Changing the Oil On A Honda GL1800 GoldWing

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[@rankoutsider100]

I was running Honda GN4 oil in my 2008 Goldwing. Then I watched this video and decided to try Motul synthetic (and prime the filter, of course). I can't belive how much smoother it shifts gears now. It's a stark difference. As always, Paul's advice is spot on!

[@DungNguyen-fj2wp]

You should use GN4 instead of full synthetic oil. Honda motorcycle use not fully synthetic because of the motorcycle clutch. Full synthetic oil make the clutch slip. It’s not good. It’s slipper not smoother

[@rankoutsider100]

@@DungNguyen-fj2wp That's true for some bikes with some oils, but not for this oil with the GL1800. I have been using it for more than a year and the clutch is not slipping. I've been riding motorcycles for almost 50 years and I know the difference between smooth gear shifting and a slipping clutch.

[@alm4132]

@@DungNguyen-fj2wp You are wrong. Full synthetic MA or MA2 oil will not harm wet clutches. Car oil will.

[@7863348]

I’ve been using that oil in my 2003 Honda GoldWing since it’s second oil change in 2003. Great stuff. Glad you found it good as well. Ride safe 😂

[@7863348]

I’ve used it in my 2003 since new. Never an issue and purchased at the Honda motorcycle dealership.

[@beethovenopus2726]

Concise, to the point, logical and sensible. Thank you very much for a solid how to video ! 2012 Honda Goldwing owner.

[@ianyoung2696]

Good afternoon from Great Britain ,thanks for another great masterclass in Goldwing maintenance . Keep the shiny side up . Thanks , Ian.

[@clintsinger6893]

Great video, as someone that just retired after 42 years doing this work it always makes me happy to see someone prime the filter and hopefully you did install a new compression washer on the pan bolt. again great work.

[@vics-videos]

Very thorough! Thank you! Great tip on lubing the side cover grommets. A lot of Honda dealers don't know to do this, and indeed on my 2001, I lost the right side panel about 20 miles after an oil change, and when I examined the situation, both lower and rear grommets were missing, just like you said!

[@jerrybowman3996]

I had a 1982 GL1100. It had 4 cyls and barely even resembled the modern day Goldwing. In it's day, it was the best cruiser available. I enjoy all your videos and envy your workshop.

[@stampede963]

Awesome video. I had to laugh when you talked about putting the dielectric grease in the grommet holes and you said "otherwise, you will be going down the road with your feet on your highway pegs and the cover may blow right off". That is EXACTLY what happened to me this morning on my way back from San Antonio. And it is because I removed the cover last week and when I put it back on, I probably pushed the grommet rings right out. Really good wisdom in your video. Great teaching style and I love how you don't get bogged down on one thing too long. Great teachers, both of you! Thanks again.

[@JohnS916]

Excellent video Paul, precise and to the point. I just bought a 2008 Goldwing and doing some research I was glad to run into your video because another one advised to remove the fog light cowling and also a secondary cowling to access the oil filter. I thought to myself, "well, that's kind of a pain". Now I see you don't have to do that so the process (as you explained it) is now a piece of cake. I have always primed my oil filters, it just seems like a common sense thing to do so.

[@javierespinosa1587]

Priming the filter! You are a genius.

[@MrRubenAlonzo]

Mr. and Mrs. Short, thank you both for this informative How-To on basic oil change maintenance on these wonderful bikes!

[@7863348]

Your kindly welcome. Ride safe out there.

[@kaitswim1]

Just bought a 2002 wing and learned a lot. Have had 1500’s and never thought about the grease to the grommets. Thank you! Will be following you. Randy

[@1961Humbucker1]

Thanks Paul & Kathy for another very helpful video! BTW Paul, I just bit the bullet and became a Goldwing owner, well an F6B owner at any rate. Got myself a gently used 2014 F6B in black with ABS, no cruise control on the 2014 sadly but I'll probably invest in a Brakeaway throttle lock at some point. I was on the verge of buying a used BMW K1600GTL but the fear of potential high cost of ownership in the future plus the bike feeling super top-heavy to me, the F6B ticked most of the boxes so I went for it. I'm 58 now, so it will likely be my last bike. I bought the bike from a guy in Fredericton and riding the F6B back home (2 hour's ride) reassured me that I made the right choice in picking this bike, unbelievably smooth and powerful and oh so comfortable! My wife is going to love riding on the back! Your videos helped me really consider a GW too, so thanks for that! Happy riding and be safe out there.

[@naturestrail2296]

A guy that actually Explains everything he does sure makes for a nice video that gives tips on what you need to know to make it easier like how much oil, nice tip on getting that filter in and it not dumping the oil out as well. I always figured the oil would surely come out real fast. Makes for slightly long videos but good. Just wish I had an infinite data plan lol.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Nice job on the oil service, changing the washer helps insure you have no messy leaks. Thanks Paul

[@grzesiekk0]

I have three honda cars (the same drain plug). The oldest accord 89 with 407k miles, never change the washer and never have any problem with it.

[@truckshackley373]

Great tip about filling your oil filter first. My dad taught me that tip as well. He said the exact same things you said in the video.

[@MalluTraveler]

Thank you sir. So help full video. Love from india

[@Akshay-xs1wf]

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[@earlross2447]

Great video. I was going to take my "new to me" 2008 goldwing to the dealer to change the oil but now i have confidence to do it myself. Very thorough.

[@seanbarfoot3789]

thanks for the oil change tips. sometimes we forget some of the most important things to do to help keep things running smoothly

[@reeceroberts797]

Thank you for your video! Following your video instruction saved a lot of time and effort compared to the “other” video that says you need to remove the front cover. The process was straightforward and simple.

[@sjlee1951]

Thanks Paul! This is by far the best presentation on Honda care that I've ever seen. Thanks so much!

[@7863348]

Your kindly welcome Sam. Check out our Goldwing frame inspection video if you haven't already. It may just keep you alive. Ride safe.

[@gopha533]

Interesting and informative as usual mate.

[@bartonrobinson4266]

Wish I could change the Oil an Filter that easy on my Pathfinder..lol..that piece of Nissan is hunk of scrap iron..still runnin ok with over 235,ooo miles. Thanks Paul for the Goldwing intro..stay safe keep ur fingers clean and ur dipsticks on the full mark !!

[@roymaclean2884]

great job on the Goldwing my friend

[@BigFiveJack]

We appreciate all the information that you impart to us. We need it because it's important!

[@rayperez3417]

Thanks - got some good tips - I never knew - even after 11 months of USAF mechanic school.

[@Tylerjett18]

Hey man, you make some amazing videos. Thank you so much ! A few of your videos helped me in a huge huge way and I can’t thank you enough

[@auwingr]

As a do-it-your selfer, I truly appreciate the details you demonstrated. Thanks so much!

[@7863348]

Thank YOU for watching. Ride safe.

[@akeeperoftheword]

Great job! BTW, your camera lady is lovely.......you are a blessed man!

[@douglasradowick508]

Paul, Doug from the Detroit area here, myself being an auto mechanic wat hing you explain and demonstrate the art of filling the new oil filter with oil to prevent "dry run" start ups was a great detail on motor care for your investment! Next, I haven't heard that wonderful Canadian twang, in your speech, in so long that it was an added bonus to me/my ears to hear that sound!😁🎶. You made my day, hearing you speak with that form!! Doug

[@7863348]

Hi Doug. We’ve been really busy with the business and all. Priming the filters is something I learned a long time ago from and old diesel mechanic. When I was a tech with GM I did it as well and you’d never here the lifters when I did it but the ones who didn’t do it you could hear the knocking upon start up. Did the same as a Honda tech and everyone adapted the same rule. We’ll end back doing videos soon. We’ve been gone to long. Ride safe my friend.

[@douglasradowick508]

@@7863348 even with professionally mechanicing since '95, I've learned the "fill trick"with the oil filter as a pre-teen hanging around the garage and asking questions as the jobs got done. I've shown this, and, a few other tricks, to help the young guys get noticed for the old fashioned methods-that NEVER went "out of style!" Doug

[@chrislong8134]

Thank you for this video. It 2023, and I'm doing my first iol change on a bike I bought mid last summer. God Bless Chris

[@7863348]

Glad it helped you out Chris. Nothing better than doing your own work. At least you know it’s not only done but done right. Ride safe.

[@ggibson511960]

Good tip to pre-fill the filter, at least pre-soak the paper element. Another fussy, detail bit would be to make sure to warm the engine for 3-5 minutes like the manual specifies to warm and expand the oil. Filling to the dipstick mark with the bulk oil temperature cold overfills the sump. Probably doesn't hurt the engine to overfill a bit. Pouring in all 4 litres gets you pretty close + or -. Small overfill would only diminish mileage and power a bit from extra windage losses in the sump.

[@wingandhog]

I appreciate the tech tip with the grommets Paul. I have been going top to bottom through my new to me 08 and went ahead and replaced them all. I also used dialectic grease as you suggest. The two oblong grommets were dry rotted. One of the oval grommets was actually missing. All of them are new now. Thanks again!

[@7863348]

Good stuff. Happy to hear it helped you out. Ride safe.

[@fapresto7]

great tips,looking forward to doing it myself,jus brought my first wing,loving it

[@motorbikermiles1835]

I've picked up a few good tips there, Paul, thanks.

[@juans3728]

I know for sure i learned something new thanks Paul and keep making videos.

[@bassdude404]

Great video...I watched another that the guy removed the entire front lower cowl piece and thought to myself "that looks like a lot of unnecessary work"....Your video proved me correct....Looks to be easier than changing the oil on my 2007 VTX 1300...About to go out and change the oil in my 2015 F6B now....

[@randallcrawf]

Just did my 2013 and I took it off.

[@jimc793]

Following up. After being inspired by your video to do my own Oil and Filter change on my new Gold Wing, I actually did it and was so pleased with the sense of accomplishment that I changed the oil and filter on two other bikes. I had a couple minor messes (slippery oil filter dropping into the oil drain pan) but don't think I got more than a tablespoon of oil on the floor. Some Brakleen and paper towels and the floor is spotless again. Just purchased the oil change kit to complete the oil change on my fourth (and last) bike. Thanks for the video on your Gold Wing oil change. You made it look so straightforward and do-able that it gave me the confidence to give it a go. Also, your tip about not having to remove the lower front cover was right on and saved me time and hassle. Thanks, again!

[@7863348]

Congrats Jim. Happy to hear you got it done and more. Nice to know you now have the skills and know how to do it. Proud of you. Thanks for the update. Ride safe

[@soujrnr]

My dad taught me to always prime oil filters when he was teaching me how to work on cars back in 1975 and after. I've always done it and I think it really just makes a lot of sense! I think the visual of showing people just how much oil is required to prime it was a fantastic idea as well! I also really like the idea of greasing the rubber when you mounted the side panels. Again, it just makes so much sense to do that to keep them from drying out and causing other problems as a result! I just changed the oil in my GW yesterday, but I used the Honda oil. I think next time I'll give the synthetic a try and see how it compares.

[@7863348]

Your dad is a smart man. He taught you right. Synthetic oil is better in these bikes. They shift better with it. Ride safe.

[@TOURMANBOB]

Great video. Up here in the north, where bikes are stored for five months at a time, I also think it's important to always put the bike away with fresh oil in it....never dirty oil. Metal doesn't like acids which have formed in dirty oil. My 2003 has stayed like new and I do think the engine appreciates clean oil during storage

[@michaelhoare5291]

Don't know how many oil filter changes I've done on bikes and cars over the last 45 years but I've never thought to fill the filter before fitting. Obvious now but still genius. Thanks

[@spkuse]

Totally enjoy your teaching vids. I am not a Wing owner yet, but will be in the future. Hence these videos are outstanding for us end users. Thank you!

[@7863348]

Thanks Shawn. We try and do a variety of videos and we're happy to hear you enjoy the GoldWing ones. I'll try and get more of them up. Cheers.

[@truth7416]

well done. i learned a lot. keep them coming.

[@bryanbrooks1460]

Always enjoy your vids. Thanks for sharing

[@rayfronczak9945]

Hi Paul, really enjoy all your videos. I think you would make a great teacher

[@7863348]

Thank you Ray. Much appreciated.

[@ricks.1318]

I AGREE with Ray Fronczak's comment .... Paul would be a GREAT INSTRUCTOR or Professor !!!

[@saishyamnilgiri1]

Thank you Sir for your time, trouble and care to go through in detail....JUST One or Two specifics....so as not to become too overwhelming or complicated. Forgot your partner/ wife...who's part of it all. Thanks!!

[@user-op9ws6cp7o]

Have a 2005 goldwing. Learnt a lot of you Paul and Kathy . Thank you

[@7863348]

Hey that’s great. Hope your enjoying your bike. Ride safe and thank you for watching…..Paul

[@frankblacker1966]

Nice video. Great instructions. No excessive talking.

[@martymac5372]

I own a 1999 Valkyrie 1500, same engine basically. I am in the process of hunting a 1800 Goldwing. This is basically the same, the oil fill is in exactly the same place, but the oil drain and the oil filter are not. Great info. Seems pretty basic to me on the grommets, I have always lubed them with silicone grease for all the same reasons you mentioned, easy on/off and to keep them from drying out. Nice video.

[@toanogreen]

I had never seen nor heard of the idea of filling the oil filter before putting it on. I tried it and it works great! I did spill a couple of drops (big clumsy hands), but it worked just like in the video! Thanks.

[@7863348]

Your engine will love you for it 👍

[@Chibob55]

Nice work bench. Your video was great for all bikes!

[@7863348]

Thank you.

[@papuchi9340]

Good Video... I like the sounds of approval and agreement from the wife in the background. You sound like a team that enjoys each other's company.

[@7863348]

Thank you. We’ve been together for a very long time. She truly is my best friend. A wonderful person and we’re so fortunate to have each other. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@BruxBrule]

Came across your KZbin Channel recently, just bought a 2012 Wing and i know a little bit about maintenance, but your tip on priming the oil filter was great. Thanks.

[@7863348]

Congrats on the new Wing. Great machines. Happy to hear you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and ride safe.

[@chriscaliente5033]

Very nicely done, as all of your videos, thanks Paul.

[@7863348]

Thanks Chris. Ride safe.

[@8Throtl1]

I HAVE lost a panel. I DO grease those grommets now! Thanks for the great video instruction!

[@7863348]

Thanks for watching. Ride safe 👍

[@bryand.boothby4748]

Paul & Kathy thank you for sharing this video on Honda Goldwing GL 1800.

[@7863348]

Your kindly welcome.

[@edgardomatos6923]

Thank you. Love your teaching and experience tips ... stay safe as well

[@jodyhodge2129]

Liked the info on the filter. Hopefully a 1800 owner in a couple years. Will give this a try.

[@DavidRalstonLMT]

Great detail thanks Im impressed with your super clean nature.....

[@rykk6]

Thanks Paul. You've inspired me to do my own GL1800 oil change.

[@7863348]

Cool. Ride safe Rich.

[@jimc793]

Great video and exceptionally nice camera lady. I've decided I need to start doing my own oil and filter changes on my new GoldWing. It'll take me less time than it takes to run the bike down to the shop!

[@7863348]

Thanks Jim. Doing it yourself will save you some time at the dealership and yo just know it's safer in your hands than there's. Not many will take the care of your property like you will as the owner. Doing it yourself will give you the confidence to start doing other things to your bike and get you more familiar with it. Kathy said thanks. Ride safe.

[@crupert23225]

Nice video and good instruction, especially the part about loading the filter. I'd never think of that.

[@7863348]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Visionery1]

Interesting tip about priming the oil filter. It makes sense.

[@lornejones9862]

Awesome video! Clear and straight to the point! 💯

[@7863348]

Thank you. Ride safe.

[@ignatiuslaurent58]

I was saying to my self this guy is stupid priming his filter because all the oil will spill out . Boy I was sure wrong , didn't know the filter will absorb the oil like a sponge . I Learn something new today because I never prime my filter . Know I will do just that . Thank for the advice will do just that .

[@09ThomasEF]

I'm glad that you primed the filter. I'm not surprised that you did it, though, since I know you do things the right way. :-)

[@7863348]

Thank you. I've always done that with filters. Always worked well.

[@jonniecollins6877]

@@7863348 hello Paul I have a 2001 gl 1800 it will not go in reverse most times. But it will sometimes. My neutral light comes on sometimes. Same with the reverse light. So I can't park without manual with my feet. I hope that you can help me out. Thanks Jonnie.

[@WesJacobs33]

I have a new to me 2006 GL 1800 so I'm glad I found this video. I haven't changed the oil myself yet and a previous video said you have to take that front cowl off and you proved you don't have to so one less thing to think about. Great Information. I'm now subscribed to your channel.

[@7863348]

Thanks Wes, happy to hear you got something out of the video. Great bikes. Ride safe and thanks for your subscription.

[@WesJacobs33]

@@7863348 Same to you.

[@jwear21]

Nice job... Will be checking back for more of your Honda Goldwing videos. Keep your wife there as camera-woman! She adds nicely to the banter and makes great observations. Thanks again! -JW

[@7863348]

Thanks Jeff. Kathy has been a big part of our channel for a long time. She'll like your comments. Ride safe and thanks for the sub.

[@cactusstudiossouth]

Nice Video, very informative! I have just one critique. According to the engine manufacturer the correct way to check the oil is with the dipstick screwed all the way in to get a really accurate reading!

[@reeceroberts797]

Best gl1800 oil change video I’ve seen yet

[@richardbutterfoss2353]

That was amazing info .. Thanks!

[@7863348]

Thanks Richard.

[@milesjustice8638]

Thanks for the informative video!

[@sen_pen0143]

even though I don't have a Goldwing myself I learned something new, I'm a kinda DIY guy myself. Thanks for the video and maybe in the future I might get myself an F6B.

[@7863348]

Cool. I love the F6B. Hope you get one. Ride safe.

[@knightingalesaid]

Super excellent video. It will save you what 70.00 by doing it yourself. Thanks so much for making it.

[@JamesJones-kr9uv]

THANK YOU, for the advice, My 2010 was an my late brother bike,not knowing I will get the Motul synthetic oil. Thanks again.

[@7863348]

Thank you James. Glad it helped you our. Sorry for the loss of your brother. Our condolences and prayers.

[@jakeschisler7525]

I live on a highway and we see many motorcycles, mostly noisy Harley's but also see Honda Goldwings and let me tell you i would rather have the Honda's any day over them Harley's. I don't know how these people that ride these freaking Harley's can stand all that noise and listen to their radio's. I myself would prefer to ride anything with less noise the better. I like the music over anything. Always try and fill filters first is the best, great advice! I can't wait till lift is shown. Great video, Paul & upper management , Kathy!

[@samuelmckinley6327]

That LED On light on the front tire looks nice! With all the LED's it looks like Paul Short has had his hands on it!!!

[@7863348]

They are called "Ring Of Fire" Yes I've been involved with that bike for awhile ;)

[@twtwtravelingwiththewind5030]

Thank you....the way you pass skills are very usefull...very humble

[@7863348]

Thank you for watching. Please ride safe .

[@patleinart6191]

Very instructive....I have a CSC trike GL 1800. I may need to raise the bike to get to the filter and plug. Ground effects might be in the way....Thank you for this video.

[@depdeim9787]

First guy I've seen besides me that does it right...thanks

[@pelahnah]

Thanks for your videos.!!! You are The Chief..!!!!

[@whitetailpoet4243]

Thanks for the info, great advice. Is this easy to do on the center stand w/o the lift as well? Thanks & take care.

[@OynxBlack]

Thanks Pops,..... very informative

[@montwolfman]

Honda's engineers would have designed the filter mount horizontally if instant lubrication w2as an issue. I do agree with you that pre lubeing the filter is a great idea. Thanks for a great video.

[@Diesel6Power]

Very neat job, thanks for the excellent vid.

[@7863348]

Thank you.

[@calvinwhalen3020]

Thanks. Love your videos and have learned a lot from watching them .

[@7863348]

Thank you. I will be doing two GoldWing videos soon when I take ours out for the summer. One is an 1800 and the other is a 1100 👍flic.kr/p/292676L

[@coskundoruk6515]

Thanks for the nice narration.From Turkey.

[@7863348]

Your kindly welcome. Stay well. Cheers from Newfoundland, Canada 🇨🇦

[@chrizwanali]

Great Job I have also Honda Gold Wing 1800.40th Anniversary 2015,

[@texaslonestarrider]

New Wing owner! Great info and Thanks!

[@7863348]

Thank you for watching. Ride safe. Your going to love your Wing.

[@hexrays]

Thanks for the tutorial. I am not yet a Gold Wing owner but I hope to be in the next 12 months or less. Current ride is a 2011 Suzuki M109R. Love the bike but looking for more comfort for me and the wifey.

[@7863348]

Your more than welcome. I hope it eventually helps you out. You'll enjoy the Wing. Great bikes for two up riding. Thanks for watching and ride safe.

[@peer_64]

Great video, like the relaxed way you explain what you are doing. And nice tips witch I can also use on my GL1100. I directly subscribed your channel and looking forward to more usefull video's. Regards from Cuijk Netherlands

[@Honda-uu8lz]

You are great mechanic!

[@frankashworth4130]

no question, always prime the filter. good video, thanks.

[@7863348]

You bet

[@larryburgoyne4264]

Great video. Good tip on pre filling the oil filter, I didn't know about that.

[@7863348]

Cool. Thanks for watching.

[@larryburgoyne4264]

Watched this video again and did my first oil change on the wing. Went exactly like yours, light went off right away! I even put Teflon lube on the grommets like you showed, Thanks again to you and your wife for the video.

[@Michael_Motorcycle]

Great instructional video. Much appreciated!

[@7863348]

Thanks Michael. Happy to hear it helped you out. Ride safe.

[@davidmoroney3642]

Paul Thanks for the Oil Change Video. Now i lnow how to Change the Oil and Rubbers correctly. . All The Way From Ireland . Cheers Paul. And your good Wife.

[@7863348]

Your kindly welcome David. Ride safe sir.

[@richardatkins5163]

Tks, I will be getting my goldwing soon ride safe

[@anslammer2319]

Nice bike and video Paul, hope the weather there gets better so you can go riding.

[@7863348]

Thanks. Not looking good for riding this week. -28c today and 60cm's for Friday 😩

[@lennydemers77]

Excellent video - with no nonsense! Let me know when you want to sell that beautiful machine!

[@bikerGL1800]

Interesting video, I always changed my oil and never heard of filling the oilfilter bevore installing, but I Will do this next time! I change the oil 3 or 3 times a year after 235000 KM there have been lots of oil thange. But she is still running smooth

[@bryand.boothby4748]

Thanks Paul! I enjoyed the video.

[@7863348]

Thanks for watching :)