Honda Goldwing Engine Ticking Issue SOLVED? | Cruiseman's Moto Vlogs
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- Many of you, like me, have noticed a ticking or clicking sound on the right side of your 2018-2023 Honda Goldwing when the engine is cold. The noise seems to go away once the bike warms up. But why? I have a new theory as to why this might be happening to so many (but not all) Goldwing owners.
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Cruiseman, so kind of you to mention my channel, and the invite for breakfast. Just some awesome conversation around that table. You and your buddies are the real deal. Again, thank you and Don for the editing advice !! I did notice that the slope of the parking spot could have been contributing to the disparity in height.
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Hi Cruiseman and thank you for this video. I would like to share my experience that just happened (5 min ago) on my 2022 Honda Goldwing Tour (Not DCT) after my second oil change. When I started the engine right after the oil change, I heard the ticking sound (first time hearing this sound on this bike). It was very loud and I thought I was in for some heavy corrective maintenance. I first looked through the service manual and found my possibilities, then I searched on RUclips and there you were again, discussing what I needed. I thought about your oil comment and thought about the order of events that happened during my oil change. I dumped the oil and when I got to my filter, I realized a friend had borrowed my oil filter wrench and had to go get it back. About a 20 min ride each way. Since it was getting close to supper, I got supper on the way for my family and we ate as soon as I got home. Long story short, the bike stayed on the kick stand draining for about 2 hours and a half. I got back to work after supper and finished the oil change... So after watching your video, I immediately started the bike again and let it run for 10 min while having the bike leaning against me on the right side of the bike. Slowly, the noise went away and after 10 min, both sides of the engine sounded the same again. That made my day!. Note that I always park my bike on the center stand in my garage, for space saving and safety. Now, I have another reason... that ticking sound. I believe you are right about the oil! I think it can sound far fetched in a conversation considering Honda's reliability, but I believe it now. I personally never thought Honda would oversee something like that. Anyhow, my problem is gone and I can continue and install the Remus exhaust and the JMC Rocker speakers and Amp. Can't wait to hear this when I'm done! Take care and thanks again for the videos. Hope you get another Goldwing in the near future!
Hi Chris, a little bit late but here are my findings. I never had that clicking noise until my dealer adjusted the valve clearance. After that, I had the clicking noise on the right side. We found out, that he had forgotten to fix the outlet valve lever (with the counternut) after adjusting the clearance. After that, problem was solved. I think during the assembling process, some bikes don't get the correct momentum on the nuts or aren't fixed properly.
What exactly is the “outlet valve lever”?
For what it's worth, I prefer your old way of doing moto vlogs. The voice over isn't as authentic: you can't discuss what you are seeing and experiencing in real time. We miss out on the natural reactions.
I agree Jeff,it’s deff better to hear the bike and real time riding. No thumbs up for this I’m afraid..
Thanks for that feedback.
Hello Cruiseman!
I too had that clicking sound coming from the right side of my 2018/2023, initially! It never went away on the 2018, even up to the time I traded it in on the 2023, however, on my “23” I noticed I don’t hear the clicking sound any longer. The weather has been quite nice here in San Diego, CA over the past 4 or 5 days, although it’s suppose to rain again Weds, and Thu. I just want to let you know that I appreciate what you do through your vlogs and RUclips videos!!!
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I totally agree. I too agree not liking as much this new presentation through voice over than the previous versions. Not hearing the motorcycle and traffick sounds makes the video too artificial and not lively enough.
Love Robert’s photography. Been watching his incredible work presenting his recent Faroe Islands trip. Amazing footage. To the Gold Wing height difference. The first thing is ensuring flat surface and no grade difference. The other is visual affect that two presumable congruent objects have sitting at angles next to each other. Since the video demonstrates a straight line it might be surface grade. Both on center stands is another assessment method needed. To the engine tick. When parked in the garage I always place my bike on the center stand. I do hear a very slight tick which goes away after warming. Good stuff Cruise.
Thank you Road Glide !!
Recently had the ticking on my 2021 Goldwing. Last week, tank was pretty much empty so I pulled into a Buc-ees and noticed their ethanol free gas (might have been 92 octane). Got back on the freeway and made it home. So far I do not get any ticking on the right side... always use the side stand and back using ethanol 85 octane gas. Hoping it stays this way
Yes, I was told this many years ago when I owned a 1982 650 Nighthawk, it ticked. I was told by my friend who was a power plant mechanic and is now a Master Mechanic that it was because the bike was on its sidestand. it has occurred with other bikes I've owned and used. So I think you can safely say "Its a thing." When on its center stand it does not occur.
I always park my bike on the center stand. It has the ticking sound as the motor warms up, so I don't believe that is the solution to the problem.
It’s awesome that you and Rob linked up. He always gives you shout outs on his channel.
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I have a 2024 Gold Wing Tour DCT and purchased it new. I live 1.5 hours from the dealer and it was delivered to my house without a test ride. It had three miles on the odometer. The next day on my first ride I noticed an abnormal ticking noise from the right side cylinder bank. I read forum posts and watched RUclips videos. I contacted the dealer and they said it was normal for this generation of motor. After living with it a few days, I made a video and sent it to the dealer. They said I could bring it in for an inspection and would check the valves, but they didn’t believe anything was wrong. I decided to check the valve clearances myself and they all were right in the center of the specified tolerance range. I also purchased an automotive stethoscope and isolated the noise to the number 5 cylinder (the one on the right side furthest to the rear). A few more days went by and I rode it to the dealer and let them listen to it for themselves in person. They agreed the ticking sound was abnormally loud. I went home and they picked up the motorcycle a few days later and had it for 16 days before I got it back. They contacted the corporate Honda tech center in South Carolina and were told to check several things: valve clearances, cam chain, cam chain tensioner, and to look into the cylinders with a borescope. They did not believe it was an injector issue, due to the location of the injectors relative to where the noise was coming from. The valves were right in the middle of the specified range for all intake and exhaust valves (just as I had measured them). The cam chain and tensioner were fine. The dealer thought they saw something inside the #5 cylinder with the borescope and then removed the head. However, they said it had been an illusion so-to-speak created by oil in the cylinder and everything was fine. They put everything back together and because nothing had been altered, the noise still existed. Then corporate Honda told them to tighten all of the exhaust valves on the right side to the tightest spec value of 0.03 inches. The normal specified range for the exhaust valves is 0.03 to 0.05 inches. Believe it or not, this solved the problem. They probably only needed to tighten the #5 cylinder’s exhaust valves, but they tightened all of them on the right side per corporate Honda’s instructions. I’m pleased the motorcycle is fixed but frustrated with Honda and the dealer, as this noise was present from new. I hope this information helps.
Addendum to previous post: I got the motorcycle back from the dealer after the exhaust valves had been tightened to their minimum specified clearance and the noise had only slightly abated. I would estimate the ticking noise was about 75% as loud as it had been. I contacted the dealer, who then contacted corporate Honda, and they picked up my motorcycle up and took it back to the dealer. The next plan by corporate Honda was to replace the rocker arms, but my dealer noticed something unusual about the oil journal that supplies oil to the camshaft. It looked too shallow. They were able to convince corporate Honda to send an entire new head, camshaft, and all other parts associated with a head. The new head arrived and the oil journal was in fact 0.006” deeper in the new head. The dealer thought this was significant and it would affect oil supply to the last rocker. Anyway, the entire head and all associated parts were replaced and the problem was solved. I have the motorcycle back and can attest after a couple hundred miles that the noise is gone. The right and left sides sound the same.
My 2022 DCT Tour (with only about 1,200 miles on it) has always had the ticking sound and it spends about 99.9% of its life on the center stand here in the UK.
Never once heard the clicking sound on my 2020 GW. I also never fail to put the bike on the center stand if I’m going to be off of it for anything other than to grab something to eat or run in a store.
Check suspension settings. Two up with luggage versus one up no luggage might allow for height difference. Traxxion show’s differences.
That was my thought as well!
@@spivey8481 👍🏼
Checked that. Actually, mine was set higher than Roberts'
Engine ticking - valves, it is normal. Noisy ticking - adjust valves.
Should be at the idle, whem you rev engine, you should not hear ticking.
His does appear to a little taller. It could be one inch taller shocks, or it could be that the cement wasn’t level.
Always put my 21 on the centre stand at home and have always had the ticking noise when starting from cold. I can't recall if it ticks when starting a warm engine though, something I'll have to check. BTW, cold wet and windy here in the uk, would love some blue skies like you have 😂
Hello I have a 18 and always have it on center stand and I have the clicking noise sometimes and not others whether cold or hot.
I have had a slight ticking at times, it seemed to correspond more to when the Engine is cold (First start of the day on a cooler day) it’s probably related to the oil viscosity and valve clearance, since it goes away once up to operating temps. (Bike is a 2019 Non-Tour Standard and currently has 28K KMs)
I have also been experiencing the "ticking" noise on my new 2023 Goldwing. I have less than 900 miles on it, and did change the oil at 600 miles. I always keep the bike on the center stand when in the garage. The tick does seem to fade after warming up, but does not fade completely. My bike has this noise only on the right side. I will be contacting DFW Honda when they are open next week.
Hi Cruiseman. I have owned a 2018 DCT from new since March 2019 and it now has around 21000 mile on it. I have experienced the ticking noise to varying degrees over that period. On start up there is usually no ticking. Then as the bike starts to warm up the ticking starts and gradually fades away as the engine continues to warm up to running temp. I have noticed that the ticking is usually at its worst just after it has been serviced and reduces after a while but never goes away. I've no idea why that would be. As for your centre stand theory I'm not sure it is correct. I always park my bike up on the centre stand when garaged or parked over night and only use the side stand if parking for short periods while out and about. On the rare occasions that I have parked the bike on the side stand over night I have not noticed any difference in the ticking sound on start up.
My brand new ‘23 DCT has started to tick (right side only). The center/side stand theory only makes sense if the ticking noise goes away after the engine has been running for a few seconds. Mine does not go away.
First noticed it at about 2000 miles. Seems to get worse after the engine gets hot. It isn’t terribly loud, but if it were a solid lifter valve train in an auto any decent mechanic would know exactly what to do about it…adjust the lash.
On my bike, it is not a sound I want to consider “normal “. I plan to discuss with the dealer where I purchased the bike to get their take on it.
Hello Cruiseman, I purchased a new 2023 Honda Goldwing Tour DCT in mid July and it currently has around 120 miles recorded. I always keep the bike on the center stand and yes I noticed the ticking sound appearing to be coming from the engine right side. The ticking seems to go away after the engine warms up and the engine sounds appear normal. I noticed the ticking after a cold start and the garage temperature was around 80 degrees F. This was on my second ride from bike purchase. I will continue to monitor and keep the dealer advised. Checking other Goldwing owners, it appears the ticking issue is not rare, but most report the ticking goes away after the engine warms up. I experienced this on a BMW 750IL I owned years ago and it was actually a ticking fuel injector. Thanks for your thoughts in this video. All the Best, James.
Hey cruiseman
We encounter couple of Gw from 2018-2023 having engine ticking sound regardless it is side stand or centre stand
2019 Wing. Always ticked non-stop from new until last summer 2022 when I checked the oil routinely and topped up (level was well above half). I added a little too much ... not a lot. No more ticking since!
Very quiet ticking audible if parked and started on side stand stand but it is short lived.
Here in southern Spain we are at 29°C. High for March. Normally 23 to 25°C.
Drought conditions so warm and very sunny I'm afraid.
44.5°C in central Spain last July at times. I rode to UK where temperatures exceeded 40° occasionally. Hottest on record I believe.
Glad to see your weather is letting you get out more.
Cheers.
Stu
It’s been in the 40’s and 50’s here in Chicago, just returned from a trip to Austin. Had some pretty cold weather. On the way home, left Little Rock. It was about 34°. Didn’t get above 40 until we got home in Chicago two days later. One of these days I may show up and have breakfast with you guys on Sunday.
I have a 2018 and have had my hike on the center stand the day I got it. I do have the same ticking sound Thanks
2019. Kept on the centre stand and also have the ticking noise on start up.
I always put my 2018 on it's center stand. Never had a ticking problem.
Not a goldwing owner (yet), but am familiar with ticking engines. The oil hypothesis isn't really plausible - that should resolve very quickly once oil pressure comes up, which is typically a matter of seconds. Also, that it tracks the engine coming up to operating temperature points away from lubrication also. I suspect it's a valve tappet clearance issue, or (without me knowing better) it could even be something loose elsewhere in the valve train. Might be worth checking the tappet clearances at some point just for grins.
I have a scooter (Honda PCX) that does exactly this and always has since new - ticks when cold but quiets down to a nice sewing machine sound as it comes up to operating temp. And that too is probably an artifact of tappet clearances...
I know several owners who have had their valves checked/adjusted, and it did not seem to make any difference. It is really a strange one. I tend to agree with your oil assessment.
@@cruisemansgarage Ah I stand corrected. Interesting......
I just had dealer in Tennessee listen to my 23 with 600 miles and said it sounds like valves need adjusted. Also stated Honda does not cover it . Called Honda and the dealer will have to start a warranty claim for Honda to review and see if they will pay for it. If it gets denied with 600 miles on it then this is the last Honda for me and will take it to BMW for trade in.
spring has sprung in NY but as mild as this winter has been, bikers can't complain. i did more winter riding this year than ever.
Mine is a 2021 GL1800BD ( Base model with DCT). Never had the click sound on start -up (Now 21K+ miles). It rests on the side stand while in the garage. I'm happy!
I never had this ticking issue on my 2018 Goldwing but I always keep my bike on the center stand in my garage.
I've got a 2023 DCT and it is always on the side stand - no ticking noise as yet (only had the bike 2 weeks but its been started about 30 times for 10 - 20 mins a time as I've been fitting & testing mods etc.
I always park my 2018 Goldwing Tour DCT in my garage on its CENTER stand. In the past few months, I installed the "ride-off" center stand; very easy to employ and then to just ride off with no concern of having to use my side stand. :)
Mine has had the clicking starting with about 5 or 6 hundred miles on the bike (22 dct tour). I took it to my dealer, they told me it was the fuel injectors, that they make the sound when it’s hot (it was hot, but mine makes the clicking noise at all times, even after a long ride). At the time, I almost always put it on the center stand, but now usually keep it on the side stand, no difference for me…
Is yours only on the right side? If so did you ask why is the right side injectors making noise & not the left ? It is more plausible that Honda was using incorrect parts on right side or misadjusted the right side.
Me too 😢
I like how your mirrors show when the indicators are on 😊
I keep my 2023 Goldwing on the side stand in my garage but i keep a 2x4 wood block under the side stand. Ever since I have done this the startup from cold sounds a bit smoother.
I also put my 2021 GW on the center stand in the garage. I have never heard the ticking noise. 21,000 miles now.
I always park my bike on the center stand at home. And I still have the clicking problem.
I just watched a video about a guy that just bought a 2023 brand new and he had it check out. They had to adjust the valves on his bike and said it was not covered under warranty. I just bought a 2018 and I here the noise some times my self. But I play my radio a lot so did not notice it write away.
Might seem like your bike is lower because the trunk is smaller on yours vs. his ('18 vs '21). This, combined with the possibility of a different preload setting, would make a difference.
I have always left my 2018 Goldwing Tour on the side stand when I park it in my garage and have always heard the ticking sound until the engine warms up some. Since watching this video about a month ago I started parking it on the center stand and not I don’t hear the ticking sound anymore. I don’t ride everyday but I do ride 2-3 times per week. In my opinion your theory seams more probable than plausible.
I had a 2019 Goldwing Tour DCT and had no clicking noise. I just bought a 2024 Goldwing Tour DCT and it does have the clicking noise when cold till it is warmed up. I always put my motorcycles on the center stand. My 2024 only has 600 0:15 miles and I was going to take it back to the dealer for investigation.
2008 GL 1800. It’s 32 Degrees this morning in North Central Indiana. Getting ready to ride an hour to work.
Very nice!
The last two winters in central Indiana have been unusually dry which have allowed me to continue riding to work year-round (42 miles round trip). I had to take the truck approximately a dozen times so far this year when there was snow or ice on the roads.
Have always used the Center stand on my 2018 when parked in my garage. The bike always has an audible tick on the right side of the engine until it’s up to operating temperature. It did this when I picked it up new in 2020.
Nice easy relaxing video...thank you I have a 2022 non tour DCT. So far I have not noticed any "ticking sounds". However; just tossing this out there. For the most part...Goldwing riders are on the mature or slightly older ages (that's bound to generate some burps..ha ha). As we age, many of us have hearing that is not as finely tuned as when younger.
I have a 2017 BMW r1200 GSA and it too when the engine is completely cold makes that noise regardless of whether I have it on the side stand or the center stand. I don't think it's a Honda issue it's an issue with a lot of bikes when they've been sitting overnight or longer.
2021 DCT Tour. Less than 2,500 miles. Have always kept on side stand and as of yet haven’t noticed ticking. I will pay more attention to it on startup this riding season.
Swap spots next time.. the bike on the right appears lower…… friend accused me of lowering my bike until I parked it on the left side…. BTW… 2021 Africa twin dot ticks when cold also… just ride it
I purchased a 2023 Goldwing tour DCT this year, it has 352 miles on it and it is a ticking POS. If there is a tick something is not right. This is my 3rd Goldwing and all of them had problems, from vibrations to leaving me stranded. I am kicking myself for being so stupid for purchasing another one??
Ticking on the right side of the engine started on my 2023 bagger after the first maintenance at 1500 km. Not only at low rpm’s but also at 3000 rpm or more.
I have a 2021 DCT Tour UK spec Goldwing that started making a ticking sound on the right side cylinder head at around 1000 miles from new, the bike was always parked on the centre stand in the garage overnight.
Up until recently I would always fuel my bike with E10 unleaded, at around 4000 miles I decided to run the bike to nearly empty and switched over to E5 super unleaded just to see if it made any difference, the Goldwing will obviously run on E10 or E5 but the difference is unbelievable,
I was amazed at how different the bike sounded and ran, the ticking sound is considerably quieter, the bike felt more responsive and the mpg improved.
I now only run my Goldwing on E5 high octane super unleaded.
Regardless of which stand the bike has been stored on, If I have not started my Goldwing for a while I usually crank it with the throttle wide open first, the injection system won’t allow the engine to fire but will pump the oil round for about 5 seconds, this is an extremely good method to prime the engine with oil prior to starting.
Still cold and somewhat dreary in the Albuquerque area. But it supposedly starting to warm up tomorrow (3.29.2023). Just checked the fishing reports for the Valle Caldera area around Jemez Springs NM. About an hour and half from where I live. They are issuing road advisories because they happen to have 4’ of new snow in the area. (Yes, I meant 4 FEET)…Go figure….
Yes I get the right side ticking and yes I always park it on side stand. I will try the centre stand and see what happens.
My 2018 DCT Tour with 54,000 does not exhibit any ticking noise. Since purchasing it new, I do always use the center stand. In any case, love the bike. Trip in the near future include riding out to Arizona from Virginia, and in September, from Virginia to Key West.
I usually have my bike on the side stand but I start the bike in the upright position so that the engine oil can soak the pistons evenly. I've been doing this for my previous bikes that are carburetted. I'm riding the 2017 Goldwing and I don't hear any ticking. I'll mute the radio volume next time before I start the bike to listen for any ticking.
I have a 2023 Goldwing DCT Tour and originally had a 2019 - the 2019 never had the clicking noise which in fact is a out of adjustment valve lifter. My 2023 started making the sound around 500 Kms. After doing the screw driver listening test to each cylinder head I could definitely tell it was the middle cylinder that has the loose lifter. I took it to the dealer and they won't adjust it until they say it has gone through the break in period. In other words they will wait until I take it in for the first service and charge me for the lifter shimming that is already needing it now. What are the chances that it will tighten up over the next hundreds- miles or kilometers ??? probably zero :( P.S. My brother is a red seal mechanic and he was mystified why they won't adjust it now under warranty)
Same issue. Dealer told me Honda does not cover valve adjustment. I called Honda and they said dealer would hàve to start a warranty claim for them to review.
@@johncook7695 just took it in to another dealer and they said it’s within reason 🤣 so noisy lifters is the new normal- not much you can do but handle it by paying for it- solid lifters shouldn’t be noisy- they forget us old guys no what the difference is between solid and hydraulic lifters 🤔
I have a 2021 Airbag with no ticking. I always keep it on the center stand, only using the side stand during dismount. Even at restaurant stops, it's back on the center stand.
Very plausible theory indeed! Would definitely keep the Goldwing on the center standfor all intent and purposes!!
2024 honda goldwhing and I got the same problem with 900 miles I did the oil change already and I still have the same noise. I got appointment for next Friday on the dealership to see what happens.
I just noticed my 2019 DCT clicking on the right side. I don't ride very often and I always keep the bike on the side stand. I'm going to leave it on the center stand and see what happens. Thanks.
My bike is always on the center stand, no clicking.. An old KZ1000 police motorcycle mechanic always told us "center stand when you can, it keeps the parts lubricated that should always be soaked in lubrication!"
The ticking sound on my 2019 occurred more as the bike got warm, not cold. In fact, it was worse during the peak of summer. Whatever it is, it never impacted performance and I couldn't hear it until I was beside a car or truck at a stop light or when I pulled into my garage. I kept mine on the side stand. Here's my crazy theory, I didn't hear the ticking until I installed my aero peg (hwy pegs). Could that hardware have altered the phonics somehow?
Ticking discussion starts at 5:00
What I noticed on the bike being taller is his is not leaning as far as yours does. Maybe adding a side stand footpad on your will stand it up more. I have had one on all 3 of my Wings and the bike is not so hard to stand up straight after getting on it. Maybe that would also lessen the amount of oil draining on the lower head. Just thinking you know.
Have a 2006 Goldwing, always park on the centerstand.
Had the tricking sound before 60,000 miles marker.
Chris, your Goldwing looks to me like it is leaning more than the other one in that picture. I would check your kickstand, they wear after lots of cycles and get sloppy on the mount. On my 09 Goldwing I noticed this so I took it off put it in my vice and closed the gap so there was way less tolerance between the kickstand and the hard mount on that the kickstand pivots on. Just something you might want to check out.
Had not thought of that. I will check it.
I've brought up this issue at Honda dealer while servicing my 2017 VFR1200x , and technician explained that fuel injectors make that sound and I shouldn't worry about that ?
It is true out of my experience that I don't always hear it and usually when bike is warming up
Mi 2018 dct, Cuando estaciono en el garage siempre dejo con el caballete central, el tic tac empece a notarlo a partir de los 100.000 km.. suena mas fuerte en frio y cuando se calienta no acaba de desaparecer pero suena bastante menos... (suena y desaparece....)
Good job Cruiseman I love your video, just bought a 2007 GW 1800 last Sept. and still waiting to drive it again because we here in Northern Ontario, Canada we still have 3 foot of the white stuff and snow machine are still going.
The weather up here in Connecticut is slowly improving. Seeing some low 60s days but nights are low 40s. We wait for the salt to wash off the roads first. Not too many put off by 40s and 50s it's the salt on the roads we all hate. I put my bike onto center stand always and don't have the ticking. Would be good to poll people riding the standard as that doesn't have a center stand at all.
The early BMW K100's and 75's would smoke a bit after being on the sidestand overnight. Solution was to use the centerstand a lot more, especially overnight.
It's not oiling or kick stand usage. These 6th gen engines have insanely high oil pressure. Right at 20 psi more than the 5th gen engines test spec. Check you service shop manual you should have bought when you bought your Wing. It's Hondas crappy trailing rocker arms for the exhaust valves. They used shim and bucket for the intake valves as it should be and trailing rockers for the exhaust valves as it shouldn't be. Stupid move on Hondas part. Trailing rockers always make more noise than shim/bucket. Take the cam cover off and check the exhaust valve clearance and small parts. You will find your tickers/noise. Honda went cheap ass on this engine to accommodate the DCT and meet/maintain eurotrash5 emission standards.
Can what you say cause engine failure?
I had the ticking on my 2018 and currently on my 2022. I suspect poor adjustment of the lifters from the factory. I’m looking at doing an adjustment but haven’t found the Honda shims or the special tools online yet. I might just have to contact my local dealership to place an order.
I bought my 2018 with 9,500 miles on board. Man, the right side had this low db rumbling, knocking noise, like a diesel. Drove me nuts coming from a quiet '02. Ten different Honda mechanics checked it out, all said....running smooth and healthy. But, I'm sure you're all like me, you know what you know and know what you hear, right? Well, I had a dealer do a check and adjustment on the exhaust valves. Yes, they were a bit out of specs, paid out of pocket...but about 40% of the noise went away. I still hear it, mostly feel it once in a while when in idle at light or on driveway.....Love everything else about the bike.....but I guess this noise keeps me real. If I could I would trade it for a newer one with no rumble.....I bought 5 year extended warranty just in case.....
@@jonwingO5187 Catastrophic engine failure,,, not really. Meaning the engine is junk,,, naw. But a cylinder going dead sure. Head damage sure. There have been several issues that showed up on the net over the years with bad clanking and knocking in the head and the bikes repaired under warranty. But none of those owners ever published what happened and what the repair was. If you have a shop service manual one can clearly see what could possibly go wrong and why.
@@danaszalajeski4416 No special tools needed just standard tools. And all one has to worry about concerning the shims for the shim/bucket used on the intake is the dia. of the shims used and a good selection of thickness. You can buy shim kits all over the place. Checking and adjusting the exhaust valves is mech 101. I haven't had to mess with the intake cam and valves yet. But that stupid exhaust valve setup I've had to adjust once on my low mileage 2018 and the right front needs adjusted again.
All my bikes have motul oil in them and you will notice the motor is alot quieter than with other oils . I just switched my 2018 wing to motul and I will say there is a big difference in how the bike sounds , runs and shifts . I strongly suggest using motul over any other oil because it leaves a slick film coating inside your motor unlike other oils and your bike could sit for months and that coating doesn't go away !
Cruiseman, I have a 2018 Goldwing trike and it also has the ticking noise. My trike motor stays level all the time so I don’t know if putting it on the center stand is a solution to the problem
I have a 2013 f6b, I also run motul oil and mine is quiet as well
Do you still use a 1030 weight oil or something thicker? Does the oil you using match Honda oil specifications?
@@curtisbull1583flat engine should use 30 oil more
Is there a specific Motul 4T oil or all?. I've heard a few different people say the Motul makes the Wings gears quieter
Cruiseman I always put my 2018 Gold Wing on the center stand. Haven’t noticed ticking noise. Enjoyed the video. 👍
Good to know!
2021 DCT. No ticking. Always parked on side stand.
I have a 2018 GW trike and I have the clicking that comes from the right side of my bike always. I have used a couple different oil brands with no change.
I have a 2018 and have always had the ticking noise on startup. I keep it on the kickstand because I have it on a HF dolly so I can turn it around in the garage. I have the base GW model and installed the center stand but hardly ever use it. I always thought the ticking noise was related to the oil not being equally distributed on startup and was "normal". I will place on the center stand for about 15 minutes before startup to see if ti makes a difference.
Eau Claire WI still has a foot of snow on the ground although the roads and streets are clear. I’m turning into more of a fair weather rider as I get older so I like to see temps in at least the 50’s before jumping on my Goldwing.
One way to verify the ticking sound would be to switch off the ignition and turn it over a few times then turn on the ignition and start it up and see if the clicking sound is still there. By turning over the engine without the ignition on will pump oil into the cams giving a little lubrication before startup. By the way I have a 2005 GL1800 that I park on the kickstand and I've never heard a ticking sound.
Not possible with the new GL models from 2018... start button and kill switch are the same !!! 😇
No additional kill switch on the newer models?
Hi Cruiseman, I always enjoy all of your videos and just for general info I have a 21 Wing and always put it on the center stand when parking in my garage or at a hotel for overnight. I have never noticed a ticking on the right side of the motor. I also had a 2018 and again no ticking. The oil settling on the left side when on the side stand sounds very plausible.
2021 DCT. If I'm parking the bike for more than a day, it's on the centerstand. Never heard the ticking. Out of curiosity, I'm going to leave it on the side stand next time it's parked for more then a day. Weather in PA is starting to be "ride every day" so I'm not sure when that will be.
Yes, I have the ticking on the right side too.
2021 DCT always center stand parked. Still ticks on the right side on cold start up but decreases slightly after warming up and a few miles of a ride.
My last bike was a Victory Cross Country Tour and if I started in on the side stand (bike didn't have a center stand) it would "tick" for about 20 seconds. I learned to sit on the bike straight up while putting on my helmet and gloves with the bike straight up and down and it didn't tick when I started it up. My 23 GW tour is always on the center stand so it never ticks and if that's the reason some tick because it's on the side stand I can understand that.
I’ve had several 911’s, where on my last 2017 version (that I ran for 6 years) had the same issue, where Porsche service advised this is known and due to oil draining from the hydraulic valves when flat 6 is standing. After running for about a mile or so, it would clear. Was annoying to hear on start up though.
I don't have the sound on my 22 and park it on the center stand. That being said my friend also has a 22 and parks it on the center stand but has the ticking.
My Goldwing is always on the center-stand. and I have experienced no noise. However, My Valkyrie does tick just a bit upon initial start-up for about 20 seconds or so. As you know the, Valkyrie doesn't have a center-stand as standard.
Hi from the UK CM. Weather still too wet to get out riding where I live, but high hopes for getting out in April. My bikes usually hibernate until the end of March anyway.
I always keep my 2020 GW on the centre stand, and have never heard any ticking sound. I wasn't aware of the issue until this video
It looks like the parking spot is on a slant. I too prefer the talking while riding. Although, safer with the voice over.
Still below freezing during the day here but took my DR650 out for a ride today anyway. Getting tired of waiting for summer to come. It got down to -16F here last night. Forecast shows that should be the last real cold night. BTW my 2022 has the ticking sound in the RH head since new and I always park my bike on the center stand.
2020, manual transmission, have never notice any ticking. Always park it in the garage on the center stand.
I added Lucas injector cleaner and that stopped the ticking because it's such a high lubricant . Very little of it for each tank of gas.
On my 2008 goldwing i kept it mostly on the side stand and had the ticking sound, on the 2019 goldwing, i keep it mostly on the center stand and have not heard the ticking sound. I do believe its a lubrication issue as well.
Cruiseman I also have a 2023 goldwing tour, and I also have a ticking noise in mine, I do not leave on the centerstand when i put it up in my shop but I do put it in a tire chock which keeps it straight up this is very annoying for a brand new bike , I have changed the oil after a 1000 miles but did not make any difference, I was told its the valves not adjusted correctly but i thought you did not have to adjust valves on these new bikes.. anyt way thanks keep up the great work.
UPDATE. Since my comment posted below Honda have simply chucked me under a 'bus. The engine exploded within 14 miles of having the valves adjusted by the Dealer. Honda have declined to look at the machine and told me that it is no longer in Warranty, In actual fact there is some nime months left outstanding.
Wow. When I get back to the US, I want to know more about this. Was this an authorized Honda service tech?
Wind is blowing 80 miles an hour, very cold in Northern California.
Did both bikes have the preload set the same? Maybe that's why yours looks lower? Just a thought!
I always park my Wing on the center stand and have never heard the ticking sound when starting the bike cold.
My '21 has no ticking sound and I always use my center stand. This is a good find/theory 👌😎
Good to hear!