Engines on the GL1500  proved to be the most reliable Goldwing lump during their time.

They just go on forever, I know several owners with over 150,000 miles (I know there are some with double that) on their 1500's and they sound as good as new.

A light rumble from the clutch area when idling (which goes away when you depress the clutch lever) is normal, I know people who have had this on new 1500's as well as several older ones!

The engines from 1993 had needle roller bearings fitted to the rocker arms to make things even quieter.

The 1990 models got improved drive ability with tighter bodywork which made the bike rattle less.   

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