The Two Most Common Electrical Problems in Goldwings - Don't Get Stranded!

[@Ghostt257]

Thank you for covering the older 4 cylinder models, not only here, but especially on the forum. Ghostt

[@JasonPoole-xv6sz]

So where is the c d I box located

[@GlennHall-hi1cf]

What size fuse for a 1500 I know you said not to use the 30 on a 1500

[@SIDECARRICH]

Thanks Scott, another great tip, going to order an extra fuse holder now, your always right on point, since 2010 when a Honda Dealer told me my 99 was too old to work on GoldwingDocs and a shop manual has been my savor! 2 99 Wings later and 150k miles plus I've never seen a shop again. Keep up the Great job!

[@samdomingue8113]

Thank you for doing these information al videos. It’s great to have someone to rely on that gives credible information in a way anyone can understand. Even me.

[@GuidoVerrier]

Great Scott your regulator saved my GL1000 from running empty again! Got here to portugal in 2 weeks and installed it in 2 minutes !! It took me a while to figure out that this was the problem because the previous owner had no idea of the strange honda electrics, so also very happy with your other suggestions !

[@jessemuckerman5246]

Thanks, I have one of your regulators in my GL1200. Great informative video!

[@GoldwingDocs]

You and tens of thousands of other Goldwing owners! :)

[@MNDashcam]

I bought a Gold Wing as a box of parts. Just got it together and put a hundred miles on it the other day. This is all good preventative stuff to know and I'll have to check mine out for it.

[@michaelpatrick9535]

These videos remind me of my Dad back in 85 on and his GoldWing !!!! He would love these. He was like most hands on his bike. I fortunately picked up an 86 recently. Thanks for the heads up.

[@faithgrasso3602]

You describe the charge so well.

[@brianbyrnell3254]

Thanks for this, I’ll be replacing my master fuse this spring. Nice -28 in Alberta today.

[@BlueLineGroovy]

I’m a new owner ... 1500se trike. Thank you for any and all info.

[@unicornbaits1622]

Appreciate the knowledge passed down definitely. Just bought an 80 goldwing.

[@tylermegehe]

Great job on the regulators. I will be ordering a couple soon. all or effort and passion is much appreciated. Thanks so much!

[@kentgutzmer1977]

Thanks, man!

[@MitchMattei]

what is the size of a buss fuse for the main fuse is recommended for a GL1500SE.

[@petercdube]

Excellent video, thanks!

[@ricardoistudla8641]

Just wanted to say this is a great channel. I really appreciate it and all the useful information. Keep up the great work my friend!!

[@noelsantiago8613]

What would you use for 1500?

[@roscoejones4688]

The stator plug problem must be a Honda thing because my CR 900 did the exact same thing several times before I got this info…. Great video, keep up the good work…

[@richardahola692]

I think most old Hondas have that stator plug. I ride a Falcon NX4 400 and it has the same plug. I was trouble shooting a no start problem on my nephew's Falcon. Swapped regulators to rule out the regulator. When I took my bike apart I found the connector melted. Hadn't failed electrically but I put in a new connector. Moral: check that connector.

[@SunyJim]

Great video, thank you. On my 2009 GL1800 Main fuse B is marked 120 + 40, Honda part 38231-SFE-J01, it's not a cover, that whole black thing you see is the top of the fuse cartridge. it stays in with the two screws located underneath. If yours is marked 100 + 40 it should be 38231-SEP-A01 any Honda car dealer should be able to get it. I believe it also fits an Accord

[@fkat28]

Thank you for your video. My 77 Wing has the exact problem, both fuel and temp gauges go out and come back simultaneously as they please, Now I know why and just bought one from you. My main voltage also fluctuates between 11-14v on a healthy battery & main fuse block updated. my dash warming lights all light up during high RPM on the hwy and nothing is wrong with the bike, should I replace the main 12v regulator as well? do you have a video addressing this problem? thanks a million!

[@PaulJensen-o1o]

I just upgraded from a 1200 interstate to a 1990 GL1500 SE. Awesome bike and just getting to know it. Thanks for your video's as I am getting a lot out of them. I didn't know about the master fuse failure and checked my bike for a spare. It was there. I live in British Columbia Canada in the north and not many places to get parts. Nice to know any issues that could arise. So thanks again for sharing this issue.

[@danielklinger4808]

Thank you Scott. Great video. Have you ever done a video on replacing the neutral switch on a GL 1000? I'm currently needing to replace mine. Thanks again, Dan

[@jimmiepitre6894]

Very informative. I was wondering if you have covered what would causes the LCD screen, air pump and the cruise control to stop working.

[@wmauibill]

Great informative video , Just purchasing my first GW .Can’t wait to ride

[@khalafalzamil1825]

Thank you Scott I was looking for water pump I found it

[@buckybucky8596]

Technical point: spinning permanent magnets in a fixed stator, like used on most motorcycles, is an alternator. The type used on later Goldwings (and some other Hondas) and most cars, is an 'excited field' alternator.

[@anthonysadventures8062]

Do you have a video on how you mounted the connect straps for the side covers

[@johnelliott4521]

Had that issue noticed plug discoloration, got rid of connectors.

[@MrGuitarfool]

Can you make a video of your accessary distribution panel for your 1500 , what it hooks up and how you installed it ? thank you

[@terrystinnett4653]

good video, my husband has a 2007 goldwing and the positive battery cable seems to have a short in it somewhere. do you have a video or ideas how to get the bike torn down enough to get to both ends of the positive cable? seems like the short is not at the battery but below somewhere.. thanks

[@Cylinder-Pro-aliasWonderdust]

Thanks for the tips, my 79 GL1000 lost power trying to start this year, I suspect the key switch but you gave me some ideas for checks.

[@marklewis9524]

Already did the wiring update at the stater thanks for the video

[@frankdaly8854]

I have a 1980 1100. About 7 yrs ago I learned about the little regularor behind the guages. Mine were working, but I could see into the crystal ball, so I bought one. Two years later, sure enough, the temp and fuel guages started going haywire!

[@GoldwingDocs]

Glad you got your bike working. We have sold literally THOUSANDS of these regulators! goldwingdocs.com/Store/Goldwing-7-Volt-Regulator.asp

[@markshneyer6565]

Thank you. Great video.

[@vernebrown4441]

Hello Scott Not look lately WE (O'Reilly auto parts). The Honda fused was stocked (main fuse GL1500) too.

[@gregoryconsani1887]

I just bought on 87 goldwing 1300 with a sidecar now the battery died because of the cold weather and I don't have a tender I got it started and it let it run for a while and now when I shut it off turn it back on I have all the lights everything and it start button and will not do nothing it is in neutral and I have cables to the battery I don't know what to do

[@DRiver-vl3um]

On both my 90 GL1500 and my 94 ST1100 the low fuel warning light failed. This is a common problem. I fixed it by replacing the thermistor located inside the small canister attached to the fuel pump mounting bracket. Simply removed the pump from the tank, then 2 screws to detach the small canister, and cut open the can with a dremel. Unsolder the old thermistor and replace. Re solder the can and re install everything. A $2 fix.

[@GoldwingDocs]

Yes, it is a very common failure. Some of us have replaced it with a float switch and a flasher signal - so when the low fuel light starts flashing, you know you have 1 gallon remaining.

[@mattp9361]

As a new Wing owner, I really appreciate your content to learn from. I'm having radio issues atm. I need help there please

[@DTRider1]

Brother, check your fuses, new fuses solved my problem, and I carry extras in my trunk, take care!

[@Overlandadventureinatoyotasequ]

Just went for a ride on my 88 1500 was running fine till I hit a pot hole. Now won't idle. I got bike home in 4th gear at 55mph at full throttle wouldn't go no faster . Is it possible it jumped time. I had to over Rev to get it going.

[@buckybucky8596]

Knowing Honda, I'm surprised there's not a spare fusible link (main fuse) in the black cover that covers the link.

[@nathanlovern5283]

I’ve had a 1100 and 1200 the same and I done away with the connector and wired straight and I’ve still had the wires get so hot they melt. And that’s with a new stator on my 1200 and good regular. My 1100 I have now does same but I don’t drive it on road I don’t have a title for it 😵‍💫😞

[@Acthungbaby]

Thank you Scott ur good man making those units .very very cool well done

[@robertvergason2518]

I have a gl1200 1984 the brown wire from the fuse block above the gas tank up to the plug-in for the gauges shorted out the neutral light high beam light in that package runs off that brown wire had to cut it out and replace it and now everything works fine

[@hernandomunoz3445]

Great information. Although I have an F6 Valkyrie 1998 (mint), it is a Gold Wing sibling and shares various electricals with the GW 1500... So if you can include the Valkyrie in your notes, it will be appreciated.

[@stevereckert208]

The buse fuse to replace the blade is brilliant. I will definitely be doing that. As to the yellow stator wires, do they have to be specific to which wire they go to, or can I just cut the connection and solder them all together as a group of 3?

[@GoldwingDocs]

The yellow stator wires are three-phase current, so it does not matter which one is connected to which, as long as all three are connected.

[@johnniejohnson8503]

My 1977:goldwing 1000 the starter button doesn't work what can the cause be

[@TommySmall-w8b]

I have a 1996 goldwing 1500 problem is the starter turns it over but it will not start everything works I've checked fuses I've checked relays cannot find the problem no fire going to the spark

[@Questionablethings]

Hello Scott, great video. You mentioned you would not fit a 30A buss fuse to a 500 or 1800. I have a 1500, what type of fuse would you recommend? Many thanks, Dave

[@phensriwood2093]

I did the generator to alternator conversion on my ST 1100.

[@beardedchief]

2001 1800 wing bought last yr, previous owner said alternator was replaced, while riding yesterday my gauges went off along with radio. left me on the road, had bat checked today and was bad, brought new bat home, started bike and checked volts with meter and watched volts drop off. pulled alternator going to see if it tests bad. funny it looks new. that was a pain to get the 3rd bolt off. what are the chances this alt failed this soon. ty great vid

[@atvirotechinc6115]

2004 GL1800. I am getting the FI reading on the dash, and I do not have the three-prong black connector under the seat to read the codes. Can someone help? Thanks

[@nantambusatchldananda4513]

Thanks. I have 1800A. Headlights and Radio out. Might due to burned wires. I made the grave mistake of jumping my GW with a car battery and car Jump cables.What to do now.

[@kingsoulsurfer41]

I have a problem getting to my starter. Do you have a step-by-step? Video on how to do that from beginning to end.

[@soujrnr]

Do you have the service manual for your bike?

[@2ride_along]

Hey make a tutorial on how to delete the Steering angle sensor and Bank sensor for GL1200 1984.

[@cncbuss1]

Thanks so much for sharing your expertise Scott!

[@johnamato8157]

I just had my fuel gauge go all the way to the left. With that said, could you do a video of where the pinched wire or relay is at. Thanks and great videos too

[@travisaleric5703]

Great Videos! Really Useful, I have a gl1500 SE same paint scheme as yours.

[@billsales7237]

What amperage fuse would it take on the six-cylinder? You said a 30 amp on a four-cylinder what would the six cylinder be? Does anyone know?

[@danmcconnell8847]

I have a 81 1100 one it died and the pos. Post was melted , replaced the battery voltage regulator ignition, starter solenoid and the kill switch next I will check the stator wires any suggestions would be appreciated thanks

[@GoldwingDocs]

A melted battery post is caused (obviously) by heat. Heat is caused by resistance: resistance between the battery terminal and the battery post. If there is corrosion, grease or dirt on the battery post or on the connector that gets screwed to the post - OR between the connector and the wire to which is connected, it can easily generate enough heat to melt the soft lead battery post. Make sure your connectors and battery posts are shiny and clean, and free of corrosion when screwing them in place. Make sure they are also very tight: a loose connection can also cause resistance.

[@Winterstick549]

Do you know what size fuse a 2004 GL1800 uses? Love the fuse improvement trick.

[@alejandroczerwinski9165]

Same question here

[@thomassparks3099]

Got and relay or some thing that keeps my early 2000s 1800 from turning over or engaging the fuel system. Any ideas?

[@dewdrop3009]

I let my goldwing dit for a bout 2-3 months. Charged the battery, and now no start, just the classic click. Everytime I try to start up. Could be a bad battery all together. Other than that not sure where to start

[@tomhuynh6699]

I have a 2001 GL1800, I have replaced 3 alternators within 1.5 weeks. The only thing that isn’t working is the speakers don’t play sound. Could that have anything to do with the alternator blowing?

[@thomasheer825]

To check the overall battery condition I simply installed from ebay a simple electrical panel. that has 4 positions. One has a volt meter, another has a double USB charge port, next is a aux power plug often known as a cigar lighter outlet, and then there is a 3 position switch. So if there is a issue with the charge system you start seeing a slow drop in voltage. The other position allow you to use a GPS etc. So it is a good $15.00 investment.

[@richardthomsen4567]

My 05 GW is stuck in reverse! Went to use reverse to back out of a space and all I got was a blinking yellow "R" light. Relays are OK. Wont come out of reverse, wont start. What to do???

[@LilMav20]

I just bought a 1999 goldwing 1500 I was wondering if you could tell me why it is leaking fuel out of the overflow hose while idling??

[@jamiegoodman2995]

Great pre-advice

[@alswearingen323]

My GL1500 alternator failed on a road trip. Dealer was nearby, but the alternator was not, so I waited a couple of days for the repair. To give me fair warning, I installed a voltage meter to show if the alternator is charging.

[@pimpdaddyjay79]

So what amperage fuse for a 1500?

[@sidneyhuskey7462]

I have a 1986 gl1200 I have the starter solenoid off of it and I'm not sure how to hook it back up one side of it has an M on it and the other one has a B on it I have hooked the battery cable up both ways and I had to rewire the plug Two Reds one yellow and one green LOL where does my wires go I can't remember how to put them back on I took the starter solenoid off over a month ago now I have a new one but I don't know how to wire it up

[@timbarnett3898]

I got an electrical problem with GL1500 starter button staying depressed, activating starter. Only stopping starter when button pulled out manually with fingers?

[@GoldwingDocs]

That's definitely a mechanical issue with the switch. Post on the 1500 forum and we'll help you out: goldwingdocs.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=6

[@timbarnett3898]

Thanks so much! I'll connect right now!

[@ronniemashburn1347]

Yr the goldwing king bro rock on with yr bad self !

[@gregoriopassport]

I love the details. Good work.

[@douglasbrigito5413]

What size buzz fuse for the GL1800 thanks Doug

[@joecomparato7332]

I have 2008 1800. Always started good. Had a bad battery and just replaced now i just get a click when i hit the start switch. Like and older car when the solenoid dosent kick in. Bike worked fine and reverse but i havent drove for 2 years. Replaced the battery today and thats when this started. When i try reverse it engages the gear but switch does nothing. Can you shed light on my problem? Thanks Joe C

[@JasonPoole-xv6sz]

I'm 1988 Geo Honda gold wing 1500.Where is the city eyeballs located

[@johnelliott4521]

Learned all thi hard way thanks

[@fgrann]

Hello Scott. How long(miles) will the alternator live ? I have a 1988 goldwing gl1500 and has gone 167.000km

[@DerrickT412]

@GoldwingDocs at 8:50 you said that you wouldn't use a 30A buss fuse on a GL1500. What WOULD you use?

[@cewonz8884]

What's my good brother Steel City MotoVlogs!? Did you ever find out? I was curious about the same thing. I'm confused. Did you find out. I'm trying to be prepared also!

[@DerrickT412]

@@cewonz8884 Hey man, I my bad for not getting back to you. I’m using a 50A fuse. I’ve had no problems from the time of this video until now.

[@cewonz8884]

@@DerrickT412 Not problem brother! The 50A fuse you have.. Is it by Bussman as well? I thought it was me when I watching Goldwingdocs video man I was so confused 😆

[@DerrickT412]

@@cewonz8884 Yep! It’s a buss fuse. You won’t find a 55A buss fuse. They don’t make them

[@cewonz8884]

@@DerrickT412 Thanks man. I found one on Amazon just now! BLESSINGS!👍🏽🙏🏾😎

[@TerrenBichard]

Thank you for your thorough information. However, I have a different problem. My brakelights remain on. I replaced my hi-beam headlight bulbs with LEDs. That's when I noticed my brake light staying on. After trying to diagnose the problem I took it to my mechanic. He called me and said he found a melted connector. (Didn't say which one.) Any thoughts? Could the LED lights be an issue?

[@PeterW961]

Hi Scott! I have my good old GL 1100 runs fine and works like a dream. I thought about the big drop in voltage when low rpm now I know it’s normal. But I was thinking, when radio is on, voltmeter barely reaches 12 volt is that normal? Thanks for great videos! Peter from Denmark. 😊

[@edgardomatos7742]

Hey , on my 1500 gw , 1992 ....my connector to the starter celenoid (sp) melted . I purchased and original one from the dealer , $114 , they didn't carry the red connector clip . So i purchased one from Amazon. Any thing else i need to look out for . Had a friend tell me to change the starter too , i hope thats not the Case . Thank you for video ..

[@paseandoconhonda]

Hello, I already subscribed. 2 months ago I bought my first 1500 and I have a problem with the reverse gear. When you operate it with the starter button, the switch next to the master fuse clicks several times and the wheel only moves a little and without force. I replaced it but it's still the same. It would seem like an electrical problem, but the battery is new and 20 amp. Any ideas? thank you.

[@rockett6950]

I have issues with tail light tacks and running lights just quit but comes on then goes off can you tell me what's the problem 2007 goldwing 1800. But everything else works

[@richardahola692]

I ride a GL 1200 and before that a GL 1100. Replaced stators on both. Soldered the wires on the 1100. Put a new stator connector on the 1200. I'll be watching for heat. Never had the 7v regulator fail. I guess I've been lucky. Put inline fuses on many bikes and carry a spare inline fuse in my 1200. The connector on top of the relay melts also. This contains the main fuse and all power to the bike. Have had a lot of starter relays fail and aftermarket relays don't last. I use a small tractor relay from Tractor Supply. Stators seem to get weak before they quit charging completely. My 1100 would charge on the highway but slow running especially with the fan on runs the battery down. Another problem with the old Wings is the fan switch burns out then the bike overheats. Cheap fix is a heavy duty toggle switch for the fan then watch the temperature constantly. Never overheats on the highway but stopped in traffic the temp starts going up quickly. Turn the fan on until you get up to speed. I added a relay and a manual switch to my 1200.

[@martyrichards6250]

What would cause an electrical popping sound every 2-3 sec in the speakers of a 2007 gl1800. pull the radio fuse and it stops.

[@RedJetty-h1y]

on my 87 aspencade, how many amps should I be getting from each leg of the stator plug on the stator side of course with engine running?thnaks df

[@nickeveley5501]

what do you know about slipping clutch

[@tamaraconnelly9987]

have a 1500 goldwing, it will crank, but will not turnover to start?

[@johntearle6357]

What is the best way to wire in a free standing Garmin Zumo satnav to a 1999 Goldwing GL?

[@RafaelLlovera-yd6gt]

Hi I have a 2002 1800 gl and I was riding a 90 mph and hit a bump on the highway and my tail lights and panels went out. I lost the gauges and all lights in the rear. Any Idea what could be the problem. Most likely will be a missed connection but the worst may be a relay. You still have relays for sale???

[@Oldbear42]

I even did the stator plug mod on my 2006 Suzuki C50. Same issue I had on the Wing.

[@suebedoo6771]

Wow I just found this place 😍 my brake lights are out!!!!

[@larrybaynum6568]

I love your show it's awesome dude you know a lot about goldwings I'm glad I watched your video I learned a lot but I have a problem with my Gold Wing the cooling fan as I'm riding won't shut off until I pull the bike over and shut the engine off and then let the key on and then it cools down and shuts off could you tell me what's wrong with my bike thank you very much

[@marcsadoux4079]

Hello. I need your help, please. Sequence of actions: 1: Started my 1988 GL 1500. 2: Put bike into reverse and moved back 10 feet. 3: Took it out of reverse, put it into 2cnd gear and turned the motor off. 4: Next day, took it out of 2cnd gear but could not find green neutral light to start. ....What to do to find neutral? Thanks for your help. Marc.

[@GoldwingDocs]

Very often this problem is a failing switch on the GL1500 reverse lever. Sometimes you can get it to work by wiggling and firmly moving the reverse handle into place, but it's not a permanent fix. See: goldwingdocs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32117

[@marcsadoux4079]

Thanks for your prompt response.

[@lasvegas5603]

I got one for you, my 91 1500I runs great but if I’m movin at a decent clip and say hit a bump or go over a slight hill in the street the bike stops running, the only way to restart the bike is turning the ignition off then back on and then hit the start button while still rolling or come to a stop, what causes the bike to shut down like that?? Thx

[@samdomingue8113]

My 97 Valkyrie did that and it was some bad wires on the starter solenoid switch.

[@JoseHernandez-fj9tv]

Great video thanks

[@GoldwingDocs]

Yes, the problem is your Bank Angle Sensor. You can read about it here: goldwingdocs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16123

[@lasvegas5603]

@@GoldwingDocs appreciate that, I’ll be looking into it when it gets a little warmer 😎👍🏽

[@lasvegas5603]

@@samdomingue8113 I’ll be checking everything this year for sure. I’d be cruising uphill in traffic and hit a bump and it would cut out, that sucks 😬

[@lloydaddlemanjr3281]

I have a 1986 Honda Goldwing aspencade SEI I've put new voltage regulator new battery new starter solenoid new fuses and my trip computer in the center is not working in my fuel light is on and I can't find any shorts I took all the connectors apart clean them put them back together and I still have a light with no computer what could be wrong

[@MNDashcam]

I usually use lm317s when I need to make a quick regulator for either voltage or current. A couple of resistors and the right configuration can make a regulator pretty quick for whatever you need. I used to build a lot of lasers and needed to make my own drivers.

[@HTDOG1962]

I have electrical problem when turn the key on no neutral light coming on and when this happens the starter button will not engage to start it’s happened before years ago but I don’t remember what I did to fix it any help would be appreciated

[@GoldwingDocs]

I'd suggest posting in the GoldwingDocs forum - along with your year and model, we have many experts who can help diagnose your problem!