Worst case, it could shear the spine drive of the alternator or drop a piece of its clip into the oil pump drive chain and stop all pressurized lube to the running engine. Both are rare, but have happened in the past.

Thanks for all your help. I finally got my Goldwing fixed. What I found was the issue was the Fuel Sending unit and fuel pump was bad. Replace both and starts right up.D3210414-33B9-4FC2-8C1F-F7445F69654A.jpegE5FAD85F-958C-422E-9A3F-A4ACFBADC804.jpeg68526AD3-6271-47B2-A4B8-B48B9A7F8549.jpeg68526AD3...

These small tube cracks are not part of any recall and Honda won’t do anything about them. Best thing to do is swap the frame with a 2005 or newer frame that was strengthened in these areas.

The recall for the frame issues never included these small tube fractures, only the lower crossmember welds and joints. Honda won’t do anything about them, hitch or no hitch. Good luck with your rebuild. Yep, the weld failed, and you decide to change frames(?) Damn.. why not simply re-weld the brok...

Ok, since you are seeing the FI light coming on for a second or two, then the bank angle sensor is OK and the ECM is getting power for its power on test. You need to take a voltmeter and check the fuel pump connector for power while you see the FI light turned on. If you find battery power at it for...

I do not see an FI on my screen but I do not hear the fuel pump. The FI light is at the bottom of the speedometer gauge. If you don’t see it come on, then there’s an issue with the FI system and that will keep the pump from running. Have you checked for any blown fuses? Have you pulled the seat off...

I have an GL1800 2003 with 31188miles on it and it has not been rode in 5 years. I removed the fuel tank and washed it out with new gas and reinstalled. Put in new air filter, changed oil and filter and changes out coolant from green to blue. The issue I have now is that the bike will not start. It...

I have found on my 09 wing that every so often the reverse light on the dash will flicker,when i activate from neutral to reverse, it also has a slight grind in the engine gearbox, im thinking maybe dirty contact switch and the reverse is not fully disengaging. Thoughts???. Try lubing the reverse a...

Hi 2003cobra. This is a new to me 1800. There is a recall for that problem. 2001-2004 are included in this recall. But the previous owner had a hitch on the bike and mother Honda don’t want to pass it on warranty. So he sold it to me very cheap.. The recall for the frame issues never included these...

Finally I took out the starter and the brushes were slightly used but with a lot of rust, I think because of the humidity of my zone (and 6 months without almost using her). I went to a dealer Honda and I've bought all the parts new. During weekend I'll complete the job. Thank you all, you were ver...

Thank you! I think it could be the brushes, I'll know soon. Just a quick note. When you go to reinstall the starter, DON’T pull it into the engine using the bolts! Use only your hands to turn it until the reverse idler gear and the starter clutch gears engage properly. Using the bolts can cause you...

I was travelling this days. There is no loose connection on the starter B, so I´ll have to repair the starter. Ok, there’s still a remote chance that the cable could be loose or corroded where it attaches to the starter, I’m crossing my fingers... Hopefully, if it is the starter it will only need n...

I don't have the headset to plug in the head set connection. I did test one of the front speakers with a test speaker and nothing. I also tried the aux in just in case the radio antenna did not work. Contact Larry at WingConnect.com. He can get it straightened out. The amplifier is built into the h...

I've checked the voltage on the fuses with my voltmeter. Results: Battery 13.6 v RVS A 12.78v RVS B 13.28v RVS Start 13.02v Ok, that indicates that both relays are working, which eliminates lots of other stuff as a possibility. There is a slight chance it could be a loose connection on the B starte...

RichWing wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 30, 2019 2:55 pm

A BIG Thank you TechDude! The cancel unit was bad. Replaced it after do the troubleshooting steps. They work like new. I appreciate the help very much.

You’re welcome. Glad you got them fixed, sorry it turned out to be the most expensive part of the lighting system.

Were at the battery post. I'll try to check the cable nuts on the relays. Ok, before you wrestle the saddlebag loose, check the voltage on the fuse. If you don’t read power on the RVS A fuse, then do the same test on the RVS B fuse. Keep in mind the power should be on them only while the key is on ...

To measure the voltage at the starter I need to reach the starter, so I have to remove the tank to do that or I'm wrong... Another thing that casually happen when I was pushing the starter button was that at the same time I've turned a little the throttle and the starter spin very little but not en...

I gave a slow charge and test the battery, 12,6 volts, I think the battery it's ok. I put on the bike and continue the problem, when I press the start button I only hear two clicks (I think from the relays) under the seat and the starter doesn't spin. Two days ago when the starter problem began, I ...

Shorty Jr. wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 26, 2019 8:20 pm

It looks like everything is on. I can change channels on both cb and radio. My buddy can hear me key the cb but can't hear me talk. No sound out of speakers for radio.

Ok, try removing two fuses, wait 10 minutes then reinsert them, Battery Fuse and ACC. Fuse. This will reset the system.

Shorty Jr. wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 26, 2019 6:24 pm

I had to jumpstart my 08 1800 last week while on vacation. Started fine but now I get no sound out of speakers. Any help is appreciated.

Anything else not working, like the trunk release or the clock resetting it’s time after you cycle the key off and back on?

Used unit has been fine for over a year.... but then again I have never ran it to 5000 rpm.... and I only paid $125....... I ordered a New Computer from honda..$635.00 (don't have it yet) I have noticed a bit of surging at very low speeds like in a parking lot.... almost like something had a hold o...

Thoughts; so if its the cancel unit, if I pull the White/Black wire to the cancel unit should the turn signals work then and just not have the function of the cancelling? Also what is the likelihood of this part being bad? CIRCUIT ASSY. (TURN SIGNAL RELAY) 37107-MCA-671 It appears to be a circuit b...

the flasher switch in the steering wheel axis only serves to switch off the flasher after straightening the steering wheel The Turn Signal Cancel Unit in the steering stem does turn off the signals when you straighten the handlebars, but it is also the trigger to turn them on when the switch is act...

yodave wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 08, 2019 5:31 pm

Is there any way to speed up reverse? It is painfully slow. I Am a first time owner of a 2007 GL1800 Trike.

Only thing you can do is rev the engine a little to make the alternator keep the voltage up while backing up. It won’t go much faster, but it also won’t hurt.

This is the position light relay and has nothing to do with the turn signals flashing or not. Sounds like your cancel unit has died or has a bad connection on its connector at the top of the steering stem. If you search for “dead turn signals” at Gl1800riders.com, there’s lots of threads about the p...