Honda Gold Wing GL1800 5th Gen 2016 Maintenance Schedule
The 2016 Honda Gold Wing GL1800 5th Gen maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, air filter, spark plugs, valve clearance, oil, coolant, brake fluid and tires. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
Sourced from American Honda Motor Co. (via Internet Archive Wayback Machine capture of official Honda Powersports CDN PDF) (Owners Manual) (this document covers model years 2012–2017): web.archive.org
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Line | Every 8,000 mi | Moderate | Inspect fuel line and connections for leaks, cracks, or deterioration. |
| Throttle Operation | Every 8,000 mi | Easy–Moderate | Inspect throttle operation and freeplay. |
| Air Cleaner | Every 12,000 mi | Easy | Replace air cleaner element. |
| Crankcase Breather | Every 4,000 mi | Easy | Clean crankcase breather. |
| Spark Plugs | Every 16,000 mi | Easy–Moderate | Replace spark plugs. |
| Valve Clearance | Every 32,000 mi | Advanced | Inspect and adjust valve clearance. |
| Engine Oil | Every 8,000 mi (first at 4,000 mi) · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace engine oil. |
| Engine Oil Filter | Every 8,000 mi (first at 4,000 mi) | Easy | Replace engine oil filter. |
| Engine Idle Speed | Every 8,000 mi (first at 4,000 mi) | Easy–Moderate | Check and adjust engine idle speed. |
| Radiator Coolant | Every 8,000 mi · Replace every 24,000 mi · Replace every 24 months | Easy–Moderate | Inspect coolant level/condition; replace radiator coolant. |
| Cooling System | Every 8,000 mi | Easy–Moderate | Inspect cooling system hoses, radiator, and connections for leaks or damage. |
| Secondary Air Supply System | Every 8,000 mi | Moderate | Inspect secondary air supply system. |
| Evaporative Emission Control System | Every 12,000 mi | Moderate | Inspect evaporative emission control system (charcoal canister). |
| Final Drive Oil | Every 8,000 mi · Replace every 24,000 mi | Moderate | Inspect final drive (shaft) oil level/condition; replace final drive oil. |
| Brake Fluid | Every 4,000 mi · Replace every 12,000 mi · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Inspect brake fluid level/condition; replace brake fluid. |
| Brake Pads Wear | Every 4,000 mi | Easy–Moderate | Inspect brake pad wear. |
| Brake System | Every 8,000 mi | Easy–Moderate | Inspect brake system (hoses, connections, operation). |
| Brakelight Switch | Every 8,000 mi | Easy | Inspect brakelight switch operation. |
| Headlight Aim | Every 8,000 mi | Easy | Check and adjust headlight aim. |
| Clutch System | Every 8,000 mi | Easy–Moderate | Inspect clutch system operation. |
| Clutch Fluid | Every 4,000 mi · Replace every 12,000 mi · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Inspect clutch fluid level/condition; replace clutch fluid. |
| Reverse Operation | Every 8,000 mi | Easy | Inspect electric reverse system operation. |
| Side Stand | Every 8,000 mi | Easy | Inspect side stand operation. |
| Suspension | Every 8,000 mi | Easy–Moderate | Inspect suspension components and operation. |
| Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners | Every 8,000 mi | Easy | Check tightness of nuts, bolts, and fasteners. |
| Wheels/Tires | Every 8,000 mi | Moderate | Inspect wheels and tires for wear and damage. |
| Steering Head Bearings | Every 8,000 mi | Advanced | Inspect steering head bearings for looseness or wear. |
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