GL1800 and GL1800A

[Arron_007]

I own a 2001 GL1800 , when looking at the recall for the Goldwing, i noticed that there is GL1800 and GL1800A , what is the deference and how would i know if my bike is a GL1800A or not . Thank you.

[Viking]

I think it has to do with years, but I do not know for sure where the changes occur. I think the "A" is 2001 to 2005, and the "B" is 2006-2008 but I cannot swear to it.

[thrasherg]

I thought the A signified ABS, the GL1800 is the regular wing and the GL1800A has the ABS.

Gary

[Viking]

I thought the A signified ABS, the GL1800 is the regular wing and the GL1800A has the ABS.

Gary

This is entirely another possibility and one that makes sense. Thanks Gary for having more on the ball than I seem to, lol. I found the information I provided on a custom seat site, so it may not have anything to do with the nomenclature that would be used in a recall notice from Honda.

[larryrnelson]

Check your title or vehicle registration. The model should be listed there.

[Arron_007]

Thank you for the replies..
Gary , i think all the GL1800 are ABS.
Im trying to contact the main dealer as the one here where i live are not sure what it means.
Larry , thats a good point. I will go to the garage and check the vin number

[thrasherg]

Mine doesn't have ABS!! I am pretty sure that ABS was always an option!!

Gary

[Keyboard]

The "A" stands for ABS on the 2001 thru 2005 Gold Wings as Thrasherg (Gary) indicated. In other words, GL1800A means you have a Wing with ABS, and the non-ABS designator is simply GL1800.

From 2006-2012, the model designator changed to reflect the various levels or packages, such as ABS, NAV, Premium Audio, Comfort Package, and/or Airbag.

Also note that not all Wings have ABS as someone implied.

[Arron_007]

Thanks Gary for your help....
Thank you Keyboard, you and Gary were right ... its an ABS issue , its funny when you ask the Honda dealer about this and they dont know....

[dragon2000]

If you want to read up on the differences between the model years which includes problems/recalls that were issued, the link below chronicles it very well for the 1800.

http://www.goldwingfacts.com/forums/drw ... ng_history

Steve

[dcmski]

Had this same problem when looking to buy a manual.
When looking for my 2008, I found a manual with the cover page 2006-2008 GL1800 and another one with 2006-2010 GL1800/A. Based on the models covered page, I think the /A is a reference to the manual version and not the motorcycle. The non /A covers 7 models and the /A covers 9 models. (which is all the non/A models PLUS the '08-'10 models)
Both cover American and Canadian models and all options available.