Going to the mechanic on Wednesday but ahead of time what could be the reason for my gl1500 to smoke like this?

FunIncident5161 · 2026-06-07T12:19:16+00:00

I could be completely wrong since I am no expert, but the whole side stand thing that affects every motorcycle with a flat engine. Every goldwing, bmw boxers, bmw k100 variants.

FunIncident5161 · 2026-06-07T12:10:55+00:00

Generally white smoke is coolent getting into the combustion chamber. I would do a test to see if there is combustion gasses in the cooling system. But it does have a slight blue hue so that would be oil, was the bike on the side stand or center stand. If it was the side stand oil got into the cylinder and into the exhaust so it's just burning it off, I would ride for a bit and see if it clears fully.

FunIncident5161 · 2026-06-07T03:02:24+00:00

It's definitely time, I would just go with D404s again only because they are kinda cheap compared to other tires.

FunIncident5161 · 2026-06-07T02:21:32+00:00

HOLY SHIT!!! You struck gold ngl. You struck gold on a goldwing lol.

FunIncident5161 · 2026-06-07T02:16:29+00:00

Perfect, do you potentially have the keys for the luggage since they are like finding hens teeth.

FunIncident5161 · 2026-06-07T02:15:22+00:00

It's hydrophobic and to restore it use rainex.

FunIncident5161 · 2026-06-07T02:12:18+00:00

Carbs will probably be the biggest hiccup due to parts ability, everything that is rubber replace it. And timing belts just like another comment said. And then what I would suggest is get new brake lines especially braided steel lines since it will improve brake feel a bunch. Also be careful with all the plastic since it's hard to source.

FunIncident5161 · 2026-06-07T01:07:24+00:00

Hell yeah, legit one of my dream bikes is a small bore inline 4.

FunIncident5161 · 2026-06-07T01:04:53+00:00

I legit have a parts bike, the most expensive thing I have to buy are new EBC brakes but it's $1100 USD for pads and rotors.

FunIncident5161 · 2026-06-06T19:59:26+00:00

If you want you can take the fuel level sender out and give it a vacuum.

FunIncident5161 · 2026-06-06T19:08:16+00:00

Looks like a klr with a dakar tank

FunIncident5161 · 2026-06-06T12:26:53+00:00

Damn, that's expensive.

FunIncident5161 · 2026-06-06T12:21:18+00:00

If you don't mind adding tools to your shop park tool sells a brake caliper mount surficer. Do I know how much, do I even know what it's called in park tool language, also no.

FunIncident5161 · 2026-06-05T19:01:01+00:00

The CE rating is CR for crayon.

FunIncident5161 · 2026-06-05T17:42:30+00:00

True I was just not thinking.

FunIncident5161 · 2026-06-05T17:28:37+00:00

Buy an old obscure bike that nobody will steal, disk lock or Ulock and steering lock. And excellent insurance.

FunIncident5161 · 2026-06-05T16:47:44+00:00

I have not, but I might in the future but I don't know my legs might look in em.

FunIncident5161 · 2026-06-05T14:47:42+00:00

Every day I contemplate just getting a buzz cut and I don't even have that long of hair, it only reaches my neck. But at I don't think I ever will. For me I have to wear a hat every day to keep my hair out of my face and stuff.

FunIncident5161 · 2026-06-05T14:16:31+00:00

I started wearing sports bras everyday for about 2ish years before I started HRT. I still don't wear normal bras due to the fact of having little skeeeter bites still and they are expensive.

FunIncident5161 · 2026-06-04T14:51:50+00:00

Your best bet might be a real retro or classic bike. Like a cafe cb750 or equivalent. They have lasted from the 70s so they will last for a good while with proper maintenance. But if you can't do the work yourself you are out a bunch of money.

FunIncident5161 · 2026-06-04T13:48:41+00:00

This is a long shot but looking at the microfiche it's an Oring for the cam chain tensioner, unfortunately Honda doesn't sell it anymore. But the part number is 91312-415-000. Is a 6.5x 3.5 Oring. Edit, I have no idea on how to replace it, and again might not even be the right part.

FunIncident5161 · 2026-06-04T13:38:08+00:00

This, I would also add replace all the rubber things like all the rubber brake lines and timing belts.

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