How to strap down 2018 Goldwing for transport

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[@garyreinke5161]

If you read the manual, it describes the attachment points for trailering. Removing two screws on engine cowl exposes the front protection bar for attaching a strap.

[@mugsy_71]

Its like no one else knows this

[@DergEnterprises]

Finding a good place on a Wing to strap down is always a "fun" task. Good job Chris.

[@freddybgoldwinging2605]

Thanks, Chris! Since I’ve towed my 2018 Goldwing many times I initially wasn’t going to watch this one but I did anyway for you never know what you might learn from someone else. I’ve learned two things from your video: 1) I never knew about the “loops” underneath the rear. I will now use those. 2) I’ve never heard of that hitch you used but will check into getting one. Thanks for all you do!

[@jbrown386]

Always good to see Caliente family helping each other. Great trailer tips.

[@jamesmcmillian3034]

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[@adrianhubbard1526]

Great demonstration, thank you, Chris

[@OnDownTheRoadProductions]

God Bless Chris. Thank you so much for this video. We/I am strapping down our GW Tour on trailer heading to Florida in a few days. Much respect, we are adding your channel as a featured channel on our Platform. Happy Thanksgiving

[@Tbow499]

Thanks for those towing tips; very useful! 👍

[@garyedwards9972]

Good video and information. I checked my 2018 GW DCT for the two holes under the bike like you showed in the video. Apparently that would be where you would install a center stand on the non-tour model. So those with a center stand need another tie down point.

[@ElliotP27]

I wrapped the strap around the passenger foot peg mount and down to the trailer. Seems secure enough. My DCT Tour did not have the rear mounting points.

[@dougv7728]

@@ElliotP27 your centre stand would be using those mounting points under the engine.

[@wjjp2121]

How do you use the center stand to place your tie down for the rear? I’m trying to find a strong frame in the rear of the bike strong enough to tie down with no luck. Can you help?

[@donald6012]

Excellent video. Your tiedown method for the front is what Honda recommends, just make sure your soft toes are long enough. Regarding the rear tie down, my understanding is that all four tie down points should pull the bike forward to keep it locked into the chock. If one comes lose, the other three will take up the slack. Of the back ties pull backward, they are competing against the front ties. As someone else mentioned, I also use a strap to hold the front wheel in the chock. For the rear tie down, I use a wheel strap that goes over the back wheel. A good way to hold the back end down and allow the suspension to do its own thing

[@rogervanoverbeek7105]

Great video on strapping down the GW. I didn't realize there were loops on the bottom of the bike. I also like the weigh-safe hitch.

[@douglasmacy709]

Chris very nice video. I purchased a 7x14 enclosed for my wing as well. Good job on pointing out the truck connection as well.

[@chrisc6874]

Exactly where I would tie it down. Or you could use the tip over points (by taking the covers off on each side). Most people will spend $50 or $80 on goldstrike or kuryakyn brackets which are not needed. if you don't have soft straps, get a few sets. They come in handy when trailering. Perfect spot where you tied yours down. Do not use handlebars. Good video.,

[@JoyHargraves]

We also have the Condors and our trailer has E-Z Tracks too. Can't recommend the Condor more. And of note, my 2018 DCT has 2 tie down mounts on the engine block itself. I have used those every time I've trailered, and the bike becomes part of the trailer. I still tie down the back tire just in case, but check your engine or ask the dealership if you also have the same. I couldn't tell from this video if you did or not. But there's no need to use the front tie down using the engine mounted ones. But I love your video. Thank you for this.

[@DergEnterprises]

"The Condor is easily removed" kicks Condor, then cuts scene. "See, easy" Scene fade in with Chris holding the Condor. | I couldn't resist a little humor Chris.

[@chriscaliente5033]

Derg Enterprises are you looking for the flaws in my video, say it ain’t so LOL. The tire laying behind me was in the way, I had to stop and reposition the tire to make room, I cut it out to shorten the video run time.

[@ericpurdy6880]

Fabulous video Chris...have never heard of the weigh safe hitch.

[@davidd1395]

Honda probably figured this bike would be rode, never trailered. That would explain the lack of places to toe it down. Good info, thanks!

[@KennethRayable]

That is some good information Chris.

[@jameshayes8910]

Great information. Keep up the awesome video production. Thank you for sharing this.

[@davidgigac4430]

Glad I watched your video...excellent content creator! thanks DJG

[@douglascassetty6553]

On the DCT Tour the rear tie down points are used by Honda suspension.

[@ElliotP27]

I was wondering about that. My '18 DCT Tour has no loop to tie down near the center stand and suspension. I did the front like Chris did and used a ratchet strap over the passenger foot peg mount for the rear tie down. Seems to hold okay. I'll find out tomorrow with a 500 mile trip! Good video Chris!

[@giantinside]

Kudos for helping a fellow biker.

[@richbenoit1840]

One strap through the wheel forward to keep bike on chock should be enough. On the rear,just secure it laterally.

[@ericokeyball9441]

There are mounts under the engine covers you are supposed to use. Honda tells you that in the manual

[@lloydmedley1087]

Great tips brother Chris

[@brodyson1]

Easy install. Thanks for the visual.

[@crossup357]

those 2 loops you are referring to won't be available if there is a center stand installed. Other than that, good video.

[@redroofretriever]

Thanks Chris for this video. I was referred to you by Cruismans Garage. I haven't yet bought a GW, but I'm close to it. My hold up is/was trailering it in my new Toy Hauler RV. It will be my home in 2020 as I travel the USA and set up camp, then venture out on a bike. Currently my 1985 V65 Magna 1100 does well in the back tied down. My dilemma was can a new 2018/19 gold wing be strapped down? The new wishbone suspension gave me concern as the compression of straps may cause premature wear on moving parts and links of the wishbone front end. Can you clarify this isn't a concern I should worry about. It was hard to see exactly how your loop straps held the yoke of this bike. Were any moving parts affected during this transport? Thanks for posting. I'm you newest subscriber from Indianapolis.

[@Nightboat]

My 2018 DCT Tour DOES NOT have the "rings" shown on the bottom of the bike about midway. ??? Had to use the crash bars instead.

[@williamwallace1127]

Hey Chris, nice video, very informative. Was just talking to some riding buddies about proper way to tie down my new 2018. Timely info. Thanks

[@ride129]

Sound advice, well done video friend. PS, loved the flooring of your trailer, may I ask what you used?

[@cruisemansgarage]

Excellent video! Is that Wavy's bike?

[@marlusstokes9466]

Cruiseman's Garage yap

[@wadeblake3451]

Very informative. Thanks

[@jhinshawmd]

Well done and appreciated.

[@Gate3739]

thks Chris very good info!

[@markoliver7275]

Nice video

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

Very helpful ! Many thanks.

[@tommybernard2154]

Great video, keep up the good work!

[@garyoberg1098]

Any problems with the handlebars when pulling the bike out of the chock?

[@63birdofprey]

Good video/info thanks for posting

[@stevefermon7148]

I'm on the market for a secondhand goldwing. Currently I drive a gunned CBR XX BLACKBIRD 1100 from 96. But i'm looking for a gold Wing that is still fun to ride with alone and have all the comfort to do long trips with my wife to Belgium and back again (I life in France). So abouth 800 km. I have to have enough room for 2 integral helmets and vests to put away safely.

[@douglascassetty6553]

Chris have you looked at the Coro 3D tie down part number 98000 Thanks you covered tie down very well. I would trust you to tie down my Goldwing.

[@ckholiness]

Are you using tree and looping straps?

[@marcselders2781]

Say Chris, at first I was wondering if you had broke down and got a 2018 Goldwing. Thanks for the Vid.

[@whitnhuma]

Hi Chris. I appreciate your videos, because I just purchased a 2021 Honda Gold Wing, and I’ll need to transport it occasionally. My question is, what size trailer do you recommend for trailering it? I’m considering a 7 x 12, or 7 x 14 tandem axle trailer. I haven’t decided on a brand yet, but I’d like your opinion on the size and perhaps manufacturer I should go with. Thanks.

[@gregoryjones9754]

Great video Chris, is the trailer a 6x12 single axle?

[@richbenoit1840]

What seal exactly are you referring to?

[@stevedunn4490]

Don’t forget to always take out of gear. So the dogs on each gear don’t rock on each other.

[@GotLove4All]

I watch a lot of strapping videos. You guys never put any light on the exact area to where the put the straps on the forks. The videos always show a dark area and I'm always left to guess as to exactly where to put the strap on my 2013 f6b. I used handlebar straps once and it worked but noticed damage to my throttle on the bike which resulted in throttle sticking. A lil wd40 fixed it but still wasn't happy about the damage. I have 4 looking "towing or break bars" on my bike? I was wondering could I use the to anchor my bike? That is my bike in the picture btw.

[@kenmeade4452]

I don't get it. They say not to tighten the front end down to compress the forks. What happens when you're riding it. It's the front end compressed from rider weight? Yeah, I get it that ya shouldn't compress the forks so they bottom out, but heck, I've heard that caution about the slightest bit of compression.

[@gerrellbradshaw6083]

Bike sounds terrible, was this before the warranty work?

[@MrBubbajohnson1]

Hey Chris, what size trailor was that? Thanks

[@eddonohue4329]

No strap-down sequence is complete until somebody says, "This ain't goin' anywhere."

[@motownlee3765]

like the video bro

[@phineasbanning2760]

Chris, did you get another GW? Question for you, in watching you strap the front end it looked to me like the hooks might have ended up on on the part Bree surface but the lighting wasn’t the best, we’re they?

[@phineasbanning2760]

Ended up on the painted surface. Love auto correct

[@chriscaliente5033]

Phineas banning saying good job will suffice don’t look to find fault.

[@phineasbanning2760]

I hope you didn’t miss understand my question w criticism as I truly didn’t intend it that way, just curious as I really do want to know how best to transport my 2018 GW Thanks

[@chriscaliente5033]

Thanks Phineas banning I cause no damage to the paint.

[@adrianpettway4180]

Sound like a flatbed truck driver chris

[@chriscaliente5033]

I still have my Class A.

[@rickeygreen7019]

👍🏾

[@EliteGeeks]

I beg you, always use 3" straps, the load rating on 1.25" or 2" may not be enough in an accident, the load on a 1.25" strap is only 750 pounds working load. Some might get to 1000 pounds, but these will snap like raw spaghetti in an accident

[@Bass.Player]

Engine in that bike is making noise also

[@marlusstokes9466]

Bass Player same bike

[@chetlovesamerica6783]

Over 320 reported dropping values into engine, 2018,,,,NO RECALL from HONDA ,,YET!☆""great video,,☆cargo cam-,(peace of mind) --priceless-$$$.safe trips ya,ll!☆☆☆

[@Bass.Player]

@@chetlovesamerica6783 Hopefully it is just a bad run of valves limited to just a portion of the production. I have seen this several times before where a sub contractor changed the manufacturing process or materials. I'm sure it's not a design issue otherwise they would all be spitting valves. It is a safety issue and Honda may need time to determine the spread of chassis numbers involved before issuing a recall if ever, however I have seen mandated recalls from NHTSA when the manufacturer did not step up. In either case recalls never expire.