Just A Head's Up

[FRR]

I'm sure most of you folks know this, but the handlebar switches in the Goldwing are not the best quality and often have issues because of the thick grease that is used on them. Just be very careful using the mute, or reverse, or cruise buttons if your bike if left in a cold place during winter. If they stick you may not get them to release until Spring, and that is after using lots of electric component cleaner.

I brought my Wing back from Florida a couple of weeks ago and it had been in my trailer for 1 1/2 days at temperatures in the mid 20's. When I rolled it out, I inadvertently put it in reserve and had a heck of a time getting it to release. I usually spray cleaner in those switches every 3 or 4 months, but cold weather really can make the problem worse. This problem isn't necessarily only an issue with older Wings either. I've owned 9 of these bikes and all of them had this tendency. I'm leaving well enough alone until Spring before I touch another one of those buttons. Just a heads up to some of our newer owners.

[David357]

Fred.

Excellent information.

Thanks for sharing.

[FuzzyWuzHe]

It should be a annual maintenance item to clean and replace the grease in these ... one of the first things I do when I buy a new to me wing. Already done em all on Helga,

[Burnerboy]

My "emergency" flashers on my bike won't shut off..........I'm waiting till spring to even worry about it.... Thanks for the heads up!

Ronnie

[1dn5up]

My "emergency" flashers on my bike won't shut off..........I'm waiting till spring to even worry about it.... Thanks for the heads up!

Ronnie

Thought the off-season was the repair season

[FRR]

My "emergency" flashers on my bike won't shut off..........I'm waiting till spring to even worry about it.... Thanks for the heads up!

Ronnie

Yes, that is the fourth switch that riders need to be careful of. I had forgotten to include that one. Often times it is the worst since many folks seldom use it at all.

[mhgoldwing]

It should be a annual maintenance item to clean and replace the grease in these ... one of the first things I do when I buy a new to me wing. Already done em all on Helga,

You're much braver than I am. I would not take all those switches apart!

[rhino 2]

You're much braver than I am. I would not take all those switches apart!

I Agree.....Theres a 50/50 chance of putting them all back together the right way the ''First time'', But then theres a 90% probability you wont .......

[FRR]

Bob, if there is a 50/50 percent chance of putting them back together right, how can there be a 90 percent chance you won't? Wouldn't it be a 50 % chance you wouldn't instead of 90? (Aren't statistics fun?)

[radismukes]

Whenever, I have a sticky switch I use a good grade Silicone spray. It has worked well for me for years on all my rides. Just be sure a plastic safe product like Liquid Wrench Silicone Spray.

[rhino 2]

Bob, if there is a 50/50 percent chance of putting them back together right, how can there be a 90 percent chance you won't? Wouldn't it be a 50 % chance you wouldn't instead of 90? (Aren't statistics fun?)

Its the same when the Wife sends me out to the store to pick something up for her...

And theres two similar items on the shelf...So i have a 50/50 chance of bringing the right one home......But a 90% probability i'm wrong...

Done that 90% many a time.....

[FRR]

Its the same when the Wife sends me out to the store to pick something up for her...

And theres two similar items on the shelf...So i have a 50/50 chance of bringing the right one home......But a 90% probability i'm wrong...

Done that 90% many a time.....

That's a good one! I think we all have experienced that! Sometimes more like 100%, right?

[rhino 2]

That's a good one! I think we all have experienced that! Sometimes more like 100%, right?

Yea, But there is always hope for hitting that allusive 10%.........​[Once or twice in a lifetime]