We found the following complaints for HONDA GL1500 (1996)
Read complaints for HONDA GL1500 (1996)
Battery failed.
Balance sensor malfunctioned while on the road, causing the engine to shut off. Client was thrown off motorcycle and landed on his back, puncturing a lung.
The turn signals on all honda goldwings motorcycle are designed to cancel after 7 seconds or after 110 yards of travel. This means at highway speeds, the consumer had to turn on thesignals many times before turning.the consumer feels this is very distracting and dangerous.the consumer indicated that the signals do not cancel if speed is below 15 mph.
Self applying rear brake at highway speed. Must stomp brake pedal to release. Unpredictable occurance.
Stock brake pads faded when they are hot and brakes produced a squealing noise. Please describe details.
While driving the motorcycle at 40 mph, the steering head bearing loosened up,caused a violent shake in the front wheel. Which could have caused driver to lose control of motorcycle.honda is aware of the problem. The problem has been corrected.
The consumer states that the suspension and bearing was getting worse, and has been present for 4-5 years.the consumer states that he had taken the motorcycle to the dealer and they wont acknowledge the problem.the dealer stated that the suspension was shot and is was covered by warranty but they stated that it was not making noise due to the suspension/bearing(s) but the tires.(the noise existed in the past 3 sets of tires)the consumer is afraid to be riding and possibly getting hurt or killed including a passenger.*scc
Motorcycle never handled properly.in september consumer was almost stopped whenrear ofmotorcycle locked the wheel.this resulted fromswing arm becoming bent, and disconnected partially fromframe ofmotorcycle.please provide any additional information/attachments.
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