THANK GOD!!!!!!!!! My battery is dead on my 2021 GW. I can't get the left panel off because battery is dead. I searched everywhere and I found your video and you gave me the answers. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
Don't be so hard on yourself. I think it is a very good video. You were concise with the explanation. It doesn't seem like a hard or complex procedure. You did good man. And the lighting in you shop/garage seems to be fine or you compensated well. Picture looks good to me. Of course I'm not an expert, but neither is most of your audience. Kudos! Ride safely and have fun.
Wish I had known that today. For whatever reason my Wing lost contact with the key fob while riding down the interstate..making my dash completely useless and shutting off the speedo. Not sure if they are related but it’s at the dealer now. However I did have my code on my key fob and wish I knew how to use that to restart the bike. Live and learn..thnx for the visual..better than the manual 😂
Yes sir, I figured that out when I owned my last Goldwing, and I've figured it out with my Harley to, and it's nice to know this for sure, just in case the battery in the fob goes bad then just enter the code that you programed to the bike and then you really don't need the fob, good job brother, I'm sure it will help others out 💯✌️😎
Very informative video. Now I know how to help a 2018+ GOLDWING owner if they need it. Because I can tell you that probably 99% of owners don't know that and will never take the time you took to learn it. Good on you Moose. BTW, the lighting is fine.
NOW YOU DID IT! Ahhhhhhhh! Everyone is going to be rushing out and buying a new Gold Wing! I was looking and I already found a luggage rack for the trunk. Now my travel storage worries are no more. And if I could lower my payments! Win Win! Thanks and I can't wait to see what you bought for the new girl. Ride Safe
Thanks for making the video. Lots of people don't bother to read up on the emergency feature, unless it's too late. My dealer had no idea how to work gps, along with saving channels to radio / SiriusXM.
Its a shame, I think the dealers should be the experts, but in actuality, they are just trying to sell, don't take the time to really learn their products. To bad.
Great video! I needed to see this. I have the same exact wing that you and Mike have. I don’t know if you like your seat or not, I don’t like it. I ended up getting the ultimate seat set. Seat, riders backrest and passenger backrest. The set works with factory controls and is way comfortable! I don’t even think about the seat when riding anymore. When I sat all the way back on the stock seat it would hurt my tailbone. This new seat, I sit all the way back and no problems. I definitely recommend it to everyone that can’t stand their stock seat.
I have not gotten to spend much time in the saddle due to winter here in Michigan, but, I am very interested in hearing more about this seat, is there a certain website I should look at to get more information? Thanks, Ride safe.
IMHO folks are too eager to jump on the need a new seat deal. They don’t give the stock seat a chance to break in. Mine was uncomfortable too when it was new. Granted it took close to a year and several thousand miles but it’s fine now. Save your money and get lots of other stuff. 😜
great Video ya did a good job explaining HOW TO....... the phone storage for the codes is a great idea as well. as I always have my phone in my jacket pocket just is case I drive off a cliff some place lol I can hopefully dial 011 n get help and the chances of someone stealing my jacket off my back is slim to none.. and another idea for the codes is have them printed inside your helmet or sewn into your jack some place. I think they made that rear cover over the key hole was a safety thing as well.
Congrats again brother and I’m a little concerned. Both you and Mike had a Road King, and I now have a Road King. You both had ultras and I have an ultra. Should I just go by the gold wing now?
Yes get the Wing. It only took a M8 King to get me off the junker Harley. Well that and two new AMF bikes in the day. Thank God I never wasted money on a Ultra Junker.
Besides the FOB #, write down your key number also. I think the idea of the longer key (I think they call it the emergency key in the manual) is to keep it in your wallet or on a key ring in your pocket, in case you lose the FOB with the key in it. This way you have a way to unlock that cylinder. Yes, the saddlebags must be left open for this crazy procedure to work (I tried - doesn't work when they are closed). I just put the Gold Strike highway pegs on mine yesterday - highly recommended.
That's about the neatest thing I've seen in some time! A bit more convoluted than the Harley method, but I don't even remember the code I set summer before last when you helped me set it up, lol
Hi Moose.... I have my dad's Goldwing and there is no key and I can't get a locksmith to even come help me! Any ideas on how to remove the unit to find the key code? Online directions? Thanks!
I must have missed a step. how do you get the fuel button door open if the fob is dead? I did watch a video where a small neat hole can be drilled in the fuel button door to give access to the button release if the fob is dead. they drilled the hole which couldnt have been bigger than 5/16 through the plastic door. then they used a plastic button fastener to plug the hole..
You don't open the door, the button used to key in the code is the button that would normally open the door for access to the fuel door button. All the information is entered with the button on the outside of the bike. I assume once the bike is running that the door can be opened.
I'm sure I will when I get to ride it more, on the day I got it I didn't, but, I also had it fresh in my mind that I was on an auto, so, I bet that helped. It is so going to happen, LOL.
I only included approx. 4 digits if memory serves, LOL. I tried to make sure that I didn't put them all in. At least the key would be needed to do any real damage, since the saddle bag has to be released via the cylinder. I tried to be cautious when editing it. Guess if I go out and my bike is missing one day I'll know I got it wrong. LMAO. Thanks for watching.
I’m not entirely sure. I would think a dealer that is capable of making keys should either be able to get that information from the VIN. If you find out for sure let me know. I would be interested in that information. I imagine there must be a way. People buy used wings would need the code.
My 2022 Goldwing emergency codes didn't come with the bike when I purchased it from a private seller. I went to three different Honda dealers to see if I could purchase the two codes. Each dealer told me they couldn't be duplicated. I wrote Honda corporate who were helpful. They required a photo copy of the owners papers along with a copy of my drivers license. After a few days they sent me the codes that were assigned to the bike.
Mine are in a folder around here someplace Lol. I did put the codes in my phone, basically created a Contact in my phone book, then if I need them on the road I can access them. Of course, I have to remember how to perform the procedure, they didn’t make it simple by any means.
@@moose3971 Interesting. Works for me but never seen any bike not come with one. I have plenty I can keep with me no worries. Just figured it would be hidden somewhere lol. Just for kicks I test rode a few Harleys the other day out of boredom. Fun to look at and hear but to ride the performance still isn't there for me. The CVO is comfy if I had to choose but, got back on the GoldWing and was like WOW, I love my bike. :)
@@moose3971 Second, I wonder if there's a way to have a video conference on UA-cam lol. I'm so bored, would love some Q&A sessions on our Goldwing, always something to learn.
Hi . I lost the goldwing 2018 remote, I bought a new remote, and I tried the same way as you did, but in the end it does not work and makes an intermittent whistle sound. Can you tell me what to do?
I'm not positive. I know there is a way to program the new keyfob system. Buy I have never done it. I believe it would need programmed first. I wouldn't think it would have any direct effect on performing what I did in the video. If you followed step by step, I would think it would work. I know you have to open the saddle bags in the exact order, or it will not work properly. Sorry I can't be more help.
@@moose3971 Hello my friend, thank you for your interaction with me. I did the same steps several times, but I get the same problem and I hope to find a solution to the problem. Honda dealer wants a lot of money to change the whole system
Interesting info. Is that the stock windshield, as l noticed it is curved at the sides? Most of the windshields l have seen on the new Goldwings and the one that l demo rode, were straight along the sides. Oh, Thanks for the sub. Subbed back, :-). Safe Travels.
Something a guy should practice at least once a year. My sales guy didn’t tell me anything about this process when I bought my new Wing, nothing. I almost threw away that tag with the codes on it.
It’s no surprise that a multi line Honda dealer doesn’t know Jack. Way too many products and the staff is either never around long enough or the dealership doesn’t sell enough Gold Wings. But it is still confounding after nearly 45 years why Honda corporate allows this unacceptable practice and then allocates a Gold Wing(s) to such unqualified dealers. These premium bikes aught only be sold through authorized L5 volume dealerships with a Corporate certified Sales and Service department. It’s unconscionable to sell a premium motorcycle, at $30k+ without sufficient knowledge. My dealership here in North Texas, DFW Honda, is a high volume L5 high yearly volume Gold Wing dealer. With over 25+ years this dealership knows with “unconscious competence” all about all generations of Honda Gold Wings. My 22 Ultra Blue DCT Airbag is my 3rd Gold Wing. The scary part about owning a Gold Wing always has been when you’re out touring and you are flat stuck having to rely on any of these unqualified dealerships for service. Luckily that hasn’t happened. Knock on wood. Thank you Lord. To Harley Davidsons credit. It’s dealership networks seems infinite. But that’s another video where we talk about the difference between the motorcycles. But dealership qualifications across the nation and around the world has to be part of that discussion. For sure. God helpful video Moose. Thank you kindly.
Interesting, I know for the Harley, I carried an extra 2032 battery on trips, hopefully it was good, LOL, wouldn't that be a bitch if the spare battery was dead, LOL
Yeah, well, what can ya do, by the way, you can also test the status of your key fob when starting the bike, if the little key icon comes on then turns off the battery is fine, if it flashes 5 times, you need a battery, if it flashes continuously, you left your key fob someplace after starting the bike. Little more knowledge for ya. LOL
Its a good idea, I remember mine for the HD, I will wait, then soon I shall steal it back with the code, LMAO, just kidding, but the codes are very helpful in a pinch.
THANK GOD!!!!!!!!!
My battery is dead on my 2021 GW. I can't get the left panel off because battery is dead. I searched everywhere and I found your video and you gave me the answers. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
Been there. Bad feeling in deed. Glad it was helpful.
Don't be so hard on yourself. I think it is a very good video. You were concise with the explanation. It doesn't seem like a hard or complex procedure. You did good man.
And the lighting in you shop/garage seems to be fine or you compensated well. Picture looks good to me. Of course I'm not an expert, but neither is most of your audience. Kudos!
Ride safely and have fun.
Thanks, I think the Olympus camera did a good job with the lighting.
Your vid was one of the first things I did when the bike was new. And, I also put the key codes in my phone. Great minds think alike. 😉
Wish I had known that today. For whatever reason my Wing lost contact with the key fob while riding down the interstate..making my dash completely useless and shutting off the speedo. Not sure if they are related but it’s at the dealer now. However I did have my code on my key fob and wish I knew how to use that to restart the bike. Live and learn..thnx for the visual..better than the manual 😂
Yes sir, I figured that out when I owned my last Goldwing, and I've figured it out with my Harley to, and it's nice to know this for sure, just in case the battery in the fob goes bad then just enter the code that you programed to the bike and then you really don't need the fob, good job brother, I'm sure it will help others out 💯✌️😎
Very informative video. Now I know how to help a 2018+ GOLDWING owner if they need it. Because I can tell you that probably 99% of owners don't know that and will never take the time you took to learn it. Good on you Moose. BTW, the lighting is fine.
I just hope I never need to use it, lol, but I am sure one day I will.
@@moose3971 probably not if you keep new batteries in the the fob,👍
NOW YOU DID IT! Ahhhhhhhh! Everyone is going to be rushing out and buying a new Gold Wing! I was looking and I already found a luggage rack for the trunk. Now my travel storage worries are no more. And if I could lower my payments! Win Win! Thanks and I can't wait to see what you bought for the new girl. Ride Safe
Thank you very much for taking the time to do this video I learned a lot… Thank you for explaining Honda‘s idiocy too 😎
Thanks for making the video. Lots of people don't bother to read up on the emergency feature, unless it's too late. My dealer had no idea how to work gps, along with saving channels to radio / SiriusXM.
Its a shame, I think the dealers should be the experts, but in actuality, they are just trying to sell, don't take the time to really learn their products. To bad.
Great video! I needed to see this. I have the same exact wing that you and Mike have. I don’t know if you like your seat or not, I don’t like it. I ended up getting the ultimate seat set. Seat, riders backrest and passenger backrest. The set works with factory controls and is way comfortable! I don’t even think about the seat when riding anymore. When I sat all the way back on the stock seat it would hurt my tailbone. This new seat, I sit all the way back and no problems. I definitely recommend it to everyone that can’t stand their stock seat.
I have not gotten to spend much time in the saddle due to winter here in Michigan, but, I am very interested in hearing more about this seat, is there a certain website I should look at to get more information? Thanks, Ride safe.
IMHO folks are too eager to jump on the need a new seat deal. They don’t give the stock seat a chance to break in. Mine was uncomfortable too when it was new. Granted it took close to a year and several thousand miles but it’s fine now. Save your money and get lots of other stuff. 😜
great Video ya did a good job explaining HOW TO....... the phone storage for the codes is a great idea as well. as I always have my phone in my jacket pocket just is case I drive off a cliff some place lol I can hopefully dial 011 n get help and the chances of someone stealing my jacket off my back is slim to none.. and another idea for the codes is have them printed inside your helmet or sewn into your jack some place. I think they made that rear cover over the key hole was a safety thing as well.
The idea of placing them in the liner of the jacket or helmet would be a good idea.
Congrats again brother and I’m a little concerned. Both you and Mike had a Road King, and I now have a Road King. You both had ultras and I have an ultra. Should I just go by the gold wing now?
YES
Yes get the Wing. It only took a M8 King to get me off the junker Harley. Well that and two new AMF bikes in the day. Thank God I never wasted money on a Ultra Junker.
Remember, I still have the Road King, LOL
@@moose3971 I'm sorry,,
If you do, try the DCT, you’ll be amazed.
Your learning and teaching. First I've seen this done. Great info. So many Just don't read the book. Thanks.
Besides the FOB #, write down your key number also. I think the idea of the longer key (I think they call it the emergency key in the manual) is to keep it in your wallet or on a key ring in your pocket, in case you lose the FOB with the key in it. This way you have a way to unlock that cylinder. Yes, the saddlebags must be left open for this crazy procedure to work (I tried - doesn't work when they are closed). I just put the Gold Strike highway pegs on mine yesterday - highly recommended.
Thanks for the idea, I included it in my phone after reading this, it is a weird procedure.
That's about the neatest thing I've seen in some time! A bit more convoluted than the Harley method, but I don't even remember the code I set summer before last when you helped me set it up, lol
Well, good thing is if you start the code process with the key fob in range, the code will show up on your OD.
moose3971 Come again?
Honda accessories are not cheap , I am glad my SGS isn’t that complex but the gold wing is loaded , enjoy and ride safe
Not to mention this thing has screws and clips every where, holy hell, lol.
Very good video, explained and presented very professionally Moose, thank you.
Thanks, gave me a chance to use my Olympus camera lol.
Amigo, great video. Thanks for taking the time to explain the procedures very Deliberate once again thanks and be safe up there
RON McAllister has a way to pull that plastic access for emergency key... And good morning as well.
Is that Max from Traxxion Dynamics? I saw where he made a little pull handle for accessing the key cyclinder.
@@moose3971 I did make a little plate for people to make that job really easy. Please email me, and I'll send you one. max@traxxion.com
@@Traxxion Thanks, I sent you an email. I appreciate it.
The phone contact idea is great, thanks.
That was very interesting man. Always good to know such things.
Hi Moose.... I have my dad's Goldwing and there is no key and I can't get a locksmith to even come help me! Any ideas on how to remove the unit to find the key code? Online directions? Thanks!
You just saved my bacon. Thanks!
Good stuff Moose and time well spent.
I must have missed a step. how do you get the fuel button door open if the fob is dead? I did watch a video where a small neat hole can be drilled in the fuel button door to give access to the button release if the fob is dead. they drilled the hole which couldnt have been bigger than 5/16 through the plastic door. then they used a plastic button fastener to plug the hole..
You don't open the door, the button used to key in the code is the button that would normally open the door for access to the fuel door button. All the information is entered with the button on the outside of the bike. I assume once the bike is running that the door can be opened.
A set of plastic car panel tools would do the trick moose, love the bike, do you still go for the clutch!
I'm sure I will when I get to ride it more, on the day I got it I didn't, but, I also had it fresh in my mind that I was on an auto, so, I bet that helped. It is so going to happen, LOL.
Thanks moose it's very helpful.
You read your number off when you started your bike, might want to edit that out. Ha ha! Be safe and keep the rubber side down
I only included approx. 4 digits if memory serves, LOL. I tried to make sure that I didn't put them all in. At least the key would be needed to do any real damage, since the saddle bag has to be released via the cylinder. I tried to be cautious when editing it. Guess if I go out and my bike is missing one day I'll know I got it wrong. LMAO. Thanks for watching.
Moose, where do you live in Michigan? I live in Macomb Twp
No, Jackson County. Macomb is about 2 hrs from me
How do you go about finding a code for the second key if it didn't have the tag attached to it?
I’m not entirely sure. I would think a dealer that is capable of making keys should either be able to get that information from the VIN. If you find out for sure let me know. I would be interested in that information. I imagine there must be a way. People buy used wings would need the code.
Nice presentation. I mentioned you my video yesterday. Welcome aboard.
My 2022 Goldwing emergency codes didn't come with the bike when I purchased it from a private seller. I went to three different Honda dealers to see if I could purchase the two codes. Each dealer told me they couldn't be duplicated. I wrote Honda corporate who were helpful. They required a photo copy of the owners papers along with a copy of my drivers license. After a few days they sent me the codes that were assigned to the bike.
Mine are in a folder around here someplace Lol. I did put the codes in my phone, basically created a Contact in my phone book, then if I need them on the road I can access them. Of course, I have to remember how to perform the procedure, they didn’t make it simple by any means.
Did our goldwings come with a factory tool kit? If so where located? Can't find one yet on my 2018.
Scotty I’m not aware of a tool kit. I think they figure it will not break down lol.
@@moose3971 Interesting. Works for me but never seen any bike not come with one. I have plenty I can keep with me no worries. Just figured it would be hidden somewhere lol. Just for kicks I test rode a few Harleys the other day out of boredom. Fun to look at and hear but to ride the performance still isn't there for me. The CVO is comfy if I had to choose but, got back on the GoldWing and was like WOW, I love my bike. :)
@@moose3971 Second, I wonder if there's a way to have a video conference on UA-cam lol. I'm so bored, would love some Q&A sessions on our Goldwing, always something to learn.
Scotty yeah I know what you mean. I rode mine to work the last few days. Amazing the power it has in Tour mode. Down right goosey in Sport LOL
How did you open the side compartment to access the button?
You’re not using the button on the inside the panel it’s the button you used to open the door it’s able to be pressed to type of code in.
Gotcha 👍
Thanks for the video.
Hi . I lost the goldwing 2018 remote, I bought a new remote, and I tried the same way as you did, but in the end it does not work and makes an intermittent whistle sound. Can you tell me what to do?
I'm not positive. I know there is a way to program the new keyfob system. Buy I have never done it. I believe it would need programmed first. I wouldn't think it would have any direct effect on performing what I did in the video. If you followed step by step, I would think it would work. I know you have to open the saddle bags in the exact order, or it will not work properly. Sorry I can't be more help.
@@moose3971 Hello my friend, thank you for your interaction with me. I did the same steps several times, but I get the same problem and I hope to find a solution to the problem. Honda dealer wants a lot of money to change the whole system
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Interesting info. Is that the stock windshield, as l noticed it is curved at the sides? Most of the windshields l have seen on the new Goldwings and the one that l demo rode, were straight along the sides. Oh, Thanks for the sub. Subbed back, :-). Safe Travels.
Yeah, it is the stock one, I assume it is the design they have on the newer GW's, although, I don't have a lot of experience in the Honda world yet.
thank u mr 👍
Something a guy should practice at least once a year. My sales guy didn’t tell me anything about this process when I bought my new Wing, nothing. I almost threw away that tag with the codes on it.
I bet that helmet thing might slide through the D rings to lock it if you don’t have room in the tour pac. 😎😎
It’s no surprise that a multi line Honda dealer doesn’t know Jack. Way too many products and the staff is either never around long enough or the dealership doesn’t sell enough Gold Wings. But it is still confounding after nearly 45 years why Honda corporate allows this unacceptable practice and then allocates a Gold Wing(s) to such unqualified dealers. These premium bikes aught only be sold through authorized L5 volume dealerships with a Corporate certified Sales and Service department. It’s unconscionable to sell a premium motorcycle, at $30k+ without sufficient knowledge. My dealership here in North Texas, DFW Honda, is a high volume L5 high yearly volume Gold Wing dealer. With over 25+ years this dealership knows with “unconscious competence” all about all generations of Honda Gold Wings. My 22 Ultra Blue DCT Airbag is my 3rd Gold Wing. The scary part about owning a Gold Wing always has been when you’re out touring and you are flat stuck having to rely on any of these unqualified dealerships for service. Luckily that hasn’t happened. Knock on wood. Thank you Lord. To Harley Davidsons credit. It’s dealership networks seems infinite. But that’s another video where we talk about the difference between the motorcycles. But dealership qualifications across the nation and around the world has to be part of that discussion. For sure. God helpful video Moose. Thank you kindly.
key fob battery last 18 months - spare fob which was never used lasted 18 months and 1 day
Interesting, I know for the Harley, I carried an extra 2032 battery on trips, hopefully it was good, LOL, wouldn't that be a bitch if the spare battery was dead, LOL
Sorry that is Max McAllister
I'm such a dumbass. I never knew any of this! "Welcome to your bike--that you've had for like 9 months, dumbass!"
:-E
Yeah, well, what can ya do, by the way, you can also test the status of your key fob when starting the bike, if the little key icon comes on then turns off the battery is fine, if it flashes 5 times, you need a battery, if it flashes continuously, you left your key fob someplace after starting the bike. Little more knowledge for ya. LOL
RON McAllister at Traxion Engineering
I store my Harley code in phone just in case the fob goes dead 😎😎
Its a good idea, I remember mine for the HD, I will wait, then soon I shall steal it back with the code, LMAO, just kidding, but the codes are very helpful in a pinch.
moose3971 Great idea 😒🧐
Yes that is crrect
Jesus have mercy.....correct