Changing the rear wheel on a Goldwing GL1800

Nathan, "pidjones" on our message board, did this short video to show you how to change your rear wheel by laying the bike over on it's side. Works GREAT!

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• Goldwing
• Wheel

[menormeh]

I've got an 08 and there isn't any problem with taking out the back while on the centre stand. I would never do this under normal circumstances.

[dtbmjax]

@menormeh If you have an 08 US model GL1800, then you have to remove the power amp to get the wheel out the back. PITA!!! Laying it over is MUCH easier. Just because you wouldn't do this doesn't mean a thing. If you don't what to lay it over, don't. Who cares what you want to do? For those that WANT to lay their bike over, here are the instructions. MORON!

[raymondrayban]

well done nice vid but i personally would put more protection on the floor to stop any part of the bike getting scratched!...........

[dtbmjax]

@raymondrayban When you lay the bike over like this, the only parts that touch are the front and rear crash bars. The muffler, saddlebags, fairing and mirrors don't come in contact with the ground. Personally I use the rubber floor mats out of my truck. Excellent protection.

[jarvispebo]

How about putting the bike on the center stand, removing the allen bolts on the rear panel removing it taking one of the bolts out of the cross bar and rolling the wheel out the back.

[dtbmjax]

@jarvispebo That's fine for an '01-'05, but the '06 and up have a big audio amp that prevents the wheel from rolling out the back.

[cybermasterdza]

Do that once a day and you'll get really buffed up.

[GoldwingDaz]

with 06 onward just tip the wheel to a 30' angle to carefully get it past the amp. up to 25 on the preload and put on stand put the bike on the centre stand with wood under the stand (app 2" thick) then preload back to 0, plenty of room then, just remove the normal way.

I personally would never lay the wing intentionally for any reason. just my opinion.

[anglerdude1]

I have the velcro strap that can be used for "emergency brake" on front handle. Will that keep bike from rolling on me while I change out the rear tire? Great information video thanks for sharing.

[96wx3]

Nice video. And yes putting it in gear will help, or just squeeze the front brake while lifting and it will not move. Pretty natural since your hand is there anyway.

[1955HS]

its a good idea - thank you

greetings from germany

[1955HS]

its a good idea - thank you

gratings from germany

[starwarsfanforlife]

I agree with putting it in gear when standing the bike back up.

[starwarsfanforlife]

Thanks for the video!

[denelvo]

Put it in gear when you pick it up so it doesn't roll out