Install Pathfinder LEDs on Honda Goldwing GL1800

[@SoCalMotoGear]

LED bulbs have come a long way now. The LEDs are placed strategically similar to the light source on an incandescent bulb therefore the light output is very close to the original design. They don't put out scattered light and the modulator's we carry are compliant with FMV codes. Aiming your headlight is very important after installing the new LEDs. A good rule of thumb is to aim the lights at the license plate of a vehicle in front of you. Using your headlight adjuster to dial down the light is recommended as to not blind oncoming traffic.

[@th3r3ds0x]

The white material on the threads for the heat sink is thermal paste. I installed 2 sets of these in my 2017 GL1800 tonight, they sure are bright!

[@jpschaefer]

Cruiseman, you're the best! I enlisted my wife (smaller hands) to help me install the low and high beam LED headlights as well as the Pathfinder LED fog-driving-signal lights. Your instructions were very clear and video showed exactly what needed to be done. A minor deviation for my 2015 wing is that there are recesses on the lateral walls of the fairing where the low beam LED drivers and cords fit nicely. I secured them in there with cable ties. Many thanks!

[@andrew-xt9ol]

I did my 2017 high and low. That glove box side was a bear. Absolutely no room. Pure luck getting it in. Your video saved me hours. Thanks!

[@cruisemansgarage]

It really helps to have small hands, and even then, it is a pain. After you have done it a few times, it actually gets easier. But, I still get cuts on my hands every time.

[@roygosse6762]

Just finished putting in the LEDs high beams and low beams the job was little tricky. I found the high beams were easier to do then the low beams. Simply because the cords that you need to plug in are closer to you than the low beams, because the low beams are further up front. Just take your time I did both in less than an hour so it went very well and my hands are not that small.

[@JohnnyC10071959]

Not for nothing but if you use the kit from EC you do not have to cut the boot. When I installed I did not remove the cable from the foot warmer, just the screw and pushed it aside. Thanks for another great video.

[@willtopower2158]

Hi John, kit from EC, what or who is EC?

[@SoCalMotoGear]

The lights are completely plug n play. There is no cutting of the boot anything else.

[@JohnnyC10071959]

@@willtopower2158 Electrical Connections is a company that sells various lighting and other gadgets for motorcycles and some other machines.

[@SoCalMotoGear]

Unless they changed their heat sink design, I wouldn't say it's identical. We have a different design.

[@jamescharette5325]

Great video! made installation fairly easy. Left highbeam was the worst. If my hands were any bigger it would have been a serious chore.

[@michaelrabago5539]

Exactly where did you mount the driver to the underside of your motorcycle

[@kiethlowry2862]

Hello I need to replace my wind screen before the light project can be pursued.. I like the wind screen and the wind deflectors on the 2012 wing. Can you let me know where you got those 2 items?

[@cruisemansgarage]

Wind deflectors are Baker Hand Wings, windshield is a V-Stream SE, both from Cyclemax.com www.cyclemax.com/inc/sdetail/gl1800_v_stream_windshield_/62725

[@bduregular]

Question: are the low and high LED’s the same for low and high beams on a Goldwing?

[@johnny7388]

Got it done, Thanks Mike!

[@vrva3138]

what is the included Allen key/wrench for?

[@willtopower2158]

Hey Cruiserman, just a question. The picture of the LED kit appears to show the H4 plug with three prongs yet you were able to connect that connector to the H4 connector that went to the original bulb. So does the H4 male plug coming out of the kit have 2 or 3 prongs? This is for an installation on a 2005 GL1800. Thanks

[@SoCalMotoGear]

The H4 plug on the LED lights will plug into the stock factory H4 female plug. The mail plug coming out of the lights are 3 prongs. The factory honda plug is a 3 female connection. Honda used an adapter with only 2 prongs for their bulb. This kit will fit perfectly and it's plug n play.

[@skynut38]

What did you use to mount the converter to the fairing? Double backed tape?

[@gunnerneikoify]

Did you even watch the video. He explained EXACTLY what he use to fasten them!!!!

[@ffblack1]

Question. Have you heard of any trouble with the leds blowing the relay or fuses?

[@cruisemansgarage]

No, I have never heard of that one.

[@ffblack1]

@@cruisemansgarage buddy of mine riding an 06 wing installed pathfinder LEDs. Riding at night put high beams on switch to low and all lights go out. high beams turn off back to normal when bike is turned off and restarted. Any ideas?

[@cruisemansgarage]

@@ffblack1 This might be a question for SoCalMotoGear support. I have never heard of that one. I would probably try replacing them with the stock bulbs and see if everything goes back to normal. If it does, perhaps there is one of the bulbs that has some sort of an issue causing this.

[@jamescharette5325]

Might be the high/low bean switch itself. Had a similar problem with my cbr after washing

[@johnny7388]

I had these PathFinder LED's installed on our 2010 Honda Goldwing at a dealership. About a month ago we finally got to go for a night ride and our low beams are shining way too far out front and that is with our headlight adjuster for our Goldwing set on low. Is there any other way that we can lower the beams for the low beam as this isn't safe riding like this with that big black spot out in front of the bike. Also we are constantly getting flashed by oncoming traffic that our low beam light is too high.

[@MrFirey66]

There is an adjuster under the headlight to lower or raise the light

[@bradterry9777]

Thank you so much for the video

[@dadandtyler1]

Is there a nighttime side by side comparison with stock and pathfinder led installed? as if I were sitting on the bike.

[@cruisemansgarage]

Watch the end of the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmWTinuwmZ6VnZI

[@rbwhite66]

I have a question that does not pertain to lights. I hope you don’t mind. If so just disregard. I was attempting to change out my center stand for a ride on-drive off one. The 8mm bolt on the left side seems to be stuck. I have a long hex with a socket end on it. I am afraid that if I continue to force it or use a cheater bar I will break my hex. I changed out one on my 06 when I had it but this one seems to have red lock tite in stead of blue. I attempted my air ratchet on a smaller compressor and no luck. Any suggestions. I have some short hex w/ sock but they are sae. Don’t know if an 8mm will convert to the same size in sae? Help Richard Bastrop Tx

[@cruisemansgarage]

If it is red loctite, you must apply heat to loosen the loctite. try a heat gun, or a small torch on the head of the bolt, but be careful.

[@phillipvazquez284]

I didn't realize hi beam is so difficult to reach I have large hands I suppose I would still try or get the dealership to do my hi beam 😣😣

[@cruisemansgarage]

Not easy even with small hands.

[@phillipvazquez284]

@@cruisemansgarage ok ill get a dealership then

[@JohnnyC10071959]

@@phillipvazquez284 I got fat hands and completed it.

[@phillipvazquez284]

@@JohnnyC10071959 ok

[@phillipvazquez284]

@@JohnnyC10071959 eventually I'll do it

[@fabrizioleonardis1475]

Might be brighter but they don't lights down deep the road...better the original yellowish one

[@michaelhoare5291]

It's because halogen headlights are designed to reflect from a critically specific light source which replacement leds ulbs can't replicate. Function over form. Here in the UK it's illegal to install leds in a halogen headlight and it'll fail the annual inspection test (MOT). Invariably it also blinds oncoming traffic as well due to the light scatter.