Contents Motorcycle Safety P. 2 Operation Guide P. 18 Maintenance P. 136 Troubleshooting P. 172 Information P. 207 Specifications P. 233 Index P. 238 31MKC600 Gold Wing (GL1800) MOM 16400 (1708) )./-%DQQMࡍ࡯ࠫ㧞㧜㧝㧣ᐕ㧝㧜᦬㧡ᣣޓᧁᦐᣣޓඦᓟ㧞ᤨ㧠㧟ಽ This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when it is resold. This publication includes the latest production information available before printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. For Navigation System operating instructions, refer to the Navigation System manual. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission. The vehicle pictured in this owner’s manual may not match your actual vehicle. GL1800BD is USA model only. © 2017 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a new When service is required, remember that Honda motorcycle. Your selection of a your Honda dealer knows your motorcycle Honda makes you part of a worldwide best. If you have the required mechanical family of satisfied customers who “know-how” and tools, you can purchase appreciate Honda’s reputation for building an official Honda Service Manual to help quality into every product. you perform many maintenance and repair tasks. 2 P. 228 To ensure your safety and riding pleasure: ● Read this owner’s manual carefully. Read the warranty information thoroughly ● Follow all recommendations and so that you understand the warranty procedures contained in this manual. coverage and that you are aware of your ● Pay close attention to safety messages rights and responsibilities. 2 P. 229 contained in this manual and on the motorcycle. You may also want to visit our website at www.powersports.honda.com. To protect your investment, we urge you to Canada www.honda.ca. take responsibility for keeping your Happy riding! motorcycle well serviced and maintained. Also, observe the break-in guidelines, and California Perchlorate Contamination always perform the pre-ride inspection and Prevention Act CR type batteries in this motorcycle may other periodic checks in this manual. contain perchlorate materials - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, is very You will find important safety information Other important information is important. Operating this motorcycle safely in a variety of forms, including: provided under the following is an important responsibility. ● Safety labels on the motorcycle titles: To help you make informed decisions about ● Safety Messages preceded by a safety NOTICE Information to help you avoid safety, we have provided operating alert symbol and one of three signal damage to your motorcycle, procedures and other information on safety words: DANGER, WARNING, or other property, or the labels and in this manual. This information CAUTION. environment. alerts you to potential hazards that could These signal words mean: hurt you or others. Of course, it is not practical or possible to DANGER warn you about all hazards associated with You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY operating or maintaining a motorcycle. You HURT if you don’t follow instructions. must use your own good judgment. WARNING You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions. CAUTION You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions. Motorcycle Safety This section contains important information for safe riding of your motorcycle. Please read this section carefully. Safety Guidelines ..................................... P. 3 Safety Labels ............................................ P. 6 Safety Precautions ................................. P. 10 Riding Precautions ................................. P. 13 Accessories & Modifications.................. P. 17 Loading ................................................... P. 17 Safety Guidelines Safety Guidelines Before Riding Take Time to Learn & Practice Follow these guidelines to enhance your Make sure that you are physically fit, Even if you have ridden other motorcycles, safety: mentally focused and free of alcohol and practice riding in a safe area to become ● Perform all routine and regular drugs. familiar with how this motorcycle works Motorcycle Safety inspections specified in this manual. Check that you and your passenger are and handles, and to become accustomed ● Stop the engine and keep sparks and both wearing an approved motorcycle to the motorcycle’s size and weight. flame away before filling the fuel tank. helmet and protective apparel. Instruct ● Do not run the engine in enclosed or your passenger on holding onto the grab We recommend that all riders take a partly enclosed areas. Carbon monoxide rails or your waist, leaning with you in certified course approved by the in exhaust gases is toxic and can kill you. turns, and keeping their feet on the step Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF). New boards, even when the motorcycle is riders should start with the basic course, and even experienced riders will find the Always Wear a Helmet stopped. advanced course beneficial. It’s a proven fact: helmets and protective For information about the MSF training apparel significantly reduce the number course nearest you, call the national toll- and severity of head and other injuries. So free number: always wear an approved motorcycle (800) 446-9227. helmet and protective apparel. 2 P. 10 USA Other riding tips can be found in the You and Your Motorcycle Riding Tips booklet that came with your motorcycle. continued 3 Safety Guidelines Ride Defensively Don’t Drink and Ride If You are Involved in a Crash Always pay attention to other vehicles Alcohol and riding don’t mix. Even one Personal safety is your first priority. If you or around you, and do not assume that other alcoholic drink can reduce your ability to anyone else has been injured, take time to Motorcycle Safety drivers see you. Be prepared to stop quickly respond to changing conditions, and your assess the severity of the injuries and or perform an evasive maneuver. reaction time gets worse with every whether it is safe to continue riding. Call additional drink. Don’t drink and ride, and for emergency assistance if needed. Also Make Yourself Easy to See don’t let your friends drink and ride either. follow applicable laws and regulations if Make yourself more visible, especially at another person or vehicle is involved in the night, by wearing bright reflective clothing, Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition crash. positioning yourself so other drivers can see It’s important to keep your motorcycle you, signaling before turning or changing properly maintained and in safe riding If you decide to continue riding, first turn lanes, and using your horn when necessary. condition. the ignition switch to OFF, and evaluate the Inspect your motorcycle before every ride condition of your motorcycle. Inspect for Ride within Your Limits and perform all recommended fluid leaks, check the tightness of critical nuts and bolts, and check the handlebars, Never ride beyond your personal abilities or maintenance. control levers, brakes, and wheels. Ride faster than conditions warrant. Fatigue and Never exceed load limits (2 P. 17), and do slowly and cautiously. inattention can impair your ability to use not modify your motorcycle or install Your motorcycle may have suffered good judgment and ride safely. accessories that would make your motorcycle unsafe (2 P. 17). damage that is not immediately apparent. Have your motorcycle thoroughly checked at a qualified service facility as soon as possible. 4 Safety Guidelines Emergency Shut-down Procedure for Carbon Monoxide Hazard WARNINGWARNING Motorcycles Equipped with Dual Exhaust contains poisonous carbon Clutch Transmission monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas. Running the engine of your GL1800BD/D/DA Breathing carbon monoxide can cause loss motorcycle while in an enclosed or Motorcycle Safety Unlike standard motorcycles, or its manual of consciousness and may lead to death. even partially enclosed area can transmission sibling, the GL1800BD/D/DA cause a rapid build-up of toxic with dual clutch transmission does not have If you run the engine in confined or even carbon monoxide gas. a clutch lever that would provide you with partly enclosed area, the air you breathe an additional means to control the engine could contain a dangerous amount of Breathing this colorless, odorless gas power being transmitted to the rear wheel. carbon monoxide. can quickly cause unconsciousness Thus, in the unlikely event that you Never run your motorcycle inside a garage and lead to death. experience a stuck throttle or other or other enclosure. unintended application of power to the Only run your motorcycle's engine rear wheel, you should shut down the when it is located in a well engine by use of the engine stop switch ventilated area outdoors. (2 P. 52). By moving this switch to the (Stop) position, you will immediately stop the engine but maintain all electrical system functions, including lights and indicators. 5 Safety Labels Safety Labels GL1800/D/DA Safety and information labels on your motorcycle provide important safety Motorcycle Safety information and may warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully and don’t remove them. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your dealer for a replacement. 6 Safety Labels GL1800DA GL1800/D Motorcycle Safety GL1800/D GL1800DA GL1800DA continued 7 Safety Labels GL1800B/BD Motorcycle Safety 8 Safety Labels Motorcycle Safety 9 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ❙ Helmet ❙ Gloves Should be safety-standard certified, high- Full-finger leather gloves with high ● Ride cautiously and keep your hands on visibility, and correct size for your head abrasion resistance the handlebars and feet on the footpegs. ● Must fit comfortably but securely, with Motorcycle Safety ● Keep passenger's hands onto the grab the chin strap fastened ❙ Boots or Riding Shoes rails or your waist, passenger's feet on ● Face shield with unobstructed field of Sturdy boots with non-slip soles and ankle the step boards while riding.