Points to Fix¶

Full proofreading audit of the VehicleSpecs repository. Every unproven, wrong, ambiguous, inconsistent, or incomplete item found across all files.

Audit date: 2026-06-28

How to read this list¶

File refs use the format file:line (line numbers are approximate).
Items are grouped by vehicle, then by category within each vehicle.
Cross-file contradictions are listed first because they are the highest-value fixes.
"FSM" = Factory Service Manual throughout.

Table of Contents¶

GL1500: Cross-File Contradictions
GL1500: Potentially Wrong Values
GL1500: Ambiguous or Unclear
GL1500: Unverified Values Needing FSM Confirmation
GL1500: Incomplete or Missing Data
GL1500: Structural Issues
Kawasaki ZRX1200R 2002
Kawasaki ZZR1400 2008
BMW E39 523i 2000
Cross-Vehicle Issues

1. GL1500 Cross-File Contradictions¶

These are factual conflicts between files. At least one file is wrong in each case.

XF-01 Relay 3 and the neutral light¶

06:110 says Relay 3 loss kills the neutral light.
07:186 says neutral/reverse lights are NOT fed by Relay 3.
Direct contradiction. One file is wrong. Confirm against the wiring diagram.

XF-02 Relay 3 naming¶

06:81 calls it "Tail-light / main relay."
07:183 calls it "accessory / #3 relay."
Same relay, different names. Pick one and use it consistently.

XF-03 Relay 3 symptom list¶

06:110 says Relay 3 feeds: tail lights, coolant temp, fuel level, neutral light, side-stand light.
07:181 says Relay 3 feeds: gauges, dash lights, running lights, fuel gauge.
Overlapping but different lists. Reconcile against the SM wiring diagram.

XF-04 Spark plug torque — three conflicting values¶

01:185 — 12 N·m (service manual).
19:38 — 15 N·m (torque master table).
04:237 — ~18 N·m (NGK generic for 12 mm in aluminium).
18:197 acknowledges the 12-vs-15 conflict but does not resolve it.
21:270 repeats both 12 and 18 N·m.
Safety-critical: wrong torque risks stripped aluminium threads or loose plugs. Resolve from FSM.

XF-05 Primary reduction ratio¶

10:29 — 1.591–1.592 (range).
10:47 — uses 1.591 in calculation.
11:39 — 1.592 (single value).
09:21 — 1.592 in overview table.
09:262 — 1.591 in verify section of the same file.
Pick one and use it everywhere.

XF-06 Final-drive drain bolt torque¶

11:124 — "12 or 20 N·m" with note that sources disagree.
19 has no final-drive fill-plug entry at all.
21:159 — "~12 N·m per file 18; ~20 N·m per some sources."
18:144 — "~12 N·m (9 ft·lb) typical" for the fill plug.
67% discrepancy. Resolve from FSM.

XF-07 Final-drive fill-plug torque vs drain-plug torque¶

11:126 — fill/filler cap: 20 N·m formal, many torque to ~12 N·m.
11:112 — procedure says "9–10 ft·lb feel."
18:144 — fill plug "~12 N·m."
Three values (9–10 ft·lb / ~12 N·m / 20 N·m) for the same plug. Resolve from FSM.

XF-08 Engine oil drain-plug torque¶

18:119 — 35 N·m "per the service manual."
18:262 — verify section says 40 N·m and calls it a "community figure."
19:53 — 35 N·m.
01:187 — 35 N·m.
The verify section's 40 N·m contradicts the file's own body text and two other files. Fix the verify section.

XF-09 Rear axle nut torque¶

15:117 — 108 N·m (80 ft·lb).
19:182 — 110 N·m (80 ft·lb).
Same ft·lb, 2 N·m difference. Pick the FSM value.

XF-10 Rear axle pinch bolt torque¶

15:118 — 31 N·m (23 ft·lb).
19:183 — 32 N·m (23 ft·lb).
1 N·m difference. Pick the FSM value.

XF-11 Rear lower shock mount bolt — left vs right not distinguished¶

15:119 — single value: 69 N·m (51 ft·lb).
19:186 — LEFT: 70 N·m (18 mm thread). RIGHT: 23 N·m (8 mm thread).
File 15 gives only the left-side value and doesn't mention the right is completely different. A reader applying 69 N·m to the 8 mm right-side bolt could strip it.

XF-12 Front axle pinch bolt quantity¶

15:107 — "Two pinch bolts on the right fork leg."
19:166 — "Front axle pinch bolt x4."
File 15 implies 2 total (one leg only). File 19 says 4 total (both legs). Contradictory.

XF-13 Fork air pressure maximum — three different values¶

12:112 — max ~41 kPa / 6 psi. Note: "one owner's 1999 SE manual cites up to 8 psi."
13:124 — max ~40 kPa / 6 psi (no 8 psi caveat).
17:179 — max ~41 kPa / 6 psi. Note: "one manual allows up to 8 psi."
21:426 spec table — max 55 kPa / 8 psi.
21:441 procedure step 8 — max 10 psi / 70 kPa.
Three different max values (6 / 8 / 10 psi) across the doc set. Over-pressurizing blows fork seals. Resolve from FSM.

XF-14 Alternator output¶

README:55 — 550 W @ 5000 rpm.
20:49 — ~40 A.
22:195 — ~40 A (some sources cite 45 A).
24:53 — 90 A / ~1,200 W (CompuFire upgrade, not stock).
The 550 W at a specific rpm appears only in the README with no source. 40 vs 45 A is unresolved.

XF-15 Alternator type — stock vs CompuFire¶

20:45 — stock is wound rotor, brushes, slip rings (externally excited).
24:54 — CompuFire 58500 is permanent-magnet (brushless).
These are fundamentally different architectures requiring different regulators. The architectural difference is never explicitly noted in the installation context.

XF-16 Battery CCA values¶

06:39 — OEM YB18L-A: ~210 CCA (single appearance, unverified).
05:129 — YTX24HL-BS replacement: ~350 CCA (Yuasa spec).
06:15 — YTX24HL-BS replacement: ~340 CCA.
210 for OEM is unverified; 340 vs 350 for the replacement is a 10 CCA discrepancy between files.

XF-17 OEM battery part number family¶

05:140 — 31500-MN5-xxx (motorcycle PN family).
06:14 — 31500-ZB7-632 (power-equipment cross-ref).
Different families. Only one is the correct motorcycle OEM PN.

XF-18 On-board voltmeter existence¶

05:70 — "may not have a factory voltmeter" (hedged).
07:123 — "does NOT have a factory voltmeter" (definitive).
File 05 should match file 07's definitive statement.

XF-19 PAIR/secondary-air system existence¶

01:175 — states the GL1500 HAS a secondary air supply system.
02:259 — says existence is "not confirmed."
23:178 — says "unconfirmed."
Direct contradiction. File 01 asserts it exists; files 02 and 23 say unknown.

XF-20 SMC (secondary master cylinder) existence¶

20:238 — GL1500 "does not have the separate SMC found on the GL1800."
20:338 — quick reference table mentions "PCV/SMC long circuit."
21:214 — brake bleed procedure mentions "PCV/SMC."
Contradiction within file 20 itself and in file 21. If there's no SMC, remove "SMC" from the symptom descriptions.

XF-21 Coolant capacity — which figure is "coolant capacity"?¶

00:120 — 4.1 L as simply "Coolant capacity."
03:57 — distinguishes: after disassembly 4.1 L, after draining 3.8 L.
File 00 doesn't specify it's the full-disassembly figure. A normal drain-and-fill uses 3.8 L. A reader using only file 00 could overfill by 0.3 L.

XF-22 Oil capacity with filter — upper bound differs¶

README:37 — 3.7–4.0 L (3.9–4.2 US qt).
21:74 — ~3.7 L (~3.9 US qt) inferred.
01:142 — ~3.7 L.
00:205 — 3.7–4.0 L (3.9–4.0 US qt) — US qt upper end is wrong (should be 4.2).
The README's upper bound (4.0 L) appears nowhere in the detailed files. And file 00's US qt conversion is wrong.

XF-23 Max power — PS figure¶

00:134 — 100 PS.
01:23 — 101 PS.
Both round from ~101.2 PS. Pick one.

XF-24 Max torque — ft·lb figure¶

00:135 — 110–111 ft·lb (range).
01:24 — 111 ft·lb (flags 110 as Wikipedia).
Present the conflict consistently or resolve it.

XF-25 Timing belt tensioner bolt — confidence level¶

18:90 — "~26 N·m, community figure, confirm against SM."
19:70 — 26 N·m, listed without flag (implies factory-sourced).
Same value, different confidence levels. Align them.

XF-26 Engine mount torques — one file says missing, another has them¶

16:270 — "Not reliably documented in the consulted online sources."
19:140 — engine mount nut 40 N·m, engine bracket bolt 25 N·m (listed).
File 16 doesn't cross-reference file 19's data.

XF-27 Fan thermo-switch on-temperature¶

07:162 body text — 98–102 C.
07:300 verify section — 96–99 C.
Non-overlapping ranges within the same file.

XF-28 Maintenance interval for brake/clutch fluid¶

17:193 — every 2 years or ~19,000 km / 12,000 mi.
18:34 schedule table — R at 18 mo / 18,000 km.
19,000 km != 18,000 km. 12,000 mi = ~19,312 km != 18,000 km. File 18 (Honda table) is probably correct.

XF-29 Water pump drive type¶

03:111 — "belt/gear driven off the engine" (ambiguous).
No other file clarifies. Is it belt-driven (sharing the cam belt) or gear-driven? This matters for timing belt service scope.

XF-30 Cylinder numbering convention¶

01:40 — front-to-rear within each bank; L/R assignment flagged as unverified.
04:143 — odd numbers on the RIGHT, even on the LEFT (stated definitively).
Different certainty levels, not cross-referenced.

XF-31 DOT 4 brake fluid bottle size¶

17:33 — OEM bottle 08203-0004 is 12 fl oz (355 mL).
17:211 — "one 456 mL / 16 fl oz bottle is 'just enough' for a full flush."
Two different bottle sizes. If you buy the OEM 12 oz bottle, it may not be enough for a full flush as the file implies.

XF-32 Fork oil capacity — 1989 vs 2000¶

21:424 — Left ~372 mL / Right ~376 mL for 2000.
21:424 note — 1989 manual ~10.8–10.9 oz (vs 12.6/12.7 oz for 2000).
15% difference between model years. The 2000-specific figure is unconfirmed.

XF-33 Neutral light control — three conflicting accounts¶

06:110 — Relay 3 controls neutral light.
07:186 — neutral light NOT fed by Relay 3.
08:194 — reverse switch "turns off the neutral indicator."
Three files, three different stories about what controls the neutral indicator.

XF-34 Cross-reference link text mismatches¶

12:40 links to 14-brakes-and-hydraulics.md with text "Wheels, Tires & Brakes."
14:7 links to 15-wheels-and-tires.md for tire info.
File 12 sends readers to file 14 for tires, but file 14 redirects to file 15. Referral loop.

XF-35 Sibling file link display names for file 18¶

14:7 — "Maintenance Schedule & Fluids."
12 — "Fluids & Capacities."
11 — "Maintenance Schedule."
Same target file, three different display names.

2. GL1500 Potentially Wrong Values¶

Values that are likely incorrect based on evidence within the docs or common knowledge.

PW-01 Ground clearance primary value¶

00:192 — 140 mm listed as the primary value.
The file itself says the 2000 SE is "most likely" the 115 mm post-1995 figure.
The primary value shown is probably wrong for this bike.

PW-02 Fuel economy metric-to-imperial mismatch¶

00:138 — 7.2–7.5 L/100 km stated as equivalent to 31–40 US mpg.
7.2 L/100 km = 33 mpg; 7.5 L/100 km = 31 mpg. The upper end (40 mpg = 5.9 L/100 km) is outside the metric range.
Also: highway owner-report (38–42 mpg) exceeds the stated overall range (31–40 mpg).

PW-03 Quick-spec spark plug torque in file 04¶

04:237 — summary shows ~18 N·m (NGK generic).
The Honda FSM says 12 N·m. A reader consulting only the summary could over-torque into aluminium.

PW-04 Oil capacity US qt conversion¶

00:205 — "3.7–4.0 L (3.9–4.0 US qt)."
4.0 L = 4.23 US qt, not 4.0. The upper end is understated.

PW-05 1157 bulb candlepower annotation reversed¶

07:71 — "~21/5 W = 8/27 cp."
21 W (bright) should map to 27 cp, not 8 cp. Should read "27/8 cp."

PW-06 Luggage total volume arithmetic¶

16:155 — states total 193 L, but 68 + 62 + 62 = 192 L.

PW-07 Front wheel travel = ground clearance coincidence¶

12:17 — front wheel travel 140 mm.
12:38 — ground clearance 140 mm.
Rarely equal on any motorcycle. Likely a transcription error from a single spec sheet.

PW-08 Unit conversion: 1 US pint != 456 mL¶

14:100 — "~1 pint / ~456 mL."
1 US pint = 473 mL. 456 mL = ~15.4 fl oz, not 16.

PW-09 Starter motor cable nut torque — implausibly low¶

19:258 — 0.5 N·m (~4 in·lb).
Almost no torque for a power-carrying battery cable terminal. Almost certainly an OCR/table-alignment error.

PW-10 Final-drive oil grade "SAE 80"¶

21:158 — "Hypoid gear oil, SAE 80."
SAE 80 is an unusual bare grade. SAE 80W-90 or 75W-90 would be typical. Also GL-4 vs GL-5 compatibility with potential brass bushings is unresolved.

PW-11 Honda 100,000-mile timing belt interval¶

01:101, 18:87, 20:151 — Honda's stated interval is 100,000 mi.
Community consensus is 50,000–75,000 mi / 6–8 years.
This is an interference engine. The 100,000-mi figure needs a stronger caveat about the community recommendation.

PW-12 BikeBandit retailer status¶

22:273 — listed as active retailer with "verify current operating status."
BikeBandit ceased normal operations ~2023. Should note this explicitly.

PW-13 Hitch rating from wrong vehicle¶

22:228 — "600 lb / 60 lb tongue" rating is stated as being for the GL1800 (2018+), yet appears in the GL1500 table. GL1800 hitch won't fit a GL1500.

PW-14 "10-plate" clutch kit may mean 10 friction discs, not 10 total pieces¶

09:141 — explains "10-plate set" as a total-piece count, but "10-plate" kits typically refer to 10 friction discs. If GL1500 has 9, the kit may be for a different application.

PW-15 Final-drive drain bolt torque: 20 N·m (14 ft·lb) — conversion error¶

21:161 — "~20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m / 14 ft·lb)."
20 N·m = 14.75 ft·lb, rounds to 15, not 14.

PW-16 Cable gauge recommendation possibly undersized¶

24:59 — "minimum 8 AWG / 8 mm²" for a 90 A CompuFire main feed.
8 AWG is typically rated 40–55 A continuous in chassis wiring. 90 A may require 4–6 AWG.

PW-17 Oil filter torque kgf·m rounding¶

21:77 — "10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m)."
1.0 kgf·m = 9.81 N·m, not 10. Minor but worth noting.

PW-18 E39 rear disc larger than front — anomalous¶

BMW-E39:44-45 — front 296 mm, rear 298 mm.
Rear discs larger than front is extremely unusual on a front-biased braking system. The 298 mm rear figure is likely wrong (may be 294 or 296 mm for the 523i trim). See section 9 for detail.

3. GL1500 Ambiguous or Unclear¶

AM-01 Fuel tank "reserve" language¶

00:204 — "Reserve: confirm (no separate petcock reserve — low-fuel warning instead)."
Confusing for a system without a reserve position.

AM-02 "Usable to low-fuel light" label¶

02:172 — could mean "amount available before the light" or "amount consumed by the time the light comes on." Context suggests the latter, but the label implies the former.

AM-03 Timing belt tensioner "gentle nudge" procedure¶

01:115 — "give the tensioner a gentle nudge toward the belt." Direction, sequence, and preload method are vague for a safety-critical interference-engine job.

AM-04 Trunk lock operation direction¶

16:163 — "Turn CCW to open" then "Turn CCW again to lock." Same direction for both actions is confusing without explaining the momentary-turn mechanism.

AM-05 Windshield screw color rule¶

16:102 — "Black screws + deep sleeves outside; gold screws + shallow sleeves inside." Flagged as potentially finish/year-specific.

AM-06 Fork oil viscosity unresolved¶

12:78 — SS-7 (~5W), SS-8 (~10W), or 15W. Factory grade not confirmed.

AM-07 Anti-dive circuit L/R assignment¶

12:25 — "left anti-dive = foot-pedal circuit, right = hand-lever circuit. Confirm against SM."

AM-08 E39 model year vs production year¶

BMW-E39:3 — "final model year of the pre-facelift 523i before the September 2000 production cutoff." Does "2000" mean model year, production year, or registration year?

AM-09 E39 top speed limiter¶

BMW-E39:59 — "below the 250 km/h limiter, so the 523i reaches its natural top speed." Implies no limiter, but many E39s were governed. Ambiguous.

AM-10 E39 automatic diff ratio missing¶

BMW-E39:38 — manual diff ratio 3.46:1. "Automatic uses a different ratio" but no ratio given and not in verify section.

AM-11 Carb sync vacuum tolerance¶

02:102 and 23:180 — "~50 mm Hg / ~2 in Hg" flagged as a general Gold Wing tolerance, not GL1500-specific.

AM-12 Fuel pump flow test explanation¶

02:142 — "x12 for cc/min" without explaining why (5 s x 12 = 60 s = 1 min).

AM-13 Rear shock side assignment¶

13:20, 17:161 — "most owner reports describe right = air-assisted, left = coil-spring." Unverified for the 2000 SE.

AM-14 CB channel spacing simplification¶

08:117 — "0.01 MHz" is technically incorrect (CB has non-uniform spacing near channels 22–25).

AM-15 Proportioning/delay valve location¶

21:189 — "on some GL1500s near the left-side radiator; on others internal to the rear master cylinder." No resolution for the 2000 SE.

AM-16 Slave-cylinder bolt size¶

09:87 — "3 bolts (M6/M8)" — could be either size, or a mix. Unresolved.

AM-17 SC22E vs SC22F engine code¶

10:12 — SC22E (general engine).
10:125 — SC22F (reverse-equipped variant).
Both used in the same file without clear explanation of the relationship.

AM-18 Reverse speed: design vs fault threshold¶

10:134 — design speed ~1.5 mph / ~2.4 km/h, fault threshold <1.0 km/h / ~0.6 mph.
Confusing to have two different speeds in two different unit systems in the same paragraph.

AM-19 Main amplifier output: per channel or total?¶

08:19 — "24 W per channel" vs "24 W total" vs "25 W/side ~50 W total." Unresolved.

AM-20 "Starter-relay regulator" undefined¶

06:181 — term not defined anywhere. Unclear what component this refers to.

AM-21 Frame type designation¶

16:19 — "tubular steel double cradle" vs "tubular steel cradle" used interchangeably. Which is the correct factory term?

AM-22 Coolant change interval logic¶

03:204 — "every 2 years (mileage-based references cite ~38,000 km / 24,000 mi)." Is it whichever-comes-first or both?

4. GL1500 Unverified Values Needing FSM Confirmation¶

Grouped by system. All are flagged with in the source files but listed here for completeness.

Engine / Timing¶

File	Value	Note
`01:77`	HLA service limit ~0.12 in / ~3 mm	Owner-sourced
`01:92`	Timing belt P/N: Gates T274 vs T275	Conflicting aftermarket numbers
`01:94`	Tensioner adjuster P/N 14510-MG9-008	Unverified
`01:132`	Oil cooler: discrete vs integrated	Unknown
`01:134`	Oil filter cross-refs (Fram, K&N)	Unverified fitment
`01:142`	Oil capacity with filter ~3.7 L	Inferred, not direct
`04:100`	Coil primary resistance: 2.2 vs 3.0 ohm	36% gap, unresolved
`04:107`	Coil P/N 30510-KT7-023: 1988–2000 or 1988–90 only?	Critical for ordering
`04:117`	Coil secondary resistance ~14 kohm	Borrowed from GL1000, not confirmed for GL1500
`04:153`	Base timing ~0 BTDC at idle	Unusual; owner/forum-derived
`04:155`	Full advance ~27 BTDC, vacuum ~+10, total ~36–40	All forum-derived
`04:177`	Pulse generator resistance ~400–500 ohm	100 ohm spread
`04:193`	ECM P/N 30410-MAF-712	Multiple variants, not pinned for 2000 SE
`10:29`	Primary reduction teeth 78/49	Forum thread, not FSM
`10:32`	3rd gear teeth 28/22	Not factory-verified
`10:36`	Final reduction teeth 34/12	Not factory-verified

Fuel System¶

File	Value	Note
`02:15`	Carb venturi 36 mm	Widely cited but unconfirmed
`02:20`	Year-2000 carb P/N 16100-MZ0-Axx	Suffix unknown
`02:35`	Jet sizes: #158/#60 vs #148/#65 variant	Correct 2000 SE jetting unknown
`02:48`	Pilot screw initial setting: 2 turns out	Unconfirmed
`02:62`	Float level: 7.5 mm vs 8.0 mm (both in FSM!)	Unresolved
`02:102`	Carb sync tolerance ~50 mm Hg	Not GL1500-specific
`02:154`	Fuel pump test terminal colors	Wrong terminals = damage
`02:202`	Minimum octane: 86 PON / 91 RON	Unconfirmed
`20:108`	Fuel pump pressure 2.5–3.5 psi, flow ~15 GPH	Unverified

Cooling System¶

File	Value	Note
`03:81`	Radiator cap P/N: 19045-MZ3-405 vs 19045-MY3-621	Two PNs, unresolved
`03:82`	Aftermarket cap cross-refs (Stant, NAPA)	Forum-sourced
`03:97`	Thermostat P/N 19300-611-005	Unusual format, unverified
`03:112`	Water pump P/N: three supersessions, 2000 SE unknown
`03:129`	Fan switch OFF temperature	Not listed in SM
`03:138`	Fan relay: separate relay vs direct-switched	Unknown
`03:148`	Temp gauge sender P/N 37750-PC1-004	Unverified for 2000 SE

Charging System / Electrical¶

File	Value	Note
`05:15`	Alternator rated output ~550 W	Widely quoted but unconfirmed
`05:34`	1988–89 alternator P/N suffix	Unverified
`05:52`	Front alternator bearing 10x26x8 mm; rear missing
`05:55`	Brush wear-limit length	Not confirmed (starter values cited)
`05:67`	Charging voltage at ~1,500 rpm: ~13.6 V	Owner-measured
`05:78`	Regulated-voltage window	Not factory-confirmed
`05:83`	Parasitic draw max spec	Factory max not found
`06:24`	Spark plug gap 0.8–0.9 mm	Derived from NGK designation, not FSM
`06:58`	Key-switch 30 A fuse P/N	Missing
`06:59`	Reverse fuses 2x5 A P/N	Missing
`06:77`	At least 7 of 13 fuse positions unverified

Brakes / Hydraulics¶

File	Value	Note
`14:22`	LBS circuit routing (which caliper is linked)	Sources conflict
`14:27`	Rear master cylinder P/N 43500-MT8-006	Confirmed for 1990–94, not 2000
`14:45`	Front/rear disc standard thickness ranges	Unverified
`14:79`	Caliper piston bore sizes ~31/~25 mm	Reported, not confirmed
`14:79`	Caliper seal kit 06451-GE2-405	Confirmed 1992–97, not 2000
`14:86`	Front master cylinder bore	Explicitly unverified
`17:40`	Caliper piston count (2-piston)	Confirmed in audit but FSM check still pending
`17:51`	SMC presence on GL1500	Not confirmed
`17:74`	TRAC anti-dive working medium (brake fluid or fork oil?)	Unknown

Suspension¶

File	Value	Note
`12:16`	Fork tube diameter 41 mm (one forum says 40 mm)
`12:56`	Fork oil capacity L/R split: which leg is larger?	Sources transpose
`12:95`	OEM fork spring free length	Not found in public sources
`12:173`	Steering stem bearing torque procedure	DIY articles, not factory
`12:197`	Upper fork pinch bolt: 22 vs 11 N·m (2x difference!)
`12:200`	Front axle bolt: 88 N·m	Unverified
`13:28`	Rear wheel travel ~105 mm	Spec aggregators, not factory
`13:140`	Swingarm pivot torques (72/14/65 ft·lb)	Owner sources, not FSM
`13:163`	Rear shock oil seal P/N 91257-KE8-003, 55x68x13 mm	Owner-reported
`17:132`	Rear shock max air pressure ~57–58 psi	1 psi spread unresolved
`17:179`	Front fork max air pressure 6 vs 8 psi	33% difference
`09:177`	Clutch lifter plate bolt: 10 vs 12 N·m	Two values, unresolved
`09:87`	Slave-cylinder mounting bolt torque	Not captured
`09:88`	Slave-cylinder bore I.D.	Not published

Wheels / Tires / Final Drive¶

File	Value	Note
`15:14`	Rim width designations MT2.50x18 / MT3.50x16	Not consistently documented
`15:134`	Rear wheel second bearing dimension ~20x47x20.6 mm	OEM P/N not confirmed
`15:163`	Valve stem type TR412 vs TR413	Unconfirmed
`15:91`	Max vehicle load capacity ~200 kg	Unconfirmed
`11:55`	GL1500/GL1200 final-drive interchangeability	Forum hearsay
`11:77`	Final-drive oil capacity: 140/170 vs 120/150 cm3	Two conflicting sets
`11:144`	Honda TSB recommending moly lube every ~16k mi	TSB number not found
`11:180`	U-joint P/N 40200-MZ0-A00	Verify for 2000 SE
`11:182`	Final-drive output oil seal P/N	Not confirmed

Frame / Bodywork¶

File	Value	Note
`16:21`	Wheelbase 1690 vs 1700 mm
`16:23`	Trail 111 vs 115 mm
`16:28`	Ground clearance 140 vs 115 mm	25 mm gap
`16:153`	Luggage volumes (trunk ~68 L, saddlebag ~62 L)	Owner-measured, Honda never published
`16:154`	Saddlebag weight limit ~9 kg each	Unconfirmed in owner's manual
`16:196`	Crash bar P/Ns 84130/84140-MN5-000	L/R designation and 2000 fitment unconfirmed

Lighting / Instruments¶

File	Value	Note
`07:27`	1998–2000 headlight shim requirement and P/N	Community-reported, not FSM
`07:56`	Headlight aim spec (50 mm drop at 7.6 m)	Generic, not factory-specific
`07:74`	Fender/trunk-side bulbs #67/#70	Community-sourced
`07:90`	Gold Wing logo light P/N 34908-MB0-003	No common cross-ref
`07:146`	Indicator face colors (OD, Reverse, Side stand, Cruise)	Community LED notes, not OM
`07:192`	Headlight relay P/Ns 38370/38380-MN5-003	Owner sources for 1994 SM

Audio / Comfort / Cruise / Reverse¶

File	Value	Note
`08:23`	FM S/N, stereo separation, AVC range, tone range	Secondary sources
`08:28`	Radio preset count 24 (8/8/8 split)	Unverified
`08:38`	Speaker impedance 3 ohm, power ~10 W	Forum-sourced
`08:155`	Cruise clutch switch P/N 35335-MG9-951	Not confirmed for 2000 SE
`08:251`	Heated grips factory fitment status on SE	Unknown

Maintenance / Torque¶

File	Value	Note
`18:52`	Fuel octane ~86+ PON / 91 RON	Not confirmed
`18:140`	Final-drive oil grade text "SAE 80 / GL-5"	Grade not visible on manual page
`19:248`	Side stand pivot torque: 22 N·m (frame) vs 10 N·m (misc)	2x+ difference, may be different fasteners
`19:273`	Standard chart 6 mm bolt — OCR corrected from 19 to 10 N·m	Editorial judgment, no second source
`19:281`	Standard chart 10 mm flange bolt — filled from GL1800 manual	Different vehicle

Overview / Identification¶

File	Value	Note
`00:38`	Intercom availability on Aspencade	Uncertain
`00:69`	VIN positions 4–8 encoding	Varies by source
`00:91`	Engine number stamping location	Not confirmed
`00:95`	2000 SE color list and paint codes	Not SE-specific
`00:136`	Top speed 159–193 km/h	34 km/h spread
`00:137`	0–60 mph ~5.3 s	Single-source
`00:171`	ABS absence	Almost certainly correct but flagged

5. GL1500 Incomplete or Missing Data¶

INC-01 GVWR¶

00:203 — entirely absent. Only max load (185 kg) is given. Read off VIN plate.

INC-02 Engine oil capacity after full disassembly¶

01:143 — blank placeholder in table.

INC-03 Water pump fastener torques¶

03:119 — not itemized in sources consulted.

INC-04 Coolant drain bolt torque¶

03:215 and 21:115 — "Not confirmed." No value given.

INC-05 Fork drain bolt torque¶

21:427 — "Not confirmed." No value given.

INC-06 Rear alternator bearing size¶

05:52 — noted as needing confirmation but no size given at all.

INC-07 Alternator mounting bolt torque¶

05:102 — absent, link to file 19 unverified.

INC-08 Battery terminal bolt torque¶

05:153 — "not confirmed in a factory source."
06:35 — tentatively gives ~9 N·m but unverified.

INC-09 Battery charging current/time for flooded OEM¶

05:159 — only the general 1/10-C rule given.

INC-10 Ground-point circuit mapping¶

06:134 — designations mentioned but circuit-to-ground assignments not given.

INC-11 Total fuse count¶

06:98 — chart goes to position 13 but total count not confirmed. Several positions unverified.

INC-12 Alternator brush wear-limit length¶

05:55 — starter motor values cited. Actual alternator brush limit unknown.

INC-13 Brake pad part numbers — multiple conflicts¶

14:67 — two different rear pad P/Ns (06435-MT8-405 vs 45106-MT8-305) plus a third family (-MCA-016). No resolution for 2000 SE.

INC-14 Brake pad minimum lining thickness¶

14:57 — "not consistently published for the GL1500."

INC-15 Transmission torque table — all empty¶

10:177 — all three rows are unverified placeholders with no numbers.

INC-16 Reverse electrical cross-reference file¶

10:237 — "verify the correct filename once that file exists." File 08 covers this.

INC-17 Tachometer redline rpm¶

07:115 — "exact redline rpm not confirmed here." (Commonly known as 6,500 rpm.)

INC-18 Anti-dive unit torque values¶

12:148 — "not documented in the public sources reviewed."

INC-19 Honda's fork oil / steering bearing service interval¶

12:221 — "not captured in this research."

INC-20 Compressor rebuild O-ring sizes¶

13:236 — not published in community guides.

INC-21 Fuse numbers for air-pump circuit¶

13:186 — "varies by source."

INC-22 Final-drive fill-plug torque in file 19¶

File 19 has drain bolt but no fill-plug entry.

INC-23 Bodywork / fairing-to-frame bolt torques¶

19:244 — SE-specific items listed but main fairing mount bolts absent. File 16 asks for them.

INC-24 Steel clutch driven-plate OEM P/N¶

09:139 — "P/N not captured."

INC-25 Clutch system fluid capacity¶

09:39 — "well under 250 mL. No factory capacity figure published."

INC-26 Slave-cylinder mounting bolt torque¶

09:87 and 09:181 — "not captured" / "not found."

INC-27 Cruise control vacuum test values / control-unit pin resistances¶

08:316 — "not captured here."

INC-28 Honda FSM / ETM part numbers for 2000 GL1500A/SE¶

22:431 — "were not confirmed here." The most important reference documents.

INC-29 Suspension air-drier, cruise-control valve, fuel filter P/Ns¶

18:215 — three parts with no P/N given.

INC-30 Fuel reserve volume¶

18:179 — "confirm reserve volume / low-fuel point against owner's manual."

INC-31 PAIR/AIR system — not confirmed whether it exists¶

02:259, 23:178 — if present, routing diagram in file 23 is incomplete.

INC-32 Bleeding sequence for TRAC anti-dive¶

17:85 — "The factory bleeding sequence may include a specific step." Not documented.

INC-33 Discrete brake/clutch fluid capacity figures¶

17:209 — "no factory numeric volume was found."

INC-34 Haynes manual number confirmation¶

22:343 — #2225 cited from single source.

INC-35 README source range outdated¶

README:157 — "Local sibling files 00–22" should be 00–24.

6. GL1500 Structural Issues¶

ST-01 Stale "adjust link to actual filename" TODOs in file 05¶

05:97, 05:102, 05:153, 05:245 — links are correct but the TODO notes remain.

ST-02 Stale "(filename assumed)" qualifiers in file 07¶

07:80 — "See Brakes (filename assumed)."
07:115 — "see Engine Specifications (filename assumed)."
Both files exist. Remove the qualifiers.

ST-03 Duplicate cross-reference link in file 07 header¶

07:7 — both "Electrical System & Battery" and "Fuses & Relays" point to 06-electrical-system-wiring-fuses.md. The battery file (05) is missing from the cross-reference.

ST-04 Duplicate torque values in file 01¶

01:161 (oil change tips) and 01:187 (torque table) — same drain-bolt and filter torques in two sections. Could diverge if one is updated.

ST-05 Both cross-reference links in file 03 resolve to file 01¶

03:257 — "Engine Specifications" and "Lubrication / Oil System" both link to 01-engine.md.

ST-06 Stale editorial note in file 03¶

03:257 — "sibling-file names/numbers assumed — adjust links" left in the published document.

ST-07 Missing blank lines before section headings in file 00¶

00:163 — ### Brakes heading directly after preceding paragraph (no blank line).
00:173 — ### Wheels & tires heading same issue.

ST-08 Service manual page references for 1994 model year¶

06:5, 06:98, 06:134 — page numbers from 1994/1995 SM used for 2000 SE documentation. Changes did happen mid-run (e.g. Relay 2 added in 1994).

ST-09 Final-drive oil units order¶

00:207 — "(4.9 Imp oz / 4.7 US oz)" — Imp listed first, but CLAUDE.md convention is US first.

ST-10 Fuel tank units order inconsistency¶

00:204 — "(5.3 Imp gal / 6.3 US gal)" — Imp first.
02:171 — "(6.3 US gal / 5.3 Imp gal)" — US first.
Should be consistent.

7. Kawasaki ZRX1200R 2002¶

ZRX-01 Six-piston Tokico calipers — potentially wrong¶

README:16 and README:44 — "six-piston Tokico calipers."
Standard ZRX 1200R is widely listed with four-piston calipers. Six-piston is unusual for this model. Not flagged. Verify.

ZRX-02 Rear tire size¶

README:43 — "180/55 ZR17" flagged. Some sources list 180/60 ZR17.

ZRX-03 Max power¶

README:34 — "~122 hp / 89 kW" flagged. Sources range 120–124 hp.

ZRX-04 Coolant capacity¶

README:39 — "~3.0 L" flagged. Single-source.

ZRX-05 Engine oil capacity¶

README:40 — "~3.8 L with filter" flagged. Drain-only ~3.0 L (0.8 L difference is large).

ZRX-06 Fuel tank¶

README:41 — 19.0 L flagged. Some sources list 20 L.

ZRX-07 Curb weight¶

README:49 — ~247 kg flagged.

ZRX-08 Top speed¶

README:57 — ~246 km/h flagged as "treat as optimistic."

ZRX-09 Battery spec and alternator output missing¶

README:58 — only "12 V; electric start." No Ah, no battery size code, no alternator wattage.

ZRX-10 Valve clearances unflagged¶

README:33 — intake 0.13–0.19 mm, exhaust 0.18–0.24 mm listed without source or flag. Safety-critical values.

ZRX-11 Rear suspension terminology¶

README:47 — "Horizontal back-link" is unusual. ZRX 1200R uses Uni-Trak linkage (not mentioned).

ZRX-12 All documentation files planned, none exist¶

README:65–118 — every entry is "(planned)."

ZRX-13 Skipped file numbers 08 and 17¶

No explanation for the gaps (unlike BMW README which explains skipping).

8. Kawasaki ZZR1400 2008¶

ZZR-01 Ram-air power¶

README:35 — "~200 hp" flagged. Sources range 197–203 hp.

ZZR-02 Max torque¶

README:36 — "154 N·m" flagged. Sources range 153–155 N·m.

ZZR-03 Coolant capacity¶

README:40 — "~3.4 L" flagged. Single-source.

ZZR-04 Engine oil capacity¶

README:41 — "~4.1 L" flagged.

ZZR-05 Dry weight¶

README:49 — "~220 kg" flagged.

ZZR-06 Curb weight¶

README:50 — "~264 kg" flagged.

ZZR-07 Overall height¶

README:53 — "1,180 mm" flagged. Some sources list 1,170 mm.

ZZR-08 Top speed¶

README:58 — "~299+ km/h" flagged.

ZZR-09 Battery spec and alternator output missing¶

README:59 — same gap as ZRX.

ZZR-10 Suspension travel values not individually flagged¶

README:47–48 — fork 117 mm, rear 122 mm noted as "corrected" in verify section but not flagged in the table itself.

ZZR-11 No valve clearance spec¶

Absent entirely (ZRX includes them). Inconsistent between the two motorcycle READMEs.

ZZR-12 Static vs ram-air power ambiguity in intro¶

README:3 — intro says "193 hp" without clarifying static vs ram-air.

ZZR-13 "World's fastest" claim unqualified in intro¶

README:3 — presented as fact in intro, qualified only later in the file.

ZZR-14 Die-cast frame claim not in verify section¶

README:12 — "die-cast from 2008" stated confidently but not verifiable from given sources.

ZZR-15 Caliper brand omitted¶

README:45 — "four-piston radial-mount calipers" without naming Tokico (ZRX names the brand).

ZZR-16 All documentation files planned, none exist¶

README:64–119 — every entry is "(planned)."

ZZR-17 Skipped file numbers 08 and 17¶

Same as ZRX, no explanation.

9. BMW E39 523i 2000¶

E39-01 Rear brake disc diameter — likely wrong¶

README:45 — rear "298 x 20 mm" flagged.
Front is 296 mm. Rear larger than front is anomalous.
Multiple sources cite 294 or 296 mm for the 523i. 298 mm is more likely the 528i/530i spec.

E39-02 Block liner description oversimplified¶

README:12 — "Nikasil or Alusil liner depending on market."
Omits the iron-lined replacement blocks from the Nikasil recall program.

E39-03 DME version¶

README:32 — "MS 41.0" flagged. Some late cars may use MS 41.1.

E39-04 Differential ratio¶

README:38 — 3.46:1 flagged. Automatic ratio not given.

E39-05 Coolant capacity¶

README:39 — "~10.5 L" flagged.

E39-06 Tire sizes¶

README:42–43 — "205/65 R15 V" flagged. Optional 225/55 R16 noted.

E39-07 Curb weight¶

README:49 — "~1,475–1,495 kg" flagged.

E39-08 Track width¶

README:54–55 — front and rear both flagged.

E39-09 Turning circle¶

README:56 — "~11.3 m" flagged.

E39-10 Drag coefficient¶

README:58 — "0.27" flagged. "0.29 applies to the M5."

E39-11 Top speed¶

README:59 — "228 km/h" flagged.

E39-12 CO2 emissions¶

README:62 — "~225 g/km" flagged. Some sources list 227–230.

E39-13 Alternator¶

README:63 — "120 A" flagged. Battery spec (Ah, group size) entirely missing.

E39-14 Fuel consumption unflagged¶

README:61 — "~9.4 L/100 km" with no flag despite sources citing 9.0–9.6 range.

E39-15 Oil capacity unflagged¶

README:40 — "~6.5 L" with no flag. M52B25 oil capacity varies 6.5–6.9 L depending on oil cooler. Inconsistent with the flagging of coolant capacity.

E39-16 Internal designation¶

README:17 — "256S3" stated definitively. Could be 256S3 or 256S4 depending on variant.

E39-17 M52TU possibility not scoped¶

README:139, README:176 — "some late-production 2000 models may have received the M52TU." If true, multiple specs differ (power, VANOS, DME). The scope of impact is not summarized.

E39-18 "Kerb-to-kerb" row label mismatch¶

README:64 — row labeled "Kerb-to-kerb" appears to contain seating/body info (5-seat, 4-door sedan), not turning circle.

E39-19 All documentation files planned, none exist¶

README:68–124 — every entry is "(planned)."

E39-20 No Goldwing cross-reference link¶

ZRX and ZZR READMEs link to the Goldwing as the pattern reference. BMW README does not.

10. Cross-Vehicle Issues¶

CV-01 Battery spec missing from all three non-Goldwing READMEs¶

ZRX, ZZR, and E39 all omit battery Ah and battery part number from their electrical rows. None flag this as unverified.

CV-02 Documentation index numbering gaps¶

ZRX and ZZR skip file numbers 08 and 17 without explanation.
BMW explains the skipping ("some numbers are reserved or skipped").
Should be consistent.

CV-03 Caliper brand naming inconsistency¶

ZRX names Tokico explicitly. ZZR does not (also uses Tokico). Inconsistent detail level.

CV-04 Rear suspension terminology¶

ZRX: "Horizontal back-link." ZZR: "Bottom-link Uni-Trak." Both are Uni-Trak linkages. ZRX description is non-standard.

CV-05 Cross-reference to Goldwing¶

ZRX README:65 and ZZR README:66 link to ../Goldwing-GL1500-SE-2000/README.md.
BMW README:70 does not. Should be consistent or all removed.

Summary Statistics¶

Vehicle	Cross-file	Potentially Wrong	Ambiguous	Unverified	Incomplete	Structural
GL1500	35	17	22	~130	35	10
ZRX1200R	—	1	2	8	2	2
ZZR1400	—	1	2	8	2	2
E39 523i	—	2	3	12	2	1
Cross-vehicle	—	—	—	1	—	4
Total	35	21	29	~159	41	19

Grand total: ~300 items.

The highest-priority fixes are the cross-file contradictions (section 1), particularly XF-01/XF-33 (neutral light wiring), XF-04 (spark plug torque), XF-13 (fork air pressure max), and XF-20 (SMC contradiction). Among potentially wrong values, PW-18 (E39 rear disc), PW-03 (spark plug torque in quick-spec), and ZRX-01 (six-piston calipers) are the most likely to cause real problems if acted upon.