The Honda GL500 is a motorcycle produced by Honda from 1981 to 1982.
Honda GL500 | |
Manufacturer | [[Honda]] |
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Production | 81-82 |
Class | [[:Category:Road motorcycles|Road]] [[Category:Road motorcycles]] |
Successor | Honda GL650 |
Engine | 500cc |
Top Speed | 94.6 mph |
Air Filter | K&N HA-0700 `81-82[1] |
Spark Plug | NGK DR8ESL '82 NGK D8EA '81 |
Battery | YUASA YB14L-A2 '81 , '82 |
Final Drive | Shaft `81[2] |
Front Tire | 3.50-19 '81 , '82 |
Rear Tire | 130/90-16 '81 , '82 |
Weight | |
Oil Filter | K&N KN-111[1] |
Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
Related | Honda GL500I Honda GL650 Honda GL650I |
Manuals | GL500 Service manual More Manuals |
1981
The Honda Silver Wing, designated GL500'81, was sold in 1981. Two colors were available: Candy Muse Red and Cosmo Black Metallic. It had gold pinstripes, pro-link suspension, and a single front disc brake. Three configurations of seat and trunk design were available: dual seat with no trunk, solo seat with a small trunk, solo seat with backrest and a large trunk. The engine was a 496cc OHV liquid-cooled V-twin with a 5-speed transmission and shaft drive. The serial number began JH2PC0200BM000022.
1982
The GL500'82 Silver Wing was sold in 1982 in one of three colors: Candy Muse Red, Sterling Silver Metallic, and Brown. It had gold pinstripes, pro-link suspension, and a single front disc brake. The gas valve was now vacuum-operated with a reseve position. The engine was a 496cc OHV liquid-cooled V-twin with a 5-speed transmission and shaft drive. The serial number began JH2PC020*CM100001
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.
- ↑ 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.
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