Honda Goldwing GL1800 Fork Seal and Bushing Replacement 2001-05 

Came across this channel when I was checking out goldwings. I must say I love the passion not just for the bike but the craftsmanship they way you like this done how they should be. Being a mechanic myself for 20 + can relate to lot of things. What a bike she's in good hands 🙌 👌

I'm thinking of this commercial from the 1960's that had the slogan "You meet the nicest people on a Honda". I think they were advertising the Honda Dream.

Great video Paul & Kathy, just gotten up a bit ago, had to work last night. I get off at 7 AM get home around 7:20 or something, say Hi honey Bye Honey to Debbie, and sleep to around noon. I gotten up checked my email, and OH MY....LOL the messages and all the great comments on my channel. Lot of great people out there for sure. Wanted to say THANK YOU guys for doing a shout out, and your very kind words. And Thank all the viewers that came over to my channel. I thanked them and answer them back, but did it here too. If I can figure out what I'm doing wrong with the editing the music and things...LOL When you said you gotten a recall on the Goldwing, I was saying oh no...LOL well least its there on the bike ramp... But that was I thought what you first told Luc...LOL Glad to seen Luc on, and enjoyed his very kind words as well. Thank you Luc. Anyway Paul, great job on the Goldwing, looks really great, now its all ready for the Spring time ride along.. LOL Thanks again my friends, stay safe...

Just bought my first Gold Wing . Coincidentally it is a 2003 Candy apple red with 105000 km . That being said I find your videos very interesting . Keep up the good work guys !

Beautiful Ride..Like a Labor of Love I'm sure, well obviously with the details you showed. That Bike will be around along time and a safe fun ride. Thanks Paul for sharing the detail and example of sound reasoning for proper care. You guy's stay safe and stay happy..GB !!

Another informative and entertaining video from paul. I hope you are recovering well from your heart attack. Stay well my friend. Best wishes from the U.K..

+Paul Short Mr. Paul and Mrs. Kathy Short, I just came across your RU-vid channel, starting with this particular video and I just had to say that it was a joy reviewing! I'm a proud original owner of a '2002 Sunburst/ Pearl Orange Gold Wing. Keep up the great team work Family-Short and God Bless. Continued Happy Riding, ~ Ben G. / NY,

HHHHAAAAAA you two are a pair! Had me spew my coffee and busting my side laughing at your antics! Keep it up life is to short! Thanks for the vlog and humor!

I like that brake fluid probe, thanks for that. I didn't know there was such a tool. The bike has enough lights on it to be a Christmas tree. Very pretty.

Led in center back is only lit on the right aside. Beautiful machine.

Wrenching your own ride is one thing...but tough on someone who doesn't have the skills or interest. Based on what you've demonstrated in this video, to have the (proper) service done by a dealer would cost a pretty penny. Parts are one thing, labour is another. I always try to do my own stuff - but I recognize quite quickly now (due to past experience) what should be done by a dealer or better still, a trusted mechanic. Like pizza parlours and dentists - they may provide similar service but they are never identical. As always, I've learned something new with your video - that I will not take on the task of changing the air filter and/or fork oil in a Gold Wing. If I had one. In another life. ;)

Beautiful bike Paul! That's the best looking and probably best maintained Wing I've ever seen. Last bike I've owned was a 550-4 Honda. Bought one new when they first came out. Didn't take long to figure out it wasn't big enough. But it was the last one for me. I've ridden since then but not owned. Ridden/drove our oldest son's HD 100 year anniversary edition, road glide I think it was called. The big one. He had a woman T- bone him and totaled it out. He's still recuperating but back to work. Stay safe and God Bless. Levi~~

And once more,another great video,,thanks Paul and kathy

Good video guys enjoyed watching your bike looks amazing love the lights it must look very nice at dark going down the road thanks for the video take care

Like your videos on the wing. Got one myself however I'm thinking of trading in on a Harley. Always nice to hear you and Kathy go at it. You two take care.

What a way to start one's day with a Paul and Kathy video. You guys are the greatest.

Hello Paul very interesting Video the Gold wing is a complicated looking Motorcycle thanks for the wisdom !

Very cool bike Paul thanks for shareing , really enjoy you vids thank you

Another GREAT video Paul ..... I will be doing my 1200 Wing's Front fork seals over the winter .... AND thanks to "your suggestion" I WILL replace my old bushings on mine as well .... APPRECIATE the guidance you give us viewers, Sir !!! *HAPPY HOLIDAYS* to you and your family .... Rick S

As always a really cool vid. Yes you are totally right about the antibiotics when you say we build up an immunity to them and sad to say it is quite common in chicken as well.

That anti-dive valve it the first thing I disabled. Locking the compression of the fork under braking is dangerous when coming to a stop on a rough surface, the wheel will skip across the bumps plus it is jarring. I replaced the fork seals on my previous wing and while there I replaced all the bushings also. It's good to change the brake fluid every two years. Fortunately on motorcycles the reservoir has an expanding diaphragm and the fluid is not exposed to the atmosphere so moisture should not be to much of a problem. The front fork on a Goldwing seemed like an after thought for Honda, it's not near rigid enough even with a fork brace. It looks like they had a bunch of left over Honda 750 forks and just slapped them on the wing... Finally a change in 2018...

bike video was great hope you both have a great Holiday all your videos are the best

Paul great video on the Goldwing replacement fork seal save came first.

I put bushings and seals in my 94 1500 goldwing, I started at 9 am and finished around 5 pm, a big job, I made my own tool for compressing the spring too. The dealer wanted 400 dollars labor,

Another very enjoyable video. What a lovely Goldwing. Your videos are a joy to watch. ( William from Belfast )

Paul, that's one super clean Goldwing.

Great video guys !

Awesome video Paul & Kathy . Love that you make it funny . That makes the video`s much more interesting .

Great video and informative

great vid and man o man that sure is a sweet looking bike

Good job. thanks for the video.

Great video Paul, your "Wing" looks wonderful with all the LED lighting, I especially like the ground effects, its like your floating on a cloud.Also I think your "Wing" is more complicated than an aircraft, after all, it is called a "Goldwing"

Nice Job Paul Real nice work

Good to the last drop was Maxwell House Coffee. Amazing how you put that oil in without losing a drop.....half would have been on floor if I were doing it!! Great video even though I don't ride....God Bless you both. I have one of those brake fluid testers, and I was wondering if I did good, now seeing that you have one makes me feel pretty good about getting one.

great video,it is an awesome nice bike you have, merry Christmas from Kjell from Norway

I like your video's. Makes for great viewing.

Watched with interest, P&K. Never seen under the skin of a Goldwing before. You forgot the brake pads on your jobs done list - shows I watch to the end of all your vids. HA! Having seen the care you take with all your jobs, if ever I need an operation on myself I'd trust you do it if you have a manual and wear those blue rubber gloves!

Well Paul looks like you are pretty lucky the bike didn't fall off of the stand! The rear wheel is almost off and the front wheel isn't even close to being in the wheel lock. Really enjoy your videos , keep up the great work and Merry Christmas!

Nice Video Paul !!....10 thumbs up !!!

Your are right. Those seals and bushings cost only a few cents and if you replace them during the servise, you don't have the problem to use them a third time when you have to repair the bike in the middle of nowhere. Maybe the third time is one time too often... Take care on your bike

awesome service vid bro i can understand the personal attachment to items and taking things in for service and recalls i dont just trust anyone either just like my welding and fab work im very touchy about the way folks welding looks and i think thats something that just comes to yeah after soo long and after you have been melting metal close to three decades you get very choosey but any way bro keep up the awesome great job and i always look fwd to seeing you guys pop up i have another guy i watch he is in ontario his name is BillsTmaxx he gets into some neat stuff you and Kathy take care im always praying for you guys be safe and Godbless

Hi, Hello to you Kathy and Paul, Just a few words to say so many thanks for the videos you upload, I know they take ages and come with quite an outlay in greenbacks also. I send you both my warmest wishes (probably cold by the time they get to you ha!) for a brilliant holiday, whether its in your own home or with family and friends and also get whatever gifts you have always wanted like a kiss eh? Take care mrbluenun

i'll say it again magnificent looking bike.

Looking good!

I must say you have some of the best Goldwing content on RU-vid! Always informative and fun. I think you have about EVERY Goldwing accessory known to the world. QUESTION: we’re did you find those tank knee pads? They look like carbon fiber. Thanks. 👍✌️GoldwingMikeNY.

another great video.

Kathy you took some nice pictures.

Hey Paul Napa mike great video looks like a pretty big job but definitely worth wile I have a Harley road king and I agree you only have two wheels and maintenance is key nice nice bike talk to ya soon mike

ty for sharring all those info Paulnow then i kno how much care a goldwing need ill look for a nother kind of bikes .see i dodnt have a garage and tools like you do so i would have to spend to much $ on it

Hi Paul. Love your videos. Im a new owner of a 2004 Goldwing. I was curious if you could do a video for the rear speaker and harness installation. Mine is currently without them and I am getting ready to purchase the speakers and kit. Thanks, Pat

If I remember right the upper bushing does not slide up and down in the fork leg, it's fixed in the fork tube and the fork leg slides up and down inside of it. So it would be the inside of the upper bushing and the outside of the lower bushing that you would check for wear...

you two gays awesome. love your goldwing old men. saludos from Mexicali.

Hello Mrs. Kathy Short. Hello Mr. Paul Short. Have a great week my friends.

Paul, what you identify as the secondary rear master is in fact the primary master for the rear. The secondary is on the left side of the front wheel. Also noticed you poured the oil in with the spring installed. I clean and dry the spring, collapse the tube, add the oil and measure the distance from top of tube down to oil surface. Almost always have to draw some off, the fill volume Honda gives gets you close. Then put the dry spring and caps on. Antibiotics in food products is a factory in bacterial resistance to antibiotics, Not good.

very nice video

If you put aftermarket fork springs on the bike with a heavier gauge spring or a longer spring do you have to reduce the amount of oil in the fork because of the bigger displacement caused by the aftermarket spring ?

Should have brought my goldwing to you instead of the dealer. Thanks for the video. Ride safe.

Hey guys, first I would like to say thank you for all of the information ya'll put out especially for the Goldwings. I have a question, where did you purchase the rear splash or mud guard with lights... Thanks

Middle blue clock is faster than the other two clocks, pictures need straightening, hahahahahahaha I have been staring at the Gold wing and cannot for the life of me find anything wrong, love this game.

I was hoping for a bingo! LOL

Great vids on the Wing. Keep up the great work. What is your take on the Progressive Monotube suspension for the front forks?

How often do u think u have to change these bushings and seals of the front forks?

Is it that their is a loose plug under the left handle bars

👍

it looks like a trim piece missing from under kathy's perch but since i havent looked at a Goldwing other than noticing them when im driving i cant say or sure and that could be the lighting playing tricks on my eyes since im blind as a bat any way lol

What holds the top of the shock, one or two bolts? I got a quote from a Honda dealer, its only $700 for the right fork... OEM part...

Hey, Paul love the video as always, but i have a question? We have got to see where the BX, the old truck, and "Big Killer" get to sleep, can we see where the mustang and the Goldwing lay there heads at night? Thanks, your friend Duncan

What brand and where did you get the gps mount on the right side handlebar?

Always love your videos Paul. I am going to do the same thing to my front shocks. They have been leaking since i year old.

You did the brakes as well?

Great job. The burger joints play on words was never meant for cattle/beef in their burgers. It was this off their site - No antibiotics that are medically important to human health are to be used for growth promotion at any time. I'll check out buddy 👍👍

btw...Good to the last drop...was Maxwell House coffee. :-)

Great video paul and kathy. Just a quick question paul what km was on you bike when the fork seal need replacing.Thanks again love watch you guys.

J'aime golwing

I wonder why I never received the recall notice for my '04 Wing

Just noticed on my 2008 Wing while cleaning it today I noticed wetness around the Fork Seal on left side. Do you recommend doing both while at it or just repairing the one that needs attention? Have also had others suggest installing an "anti dive " shim as well. Your thoughts? Great vid and beautiful bike you have.

hi im rocky just saying great job im working on my 2006 1800 and front fork seals starter reverse acturator is noy working right i just cant get the acturatore to work i take the starter out and the acturator works put the starter back in wont work so that where im at now

Hi Paul, love all your video. I got my 2002 goldwing like 6months ago and I'm trying to do some work on it by my self. I love your big ass manual with all the info. Is there any place where I can buy it? Thanks for your time and ride safe.

great video .does your brake fluid check tool work on dot 3 and dot 4 i know a lot of bikes take dot 4 ? hope all is well nobody ever gave me a bell so i have to take my chances with the demons

Hi, is that front tire rotating the right way? Great video anyway!

only one horn working?

Well yes and no. Any reduction of antibiotics lessens the proliferation of resistant strains

Paul, how in the world does one balance a motorcycle tire?! I've never heard of doing that.

One more try - it appears that you have the wings by your knees either upside down or switch side to side.

ENJOY THE HOW TO VIDEOS. IF YOU DON'T MIND. WHAT KIND OF LIFT DO YOU HAVE?

Why are the upper bushings worn on the outside of the bushing where there is no movement from the fork tubes sliding up and down. Who’s upper bushings do not slide up and down in the bore of the lower fork leg..The surface I would be concerned with ware is the INSIDE of the upper bushing that the fork tube is constantly sliding thru..Have you ever put a micrometer to measure the actual thickness of a used, vs, new bushing.. if the bushing is wearing that much, which I have my doubts about, then Shirley the lower fork leg is wearing also because that is soft aluminum. Is there a tolerance spec for the bore of the lower fork leg??. that blackened work oil I’m sure is loaded with aluminum from the lower fork leg bore.. have you ever cleaned aluminum with a clean white rag? It turns black almost instantly. Maybe it would be a good idea for suspension manufacturers to plate the bore of the fork leg with chrome or nikasil the way moto guzzi has coated its cylinder bores for decades

How much do you have to maintain that little bell and how much oil does the bell take, ha ha? Take care mrbluenun

At 3:50 it appears that you are saying the bushings copper side is worn. It is the black Teflon coating on both the guide bushing and lower slider tube bushing that you should check. The copper on the upper bushing rests in its stationary home the aluminum tube and on the slider tube it rests against its stationary home on the tube. Neither of these are working parts of the bushings. The black Teflon that is the working part that wears on both bushings. Honda recommends they be replaced when a certain percentage of the Teflon is worn off enough to allow copper to show through. Maybe I just misunderstand what you said but still a nice video.

What fluid did you use?

you named the reason for no anti biotics Paul. I read the same thing.

. On a bike, you can never have lights to bright or a horn to loud . . . . . . . .

How much oil did you add to each fork Paul ?

Paul maybe armrests

Hi Paul. Just curious as to why you didnt show any of the actual fork installation in this video?

Lord tunderin geez bye,are you allowed near da hair port....Hal

what the name of the gps you got on your bike

The bike is almost off of the bike work bench!

Road demon's suck . . . Did everything to make this years motorcycle trip perfect, bought a new goldwing, new (to me) tow behind motorcycle trailer, all the gear and the 1st day out picked up a nail in my rear tire. Thankfully the TPMS on the new Goldwing alerted me to the problem and I was able to pull over and do a partial roadside repair.... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sKdNoELi1Bc.html

brakes

Sounds like the dealers need to get a better service crew and service morals.