Hello
I have an 02 gl1800 with reverse issues
when your in neutral and you depress the reverse switch
the bike engages in reverse goes a foot or so and stops wont move no matter how many times I hit the starter button
stops moving reverse light goes off but neutral light does not go back on the bike is still engaged in reverse
until I hit the reverse switch to shut it off
turn reverse switch back on reverse light lights up and then the same thing moves a foot or so and stops
Please help
Thank You William
GL 1800 Reverse Issues
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Re: GL 1800 Reverse Issues
You need to clean the Reverse switch contacts with contact cleaner.
MikeB
1998 - GL1500 w/184,500 miles ~ 2017 - GL1800 w/13000 miles
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Re: GL 1800 Reverse Issues
Also check the switch on the kick stand, will not reverse with standard down (or switch engaged).
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Re: GL 1800 Reverse Issues
I've had reverse issues too on my 1800 RD trike. Bike is an 01. I've sprayed it and works fine for a while then I can feel it try and engage but won't move. Light comes on good and won't move by pushing it while light is on. Where can I find a video of tutorial on adjusting the reverse cables? Dont want to take switch apart unless I have to.
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Re: GL 1800 Reverse Issues
I've had reverse issues too on my 1800 RS trike. Bike is an 01. I've sprayed it and works fine for a while then I can feel it try and engage but won't move. Light comes on good and won't move by pushing it while light is on. Where can I find a video of tutorial on adjusting the reverse cables? Dont want to take switch apart unless I have to.
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Re: GL 1800 Reverse Issues
I did not have the issue but one of my riding partners did on his '03. Cleaning the reverse switch with spray contact cleaner while operating the switch corrected the issue.
MikeB
1998 - GL1500 w/184,500 miles ~ 2017 - GL1800 w/13000 miles
USAF Avionics Communications Tech - 1968 - 1986 / Flight Engineer C-130E - C-141B - 1986 - 1992. Retired
Industrial Maintenance Tech - 1992 - 2014
Retired in Tacoma, WA
1998 - GL1500 w/184,500 miles ~ 2017 - GL1800 w/13000 miles
USAF Avionics Communications Tech - 1968 - 1986 / Flight Engineer C-130E - C-141B - 1986 - 1992. Retired
Industrial Maintenance Tech - 1992 - 2014
Retired in Tacoma, WA