2018 Goldwing accessories

[Razor]

Thought I’d share some info and photos.
Honda offers quite a few accessories. Here’s a list of what I plan on.
- LED Fog Lights
- Luggage rack & LED brake light
- Trunk light
- Side accent lights
- Upper & Lower wind deflectors
- Saddle bag & trunk liners

Don’t have all the parts yet. Some are back ordered (no surprise, and I’ve got plenty of time before the snow & salt clears)

Started by taking the seat off. The power cord is short. Fortunately the connector came apart easily.



Honda sells carpet liners for the saddle bags and trunk. Kinda pricey, so I thought I’d make some out of left over trunk carpet.
Made some templates out pieces of paper taped together.

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Trunk

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The carpet set was okay, but when I spotted a rubber fender cover...
Deb says I’m having way too much fun

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Left saddle bag

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[cookiemech]

Yep, you're having WAY too much fun with that new Gold Wing!

But if you have as much snow as my sister-in-law over in Adrian, what else can you really do? Nice bike!

 

[the Ferret]

Lol I like the gray one better. You are a handy guy Ray.

 

[use2b_imp]

Also like the gray , your bike says it all so no need for flames etc.
beautiful machine

 

[emptysea]

I like when subtle changes are made where you can see them and more radical changes are made where you can't. I like the flames on the case-liners because they add a little "pop" in an area that only you and a few others will ever see.

I have the backing plate for my license plate painted red. Hardly anyone notices (subtle), but when they do, they mention that it's a nice touch. I don't have a top case to line or much of anything that is completely hidden. but now you have me thinking of doing something to the underside of my CB1100's seat. LOL

Carry on.

 

[Razor]

Thanks guys!

The flames versus gray...
“sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t”

Not sure which will get the nod. Cool part is they are easily changed

Found out last night I got the wrong rear carrier :-/ Called & left a message with Kaleb. I’m sure he’ll make it right.

 

[Lord Popgun]

Razor, congrats on your new Wing! This is a great thread and I hope you keep it updated for us. I may not be buying one, but I am really interested in the new Wing and would enjoy hearing your thoughts as you bond with your new bike.

 

[Razor]

Some of the accessories are still on backorder. Hopefully they’ll all be in soon, and then the fun begins.

In the meantime; I’ve put the side covers and seat back on, just in case we get a good day. Been going through the owners manual... over & over (takes me a while to grasp some things). Paired my android phone. Easy- peasy, even asked if I’d like to upload my contact list. There’s some noted problems with Bluetooth and getting some features to work. Honda is aware of it, and the aftermarket is seeking solutions for their products.

 

[LongRanger_imp]

Nice! I think you picked the best color (Candy Ardent Red) for your bike. I really like it. The flames are cool too.

Just not sure I'll ever get used to seeing a bike -- any bike -- without a clutch lever!

 

[alprider]

i see its the DCT version......thats the realy big accessorie...

 

[Razor]

Some photos & details.

Had to take most of the covers to install the fog lights, entry lights and upper wind deflectors.



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LED Fog Lights being installed

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Honda calls them entry lights. Very similar to puddle lights on cars. More on this later.
Here’s one installed inside one of the side covers.

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Fog lights completed

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Look closely; upper wind deflectors under mirror. These are adjustable. Here it shown in the neutral position, allowing air to pass through.

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Flash lightened the color of the bike, but shows the deflector in the full extended position.

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More to do...

 

[use2b_imp]

love your new wing and following with enthusiasm

 

[peterbaron]

Needless to say, congrats, enjoy it and as usual for Honda trouble free and safe:biker:
I know who to call in case of moving needs = lots of luggage space...lol..

pb

 

[the Ferret]

Yowza Ray, you really tear them apart lol

 

[Cormanus]

Yowza Ray, you really tear them apart lol

I've always harboured a suspicion that Ray likes 'em just as much when they're in bits. He would have been a natural for a 1960s British bike.

 

[Nortoon_imp]

Yowza Ray, you really tear them apart lol

I've always harboured a suspicion that Ray likes 'em just as much when they're in bits. He would have been a natural for a 1960s British bike.

Unfortunately British bikes had to be re-built every 10,000 miles. A couple of oil changes and a set of tires were all the Goldwing needed at that mileage.

 

[Razor]

Yowza Ray, you really tear them apart lol

I thought the previous years were tough; this one a notch tougher
Can understand that all the “stuff” has to fit somewhere, but its very tight, and even servicing the air filter requires most of the body panels to be removed.

Yowza Ray, you really tear them apart lol

I've always harboured a suspicion that Ray likes 'em just as much when they're in bits. He would have been a natural for a 1960s British bike.

You’re correct; I do enjoy working on them, seeing how they tick
Use to race karts in the 80’s. I’d spend every moment thinking of how to make it go faster, while staying on the edge of the rules.

Got errands to run today, but the weather looks good tomorrow for the first ride!

love your new wing and following with enthusiasm

Thanks. Wish I was down in Florida enjoying the bike :biker:

Needless to say, congrats, enjoy it and as usual for Honda trouble free and safe:biker:
I know who to call in case of moving needs = lots of luggage space...lol..

pb

Thanks. This new generation has smaller saddle bags and trunk space. No problem for me, but some with older Wings are concerned.

The fuel tank is smaller too by 1.1gals. Honda compensated by redesigning the engine to increase torque, a wee bit more HP, and better fuel economy.

 

[Nortoon_imp]

Yowza Ray, you really tear them apart lol

I thought the previous years were tough; this one a notch tougher
Can understand that all the “stuff” has to fit somewhere, but its very tight, and even servicing the air filter requires most of the body panels to be removed.

Yowza Ray, you really tear them apart lol

I've always harboured a suspicion that Ray likes 'em just as much when they're in bits. He would have been a natural for a 1960s British bike.

You’re correct; I do enjoy working on them, seeing how they tick
Use to race karts in the 80’s. I’d spend every moment thinking of how to make it go faster, while staying on the edge of the rules.

Got errands to run today, but the weather looks good tomorrow for the first ride!

love your new wing and following with enthusiasm

Thanks. Wish I was down in Florida enjoying the bike :biker:

Needless to say, congrats, enjoy it and as usual for Honda trouble free and safe:biker:
I know who to call in case of moving needs = lots of luggage space...lol..

pb

Thanks. This new generation has smaller saddle bags and trunk space. No problem for me, but some with older Wings are concerned.

The fuel tank is smaller too by 1.1gals. Honda compensated by redesigning the engine to increase torque, a wee bit more HP, and better fuel economy.

We added chrome racks to the saddlebag covers and trunk. On one wet trip we rented a motel road rather than camp. It was hard to move around the room because of the stuff we took off our Goldwing.

Penny always referred to our Aspencade as "the Cadillac of motorcycles".

 

[the Ferret]

Penny would flip out if she rode on the back of one of the newer Wings. Queens perch. With backrest, blue tooth music, intercom, heated seat, arm rests, passenger floorboards lol

 

[Cormanus]

Won't be long before Wings come equipped with a screen so the passenger can watch movies!

Hope you get your ride in tomorrow, Razor.