1997 HONDA GL1500 Problems & Recalls
Detailed safety information and owner complaints
Problem Breakdown
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Common Problems
WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD. THE STARTER AND ENGINE STAYED ON AT THE SAME TIME. ENGINE FAILED TO SHUT DOWN. THIS CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO JERK FORWARD UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD. THE STARTER AND ENGINE STAYED ON AT THE SAME TIME. ENGINE FAILED TO SHUT DOWN. THIS CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO JERK FORWARD UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. *AK
TIRE DELAMINATED DURING NORMAL WEAR AND USE, REFUSED BY DEALER TO ADMIT DEFECT. SAID DUNLOP WOULD NOT WARRANTY TIRE, NO REPLACEMENT. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16X180 )
GLARE FROM SUNLIGHT DURING DAWN/DUSK MAKES READING INSTRUMENTS IMPOSSIBLE. *AK
RIGHT FOOT BRAKE IS SOME WHAT ACKWARD POSITION. YOU MUST ROTATE YOUR FOR YOUR ANKLE TO ITS FULLEST DOWNWARD POSITION IN ORDER TO GET PROPER BRAKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.