GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Re: Scheduled Maintenance?
Valves are supposed to be checked every 32,000 miles, Spark plugs changed every 16,000. Timing chain is not a standard wear item that needs to be replaced unless you are having issues with it (excess...
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • how to install lighting...
Hello everyone.I purchased the valve cover chrome accessory for my 2009 gl 1800. I can slide the bottom plate in but no the top plate. the crash bar does not allow me to fit it in place. I keep...
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Deflated in Alabama
Good morning all, I have a 2006 Motor Trike conversion that the air pump is not working. I had an air bag explode after the switch stuck in the on position. Drove it back 10 miles to the house and...
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Re: Deflated in Alabama
Your best bet would be to contact a Motor Trike dealer to find out. It most certainly was installed by Motor Trike. It is not a Honda OEM part.Statistics: Posted by MikeB — Mon Mar 04, 2024 1:20 pm
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Changing fork oil
Spring time is here so is the maintance.My new, to me, 2003 with 26,000 miles was a bit of a barn find / estate thing I bought the end of last riding season. I don't have a heated storage shed so work...
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Re: THE DARKSIDE HAS CLAIMED...
Just wanted to throw this option out there for consideration. The Pirelli Cinturato P7 195/55/16 has the best profile I've found so far, having a very curved edge profile to the sidewall rather than a...
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • GTL rider is GW curious
This is a duplicate of my post to a different forum. Sorry to those who have seen it. Just casting a wide net.Good morning crew. I'm 4 years on a 2018 GTL, an amazing performance and technical...
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Re: GTL rider is GW curious
The GW seat height will be lower than the GTL, so your shorter inseam will appreciate that. The Wing is going to be a lot more forgiving to any "inattention" while riding. It is also rock solid up to...
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Air pump from 1997 install...
Is it possible to install an air ride system from a 1994 or up on to a 2003 trike to use to fill the air bags?Statistics: Posted by trikewing1 — Sun Mar 10, 2024 9:28 am
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Re: Air pump from 1997...
While you could use the pump, the controls depend on the factory LCD panel, so it doesn't lend itself to a transplant.There are aftermarket controls that would be a lot easier to use. You just need a...
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • 70 series rear tire
On my 08 several years back, I ran a 70 series tire on the rear. it corrected the speedometer and corrected the odometer reading. I forgot if with the 70 on the rear does the rear tire touch the...
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Re: Gas leak
Glad to hear you figured it out!Statistics: Posted by Snowmoer — Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:40 am
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Re: 70 series rear tire
Yes the rear tire does touch the ground on the center stand with the 70 series tire. I had that setup for awhile when on two wheels. Had to put a block under the center stand to get the rear wheel off...
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GL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Temporary fork seal fix 2007...
Looking for a little help. I’m traveling through Mexico nearing the city of Merida (near Cancun) and the left fork seal clip has partly snapped out of the seat (about 3/4”). As a result the dust has...
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Re: Temporary fork seal fix...
Has the seal failed or did just the clip come out of the journal and then the seal moved enough to allow the fluid to leak out? Can't say that I have ever seen this happen.As to getting it back...
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Re: Changing rear tire
Just viewed an old video on the you tube channel re. car tires on the rear. When I bought my 2008 GL1800, it already had a Michelin car tire on the rear.I never experienced ANY "rise" when cornering....
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Wings are tough
iframe Never miss a video: Subscribe to the GoldwingDocs YouTube channel today!Statistics: Posted by GLRT — Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:21 pm
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Re: Wings are tough
This (or a similar one of his) was posted here a while back. He has quite a few videos of him doing things on a Wing that you would not think could be done on a Wing. Here it is on sand dunes with a...
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • air filter housing seals
I just started servicing a new to me 2004 1800a and found that the air filter housing is missing both seals. I can't seem to find a place to buy just the seals. They only come with the housing and...
View ArticleGL1800 (2001-2017) Information & Questions • Sirius Satellite radio issue...
Hi everyone, I have a Sirius Stiletto setup on my 2008 GL 1800. It's worked great for years. But in the past two years it keeps losing reception. I've replaced all parts with new a couple of times and...
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