The 2012 and later goldwings stall during acceleration when the engine temperature is below full temperature. The stalls call momentary loss of control. Over 150 documented cases are disclosed at ipetions.com.
2012 Honda GL1800 engine complaints
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On leaving when engine is cold, leaning do left leaving driveway engine hesitates or cuts out causing loss of power, which bike almost tipping completely over.
There is a hesitation between throttle application and engine response that causes the motorcycle to lunge forward then almost come to a complete stop. I have almost dropped the motorcycle several times because of this problem. I have owned two goldwings previous to this one and neither had this hesitation problem. It is very dangerous when moving out into traffic from a complete stop.
Cold engine throttle hesitation.
There is a pronounced hesitation when accelerating from a stop. Most often when first starting the engine at the start of a ride, or after sitting with the engine off for a short period of time. The hesitation 'clears up' after the motorcycle has been ridden for a few miles. Additionally, the mili-seconds immediately after this hesitation are followed by a sharp surge of acceleration - as the engine 'pushes through' the momentary lack of power, jerking the rider's head backward and rocketing the vehicle forward. This is particularly dangerous in wet conditions, or in slow speed turns, such as those occurring when one is just pulling out of a driveway, or away from some other such stopped condition.
Motorcycle has a hesitation when applying throttle. This happens from a cold start as well as during engine warm-up and occasionally when the engine is at normal operating temperature. This engine hesitation can result in an engine stall which can result in a crash if the motorcycle is in a low speed turn. The manufacturer is aware of this issue. This problem exists on most 2012 and 2013 honda goldwing motorcycles. I consider this hesitation to be a serious safety defect. The problem is well documented in various goldwing online sites.
Motorcycle has a hesitation just off idle, from a cold start, during an engine warm-up, at ambient temperatures of 50*f to 90*f. This engine hesitation can result in an engine stall. An engine stall on a motorcycle, particularly if the motorcycle is engaged in a low speed turn; as a motorcycle is likely to be engaged in after a cold start, will result in a crash. This is a known problem to honda motor company. This problem exists on most 2012 and 2013 honda goldwing motorcycles. My motorcycle does this. I consider it a serious safety defect. Many on-line blogs have many complaints and there are petitions as well. Ex: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/gl1800hesitation/
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