This is a very informative video. In fact I t6hink it is the best windshield removal video. Mike took his time and explained everything so that one can actually understand the process.
Thanks for this video. So many skip this part, anxious to get to the projects below it and frankly I understand the tasks below just fine. This part I was a tiny bit foggy, but you cleared up a couple questions I had, so thanks again.
I used your video to change the windshield on my GL1800 2012. Everything went great as I could stop and rewind and so on. Thank you a whold bunch for your videos.
Thanks greatly for the vid, I just got a new screen for my 02 and this was the most detailed video that I seen on here. I’m sure it will be no problem to replace. I may also order a vent to install first so thanks again.
Darrell, Thanks I appreciate it!! Sorry just getting back to you. Hope you're enjoying your ride with a nicer windscreen and a prettier than stock bike!
Two quick points: 1: are those JIS or Philips screws? and 2: great time to clean that gutter at the point where the windshield comes to the dash, I haven't been able to get at mine any other way.
Terry, To be honest, I don't know the exact spec. JIS are smaller headed screws but take a Philips screw driver to loosen and tighten so I'll just refer to them sa Philips. Since the Goldwings are designed in Japan I would imagine that JIS would apply. For those new to JIS, you can check out the detail here: ring-plug-thread-gages.com/ti-Article-JIS.pdf
Best explanation yet. I recently bought an ‘05 GL1800 and it has a Vstream windshield. However, it will not adjust; simply won’t budge. What do you suggest I do?
Sorry I haven't gotten back to you. Have you resolved this? If not, check the center locking track, there may be something binding in there. If it's free and works without the windshield attached, then look at the other tracks. Make sure you have the Teflon washers installed when mounting up the windshield. Check for movement at each stage of reassembly. This may give a clue as to what's causing it to bind up. Hope this helps
Scott, Thanks for the request and comments. They're always greatly appreciated. Just so I understand what you're looking for, can you explain to me what it is you're trying to get at? The reason I ask is that I noticed this past fall that somehow, I damaged my left side exhaust header and was thinking about replacing it over the winter. Would make a great video for the channel (been a long time since I added content, I know) and it would include that panel I think you're looking for. What year is your wing? The model range that I would be working on is the 2012 - 2016 although the old models would be pretty much the same in this area with exception to the "foot warmers".
Great informative video! I have to agree, this one is the best on this subject in my search for info on shield replacement. Liked and Subscribed! When installing new shield, can you transfer the original vent to new one? New to the wing world as of 3 days ago, 2008 GL18.
AllieAussie, hey, sorry for just now getting back to you. It's been a crazy year which pulled me away from You Tube. Yes, the vents are pretty universal, hope you found that out by now. Glad the video helped out and hope that you are enjoying your wing. They are nice bikes.
Great tutorial. In fact it's the best I've seen on the GL1800 windscreen removal procedure. Thanks for the great camera perspectives also. BTW: Whay year is that Wing?
Hi. Great and informative video, amazing. I have a Goldwing 1800 2015 mod. On this bike, the heat handles do not work. The strange thing is that the heat in the seat works, even if it should not be possible. I suspect that there is something wrong on wire or coupling. Do you have any video showing where the wires from the handles are connected with the rest of the wiring?
Torkel, Sorry I don’t at this time. I’m just getting my channel started up. I can take a look in the service manual and see if I can come up with anything for you.
Torkel Ranum The seat and heated hand grips are wired together in heated system. The seat uses an ambient air temp input. If it’s too hot outside it won’t turn on. This doesn’t affect the grips. If the seat shorts out or has an issue it knocks out the whole system including the hand grips. With the seat actually working then more than likely it’s grips that are the issue. Generally it’s the left grip that fails as that’s the grip that get handled the most -putting the bike on the Center stand . Next time , turn both the seat and grips off prior to starting the bike. After starting, turn the grips on only and see if the system reset it self and heating up. If you have the Kury grips on, it really takes a long time to heat up and when they do heat up it’s weak.
@@jona2933 Hello and again, thank you for bothering to do these indiscri-searches for me. I'll try the solution you sketch here, but I have little faith that it's solving the problem. I'm afraid I'm going to have to replace the grips. Anyway, thank you very much for all your help. Have a great motorcycle season.
The most likely problem with heated handles is a bad element/ fatigued connection to element in the throttle handle - the connector is not that far down into the fairing along the handlebar.
Install went as planned. Had to lube the click stops - a bit sticky at the bottom during testing. 5/2014 Researched Partzilla OEM parts 3 vs. 5 slots; 5 for 2001-2004, 3 for 2005+
Doc, Sorry for not getting back sooner, they are items 7,8,9 and 15 on this page www.hondadirectline.com/OEMpartfinder#/Honda_Powersports/GL18002AC_(16)_GOLDWING%2c_JPN%2c_VIN%23_JH2SC68G-GK400001_TO_JH2SC68G-GK499999/WINDSCREEN/83fd45af-c11e-4a60-a161-998862c62955/15ca93e3-8ee7-4531-99ea-f7d49abb6b90/y
Hey!! Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Yes, the same works here with the earlier models. The only difference is the windscreen itself; the earlier models have 5 mounting points on the windscreen where the newer ones only have three. By mount points I'm speaking about the sliders that the windscreen is attached to and allow it to stay square as the windshield slides up and down. My opinion here is that if you have five mounting points and the windscreen you want only has three slots, you can remove the two "middle" sliders on either side. You can do this by removing the dash (visor) and remove the sliders by popping off the circlip holding the two halves together. Hope that helps, let me know if that's not clear.
Thank for the great video! I have a 2004 GL1800 which doesn't have the increment adjustment as yours. I have to replace my visor A meter panel (part 64255-MCA-000ZA) do to a crack. This is the arched black finished embossed panel on the top. Since I'm replacing this do you know if the newer ratcheting style like you have on your 2016 can be used on a 2004? Thanks again for your great instructional video. 👍
Not sure I follow but the part number you referenced is item 22 on this link and the ratchet portion comes in small parts that appear to be items 27, 28, 29, 30, 33,46 and 61 in the drawing. I owned a 2001 and it does have ratchets capability so I'm a bit confused by your statement. www.hondadirectline.com/OEMpartfinder#/Honda_Powersports/GL1800A_(04)_GOLD_WING%2c_USA%2c_VIN%23_1HFSC470-4A300001/WINDSCREEN_(2)/8c83c807-eb51-4744-87f1-9afc7dee2a3c/ae96640f-3cf0-417e-910a-6bdac8d5bf09/y
@@MikesGoldwingGarage Thanks for the reply..... My 2004 does not have a ratcheting action, it just slides up and down when the levers are released for positioning. I believe the windshield ratchet mechanism was used on later models beginning with either 2005 or 2006 and up. I was wondering if those ratchet mechanisms would work on my 2004. In regards to the diagram in the link, I'm only changing out part 22 visor A meter panel due to the crack. Thanks again.
Okay, well take a good look when you get underneath, It might be that a spring is broken or missing, not allowing it to lock. Share a picture if you can. I would be interested to see what it all looks like.
@@MikesGoldwingGarage I will..... I bought this bike new and now have close to 50,000 miles on it. I never changed the windshield therefore, it may or may not have a ratchet type system. If it does, it never worked as it was suppose to. I've read through the years of many others have the same issue on the 2004's along with the windshields sliding down after riding for a while. I've always have had this problem. Thanks again.
My ‘07 doesn’t seem to have ever had the ratcheting mechanism, as I am able to move the shield to any position, without ever hearing or feeling a ratcheting action! I’m okay with that! One question, though....I have ONLY used Ace It! Polish to clean my bike and windshield in all these years, since 2007, and I NOW have to replace the OEM windshield, due to it being hazy, (or cloudy or fine, fine lines) all throughout the shield! How can this be fixed to get the shield back to being clear again? I have tried to polish it with 2500 grit sandpaper and even 3000 grit, to no avail! And what product would you recommend I use to clean the windshield, (after I fix it or replace it)? Thanks for your great video, brother!
Are you sure you Need to change out windshield because of that damage! I would make template of top of windshield, then tape template below damage , tape around cutting area, then cut a new upper edge, if you were my brother, you wouldn't even need to remove from bike! Just use bike as a built in vice! I did this to my GL1500, but removed cracks an damage from lower part cutting new bottom above damage! I like shield not being monster high! Cur as close to line on taped covered plastic using new made for plastic saber saw blade! Sand an file little as possible as plastic is so hard! Doing top would be easier because of none of 5 mounting holes needs to be drilled as on the bottom!
Tim, Thanks for the reply, but to be honest, the windscreen is actually viewed as a safety device and I would never prescribe modifying a safety device of any type. BTW, the image of the windscreen that I used was photoshopped and is actually sarcasm pointed at the fact that there are bird droppings on the windscreen and that it really doesn't have to be changed.
@@MikesGoldwingGarage windshield is a windshield, I see them in all sizes for large GW to tiny sports bike! So I'm fine with taking damage from shield! An your windshield doesn't really need replaces, your just jurking our chains, then load on the bull about safety equipment! I'm not believing these channels anymore! Thanks for the eye opener! I been adjusting windshields since is was 12, that was 60 years ago an no tickets or even looked at? Safety item? Hahaha!
Awesome video! Thanks for making this! Is that a 2016 Goldwing? If so, we have the exact some year and color Goldwing! I had the shop replace my OEM windscreen with a taller one, but it ended up making the air buffeting sound even worse. :( Now I'm searching for an alternative. I'm thinking about getting the Klock Werks windscreen since it forces the air to travel over your head. I'm 6'4" and my current windscreen is even worse than the OEM one. :( Well, anyway, thanks for making this video. Take care, Sam. If you like synthesizers, please check out my youtube channel. :)
Sam, Thanks for the comment. Yep you are spot on with the year. I have a friend of mine who's about 6'2" and runs a Tulsa Tall on his '02 Goldwing. Not sure you can get Tulsa's anymore unless maybe E-Bay but just remember you can look at anything '01 and newer for the Gen 1 and Gen 2 1800's. Older windshields will have 5 mounting slots, you would just use the middle and outside two. Mike
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Thank you for demonstrating how to remove the windscreen and thank you for not skipping over anything. Very well explained.
Thanks!
lord, this is by far the best video on this. great job.
This is a very informative video. In fact I t6hink it is the best windshield removal video. Mike took his time and explained everything so that one can actually understand the process.
Thanks Al, Greatly appriciated
I agree, I wished I had seen this video yesterday lol
Thanks for this video. So many skip this part, anxious to get to the projects below it and frankly I understand the tasks below just fine. This part I was a tiny bit foggy, but you cleared up a couple questions I had, so thanks again.
Glad it was helpful!
The windshield was stuck on the right side and with your explications, it was easy to fix it. Thank you very much
Guy, You're quite welcome. Glad you were able to get it fixed.
I used your video to change the windshield on my GL1800 2012. Everything went great as I could stop and rewind and so on. Thank you a whold bunch for your videos.
Thanks!! I appreciate the comment. I think I need to get back into the garage and get a few more done... Family issues been keeping me away.
You're the best MAN, so sorry you not live in BELGIUM, I would be a regular customer with you ;) ! Tnx for this GOOD tutorial
Thanks greatly for the vid, I just got a new screen for my 02 and this was the most detailed video that I seen on here. I’m sure it will be no problem to replace. I may also order a vent to install first so thanks again.
Thanks!
Best windscreen removal procedure I've seen so far. Thanks!!! 👍👍👍
Darrell, Thanks I appreciate it!! Sorry just getting back to you. Hope you're enjoying your ride with a nicer windscreen and a prettier than stock bike!
Best video on this subject I’ve seen
Thanks!!
Mike the thank you for the video because I just got a new Vstream windshield, and wanted to know how to remove the old one. Nicely done perfect!
Glad I could help
Two quick points: 1: are those JIS or Philips screws? and 2: great time to clean that gutter at the point where the windshield comes to the dash, I haven't been able to get at mine any other way.
Terry, To be honest, I don't know the exact spec. JIS are smaller headed screws but take a Philips screw driver to loosen and tighten so I'll just refer to them sa Philips. Since the Goldwings are designed in Japan I would imagine that JIS would apply. For those new to JIS, you can check out the detail here: ring-plug-thread-gages.com/ti-Article-JIS.pdf
Very good and informative video, "thank you."
Thanks Bob, I appreciate the comments.
Thanks for the info.
Best explanation yet. I recently bought an ‘05 GL1800 and it has a Vstream windshield. However, it will not adjust; simply won’t budge. What do you suggest I do?
Sorry I haven't gotten back to you. Have you resolved this? If not, check the center locking track, there may be something binding in there. If it's free and works without the windshield attached, then look at the other tracks. Make sure you have the Teflon washers installed when mounting up the windshield. Check for movement at each stage of reassembly. This may give a clue as to what's causing it to bind up. Hope this helps
Can you demonstrate the removal of the left side exhaust heat shield by the foot shift lever?
Scott,
Thanks for the request and comments. They're always greatly appreciated. Just so I understand what you're looking for, can you explain to me what it is you're trying to get at? The reason I ask is that I noticed this past fall that somehow, I damaged my left side exhaust header and was thinking about replacing it over the winter. Would make a great video for the channel (been a long time since I added content, I know) and it would include that panel I think you're looking for. What year is your wing? The model range that I would be working on is the 2012 - 2016 although the old models would be pretty much the same in this area with exception to the "foot warmers".
@@MikesGoldwingGarage 2005 left side just ion front of the shifter lever
Thanks for a great video. Made my replacement so much easier.
Great to hear! Glad I could Help
Great informative video! I have to agree, this one is the best on this subject in my search for info on shield replacement. Liked and Subscribed! When installing new shield, can you transfer the original vent to new one? New to the wing world as of 3 days ago, 2008 GL18.
AllieAussie, hey, sorry for just now getting back to you. It's been a crazy year which pulled me away from You Tube. Yes, the vents are pretty universal, hope you found that out by now. Glad the video helped out and hope that you are enjoying your wing. They are nice bikes.
Great tutorial. In fact it's the best I've seen on the GL1800 windscreen removal procedure.
Thanks for the great camera perspectives also.
BTW: Whay year is that Wing?
Hi. Great and informative video, amazing. I have a Goldwing 1800 2015 mod. On this bike, the heat handles do not work. The strange thing is that the heat in the seat works, even if it should not be possible. I suspect that there is something wrong on wire or coupling. Do you have any video showing where the wires from the handles are connected with the rest of the wiring?
Torkel, Sorry I don’t at this time. I’m just getting my channel started up. I can take a look in the service manual and see if I can come up with anything for you.
Torkel Ranum
The seat and heated hand grips are wired together in heated system. The seat uses an ambient air temp input. If it’s too hot outside it won’t turn on. This doesn’t affect the grips.
If the seat shorts out or has an issue it knocks out the whole system including the hand grips. With the seat actually working then more than likely it’s grips that are the issue. Generally it’s the left grip that fails as that’s the grip that get handled the most -putting the bike on the Center stand .
Next time , turn both the seat and grips off prior to starting the bike. After starting, turn the grips on only and see if the system reset it self and heating up.
If you have the Kury grips on, it really takes a long time to heat up and when they do heat up it’s weak.
@@jona2933 Hello and again, thank you for bothering to do these indiscri-searches for me. I'll try the solution you sketch here, but I have little faith that it's solving the problem. I'm afraid I'm going to have to replace the grips. Anyway, thank you very much for all your help. Have a great motorcycle season.
The most likely problem with heated handles is a bad element/ fatigued connection to element in the throttle handle
- the connector is not that far down into the fairing along the handlebar.
@@jmitch6764 we have solved the problem. The right handle was broken. No it works just fine again.
Is it the same process for the F6B?
Hmm.... Can't say for sure but everything that I've seen about the F6B would lead me to believe that if not the same, should be pretty close.
Thank you for this video!
Thanks!! Great to get feedback from viewers.
@@MikesGoldwingGarage you’re welcome brother
Install went as planned. Had to lube the click stops - a bit sticky at the bottom during testing. 5/2014
Researched Partzilla OEM parts 3 vs. 5 slots; 5 for 2001-2004, 3 for 2005+
Good to hear... Hope you're liking your windscreen.
Thank you! Very helpful. Where can I buy that tape please?
Doc, Sorry for not getting back sooner, they are items 7,8,9 and 15 on this page www.hondadirectline.com/OEMpartfinder#/Honda_Powersports/GL18002AC_(16)_GOLDWING%2c_JPN%2c_VIN%23_JH2SC68G-GK400001_TO_JH2SC68G-GK499999/WINDSCREEN/83fd45af-c11e-4a60-a161-998862c62955/15ca93e3-8ee7-4531-99ea-f7d49abb6b90/y
nice work
Thanks
I have a 2003 Honda Goldwing gl1800 will it work the same?
Hey!!
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Yes, the same works here with the earlier models. The only difference is the windscreen itself; the earlier models have 5 mounting points on the windscreen where the newer ones only have three. By mount points I'm speaking about the sliders that the windscreen is attached to and allow it to stay square as the windshield slides up and down. My opinion here is that if you have five mounting points and the windscreen you want only has three slots, you can remove the two "middle" sliders on either side. You can do this by removing the dash (visor) and remove the sliders by popping off the circlip holding the two halves together.
Hope that helps, let me know if that's not clear.
Thank you!
You're welcome!
thanks
Thank You!! Sorry for not responding sooner. Been a crazy year!! Hope you're getting out and riding during these wakey times.
Thank for the great video! I have a 2004 GL1800 which doesn't have the increment adjustment as yours. I have to replace my visor A meter panel (part 64255-MCA-000ZA) do to a crack. This is the arched black finished embossed panel on the top. Since I'm replacing this do you know if the newer ratcheting style like you have on your 2016 can be used on a 2004? Thanks again for your great instructional video. 👍
Not sure I follow but the part number you referenced is item 22 on this link and the ratchet portion comes in small parts that appear to be items 27, 28, 29, 30, 33,46 and 61 in the drawing. I owned a 2001 and it does have ratchets capability so I'm a bit confused by your statement.
www.hondadirectline.com/OEMpartfinder#/Honda_Powersports/GL1800A_(04)_GOLD_WING%2c_USA%2c_VIN%23_1HFSC470-4A300001/WINDSCREEN_(2)/8c83c807-eb51-4744-87f1-9afc7dee2a3c/ae96640f-3cf0-417e-910a-6bdac8d5bf09/y
@@MikesGoldwingGarage Thanks for the reply..... My 2004 does not have a ratcheting action, it just slides up and down when the levers are released for positioning. I believe the windshield ratchet mechanism was used on later models beginning with either 2005 or 2006 and up. I was wondering if those ratchet mechanisms would work on my 2004. In regards to the diagram in the link, I'm only changing out part 22 visor A meter panel due to the crack. Thanks again.
Okay, well take a good look when you get underneath, It might be that a spring is broken or missing, not allowing it to lock. Share a picture if you can. I would be interested to see what it all looks like.
@@MikesGoldwingGarage I will..... I bought this bike new and now have close to 50,000 miles on it. I never changed the windshield therefore, it may or may not have a ratchet type system. If it does, it never worked as it was suppose to. I've read through the years of many others have the same issue on the 2004's along with the windshields sliding down after riding for a while. I've always have had this problem. Thanks again.
My ‘07 doesn’t seem to have ever had the ratcheting mechanism, as I am able to move the shield to any position, without ever hearing or feeling a ratcheting action! I’m okay with that! One question, though....I have ONLY used Ace It! Polish to clean my bike and windshield in all these years, since 2007, and I NOW have to replace the OEM windshield, due to it being hazy, (or cloudy or fine, fine lines) all throughout the shield! How can this be fixed to get the shield back to being clear again? I have tried to polish it with 2500 grit sandpaper and even 3000 grit, to no avail! And what product would you recommend I use to clean the windshield, (after I fix it or replace it)? Thanks for your great video, brother!
Are you sure you Need to change out windshield because of that damage! I would make template of top of windshield, then tape template below damage , tape around cutting area, then cut a new upper edge, if you were my brother, you wouldn't even need to remove from bike! Just use bike as a built in vice! I did this to my GL1500, but removed cracks an damage from lower part cutting new bottom above damage! I like shield not being monster high! Cur as close to line on taped covered plastic using new made for plastic saber saw blade! Sand an file little as possible as plastic is so hard! Doing top would be easier because of none of 5 mounting holes needs to be drilled as on the bottom!
Tim, Thanks for the reply, but to be honest, the windscreen is actually viewed as a safety device and I would never prescribe modifying a safety device of any type. BTW, the image of the windscreen that I used was photoshopped and is actually sarcasm pointed at the fact that there are bird droppings on the windscreen and that it really doesn't have to be changed.
@@MikesGoldwingGarage windshield is a windshield, I see them in all sizes for large GW to tiny sports bike! So I'm fine with taking damage from shield! An your windshield doesn't really need replaces, your just jurking our chains, then load on the bull about safety equipment! I'm not believing these channels anymore! Thanks for the eye opener! I been adjusting windshields since is was 12, that was 60 years ago an no tickets or even looked at? Safety item? Hahaha!
Awesome video! Thanks for making this! Is that a 2016 Goldwing? If so, we have the exact some year and color Goldwing! I had the shop replace my OEM windscreen with a taller one, but it ended up making the air buffeting sound even worse. :( Now I'm searching for an alternative. I'm thinking about getting the Klock Werks windscreen since it forces the air to travel over your head. I'm 6'4" and my current windscreen is even worse than the OEM one. :( Well, anyway, thanks for making this video. Take care, Sam. If you like synthesizers, please check out my youtube channel. :)
Sam,
Thanks for the comment. Yep you are spot on with the year. I have a friend of mine who's about 6'2" and runs a Tulsa Tall on his '02 Goldwing. Not sure you can get Tulsa's anymore unless maybe E-Bay but just remember you can look at anything '01 and newer for the Gen 1 and Gen 2 1800's. Older windshields will have 5 mounting slots, you would just use the middle and outside two.
Mike
@@MikesGoldwingGarage good to know. Thank you. Take care Sam.
Look into the Madstad. It's a favourite of the F6B crowd, the F6B does not have an adjustable winshield.