Upper Fairing Tips and Tricks - 2018+ Honda Gold Wing

[@Traxxion]

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[@MichaelGreenham]

Max, I'm sure many call your method "caveman" by pulling the side panel without removing that inner liner. I use all your tips including this one. It worked like a charm and I know it saved me an hour or two.

[@Traxxion]

I try my best to give useful helpful tips!

[@tjinytjiny6615]

After watching this video & its companion about a dozen times I felt somewhat confident to try to remove my side cover to install courtesy lights/volt meter. All went as you said w 1 exception. I had much resistance when trying to remove the panel by leaving the inner cover in place. So I removed the 1 inner bolt/2 push pins at the front of the cover. I had enough room to get my hand in and release the push pin & remove it. As soon as I released it I felt the side panel release making the removal much easier. The only other video I saw on this suggested removing the inner panel completely, which was more work. Thank you again.

[@Traxxion]

Nice work!

[@FranklinBurns42]

Thanks Max, I just installed Electrical Connection Puddle Lights and your videos made it so much easier

[@Traxxion]

Cool!

[@bocfat]

really great to see in done, how much force and where to apply

[@jimmyt55]

Max you did it again! Thanks. I am sure I will use this knowledge. I’m thinking possibly installing an ‘Innoff’ video system/dash cam. I would be interested to see a Traxxion video on that.

[@Traxxion]

I haven't seen one of those yet... but I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out!

[@-sakapon9393]

Thank you Max. The video is so helpful for maintain my Goldwing. After the work, 2 pushpins remained,,,. This is my fault.

[@Traxxion]

Happy to help!

[@johntotten3562]

I have noted several times your comments about checking the oil level using an additional person so make sure the bike is level. I have removed my center stand and purchased one that works much better. both wheels are on the ground when on the new center stand. In addition, I find it much easier to put the bike on the center stand from the factory and the aftermarket. I typically had a real challenge putting it on the original center stand but no more.

[@Traxxion]

Thanks for the info!

[@micheldesrosiers2922]

He Max. super nice vid. You shoud work on a video that explain how to change an air filter on goldwing 2018. thanks

[@Traxxion]

Great suggestion!

[@mrjackhlimp]

Max, Thanks so much for the help. I was afraid I would break the side panel,

[@Traxxion]

Glad it helped!

[@gurvsingh6613]

Awesome videos. Do you have any video which shows how to replace the air filter?

[@Traxxion]

Not yet, but I do plan to do one on that. If these videos help you out, check out the "Super Thanks" button, it lets viewers throw a couple dollars to support the channel! Thanks!

[@Myrune1]

I've used silicon lubricant for years, but I also have used the Honda Polish. It sure makes it much nicer to work on if those panels are stuck solid. Great video, thanks for the tips.

[@prestonallyn2502]

Awesome. Thank You. Mount is low profile and attached with 3M tape, no drilling needed.

[@Traxxion]

OK, watch that closely... if it were to bail off, you would wreck it for sure.

[@johnny7388]

Nice video Max. Thanks again!

[@Traxxion]

Glad you liked it!

[@Youtuberngajelas]

Hey im replacing my front speakers.. What panels Do you reckon i need to take off from the bike? Thanksss...

[@donsperlin7891]

I searched for those Show Chrome push pins but some sellers are saying model #3-112 is not a fit for the 2022 GW BD bagger. I suspect this is not accurate but perhaps you know the answer? I do see it as a fit for just about every other 18+. Thanks for the vid!!!

[@Traxxion]

That's the one we use, but if there's a better one, you can follow that advice. They are all just a few bucks for a bag full

[@prestonallyn2502]

Thanks for your videos and products. I want to mount a small 1” diameter camera under the headlight. When the front suspension is fully compressed, how close does the fender come to the bottom of the headlight housing? I figure if anyone knows You would. Thanks 😊

[@Traxxion]

1" is OK as long as the mount is very low profile.

[@Traxxion]

Also far forward is helpful. You cannot use long screws, as you will penetrate your headlight housing and ruin it. Rivets are ideal.

[@Pinozcyclezandridez]

Trying to upgrade my front 2 speakers…do have a vid for that installation process?

[@Traxxion]

I don't think so... but I may cover a lot of the steps in the GPS Mount I did on the green bike called "Envy".

[@duggsdoggs3696]

I may be slow but are you saying not to re install the inside black faring part.

[@Traxxion]

No... there is a little tab on it you can cut off to make it easier to install and remove though.

[@DavidSmith-br4vt]

Thanks Max for the information Happy New Year!

[@Traxxion]

Happy new year!

[@ddnyce2005]

Max, I just watched your XM antenna installation video. I believe replacing the stay after seeing what it actually can possibly entail is beyond my skill set. Any technique you can recommend to bend that right side mount back out about 1/2 an inch?

[@Traxxion]

send photos to [e-mail], I'm not exactly certain where your problem is. I'll see if I can help there.

[@ronaldgoldwing]

great video thank you Question can l fit the 12v supply plug by removing this panel or is there an easier way ?

[@Traxxion]

No good shortcuts on this one. The plug is too hard to get to.

[@gmbmesa]

Do you have a video on replacing the glove box cover?

[@Traxxion]

I don't, sorry!

[@johntotten3562]

Just watched this "tips and tricks" and I have another question. At one time I started off on a ride and I wear a heavy riding suit. I forgot and left the small cover open which covers the release for the gas cap cover. At any rate the pant leg caught the small "door" and broke it off. I have tried to figure out what has to be removed to replace the cover. I purchased the parts but have not figured out what needs to come off and how it is attached on the right side of the bike. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Since you do more taking Goldwings apart than anyone I thought you might be a good source.

[@Traxxion]

You'll have to get the center shelter section off the bike completely, and turn it upside down to work on that glovebox replacement. I don't think I've done a video on that topic yet.

[@tjinytjiny6615]

Excellent video..

[@johnnyshd8250]

Some times I redesign car parts too being in the body business.

[@MauriceBearWilliams]

is this almost the same process for the 2004 goldwing?

[@Traxxion]

It is different, haven't done one in a while.

[@jackyrussell1]

Can you do a video on complete air filter change?

[@Traxxion]

I could do that.

[@hotelpapa6]

Where did those carbon fog light covers come from? Nice!

[@09Mrsubaru]

I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@dr.k.3425]

Harbor Freight is the name of the game for this push pins, rubber grommets, etc. ask me how I know? Lol

[@Traxxion]

I get them on Amazon!

[@dr.k.3425]

@@Traxxion glad to know. 👍

[@ttalleur]

Max: Terrific. Thanks. Do you have a tip for how to bypass the fairing pocket door when it fails to open?

[@Traxxion]

I haven't dealt with that one yet. When I find one messed up, we'll do a video on it.

[@ttalleur]

@@Traxxion Thanks, I had this problem recently, As you know, this door release is connected to the Can Bus system. I caused my problem, I suspect, in retrospect. I detached the seat and disconnected the heated seat wiring harness to get a WingSoft seat upgrade. Before I got the seat to WingSoft, I had cause to reattach the seat and ride the bike for 50 miles. I did NOT reattach the heated seat wiring harness for this short ride - it generated a wire disconnect icon on the dash. I shut the bike off on my return, took off the seat again and took it with me to Texas for the Wingsoft upgrade. Two weeks later, I installed the seat and reconnected the wiring harness. The bike ran but I couldn't get the fairing door to open. It is, of courae, a security feature and linked to the Can Bus system. Once I shut the bike off, let it sit for a while, the fairing port door would work again. Thus, I infer, the Can Bus was at play. This episode raises the larger question, what is a rider to do if this fairing port door fails to work where the rider ends up stranded and unable to fill up with gas? My guess is some would just break in through the tupperware, or call for emergency road service, etc. It would be nice to know if there is a bypass - hence my question here. Sorry for the long winded post.

[@Traxxion]

@@ttalleur no matter what you did with your seat, it would never affect anything else on the bike. There are several aftermarket saddles that have no heat in the seat and do nothing to stop the flashing light on the dash. Everything will work normally. You must have had a second problem. But if you are worried about this issue, you can drill a hole of any size of your choosing through the fairing pocket door just above the fuel door button. The fuel door is cable operated, and mechanical only. Then just put a rubber or plastic cap in the hole you drilled. When your door latch fails, you can pull the cap off, and poke an object through the hole and open your fuel door.

[@ttalleur]

@@Traxxion Thanks, much. This helps a lot. Best wishes. tom t

[@leeblair6736]

Max, is there an easier way to get to the parking brake adjusting nut under the left cowl. I’ve watched most of your vid on the 2018/19 Goldwing and I haven’t found one where you pull that cover. Any help would be appreciated.

[@Traxxion]

I haven't studied that system yet. Maybe in the future, will do a video.

[@piercewade1]

Hi Max. My name is Pierce wade and I live in Ireland. I have been following your channel on UT love the work you do. I’m thinking on buying a new GW from the state’s. I bought one in 2001 a yellow one from Hollink Honda in Rochester NY and got a good deal at the time. I like the new ones but looking at all the faults that you seem to be putting right, it makes me think about getting one. I saw the one on the suspension I was disappointed with Honda, and to think that they put an inferior suspension system to a bike costing 30k+ and yet you can sort the problem out. But I think that they are the best bike on the road. Do you sell the bikes or would I have to go to a bike dealership to purchase one and then get you or do the work. Regards pierce

[@ddnyce2005]

Mike, can you please do a video on removing the front cowl to access the “Cowl Stay” in particular. I need to replace it, thanks in advance.

[@Traxxion]

Hi Mike, I'll probably have to do this when we have a bike in for fog lights or something like that so we are kinda in the process of that. What happened to yours?

[@marklatham8601]

Ways great advice!!!😊

[@Traxxion]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marklatham8601]

Always!!

[@njlocoman]

Max, could you please put a link to the amazon site for the show chrome accessories push pins? They have them listed as a pack of 10 for $10. Not sure they are the right ones. Thank you.

[@Traxxion]

This is the pins we use: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FR8628O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@njlocoman]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@peterk9526]

Excellent heads up video!

[@woodypaq]

6:08 Lol @ bicycle tire iron.

[@alfbaldwin7144]

Well done! Thanks

[@Traxxion]

Thanks for watching!

[@MichaelGreenham]

Max, Is the other side any different?

[@ddnyce2005]

Unfortunately someone almost hit me and I dropped it on the right side, bending the stay where the turn signal mounts

[@hamprof]

Thank you helpful information

[@Traxxion]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nontonfree]

thank you so much for the video

[@Traxxion]

Happy to help!

[@luiscoll2491]

My goldwing no staring . No do nothing . I try to charge battery but not staring ? No power , no light , not start nothing

[@Traxxion]

Start with main fuses.

[@luiscoll2491]

Is 2018

[@raykirchdorfer5452]

Thanks Max

[@AccurateShooter]

Gosh, what a royal pain. Every time I see another one of these new Goldwing videos I'm more convinced that I would never own one. The complexity and time involved is crazy. I fault Honda for Horrific, idiotic design, with such complete disregard for ease of parts removal. I did test drive the 2018 GW last week. I liked the motor, the brakes, and the compliance of the suspension over small bumps. The windscreen, however generated a surprising amount of turbulence, the side bags really are deficient, the passenger seat is too thin. I would rather keep riding my 2001 ST1100, and if I purchased a different bike it would be a 2012-2013 BMW R 1200 RT. The RT bike has excellent luggage, a superb windscreen, large fuel capacity, and it weighs hundreds of pounds less than the Gold Wing. Honda GW motor is much better than the Boxer twin though. I think Honda really does have a problem with this machine. My local dealer is already knocking $2000 off the MSRP because the new Wings are not selling well.

[@ttalleur]

My BMW K1200LTC and the K1600 offer the similar challenges. There's only so much a manufacturer can to with such tight design spaces and tolerances, it seems.

[@candlstudios]

I would never have the courage to disassemble my motorcycle to that degree. I'd end up with spare parts for sure.

[@candlstudios]

@@Traxxion Ha ha.. good call. Your videos are very informative for those who do decide to DIY something. Definitely helpful to see it done before trying it yourself.

[@timalfrey1874]

Maybe you should see a Dr. about that coughing?

[@Traxxion]

I've seen a dozen. I've had things stuck in every hole in my body trying to find it... crazy tests, etc. So far "asthma combined with acid reflux"... no physical damage.

[@dburges5]

Max, send me your address, i'm gonna send you a pack of halls cough drops. you have at least 4 + videos with that nagging cough... your kill'n me

[@Traxxion]

Doctors made it better!