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GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Re: GL1800 clutch slave
The silent killer of a failing clutch slave. Went for a one hour ride to a favorite destination and when we came back from a break to ride home, the wing lunged forward with the clutch in. The hour...
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GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • VSS
I need to change the vehicle speed sensor on my wife's GW trike.There's no speedometer reading.So, I've taken off the Meter Panel, and Shelter. Quite a big job, but not terrible.Once those big things...
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Re: VSS
Ok, so I got up some more nerve, and stuck a huge screwdriver in on the top edge of the protector, gave a few heaves and the protector popped loose.I guess after 18 years, the thing was just stuck in...
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • gl 1800 final drive service
Is there a guide for final drive service, what type of grease to use, what to look for? Also shall I look at the shaft too?Statistics: Posted by muddy 456 — Wed Jul 10, 2024 2:01 pm
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Reverse light blinking. no...
My Reverse light blinks when I go to put it into reverse. I understand the when the "R" blinks that the starter in not grounded properly. My cruise control is not working. Are these problems both...
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If there was a starter ground problem, it wouldn't start either. Ther is a pretty good troubleshooting tree in the factory service manual. I bet it's one of the safety switches.Statistics: Posted by...
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Re: gl 1800 final drive service
Gear oil type and quantity will be listed in the owner's manual. Use M-77 paste on the driveshaft splines. Clean off all old lube and apply a thin film of new M-77.Statistics: Posted by Rambozo — Wed...
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GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Re: GPS Update for summer 2024
Today updated the maps on the 2006 GL1800 with navi. I followed the procedure I posted a couple years ago. As long as you have access to lifetime maps on Garmin Express, you can update the navi on the...
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GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Media Player
Hi guys greeting everyone far and near, straight from South Africa. I got media player with the following info: lts connect to the battery for power, but if the bike is switch off the light stay on. I...
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Re: coolant problem
Thanks for the support, and sorry for the late response, the problem has been resolvedStatistics: Posted by Grillo — Sat Jul 13, 2024 3:01 pm
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • FI CODE 25 and 26
Hello new to the forum, from 2002 onwards Honda used Gen3 PGM-FI on their larger bikes, certain models like this one and ST1300 and CBR1100X have knock sensor system that develop a spurious CODE/25 or...
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Re: FI CODE 25 and 26
You might also want to ask at Goldwingfacts.com The false knock sensor code from a bad ECU comes up from time to time. Maybe someone kept their old one?Statistics: Posted by Rambozo — Sun Jul 14, 2024...
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Re: Aboslutely no power from...
Thanks for the reminder, Steve F, that it's often the simple thing that gets overlooked. I tightened the battery terminals and voilà - electrical restored.Statistics: Posted by Fossof01 — Mon Jul 15,...
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Fork seal problem
I putting in Traxxion fork springs. When I pulled the left fork apart, I discovered the support ring/washer is above the oil seal instead of below it so I can't get the seal out. Anybody know how to...
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Re: Fork seal problem
Can you separate the fork?Statistics: Posted by Rambozo — Mon Jul 15, 2024 6:54 pm
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Oil leak wounded the bike
The other day I was doing some work on my '12 Wing, including replacing the valve covers. After finishing up I took it for a short ride around the block to make sure everything was working OK, and...
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Re: Oil leak wounded the bike
Because you lost everything, I would start by checking the battery connections and ground strap. Really the time to do this was when it was dead. As now you are right, you will always wonder when it...
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GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Control your music on your...
I recently fitted a DMC mp3 player onto my Wing 2008, I tried the putting music on a USB flash drive but I was disappointed with the results. I decided to plug a Bluetooth USB dongle into the USB slot...
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • My 2012 Wing is Sputtering...
When I pull to a light, stop, then make a wide turn my Wing is sputtering a little at the slow turning speed. It's odd. Now and then there is a "bump" in the engine when I'm traveling at a decent...
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Re: My 2012 Wing is...
Welcome to the forum. Where are you from?The air filter does not need to get "broken in" but the ECM may need to know about the new filter. Start the bike cold. Do not touch the throttle. Let it idle...
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