolts requiring 35 Nm. The ignition timing is set at 0° BTDC at 900 rpm for standard operations. Valve clearance for the intake is listed at 0.11–0.20 mm in the cylinder head specification table. The cooling system capacity for the GL1500 is documented at 4.1 liters. An official 873-page Honda OEM workshop manual covering the 1988–2000 GL1500 Gold Wing, Aspencade, and SE, documenting engine, chassis, electrical, and carburetor specifications for the flat-six powertrain.
Note: This page is a contents overview for the manual. It does not provide repair or diagnostic instructions.
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