Honda GOLDWING GL1800 Quick Start Manual page 3

Walking Speed Mode (GL1800BD/D/DA)
The Walking Speed mode assists the rider with getting the motorcycle into or out of tight areas
by maneuvering the motorcycle at slow speed.
u Operate the motorcycle's engine only in a well-ventilated area.
Make sure there are no obstacles or people in the area. Avoid steep or uneven surfaces.
Carrying a passenger while in Walking Speed mode is not recommended because it makes
balance and control more difficult to maintain.
1. Sit astride the motorcycle, in your normal
riding position, with both feet on the
ground.
2. Make sure the transmission is in neutral
( N indicator is on) and the side stand is up.
3. Start the engine.
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For the engine starting procedure, refer
to the Owner's Manual.
4. Press the Walking Speed mode switch
while applying the brake lever or pedal. The
Walking Speed mode indicator is displayed.
Gear position indicator
Walking Speed
mode switch
Walking Speed mode indicator
5. To move the motorcycle backward, press
and hold the shift down switch (-), and then
release the brakes.
To move the motorcycle forward, press
and hold the shift up switch (+), and then
release the brakes.
u The motorcycle will move forward/
backward as long as you hold one of
the shift switches
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When the shift up switch (+) (forward)
is pressed, "F" is displayed on the gear
position indicator.
When the shift down switch (-)
(backward) is pressed, "R" is displayed
on the gear position indicator.
Always check the Owner's Manual for more operating and safety information.
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It may take a few seconds before the
motorcycle starts to move.
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When the engine is stopped in Walking
Speed mode, the clutch will disengage.
This will cause the motorcycle to
abruptly lose traction.
u While in Walking Speed mode, do not
press the engine stop switch except in
an emergency. This will cause the
motorcycle to abruptly lose traction.
Shift up switch (+)
Shift down switch (-)
Guide the motorcycle cautiously, using your
legs to maintain balance.
Use extreme care to maintain balance while
in Walking Speed mode on loose surfaces
(sand, dirt, gravel) or slick pavement.
6. To stop the motorcycle, apply the brake
lever or pedal.
7. To end Walking Speed mode, apply the
brake lever or pedal. After the
motorcycle has stopped, press the
Walking Speed mode switch while
operating the brake lever or pedal, or
press the N switch. Make sure the
Walking Speed mode indicator turns off
and the N indicator comes on.
Moving in Reverse (GL1800)
Your motorcycle's reverse system allows you to back out of a parking space at slow speed.
Make sure there are no obstacles or people in the direction of travel. Avoid steep or uneven
surfaces. Carrying a passenger while reversing is not recommended because it makes balance
and control more difficult to maintain.
1. Sit astride the motorcycle, in your normal
riding position, with both feet on the
ground.
2. Make sure the transmission is in neutral
( N indicator is on) and the side stand is
up.
3. Start the engine.
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For the engine starting procedure, refer
to the Owner's Manual.
4. Press the Reverse mode switch to turn on
the reverse mode.
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If the engine is not running, the reverse
system cannot be activated.
Reverse button Reverse mode switch
5. When you are ready to back up, press and
hold the Reverse button.
The motorcycle will move in reverse as
long as you hold the button down. ("R" is
displayed on the gear position indicator.)
To prevent battery discharge, do not press
the Reverse button more than 1 minute.
6. Guide the motorcycle backward cautiously,
using your legs to maintain balance.
Use extreme care to maintain balance while
reversing on loose surfaces (sand, dirt,
gravel) or slick pavement.
7. Release the Reverse button, and the
motorcycle will stop.
Always check the Owner's Manual for more operating and safety information.
8. After your motorcycle has stopped, press
the Reverse mode switch to turn off the
system. Make sure the N indicator
comes on.
NO
■ Reverse System Overload
The Reverse mode is designed to move the
motorcycle at a constant slow speed.
If the motorcycle begins moving slower or
faster than this speed because of obstacles or
a steep pavement angle, press the Reverse
mode switch to turn off the system and
carefully roll the motorcycle to a more level,
unobstructed surface, and then start again.