2012 Honda GL1800: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Sep 1, 2016 · Fuel system · 14,000 miles · MS

I am having slow speed hesitation with the throttle while riding on the road. When I roll the throttle on the bike sometimes hesitates, does nothing so when I try more fuel the throttle control finally decides to start working and has made for some wild rides especially in turns. It is dangerous to have too much fuel added when not expecting it. This has been an ongoing problem for about a year now.

Filed Mar 3, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 1,685 miles · IN

My goldwing has the hesitation problem like so many others. I have almost dropped the bike a couple of times because of the stumble. It will hesitate and then the engine will suddenly get fuel again and lunge forward dangerously. If I would hit sand or gravel or be on a gravel road or gravel parking lot it would be a bad spin out and lose control and go down with damage to myself , my wife and the bike. It has happened many times so one date listed down below is not accurate. Bought the bike on dec 12,2015 with only 1685miles on it. Previous owner said it stumbled. My 1988 had the same problem and had a safety recall to fix it. Why not these newer goldwings?

Filed Oct 25, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 7,000 miles · FL

On cold start-ups(even in the summer in florida), the motorcycle will stumble or hesitate until warmed up. This causes inconsistent and unpredictable throttle control in slow turns. I have nearly dropped the motorcycle multiple times and also have encountered pulling out in traffic and not having predictable throttle control to get going safely. Very dangerous!

Filed Oct 17, 2015 · Engine · 7,000 miles · OH

Engine has a serious safety issue with severe hesitation to a momentary loss of complete power during cold operating temperatures and same severe problem on hot shut down and restart. Also hesitates at all times while driving but not as severe as first two. This is a serious safety issue in traffic and pulling out. This happens when pulling into traffic in city street and highway while turning and going straight.

Filed Apr 4, 2014 · Fuel system · 35 miles · WA

The motorcycle had a hesitation at low speed. This resulted in a loss of balance while in a turn requiring the rider to put their foot down to prevent the 900 lb motorcycle traveling at 8-10 MPH from falling in on a turn. The motorcycle was in first gear clutch fully engaged RPM 1250 which puts the speed about 8mph. When the trottle was increases slightly the engine would hesitate in a on -off fashion. When this occured while in a slow speed turn the results where the motorcycle did not have the required power to keep the turn going and the motorcycle would fall into the inside of the turn. Honda was unable to correct the hesitation. Wa lemon law arbitration forced honda to repurchase the motocycle file # 130066.

Filed Oct 19, 2013 · Engine · 400 miles · NC

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.

Filed Jul 31, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 27 miles · NC

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.

Filed Jul 30, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 1,000 miles · TX

Cold engine throttle hesitation.

Filed Jul 28, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 60 miles · UT

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.

Filed Jul 24, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 4,400 miles · MI

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. I have noticed the hesitation at from temperatures starting at 40 f and up. At first I was thinking it may be related to summer blend gasoline's or lower octane fuels, testing different grades of fuel did not solve the problem. This engine hesitation can result in an engine stall which can result in a crash if the motorcycle is in a low speed turn. I have been told 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 defect that affects the safe operation of the vehicle. The problem is well documented in various goldwing online sites.

Filed Jul 9, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 200 miles · MA

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.

Filed Jul 9, 2013 · Fuel system · 1,000 miles · CA

Vehicle appears to lose power between 1500 and 2000 RPM's. Bike was warm. Bike hesitates under acceleration between 1500 and 2000 RPM's potentially contributing to an accident due to loss of power under normal acceleration.