Dont have a goldwing but im glad people like you are out here helping other bike owners

Scott you're the man with the Goldwing plan!!!! Thanks!

First time viewer. Very helpful information, thoroughly delivered. A small tip for those that have yet to install straps (as you have) to avoid losing the side covers. When 1up, raise the passenger foot boards. If a cover does come loose it makes it harder for it to escape. Not an issue when 2up. I look forward to visiting Goldwing Docs.

Great video Scott. Totally appreciate the way you teach! I just acquired a 2007 Goldwing trike and will check out more of your videos as I learn this thing. You just won a new subscriber here!

Hi Scott - Enjoy your website and the KZfaq channel! You've probably helped out more people than half the mechanics in my state over the years. I just ordered a couple relays, one of which I hope to use as a replacement for the fuel pump on my old GL1200. I know it's not OEM, but those are running close to $100 now - if you can even get one. (I think Randakk's still has them.) For the price difference I think I can do a bit of creative engineering and relocate the thing so it's not such a pain to get to. Thanks!!

Excellent. I was going to have to wait 6 weeks for a garage appointment and have the bike towed. You just solved my problem

Hi Scott, I want to thank you for this video. I currently am dealing with the relay/ silonoid that deals with the starter. I started and moved the bike out from the garage , when I turned off the key the engine stopped but the starter did not, I could not get the starter to stop by turning on /off the key & kill switch so I kicked the bike in gear , that finally did it after lunching forward another 10 or so feet. I went to my goldwing docs searching & sent an email so I've purchased both silonoids & decided to have the starter over hauled/ rewired as I no longer trust it for continued use. Thx for the info both by emails & videos . I also am going to order all new replacement relays as I had my 1500 for 13 years now with no issues so far but after watching this video I think it's time to replace them. Also, one last thing, the " straps " that you have on your bike that keeps the side covers from being lost , where can I find those ? Or what do I use to make my own ? Thx for the goldwing doc videos, I go back to them often. Dennis S. Harrisonville, Mo.

Hey Scott I just want you to know, I received the 2 relays I ordered from you! Just wanted to say thanks, you saved me quite a bit of money. 👍

Just bought a 90 GL1500SE, learning as I go. It needs some work. I'll be checking out the relays tomorrow, already joined your site. Think I'll take your advice and order some relays from you.

Just bought 3 from GWDs...thank you. If youre ever in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin give us a shout...you'd be a blast to ride with and learn from.

Super video. I'm gonna order some of those relays ASAP!!! Thanks much!

I just subscibed to this channel and let me say these are the very best Goldwing videos I've found, love the foram as-well!! keep up the good work.

job well done as Scott always does, have translated into Hebrew the explanation part .for the mechanics in our workshop , for learning purpose , its the clearest way of explaining the reason for relay"s i have yet seen THANKS SCOTT Steve Taylor if need be, you can have them sent to my US address and i will send them on to you !!

I have a video for the 84 GW owners on where the engineers hid it and how to relocate it. Great video on the relays.

your videos are the best, I have seen. Clear easy to understand, thank you

Good day, Scott On the 2 (4) seat bolts I put a nut on them and ground a small point down below the minor diameter on my bench grinder, that worked out very well. Yes, take the nut off first to chase the threads. You are one hell of a teacher, thank you so much! Johnny Boy

Great job taught me another great job I'll be sending for 2 or 3 relays 👏 👍 👌 🙌 ahead of the problem 😀

Nice finding this I haven't read about this happening on GW Doc yet, but a member for sure as i just bought a 97 the same color as yours, Most I looked at were black or dark green and both disappear from your site to easy, so I guess I need to order a few to get ready for one going , guess I need to check the manual to see what runs what

Will be buying a 1996 soon from extended family. Love your channel and expect I will be buying some relays soon.

Seat back? I don't. Wish I did! Thanks for the video. Having a tough time getting a stoplight relay out and didn't want to miss anything!

Great video, as always

Greetings, As always another fantastic detailed video 🇺🇸🍾🎉🇺🇸 Keep producing more videos.

Hi Scott, you are right about carrying extra relays, two years ago I was stuck on a junction road somewhere in Wyoming so dont forget the extra relays and fuses, by the way I watched your how to comments on spraying contact cleaner on the buttons for the cruise control and the cruise on switch and it didnt work for me , any other suggestions. Thank you for the videos River city wings

Not stupid the straps for the side covers, you are also right for the engagement of the bolts.. by hand first. 🙂

Thanks for the info. Great video. Although I own a Valkyrie, good information. God Bless

I am ordering now, no doubt!

Dear Toby, Hope you're feline good. Just to let you know that I hit subscribe and ordered a couple of relays for my GL1500SE Trike. I'm learning quite a lot before my Goldwing has actually got to me. It's being transported from the bottom of the country, hopefully just in time for me to acclimatise, and then head off touring... to the bottom of the country and back again. I'm sure that it will be purring like a kitten all the way.

Well done 👍

Great informative videos! New subscriber here. I’m acquiring my first GoldWing in a few weeks. It was my father in law’s, getting it from his estate. It’s a 2002 GL 1800. The GoldWing has been my dream bike ever since the 80’s. I’ve had 3 other motorcycles over the years, just never had one that big and heavy. (My biggest was a 750 Yamaha) I’m hoping to ride it from Phoenix area to our place in northern Indiana this summer. I’m going through your videos on here and learning all you GoldWing specific tips. Thanks!!

Like the video, hate the music-on-hold that you're having to talk over.

Great video Scott! When you were explaining the relays, you mentioned that there is "another bigger relay" that is in the starting system. I have bought a couple of relays from you, but I believe they are the smaller ones. What is the description of the "bigger" relay and should I have one of them too?

U simple r one if the best if not the best .

Hi Scott. Do you have any video on electrical problems? I stripped my bike down and yes cruise control and all other electrical was working and when I put it back together I must've arched something and now no cruise, no cb radio, and no compressor.

There are solid state relays with no moving parts . I have SSR’s that are from the 1970’s and they still work. SSRs are great for controlling high current loads ; back in the 1980’s in electronics school , I made a circuit that flashes a 120 volt light bulb at 15 hertz which consisted of a 555 timer set to a stable mode with a 50% duty cycle connected to the front end of the solid state relay ; they light bulb switched on and off with no issue . I have SSRs that can handle 10 amp loads , 120, 240 volt , 12, 24 volt … they are available all over the net .

Love your channel and your website. Your video background music is only 2 measures off from the Attitude Song by Supertramp.

Thanks for the video! My 2012 gl1800 starter is not working, but it does click on the left side where the relay is. I can jump start it by popping the clutch in first gear, but not jumper cables and the battery is charged. Is it most likely the relay?

Excellent...great detail ...should be an easy fix for a DIY like me...thx.

Thank You for so much info.I have a 1990 wing with a fuel problem, I thought the pump was bad ,pulled fuel line from pump and no fuel flow,tank is full, HELP

I’ve had a few GL1500s and have never had a regular relay go out on any of them. A couple of my bikes had over 300,000 miles on them. Of course I have had the starter relay go out a few times which is why I always carry spares and no I do not buy them from Honda. I buy them off of Amazon really cheap!

In relation to the current breakdown (motorcycle no longer starts with blackout) The 20A relays, I reversed some to see, it doesn't change anything, so I concluded that the failure didn't come from there.

Great advice, specially if you gonna travel out of the country, some other countries don't have that many of this big bikes dealers

Thank you for the video. Just so I understand, does this help if you have a Goldwing that cranks but won’t turn over? I’m trying to go from easiest to hardest as I diagnose this new to me Goldwing. Thanks for any help anyone can provide.

Could you tell me how to access air ride switches on a 85 Goldwing85 LTD. Need to clean.

Can you show replacing relay on 1997 GL1500 Motor Trike conversion? Has no saddle bags to loosen.

Tank man hell a lot u r a goooooooood yter

Great video and videos that you produce. I have a used 1500 and this may be over kill but have decided to just switch out all the relays at once instead of waiting for failure in the middle of nowhere. Are the 8 relays in the box the only ones that you are selling or are there others of this type in the bike somewhere? Thanks.

I love your Goldwingdoc bulletin your send us monthly (quarterly?). Are you ever gonna do videos on the 1800’s?

hi there i have a 2002 1800 abs and lost speedometer,tachometer- what relay do i replace? I check fuses and think the relay g8ms-h34 under front left side compartment might be the culprit?

Thank you many times over. I own a 2010 GL1800 trike which I bought used years ago. Over the years due to high labor cost I have undertaken projects that I though I'd never attempt in reference to GOldwing repair. Will these relays connect to the GL1800 relay footprint? If so I would like to order some of them from you . Please let me know how to order if this application will connect to the GL1800 .

What was the push to talk button for? I am going to be purchasing j&m wired headsets will I need one of them or will my passenger be able to talk to me at will? Thank you very much for your videos they sure are helpful

Scott, Do you have relays for the 1800 goldwing?

I need the battery side cover for my 2006 gl1800. Any good prices, just asking.

Do you have any for the gl1800 goldwing?

Wow, great video Scott! I have a 03 GL1800 and was wondering if your relays will work on it. I am also having an issue with my right high beam. I replaced the bulb then checked the old one and its good. Can that be a relay problem? The left high beam is fine. Any advice would be appreciated.

Enjoy the video Scott I've got a 97 1500 should a person change one of them like a maintenance

Oh..and ps..its always a good thing to have a little plastic parts container to put all of your screws,plastic caps and bolts in..this way you will not loose and anything when you start putting things back together..👍👍 NOV /2/2020

Do you have a video were you show how to test a relay?

Thanx, One question is there any easy way to tell if a relay is good or not? Also which relays would you recommend replacing?

I have a 05 Goldwing. Sometimes when i give the bike gas the stereo cuts out for just a second. I'm stumped by what could be causing it. The stereo continues to play but and this stumble doesn't do it all the time which makes it even harder to trouble shoot. Do you have any ideals where to start searching for the problem?

Any video on installation of moto horn on a 2017 gl 1800 navigation, audio system.

Hi Scott, I hope you can help me. I have a 99 Valkyrie and it won’t start and I had my starter relay tested and it’s good but my headlight doesn’t come on when I turn the key on and someone told me it might be the starter button ? And my fuses are good. Thanks

What brand running lights are you using what size and how bright are they im looking for a good pair that will really light up the road when im traveling down the country roads i want to see that deer long before it to late

What is the name of that screwdriver that you used that you bent it to 90 degrees? Also where would I find one? Could you send a link also to the sell page for the relays that you sell on Goldwingdocs?

Great video. Just what I needed, but have a lingering question. how can I test the relay to determine if it has failed?

I have a video of me trying to start my bike it wants to turn over but it like it have no power but all my lights work

About those side cover retention straps? I need some

Hi Scott, nice tip, do you have any good tips on removing the rear wheel and tire?

So those look very similar in size to the ones used on the 85 gl1200 ltd. It looks like the only modification would be to snip the side catches off. Can you confirm that these are the same schematic? If so, I'm ordering enough to retro all of them.

Don't know if you'll answer but my curb lights,side stand lights,oil light,fuel,side lights won't come on after I have serviced my 1500se,would or could it be relay switch as I've checked all fuses thanks Andy Hesketh,uk

Hello Scott, great videos you do. I have a question for you. So I ordered new 40amp relays from your store to replace all of the 20amp relays on the left side of the bike. Would I also replace the 10am relay w the new 40amp?

I have a 2006 Goldwing and can't get the cover off the relay box (located under the seat)

Hi Scott. Do you have a video on TESTING RELAYS? I'm beginning to think maybe the starter did stick at some point But released. I have my LAtrical Alternator sent out to be rebuilt. Hopefully It will be back soon. My Battery has been on my bench for 2 weeks holding at 12.3. I would think it would have gotten lower if it was bad. It was 12.7 when I took it off the charger. Then dropped down to 12.3. But is holding there. Autozone said It's still good.

Hi Scott recently received some relays 8 no from you. The existing blue 10 watt can I fit one of yours and if so is the higher wattage an issue. Edcot

Hi Scott, I have a 1984 Goldwing and sometimes while I'm out riding, like for a half an hour or longer, and sometimes (not all the time) when I shut the bike off it does not want to start again. I turn the key on and there is nothing, no headlights no dashlights nothing. And if I leave the key on, anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour, it will come back to life and fire back up. But only if they leave the key on. Do you think it is one of the relays getting overheated? And if it is how do I tell which one? Thanks

I been having trouble with my goldwing 1985 with 20,000 miles on the dot. My bike has been stuck at my job for 9 days now and hasn't started I drove it to work with no problem and went to go home and never started I so stuck on what to do

Have GL1200. Is there a way to use a relay to activate fuel pump using just ignition switch, instead of the start button? Hoping that would help starting after long periods the bike is idle.

Are all of the relays the same? If I buy one or two of your relays will that cover all of those relays under that cover? Are there others that are important to have on board that are not within that cover?.

I have a 2006 Goldwing Trike GL1800. I had backing problem, where it would only back up about 6 in at a time. Then it stopped backing up. then when i go to start it, it just clicks once. Dose that sound like a relay to you? If where would it be on a trike? My battery is where your fuse box is.

Just ordered a few. Just in case. I did have a starter relay just burn out on me on my 2000 Honda Goldwing. GL1500 Aspencade. It was showing signs off issues when I push on the starter button and nothing would happen then after a few attempts it started. Next to the battery is a round looking relay with a fuse box attached to it. two large nuts on top connect positive red wires. The fuse box has a burn mark on it. I have lost all power to lights, instrument panel, radio, cb and everything under the sun. I put a screw driver across the two terminals and the bike kicks over but wont start. I found the relay on amazon I ordered. Not sure if you have a video on this issue but I hear its common with older bikes. I called several shops in south west michigan in attempts to have them look at my bike and no one will touch a bike older than 15 years old. Love this bike but starting to regret buying a bike no one is willing to work on and no replacement parts are available after market for it.

I have a 2003 GL 1800 that ran fine all summer, fall and early winter. Just before Christmas I tried to take it out since the weather was nice, which was only a couple of weeks after the last ride, and NOTHING. I am new to this and I know the battery was replaced when I bought it in June. When I turn the key on, it lights up, radio comes on, but still nothing. I will point out that when I hit the starter, the headlight dims. I haven't checked the relays and/or fuses, but that is my next step in my opinion. Have you seen this situation before? If so, what was the solution?

I am curious, if you add a couple of led lights, phone chargers, trailer hook up, do you need to use a relay or can you hook up directly to the battery. i saw a video where a guy added fuse box on his bike and the hook up he bought came already connected to a relay. tx again. Love all your vids.

1994 GW ran battery dead,tried to jump start off charger now cruise,turn signal auto off doesn't work dash digital display and air pump not working did eventually start checked fuses all seem to be good, 12.2v not running 14.2 running, would you say relays? And if so which ones? Thanks

Anything relating to the GL1500, does that include the Valkyries also??

Does 2010 ;1800 use the same ones

Hi Scott, a while back i ordered some of the relays that were offered on your site but when they were delivered i found that they are 40 amp and my 1500 has 30 amp relays, are the 40 amp relays going to be safe to run in my 1500 SE ? Sincerely William

God bless.

Hello my name is Emmett new subscriber after watching this video but I have a question you did not say.which relay.you were replacing on your 1500 Goldwing...?? And question 2..what about relays for the GL 1800 GOLDWINGS..?? AND LASTLY..WHAT MAKES THESE RELAYS BETTER THEN THE RELAYS YOU ARE REPLACING .???..AND I WILL BE WAITING FOR YOUR RESPONSE my friend...NOV /2/2020

My gl1100 1983 interstate has a wierd issue. The turn signals won’t work until I ride for a bit and or hit a bit of rough road, then I have signals. Any ideas folks???

Hi - I have a 2009 GOLD WING GL1800 Audio Comfort Navi XM, that has been sitting (garaged) for a few years. I just installed a brand new battery. I went to start it. There is plenty of juice, it turns over great, it just does not start. Any suggestions?

Is it the same relay type for the GL 1800. Thanks.

what is the position relay for?????

My 2012 GL1800 won't start after battery was hooked up backwards by mistake but only for less than 5seconds, turns over but won't start and lost all my lights. Checked the fuses any idea for what to check.Mileage is 22,500

Question I have a 2008 G/wing my alternador has the regulator built in but what's strange that it also has the original external rectifier o don't get it why.

In my 1988 Goldwing 1500, i saw 2 solenoids: one to the left of the battery, and other one to the right of the battery. I think that solenoid is to the right, and relay is to the left. Please explain to me. Dr.Martins

Are all the relays the same? I see different amperages, can we replace them with the generic ones?

I have a 02 goldwing. The turn signals stoped working but the hazards are still working. I got another controller but that didn’t fix the problem and not the bike won’t start. Any suggestions would help thanks.

Hi first time dealer I have a 2015 Honda Goldwing 1800 trike what controls the onboard compressor mine will not work

I have 2001 GL1800, and the alternator has been blowing 3 times in the last 1.5 week. Do you know what’s going on? The only thing is my speakers done have any sounds, does that have anything to do with it ?

@GoldwingDocs : Hello, Thank you for your video. Is it possible to buy tens relays with delivery in France?

I have 2000 Gold Wing 1500 SE. My kick stand light, trunk running lights, temperature and gas guage needles just quit working. I have checked my fuses they are all OK. Do I needle to check my relays ? Trunk brake lights still work.