For the GL1500 a good manual appeared. 

The book "Honda GL1500 Gold Wing Owners Workshop Manual" is written by Alan Ahlstrand and John H. Haynes.

It contains a comprehensive description of all models GL1500 which appeared in the period from 1988 until 2000 and is also provided with a large number of (black and white) photographs.

This is book # 2225 in the Haynes Owners Workshop Manual Series and is also published in 1998 by Haynes Publishing in Great Britain and by Haynes North America, Inc. in the United States.

This book contains 240 pages. ISBN 1-56392-225-8.

For this website I used some parts of this book.

It's very recommendable.

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Also a very nice book about the Goldwing history from the Haynes series is Honda Goldwing from Ian Falloon.

It describes the history from 1975 trough opening the new production plant in Marysville to the new GL 1800 model and the long way before it was ready to go in production.

This book contains 150 pages. ISBN 1 85960 660 1.

It is a very pleasant to read book and filled with lot's of nice photo's.

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This is also a good book for Valkyrie fans among you, it is from Osprey automotive written by Malcolm Birkitt.

It is also (duh) about the Goldwing and even the Valkyrie models are described in this book.

But it's an older book, so don't expect any GL 1800 or Rune descriptions.

Filled with nice photo's 143 pages long. ISBN 1 85532 879 8

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Honda Motorcycles by Aaron Frank:

Description: This beautiful book is the foremost account of the history of Honda. The result of $3,200 and a dream in 1948. The Honda Motor Company has become synonymous with innovation and quality and leads the world in motorcycle technology. With every passing year and each new model, the Honda name becomes even more prestigious in the motorcycling world.

The world of Honda and motorcycle enthusiasts both crave a comprehensive look at these bikes and the company that produces them and this outstanding chronicle offers a truly remarkable perspective of more than fifty years of Honda's prowess.

Hardcover, 10" x 10", 192 pp, 125 color, 75 b/w

-Complete history of the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer and its legendary founder

-Covers in detail both racing and street bikes

-Outstanding photography from noted shooter Jeff Hackett

The Honda CB92 Benly was the first antique Japanese motorcycle to command a five-figure price back in the 1980s, and old Hondas now dominate the collector's market for classic Japanese motorcycles.

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Official 2001-2005 Honda GL1800 Factory Service Manual

Provides service, repair and maintenance information for 2001-2005 Honda GL1800 models. Includes electrical troubleshooting manual.

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Provides service, repair and maintenance information for all 1993-2000 Honda GL1500 Gold Wing models.

Includes everything you need to know to perform tune-up and routine maintenance on the engine, clutch and transmission, fuel and exhaust, cooling, ignition system, steering and suspension, wheels, brakes and tires, frame and body and electrical system. Features complete wiring diagrams and 780 illustrated pages.

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