While You Are Riding - Honda Goldwing GL1800 Owner's Manual

Recommended Shift Points
Ride in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. This
will give you good fuel economy and effective emissions control. When
changing gears under normal conditions, use these recommended shift points:
Shif ting Up:
From 1st to 2nd:
From 2nd to 3rd:
From 3rd to 4th:
From 4th to OD:
Shif ting Down:
From OD to 4th:
From 4th to 3rd:
Pull the clutch lever in when speed drops below 12 mph (20 km/h), when engine
roughness is evident, or when engine stalling is imminent; and shift down to 1st
gear for acceleration.

While You Are Riding

While you are riding, occasionally check your gauges and indicators. Continuing
to ride with the low oil pressure indicator (red) on or the coolant temperature
gauge needle at the H (hot) mark can cause serious engine damage. Also keep an
eye on the fuel gauge and the low fuel indicator.
12 mph (20 km/h)
19 mph (30 km/h)
25 mph (40 km/h)
31 mph (50 km/h)
22 mph (35 km/h)
16 mph (25 km/h)
Shifting Gears
Basic Operation & Riding
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