Honda 2009 GOLDWING GL1800 Owner's Manual page 23

Lamp Check
Most of the indicator lights come on when you turn the ignition switch ON so
you can check that they are working. Some indicators turn off after a few
seconds; others remain on until or after the engine is started. The ABS indicator
goes off after you ride the motorcycle at a speed above 6 mph (10 km/h).
All indicators are identified on the following pages with the words:
When applicable, the high beam and neutral indicators come on when you turn
the ignition switch ON and remain on until you select the low beam or shift out
of neutral.
If one of these indicators does not come on when it should, have your Honda
dealer check for problems.
Shows riding speed in miles (USA) or kilometers (Canada) per hour.
Shows engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
Shows excessive engine rpm range (indicated from the beginning of the
tachometer red zone) in which operation may damage the engine. Do not let the
tachometer needle enter the red zone.
speedometer
tachometer
tachometer red zone
Gauges & Indicators
Instruments & Controls
Lamp Check.
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