Thanks Cruiseman I've been watching a lot of your videos lately just picked up a 2-18 blue dct . Another way to cancel your cruise without taking your hands off of anything is just roll the throttle forward this will cancel the cruise also.
Thank you for the info. I've watched a few of your videos. You're clear, concise and have an excellent delivery. You save the viewer unnecessary frustration. I appreciate what you do.
thank you for all the wonderful tips you provide. I have come across all of the above and you have shown short cuts that i haven't quite figured out yet. Not only are they helpful but also show a safe operation while riding.
Today at my local Honda dealer , i got to try the 2018 Goldwing dct . Im on my 5th goldwing . Have driven 1000s of miles up through the years ! But holy smokes , what a bike !!! when i first stradeled the bike i, i could not beleive how light it seemed ! ive been lucky up through the years that ive tried every model of the wing from 1975 - to 2018 . You lucky b------s in the states will pay under 28 000 for a goldwing tour ! Here in Norway , the same bike costs 59318 dollars !!! Really hope i win the lottery soon ! :-) Greeting from a die hard Goldwing fan in Norway
Crazy thing is if you look at the salvage market you can see these wings with very minor superficial damage selling for under 9K (us) I'm keeping my eye out for one now.
Never slam anything. It’s always about press and fit. Couldn’t agree more. Rear seat auxiliary storage and bungee attachment points, absolutely correct. Beautiful bike. Perusal, great immediate use info CruiseMan. Thank you.
I'm curious if the bungee trick around the handholds could be adapted to stabilize the rear part of the bike on a trailer? I wouldn't use bungee cords, of course, but there are ties to use for tie-down strap attachments on the front of the bike that I bought from the dealer when the dealer showed me how to put those ties just above the front fender on the shaft to attach tie-down straps.
To cancel cruise control, twist the throttle as if you are rolling off the power. For using bungees on the grab handle I use small size soft ties . Keeps the length of the bungees shorter and is more versatile as well as easier.
Good tips...I'll be getting my 2020 Goldwing in the next few weeks....I can't wait to try all your tips. Thanks Cruiseman!! I love the details in all your videos also!! (I'm a Machinist) Stay Safe!
Thanks so much for the tips. Really useful. I'd read somewhere about Hill Start Assist but hadn't tried using it until now. The tip about opening the glovebox was the best for me. That darned mechanism really gave me problems until I watched your video. I was going to raise it with the dealership on its first service as I just couldn't get it to open reliably. Now I know exactly how to open it and it works every time. Anyway, thank you once again for your incisive help.
To cancel the cruise control, you can roll the throttle toward the closed position, from the throttle neutral position. It's in the owners manual. It is the easiest way as your hand should already be on it.
OK, I've put on about 2500 kilometers on my new 2019 Wing Tour. I've installed Lidlox on the bars for locking my helmet to the bike, fog light surrounds for a little bling, a protective film made to fit the dash ( the Honda dash plastic scratches just by looking at it), rear seat handrail brackets to allow bungee cord attachments but BY FAR, the best addition was a set of HELIBARS. They raise the bars 5/8 " and pull them back 2 3/4" for a more upright sitting position. The bike instantly seems more comforatable in this position and shoulder and back strain are greatly reduced on all day rides.
Great tip on the trunk latch, as on all previous models that light is annoying as the trunk is probably locked just not all the way but that stupid light is on. I normally just disable the latch switch on the trunk which fixed that issue. The saddle bag thing is good as one could actually have the bag open while riding so in that case the warning light is a good thing. I have a 2018 coming in next week and am anxious to see how well I like it. These tips will also come in handy.
I picked up my Silver DCT four days ago. Love the color but oh my - that matte finish is going to be difficult to maintain and no info from Honda to help me do so.
Lance Le May what I would do to maintain the Honda finish, use high grade acetone and a micro fiber towel. Spread the acetone over the painted surfaces. Then light a match and fire it up!!! That’s the only thing that’s going to save that tub of shit!!!!!!!!!!!!
Late to the game, but another way to deactivate the cruise control is by rolling the throttle forward when the cruise is activated. I used to have this feature on my Indian motorcycles. To my surprise and pleasure, the new 2018+ GoldWing has that same ability. NICE.....
Great tips. On disengaging the cruise control, I noticed that you didn't mention that rolling the throttle forward will do the trick. Like your videos as I have recently defected from the "Dark Side".
You have inspired me to get a 2018+. So I did and the absolute first thing I noticed is you cannot close the saddle bags or top box if the FOB is out of range. The bike will beep beep beep and reopen compartment. Interesting.
Thanks Chris great tips just took delivery on my new 2018 Saturday last week. I had an old 05 Wing as well. Great videos man. Keep them coming. I see there is an issue about checking the oil level? There is some conflicts about how to do this from the instruction manual. Checking the oil level on the center stand on level ground on a cold engine can get new riders in trouble.
Thanks. BTW I tried some thing that works on my Indian Roadmaster that I’m trading in. I test drove one yesterday and If you roll the throttle forward it will kick off the cruise control.
Just bought a brand new 2018 model. The standard one that is also manual transmission. Anything I should look out for or hit the dealer up before I take it home in a week?
Thanks again for another excellent video, especially the bungie cord vs. passenger grab rail tip! BTW, P124 in the UG suggests that Hill Start Assist lasts for 3 seconds, vs. 5 seconds but...who's counting? :)
@2:36, now ur tellin me the Cruiseman's not a monster technician and trickster, check out his fully insulated garage, my guess hez in Houston, 100 degree outside but the garage is 50 below......hehehe
Re: Navigation: Can you load routes created on google into the Nav? Also, is there a way to access the usb charging cable in the compartment to charge an exterior devise when it’s closed? Thx in advance!
Goldstrike Highway pegs without a doubt. They are quality made, look great and install on the Wing using the front crash bar and yet, you still can leave all the stock Wing plastic covers keeping the look clean and professional.
Press the SEL button on the dash until the indicator > points to that row of information, the press the SET button to scroll through the 3 different displays (Odometer, Trip A, Trip B)
What do you think about Mack from Traxxion Dynamics? He says the tires have to be change every 4000 miles on the GW due to the bad suspension. They sell a suspension upgrade.
I think very highly of Max, but don't know anyone who changes their tires every 4,000 miles. I have 8,400 miles on my current set and will likely get 10,000 out of them.
@@rarsenio1 Don't let concerns about suspension keep you from buying a 2018-2021 Goldwing. IMO, this bike has the best suspension of any Goldwing in 25 years.
Picked up the tips and tricks on my DCT while playing with it. Tutorials are not very informative!. Just to let you know CM, that I had the trunk rack with the third brake light attached to it installed the other day. Looks real nice. Light adds that extra little "see me" moment. Bad thing about this upgrade is now you have less trunk space!!! What? Yep, with the locking bolts that hold on the trunk rack on the inside of the top case I can no longer get lid to close on my Shoei helmet. Frikkin sucks!!!
My bolts heads are also through the inside top liner. Also made a difference in helmet fit, especially together with the trunk mat. One work around for me was to lay the helmet on its side.
Maybe because my head is big and I wear an XL size Shoei full-face (not modular) helmet, my helmet will only fit in my trunk if I roll up the mat underneath and push the face of the helmet into one of the back corners. Even then, it's a little bit of a push (not a force) to close the trunk lid. I have the Sena 20s communicator on the helmet so that adds and extra quarter of an inch in height to the helmet. It appears to me that anything that intrudes into the truck, such as a bolt head, will likely prevent me from putting my helmet into the trunk.
THX... Very Nice and Smart Vid there my friend.. But, as I see it/this.. (and since I don't own a New 2018 GoldWing Bike (yet..) myself..) I can't help but think that this Video is a sort of "Nit Picking" mode of Yours really.. Cos, as you actually said yourself... This is a Great Bike.. And from all I've seen and learned about the bike myself.. I totally agree with you too.. This is and are things (even though they are very small things.. But, the weakest link in a chain and so on and so on..) things that Honda should resolve and then just give out for free on the newest models and future models to come.. Just to make this GREAT NEW BIKE into a NEWER AND EVEN GREATER BIKE.. Cos, let's just face it.. These are things that some Bikes and some Models of Bikes don't even have as standard on their new bike and Honda now have as standard on this GoldWing Bike.. SO.. The Bike IS and HAVE simply just became an VERY AWESOME BIKE (at least what I think..) HONDA have really just set the STANDARDS on Bikes with this new Model.. Right..??
Had difficulty starting my 2018 DCT this morning, it had a good wash last evening and left overnight this morning switched it on and wouldn’t swing but radio etc worked left for a bit then tried a few times and then it started however the engine light remains on do you suspect water?
If you want a dark screen set “Source” to auxiliary. If you have no auxiliary plugged in, all that will show is the small abbreviation “aux.” in white on a black screen. Much less distracting.
I’m assuming the bike has to be on a hill for the hill assist to work. Tried it in my level garage and couldn’t get the hill assist light to go white no matter how many times I squeezed the front brake.
wondering. you may know, as a GW owner, you now have a new GW, will a trailer hitch/mount void warranty if they dont make them, oh and does your G/F watch your vids quote"2018 honda dont have enough storage for her make up " if honda does listen to owners now next generation may um have lipstick holders?,dry storage for make up brush?storage near warmth of motor for foundation??? and women may ask their partners to go riding more often becareful you could be responsible for this lol
Hey sir. Did you notice that the bike is limiting itself on just the second gear? From 4000 to 5500rpm.? Like there is a flat spot on the power curve..
@@cruisemansgarage any riding mode, with the transmition in manual mode. Hold it in second gear. Accelerate from as low rpm as it can to red line, Its when most noticable... Thankyou sir.. Greatly apriciated.. Pardon my english..
To cancel the cruise control I always just pull the clutch lever in slightly, just the free play in the lever, that will cancel the cruise control, but that won't work too well on the DCT with no clutch lever. LOL
I do the same. I used to roll off the throttle backward to disengage cruise, but I found the sudden canceling of the cruise to jar the smooth ride and kind of felt like I was NOT doing the drivetrain (shaft) any favors.
I don't know how to turn on criuse control... I press the button but if I move my right hand...it starts slowing... Tnx for bike start shortcut...I always use it..
Great tips, Chris. I watched this video about the time I bought my '18 GW Tour DCT in Pearl (same as yours!) but I just reviewed it again to be reminded of a couple of things I had forgotten. On another subject, snce you have a DCT, I would like to ask if your DCT ever clacked through a few gear teeth before latching into first? I've owned my bike for ten days and it's happened twice. The DCT grinds a few teeth on acceleration from stop before getting into gear. Both times after sitting a few moments at a stop light. I've talked to service at my dealer on this past Friday morning as the shop opened and they wrote up a maintenance form and said they would call Honda about what to do. No call back on Friday or Saturday. Tomorrow, Monday, I'll follow up with them. In the meantime, I'm curious if this has happened to you or anyone reading this.
I also have the white DCT Tour, mine has experienced "gear grinding" (I'm assuming it's the same as what you're describing). I've got just over 5,000 miles and it's done it twice. I'm not too worried about it at this point.
Been looking at the Goldwing but from this video and a couple other sources/videos on the internet it seems that the fit and finish just isn't there. Disappointing because I have been watching the 2018 since it was announced. Probably gonna go to the FJR instead.
I just bought mine few weeks ago. I notice I can't change the music like skipping a song either on my Bluetooth music like Pandora or change songs on my IPod while the bike is moving and it is only able to be changed only when the bike is in not moving. Is this the case or am I not doing something right?
Thanks for everything you do. I hope to get my 2018 wing in a few months. We will have to make a ride together. I live in Heart of Cajun country! Sub'd and T-up !
Watch Max McCallisters video titled something like "Try again Honda" Max addresses the helmet security issue with a couple vinyl coated cables and some grinding on the factory "lock tab".
I have had two Wings..a 1500 that had massive storage...comfortable ride but wasn't a "sport bike" although my wife and I did several trips through WV and all roads surrounding the Dragon. My 1800 was much more sporty and better adapted to the twisties..but had less luggage and my wife complained of harshness and wind. I loved both, for different reasons, as attested by the 97000 miles on my 1800. Just wondering if Honda has abandoned the guys like me who want a descend "sporty" ride...but bought their Wing simply "to go places I wouldn't otherwise go"? After all...when you get to a point where you can afford a $26k bike....most of us aren't the sleek 20 year old sport riders we might have once been... Love the new Wing...but will be keeping my '02 I still love my `02
The same points I had when the wet behind the ears kid at the dealership tried to tell me the future of touring. They parked the 2018 beside my 1500 and I had a laugh at how little it is. I couldn't fit my two helmets in the trunk it looked like a lunchbox next to mine. They added a lot of gee whiz gadgets but turned it into a weekender. No way could I load it for a 2 up trip for two weeks it would have to have a trailer.
Since the Wing GPS is useless while underway, I installed a Garmin Zumo on the handlebars. Not only is it a far superior GPS for multi-route touring, but it does also display your speed as determined by satellite, which is more accurate than the mechanical speedo on the bike. By the way......the Honda speed as indicated by the analog speedo, is about 4 kilometers optimistic (faster).
RE: The trick about starting without first turning the knob to turn on the bike: I hold both the front brake and the red switch at the same time and the bike turns on and starts. Done.
Una consulta, se puede modificar para ver los consumos en Litros y en kilometros?? A query, can be modified to see the consumption in Liters and kilometers? Muchas Gracias
Muchas Gracias por tu respuesta Excelente video, lastima no saber ingles, mi sueño es algún dia poder comprar una en USA y traerla andando a mi país (Argentina) Muchas Gracias Traducción con Google Thank you very much for your answer Excellent video, it hurts not to know English, my dream is some day to be able to buy one in the USA and bring it to my country (Argentina) Thank you so much
I’ve been in my garage twice now for over an hour with the 2018 DCT manual trying to figure out how to display the outside temperature. Any hints anyone?
Cruiseman's Garage, that did it and also showed me how to read the tire pressures and toggle back and forth. Thank you buddy, I really appreciate your site, and am a sub
How are you sir, are you based out of Dallas? I see the radio station 105.3 The Ben & Skin show, which listen too when I'm not listening XM radio. I'm trying to make up my mind if I want to purchase a new or slightly used 2017 Goldwing or a New 2018 Goldwing. Before watching your videos I was convinced that I going to find an 17 Goldwing but now because and you I'm leaning towards 2018. This is my first Goldwing my wife is making me get rid of Kawasaki Ninja ZX 14r. I've had 5 Ninjas over the years and it's time for a change ever since I drove a friend's 2016 Honda Goldwing Touring. Now, I have to have one. So, I'm about 30 days away from paying cash for one.
If you are coming from a Ninja, you will probably find the 2018 more exciting than the 2017. Go test ride a 2018 and I think you will love it. And yes, I live in Carrollton.
For the starting shortcut, if you hold the brake lever and the start switch at the same time the engine will start. That way you only have to press the start button one time.
It’s too bad the Hill Start Assist releases after a few seconds. Poor design. If you are on a steep incline waiting for a long train, this feature is useless. The BMW system will hold the brake indefinitely until the throttle is advanced
Thanks Cruiseman I've been watching a lot of your videos lately just picked up a 2-18 blue dct . Another way to cancel your cruise without taking your hands off of anything is just roll the throttle forward this will cancel the cruise also.
Thank you for the info. I've watched a few of your videos. You're clear, concise and have an excellent delivery. You save the viewer unnecessary frustration. I appreciate what you do.
Awesome, thank you!
Thanks Cruiseman. I learned something this morning. Keep the tips coming. Ride safely.
thank you for all the wonderful tips you provide. I have come across all of the above and you have shown short cuts that i haven't quite figured out yet. Not only are they helpful but also show a safe operation while riding.
Today at my local Honda dealer , i got to try the 2018 Goldwing dct . Im on my 5th goldwing . Have driven 1000s of miles up through the years ! But holy smokes , what a bike !!! when i first stradeled the bike i, i could not beleive how light it seemed ! ive been lucky up through the years that ive tried every model of the wing from 1975 - to 2018 . You lucky b------s in the states will pay under 28 000 for a goldwing tour ! Here in Norway , the same bike costs 59318 dollars !!! Really hope i win the lottery soon ! :-) Greeting from a die hard Goldwing fan in Norway
They have the leftover 2018 for $23,000
Crazy thing is if you look at the salvage market you can see these wings with very minor superficial damage selling for under 9K (us) I'm keeping my eye out for one now.
Great tips thank you. From England. Just bought my first Goldwing, a new Bagger 6speed. Chuffed to bits. Subscribed 👍
Never slam anything. It’s always about press and fit. Couldn’t agree more. Rear seat auxiliary storage and bungee attachment points, absolutely correct. Beautiful bike. Perusal, great immediate use info CruiseMan. Thank you.
I'm curious if the bungee trick around the handholds could be adapted to stabilize the rear part of the bike on a trailer? I wouldn't use bungee cords, of course, but there are ties to use for tie-down strap attachments on the front of the bike that I bought from the dealer when the dealer showed me how to put those ties just above the front fender on the shaft to attach tie-down straps.
To cancel cruise control, twist the throttle as if you are rolling off the power. For using bungees on the grab handle I use small size soft ties . Keeps the length of the bungees shorter and is more versatile as well as easier.
Good tips...I'll be getting my 2020 Goldwing in the next few weeks....I can't wait to try all your tips. Thanks Cruiseman!! I love the details in all your videos also!! (I'm a Machinist) Stay Safe!
Another great video. Want to add that another way to come out of mute is to tap the volume up one time. This will take the speakers out of mute.
Good tip! I did not know that.
great vid, lots of info, no frills just interestin stuff i didn't know.....wish he can doa vid for w/old years like the F6B series?
Thank you for all your advice. I purchased a DCT Pearl Hawkseye Blue last monday. Picking it up at the dealer in Belgium the day after tomorrow.
Congrats on the new bike!
Thanks so much for the tips. Really useful. I'd read somewhere about Hill Start Assist but hadn't tried using it until now. The tip about opening the glovebox was the best for me. That darned mechanism really gave me problems until I watched your video. I was going to raise it with the dealership on its first service as I just couldn't get it to open reliably. Now I know exactly how to open it and it works every time. Anyway, thank you once again for your incisive help.
To cancel the cruise control, you can roll the throttle toward the closed position, from the throttle neutral position. It's in the owners manual. It is the easiest way as your hand should already be on it.
Thank you so much for those useful tips. Ride safe!
Excellent video. Got my Goldwing 2 days ago and headset. Feeling overwhelmed with how much I have to set up!
OK, I've put on about 2500 kilometers on my new 2019 Wing Tour. I've installed Lidlox on the bars for locking my helmet to the bike, fog light surrounds for a little bling, a protective film made to fit the dash ( the Honda dash plastic scratches just by looking at it), rear seat handrail brackets to allow bungee cord attachments but BY FAR, the best addition was a set of HELIBARS. They raise the bars 5/8 " and pull them back 2 3/4" for a more upright sitting position. The bike instantly seems more comforatable in this position and shoulder and back strain are greatly reduced on all day rides.
Doug, what protective film did you use? Am thinking of having the bike wrapped to protect the paint job.
Great tip on the trunk latch, as on all previous models that light is annoying as the trunk is probably locked just not all the way but that stupid light is on. I normally just disable the latch switch on the trunk which fixed that issue. The saddle bag thing is good as one could actually have the bag open while riding so in that case the warning light is a good thing. I have a 2018 coming in next week and am anxious to see how well I like it. These tips will also come in handy.
Thanks for the tips. Is there a way to shut off the display completely?
Great video. I like the white for visibility but the blue is sleeker. Both my wife and sister prefer the blue.
Thanks now you make me to thinking again of buying Goldwing with dct.
Very informative thank you! I pick my silver DCT this Wednesday! I've been a Harley bagger rider since 1994, looking forward to getting my "Wings" :)
Cool! You will love it.
I picked up my Silver DCT four days ago. Love the color but oh my - that matte finish is going to be difficult to maintain and no info from Honda to help me do so.
Lance Le May what I would do to maintain the Honda finish, use high grade acetone and a micro fiber towel. Spread the acetone over the painted surfaces. Then light a match and fire it up!!! That’s the only thing that’s going to save that tub of shit!!!!!!!!!!!!
S S sounds like another intelligent Harley rider in all his wisdom
@@XXX-qk2cq I will follow that tip. Thanks man!
Thanks for the tips. On cruise control cancel I just close the throttle it’s a very short throw to kill it
Had that on the previous Wing too.
Hill start assist is a great innovation !
Thank you very much ! 😀
Late to the game, but another way to deactivate the cruise control is by rolling the throttle forward when the cruise is activated. I used to have this feature on my Indian motorcycles. To my surprise and pleasure, the new 2018+ GoldWing has that same ability. NICE.....
Great tips. On disengaging the cruise control, I noticed that you didn't mention that rolling the throttle forward will do the trick. Like your videos as I have recently defected from the "Dark Side".
Yeah, I failed to mention it because it is not something unique to the 2018 model. But, that is another option.
You have inspired me to get a 2018+. So I did and the absolute first thing I noticed is you cannot close the saddle bags or top box if the FOB is out of range. The bike will beep beep beep and reopen compartment. Interesting.
you also can cancel the cruise control by rotating the gas handle forward.
Thanks Chris great tips just took delivery on my new 2018 Saturday last week. I had an old 05 Wing as well. Great videos man. Keep them coming. I see there is an issue about checking the oil level? There is some conflicts about how to do this from the instruction manual. Checking the oil level on the center stand on level ground on a cold engine can get new riders in trouble.
Congrats on the new ride. I just check my oil on the center stand.
Thanks. BTW I tried some thing that works on my Indian Roadmaster that I’m trading in. I test drove one yesterday and If you roll the throttle forward it will kick off the cruise control.
If you have the bike off, hold the front brake and hit the start button it will instantly start as well.
Wow, I just learned another great tip!
Absolutely frikkin awesome! I have already been frustrated with the glove box and closing the trunk. Great tips!!
Just bought a brand new 2018 model. The standard one that is also manual transmission. Anything I should look out for or hit the dealer up before I take it home in a week?
great information. subscribed from saudi arabia
Welcome!
You can also twist the throttle back to cancel crusie control
Watching this but probably never own a goldwing i would love thou i own a fjr 2002 and love it maybe one day a goldwing can be possible
Good Video - Hope I get my 2020 Goldwing soon - So I can try all your great tips Thanks!!
I have noticed the walking feature seems to work better if you pull in the front brake first, then hit the button.
Great info👍
When connected to helmet, do you have to disconnect helmet connection before you can radio back to speaker? Thanks
No. There is a AUDIO switch on the center console. Press it and it toggles between speakers and headset.
Thank you very much,very interesting !
Thanks for another great informative video Cruiseman.
TY for the video ! Why Honda does not make TOP LOADING Saddlle Bags is something I'll never understand ? Lol
Excellent info.
Great and very clearly. how do change the home address on the navigation?
Another video coming soon on that.
Thank you, good info!
Thanks again for another excellent video, especially the bungie cord vs. passenger grab rail tip! BTW, P124 in the UG suggests that Hill Start Assist lasts for 3 seconds, vs. 5 seconds but...who's counting? :)
Maybe I am counting too quickly :)
Outstanding as always, thanks Chris
@2:36, now ur tellin me the Cruiseman's not a monster technician and trickster, check out his fully insulated garage, my guess hez in Houston, 100 degree outside but the garage is 50 below......hehehe
Re: Navigation: Can you load routes created on google into the Nav? Also, is there a way to access the usb charging cable in the compartment to charge an exterior devise when it’s closed? Thx in advance!
Do you have any information on adding highway pegs to the new 1800's? Thank you.
I know that many are currently in development. I have seen a couple out there, but none that I like.
Goldstrike Highway pegs without a doubt. They are quality made, look great and install on the Wing using the front crash bar and yet, you still can leave all the stock Wing plastic covers keeping the look clean and professional.
Do you know how can switch from TRIP A tp TRIP B and odometer on the little screen on the left that has the temp and the tire pressure?
Press the SEL button on the dash until the indicator > points to that row of information, the press the SET button to scroll through the 3 different displays (Odometer, Trip A, Trip B)
Very usefull knowledge.Thank you so much.
What do you think about Mack from Traxxion Dynamics? He says the tires have to be change every 4000 miles on the GW due to the bad suspension. They sell a suspension upgrade.
I think very highly of Max, but don't know anyone who changes their tires every 4,000 miles. I have 8,400 miles on my current set and will likely get 10,000 out of them.
@@cruisemansgarage, thanks, your response is appreciated. I’m just getting information before I buy a GW.
@@rarsenio1 Don't let concerns about suspension keep you from buying a 2018-2021 Goldwing. IMO, this bike has the best suspension of any Goldwing in 25 years.
@@cruisemansgarage, have you noticed any tire cupping?
Picked up the tips and tricks on my DCT while playing with it. Tutorials are not very informative!. Just to let you know CM, that I had the trunk rack with the third brake light attached to it installed the other day. Looks real nice. Light adds that extra little "see me" moment. Bad thing about this upgrade is now you have less trunk space!!! What? Yep, with the locking bolts that hold on the trunk rack on the inside of the top case I can no longer get lid to close on my Shoei helmet. Frikkin sucks!!!
Meant to say the Honda's tutorials are not informative! Your inputs are great!!
Seriously? The bolts extend through the inside top liner? Wow.
My bolts heads are also through the inside top liner. Also made a difference in helmet fit, especially together with the trunk mat. One work around for me was to lay the helmet on its side.
Maybe because my head is big and I wear an XL size Shoei full-face (not modular) helmet, my helmet will only fit in my trunk if I roll up the mat underneath and push the face of the helmet into one of the back corners. Even then, it's a little bit of a push (not a force) to close the trunk lid. I have the Sena 20s communicator on the helmet so that adds and extra quarter of an inch in height to the helmet. It appears to me that anything that intrudes into the truck, such as a bolt head, will likely prevent me from putting my helmet into the trunk.
THX... Very Nice and Smart Vid there my friend.. But, as I see it/this.. (and since I don't own a New 2018 GoldWing Bike (yet..) myself..) I can't help but think that this Video is a sort of "Nit Picking" mode of Yours really.. Cos, as you actually said yourself... This is a Great Bike.. And from all I've seen and learned about the bike myself.. I totally agree with you too.. This is and are things (even though they are very small things.. But, the weakest link in a chain and so on and so on..) things that Honda should resolve and then just give out for free on the newest models and future models to come.. Just to make this GREAT NEW BIKE into a NEWER AND EVEN GREATER BIKE.. Cos, let's just face it.. These are things that some Bikes and some Models of Bikes don't even have as standard on their new bike and Honda now have as standard on this GoldWing Bike.. SO.. The Bike IS and HAVE simply just became an VERY AWESOME BIKE (at least what I think..) HONDA have really just set the STANDARDS on Bikes with this new Model.. Right..??
Had difficulty starting my 2018 DCT this morning, it had a good wash last evening and left overnight this morning switched it on and wouldn’t swing but radio etc worked left for a bit then tried a few times and then it started however the engine light remains on do you suspect water?
If you want a dark screen set “Source” to auxiliary. If you have no auxiliary plugged in, all that will show is the small abbreviation “aux.” in white on a black screen. Much less distracting.
I’m assuming the bike has to be on a hill for the hill assist to work. Tried it in my level garage and couldn’t get the hill assist light to go white no matter how many times I squeezed the front brake.
Were you in gear? It won't engage in Neutral.
have you got a trailer mount/hitch on the gold wing yet,do honda make them?
Soon
wondering. you may know, as a GW owner, you now have a new GW, will a trailer hitch/mount void warranty if they dont make them, oh and does your G/F watch your vids quote"2018 honda dont have enough storage for her make up " if honda does listen to owners now next generation may um have lipstick holders?,dry storage for make up brush?storage near warmth of motor for foundation??? and women may ask their partners to go riding more often becareful you could be responsible for this lol
cameron law hitch will not void warranty.
Hey sir. Did you notice that the bike is limiting itself on just the second gear? From 4000 to 5500rpm.? Like there is a flat spot on the power curve..
Have not noticed that, but I will check it out
@@cruisemansgarage any riding mode, with the transmition in manual mode. Hold it in second gear. Accelerate from as low rpm as it can to red line, Its when most noticable... Thankyou sir.. Greatly apriciated.. Pardon my english..
Has the overheating problem been solved in the 2020-2021 models??
I have never heard of an overheating problem on a Goldwing.
@@cruisemansgarage There is an entire forum on the internet for that. Tha't why I asked
What is the little lever in the right side of the handbar?
It is used to change the drive mode (TOUR > SPORT > ECON > RAIN)
To cancel the cruise control I always just pull the clutch lever in slightly, just the free play in the lever, that will cancel the cruise control, but that won't work too well on the DCT with no clutch lever. LOL
I do the same. I used to roll off the throttle backward to disengage cruise, but I found the sudden canceling of the cruise to jar the smooth ride and kind of felt like I was NOT doing the drivetrain (shaft) any favors.
I don't know how to turn on criuse control... I press the button but if I move my right hand...it starts slowing... Tnx for bike start shortcut...I always use it..
Great tips, Chris. I watched this video about the time I bought my '18 GW Tour DCT in Pearl (same as yours!) but I just reviewed it again to be reminded of a couple of things I had forgotten. On another subject, snce you have a DCT, I would like to ask if your DCT ever clacked through a few gear teeth before latching into first? I've owned my bike for ten days and it's happened twice. The DCT grinds a few teeth on acceleration from stop before getting into gear. Both times after sitting a few moments at a stop light. I've talked to service at my dealer on this past Friday morning as the shop opened and they wrote up a maintenance form and said they would call Honda about what to do. No call back on Friday or Saturday. Tomorrow, Monday, I'll follow up with them. In the meantime, I'm curious if this has happened to you or anyone reading this.
I also have the white DCT Tour, mine has experienced "gear grinding" (I'm assuming it's the same as what you're describing). I've got just over 5,000 miles and it's done it twice. I'm not too worried about it at this point.
Don. I have never hear that noise you are describing. Anxious to hear what you find out from the dealer.
Been looking at the Goldwing but from this video and a couple other sources/videos on the internet it seems that the fit and finish just isn't there. Disappointing because I have been watching the 2018 since it was announced. Probably gonna go to the FJR instead.
I just bought mine few weeks ago. I notice I can't change the music like skipping a song either on my Bluetooth music like Pandora or change songs on my IPod while the bike is moving and it is only able to be changed only when the bike is in not moving. Is this the case or am I not doing something right?
What mounts are you using for the under mirror wind deflectors shown at 3:00 into the video?
Thanks for everything you do. I hope to get my 2018 wing in a few months. We will have to make a ride together. I live in Heart of Cajun country! Sub'd and T-up !
Chris, what are your tips for securing two helmets?
Watch Max McCallisters video titled something like "Try again Honda" Max addresses the helmet security issue with a couple vinyl coated cables and some grinding on the factory "lock tab".
Great video!!
Oil change, the manual says 4000 miles. I just can't do that. So how about a video for changing the oil and the transmission filter?
Byron, that will be covered on my 2018 Gold Wing Maintenance series.
Looking forward to them. When do you expect to publish them?
I have had two Wings..a 1500 that had massive storage...comfortable ride but wasn't a "sport bike" although my wife and I did several trips through WV and all roads surrounding the Dragon. My 1800 was much more sporty and better adapted to the twisties..but had less luggage and my wife complained of harshness and wind. I loved both, for different reasons, as attested by the 97000 miles on my 1800.
Just wondering if Honda has abandoned the guys like me who want a descend "sporty" ride...but bought their Wing simply "to go places I wouldn't otherwise go"? After all...when you get to a point where you can afford a $26k bike....most of us aren't the sleek 20 year old sport riders we might have once been...
Love the new Wing...but will be keeping my '02
I still love my `02
The same points I had when the wet behind the ears kid at the dealership tried to tell me the future of touring. They parked the 2018 beside my 1500 and I had a laugh at how little it is. I couldn't fit my two helmets in the trunk it looked like a lunchbox next to mine. They added a lot of gee whiz gadgets but turned it into a weekender. No way could I load it for a 2 up trip for two weeks it would have to have a trailer.
Thanks for the great tips
is there a video on how to remove trunk on 2018 goldwing
Yes, check out Max Mc Callister,, traxxion dynamicc UA-cam
Without reading all the comments, is there a way to display MPH on the screen. ?
Unfortunately, no.
Since the Wing GPS is useless while underway, I installed a Garmin Zumo on the handlebars. Not only is it a far superior GPS for multi-route touring, but it does also display your speed as determined by satellite, which is more accurate than the mechanical speedo on the bike. By the way......the Honda speed as indicated by the analog speedo, is about 4 kilometers optimistic (faster).
RE: The trick about starting without first turning the knob to turn on the bike: I hold both the front brake and the red switch at the same time and the bike turns on and starts. Done.
Do you have a video on how to remove the battery on GW tour dct 2018.
Nice+
Is there a youtube showing how to change the key fob battery 2018 Honda gl1800?
Una consulta, se puede modificar para ver los consumos en Litros y en kilometros??
A query, can be modified to see the consumption in Liters and kilometers?
Muchas Gracias
Yes, you can switch settings to liters and kilometers.
Sí, puedes cambiar la configuración a litros y kilómetros.
Muchas Gracias por tu respuesta
Excelente video, lastima no saber ingles, mi sueño es algún dia poder comprar una en USA y traerla andando a mi país (Argentina)
Muchas Gracias
Traducción con Google
Thank you very much for your answer
Excellent video, it hurts not to know English, my dream is some day to be able to buy one in the USA and bring it to my country (Argentina)
Thank you so much
Beautiful bike 👍
Im 5 ft 7 . Am I too short for a2018 DTC Honda Goldwing My inseam is 29 in.
Not in my opinion. It sits pretty low. But go sit on one and try it.
Thanks buddy
I enjoyed this video and I don’t even own this bike 😆
Does it show miles to empty?
Yes, on the dash.
yes the display shows miles to empty
I’ve been in my garage twice now for over an hour with the 2018 DCT manual trying to figure out how to display the outside temperature. Any hints anyone?
Hit the Sel button until the top left display is highlighted then press the Set button until you see the temp
Cruiseman's Garage, that did it and also showed me how to read the tire pressures and toggle back and forth. Thank you buddy, I really appreciate your site, and am a sub
@@MarkSmith-js2pu Glad it worked for you!
Set toggles among the choices on each of the three levels. That is not intuitive.
How are you sir, are you based out of Dallas? I see the radio station 105.3 The Ben & Skin show, which listen too when I'm not listening XM radio. I'm trying to make up my mind if I want to purchase a new or slightly used 2017 Goldwing or a New 2018 Goldwing. Before watching your videos I was convinced that I going to find an 17 Goldwing but now because and you I'm leaning towards 2018. This is my first Goldwing my wife is making me get rid of Kawasaki Ninja ZX 14r. I've had 5 Ninjas over the years and it's time for a change ever since I drove a friend's 2016 Honda Goldwing Touring. Now, I have to have one. So, I'm about 30 days away from paying cash for one.
If you are coming from a Ninja, you will probably find the 2018 more exciting than the 2017. Go test ride a 2018 and I think you will love it. And yes, I live in Carrollton.
I wish it showed elapsed time and mileage for the day, instead of since the engine was started.
when I use apple car play and get a phone call I hang up the music go in and out I have to restart the bike to play right
For the starting shortcut, if you hold the brake lever and the start switch at the same time the engine will start. That way you only have to press the start button one time.
They should make a goldwing without out the electronics.
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
If I'm going to pay £30k for a bike I want everything on it to be working otherwise the dealer is going to get to know how it feels to be harassed,
T h a n k Y o u !!!
I would purchase freaking civic @ this price simple
But, the Civic would not be nearly as much fun!
K1600 GTL
No motorcycle is without shortcomings.
@@cruisemansgarage im just saying BMW is better
BMW = over engineered
It’s too bad the Hill Start Assist releases after a few seconds. Poor design. If you are on a steep incline waiting for a long train, this feature is useless. The BMW system will hold the brake indefinitely until the throttle is advanced