Air Filter Replacement Honda Goldwing GL1800/F6B

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[@HerreraCam]

Are/Were you a Honda tech?

[@chriscaliente5033]

No, Honda will not recognize me.

[@MrRamman04]

Prison for Life for the engineer that developed the placement of the air filter, this was the best filter change video out there, you save us diy guys a lot of money

[@jjones6173]

Customers want every gizmo they can get, managers want to meet budget and time constraints, engineering gets the blame for trying to satisfy both. It is what it is, at some point I figured out that getting the blame was just part of my job, but prison seems a wee bit harsh.

[@MichaelWilliams-mt4hu]

Without parole 😂

[@mhlelilinda7236]

Can someone please invent a self-cleaning air filter? I love DIY but this is just painful Chris. Your patience and diligence is certainly next level!

[@BigFiveJack]

Thank you for showing us this procedure. I'd vote to see you present Part II * the reassembly!

[@Eric-ul6qw]

Wow! There are no words. You are truly amazing and all with no cursing or smashing. Thank you.

[@edgardomatos6923]

Lmao , that would be me .....wow i was in shock watching it .. . The reverse part would kill me .......wow

[@HighOctane-wo6cm]

@@edgardomatos6923 I’m taking mine to shop to have done ! lol

[@da72ma]

Some Honda Engineers started with the Airbox and then built the Goldwing around it... after it was done they said "Oh well we can't change that anymore and frankly the dealer can make some money to install it for the customers."

[@chriscaliente5033]

Dealerships know that it's more profitable to service a bike, that's why they want you to bring it back to them for routine repairs and service.

[@davidleeakins]

Marcus Aurelius I was only joking , I try to work on Black-ice every chance I get ,, I try not to give Honda any of my money if I can help it

[@Bululdaya]

Love the applause when the filter is finally exposed. I felt the same way when I did mine.

[@randallcrawf]

I found insulation and shop rags, when i opened mine

[@kevinmason4914]

Man make a rider want get his hands dirty. The applause at the end. Fella needs a. Steak dinner for that attempt. Thank you thank you May God continue to use you.

[@christophersmith5116]

Good Job Chris!!! Your was even harder due to your Accessories. Job Well Done Brother! My Hats off to you.

[@chriscaliente5033]

Well said.

[@jamesjones956]

Chris..You are the Man! Thanks so much for this vid. Before I watched it, I was scheduling my first routine service at a local bike shop. When I mentioned that I owned a 2014 F6B and needed the air filter (along with an oil change, brake and clutch fluid, and spark plugs changed), he returned an estimate of approx $1025.00. Immediately, I remembered the words of an old wise sage.."Why pay another man for what you can do on your own." With your help, I replaced the OEM filter with a K&N and changed the oil. (I'll check your vid on how to change the spark plugs). ONE NOTE - make sure you secure the nut springs that secure the left and right-side body panels. Two loose nut springs slipped off and fell down into the lower "belly of the beast." I was fortunate to fish one out with a small magnet. I'll replace the other one when it comes in from special order (Nut spring - 5mm Part# 90320-GE2-760). The next time your in the nation's capitol/Maryland area, let me know. I owe you dinner. thanks again

[@djoslyn1]

Great job Chris, I have a 2018, which I hear is even harder, I will use a K&N filter

[@howellhunt4560]

Outstanding. Scary, but none the less outstanding. Thanks for giving me a thorough walk-thru on what needs to be done. Much appreciated.

[@csxhogger1]

DIY if you like wrenching & Saving $$$ I did mine on the 2012 GL1832 and will do it on my 2018 GL1833 DCT Tour and spend labor money from Honda on something else! Plus, I will know it's done correctly. Nothing like peace of mind and keeping the $$$ in my wallet.

[@anthonywing-man1450]

I had to look up at this reply to see the name because your exact words is what my boy Ewing just said to me via text. LOL

[@jeanettevancleave]

Thank you for making it easy for a 82 year old woman can understand.

[@rw_atl_ga9111]

Thanks for sharing! I followed it step by step on my 2016 F6b air filter change perfectly! Was a breeze!

[@k-rod2453]

A breeze😂

[@byronruhter1480]

That was very well done Chris. I don’t know why Honda would design a bike in such a way that an air filter would require bike disassembly.

[@scubarider1]

Where else would they put the air filter? It’s not as bad as most people make it out to be as they claim it takes three hours. I know people who do it in an hour and a half. Some people joked that Honda laid the air filter on the ground and built the bike around it! 😂🤪😂

[@sandybryson1211]

Thank you Chris for this AMAZING Video. I Believe You will be Helping Many GoldWing Owners Change Their Own Filter saving them Many $$$. When I Meet you In Person, I'd Love to Buy Your Lunch/Dinner as a Token of My Thanks to you Personally. Thank You for Serving GoldWing Owners Everywhere with Your Helpful Videos. May God Bless You as Well.

[@garywhite2154]

What a palaver changing out the air filter. Lucky the Honda quality is there and all the bits fit back together nicely. Thankyou Chris. Good job mate

[@drmdtodd]

Chris... Honestly, that was one of THE best videos posted on accessing and changing the air filter... VERY nice job on the editing... 👍🏾👍🏾

[@Andricity]

Wow, what a job for a air filter. Good job Chris

[@mharrell556]

i'd really like to thank you for making this video. you took the mystery and fear of tackling this away.

[@leadfooty]

Thanks for this video. Something tells me if I try this, I'm going to break a tab, a wire, or something. I'm fairly mechanically inclined, but stuff happens. Thanks for the tutorial. That was great!

[@jbrown386]

It's not to bad once you get into it, good job.

[@chriscaliente5033]

I agree Jason.

[@krispy1k]

Loved the cheering of the crowd. lol I just bought a 2009 with 40000 miles on it and look forward to putting many miles of my own on it. Thanks for the vid!

[@JimmieJohn]

Watching you change the filter makes me appreciate what the dealer charges. Almost worth it to let them mess with it. Looks like a lot of shit that can accidentally be broken in the process of disassembling all that plastic.

[@randallcrawf]

thank you so much for the awesome video. I bought a beautiful red 2013 f6b. 48,000 miles. the air filter was occupied at one time by a family of mice. I feared that outcome but it was worse than I expected.

[@garyedwards8142]

Gawjus bike, I’m getting my 2002 gl 1800 next week. That’s a mission getting to the AF, I loved the cheering plus applause , you got big patients mr, top man,, I’ll be saving this vid,,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍👍🍺

[@PaPa-eb5jb]

I was stressed just wanting 😮 but i love a good challenge on a rainy weekend in NC... keep up the good work with your youtube channel

[@ericpurdy6880]

Felt like I was watching a National Geographic show...geez Chris, really outstanding work. Way more than a pretty face is what you are sir.

[@prusinwj1131]

Good job Chris. I did mine about 18 mos. ago and I'm due to do it again. Not an easy job. It requires patience and ( for me) about 4 hrs. of time. I enjoy all of your videos keep up the good work.

[@chriscaliente5033]

Thanks, I appreaciate it compliment.

[@jeffzerwas1263]

Thank you sir for your detailed instruction on changing my air filter. Couldn't have done it without you. I'm a very visual learner and your video was the cats meow!!!!

[@lewisanderson1521]

Thank you for your video it was very helpful. Changed my air filer in my goldwing. Again thank you.

[@6582rg]

Excellent video Chris. It’s clear you’ve done that before. You do great work.

[@dejonsmall9886]

Chris, saw this and decided to give a look see. My hat is off to you, but I'm keeping my Harley. I'll break something on the GW. I can change my AF and do an oil change in all three holes by the time you get to your AF. Keep up the good content...

[@LOULOU67007]

Thank you for the video after my goldwing 1800 2007 i buy a 2016 and your video is very nice to learn this new one

[@thomasrosati9101]

Complimenti per l'impegno, per la bravura dimostrata e ancor di più per la pazienza!!! E' molto impegnativo cambiare il filtro aria alla Honda Gold wing! Sinceramente non me l'aspettavo così complicato! Cmq i miei più grandi complimenti!

[@chriscaliente5033]

Grazie per aver guardato il mio canale, il filtro dell'aria è stata una sfida, ma nulla che Caliente non possa gestire.

[@thomasrosati9101]

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[@anthonywing-man1450]

@@chriscaliente5033 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@emmettrowe5164]

Well hello again Chris this is Emmett.. that was a great demonstration my friend but from all that work you had to do I think I will just let the dealer do that when I change out the filter when it's time to change out the filter but I will certainly buy that filter that can be washed and reused that's a great idea. I truly do want to save this my good friend they did not make this Goldwing mechanically friendly just watching all the changes you had to go through just to get to the air filter.. was just crazy... and I am truly going to let Honda manufacturers know this.. Oh and PS my friend you should let us know the tools that you are using such as the one you used to pull out cans with you should let us know the tools that you are using if they are magnetic tip or what have you we would like to know that that's very important.. but that Applause at the end of your demonstration was truly truly needed by friend for all of that work you had to go through just to get to the air filter I just had to laugh,,👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@user-po9pc4lg4y]

Great video, I replaced my air filter today using your video,. It was a great help. Thank you.

[@batdude2196]

Chris thanks so much for this video. I was able to change my air filter using this video. It’s a level 10 project but it can be done. I have the confidence now to do it again some day hopefully years from now! The hardest part is some of the connectors especially the one just under the NAVI screen. I put in the same K&N high flow filter. My air box was full of field peas and what looked like maybe the cooked remains of a mouse. The previous owner obviously had this bike on a farm. So there’s my story. 🤪

[@rykk6]

Chris, I used your video to change the filter on my GL1800. Thanks for making this excellent video.

[@Health_Nut]

Thank you Chris !!! This is probably the best GL1800 filter replacement tudor online . Subscribed to your channel , keep up the good work on educating us regular folks . It's much appreciated !!!

[@cookielover1018TM]

Good job, I would think there are,a lot of Goldwings, with original air filters in because the owners found this too expensive to service or to hard to do themselves

[@ravenneo6466]

came across your channel and Holy Cow batman, what a lot of work just to change out the air filter, and to top it off you have to put it all back together. Honda sure doesn't make it easy for ya on these Gold Wings. great video by the way.

I am currently in the middle of this job on my 2012. What a job! But, I have the videos from Cruisemans Garage and that really makes it possible, if not easy. Just takes patience. Don't do this job if you are in a time crunch, lol.

[@Matowix]

Wow what a mission to change a filter. and I was putting off doing my scooter air filter which requires 4 bolts and a side cover,I have no excuse now.

[@byrontowndrow4015]

Great Video... However you have convinced me that an air filter change is way above my pay grade... Thought I would attempt it... After seeing this instruction video from beginning to end.. nope, well worth the money spent for the expert to do that!!! Thanks for the info!!

[@davidmcmillan2943]

Wow! That was a great video. I have almost 12,000 miles on my 2017. Not looking forward to this but thanks to you I know I can do it. Cheers, David.

[@lorenzojones6484]

Great patients bro 👏🏽 I wish you lived in Houston Texas… I will pay you to do it for my 2003 GL1800🤷🏽‍♂️

[@eduardogorrochotegui5181]

Man!!!!. It was a tuff Job! But it was done! Good Job! Congratulations! Hope I can do it in my GL 2016. Thanks for this Video!

[@guyprevost2869]

Thanks for the video Chris. I just changed mine with a K&N also and it was a chore doing it but made a lot easier with your help. Awesome work!!!

[@michaelp1400]

Thanks Mucho, great easy to follow instructions, I give you an AA++, thanks again..

[@haroldpetersen5584]

WoW I thought it was hard on my GL1500 that's way worse, thanks for showing us!

[@atwest1110]

Great Video Chris! You have to have extra patience while doing that job. You almost had me with doing mine and then I said No Sir take it to the shop. Lol 😂

[@chriscaliente5033]

LOL, patience is a virtue.

[@sandybryson1211]

I Bet YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND.....LOL You WIll BE BACK......I'm Sure of It. Make sure you put THIS VIDEO in Your FAVORITES, Your gonna want to MASTER Changing Your Own Air Filter. $500-$1000 per Year will but Many Accessories and Toys, I'm not Donating that kind of Money in Exchange for some of my Time and a Whole Lot of Patience. Thank You AGAIN Chris Caliente.....This VIDEO is a GIFT To ALL GoldWing Owners.

[@vrva3138]

Great Street Hawk Intro music. it's been years since I heard it.

[@mollymcghee2220]

I have a 2003 Goldwing with 52,000 miles on it. Replaced the air filter at 30,000 when I bought it. Guessed that after 22,000 miles the A.F. might need replacing. Nope! Looked as good as the day I put it in. I'll go 40,000 miles this time.

[@edgardomatos6923]

All i have to say is WOW, WOW, SALUTE TO YOU BROTHER.......I HAVE NO CLUE HOW TO DO THAT .....OMG ID BE LOST ON THE REVERSE PART .....

[@davidleeakins]

Man. I think I’ll take Black-ice to the Shop lol

[@sandybryson1211]

LOL !!!

[@Taichungman]

In here late, but thank you for the detailed information. You just convinced me not to buy a Goldwing.

[@Bululdaya]

Love the applause at the end. So funny..😂😂😄

[@nhbowtie]

Thanks for the great video... I just got to the air cleaner.... now to put it all back together

[@AlvaStJohn]

Thanks for the help. I walked through it with you and was easier though it takes time.

[@goldwingconepatterns2565]

I asked one of the commenters below if the airbag module removal needs to be done and how to do it safely. They can be dangerous. Suggestions on a 14 airbag model?

[@marcmessier1622]

thanks Chis your video was very enlightening. i have to change mine , nice to know how much time is involved. great job

[@vinv4953]

Thanks for the video. This plus the service manual and I have saved some dollars that can be better used elsewhere.

[@denisjohnson1301]

Nice step by step process. Now, change the filter on my bike. Thanks 🥴

[@GK-ud8dv]

Thanks for this video !!!!! … I have the confidence to do it myself now. I'm going to take pictures as I go and use plastic bags for the fasteners with labels where they go but if I get lost I know I can recheck this video for help.

[@larjam3866]

Next time I go to Walmart for my oil change and they ask me if I want to replace the air filter I will say sure....lol

[@douglasldn2831]

Way way too much work there Chris I’ll take my mine to Honda I would be afraid that I would break something . By the way good job,👍

[@Matowix]

It must cost about $100 In labor just to pay a mechanic to change a goldwing air filter 😲

[@chriscaliente5033]

@@Matowix it's generall cost in the neighborhood of $500.00 to have your stock Goldwing air filter changed at the dealership, if you have accessories on your bike it will cost even more the extra labor time.

[@bigtrailcde]

Yep. I did on my f6b.. because dealer wanted $640. Part and labor.. lol 5 hours job for me and I expend $60 in a K&N and couple bucks in a 6 pack.. lol

[@sandybryson1211]

@@Matowix When You Find Out How Much it Really Costs to have an Air Filter Changed, I Believe You will be going back and Watching THIS VIDEO......LOL

[@wingandhog]

I bought an 08 Wing with 26k miles, 3 weeks ago. I changed my filter myself a few days ago because I refuse to be held hostage to a dealers extortion. I also refuse to be intimidated by a maintenance item. I bought Cruisemans excellent video series which I followed. With just this one task, the purchase price of the video series paid for itself. It did take me over 2 hours, but it looks harder than it really is. Just need to take your time and be methodical. Having half a brain helps too. All the fluids and plugs will be changed this weekend. Brakes too if needed but they look ok from what I can see right now

[@johnnyshd8250]

OMG. Loved the canned cheers. Could not stop laughing. I read a Honda dealer charges 3 hours. At $145 an hour, freaking outrageous.

[@DergEnterprises]

I just changed mine on my 2014 Airbag. Just take your pain and multiple it by 1.5 and that is the pain I experienced.

[@goldwingconepatterns2565]

I have a 14 with the airbag as well. How did the airbag module come out? Or if it has to. Any risk with removal?

[@j.t.5826]

It would be so easy to have just given up the front box where the airbag goes to and some how incorporate a slide in air filter to the box but no, honda had to make this a crazy difficult task. Just insane.

[@chapterk-2586]

nice job Chris

[@chriscaliente5033]

Thanks.

[@jacksonf4]

Great video CC! I have to change mine in about 3K miles and I'm dreading it.

[@chriscaliente5033]

I know exactly how you feel.

[@redr79]

Thanks Chris for sharing this video and it was a great help for me to perform my 1st air filter installation! I've posted photos of the installation on your Facebook page! Anyway, thanks again and God bless! Your boy RedR✌

[@JohnDoe-qw9on]

Hope you oiled that KN before installation, I always buy 2 so one is cleaned, oiled n dry ready for swap out. Thanks for showing us that it can be done, good winter project. Ride safe.

[@chriscaliente5033]

The K&N already comes oiled in a sealed package.

[@JohnDoe-qw9on]

Chris Caliente Nice, but when it comes time to clean, reoil and dry the old one, I prefer to have one sitting ready. Thanks for your howto video.

[@chriscaliente5033]

@@JohnDoe-qw9on Brilliant minds think alike, thanks.

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

Could Honda have made this any more difficult? I don't think so. I'm not sure I wanna tackle this. Great video! Mucho thanks. Really good video. I started laughing at the applause, but they were well deserved!! 🤣🤣 I wonder what my filter will be like. It's been awhile and I think my MPG has taken a noticeable reduction.

[@SecurityBob]

I use K&N filters but was pointed to KZbin to review the many motorcycle and car reviews on whether K&N or the OEM filer provides better intake protection. All tests seem to suggest the OEM filter provides better protection and filters out more harmful particles. I am interested if these tests of benefit to simply staying with the OEM filter. One video by a Motorcycle mechanic showed long tear wear on outer piston and ring surfaces were significantly worse with long term K&N. Other video testing the car version showed particle pass through under pressures was measured in the thousand versus hundreds in Wix and Puralator filters. Just asking for anyone’s alternative thoughts or conclusions.

[@charlietaylor6389]

I owned a 1980 GL 1100 for 24 years I wrote that bike changing the air filter took 90 seconds Lord times of change

[@michaelohara2161]

Beyond ridiculous, that an air filter change is that involved. Almost unbelievable.

[@raqibariff3456]

I almost giving up just by watching but for my love on two wheels...when theres a will theres a highway 🛣️😅

[@sts1541]

Unreal, all that just for air filter change. BTW, Is this a blood pressure monitor on your right arm LOL, I know my pressure would be through the roof doing it and cursing Honda for air filter location design. You take your time and know what you're doing but wonder how many of those panel clips/retainers/screws are broken or missing on all those used goldwings. Great job Chris, lots of patience needed for it to be done right. I ride ST1300 and can change air filter in 30-45 min. I taught that was too long till I came across your vid.

[@MichaelWilliams-mt4hu]

Wow, easiest air cleaner change I've ever seen. I won't be doing it.

[@micheldesrosiers2922]

Hey Chris. so bad that you dont have a vid for the 2018 goldwing +

[@mariogauthier1957]

nice vidéo Good job mario from Québec Canada

[@timandedie]

Come over to East Tennessee and we can ride the Dragon and you can make another video on a 2010 GL1800 -- I'll hand you tools.....

[@melvininf9276]

They recomend you change the filter every 12,000 miles. But that depends on what part of the country you live in? If you live out in West Texas with all of that blowing dirt that's blows constantly you'll change that air filter before 12,000 miles.

[@chriscaliente5033]

You are correct, change the OEM paper air filter every 12,000 according to Honda but K&N recommends that you change their 10 year million mile K&N air filter ever 50,000 miles. Air filters should be changed more often in dirty environments.

[@melvininf9276]

@@chriscaliente5033 That's what the dealership recommends that my brother changed his filter at living out in West Texas with the dirt blowing almost every day.

[@melvininf9276]

Sand storms.

[@midwest-goldwinger]

@@chriscaliente5033 chris, you said at the beginning of your video, that honda recommends changing your oem filter at 12,000 miles.

[@melvininf9276]

@@chriscaliente5033 And you also said the samething 12,000 miles.

[@qt002]

Excellent! Very well done. Thank you for this.

[@bennybumb8126]

It’s easier to go to the moon than changing the Goldwing air filter.

[@nolongeractive5952]

Very good video which helped me break down the shelter on my 2013 F6B and replace the air filter. How much does this cost at the dealership (I'd guess $300)... loved the applause when you finally got the air filter out! ha

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

I have a 2009. I have what may be a speedomter cable on top before I can remove all the crap before getting to the airbox. I didn't see you remove that. Maybe in a different spot on yours.

[@pureleveragecrushers]

I have been looking for a new touring bike that is reliable, fun to drive, good looking, and most importantly... comfortable for my wife. For many factors and personal reasons I have narrowed it down to an Indian Roadmaster or a Honda goldwing. I think this video may have made my decision for me. All that work for just an air filter?!!! Wow. It's insane! It looks I love Honda, but it looks like poor design. It needs to be done regularly so how long before I break something, or pay thousands to have it done at a shop. I'm leaning toward the Roadmaster now. Am I crazy?

[@ericrhinehart6055]

I would love to have a Gold Wing..... I will NEVER own one when a simple air filter change requires me to risk spending hundreds of dollars replacing broken trim pieces as they grow old and brittle!. I'll keep the Harley that is stone-simple to wrench on! The only safe way to do the GoldWing maintenance is to have a Honda parts department in your workshop!

[@candlstudios]

Wow. That's insane just to get to the air filter. I was watching a Harley video and the guy said "This is nothing compared to changing the filter on a Gold Wing" and I searched it thinking he was exaggerating. He clearly wasn't.

[@djclover1447]

Great information. I didn’t care for the opening music and road video however. Seemed a little useless. Otherwise great information. 👍🏼

[@user-bk8db7ud6k]

Jesus... Having a professional do that is money well spent in my books.

[@mml1224]

yea guys, i think dealer wants 400$ 2do this!

[@smellbag]

I guess that's 1 of the reasons you don't see many GW's on the streets.

[@jgonzales91754]

Dang, I see a lot of work in my future.

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

I'm having a problem getting that plug to wired harness near key switch 5:55. LOL We've only just begun. EDIT I can't get that plug disconnected. I'm going to try and do it without removing it. I knew this was the way it was going to go. I knew it.

[@HalfassDIY]

Wow - what a pain in the butt job that is !

[@cdayejr]

Great job. Thanks for sharing