GL1800 Air Filter removal

[@911spicer]

Excellent movie. You forgot to mention disconnecting steel cable on the left for the foot warmer. I've used your video to get to the tank to remove it to gain access to the starter. My next step. Overall, I love it. Thanks.

[@larrygoodall8165]

Joel, what an AWESOME job and quite a pain to change an air filter. I WAS starting to get concerned about my wing with 7,800 hundred miles........ Now I think I will wait until 30K! Goog Video. Thanks for making.

[@joelclund]

Thanks for the comments. Glad it was helpful. Good luck when you try it. It's not too bad. Just takes some time. I agree on the 30k.

[@seatime674]

​@@joelclundSo you're saying it's okay to go 30,000 MI between filter changes?

[@DA-ou7hv]

I have done this on my Gen 5 and Gen 6 wings. My new motto - buy a wing, ride it for 25,000 miles until the air filter is completely clogged, trade it in on a new wing. LOL. Well not really but I feel like it some times. Come on Honda!!

[@CplBill_USMC]

This is when the engineer that designed it this way needs a serious kick in the balls.

[@clifft7832]

Is there such a thing? As long as it isn't your actual balls, all kicks in the balls are comical.

[@jottow680]

I have to remove my exhaust and foot peg to change my oil filter.

[@treadhead]

DESIGNED FOR YOU TO TAKE TO HONDA DEALERSHIPS MECHANICS FOR LABOR RATE CHARGES .

[@wingandhog]

I just did my 08 myself for the first time. I took my time (about 2 hrs) and it came out fine. It looks harder than it is, but you do need to take your time and be organized with what comes off. Side point: this is my first Wing. I have owned it for 3 weeks. I refuse to be intimidated.

[@chriscurrie5597]

Well done sir, I have just bought my first goldwing, a 2008 and I'm going to do air filter myself when time comes,

[@mml1224]

great job! does anyone know, can you start the bike b4 putting everything back just 2make sure the airfilter/bike is working fine? hate 2know that there was an issue after u put back all teh stuff!

[@michaelmusso1468]

Thanks for the video. Could not have taken the project on without watching this video multiple times first. One cheat... That pesky connector under the console panel comes off easier by sneaking a small screw driver into the return clip from the left side of the bike. I could not free it by simply lifting the tab from the right. The whole job took me 4 hours. Only reason I did not go to Honda is they have scratched my paint when changing tires. They would have trashed these body panels.

[@joelclund]

Glad the video was useful for you. Thanks for the helpful tip on the connector.

[@Dreadnought9193]

Thanks for this video. I used it to wire my under mirror auxiliary lights . I had a hell of a time finessing the stereo out.

[@joelclund]

Glad to help. I've used a lot of KZbin videos and it was time I returned the favor for others. Hope you like your new lights.

[@JimsTrikeAdventures]

I did my own as well. Will be much easier the 2nd time. Like you, it was my first try. Mine was not very dirty.

[@richardmourdock2719]

Changed my 2009 GL1800 air filter this past weekend. I'm reasonably mechanical, it took me 10 hours. Local shop said they'd figure 8 hours and charge "about" $450. I had 26,000 miles on air filter including over a thousand miles of gravel in the Yukon and Alaska, and upon removing the old filter, realized it wasn't really that dirty... but, changed it anyway of course. I found some of the crap deep underneath could stay on (no need to disconnect electrical plugs,) if I pulled it aside and held it out of the way with a bungee cord. Good vid overall. Glad I won't be doing this job again for a couple years.

[@richardmourdock2719]

Oh yes, would URGE viewers to place bolts in a manner that they know which bolt returns to which hole. I used a piece of posterboard and drew a diagram of the bike to know where they all belonged. At least on my 2009 they are NOT ALL THE SAME LENGTH and have collars that impact which fit where. This is a big deal.

[@joelclund]

Glad the video helped. Thought I should record for others. I've had so many other videos help me I wanted to return the favor. Ride safe.

[@stevethomas2252]

I have removed the top shelter on probably 25 GWs but never on a '12 or newer so thanks for the video. The one thing I came on here to see was how to remove the plastic strips that cober the top shelter bolts. On the older models they just pop off by wiggling them but I was looking at a friend's '12 and it looks like there may be more to it than that.

[@stevethomas2252]

On the Wings I've worked on, I take a fine tipped Sharpie marker and number the bolts 1-6 up each side, with 1 being the bottom and counting upward. The 1st Wing I worked on, I placed the bolts in order on the work bench, which would have worked fine except I bumped the bench and they got all mixed up. OOPS!!

[@seatime674]

​@@joelclundI'm thinking about getting the '05, the poster said his '09 took him 10 hours, is the '05 maybe a little easier hopefully??

[@BigFiveJack]

At 5:00 you add a caption that you are learning as you went about this. We all must learn. I would recommend less distracting music , or better no music, for future videos.

[@billjenkins1535]

What a PITA! but your video really helps understand the service manual procedure.

[@joelclund]

Thanks for the feedback. Glad it helped.

[@EpicMale]

One downside to the last stage of your R&R, is that the air filter box needs careful cleaning. Flopping the air filter around, trying to wriggle it out, might put debris right into the heart of the Wing, which can be a very bad thing.

[@joelclund]

Agreed. I can only say for me the air filter came out fairly easily once accessible, just a little up and then side ways. Not much flopping around but I agree with your concern.

[@johney4484]

Do you need that stupid music playing in the background? Very irritating.

[@guyduguay4198]

Thanks for your video, i was able to change my air filter after seen your video

[@ManInTheBigHat]

And to change the oil you have to remove the pistons.

[@ninerwill9970]

Buying a wing soon.. I'll start saving up for the 25 / 30K service beginning next government check..

[@jodyhodge2129]

I just knew any minute that front tire was gonna have to come off!!! My next bike is a wing .....but dang you engineers! !!

[@batdude2196]

Great no nonsense video! However as stated in the video, you missed filming some things so I don’t think I could use this.

[@raygald]

It is a little easier on my 2004 Wing, but I don't have GPS, heated seat and central trunk. Hint: when the filter is replaced and all wires are plugged, before putting back plastics and seat, I start the engine to make sure I've not forgetten to plug some wires, like temp sensor of airbox

[@queasyRider3]

Thanks for showing that. It's quite a lot more involved than I thought it would be. Yea, I'm just gonna pay the dealer. But at least I'll know why.

[@mikemacnaughton3356]

I like the video but the music is to loud

[@MikeHarveyPhoto]

Nice that Honda made it so you dont need to remove the pistons to get to air filter

[@jakefowler4246]

Good Video but I could have done without the background music.

[@davidfalgout7304]

No need for the music to be so loud. Sometimes it is hard to understand what you are saying.

[@bikerguy5829]

Will this video work for a 2005 wing?

[@joelclund]

Try this kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGHQo5Srfd5sq80si=h2vRSiUrqu9IWkQo

Now I know why I haven't done this yet!

[@hippielewis4768]

Would help if radio not playing in background. But watching is helpful.

[@blue03r6]

you may like the video to the song kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX2UmZ-wgdiIl7c

[@HammerofGod777]

Was the bike sputtering prior to replacement?

[@joelclund]

Not at all. Just normal maintenance.

[@HammerofGod777]

@@joelclund What would cause this type of bike to sputter during acceleration?

[@MrRamman04]

I had it done at my dealer almost $300, bike is 4 years old with 82000km original filter, mechanic said he did many wings with over 100 000km that only change engine and diff oil and plugs, i guess i am not the only one that doesn’t want half his bike torn apart for cheap filter

[@livetoride7292]

I did my 05 put a k&n back in. I was proud I got r done. lm going to try it on my 14 . What's the opinions on the k&n. I was thinking I could go longer before I would have to go back in!

[@Doodlyscott]

@Live to Ride,,,my thoughts exactly,this looks daunting to say the least but guaranteed that i will do it myself even if the dealer can do it quicker,had dealers 'forget' too many things.

[@streetmann1367]

I made it to the 10 min mark in this video and then called my dealer to ask about cost..they will do a replacement for $109 labor....SOLD!

[@joelclund]

LOL; that's a good deal!

[@glock30fotyfive]

That's because they probably don't change it. You'd never know.

[@billjenkins1535]

I hear ya .. Ill have a go at it next time fro sure

[@tax905972]

Street Mann plus whatever else might need to be done since it’s apart already.

[@alanaugust8853]

duane howard The additional item is adjusting the cables for the cruise control. Everyone that does their own filter change also gets the cruise control done.

[@studebaker4217]

This job would be much easier without the crappy music!

[@melvininf9276]

It took me 5 1/2 hours to change the air filter on my 2016 F6B it was my first time changing the filter i installed a K&N. All I CAN SAY IS WOW!! I thought it would be easier😲😲 I do a lot of riding out west towards West Texas Midland Odessa, Elpaso. Blowing dust dirt out that way so going with the K&N it's a better filter.

[@joelclund]

I used to live in Waco. Good long open roads in Texas. I miss the Austin hill country. I don't miss the extreme heat though. Ride safe.

[@melvininf9276]

Joel Lund That Austin hill country is some good riding.

[@loumaga8331]

Great video, it was a b ig help. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@joelclund]

Glad it helped. Ride safe!

[@ads4641]

Bought an f6b last year and really like almost everything about the bike. Started watching service videos to learn the "how to" basics shortly afterwards. I have still not found a real video on changing the air filter as they all show a virtual complete tear down of the bike to change it. I mean seriously this can't be true, is it "fake news", those clever Honda Japanese designers would never create such a monstrosity.....would they? I will keep looking until I find the real video where you simply remove the seat and pop in the new air filter........its out there somewhere, right?

[@twoweelr]

Only Honda makes it difficult for the do it yourselfers. When it requires anything other than oil the manufacturer highly recommends trading in for a new one.

[@blue03r6]

next one I do it's going to be a $250 labor plus parts. that's too much shit to do to get to an air filter. it's literally a 2.5hr job. the one I did had a different seat on the back that goes over top of the rider seat. so it has to be unbolted also.

[@ShawnKitchen]

Two suggestions for anyone thinking about creating instructional videos: 1) Point the camera at the area in question 2) Don't stand between the camera and what you're trying to film

[@jasonvsd]

and turn off the music

[@b15h0p74]

god... U need to disassemble the all of the bike to change air filter.... Is it like that on the other bikes?

[@joelclund]

It is rare compared to other motorcycles. Most motorcycles an air filter replacement is a simple ten minute job.

[@raygald]

My GL1800 is my 6th bike and its airfilter is the must difficult to change...But if you take your time and notes, it is a couple of hours job that save you $$ from the shop.

[@paininthe10]

Major heart surgery is probably easier. What a shitty design , I dread having to do this...

[@richardmourdock2719]

Probably so.. but when this is finished, you can ride the same afternoon.

[@Greynerd]

I thought so but then you only need to do it every 40,000 miles.

[@JackTRyan]

@@Greynerd Manual says every 24,000...

[@alanaugust8853]

Jack T. Ryan F*ck the manual!! (LOL)

[@patronyk1]

All this just to change air filter? 😂 I will just take it to the dealership

[@Dave-eu3ib]

1’000.00 at dealer

[@cjmmjc2131]

I can do an 05 and below, but ill be damned if I will do this one

[@Gershqui]

What year is your wing? Mine got airbag, can't find a video of it.

[@joelclund]

Mine is 2012 but no air bag. Good luck

[@Kolsch221]

Come on Honda, make it simple. Put it under the center cubby trap door to Air filter.

[@WilliamR-nt5ek]

So I wonder what a dealer shop will charge to do that job?

[@dancallan5964]

William R , I have talked to a Honda dealership about this, said it takes about a little over an hour, w/ filter about $125

[@stephenbarks2651]

Thanks for the video. It takes a bit of time but it was not hard

[@joelclund]

glad it helped.

[@twoweelr]

I bought a goldwing over a Harley because I thought harley were high maintenance. This is a lot of work for an air filter. Best replace it with a K&N.

[@mikeboy10027]

Well the dealer will be doing that.

[@hippielewis4768]

Maybe next time leave the music off-what are y thinking-Oh! You were not.

[@glock30fotyfive]

To Hell with you Honda for this! I think the only things that don't have to be removed to replace air filter on the gl1800 are the wheels.

[@straitshooter777]

glock30fotyfive Lol!! You gotta it!!

[@sickboy3636]

I work on Harley’s and just brought one of these in for service as a favor to a neighbor. Is this a joke.....am I getting punked. This is the craziest thing I’ve ever seen before in my life. I could seriously do a top end in a evo faster. What a design fiasco this thing is.

[@maximalniy]

That's horrible! Whenever I touch those plastic things, I break those tabs everywhere and then it costs me a lot of money for a new plastic 😢

[@MemphisMike901]

you are a braver man than I!!!!

[@joelclund]

MemphisMike it was scary the first time but I'm ready to do it again next time. Keep up the great videos with your friend Chris.

[@MemphisMike901]

Joel Lund Thanks Joel. Appreciate that!! New vid post tomorrow!

[@harrylime5147]

I tried to watch, but that music is irritating when you’re trying to hear keywords of a description in this procedure.

[@skidd898]

I have done it and its a pain in the butt and I am pissed off the whole time i'm doing it because of the ridiculousness of it all just to change an air filter.

[@tax905972]

That’s to much disassembling for a damn air filter. How much doses the dealership chit do that?

[@JoseMendoza-sv5mk]

I'm Have my Wings back working yes fine thanks for the Info.

[@Lutheran116]

Cripes! Ridiculous! I'll bet that I end up fudging on the scheduled maintenance . . . almost makes me want to go back to my H-D. New air cleaner approx. 10 minutes. Bad set up on my F6B. , , ,

[@wallaceeverett3927]

I agree; partially, I'll stick with my 86 GL1200, if your slow it might take 5 minutes to change air filter!

[@andybeesley2044]

This was an excellent practical joke! It is a practical joke, right?!? The people who made the movie Spinal Tap made this video, correct??

[@eccentricsmithy2746]

This is why I got a Harley. You dont have to dismantle the entire bike for a simple air filter.

[@monroebass2]

Thanks for sharing the video, glad I didn't try doing this first! Poor, poor, design. Then, Honda tells me the fuel filter is inside the fuel pump and you have to replace the whole thing? Terrible, but I love my Wing.

[@aliasflashcball4726]

so many steps left out!

[@mml1224]

great job! is this instruction good for f6b series?...wonder if the newer GW s have an easier time w/installation of the air filter? thanks

[@geoffgreenhalgh3553]

I could fit a cambelt (timing belt) in my car easier, what a joke design!!

[@rogeliojrlaborte9875]

Good....before you replace or clean the air filter need to cannibalized first...

[@cdbob1981]

Honda should be ashamed of themselves for making something as important as changing an air filter so difficult.

[@shovel_head80]

Pure stupidity in design to force you to the dealership to get service. What a fucking racket

[@ACoustaDC]

I'm surprised Honda made a service item like an air filter so hard to do, are they trying to drum up service business? Whatever the reason.... shame on you Honda.

[@vadimvadim8143]

отличное видео (good video)

[@joelclund]

Thanks!

[@heriaber4432]

crazyyy........design

[@timdraper2182]

wow, that looked like a royal pain....

[@tomtucker2450]

Insane!

[@Toekneepowers]

I enjoy working on my motorcycles....but I don’t think I’m going to enjoy this.

[@Rydsfar]

No air filter is dirty enough to justify all this!

[@tejkalra]

Wow.... Are you kidding me..... It's like rebuilding entire bike over again... Hell no... I will take it to the dealer.

[@jerryt8116]

I left. That music!!!

[@mitchfountain6523]

Not in this lifetime!

[@heesanoice7637]

Now I understand why people buy Harleys.

[@Doodlyscott]

Heesa Noice,,,i will never understand why someone would buy a Harley over a Goldwing.

[@johnpancoast3236]

Ridiculous for a simple air filter change.

[@SalvadorGarciaG]

La virgen

[@ClutchCalibur]

Holy Shit! look just leave it in there cause that's too much shit for a filter

[@skidd898]

I would think that by 2012 honda could have simplified the air filter replacement on the wing for God sakes, this is a lot of bullshit just to replace an air filter.

[@reablack152]

I probably posibly defenetly will NOT BUY a goldwing ever!