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Information and questions on GL1800 Goldwings (2018+)
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Installing and upgrading, for me, is part of getting to know my bike. It was a long Covid winter, so I took advantage of some quiet time at home. I learned that the GW takes more courage to work on than my ADV bikes - but is not harder, just more time consuming. Fred's videos were a necessity. Organization is a must (and I am still looking for the place that extra screw goes)! But all in all, I am pleased on how things went and with the end result. Here is what I have done (so far, lol):

Tilting Motor Works TRiO front end - Reverse Trike Kit that provides the stability of a trike with the full lean capability of a motorcycle

inView Wireless Helmet-Mounted Brake and Turn Signal Light - Feature rich, helmet-mounted brake and turn signal light that provides motorcycle-integrated brake and turn signal indication as well as passive brake light illumination

TailBlazer modulated tail light - I really like it, easy install, great bang for the bucks! It did take some time to get the 2 modules (1 for each side) to fit under the seat.

PathBlazer headlight modulator - More great value. But I did have a problem. Essentially, the system modulates the high beams during the day. A light sensor turns this feature off at night. The instructions say drill a 3/8 hole and install the light sensor. Which I did. Next install a grommet (included) around the light sensor and fir it to the hole. Nope. The grommet they supplied was too small. I contacted Kisan and they were apologetic and discovered that their supplier no longer made the right sized bushing. &*%^$$%^@! I now had a 3/8 hole in my upper deck. I found a grommet at Home Depot that did the trick and all is good.

M1 DVR front/rear HD Cameras Thinkware M1 Action Cam - installed on the front fender. A second cam is installed under the top case. Great quality cam, easy, but time-consuming install to hide the wires. It provides ride documentation and security, just in case.

PMD60 power module - Easy install, user programmable, makes getting power to accessories really easy.

Side case motion sensing lights - Stick-on, rechargeable magnetic lamp. I installed these with Velcro. They work great. They come on with motion and remove easily for charging.

Trunk & Side case carpet liners. They just add a nice touch and keep things in place.

Traxxion seat bolts - Smart! Simplifies seat install.

Top case organizer - plastic dividers that really help keep things separate and in their place without sacrificing main trunk space -

License plate compartment - a simple, locking box behind your license plate DrySpec Stash Box.

ShowChrome fuse block isolator Awesome device - gives you brake and turn output as well as keyed and ignition power!

Parking brake interlock - Why doesn't the GW come with this?! PITA install. Not hard, but time consuming. Lots of panels to remove. It prevents you from moving with the parking brake on. Smart!

Helibar handlebar risers - Helibar Risers. HeliBars® Tour Performance™ handlebar risers for 2018+ Honda GL1800 I am tall and used to adventure style bikes. It improves my riding position. Slow, careful, not-to-difficult install.

Traxxion Steering Pin Steering Safety Pin, 2018+ Gold Wing - Traxxion Dynamics - why take a chance? If you're doing Helibar Risers, install is a no-brainer!

Traxxion Steering Stem Nut - Ditto to above!

Traxxion Tie Rod Upgrade - Ditto to above!

Wildass seat pad - Well made, air adjustable. It is comfortable and gives me a little rise (the GW sits low compared to my last bike - a BMW R1200 GS Adventure)

Side stand enlarger - She's a heavy bike on soft asphalt!

EZPass Skin - hides the ugly white EZpass on a black dash.

Dash screen protector - Scratch Cluster Dashboard Protection Screen Instrument Film Protector. Cheap insurance, simple install.

Grip Puppies - The Original and the Best - if you have big hands, they make the grips more comfortable. Heat comes through just fine.

Twisted Throttle D7 Lights - Simply amazing lights. The lenses provide both fog and distance and are benchmark for aftermarket lighting. I drilled the under-light cover for the second mounting hole and to pass the cable through (which I protected with a grommet)

Firecreek Light brackets - Very nice, very strong. Not cheap, but worth the money for heavy lights. Great support from the company!

Hopnel tank bag - Small, but handy!

12V accessory port - Super easy install (once you have the panels off).

Goldstrike drink holder - Its there when you need it and the mount can be used for other things (like a phone, etc.)

Fred Harmons Maintenance videos - Watch Fred Harmon's Maintenance Videos for 2018+ Honda Gold Wing from Angel Ride Videos & WingStuff Online | Vimeo On Demand on Vimeo - simply worth their weight in gold. I couldn't have done all this without them.

Utopia seat backrest - Nice improvement in comfort and gives the passenger a small storage compartment.

Goldstrike highway pegs - I found these to give me the most reach and adjustability without sacrificing lean angle. They are a must for me because I cannot bend my left leg enough to get my foot on the normal peg.

Honda Trunk Rack - PITA install - be careful!!! Take your time!!! Document, document, document!

Honda Trunk Rack LED Brake Light - Simple install

Honda Trunk Sub Harness - Simple install, a must for above and trunk light

Honda LED Trunk Light - Simple install

Rear Fender Extender and Fill Kit - Super easy install - good bang for the buck if you ride in the rain or dust

Signal Dynamics Voltage Monitor - Cheap insurance if you run a lot of accessories

Tall Passenger Grab Rails - way better than stock!

Fob Protector - Just fob bling

Animal Whistle - Hidden protection (if they work, cheap insurance, if not, cheap mistake)

Safe Riding, PM me for a spreadsheet with links,

David
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I'll get around to it when it warms up - we're expecting snow in upstate NY tonight :(
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drwerner wrote: Tue Apr 20, 2021 4:52 pm I'll get around to it when it warms up - we're expecting snow in upstate NY tonight :(
You mean you didn't get a plow for it, too? ;)
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It's on backorder, lol.
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With that Goldwing snowplow you could go the Darkside and put a studded snow tire on that big boy!


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