I have a mechanic to look after my trike. Hurray..

[mggf]

After reading that some folks found that their Honda dealer wouldn’t touch their bike after it was converted to a trike I began to worry I may face the same issue. While in town I visited the local Honda/Harley dealer and went straight to the Service Manager and asked if they would look after my trike. I mentioned that some refused to work on them after the conversion and his first response was customers should report them directly to Honda. Motosport is our local dealer and they will not only look after the Honda part they also look after the trike part too. He told me they have a trike expert and one of the top Wing mechanics in the country and they will do it all. I was so relieved. Motosport is huge. They have dozens and dozens of bikes and trikes in the showroom. The staff is friendly and helpful, at least they were with me. If you want Honda parts they order them but have Harley in stock… I won’t mention why. Fear I’ll hit another nerve. But now I’m so relieved.

My main issue was wanting the air filter checked/changed and they showed me how to scope it. So as I have a scope today when I got home I also scoped my air cleaner down the intake tubes… pink and fairly clean. One more thing I don’t need yet. What a good day. I had to share.

 

[cycle7447]

After reading that some folks found that their Honda dealer wouldn’t touch their bike after it was converted to a trike I began to worry I may face the same issue. While in town I visited the local Honda/Harley dealer and went straight to the Service Manager and asked if they would look after my trike. I mentioned that some refused to work on them after the conversion and his first response was customers should report them directly to Honda. Motosport is our local dealer and they will not only look after the Honda part they also look after the trike part too. He told me they have a trike expert and one of the top Wing mechanics in the country and they will do it all. I was so relieved. Motosport is huge. They have dozens and dozens of bikes and trikes in the showroom. The staff is friendly and helpful, at least they were with me. If you want Honda parts they order them but have Harley in stock… I won’t mention why. Fear I’ll hit another nerve. But now I’m so relieved.

My main issue was wanting the air filter checked/changed and they showed me how to scope it. So as I have a scope today when I got home I also scoped my air cleaner down the intake tubes… pink and fairly clean. One more thing I don’t need yet. What a good day. I had to share.

Happy to hear that he is willing to work on it. This seems to be a dealer that wants the customer's business.

 

[Woody]

So far I have been able to do my own maintenance with the help of the good folks on here and YouTube, but where is this dealer located incase someone is close by?

 

[BrokenBackJack]

So where is this dealer located?

 

[BigMick]

After reading that some folks found that their Honda dealer wouldn’t touch their bike after it was converted to a trike I began to worry I may face the same issue. While in town I visited the local Honda/Harley dealer and went straight to the Service Manager and asked if they would look after my trike. I mentioned that some refused to work on them after the conversion and his first response was customers should report them directly to Honda. Motosport is our local dealer and they will not only look after the Honda part they also look after the trike part too. He told me they have a trike expert and one of the top Wing mechanics in the country and they will do it all. I was so relieved. Motosport is huge. They have dozens and dozens of bikes and trikes in the showroom. The staff is friendly and helpful, at least they were with me. If you want Honda parts they order them but have Harley in stock… I won’t mention why. Fear I’ll hit another nerve. But now I’m so relieved.

My main issue was wanting the air filter checked/changed and they showed me how to scope it. So as I have a scope today when I got home I also scoped my air cleaner down the intake tubes… pink and fairly clean. One more thing I don’t need yet. What a good day. I had to share.

Good to hear...

The thing I really don't get is things like an air filter, oil changes and most general maintenance are the exact same process if it's a trike or a 2-wheeler.

Glad I'm able to do all this work myself......I may even tackle the valves myself, we'll see when the time comes.

I did them on my 2001......2018+ is a little harder though.

 

[rhino 2]

Good to hear...

The thing I really don't get is things like an air filter, oil changes and most general maintenance are the exact same process if it's a trike or a 2-wheeler.

Glad I'm able to do all this work myself......I may even tackle the valves myself, we'll see when the time comes.

I did them on my 2001......2018+ is a little harder though.

Trikes take up more room than a two wheeler..And moving them around a shop is way harder than a two wheeler…Also the shop would need at least one trike lift…And that takes up space… Most shops are not as large as you might think…Also if they have to remove the body for any reason..Where do they keep the body so as Joe the wrench guy doesn’t sit on it at lunch break and spill mayonnaise on the seat..?

 

[GoldWingrGreg]

After reading that some folks found that their Honda dealer wouldn’t touch their bike after it was converted to a trike I began to worry I may face the same issue.

But now I’m so relieved.

That's awesume. Good GW mechanics are hard to find, and one that works on the trike half to is a bonus.

 

[mggf]

So where is this dealer located?

Unfortunately for you away up in Kingston, Ontario.

 

[Woody]

Unfortunately for you away up in Kingston, Ontario.

Unfortunate for me but possibly good for another TrikeTalk member

 

[mggf]

Unfortunate for me but possibly good for another TrikeTalk member

Yup.. true. Good point..

 

[brianl]

Trikes take up more room than a two wheeler..And moving them around a shop is way harder than a two wheeler…Also the shop would need at least one trike lift…And that takes up space… Most shops are not as large as you might think…Also if they have to remove the body for any reason..Where do they keep the body so as Joe the wrench guy doesn’t sit on it at lunch break and spill mayonnaise on the seat..?

I once brought my trike to the dealership that did the conversion. I forget why it was there but they removed the lid for the top storage compartment and it sat on the ground and got scratched to shite. Of course they denied it was their fault but I pointed out that the cover was laying on the ground when I got there. No drop cloth nothing. They said they'd give me a new one. Well, that turned out to be an old cover that looked like they spray painted from a can. I had them put the old one back on scratches and all but I learned a valuable lesson. Never ever, ever go back there again.

 

[Burnerboy]

I once brought my trike to the dealership that did the conversion. I forget why it was there but they removed the lid for the top storage compartment and it sat on the ground and got scratched to shite. Of course they denied it was their fault but I pointed out that the cover was laying on the ground when I got there. No drop cloth nothing. They said they'd give me a new one. Well, that turned out to be an old cover that looked like they spray painted from a can. I had them put the old one back on scratches and all but I learned a valuable lesson. Never ever, ever go back there again.

Brian, was this dealership, by any chance in Keene NH????

Ronnie

6/30/23

 

[brianl]

Brian, was this dealership, by any chance in Keene NH????

Ronnie

6/30/23

It was the other store that he owns in Massachusetts. You know exactly what I'm talking about.

 

[520fd]

I bought a used 04 Goldwing years ago, that had a "Tow-pak" kit installed on it. I needed a rear tire on it. So, I bought the tire on E-Bay. I took it to the local Honda dealership to see if they would install the tire. Not only did they install the tire. but they also repaired a recall on the rear brakes. I have a 2022 Harley Tri-Glide now. It's been having a lot of code issues, since I bought it. Been to 4 different dealerships. It seems, that nobody know how to fix it. If it isn't fixed this last visit to the dealership. I'm thinking of buy a Goldwing Trike. Really tired of the bad service I've been getting from Harley.

 

[Burnerboy]

It was the other store that he owns in Massachusetts. You know exactly what I'm talking about.

Yep! Unfortunate, I know it ALL TOO WELL! That place can :asskiss:

I've also had my problems there :hang2:

Ronnie

7/2/23

 

[cycle7447]

I bought a used 04 Goldwing years ago, that had a "Tow-pak" kit installed on it. I needed a rear tire on it. So, I bought the tire on E-Bay. I took it to the local Honda dealership to see if they would install the tire. Not only did they install the tire. but they also repaired a recall on the rear brakes. I have a 2022 Harley Tri-Glide now. It's been having a lot of code issues, since I bought it. Been to 4 different dealerships. It seems, that nobody know how to fix it. If it isn't fixed this last visit to the dealership. I'm thinking of buy a Goldwing Trike. Really tired of the bad service I've been getting from Harley.

Hey - sorry to hear about your code issues. What codes are coming up - and what is the dealer telling you.

From my experience, those codes are easily determined and fixed. I have a 2021 - and have had a few codes. All were because I did something. As an example, my wife accidently left my lights on and drained the battery. I recharged it - but when the bike started, it gave me a code. Code showed a battery drain.

So, share your code experiences - perhaps some here can help.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Hey - sorry to hear about your code issues. What codes are coming up - and what is the dealer telling you.

From my experience, those codes are easily determined and fixed. I have a 2021 - and have had a few codes. All were because I did something. As an example, my wife accidently left my lights on and drained the battery. I recharged it - but when the bike started, it gave me a code. Code showed a battery drain.

So, share your code experiences - perhaps some here can help.

Donald, he has another thread with the code problems

The dealer is stumped trying to figure his problems out

They have tried quite a few times to remedy his problems, all related to a ECM/ BCM problem, I think it is a bad ground or a bad ignition switch, he is going back 1 more time to have it checked out

 

[cycle7447]

Donald, he has another thread with the code problems

The dealer is stumped trying to figure his problems out

They have tried quite a few times to remedy his problems, all related to a ECM/ BCM problem, I think it is a bad ground or a bad ignition switch, he is going back 1 more time to have it checked out

Thank you Sir - I didn't see the other thread. Will try to find it and see if I am aware of any of those.

Found his post. He said he took it in on July 1st and they found a bad ground to the frame. Hopefully he will share if that fixed the problem.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Thank you Sir - I didn't see the other thread. Will try to find it and see if I am aware of any of those.

Found his post. He said he took it in on July 1st and they found a bad ground to the frame. Hopefully he will share if that fixed the problem.

Here

https://www.triketalk.com/forum/threads/60316-Several-Codes

 

[GoldWingrGreg]

Code showed a battery drain.

WOW ... how nice would that be. On 5th gens, I know that as codes 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17. All 6 represent the 6 injectors. It'd be far simpler for Honda to have a simple code !!!

 

[cycle7447]

WOW ... how nice would that be. On 5th gens, I know that as codes 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17. All 6 represent the 6 injectors. It'd be far simpler for Honda to have a simple code !!!

I am not familiar with the Honda codes. My last Wings were 1989s - and I don't recall any kind of codes back then. On my Harleys - first one was a 2004, I don't recall any codes there either.

Trying to recall - had a 2011 and a 2014. I first became aware of coded on the 2014. They were not easy to get to. However, on my 2021, it is just a matter of hitting the trip and the codes will come up.

Then, there is a section that tells you what each code is supposed to represent. I will do some minor things - but if it is something I don't know, it goes to the dealership.

 

[GoldWingrGreg]

I am not familiar with the Honda codes. My last Wings were 1989s - and I don't recall any kind of codes back then. On my Harleys - first one was a 2004, I don't recall any codes there either.

Trying to recall - had a 2011 and a 2014. I first became aware of coded on the 2014. They were not easy to get to. However, on my 2021, it is just a matter of hitting the trip and the codes will come up.

Then, there is a section that tells you what each code is supposed to represent. I will do some minor things - but if it is something I don't know, it goes to the dealership.

Possibly Harley's systems are more advanced. I have no way to know, but with 5th gens first came out (2001), I heard that their PGM-FI system was an older style then even back then. However, for the most part, it seems to function well, and seems extreemly reliable.

 

[pwhoever]

I am not familiar with the Honda codes. My last Wings were 1989s - and I don't recall any kind of codes back then. On my Harleys - first one was a 2004, I don't recall any codes there either.

Trying to recall - had a 2011 and a 2014. I first became aware of coded on the 2014. They were not easy to get to. However, on my 2021, it is just a matter of hitting the trip and the codes will come up.

Then, there is a section that tells you what each code is supposed to represent. I will do some minor things - but if it is something I don't know, it goes to the dealership.

On GL1800's from 2001-2017, it's fairly simple to retrieve the codes. No code reader is necessary. If the "FI" light comes on while driving, just come to a stop and with motor running, put kickstand down and the "FI" light will begin flashing the code(s). There will be a series of long and short flashes. The long flashes will be 10's and short flashes will be 1's. So a 25 code would be 2 long flashes and 5 short flashes.

I know on many trikes, the side stand has been removed but what I did was wire in a 2 position switch so I can simulate putting side stand down.

Now if you shut off bike/trike before you had a chance to retrieve the code(s), then while on side stand (or simulated side stand on switch), open throttle fully and then crank starter for 10 seconds and codes should start flashing.

 

[cycle7447]

On GL1800's from 2001-2017, it's fairly simple to retrieve the codes. No code reader is necessary. If the "FI" light comes on while driving, just come to a stop and with motor running, put kickstand down and the "FI" light will begin flashing the code(s). There will be a series of long and short flashes. The long flashes will be 10's and short flashes will be 1's. So a 25 code would be 2 long flashes and 5 short flashes.

I know on many trikes, the side stand has been removed but what I did was wire in a 2 position switch so I can simulate putting side stand down.

Now if you shut off bike/trike before you had a chance to retrieve the code(s), then while on side stand (or simulated side stand on switch), open throttle fully and then crank starter for 10 seconds and codes should start flashing.

Thanks Pwhoever - all of this is helpful to someone.

With Harley, the codes will exist until you actually clear them. Even then, they can be retrieved as "H" - history.

 

[GoldWingrGreg]

On GL1800's from 2001-2017, it's fairly simple to retrieve the codes. No code reader is necessary. If the "FI" light comes on while driving, just come to a stop and with motor running, put kickstand down and the "FI" light will begin flashing the code(s). There will be a series of long and short flashes. The long flashes will be 10's and short flashes will be 1's. So a 25 code would be 2 long flashes and 5 short flashes.

I know on many trikes, the side stand has been removed but what I did was wire in a 2 position switch so I can simulate putting side stand down.

Now if you shut off bike/trike before you had a chance to retrieve the code(s), then while on side stand (or simulated side stand on switch), open throttle fully and then crank starter for 10 seconds and codes should start flashing.

There is a huge problem with that method. It's only tells the current code, which is usefull if needing to know what the current fault is. To get the bigger picture, the seat has to be pulled, and the connector under it jumped as shown in the Service Manual. Also, the same has to be done to clear a code(s).