Frame Weld Pictures
Before having frame weld recall done.
The black line is NOT a crack. That's part of the inspection process. (Black
Marker to guide the test gage.)
After frame welded. Not washed yet.
2002
Honda Goldwing GL1800
For Service Bulletins on frame weld recall see .... VIN
# listing 2001 - 2002 GL1800 VIN
#listing on 2003 - 2004 GL1800
The whole process took 9 days from drop-off to pick-up.
I removed most of my custom wiring. Wind wing/Directional lights, Baker Wind
wings, Heated gloves temperature controller.
Several smaller plastic panels, Highway pegs and stored them in my garage.
The only word of caution is if you have to have the welding done and you have a
full tank of gas, Use it up first.
I brought the bike in with over 3/4's of a tank and I only had about a half
gallon when I picked the bike up from the dealer.
They have to remove it to do the welding.
Update 4/20/05
I took my first real ride after the welding last week. Guess What?
No Audio!!
I got home and removed the top cover and sure enough the audio unit connectors
were left off.
I re-connected them and back in business again. Took me 3 hours that afternoon
to dismantle and reassemble everything.
I called service manager and told him what I found. He said he would caution the
mechanic who worked on the bike. Then he offered me a free oil & filter
change.
I think he was genuinely concerned about the mistake and at least tried to make
some amends.