How do you change the oil in a Honda Goldwing?
Get your oil filter wrench and remove the oil filter. It’s right near the oil drain, so you don’t even have to change positions to get to it. Step 11. Before you install the new oil filter, take a little oil and smear it around the seal at the top of the filter with your finger, then screw it into place.
Is it safe to buy a 1978 Honda Gold Wing?
One forum member of Gold Wing Facts says to avoid the 1978 and 1979 models. These were both on the tail end of the first gen GL1000s. In the forum member’s words, they are “duds.” We dug a little deeper to see if there was any merit to the claim.
How many miles does a Honda Goldwing have?
At one time I rode a 2002 BMW K1200LT with 70,000 miles until a second final drive failure caused me to move back to the Goldwing. I guess there was a reason the price seemed like such a good deal.
What kind of differential lubricant should I use on a Honda Goldwing?
According to a local BMW service manager- I’d been using the wrong differential lubricant. BMW recommends ONLY 75W-90 and I’d used a synthetic 85W-140. According to this expert “At highway speeds, the thicker oil produced an air pocket or cavitation around the main bearing which deprived it from sufficient lubricant”?
What kind of oil does a Honda Goldwing use?
I have 80-90w GL-5 oil on hand and was going to change final drive oil in my 06 1800 while the weather is raining. I thought I still had genuine Honda gear oil on the shelf, but alas it has disappeared.
Is it possible to rebuild a Goldwing engine?
Unfortunately the economics of engine rebuilding are very poor on these engines. Here’s some advice if you think you need a rebuild.
At one time I rode a 2002 BMW K1200LT with 70,000 miles until a second final drive failure caused me to move back to the Goldwing. I guess there was a reason the price seemed like such a good deal.
How much Oil can you put in a GL1000?
Total oil capacity is 3.7 quarts with filter change. My practice is to fill with 3 1/3 quarts of oil whenever I do an oil and filter change. This yields an oil level at about the mid-point between the “full” and “add” lines on the window.