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2003 HONDA GL1800 in Cleveland, TN
I want to share a very disturbing, dangerous, aggravating and disgusting experience i have just recently had with a brand new dunlop elite 3 tire i purchased from honda of chattanooga, tennessee, on september 8, 2007 (invoice # 042179). ...read more / reply »
2002 HONDA GL1800 in Hollister, CA
My motorcycle was subject to the june 2003 engine cooling campaign which included replacement of the ecm and other adjustments. i had my bike repaired on july 30, 2003 at honda of milpitas (r/o 94030949). since the campaign repairs were don...
2005 HONDA GL1800 in Dale City, VA
Honda 2005 gl 1800 overheating. on two occasions i was riding with other gl 1800s in traffic, my gl 1800 temp gauge went up to red. did not boil over. one time i was riding in a tunnel which was about 1/4 of a mile. temp gauge went up t...
2005 HONDA GL1800 in Dale City, VA
Honda 2005 gl 1800 overheating. on two occasions i was riding with other gl 1800s in traffic, my gl 1800 temp gauge went up to red. did not boil over. one time i was riding in a tunnel which was about 1/4 of a mile. temp gauge went up t...
2002 HONDA GL1800 in Saluda, SC
2002 honda gl1800 motorcycle. the rear suspension adjustment motor does not engage until the number on the indicator display reaches 7 or 8. this means that there is no suspension lift until that point, (7 or 8), is reached. honda mainta...
2005 HONDA GL1800 in Montgomery, MN
Tl contact owns a 2005 honda gl1800. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle began to overheat and the temperature gauge increased into the hot zone. the vehicle continues to operate. the contact stated that the vehicle idles and then returns ...
2003 HONDA GL1800 in South Jordan, UT
Honda goldwings have a problem with a deceleration front end wobble. as you decelerate from around 35 mph with your hands lightly resting on the handle bars, the front end goes into a violent wobble. honda of america claims it is just a c...
2002 HONDA GL1800 in Leesburg, FL
Front wheel wobble when reducing speed between 55 and 20 mph. induced also by the use of cruise control when it decreases speed. near loss of control when it happens unexpected. much worse on rough surfaces. dealer unable to repair under wa...
2002 HONDA GL1800 in Leesburg, FL
Front wheel wobble when reducing speed between 55 and 20 mph. induced also by the use of cruise control when it decreases speed. near loss of control when it happens unexpected. much worse on rough surfaces. dealer unable to repair under wa...
2003 HONDA GL1800 in Shelby Township, MI
Tl*- the contact stated that the 2003 honda gold wing gl 1800 lost power while driving at 70 mph. the contact checked to make sure that his feet were located in the correct position while on the motorcycle. the contact cruised to 30 m...
2005 HONDA GL1800 in Goldenrod, FL
1)- steering shakes and eventually (progressively) wobbles at speeds between 35 and 45 mph on a 2005 honda goldwing gl1800 motorcycle. there are currently no known procedures to correct this problem. i happens every time. as it gets worse, ...
2005 HONDA GL1800 in Goldenrod, FL
1)- steering shakes and eventually (progressively) wobbles at speeds between 35 and 45 mph on a 2005 honda goldwing gl1800 motorcycle. there are currently no known procedures to correct this problem. i happens every time. as it gets worse, ...
2005 HONDA GL1800 in Goldenrod, FL
1)- steering shakes and eventually (progressively) wobbles at speeds between 35 and 45 mph on a 2005 honda goldwing gl1800 motorcycle. there are currently no known procedures to correct this problem. i happens every time. as it gets worse, ...
2002 HONDA GL1800 in Puytallup, WA
Gl1800 2002 overheating at low speed. paid $1,000.00 plus for service bulletin fix and it did nothing to help the problem.
2006 HONDA GL1800 in Lexington, KY
On 06-19-2006 i purchased a new 2006 honda goldwing(gl1800) and rode it home. the bike has a shake in the front end between 35-50 mph. the dealer mechanic wants to make repairs but honda motorcorp says no. the goldwing is supposed to shake...
2006 HONDA GL1800 in Lexington, KY
On 06-19-2006 i purchased a new 2006 honda goldwing(gl1800) and rode it home. the bike has a shake in the front end between 35-50 mph. the dealer mechanic wants to make repairs but honda motorcorp says no. the goldwing is supposed to shake...
2005 HONDA GL1800 in Grand Rapids, OH
The 2005 gold wing has a front end wobble which is experienced on deceleration at approximately 40 mph. tires have been replaced, steering head bearings have been tightened. three different dealers acknowledge that there is a problem in t...
2005 HONDA GL1800 in Grand Rapids, OH
The 2005 gold wing has a front end wobble which is experienced on deceleration at approximately 40 mph. tires have been replaced, steering head bearings have been tightened. three different dealers acknowledge that there is a problem in t...
2005 HONDA GL1800 in Barrackville, WV
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling at 45 mph, the front end of the bike vibrates badly, shaking the handle bars which interferes with the ability to control the bike. the vibration has been an issue since the bike was purchased. the s...
2005 HONDA GL1800 in Barrackville, WV
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling at 45 mph, the front end of the bike vibrates badly, shaking the handle bars which interferes with the ability to control the bike. the vibration has been an issue since the bike was purchased. the s...
2004 HONDA GL1800 in Huntsville, AL
Rear brakes ineffective on all models of honda goldwing 1800 motorcycles. many, many wing owners complain of having to pump the rear brakes to get them to work. if you're in a panic situation, you don't have time for that. i've had mine...
2005 HONDA GL1800 in Granbury, TX
I currently own a 2005 honda goldwing motorcycle purchased new in may of 2005. the problem i have experienced is with regard to unusual tire wear (cupping) around the 8000 mile point. in addition to the abnormal tire wear is a low speed wob...
2005 HONDA GL1800 in Granbury, TX
I currently own a 2005 honda goldwing motorcycle purchased new in may of 2005. the problem i have experienced is with regard to unusual tire wear (cupping) around the 8000 mile point. in addition to the abnormal tire wear is a low speed wob...
2005 HONDA GL1800 in Granbury, TX
All honda goldwing motorcycles manufactured since 2001 (new model - gl1800) have been manufactured with defective steering head bearings that result in a progressively worsening low speed (40 mph and below) front wheel wobble under decelera...
2005 HONDA GL1800 in Winter Springs, FL
Dt*: the contact stated the coolant recovery tank which does not have a protective shield, was leaking fluid onto the rear tire. the motorcycle was seen by a dealer and it was determined road debris cracked the coolant tank and the tank n...
2002 HONDA GL1800 in Northport, NY
2002 honda gl 1800 gold wing motorcycle. drive shaft rubber boot came apart and sliced into electrical harness which in turn shut down engine at highway speed on busy road and stranded my wife and i on side of road until help arrived. vehic...
2005 HONDA GL1800 in Crestview, FL
The honda goldwing 1800gl, has a low speed wobble in the steering. i have been told by many owners the same thing. the wobble is at speeds of 35-45 mph. all of the dealers say there is no problem, but there are two many of us complaining of...
2003 HONDA GL1800 in Chicago, IL
I own a honda motorcycle, goldwing 1800, with 8,153 miles on it. prior to today's date 1 feb 06, i noticed that the inside of the trunk lid was being worn away, the inside of the trunk lid is sustaining noticeable indentations where this w...
2001 HONDA GL1800 in California City, CA
There is a noticeable wobble in the front end of my 2001 honda gl1800 at approximately 45 mph. it wasn't there with the first tire i had, dunlop. it has become progressively worse as the front tire ages. this is submitted in support of od...
2003 HONDA GL1800 in Jacksonville, FL
At speeds between 30 and 35 mph and with hands off or loosely gripping the handlebar, the front wheel of my honda gl 1800 goldwing develops a severe wobble. i have added a superbrace to resolve the issue, but this did not eliminate or red...
2002 HONDA GL1800 in Menomonee Falls, WI
Front end wobbles on this motorcycle since day 1. happens mainly at 40 mph and the handlebars shake.
2002 HONDA GL1800 in Carrollton, TX
I bought this motorcycle with 1530 miles on it, and the problem was occurring from the beginning. it continues and i feel it is a clear safety issue. the motorcycle front forks wobble when less than a firm grip is held on the handle bars....
2003 HONDA GL1800 in Wanaque, NJ
I own a 2003 honda goldwing motorcycle which i purchased new late in may of 2003, (vin# 1hfsc47053a204875). it is still, at this time, within the factory warranty period. since it was new, the front fork and handlebars have had a strong wob...
2004 HONDA GL1800 in Charles Town, WV
While riding my honda gl1800 motorcycle, the front tire ran over a flat piece of metal approx. 1" x 8". the metal strip flipped up and punctured the radiator overflow tank, causing radiator fluid to spill onto the roadway. the tank is direc...
2002 HONDA GL1800 in Florence, KY
2002 honda gl1800 goldwing front end wobbles at 35 to 40 mph. header/tapered rolling bearings had to be replaced. now motorcycle is fine. manufacturer was contacted but did not offer any assistance.
2003 HONDA GL1800 in Whittier, NC
Dt: the consumer received a recall notice in early march for his 2003 honda goldwing. after contacting the service dealer and manufacturer the repair work was not done. the vehicle had to be inspected before it could be fixed, that took ...
2004 HONDA GL1800 in Marshfield, WI
The radiator overflow tank on the honda gl1800 is under the bike and is lower then the frame. the front tire can kick up road debree and it will knock a hole in the tank. this happened to my brother-in-law and to my bike. when the tank h...
2003 HONDA GL1800 in Pinehurst, NC
Concerns regarding 2002 gl1800 frame inspection showed unusual weld patterns but no cracks.** answer required***. the consumer rented a 2003 gl1800 and when he crossed a railroad track at 35 mph, the frame immediately collapsed, the bi...
2002 HONDA GL1800 in Hammond, LA
Recall campaign: dealership failed to honor frame recall (05v027000) for 2002 honda gl 1800. the consumer took the motorcycle to a local honda dealer to have the frame checked per the recall notice. the dealer refused to check the vehicl...
2001 HONDA GL1800 in Colorado Springs, CO
Frame tubbing fracture in the rear triangle of the main frame on the edge of a weld. note that this is a known failure point on this model of honda goldwing which occurs in the tubing at the edge of the weld to a frame casting. no repai...
2003 HONDA GL1800 in Long Beach, CA
Nhtsa recalls 04v010000 concerning combined brake system leak/ 05v027000 concerning frame cracks, and 03v350000 regarding frame welds. dealer refused to honor the recalls because the vehicle was not purchased at that particular dea...
2003 HONDA GL1800 in Long Beach, CA
Nhtsa recalls 04v010000 concerning combined brake system leak/ 05v027000 concerning frame cracks, and 03v350000 regarding frame welds. dealer refused to honor the recalls because the vehicle was not purchased at that particular dea...
2001 HONDA GL1800 in Colorado Springs, CO
Front brake antilocked up. when hitting a severe bump in the road, not a pothole, the left fork seal blew outward, releasing a massive amout of suspension oil covering the left front of the bike including saturating the left front brake pad...
2002 HONDA GL1800 in Ashland, KY
Front tire on gl 1800 motorcycle. honda recommends 36 psi in the front tire this causes cupping of the tire and a bad vibration in front which could lead to accident and death! bridgestone tires recommend 38 to 40 psi in this tire, yet ho...
2003 HONDA GL1800 in Tucson, AZ
Consumer had problem getting frame weld recall performed. the vehicle was sent to several repair facilities but has not been repaired yet.
2001 HONDA GL1800 in Mechanicsville, MD
Motorcycle tire: avon venom for honda gl1800 goldwing rear tire 1.tire cracked and tread seperated- less than 5000 miles 2. tire had bulge in tread, ready to seperate-less than 5k miles 3. tire is getting bulge in it, can feel when ridin...
2002 HONDA GL1800 in Glendale, AZ
This (see photos below) happened on the way to wing ding on july 2nd, 2004. the failed tire had approx. 4,500 miles on it. air pressure was checked at 41 psi cold as recommended by manufacturer. i rode approximately 650 miles east on i-40...
2003 HONDA GL1800 in Plainfield, IL
Trunk lid on new 2003 gl1800 (goldwing) will not close. defective latch. could result in trunk contents falling out will riding.
2002 HONDA GL1800 in Florence, KY
Vehicle's front end wobbles between 35 and 40 mph.* mr when the dealer was notified they stated that the front end wobbled because of the tires used. however they did not pay to have tires replaced on bike because they claimed that the co...
2002 HONDA GL1800 in Florence, KY
Vehicle's front end wobbles between 35 and 40 mph.* mr when the dealer was notified they stated that the front end wobbled because of the tires used. however they did not pay to have tires replaced on bike because they claimed that the co...
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