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Tips & Tricks
Received From Other GWRRA Members
If you Have a Tip or Trick That Could Be Helpful, Send It in!
We All Could All Use a Little Help
NEW TIRES... CHECK THE DATES
FORK OIL!
Skip and Greg changed their Air Filter and Tripple Tree Bearings with "All Balls Roller Bearings".
While in there... they changed their Fork Oil in their front forks.
They found that the oil in both MC seriously low!!! They had a combined amount of only 9 ounces!
The right fork should have 16.4 onces and the left 17.9 onces.
The GL1800 needs #10 wt. Fork Oil (not motor oil)
They both said it rode like a new bike!
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RUMORS: This doesn't make any sence. Honda will retool a closing factory... We don't think so...
HERE'S THE RUMOR:
Honda Motor Company announced its plans for the new 2009 GL-2000 Goldwing
The new 2009 Goldwing will replace the industry-leading GL-1800 Goldwing which went into production in 2001.
The 2009 GL-2000 Goldwing will feature a larger 2.0 litre (2000 cc) 6-cylinder engine matched to a new 6-speed transmission.
Honda claims the new engine will produce 165 horsepower and 157 foot pounds of torque. "This new powerplant and transmission should provide the kind of power and torque Goldwing owners have come to expect" a company official says. With the new 6-speed transmission, the 2.0 liter engine turns only 2,500 rpm at 70 miles per hour.
The new Goldwing will increase the safety of its riders with standard ABS brakes on all 2009 models. A rider airbag is also available as an option on the level 4 model.
The 2009 GL-2000 will be offered in the following configurations:
Standard features on all 2009 GL-2000 Goldwing models:
- New 2000cc 6-cylinder engine with 6-Speed transmission
- Linked ABS brakes (front and rear)
- Dramatically improved suspension with adjustable pre-load front and rear
- 6.9 gallon fuel capacity
- Adjustable seat (can be raised/lowered up to 1.5 inches) and rider backrest can be moved forward/backward.
- Adjustable windscreen (electronically adjustable is optional)
- Cargo capacity has been increased to 45 liters per saddlebag and 65 litres for the trunk.
- Heated handgrips and heated seat
- L.E.D. tail/brake lights and lighted trunk spoiler
- New instrument cluster includes speedo/tach/engine temp/voltage/ambient temp/gear indicator/tire pressure/trip computer (see below)
- DC Accessory Outlet in dash glovebox
- Trip Computer displays: Miles to Empty/Avg Miles Per Gallon/Current Miles Per Gallon
-Intercom features improved audio quality and passenger volume/on/off switch
-Honda Warranty 3-year Unlimited Miles (up to 4 year optional extended warranty)
BASE MODEL - includes comfort package (heated handgrips and seat), ABS brakes front and rear, 85-watt 4-speaker stereo with MP3/iPod connector.
COMFORT PACKAGE - includes BASE model features + electonically controlled windscreen, Homelink remote garage door opener, integrated anti-theft device.
$20,499
PREMIUM PACKAGE- includes all comfort package features + 120-watt 4-speaker stereo with MP3/iPod connection/optional XM/SIRIUS radio/Bluetooth capability, Electronic tire pressure monitoring system, integrated NAVI navigation system with Bluetooth remote programming capability using MapSource and compatible laptop, integrated fog/driving lights, HID Xenon headlights.
SAFETY PLUS PACKAGE - includes all PREMIUM features + Rider SRS Airbag restraint system, rear-end collision proximity alert system, electonically controlled cruise control.
In addition, the completely re-designed Goldwing offers owners lower maintenance costs with easier access to regular maintenance areas such as air cleaner, oil drain plug, oil filter and oil dipstick. A quick-remove engine protector plate has also been added to guard the oil pan from potential damage caused my road debris.
The new Goldwing is expected to appear in dealer showrooms in September 2008 and will be offered in the following colors:
Pearl White, Pearl Yellow, Pearl Orange, Illusion Blue, Black, Titanium and Illusion Red.
WE WILL SEE IF THIS IS FACT OR FICTION VERY SOON!
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Have You Lost Your Opening Ceremony?
To reset it...
Turn Key on...
Press "Mode" button 3-times
Hold "Trip" & "Disp" buttons for at least 2 sec.
Press "Mode" button
Press "Disp" button
You should see "SPECIAL"
Press "Trip" button
At the prompt "Change OK?" Press "Mode" button
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SYNERGY HEATED CLOTHING
GLOVES, JACKETS, VESTS and PANTS
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Sunrise Honda is using N2
NITROGEN
No More Loosing Air Pressure!
Tires last longer and they don't heat up as much as "just air"
Just "AIR" has 75% Nitrogen... But it has a lot of moisture
That is what heats up the most
Nitrogen is better and it also resists oxidation!
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GPS GARMIN 550 GPS
(Be sure to plug it in and download the new updates)
"The Motorcycle Navigator That's Born To Ride!"
Bluetooth to use your cell phone thru your headsets,Glove-Frendly Touch Screen,
SD Card Expansion, MP3 Player, jpeg Picture Viewer, Traffic Services, XM Radio and Custom Caps!
Water Proof (3-meters for 30 minutes).
The list price is over $1,000.00 I'vefound itbetween $750.00 - $609.00
Search The Net For The Best Price
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 OIL CHANGES
After a great deal of research for the past couple of years, on which oil to use in the 1800 Goldwing.
It's my opinion after using Honda HP4 that there is a better oil at a much better price.
Rotella T 5w40 synthetic. This can be purchased at Wal-Mart for around $16.00 per gallon.
It meets all the requirements for the GW and is a full synthetic without friction modifiers which is bad for the clutch on the 1800.
Accodrding to all the tests it seems to work better than HP4, and the guys on the chat lines say it makes for quieter shifting.
So I deciced to try it myself. I like it too!
OIL FILTERS
I use the Super Tech ST6607 or Fram PH6607 from Wal-mart and the Rotella T 5w40 Synthetic making an oil change $20.00 bucks versus $45.00 with Honda oil and filter. I have been amazed at how much quieter the shifting is, no more clunking on the downshift coming up to a light. Also the 1800 whine is more reserved. So all in all I think I have found the right oil and filter for me! You can change your oil more often and still save money! You have to make your own decision on what to use and what price to pay.
Stock up before prices go up, Like I did!
Oil Filters
According to MCN motorcycle consumer news, who tested many oil filters, the best filter for the 1800 was the:
Wal Mart Super Tech ST 6607 or Fram PH6607. and ST 7317 is a longer filter and is for the 1500's.
And, If you were not aware, the 1500 filter works on the 1800 too. These tested better than the Honda filters, and at a cost of $2.67.
You get a better filter for far less money. Sorry Honda.
One other note, it does not void your warranty to use an aftermarket filter.
The Manguson Moss Actof the United States Congress says that if it voids your warranty then the company must provide the filter for free.
Almost all filters meet or exceed original specs.
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AIR FILTER
Most of the basic service tasks on the GL1800 are straightforward enough. Spark plugs, brake pads and even rear wheel removal are all easier to do than on previous Goldwing models. However, replacing the air filter causes many GL1800 owners to think twice about doing the job themselves because the top shelter has to be removed to get at the filter.
They are 100% HONDA BRAND not an aftermarket
This tutorial shows the procedure I used to do the job.
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INTERCOM AIR NOISE
Our J&M microphone is one-sided. I found out by taking off the foam cover. We have a open faced helmet andI'venoticed there is a lot of "air-noise" while talking to my co-rider or onthe CB radio. But, when I put a fingerover 1/2 of the microphone the "air-noise" stopped. I've found a company that makes a"Windsock Wind Deflector" It's ahighly durable cover that is easily slipped over your microphone foam to deflect the wind away from your microphone intercom system. You can even tweak it some more by turning the cover so that the one sided microphone is being covered more by the cover. All I know is that it works. They have a website http://www.windsockwinddeflector.com/
Check out Lisa & Tom's website. They have all the sizes and it's better than electrical tape!
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FRONT FENDER
Fender Extensions and the Tulsa Belly Pan is just another bit of Insurance to protect your investment. It is possible to run over something and it can hit your engine case causing it to crack or even knock a hole in it. The replacement and labor is very costly.
WASHING and WAXING
The Honda dealer has a spray. It works wonders. On top of the hill at the Honda dealer there are 2 types. I believe the HONDA BRAND is better!
SEAT COVERS
For about $18.77 "SOME" Wal-mart's sell a auto seat pad that works wonders on the Gold Wing. It's called "PVC Seat Cushion" Made by "Roadmaster" I've only found it at Batesville, Conway and North Little Rock. The others don't carry it. It even has a handle to carry. It has a zipper for removal and cleaning. You also have the ability to cut and custom sew your shape. But I think it is just fine the way it is. Those gel pads can cost over $100.00. You can purchase this cushion on their website if you can't find it at http://www.roadmasterusa.com/seatcushions.php The cost is$21.99 on their site ~ $18.77 at Wal-mart.
RADIATOR
Rinse out your radiator with water hose during the hot weather.
SPECIALTY TOOLS
I've heard that there's a special socket that a person needs to check or replace the bearings of the front triple tree. You just need a punch to remove or install the Tripple Tree Nuts. Call Skip or Greg for more info. Greg just tightened it by hand then 3/4 more with the punch. He says it was perfect for him!
AIR FILTERS
The mechanic at Sunrise says that those fancy filters that give you more air means more dirt too. Stick with the OEM Filters.
TRAILERS
Spare tire, and folding tire t-iron from Wal-mart and carry more tools, light and air pump etc...
SAFETY ITEMS
If not for you... then carry them for someone else!
LIGHTS
Did you know that on the left side of the fuse panel, after you remove the cover, there are 2 screws (positive & negative) that is fused (15A) and is on the Assy. circuit? It makes it easy to install electrical items that aren't plug and play.
Bill knows a lot about making your own LEDS and Hundreds of Dollars cheaper!
Before you light up your bike look around and talk to everyone you can.
It will make our job easier and save you some money!
There are a lot of choices: lights, colors, switches and locations.
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