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Honda Silver Wing GL500i Interstate Motorcycles

1981 GL500I’81 Silver Wing Interstate

  • Colors:
    • Candy Muse Red
    • Cosmo Black Metallic
  • The pinstripes were gold
  • The bike had a Pro-Link suspension and a dual front disc brake
  • The modular seat and trunk design had three configurations: A dual seat with no trunk; a solo seat with a small trunk, a solo seat with a backrest and a large trunk
  • The saddlebags were removable
  • The engine was a 496cc OHV liquid-cooled V-twin with a 5-speed transmission and shaft drive
  • The serial number began JH2PC021*BM000007.

1982 GL500I’82

  • Colors:
    • Candy Muse Red
    • Sterling Silver Metallic
    • Brown
  • It had gold pinstripes, pro-link suspension, and a single front disc brake
  • The gas valve was now vacuum-operated with a reseve position
  • The engine was a 496cc OHV liquid-cooled V-twin with a 5-speed transmission and shaft drive
  • The serial number began JH2PC021*CM100001

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