I have done 2 GL1800 full case swap 2021 dct model and 2023 manual Similar damage. Always recommend the engine Have pictures of the processes. Was definitely a processes. Always recommending skid plate to gold wing customers.
Please contact me by email so I have your name and location. People ask me who is qualified to do this job frequently. It would be nice to know of someone who's done it more than once! max@traxxion.com
Former Harley and Indian rider. Recently purchased a new Goldwing and love it!!! I just emailed you. Hoping to schedule a time for you to install this guard and a few other things. Thanks for what you do. Very informative. I’m sure these video things are very time consuming but they are very much appreciated.
My 2012 case was destroyed by road debris and the engine had to be pulled and rebuilt. $11,000 total and 6 weeks. I was lucky that at that time I had one of the best Goldwing techs in the country here in Dallas who did an excellent job. The engine guard from Traxxion is the cheapest insurance you can buy to protect your engine.
I got mine as soon as you had them on your website, and I installed it as soon as it hit my front door! This is one of those essential accessories that you never want to test, but are happy it's there just in case!
Thank you Max, no more to say other than I am covered and thankful for the protection your quality product provides. I have most of your products and have never been disappointed or regretted any purchase.
I just finished one 2021, the owner damaged the case while liading the bike on a trailer, ramp was too step, I charged 10k with parts and labor , it took 6 months due to back orders, yes too many parts, the key is organization and keep all hardware in its original location , way easier at the time of reassembling.
You mean lapse in buying judgement! This is a 30k motorcycle not a scooter. Its not fit for purpose and on Europe any repair would be free, you build these things to expect gravel and crap from the road, its not fit for purpose and if your not in a country with strong consumer rights then lobby Honda or this will keep happening. I will stick to my 2009 and 1999.
Why thank you sir. It is one heck of a machine to tear apart and put back together! So glad I got to be one of the few to do it though. A pretty cool notch to put in my career belt!
For me the initial issue would be oil all over the rear tire and potentially put me in a bad situation health wise if anything breaks causing oil loss. Secondary is the damage to the engine. Glad I have that extra protection. Thanks Max for the peace of mind!!
I was in my car on the highway yesterday and saw a large piece of wood in the road that would have caused me some trouble in my car. It looks like your guard would have been put to good use if a Gold Wing hit it.
Why does that case boss and the small flange behind it look like it was ground down? Would bottoming the suspension out in a corner cause those to scrape?
@@Traxxion Believe it or not I bought a used XR500R for a few hundred bucks where someone had JB Welded the cracked case. It never failed as I rode the bike for 2 years and then sold it the same way. Granted this was a $300 trashed XR and I wouldn't have the guts to do it with a 30k wing either, but that stuff is amazing.
@@kennethsouthard6042 I agree, I use it a lot... typically in desperate situations. I couldn't imagine doing 75mph down a busy freeway with my wife on the back of a bike with a 3" hole in the engine held together by JB Weld....
So has the great Honda company said what they intend to change and protect the engin case? NO!!! Why should they ?They can get away producing shit and it's our fault for driving them in the first place. If we left your godwind in the garage,they would argue,this would never happen. Way to argue it Honda!! That protection plate should be run of the mill of the production line at the price they are asking.
I have done 2 GL1800 full case swap 2021 dct model and 2023 manual Similar damage.
Always recommend the engine Have pictures of the processes. Was definitely a processes. Always recommending skid plate to gold wing customers.
Please contact me by email so I have your name and location. People ask me who is qualified to do this job frequently. It would be nice to know of someone who's done it more than once! max@traxxion.com
Former Harley and Indian rider. Recently purchased a new Goldwing and love it!!! I just emailed you. Hoping to schedule a time for you to install this guard and a few other things. Thanks for what you do. Very informative. I’m sure these video things are very time consuming but they are very much appreciated.
It's a win win for our business and Wing riders everywhere.
My 2012 case was destroyed by road debris and the engine had to be pulled and rebuilt. $11,000 total and 6 weeks. I was lucky that at that time I had one of the best Goldwing techs in the country here in Dallas who did an excellent job. The engine guard from Traxxion is the cheapest insurance you can buy to protect your engine.
I watch your video all the time. Did you hit something big?
Thank you so much for your endorsement, it's highly regarded!
My Traxxion Guard is installed now before catastrophe happens. Blessed it didn’t happen in the first two years owning my Wing.
Same here after having my 2018 Goldwing Tour DCT the past 3 years. :)
Mine went on on January….solid investment for sure.
I got mine as soon as you had them on your website, and I installed it as soon as it hit my front door! This is one of those essential accessories that you never want to test, but are happy it's there just in case!
Thanks for the purchase!
Thank you Max, no more to say other than I am covered and thankful for the protection your quality product provides. I have most of your products and have never been disappointed or regretted any purchase.
Thanks Bob!
Thank you, Max and Traxxion Dynamics, for the products you are supplying for the 2018+ Goldwing. :)
Glad I got your piece of aluminum insurance.
I just finished one 2021, the owner damaged the case while liading the bike on a trailer, ramp was too step, I charged 10k with parts and labor , it took 6 months due to back orders, yes too many parts, the key is organization and keep all hardware in its original location , way easier at the time of reassembling.
Wow, that's a crazy job to do!
@@Traxxion yeah was the biggest job I have done so far, I think the GL1500 have more parts than this one but never rebuild an engine on one of those
Chequer and faster to buy a new engine.
Max,
Anyone who doesn't buy your case guard after viewing this video has serious judgment issues. Great video!!
Thanks!
You mean lapse in buying judgement! This is a 30k motorcycle not a scooter. Its not fit for purpose and on Europe any repair would be free, you build these things to expect gravel and crap from the road, its not fit for purpose and if your not in a country with strong consumer rights then lobby Honda or this will keep happening. I will stick to my 2009 and 1999.
Wow so little can cause so much damage and heartache
For real...
Great video. It was me that did the 2019 Goldwing engine rebuild. Definitely recommend the skid plates 👍
Wow, that was an incredible video! And what a job... CRAZY!
Why thank you sir. It is one heck of a machine to tear apart and put back together! So glad I got to be one of the few to do it though. A pretty cool notch to put in my career belt!
@@motomattllc That was a daunting task, no doubt!!!
I have 1975 GL1000 cases it needs some work done with aluminum heli arc
After fork failure, multiple engine failures Honda is planning to publish a book called: "How to kill a flagship model".
yup....put mine on and I am so grateful.....God bless Max
Thank you!
For me the initial issue would be oil all over the rear tire and potentially put me in a bad situation health wise if anything breaks causing oil loss. Secondary is the damage to the engine. Glad I have that extra protection. Thanks Max for the peace of mind!!
WHY doesn't Honda put the damn plate on at the factory???🥵🥵
I was in my car on the highway yesterday and saw a large piece of wood in the road that would have caused me some trouble in my car. It looks like your guard would have been put to good use if a Gold Wing hit it.
I didn’t realize at the time of seeing the engine block that it was so thin there . Is the whole exterior of the block that thin ?
Saves a lot of alloy that way...customer? Who cares? Everybody is buying as it looks good!
Why does that case boss and the small flange behind it look like it was ground down? Would bottoming the suspension out in a corner cause those to scrape?
No, there would have to be some rise or dip in the road also, like a speed bump or pothole.
Mine was a little over 12k, just saying........ Adjusted good to have extra insurance.
I wonder maybe Max or others can chime in. Are they totaling bikes with this problem or rebuilding. Does it depend on the dealer or other factor ?
Never heard of one totalled.
You are forced to have a rebuilt engine forever.
I'd never want it.
Try some JB Weld
I don't think anyone is that brave, or stupid... hahaha!
@@Traxxion Believe it or not I bought a used XR500R for a few hundred bucks where someone had JB Welded the cracked case. It never failed as I rode the bike for 2 years and then sold it the same way.
Granted this was a $300 trashed XR and I wouldn't have the guts to do it with a 30k wing either, but that stuff is amazing.
@@kennethsouthard6042 I agree, I use it a lot... typically in desperate situations. I couldn't imagine doing 75mph down a busy freeway with my wife on the back of a bike with a 3" hole in the engine held together by JB Weld....
Is my 2012 subject to this
Not the same way.
@@Traxxion I was just at the shop. Had my Monte serviced. The guys were great
@@SuperSquitch Glad to hear it!!!
So has the great Honda company said what they intend to change and protect the engin case? NO!!! Why should they ?They can get away producing shit and it's our fault for driving them in the first place. If we left your godwind in the garage,they would argue,this would never happen. Way to argue it Honda!! That protection plate should be run of the mill of the production line at the price they are asking.
Exactly. I don't be buying the new wing. I ride 100k a year can't be worrying about shit like that.
Is this hard to put on
Not hard to install at all you'll need some metric tools and a torque wrench
Videos on this channel.
20 minutes.
Who laughed at shift shaft??
Haha, most motorcycles have one!