FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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1. How important is knowing my year and model for ordering parts and how can I tell what I have?
2. How do I know when I need new exhaust pipes?
3. Why do all GL1200 stators fail and will I ultimately need a correctly designed charging system harness?
4. How can I improve start and warm up, idling and acceleration?
5. How can I limit excessive pitching when braking or riding on unevenly surfaced roads?
6. What should I use to clean my Plexiglas windshield?
7. Does Markland still make the old GL1200 plastic engine covers?
8. Can all GL1500 riders enjoy the benefits of floorboards and highway boards?
9. How can I eliminate notchy steering and improve high-speed handling and control?
10. Why should I need a battery charger in the summer?
11. Can a leaking water pump be repaired?
12. How do I know when I need new spark plugs covers?
13. When should I replace my valve timing belts?
14. How should I care for my chrome accessories?
15. Why should I replace my wheel bearings?
16. What's that white smoke when I cold start my 1975-1987 'Wing?
17. What's that blue-black smoke when I cold start my 1975-1987 'Wing?
18. Why doesn't my cooling fan turn on by itself and why doesn't it stop running?
19. Do I need to replace my brake pistons when they have exterior dents and flaws or lock up?
20. What should I do about my leaking fork tubes?
21. Can I get a dip oil stick for my GL1000?
22. How do I know if my bike is "stock"?