My Official Honda Goldwing Recall Letter Arrived

[@roadglide]

DFW Honda Powersports in Grapevine Texas knows how to dance like a ballet dancer around Gold Wings with accessories. Mark the Gold Wing Technician is highly organized with a laid out process. Jacob the Service Mgr and his team have a plan. Jacob or Tanner in Service will take an up-close 360 degree video inspection of your bike to ensure you receive you Gold Wing the same condition you dropped it off. Probably better because those cats wipe your bike down too. Top shelf service. BTW..The weather app shows 18 degrees this morning in your neighborhood and 23 here in DFW area as I write this. Best to you Chris.

[@chriscaliente5033]

DFW Honda Powersports in Grapevine is the best Honda Goldwing dealership in Texas!

[@rickharper1497]

I guess I'm what you call an average rider. I have a drink holder and a cardo on my helmet to take care of phone calls. the only upgrade I've done to my 1989 Goldwing is added a 12 volt socket and saddle bag light conversion. She's a plain Jane. Bought the bike in 1999. Everything works!! Do my own repairs, just finished rebuilding brake calipers, clutch slave cylinder and replaced rear brake master cylinder.

[@chriscaliente5033]

Its nothing wrong with being an average riders because at the end of the day, it's all about the Ride!

[@2wooooo]

Hi Chris. I contacted my dealer on the bolt replacement. They have two bikes waiting for the job. I decided to wait until they do a couple first. I saw a video on how to do it. It is doable by the home mechanic. It is just a lot of disassembly.

[@chriscaliente5033]

Sometimes it's good to let others go first LOL.

[@roadglide]

@@2wooooo In the event anything was not done properly by the DIY owner, Honda won’t cover a repair they didn’t repair. Letting a shop do it. They have to own that repair. Just a thought.

[@cdjonesus]

27 degrees is the lowest I have road in. I'm sure that in the east with the humidity, the cold cuts right thru you.... Appointments... My Honda shop in Orem Utah, used to let you set an appointment for a service. A couple of years ago, they stopped doing appointments. I live 90 miles from the Honda shop. Now if I take my bike up for a service, I have to drop it off (180) miles, and then drive back up to pick it up. I decided I am doing my own services now. Air Filter change out???? Honda engineers hold out the air box with the filter and say, lets design a bike around it.... (quote from Max McAllister from Traxxion dynamics)

[@chriscaliente5033]

Appointments that are scheduled for the recall repair is better that the old 4-6 weeks leaving you in limbo!

[@gwrider18m92]

I just got my recall notice as well in the last few days, on my birthday no less...lucky me. I've gone ahead and ordered the necessary parts to complete the recall because I don't trust the dealer(s) with any of my vehicles. I do have the advantage of being a master tech with decades of experience and the tools/shop to complete the job. After researching exactly what this repair will take to complete I realized its no worse than doing a clutch, (I have the 6 speed) in fact its exactly a clutch replacement with one extra fastener to replace. I'm guessing many bikes will be flat rated when this repair is performed at the dealer, in other words, remove the "clutch cover/rear cover" zip the bolt out with an impact and zip the new one in, you don't actually have to remove any component other than the cover itself to access the defective bolt, six speed or DCT. That's just my opinion and not a statement of fact, every dealer is different and every job performed is an individual repair but some will be done step by step and some will be shortcutted or in mechanic speak, flatrated.

[@chriscaliente5033]

Thanks for providing some professional insight on what it takes to perform the recall!

[@capobiancg]

I just received my bolt recall notice. I have already called about the work at a dealer near me. I think there is very limited Honda technicians available that are trained for this repair. I am still waiting on the dealer to schedule something,. I am concerned about the bolt breaking and destroying the entire engine. I have a BMW RT to ride while this is being repaired so I am not in a hurry, just wanting it fixed correctly.

[@chriscaliente5033]

Very good information, you have the best of both worlds!

[@kellbob4726]

Kent Powersports in San Antonio just did my 2021 tour recall all is well they are very good and know exactly how to do all if this

[@kellbob4726]

Took it in the morning pick up same day

[@Soulbrother30]

Dealership in Shreveport Louisiana took 5 days to change my oil a friend of mine who have a 18 Goldwing his bike been in the shop since November here it is January and he still haven't got it back I love my Goldwing Bala Bank have to go to a Indian or a Harley-Davidson because of the dealership

[@deepsquat600]

@@Soulbrother30 wow your friend must be very irritated I would personally call the dealership every day

[@Soulbrother30]

Call no he goes down to the dealership everyday I've been with him a couple of times

[@dennisjohnson294]

Thanks for sharing and for your dedication safe travels my brother. ARKANSAS Badlands

[@scottg4669]

I have a 2018 Tour and purchased Cruisemans maintenance videos and have done all the maintence myself, except tires. I have saved $1000s in labor.

[@chriscaliente5033]

I can do my own Servicing and Tires to save money but my Recall will be performed by a Authorized Honda Dealer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmiToYBteclrb5Isi=Q1dmhS6Uu07izsqm

[@michaelsloane1034]

Hey Chris i live in hickory NC and I am also a yr round rider and we are in a bit of a deep cold spell also last week I road in 22 degree weather broke my previous record of 25 degree but it was in the teens before I got on the bike with wind chill but I didn't count that I went with actual temp but 22 the coldest I road in and I do use full heated gear by gerbing i would like to have your email i would like to contact you and possibly come to your neck of the woods to meet with you and even take a ride with you I watch your channel all the time I'm a new gold wing owner I bought a new 2023 tour dct in 2023 never owned one before always wanted one glad I made the purchase

[@chriscaliente5033]

My email is [e-mail] The Caliente number is [phone] that you can call or text!

[@StretchingOn3Wheels]

I have a lot of accessories, and it's a CSS trike, but I don't have the ground effects, 🙏and I'm being told they will have to remove them, and you will be charged extra. I will aso have to drive 137 miles to southern honda Power Sports to have the work done 🤨

[@chriscaliente5033]

Southern Honda in East Ridge Tennessee is a very good dealership to have the recalls performed!

[@williamcsmith6264]

Good Evening Chris . Can you make a list of all the gear you wear when riding in different kinds of weather. Cold , Hot , rainy, etc . Thanks in Advance

[@deepsquat600]

Okay Chris you mentioned you had that suit on but did you also have your I believe it's a built top liner did you have that on underneath there cuz I think that would have been necessary correct? I running Milwaukee heated sweatshirt underneath my built jacket when I make sure I also have the liner on and then I would wear insulated pants as well I've ridden as low as 28° on my FJR 1300 course back at that time my thyroid was cooking me to death so I never got cold except for my fingers lol

[@chriscaliente5033]

I do have my heated gear underneath for extra warmth, it goes with me on every winter ride!

[@D-L_Adventures]

Man what you said!! Keeping up on the bike should be #1 for all bikers, take care of the bike and it will take care of you.

[@chriscaliente5033]

That includes replacing thin brake pads!

[@D-L_Adventures]

​@@chriscaliente5033yes before you ride!!!😂😂

[@2wooooo]

Regarding the air filter, Max at Traxxion Dynamics did a video about the air filter. He showed a couple filters with different mileage. One had about 10k miles another had 76k miles. Even though the 76k looked a little dirtier it still had great air flow. I changed my filter when I did the suspension (since the bike was torn down). I had 14k miles and replaced it with a K&N filter. So I won’t have to change it for a long time.

[@deepsquat600]

@@2wooooo I have to ask why do you think you won't have to change it for a long time? Is it an oil filter in which case the filter needs to be taken out and cleaned and then re-oiled what makes this filter special that it will last an extra long time if that's the case then it might not be filtering very well

[@2wooooo]

@@deepsquat600 It was not an oiled filter. I would never put one on this bike. It is WAY too labor intensive to change the filter. That is why I went with a better filter, knowing that there has been testing done to show that the filter doesn't need to be changed as often as Honda says. And the testing was shown with empirical evidence.

[@chriscaliente5033]

@@deepsquat600 my previous Goldwing air filter was K&N Air Filters that advertised 50,000 miles before needing recharging with oil. Thats a lot better than the Honda OEM paper air filter that doesnt last long so it makes better since to go with a longer lasting air filter like K&N, however I would just replace with a new K&N filter insted of recharging!

[@tomgoldsmith2868]

Good morning Chris I in enjoy your video I ride to I have goldwing trike nothing like a goldwing have a good day enjoy your ride

[@chriscaliente5033]

Well said!

[@ArtD2368]

Good video good information thanks again for sharing 25 to cold for me

[@chriscaliente5033]

25 degrees is very cold which actually feels like 5 degrees if you take into account the wind chill.

[@robindubois1178]

I have my recall also in canada montreal😊

[@chriscaliente5033]

Awesome but you can keep the Canada cold air that we are having LOL.

[@ScottRandall-vu8sx]

You're too cool man! I have the ignition recall and it took months before they admitted it was an issue on 2022 manual transmission.

[@chriscaliente5033]

I was unaware of an ignition recall but I'm glad you got it resolved, thanks!

[@richardmourdock2719]

With a name of Caliente one would not expect you to get cold at any temperature. I no longer own my Goldwing but truly hope that Honda, which has long been known for its reliability, isn't going to use "recalls" to keep the maintenance folks in the dealerships happy. American car makers did that for a time. It seems a good strategy until the sales start to suffer.

[@Soulbrother30]

I don't know what happened but like I said I love my Honda Goldwing 1800 DCT but is the dealership and I'm thinking about getting a Indian or Harley-Davidson because of the dealership

[@alp3781]

Let all run and do it. I AM NOT. She rides amazing and I am a bit aggressive with her and love it. 52 cases, so far, of broken bolts while riding out of how many bikes sold in the world? LOL........!!!!! I am ok.

[@chriscaliente5033]

I cannot imagine a bolt failing but its obviously a problem that Honda is addressing to the bikes that were sold!

[@alp3781]

@@chriscaliente5033 I understand, but I sleep good at night and going to hold till whenever. No panic here.

[@billforrest9002]

I hate when you put all the lights on it then take it to the dealership and they work on it and brake tabs off then you find out days later

[@chriscaliente5033]

It can be a pain having lot of wires which makes it more challanging for the technicians but a good Tech will take his time to unplugging wires and connecting them back correctly even when it cost a little bit more for the job!

[@PattiLewis-n8g]

Hey Chris. I don’t trust mechanics. How do you really know that they replaced the air filter, brake fluid or changed your coolant ? They can give it back to you in the same shape that you gave it to them. That’s one reason I hate to have my bike serviced. And are they really qualified to work on a goldwing ? I bought my 2021 gold wing from a dealer that sells Hondas and other brands, so I don’t plan on going there for the recall. I’m In North Carolina, and we only have one Power House Dealer- Honda sales only . And one in Columbia SC. Never been to one. Do any of ya’ll know of a good place for me to take my bike in SC. or NC. ? Thank you

[@chausneal8278]

I got my letter also

[@chriscaliente5033]

Excellent!

[@tompetry8589]

I only have 10,000 miles on my 2018. Should I go ahead and have them do air filter? Plus while they’re in there, what accessories can be added?

[@chriscaliente5033]

Only 10k mikes on a air filter should not need changing unless the bike is been ridden in continious dusty conditions. I would just get the recall and ride another year or so in my opinion.

[@davewebb1387]

Got my recall letter on Tuesday the 21st called the dealer said they had to get the part and they would call me when they received it,got a call today 1-25-2025 they want the bike 1-28-2025 should be done in 3-4 days from then I’ll let you know how it goes.

[@robindubois1178]

Christ do you know were a can find the pdf file for the recall bolt fail

[@chriscaliente5033]

The pdf file was sent to Honda dealerships to perform the recall.

[@rickharper1497]

Chris, Most dealers are not going to pay to have a Goldwing Tech on staff. And if you are a Goldwing Tech you don't work for standard mechanic's pay. I wouldn't!!

[@Raydoug1]

Have you seen how empty the Honda dealerships are I'm beginning to think they're selling weight.... 💯

[@kevincamilleri1695]

Einstein! Just buy a low mileage 2017 or older gold wing. no defects and original comfort.

[@chriscaliente5033]

No bikes are excluded from recalls, the Goldwings has been around for 5 decades with the previously genersation having a rear brake caliper recall.

[@jamesthacker-t6j]

u know how to put the accs. on, so u know how to take them off, safely. i would not let them touch anything that was not stock.

[@kevincamilleri1695]

I ride easy on all my bikes. I would not let a guy I don’t know take apart my untouched bike. The odds of it being put together perfectly is low, very low.

[@chriscaliente5033]

Thats how I normally feel but the bike has to be taken apart for the recall repair anyways.