Maintenance Fundamentals - Honda Goldwing GL1800 2019 Owner's Manual

Maintenance Fundamentals

Pre-ride Inspection
To ensure safety, it is your responsibility to
perform a pre-ride inspection and make
sure that any problem you find is corrected.
A pre-ride inspection is a must, not only for
safety, but because having a breakdown, or
even a flat tyre, can be a major
inconvenience.
Check the following items before you get
on your vehicle:
● Fuel level - Fill fuel tank when necessary.
P. 136
2
● Throttle - Check for smooth opening and
full closing in all steering positions.
P. 182
2
●
Engine oil level - Add engine oil if
necessary. Check for leaks.
2
●
Coolant level - Add coolant if required.
Check for leaks. P. 175
2
●
Brakes - Check operation;
Front and Rear: check brake fluid level
and pads wear. P. 177, 178
2
●
Lights and horn - Check that lights,
indicators and horn function properly.
●
Engine stop switch - Check for proper
function. P. 56
2
●
Clutch - Check clutch fluid
GL1800/B
level. P. 181
2
● Side stand ignition cut-off system -
Check for proper function.
● Wheels and tyres - Check condition, air
P. 171
pressure and adjust if necessary.
P. 180
2
P. 161
2
155