Why does rear suspension feel worse in Honda Goldwing?
So, between a sacked out shock, not enough spring to start with and the preload adjustor not able to crank it up, your wife is going to get slammed. The reason it feels worse to her is that she is sitting directly over, even somewhat behind the shock, so everything gets amplified for her.
Where does the passenger sit in a Honda Goldwing?
Click to expand… The passenger is sitting over the rear tire, they will feel it more than you.
What should my fluid level be on my Honda Goldwing?
Thanks again. Low fluid level in rear actuator on the 1800 has been a common problem, some don’t start loading until 6-7 others at a higher number so you may think your at 25 but your not.
Can you change the preload on a Honda Goldwing?
Very hard to explain and understand but, going up in “numbers” changes the preload, it does not alter the action of the shock! Suggested by a man much wiser than I, on another forum, was to set it on 25 and leave it there.
What kind of suspension does Honda Gold Wing have?
The previous generation of the Honda Gold Wing implements the conventional telescopic unit for its fork configuration. Introduced in 2018, however, the Gold Wing received a new Hossack-style front end. The suspension for the new generation uses a bumper instead of a spring.
Click to expand… The passenger is sitting over the rear tire, they will feel it more than you.
Thanks again. Low fluid level in rear actuator on the 1800 has been a common problem, some don’t start loading until 6-7 others at a higher number so you may think your at 25 but your not.
Very hard to explain and understand but, going up in “numbers” changes the preload, it does not alter the action of the shock! Suggested by a man much wiser than I, on another forum, was to set it on 25 and leave it there.
What should the suspension setting be on a Honda Goldwing?
Suggested by a man much wiser than I, on another forum, was to set it on 25 and leave it there. If your wife is still experiencing “bone jarring” bumps w/ the setting on 25, you may very well have a bad shock that is allowing the suspension to bottoming out!
Where can I get help with my Honda Goldwing?
Technical discussions about all Honda Goldwing motorcycles. If you need help with a Goldwing problem, this is the place to find it and ask questions. A sense of humour and thick skin are definitely required here. For topics that don’t fit in the other forums. If it isn’t Goldwing, other motorcycle related or funny then it should fit in here.
What’s the best preload adjuster for a Honda Goldwing?
If you can’t do it yourself take it to the dealer to get it topped off and if you want to improve its worth getting the TRAXXION Steel Braided Line – GL1800 Preload Adjuster Just a thought. I’m with Chopin on this one.
So, between a sacked out shock, not enough spring to start with and the preload adjustor not able to crank it up, your wife is going to get slammed. The reason it feels worse to her is that she is sitting directly over, even somewhat behind the shock, so everything gets amplified for her.
Why is my rear suspension not adjusting properly?
The wham-slam over the bumps that your wife experiences is directly related to a lack of proper damping. Your preload adjustor is probably a bit low on fluid, and you aren’t getting the full preload effect. Put the bike on the center stand and run the preload to zero. Start running it up, and listen for the pitch change.