Gl1800/Da; Gl1800B/Bd - Honda Goldwing GL1800 2019 Owner's Manual

Selecting the Electrical
Adjustable Suspension

GL1800/DA

The electrical adjustable suspension allows
the preload of the rear suspension to be
adjusted in four levels according to riding
and load conditions.
Preload can be adjusted on the multi-
information display. P. 33
2
When the riding mode is changed, front
and rear suspension damping is
automatically adjusted to a setting
corresponding to the mode.
2
Suspension
preload indicator
NOTICE
The front and rear shock absorber damper units contain
high pressure nitrogen gas. Do not attempt to
disassemble, service, or improperly dispose of the
damper. See your dealer.
Adjusting the Rear
Suspension

GL1800B/BD

You can adjust the spring preload of the
rear suspension to suit the load or the road
surface.
NOTICE
P. 128
Do not turn the adjuster beyond its limits.
NOTICE
The rear shock absorber damper unit contains high
pressure nitrogen gas. Do not attempt to disassemble,
service, or improperly dispose of the damper. See your
dealer.
Other Adjustments u Selecting the Electrical Adjustable Suspension
❙
Spring Preload
Remove the right side cover.
Turn the adjuster clockwise to increase
spring preload (hard), or turn the adjuster
counterclockwise to decrease spring
preload (soft).
To set the standard position, turn the
adjuster counterclockwise until it will no
longer turn (lightly seat), and then turn the
adjuster clockwise until it clicks. This click is
position 0 (minimum setting). The standard
position is 9 clicks from the minimum
setting (total setting: 33 clicks).
P. 168
2
Preload adjuster
185