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Richardson (GWRRA #260821) asked you
about a problem he was having in relation to
converting his odometer from miles to kilometers
so as his bike could pass the Canadian
import regulations.
There is a person in Belgium who converts
existing odometers from miles to kilometers.
His website is www.petersmotoshop.be.
I know of many Gold Wing riders in
Ireland who have had their odometers converted
since we now use km’s in Ireland. Also
he was able to convert our FM radios (on USspec
bikes) to European frequencies. This
enabled us to retain our CB button, etc.
I hope this will help our friend in Canada.
In the meantime, keep up the good work. I
enjoy reading the magazine, especially the
“Workbench” section.
Austin Florish
GWRRA #219187
& Goldwing Owner’s Club of Ireland #319
Limerick, Ireland
GL1800 Engine Surge
I have a 2004 GL1800 with 59,000 kilometers
that has had all the recalls and scheduled
maintenance performed. When the
engine is warmed up and in neutral, if I throttle
up to around 1400 rpm and try to maintain
that, the rpm drop down to around 1000 rpm
then surge back up to 1400 rpm; this keeps
repeating as long as I hold the throttle in the
same position. If I release the throttle, the rpm
drop down to a normal idle speed.
I have reinitiated the ECM myself but it
made no difference. I reported this to the dealer
the last time I had the bike in for service
and they reinitiated the ECM as well. They
said the idle was fine. On my ride home, when
the motor was warmed up, the problem
repeated itself. I spoke with the dealer the
next day but they did not come up with any
solution. Has anyone else encountered this
problem
Thanks for any help or suggestions you
can provide.
Pierino Chicorelli
GWRRA #167240
Victoria, British Columbia
Pierino, have you heard the one about the
guy who goes to his doctor and says, “Doc, I
have this strange problem. Every time I do this
(pulling on his ear lobe), I get a pain in my left
leg.” The doctor looks at him and says, “Don’t
do that.”
Seriously though, this condition is caused
by what I consider to be a flaw in the ECM’s
programming, and it can’t be eliminated.
You’re correct; the surge will repeat endlessly
if you accelerate the engine slowly and carefully
up to around 1400 rpm until you hit on
just the right spot, then hold the throttle in that
exact position. My suggestion Don’t do that.
Broken CB Push-To-Talk Return Spring
On my ’04 GL1800, the left combination
switch, CB control switch, the Push-to-Talk
finger control lever spring has broken in half.
Do you know of a replacement spring I have
spoken with our local Honda dealers in
Warner Robins and Macon, with no luck. They
say I can’t get one. I called Honda Customer
Service. Again no help, no luck. I have tried
the local hardware stores and radio repair
shops with no luck. I have even tried to make
one from other springs but they aren’t strong
enough to return the lever to the up position.
Can you assist in finding a replacement spring
or maybe one of our readers knows of a
replacement spring Next step is the salvage
yard.
Jackie Frederick
GWRRA #146946
Byron, Georgia
Jack, provided this part isn’t covered by
warranty, the only thing I could suggest is a
complete new switch assembly from either the
salvage yard or a Honda dealer.
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