My GL1800

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  • March 18, 2011 at 12:05 pm #14375
    ianwhitesgoldwings
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    This is my current ride, its a Honda GL1800 Goldwing, cruise control, air suspension, air compressor for tyres, cb radio, cd player, mp3 hook up, surround sound speakers, heated grips, heated seat, digital display, luggage compartments (side and top box) lol just abit of kit. Great for long distance touring. Good on fuel (full tank £25 get just under 300 miles).
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    March 20, 2011 at 1:55 am #62284
    Radar
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    They are quite a beast. Are they still built in the US?

    March 20, 2011 at 9:14 pm #62285
    katana
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    Love the colour.

    How do you get the rear wheel out?

    March 21, 2011 at 12:53 am #62286
    HippoDrones
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    loved them when I was younger

    March 21, 2011 at 10:30 am #62287
    ianwhitesgoldwings
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    Just simply unbolt wheel and it will silde out of side (Thank God0 not like the GL1500 total back end strip lol

    March 21, 2011 at 11:35 am #62288
    imperialdata
    Keymaster

    A few years ago I wired up lots of aftermarket lighting for a friend’s GL1500. Have to say it was a pleasure to work on the electrics, diagrams were clear and the general setup of the battery, lighting and charging circuits seemed pretty good. You may tell me otherwise having had to work more on them, but I have to say it seemed pretty impressive at first glance.

    March 21, 2011 at 5:14 pm #62289
    ianwhitesgoldwings
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    yes i have to agree when the job is done rite(wich very few are) it is a pleasure. but im affraid to say the majority of people tend to botch the wireing and you end up with birds nest’s of wireing, and very poor connections…… the stories i could tell you . so when it comes to a GL1500 and you have to take rear wheel off just take a quick glance ay what aftermarket lighting and extras is on the back and pray they are the worlds best auto electrician otherwise get the cutters out lol.

    March 22, 2011 at 10:47 pm #62290
    Radar
    Moderator

    I remember that Goldwing ID, didn’t it belong to the same chap who had a Z1100 shaftie??

    March 23, 2011 at 12:21 am #62291
    imperialdata
    Keymaster

    Yep, was a decent bike. I had to come to terms with wiring it up like a Christmas tree though….not my taste.

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    Originally posted by ianwhitesgoldwings

    ….and pray they are the worlds best auto electrician otherwise get the cutters out lol.

    I was the best electrician in the village, does that count? [:D]

    March 25, 2011 at 9:23 pm #62292
    Radar
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    quote:

    Originally posted by imperialdata

    Yep, was a decent bike. I had to come to terms with wiring it up like a Christmas tree though….not my taste.

    quote:

    Originally posted by ianwhitesgoldwings

    ….and pray they are the worlds best auto electrician otherwise get the cutters out lol.

    I was the best electrician in the village, does that count? [:D]

    Looks it will have too!

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