Revised 12-27-2010
Whenever a complicated item is disassembled it is always a good idea to take many digital photos. Ideally, a photo should be taken for each step. Upon reassembly the photos can then be viewed in reverse order as a step-by-step guide. To support this, a cheap used laptop computer was purchased from eBay and is permanently located in the garage.
The photos included here are ones that I have personally taken. They may be freely viewed, downloaded, copied, and distributed. However, they may not be sold or otherwise used in a for-profit venture.
These photos are not a substitute for a shop manual, but are intended to be a supplement to the factory shop manual. The GL500/650 factory shop manual can be downloaded for free from several web sites, including here and http://downloads.hondatech.info/Moto/GL/GL500-650_Silverwing_5.pdf
Unfortunately, the order of some photos is mixed up. This is mostly due to the camera resetting the starting picture number between successive downloads to the computer. I have not taken the time to sort the photos yet and it may be a while before I have enough spare time available to do so.
This is an unmolested bike that was disassembled, refurbished, and reassembled. As it was unmodified and had not been previously disassembled, it is an excellent reference for how Honda originally built the bike.
The photos of this bike can be viewed here.
The photos of this bike have been broken out into sections:
01_before
02_disassembled_cleaned
03_paint_frame_and_parts
04_frame_rubber_plugs
05_center_stand
06_side_stand
07_swing_arm
08_steering_head_bearings
09_prolink_rear_suspension
10_forks
11_handlebars
12_front_fender
13_front_wheel
14_rear_end
15_rear_brake
16_rear_wheel
17_rear_fender
18_saddlebag_rails
19_tag_bracket
20_tail_light
21_ignition_switch
22_saddlebag_latches
23_saddlebag_brackets
24_rear_turn_signals
25_air_box
26_battery_box
27_coolant_reservoir
28_wire_harness
29_rear_brake_shaft_frame
30_electrical_panel
31_ignition_coil_resistor_deletion
32_ignition_coil_installation
33_starter_installation
34_engine_mounting
35_engine_electrical_and_hose_connections
36_front_brake_rebuild_and_bleeding
37_handlebar_controls_installation
38_fork_mounted_parts_cables_etc
39_modified_horn_bracket
40_footpeg_installation
41_rear_brake_pedal_and_switch_installation
42_shifter_pedal_installation
43_lower_saddlebag_brackets_installation
44_exhaust_installation
45_rear_end_lube
46_clutch_cable_installation
47_finished_bike
engine/01_radiator_removal
engine/02_fan_removal_and_inspection
engine/03_fan_shroud_removal
engine/04_engine_hanger_removal
engine/05_tach_cable_removal
engine/06_cylinder_head_coolant_drains
engine/07_oil_filter_final_drain
engine/08_cam_chain_tension_adjustment
engine/09_water_pipe_removal
engine/10_water_pump_removal
engine/11_timing_pickup_removal
engine/12_starter_removal
engine/13_rear_engine_case_removal
engine/14_cam_chain_inspection_and_removal
engine/15_cam_chain_installation
engine/16_rear_camshaft_seal_removal
engine/17_stator_removal
engine/18_flywheel_installation
engine/19_front_engine_cover_removal
engine/20_oil_pump_removal_and_installation
engine/21_clutch_seal_replacement
engine/22_front_engine_cover_replacement
engine/23_oil_filter_replacement
engine/24_front_camshaft_seal_replacement
engine/25_water_pump_mechanical_seal_replacement
engine/26_rear_camshaft_seal_installation
engine/27_shifter_seal_replacement
engine/28_cam_chain_adjuster_bolt_o-ring_replacement
engine/29_stator_replacement
engine/30_rear_engine_case_installation
engine/31_timing_pickup_installation
engine/32_valve_adjustment/index.htm
engine/33_spark_plug_replacement
engine/34_water_pipe_replacement
engine/35_engine_hanger_replacement
engine/36_radiator_shroud_replacement
engine/37_tachometer_cable_replacement
engine/38_fan_replacement
engine/39_radiator_replacement
engine/40_radiator_trim_installation
engine/91_gasket_cutting
engine/92_engine_on_cart
The photos referenced above can be downloaded here.
Zip File of All
1982_GL500I_Disassembly_Photos This file size is 27 Mb.
Zip File of All
1981_GL500_Photos This file size is 43 Mb.