AI DamageHonda GL1800C: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Honda GL1800C across 1 model years: 2 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 50% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 50% of all complaints
- 3 Tires 50% of all complaints
- Engine: 1 complaints (50% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (50% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (50% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda valyrie motorcycle gold wing equipped with dunlop sportmax d254f tires, size: 130/60r19 mc/61h (na). While driving 8 mph, it felt as if the motorcycle was driving over bumps in the road repeatedly.
I have had this symptom happen maybe 5 or 8 times. I cant reproduce it at will. When slowing down rapidly in a low gear, 2nd or 3rd, the transmission disconnects! I have no engine braking and rpms drop to idle. And it is not a smooth feeling. Like it will grab and then release.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.