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by branson0319@att.net
Wed Jul 01, 2020 1:33 pm
Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
Topic: 1800 brake pads
Replies: 7
Views: 651

Re: 1800 brake pads

I,ve talked to everyone I know at part stores in my area I have what you would call a generic number D101 P but without a application number they can find nothing .. I, guess i,m the only Champion owner who has had to replace brakes as it seems no one has a good part number for me only a lot of spec...
by branson0319@att.net
Tue Jun 30, 2020 5:02 pm
Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
Topic: 1800 brake pads
Replies: 7
Views: 651

Re: 1800 brake pads

Thanks to all of you who have responded to my request for help It is greatly appreciated Champion sent me brake pads as I thought I need them, so get what you can and replace the pads Hope they sent me the right pads and if they didn,t i,m probably screwed ..Still not convinced they are a Champion p...
by branson0319@att.net
Mon Jun 29, 2020 12:12 pm
Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
Topic: 1800 brake pads
Replies: 7
Views: 651

Re: 1800 brake pads

Champion has removed any numbers to identify the pads Convenient don,t you think ??? But I,m certain in my mind that it isn,t just them who supply them Someone will know Thanks for responding Stephen
by branson0319@att.net
Sun Jun 28, 2020 4:35 pm
Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
Topic: 1800 brake pads
Replies: 7
Views: 651

1800 brake pads

Sorry guys I forgot to mention in my request for help about getting brake pads for it that it has IRS . Not sure it makes a difference But figured I ought to let you know that it wasn,t solid axle Thanks Stephen Parker 106026 GWWRA
by branson0319@att.net
Sun Jun 28, 2020 4:28 pm
Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
Topic: 1800 brake pads
Replies: 7
Views: 651

1800 brake pads

I own a 2004 1800 Goldwing with a 2013 Champion Trike kit installed on it ,, Need to install brake pads am being told I have to buy the pads from Champion as it is a prioritized item and only they can sell them I checked as much as I could and came up with a number for them D101 P Which no parts sto...
by branson0319@att.net
Wed Oct 31, 2018 8:52 pm
Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
Topic: Air cleaner change
Replies: 8
Views: 2777

Re: Air cleaner change

Thanks .but as I look at this I need to have a dealer do it I can probably take it apart but I,d never get it back together... Oh well Steve
by branson0319@att.net
Wed Oct 31, 2018 7:30 pm
Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
Topic: Air cleaner change
Replies: 8
Views: 2777

Air cleaner change

I,m trying to get information on the air cleaner What do I need to know to change it I have a 2004 Gl 1800
by branson0319@att.net
Wed Nov 01, 2017 1:48 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Ethanol! Yes or No?
Replies: 92
Views: 12343

Re: Ethanol! Yes or No?

I have been using 87 octane with 10% ethanol for years in my 1500 and now my 1800 have never seen the difference in the way the bike operates using 91 octane VS 87 octane gas mileage the same and runs as strong in my mind .. Do use a stabilizer in the winter when the bike is stored.. .. Guess it is ...
by branson0319@att.net
Wed Nov 01, 2017 1:37 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: GPS Wiring solution
Replies: 5
Views: 972

GPS Wiring solution

My GPS is wired into the left pocket outlet .. It is a problem I have with it not charging the GPS enough to keep it working . Know it is getting some power as it turns off the GPS when you turn off the key and restarts when you turn the key on .. Should I wire to the battery posts to get enough pow...
by branson0319@att.net
Tue Jul 18, 2017 2:25 pm
Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
Topic: 2004 srevo headlight motor replacement ..
Replies: 0
Views: 462

2004 srevo headlight motor replacement ..

Are there any instuctions out there for changing out a servo headlight motor on a 2004 GL1800
by branson0319@att.net
Fri Jul 07, 2017 12:07 pm
Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
Topic: Headlight servo motor replacement ..
Replies: 0
Views: 271

Headlight servo motor replacement ..

Sirs .. how do I find information on Headlight servo replacement with diagrams .. am not very mechanical minded so looking for plastic removal information to get to the servos .. Purchased right and left servo motors from your sight . just needed the right side as I had to have it disconnected to st...
by branson0319@att.net
Mon Oct 31, 2016 2:59 pm
Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
Topic: Batttery going dead
Replies: 12
Views: 1133

Re: Batttery going dead

Thanks to all of you who have responded to my questions ,,it is greatly appreciated ...Steve
by branson0319@att.net
Sun Oct 30, 2016 3:31 pm
Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
Topic: Batttery going dead
Replies: 12
Views: 1133

Re: Batttery going dead

Does anyone think my battery monitor could be the problem ..???? It has been suggested to me it could be as it is monitoring all the time ..
by branson0319@att.net
Tue Sep 27, 2016 6:53 pm
Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
Topic: Batttery going dead
Replies: 12
Views: 1133

Re: Batttery going dead

Unless the battery monitor is a piece of crap the battery is not the problem and I,m convinced it is not the problem .. on the other hand it could be a number of things I also have a XM radio .. it could be that it could be any number of things ..as I said I,m going to turn loose a guy who is great ...
by branson0319@att.net
Sun Sep 25, 2016 3:09 pm
Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
Topic: Batttery going dead
Replies: 12
Views: 1133

Re: Batttery going dead

Never leave my GPS on the bike ..The batteries [BOTH ] are fine .. It is something else ..taking it to mechanic to have him chase it down ... thanks ...Steve
by branson0319@att.net
Sat Sep 24, 2016 11:14 am
Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
Topic: Batttery going dead
Replies: 12
Views: 1133

Re: Batttery going dead

I,m convinced the battery is fine if not they sent me two bad ones in a row ...still will check to see what the draw is ..Thanks for the information .. I normally have it on a battery tender but for get to plug it in at times .. Never ran it dead over night but after that it is probably going to be ...
by branson0319@att.net
Fri Sep 23, 2016 7:29 pm
Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
Topic: Batttery going dead
Replies: 12
Views: 1133

Re: Batttery oing dead

As a matter of fact I do .. What brand is causing that or is it just any mp3 player ...Have had it for a few years now . never happened before .. But will unplug it and see what happens ..Just hate running my battery dead testing ...
by branson0319@att.net
Fri Sep 23, 2016 6:13 pm
Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
Topic: Batttery going dead
Replies: 12
Views: 1133

Batttery going dead

I am having problems with my 2004 1800 battery going dead after sitting around for over a day ..Could it be in my alternator ??? I have extra lights but they are wired to a light trio and I have them set up to work only when turned on .. so there should be no draw unless they are on .. Thanks in adv...
by branson0319@att.net
Thu Jul 28, 2016 11:39 am
Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
Topic: GPS Question
Replies: 12
Views: 828

Re: GPS Question

Thank you guys for all the information you have given me ..As soon as I get the new power cord from Garmin will install kit in place of the existing one to see if that helps .. Not thinking that it will but hope I,m wrong .. ..In the mean time will have to rely on the smart phone if the GPS doesn,t ...
by branson0319@att.net
Wed Jul 27, 2016 3:27 pm
Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
Topic: GPS Question
Replies: 12
Views: 828

Re: GPS Question

Thanks for the information ..Will try that but betting that not the problem .. ..I didn,t wire it to begin with so until I get into it to see how or to what it was wired not going to know .. To get back to the original question ,which was ..Does a Nuvi [ car ]take more power to operate the a Zumo fo...
by branson0319@att.net
Wed Jul 27, 2016 2:29 pm
Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
Topic: GPS Question
Replies: 12
Views: 828

Re: GPS Question

I have two they both are used in my vehicles ..[CARS -TRUCK ] no problems ...only in my bike ..it is wired into a cigarette lighter .which when you turn on the key shows it,s functioning .. But it obviously for what ever reason is not providing enough to keep the GPS charged ,so about a HR after sta...
by branson0319@att.net
Sun Jul 17, 2016 11:07 am
Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
Topic: GPS Question
Replies: 12
Views: 828

Re: GPS Question

Using the GPS cord that came with the GPS ..Cigarette lighter is one I ordered from Wingstuff ..not convinced those are the problem so will have to figure out how to get sufficient power to thee GPS ,,As I said it is getting some power because when it,s in charge mode with out the GPS on it does do ...
by branson0319@att.net
Fri Jul 15, 2016 4:27 pm
Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
Topic: GPS Question
Replies: 12
Views: 828

Re: GPS Question

The cigarette lighter is powered from the battery .. ..That's not the problem .. think it is not charging the battery for the GPS enough to keep it from going low ..If you shut it down it will charge it enough to run awhile but only a short period of time ..
by branson0319@att.net
Fri Jul 15, 2016 10:52 am
Forum: GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions
Topic: GPS Question
Replies: 12
Views: 828

GPS Question

Having a problem with my GPS going low on power after about a HR. of use ...I,m got it wired into cigarette lighter . it,s getting power but evidently not enough to keep the GPS charged ...Someone said it,s because it is a car GPS and not one designed for motorcycles .. Does the car ones require mor...
by branson0319@att.net
Wed May 18, 2016 3:12 pm
Forum: Product Reviews
Topic: Electrical Connection Power Plate
Replies: 35
Views: 12005

Re: Electrical Connection Power Plate

Thank s very much any advice is appreciated .. Steve