1988-2000 Honda GL1500 Gold Wing, Aspencade & SE Shop Manual (P/N 67MN500)
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
Model 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
Honda Manual Features & Content Preview
- 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. Features complete chassis and engine wiring schematics alongside exploded-view assembly drawings.
- Serves as the primary factory reference for the entire 1988–2000 production run. Documents the foundational flat-six drivetrain and electronic cruise control systems.
Honda GL1500 Gold Wing Service Documentation
This documentation provides a highly detailed technical overview of the flat-six engine platform, transmission, and chassis components. It logically segments the motorcycle into core systems. You will find specific descriptions for the fuel system, cooling architecture, final drive, and electrical harness routing. The text breaks down configuration requirements for the Aspencade and SE trims. It also highlights the specialized vacuum and emission control tuning necessary for Swiss (SW) models.
When handling the heavy flat-six powertrain or lifting this 800-pound touring bike, always prioritize shop safety by utilizing properly rated support jacks and restraints. Reviewing the factory specifications outlined here helps ensure structural integrity during reassembly. Technical details within the publication include precise measurements for the CV down-draft carburetors, valve train clearances, and multi-stage bolt torque parameters. Reference tables document critical internal engine tolerances. These cover oil pump clearance thresholds and piston-to-cylinder specifications. Electrical diagrams clearly map the 12V 20AH charging system, starter, and reverse motor circuits.
Specification Highlights
The engine oil capacity is specified at 3.5 liters during a standard drain and refill. Cylinder head bolt torque values follow a strict multi-stage sequence. Primary engine casing bolts require exactly 35 Nm. Standard operations call for an ignition timing set at 0° BTDC at 900 rpm. Intake valve clearance rests tightly between 0.11 and 0.20 mm. Finally, the cooling system requires 4.1 liters of fluid. This overview outlines the technical depth of the factory data and serves strictly as a reference for the publication's contents, rather than providing step-by-step diagnostic or repair instructions.
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