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I was initially disappointed with this item. Its quality is not as good as their brake pedal cover. The brake cover was made of steel. This is made of plastic. Has a MUCH cheaper feel to it. Also, as is, it has a very poor install onto the GL1800. Show Chrome should put four mounting screws on it, not just two. With just two screws on the inner end of the cover, it wiggles excessively on the outer end. This wiggle is made worse by the cover being both longer and fatter than the OEM shifter. I initially installed this cover directly on the shift lever as described by the manufacturer. It had way to much wiggle on the outer edge of it. The way I solved this problem was I used electrical tape to attach a 3/8" piece of wooden dowel (the same diameter as the shifter) onto the end of the shifter. (This took up the slack between the end of the shifter and the cover. Now when the cover is slid onto the shifter it has some foundation when it meets the inner edge of the rubber on the shifter.) Then I wrapped electrical tape around the dowel and shifter until it was close to the inner diameter of the cover. Then I slid the cover on and tightened the screws. Using this method, the longer screws stuck out about 1/8 of an inch, so I used the shorter screws and they go in about 1/8". Now the shifter cover feel solid on the shifter. I like the way it dresses it up and matches the brake pedal cover. |
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Before purchasing this lower cowl, I purchased fog lamps from Socalmoto. They are rectangular and match the shape of the Goldwing cowl. After installing the lamps and new cowl, there are gaps around the lights and the right side lamp is partially covered by the new cowl. I know this is just a piece of chrome covered plastic but I would have expected it to fit better. As for the knockouts, it’s almost impossible to cut out without chipping the “chromeâ€. I always hate to give negative reviews but this is not a part I’d recommend. The Goldwing is a high quality bike and it deserves high quality add ons. |
| Wingstuff- I'd love to purchase this item and I'm sure many others would agree that, this item need to be available in black as that's what many consumers would rather have! |
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I did not want to pay almost $300 bucks for a pair of these lights, but I pulled the trigger and bought them anyway. I must say that I was foolish for not buying them sooner, a blind man can see these passenger lights, makes the rear more visible specially when pullijng a trailer. I wish they made a set for the front, I call it a chriscaliente special. Here is a video link. https://youtu.be/QswBVqi3yVo |
| Got a set for Christmas from my wife. Took about an hour to install following the directions. I used a pair of channel lock pliers with a cloth to snap the halves together once I tightened the cap screws. I added the throttle boss and I’m ready to ride. I live in Florida so the heat is not as important but will repost when I try the heat. Safe riding! |
| These videos are a great resource. I'm capable of doing the work with just the service manual but these videos eliminate that stress when doing a process for the first time. Fred explains it all so well. The entertainment only disclaimer is pretty comical but I get why is has to be included. My only complaint is that Wingstuff's general description says they cover 2001-current GL1800s. The more detailed description say they cover GL1800s up to 2014. The set I received only cover up to 2012. |
| I, like many others, assumed that this tool would work for the GL1800 since the description says "universal fitment". It does not! Called Progressive who stated they no longer make the tool because it did not sell well. Apparently they told Wingstuff that it was a liability issue. By watching the Fred Harmon video and seeing the correct tool I was able to make the hydraulic line adapter out of 2" electric pipe ($6.00) and grind the hook to fit the shock. Then it worked without issue. So unless your are handy buy the correct tool. DHS Racing sells it for $60.00. |
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Very good package here. Love the filter wrench (no need to remove anything else to change the filter!) Crush washers are nice for future oil changes and the plug is magnetic to protect your engine from filings too. I would definitely recommend buying this if you are doing your own oil changes and don't have a wrench and replacement plug. |
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Works exactly as you need it to. Slide it on, tighten with the set screw. This has not moved a bit and gives me peace of mind when parking on potentially soft areas. |
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Took to a dealer to install these (make sure you buy 2!) -$50 dollars total... -Makes life a lot easier now and you don't have to remove your FOBO TPMS now! |
| I bought both short and tall. I bought the short at Daytona 2017 and rode up to Charleston,SC. Iwas lucky enough to get caught in the rain and that's were i noticed this short was not for me. All the rain funneled right to my hands, which made for an uncomfortable ride. Get home ordered straight from Klock and purchased the tall. Wife and I enjoyed it over the summer but she complained about the buffing. So swapped back to the stock and she was happier. Like some reviewers, if you want the sportier look then yes and awesome windshield. klock Werks products are amazing, but it wasn't for me |
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If you are a rider that wants to be seen, these are some lights you want to have. Many of my fellow Goldwinger's have ask about these signals. They are definitely eye catching. (and we all know it is about not getting run over by a inattentive 4 wheeler)- i.e. 'conspicuity'. Though I looked at the Cruiseman install video multiple times, I did take a slightly different tactic on the install. Instead of routing the cross connecting wiring under the front cowling (as show in the video). I ran it and secured it to the faring cross bar directly behind the instrument panel. I felt this leads to a much cleaner install, you are already mostly disassembled to this point. **Note** The cross connecting wiring is NOT long enough to route this way. You will need to have Heat Shrink, Solder, and about 4-5" of wire for each conductor to extend the cable. The cable is better protected and secure with this route and you have a good place to hide the LED Relay while you are in this area. Overall a much cleaner install, even though it takes a bit more time. (personal preference for sure) I highly recommend the unit. * If you are running other DTR Lights (i.e. Lower Fog/Running Lights), you might want to check your state regulations on how many WHITE lights you can have. I have been advised that some states only allow 4 white lights on the front of a vehicle. |