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- Wed Oct 02, 2019 10:56 am
- Forum: GL1800 (2018+) Information & Questions
- Topic: Lost KEY and lost FOB
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1231
Re: Lost KEY and lost FOB
When I took delivery, my dealer wrote the fob's code on margin of the Honda owner's card that I got as part of the delivery paperwork. That might be worth a quick look too, along with a quick look at all your other delivery paperwork, if you still have it.
- Tue Oct 01, 2019 8:09 pm
- Forum: GL1800 (2018+) Information & Questions
- Topic: Lost KEY and lost FOB
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1231
Re: Lost KEY and lost FOB
Before you start replacing parts, might I recommend something? If I understood the previous posts correctly, you brought the bike over from the USA, right? You *might* be able to get the original fob's code from the US dealer that originally sold the bike. If they sold it to you, they should remembe...
- Thu Feb 01, 2018 6:32 pm
- Forum: Product Reviews
- Topic: Vessel JIS Impact Screwdriver
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2030
Re: Vessel JIS Impact Screwdriver
I concur with your review, and would like to add a couple of points... * This particular item is strictly a JIS +2 driver, which should handle most motorcycle maintenance chores. If you need a JIS +3, Vessel sells one, both via Amazon and Vessel's US distributor, JDV Products (vesseltools.com). * If...
- Thu Oct 26, 2017 4:33 pm
- Forum: GL1800 (2018+) Information & Questions
- Topic: All you need to know about the new 2018 Goldwing
- Replies: 209
- Views: 47600
- Thu Oct 26, 2017 4:29 pm
- Forum: GL1800 (2018+) Information & Questions
- Topic: All you need to know about the new 2018 Goldwing
- Replies: 209
- Views: 47600
Re: All you need to know about the new 2018 Goldwing
As I lay in bed falling asleep last night, this thought came to mind: The trunk/rear seat on the new Gold Wing is an OPTION. It can be added to the non-Tour version of the bike, or deleted from the Tour version if you don't want it. It is removable - it is NOT an integral part of the bike's back en...
- Thu Oct 26, 2017 2:59 pm
- Forum: GL1800 (2018+) Information & Questions
- Topic: 2018 GOLDWING SPECIFICATIONS
- Replies: 73
- Views: 9091
Re: 2018 GOLDWING SPECIFICATIONS
Having said that, I wonder if the removable trunk kit opens up the possibility of an after-market larger trunk? Maybe some engineering genius can design and build a trunk that will using the current trunk's mounting system without compromising the weight distribution of the bike too much. It would ...
- Thu Oct 26, 2017 2:35 pm
- Forum: GL1800 (2018+) Information & Questions
- Topic: 2018 GOLDWING SPECIFICATIONS
- Replies: 73
- Views: 9091
Re: 2018 GOLDWING SPECIFICATIONS
Let the flaming begin..... Okey-doke... What a bunch of whiny old men that don't want to keep up with technology Hey, I resemble that remark. Just remember that it was our generation who programmed VCRs for *our* elders back in the day. It's our turn now! A real biker only needs a change of underwe...
- Wed Oct 25, 2017 11:25 pm
- Forum: GL1800 (2018+) Information & Questions
- Topic: All you need to know about the new 2018 Goldwing
- Replies: 209
- Views: 47600
Re: All you need to know about the new 2018 Goldwing
Check out this link, it lists all accessories. http://shop.powersports.honda.com/c/accessories_street_touring_gold-wing-tour-dct_2018?current_per_page=48¤t_sortby=recommended&per_pager=48&sort_selection=recommended Thanks for that. I brought up that page earlier in the afternoon, and it only ...
- Wed Oct 25, 2017 11:20 pm
- Forum: GL1800 (2018+) Information & Questions
- Topic: All you need to know about the new 2018 Goldwing
- Replies: 209
- Views: 47600
Re: All you need to know about the new 2018 Goldwing
...And I'm not sure how people are using 87 octane in their GL1800s as my grandpa's 2014 GL1800 (in trike form) produced markedly noisier engine output and a very noticeably worse feeling ride with 87 as opposed to 91. It's possible that California's "blends" are just worse in quality than the rest...
- Wed Oct 25, 2017 10:46 pm
- Forum: GL1800 (2018+) Information & Questions
- Topic: All you need to know about the new 2018 Goldwing
- Replies: 209
- Views: 47600
Re: All you need to know about the new 2018 Goldwing
I still use the helmets with wired connection to the audio system. Will I be able to use my non-bluetooth communication system? Can you pre-route the navigation system on your home computer and transfer route to the system. Can you program navigation will moving? My local dealer is saying that he t...
- Wed Oct 25, 2017 10:01 pm
- Forum: GL1800 (2018+) Information & Questions
- Topic: All you need to know about the new 2018 Goldwing
- Replies: 209
- Views: 47600
Re: All you need to know about the new 2018 Goldwing
I still use the helmets with wired connection to the audio system. Will I be able to use my non-bluetooth communication system? Can you pre-route the navigation system on your home computer and transfer route to the system. Can you program navigation will moving? My local dealer is saying that he t...
- Wed Oct 25, 2017 9:54 pm
- Forum: GL1800 (2018+) Information & Questions
- Topic: All you need to know about the new 2018 Goldwing
- Replies: 209
- Views: 47600
- Wed Oct 25, 2017 9:43 pm
- Forum: GL1800 (2018+) Information & Questions
- Topic: All you need to know about the new 2018 Goldwing
- Replies: 209
- Views: 47600
Re: All you need to know about the new 2018 Goldwing
Compression ratio is now 10.5:1, up from the previous GL1800's 9.8:1. More than likely this is going to require the use of premium fuel. The ability to use regular fuel in Goldwings has long been a selling feature, particularly those Goldwings that travel the world where premium high-octane fuel ma...
- Wed Oct 25, 2017 4:37 pm
- Forum: GL1800 (2018+) Information & Questions
- Topic: 2018 GOLDWING SPECIFICATIONS
- Replies: 73
- Views: 9091
- Wed Oct 25, 2017 4:18 pm
- Forum: GL1800 (2018+) Information & Questions
- Topic: 2018 GOLDWING SPECIFICATIONS
- Replies: 73
- Views: 9091
Re: 2018 GOLDWING SPECIFICATIONS
Not sure what you mean by keeping the stroke the same by making it up elsewhere. The engine only gained about 5HP. They added valves but that didn't seem to make any difference. Maybe some in the midrange according to ulimatemotorcycling.com but nothing significant. Compression ratio? Not sure that...
- Wed Oct 25, 2017 3:56 pm
- Forum: GL1800 (2018+) Information & Questions
- Topic: 2018 GOLDWING SPECIFICATIONS
- Replies: 73
- Views: 9091
Re: 2018 GOLDWING SPECIFICATIONS
My thoughts after reading Honda's site, insta-reviews by Cycle World and Rider, and some other folks' initial comments... I'm old enough to remember the GL1800 intro back in late 2000. Lots of talk about "not your father's Goldwing", etc. Folks seemed pleased with the better power & handling, not so...
- Wed Oct 25, 2017 2:57 pm
- Forum: GL1800 (2018+) Information & Questions
- Topic: 2018 GOLDWING SPECIFICATIONS
- Replies: 73
- Views: 9091
Re: 2018 GOLDWING SPECIFICATIONS
It is impossible to please everyone. IKR? I'm still miffed that my 2001 GL1800A didn't come with a cassette player... Appears they stretched the stroke and came with a smaller bore? Why not just keep the same bore? Make the bore even larger, if you're set on changing the bore (snipped the rest) Jus...
- Wed Nov 02, 2016 12:54 pm
- Forum: GL1800 (2018+) Information & Questions
- Topic: The brand-new 2018 Goldwing?
- Replies: 101
- Views: 36828
Re: The brand-new 2018 Goldwing?
...Has anyone had experiences with ABS brakes? Under what conditions do they provide better stopping capabilities than standard? I've owned my '01 ABS since new, and have 150K on it currently, so I'll try to answer your question. To my knowledge, I've only triggered my ABS a couple of times, and on...
- Tue Oct 21, 2014 10:20 pm
- Forum: GL1100 DIY Articles
- Topic: How to flush your cooling system
- Replies: 36
- Views: 35192
Re: How to flush your cooling system
As long as the bike is on the center stand, and there is nothing blocking an internal passage, removing the coolant drain bolt will drain ALL of the coolant from the radiator and engine. Keep in mind that when Honda specifies 3.6 quarts as the capacity of the cooling system, it's including the cool...
- Tue Oct 21, 2014 3:43 am
- Forum: GL1100 DIY Articles
- Topic: How to flush your cooling system
- Replies: 36
- Views: 35192
Re: How to flush your cooling system
Doing the coolant flush yesterday per the article's instructions, and stumbled across something. The service manual says that the cooling system for a GL1100 holds 3.6 quarts. However, during the flush process I found that I was only adding about 2.5 quarts of distilled water during each flush/fill ...
- Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:02 am
- Forum: Goldwing Chat
- Topic: Heated grips or heated gloves?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3808
Re: Heated grips or heated gloves?
A bit off topic here. I vote only for gloves. Keep in mind that when the hands get cold, it is because the body does not have enough heat to keep them warm. On a bike, this may be the wind removing heat fast from the body. But heating the hands does not heat the body, as when the hands are cold the...
- Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:52 am
- Forum: Goldwing Chat
- Topic: Rear ContiMotion Tire May Lose Air
- Replies: 4
- Views: 469
Re: Rear ContiMotion Tire May Lose Air
Tell me, when they mounted the replacement tyre, did they clean the rim of the wheel? Some tyre workers do not bother, and can cause leaks later on. Too often it is "Fast and furious" to get the tyre on, no checks (not the money type), and out the door so that they can get back to reading the lates...
- Sun Dec 01, 2013 5:18 pm
- Forum: Goldwing Chat
- Topic: GWRRA Members ???
- Replies: 206
- Views: 16375
Re: GWRRA Members ???
I only found this thread because it was featured on the monthly e-mail from the board.LeTomp wrote:I missed this poll somehow.
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- Sun Dec 01, 2013 4:16 pm
- Forum: Goldwing Chat
- Topic: GWRRA Members ???
- Replies: 206
- Views: 16375
Re: GWRRA Members ???
<<snip to quote just the stuff I want to comment on...>>Can anyone guess who owns the building? Background - back in the 70's, the old Road Rider magazine had an open door policy - anyone could stop in, chat with whoever was in the offices, drink bad coffee, and sign their guest register - their wa...
- Sun Dec 01, 2013 3:28 pm
- Forum: Goldwing Chat
- Topic: Heated grips or heated gloves?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3808
Re: Heated grips or heated gloves?
I've just been on the Hippo Hands website where it says they are stopping production. Sid They were a great idea for their time, and they worked *wonderfully* on the Z-1 Kawasaki that I owned before the Wing. You had to take 'em off if the temp was much over 45F because they were too warm, even wit...