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.
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.
