Harrrrrrrrr. I have missed two appointments there to get my 2018 in top shape. Storms and flooding here and there and every where in between. Now work schedule. But, you keep coming up with good stuff; so maybe the delay will be worth the wait. The VibraTite 3 is good and there is a hydraulic fitting thread sealer/ mild-locker that may even be better. I can get you the name of it, I think, if interested.
@@Traxxion My buddy and I installed the new tie rod and we didn't reuse the flat washers. Are they really needed, as I am not even sure where they are and would need to order a couple. :-)
@@SullyCuse I would order some, but would not be concerned as to when you get them put in. They are there to give a more "solid" surface than aluminum for the tie rod to bond against when torqued. You could drive forever without them... there's a second tie rod on the other side in case of failure. :)
Gotta love it when Honda comes up with a method where the desired procedure requires full disassembly of the motorcycle when a socket, universal joint, a two foot extension and ratchet will do it without having to remove anything. I have an ST1300 that Honda claims needs engine removal to replace the clutch slave cylinder. Honda dealerships charge close to $2000 to do this procedure. Apparently, it can be done without removing the engine. I can see a time when these bikes won't be worth the labor rate to keep them on the road with Honda's prescribed procedures. In fact, these procedures will devalue them because no one will want them if they require these procedures to keep them on the road. I wonder if the dealers follow the procedure or take the shortcut and pocket the money.
@@Traxxion I know that they will always charge the book rate, but these procedures for something that is later proven to be relatively simple is flat out robbery. With help, you were able to torque that bolt without even having to remove the front wheel. Honda makes it appear to be the last thing that is removed from the bike and the first thing put on the bike. I am very grateful for people like you who look at established practices and ask if they are really necessary and share those realizations with us.
It is illegal to void the warranty on a vehicle that has an aftermarket part on it, since 1975. It's nothing but a silly urban legend that it will happen. Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act You can change the tie rod without taking anything apart.
The part number is 18GLT-TR-B, and it's $14.95. I don't have it up on the site! Thanks for pointing this out, I will need to get it up there. Give me a day to get with webguy.
@@terryfernets1922 just one, it goes on the left side on the rear tie rod end. You will need a puller and a heat gun to remove/install. It's not too hard. There's a wireclip you pull out with a pick. It will be pretty self explanatory. We are putting that item up on the website this morning.
You all are misinformed. The new wing is the absolute best touring bike made. With the DCT & Carplay no other bike can touch it. The right tie rod can wear prematurely. Traxxion has a replacement TIE ROD($199) that takes 15 minutes to install & eliminates any play & can not wear out since it is solid & does not use rubber bushings. Educate yourself before you speak & show your ignorance
I'm seriously looking at an Airbag model, so the part where You flip up the glovebox lid, since that's the location for the airbag, does that mean it has to come out instead?
Will do, Max. Thanks for the info. I'm pretty enthused about these new scoots. Iv'e still got a little recovery time from my accident, so mine could be a 2019 model by the time I get one.
This is so sad, a brand new redesigned Goldwing needing all this expensive rework. Guess this reaffirms my belief of never buying the 1st year of any new vehicle.
This type of stuff won't be fixed though. When Honda releases a product, it is what it is for the next 10 years. But we can fix these little problems. Overall, it's an awesome bike!
@@Traxxion Agreed. They may be a little more careful during assembly with loose fasteners and bearings, but they will not redesign until the whole bike is refreshed or redesigned.
That solid bushing might be a bad idea. Did you ever stop to think that the sloppy rubber bushing was intentional? I mean think about it. Say your going down the road and for whatever reason your right tie-rod gives out and you have this solid metal bushing you made installed, well you may never even know that a major problem just happened with your right tie-rod cause your left functions so well almost as well as your right and that could set you up for major problems later on if you never suspect anything being wrong in the first place. So back to Honda's reason for the sloppy rubber bushing. I think they did this so as mentioned above does happen that you won't loose full control of your bike yet you also don't have that perfect control like you did before the right failed and now you have something to say hey..... something very bad just happened and you better take notice now. Just something to think about. Your product might actually be doing more harm then good and potentially putting people lives at risk. Otherwise I think you guys do, do alot of good for Gold Wing owners but I think you need to really think this one though a little bit more.
@@bluemgt06 I think good old tried and true polyurethane would be a nice middle ground and a better option in my mind. Will be more ridged then the factory one will still giving you some feedback as to something being wrong when if your right main one goes out.
