2006 HONDA GL1800 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

Honda/Garmin has not provided updates to the integrated navigation system since 2014. As a result, on numerous occasions, the navigation system has given the wrong information to the rider. My motorcycle is a 2006, but I know this problem exists through at least the 2009 model year. Contacted Garmin for updated navigation data. They said there will be none because Honda would not pay Garmin to create updated navigation data for the GPS. The navigation system is now unsafe because can give wrong directions. There are hundreds of Goldwings with built-in GPS that are unsafe. Honda should be required updates or reimburse owners for their purchase of an external GPS.

A Shinko SE890 size 180-60-16 prematurely started coming apart at 3850 miles. My wife and I were riding 2 up on a Honda Goldwing. Pressure of the tire was checked the day we went for this 480 mile ride. The temperature was 90 degrees and the road was very good. When we neared the end of the ride, the motorcycle started shaking violently. I kept control, and the others who were riding with me helped me figure out what just happened. The tire was coming apart and there was a big bulge on the left side. The tire was not over any rough road. Granted it was hot, and we had 390 lbs on the bike, which is not overloaded. The pressure was at 44 lbs, which was probaly due to the heat. Chapparal tire in San Bernadino Ca recieved pictures and commentary. Initially they said They would warrant the tire, then 2 days later said it was because of a road hazard. I know I hit nothing with the tire. I wanted money back not another Shink tire. These tires are not well made and on a motorcycle very dangerous

BRAKE RECALL SERVICE WAS PERFORMED IN MAY. A COMPLETE BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT AND BLEED DON. A BRAKE SHUDDER PROBLEM HAS BEEN EVIDENT SINCE PURCHASE NEW AND AN ABNORMAL NUMBER OF TIRES HAVE FAILED DUE TO BLISTERING OF THE TREAD AND IN ONE CASE THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. I HAVE LONG CONTENDED THIS IS DUE TO A BRAKING ENGINEERING PROBLEM. ROAD BIKE 400 MILES AFTER RECALL SERVICE AND RETURNED TO DEALER. HE THEN STATED THAT MY REAR BRAKES PADS WERE COMPLETELY GONE AND THE REAR ROTOR MARRED. THE BRAKE PADS HAD LESS THAN 3000 MILES ON THEM. AFTER REPLACING THE ROTOR AND BRAKE PADS I WAS CALLED AND TOLD THE CALIPER WAS DRAGGING AND HONDA IN TORRANCE HAD BEEN CONTACTED , THEY ASKED THAT THE MECHANIC TAKE THE CALIPER APART AND HE STATED IT SEEMED NORMAL BUT WAS NOT. SHOP INSTALLED A NEW CALIPER AND NOW WAITING FOR NEXT BRAKE PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THAT THE FIRE AND SHUDDER PROBLEM IS CAUSED PRIMARILY FROM REAR BRAKE CALIPER DRAGGING AND OVERHEATING THE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY.. I HAVE BEEN LUCKY THAT MY TIRES BLISTER AND FAIL AND THAT I WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT WITH THE TREAD SEPARATION. THIS IS NOT ONE BRAND OF TIRE ..HAPPENED ON METZELER, AVON AND 3 DUNLOP E3 ALL AT CORRECT TIRE PRESSURES.THIS PROBLEM IS EVIDENT IN ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS

BRAKE RECALL SERVICE WAS PERFORMED IN MAY. A COMPLETE BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT AND BLEED DON. A BRAKE SHUDDER PROBLEM HAS BEEN EVIDENT SINCE PURCHASE NEW AND AN ABNORMAL NUMBER OF TIRES HAVE FAILED DUE TO BLISTERING OF THE TREAD AND IN ONE CASE THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. I HAVE LONG CONTENDED THIS IS DUE TO A BRAKING ENGINEERING PROBLEM. ROAD BIKE 400 MILES AFTER RECALL SERVICE AND RETURNED TO DEALER. HE THEN STATED THAT MY REAR BRAKES PADS WERE COMPLETELY GONE AND THE REAR ROTOR MARRED. THE BRAKE PADS HAD LESS THAN 3000 MILES ON THEM. AFTER REPLACING THE ROTOR AND BRAKE PADS I WAS CALLED AND TOLD THE CALIPER WAS DRAGGING AND HONDA IN TORRANCE HAD BEEN CONTACTED , THEY ASKED THAT THE MECHANIC TAKE THE CALIPER APART AND HE STATED IT SEEMED NORMAL BUT WAS NOT. SHOP INSTALLED A NEW CALIPER AND NOW WAITING FOR NEXT BRAKE PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THAT THE FIRE AND SHUDDER PROBLEM IS CAUSED PRIMARILY FROM REAR BRAKE CALIPER DRAGGING AND OVERHEATING THE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY.. I HAVE BEEN LUCKY THAT MY TIRES BLISTER AND FAIL AND THAT I WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT WITH THE TREAD SEPARATION. THIS IS NOT ONE BRAND OF TIRE ..HAPPENED ON METZELER, AVON AND 3 DUNLOP E3 ALL AT CORRECT TIRE PRESSURES.THIS PROBLEM IS EVIDENT IN ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS

BRAKE RECALL SERVICE WAS PERFORMED IN MAY. A COMPLETE BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT AND BLEED DON. A BRAKE SHUDDER PROBLEM HAS BEEN EVIDENT SINCE PURCHASE NEW AND AN ABNORMAL NUMBER OF TIRES HAVE FAILED DUE TO BLISTERING OF THE TREAD AND IN ONE CASE THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. I HAVE LONG CONTENDED THIS IS DUE TO A BRAKING ENGINEERING PROBLEM. ROAD BIKE 400 MILES AFTER RECALL SERVICE AND RETURNED TO DEALER. HE THEN STATED THAT MY REAR BRAKES PADS WERE COMPLETELY GONE AND THE REAR ROTOR MARRED. THE BRAKE PADS HAD LESS THAN 3000 MILES ON THEM. AFTER REPLACING THE ROTOR AND BRAKE PADS I WAS CALLED AND TOLD THE CALIPER WAS DRAGGING AND HONDA IN TORRANCE HAD BEEN CONTACTED , THEY ASKED THAT THE MECHANIC TAKE THE CALIPER APART AND HE STATED IT SEEMED NORMAL BUT WAS NOT. SHOP INSTALLED A NEW CALIPER AND NOW WAITING FOR NEXT BRAKE PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THAT THE FIRE AND SHUDDER PROBLEM IS CAUSED PRIMARILY FROM REAR BRAKE CALIPER DRAGGING AND OVERHEATING THE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY.. I HAVE BEEN LUCKY THAT MY TIRES BLISTER AND FAIL AND THAT I WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT WITH THE TREAD SEPARATION. THIS IS NOT ONE BRAND OF TIRE ..HAPPENED ON METZELER, AVON AND 3 DUNLOP E3 ALL AT CORRECT TIRE PRESSURES.THIS PROBLEM IS EVIDENT IN ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS