In case people were not aware of this recall by Honda, published in 2011 in Australia, here is the recall notice:
Honda - Honda GL1800 Motorcycles
PRA number: 2011/12954
Date published: 14th December 2011
Product information
Product description
2001-2010 Honda GL1800 motorcycles
Identifying features
Target number: 1058
See attached VIN list
What are the defects?
Blockage of the compensator port in the secondary brake master cylinder may lead to the rear brake dragging and a temperature increase in the brake disc and surrounding parts.
What are the hazards?
The defect may result in the rear brake dragging, causing a temperature increase and a risk of fire. There is also a risk of the bike skidding, potentially leading to a crash.
The "Target Number" refers to the number of Australian 1800s.
Hope this raises awareness.
Len in Kapunda
The world is not going to finish today, as it is already tomorrow in Australia and New Zealand, and other islands of foreign nations such as Guam and Samoa.
I bought my 2010 wing new in September 2011. I had my wing checked when the recall notice was made public here in Australia and got the all clear. 1000 km later had a rear brake seize at 100km/hr on the freeway. No brake lockup but very quick deceleration and a terrible burning smell. Had some disagreements with the dealer regarding them doing the job properly. I told them I wanted the pads and disk replaced and they said it was not necessary. They only replaced the secondary master cylinder. The disk was badly scorched with a black to brown colouring and they did not see it as an issue. I picked the bike up and when riding it to work that night every time I touched the brakes the whole bike would shudder. I took it back the next day and very angrily told them that the disk needs to be replaced which they finally agreed too after taking it for a test ride.
My bike was out of action for a total of three months because they had to get a disk from Japan and also rebuild the master cylinder. So far its been ok.
