Goldwing Buttons Galore! | Bike Control Review
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- čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
- In this bike control review I go over the motorcycle handlebar buttons for the new Goldwing. I've had many viewers ask me to explain what all the buttons, knobs, and switches do on my bike so this motovlog is my Gold Wing controls overview!
Please comment down below, consider subscribing to my motovlogging channel, and thanks for watching!
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BIKE: 2018 Honda Goldwing DCT Tour
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My name is Mengy and this is my motovlogging channel, Moto Mengy. I plan to upload a Goldwing moto vlog every Monday. I ride a 2018 Honda Goldwing DCT Tour but I rode Harley Davidson's for 25+ years before. I'm motovlogging with a GoPro Hero 8 Black mounted to a Bell Mag 9 open face helmet, no external mic! To me riding is wind therapy.
My goal for the channel is to motovlog Pennsylvania country roads while also motovlog exploring around America. I'll also talk about biker topics and such, probably test ride a few other motorcycles, and will definitely get lost and accidentally wind up on unpaved roads along the way.
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Just bought a 2022 DCT auto. This video should be what they are giving to customers to learn this bike! Great video brother and thank you!
Glad you liked it, and congrats on the new Wing! 😁
Me too!
I just ordered a brand new Honda Goldwing with just a quick test ride. So, thank you very much for showing all these features.
You are welcome, and congrats!
This video assisted me a lot. I've been struggling with my 2018 Wing, with this video I am confident I will manage most of the functions. 😊
Glad I could help Sipho! 😎
Great video! Always wondered what all the bells-n-whistles did on the GW. Love the gold wing...just to rich for my pockets. I envy all GW riders! Safe Ridin’.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent video. Thanks for explaining details that you would never receive from the dealer salesperson.
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome review, u went thru all buttons. Always thought why those many buttons are there for, well u answered my questions. Cheers !!!
No problem, thanks for watching!
I picked up my 2021 Honda DCT with airbag last month. It’s an amazing ride. I’ve ridden Harley and Kawasaki. The Gold wing takes the cake. FYI another way to disengage the cruise control on a Honda Gold wing DCTS is ti slightly roll the throttle up in the opposite direction. It will automatically disengage the cruise control.
Congrats on the new Wing! I use the throttle forward trick a lot to turn cruise off, Harley's have the same feature so I'm used to it. 😎
Thank you so much for your invaluable information, highly appreciate it, keep it up the outstanding job, have a great day.
Thanks, you too!
Fantastic video. Thanks for explaining a the controls!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent demonstration of the controls, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Great video!! You saved me allot of time, my friend just picked up his brand new 2018 goldwing. I forwarded him the link so I don't have to explain the buttons over the phone for hours. 😅
Awesome, glad I could help! 😁
Love all the gizmos Mengy. You done real good here.
Thanks RG!
Nice job, detailed and yet concise.
Thanks Clint!
Well done!...got the IDENTICAL bike 👍
Good choice! 😎
NEW SUBSCRIBER! Been doing at Goldwings myself... Thanks for the post.
Thanks for the sub! 😁
Thank you for a great tutorial resolved some frustation on my part. Thanks and ride safe. Bob
You are very welcome Robert. 👍
Mengy, I love your GW & videos. You explain things in great detail. I ride a Harley Vrod muscle & plan on trading for a 2021 GW. I was afraid of giving up power but, after seeing you give the GW the beans. I was impressed but a test ride will complete my decision.
I liked riding the old Vrods. You won't be disappointed with the power of the Goldwing, the test ride will likely convince you to trade in!
You will be very impressed with the power AND be very careful with the "sport" mode until you are ready for a shock! WOWWW Good Rides
great job dude!
Thanks!
Great video, thanks!
I’m waiting my 2021 GW DCT airbag
Nice! I almost bought the airbag model but I decided I'd rather have the storage compartment instead.
Thank you very much. Just bought a 2020 tour and couldn’t figure out how to change left instrument cluster. Your video was great
You're welcome! 👍
Man thanks! I always wondered why there were so many buttons on the Wing. Everything seems to have a reason and now you make me want a Gold Wing if nothing else for the electric windshield. Ride Safe
You should test ride one HDR just for the experience of it. Just be forewarned, the new Goldwing is extremely adept at creating smiles per mile! You might fall under the spell of the Wing like Moose, Maikeli, and myself have! 😁
Test ride that bike, your opinions may change! I rode near every bike, nothing compares. If you take a 30 mile ride, you will want one badly!
Great video! Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
I missed a ton of your videos. Strange that I didn't get any notification. Excellent demonstration of the buttons and great video. A bit too many for me and I get confused at time.
The Wing's controls were a bit confusing for me at first but I've now gotten used to them. It took time and a good many miles though!
Great video. I just got a 2024 DCT touring
Congrats on the new Wing!
Great video! The Audio button on the center console is for switching between the speakers and your helmet headset
Ah, I don't have a headset!
@@MotoMengy As a 2021 GW tour DCT owner I would encourage you to consider a headset/bluetooth unit. It will enhance your overall enjoyment of your bike in general and profoundly enhance your music enjoyment while riding. It is difficult for me to not use my bluetooth ALL the time. Good Riding, and thanks.
The last New Goldwing I bought was a 2015 and man have they changed since then, lots of extra buttons now, ride safe out there Brother ✌🏼💯
I'm sure your 2015 has a lot more buttons than my 2018. I used to look at the old Goldwings and feel like I needed to be a Space Shuttle pilot just to understand it all! 😮
@@MotoMengy lol 🤣🤣
Awesome Bike
Thanks, I'm very happy with it!
So much of the buttons are on my helmet. The one that has me jealous is the windshield button!!! I found myself giggling when you were going over the screen features. I have all that in my car and never use them there. 😜 Good video my friend.
Thanks Robin! I wish Harley had a bike with an electric windshield, it's legitimately one of the best features on my Wing. So much more convenient and comfortable than it sounds like it would be!
@@MotoMengy I can imagine! Yesterday riding is some strong winds I would have enjoyed mine being a little higher. Then there are days where a bit more wine would be enjoyable. Sigh....
Anyway, it was a good video. The wings so have just about everything. As someone once said, ‘no plastic inserts to cover a hole in the dash not being used’. 🙌🏻
great job .. totally agree on the automatic windshield .. I’ve had that feature for 10 years.. won’t get a bike without it .. HD needs to play a little catch up
I've been amazed how awesome having an electronic windshield has been. I couldn't buy a touring bike without one now, it's legit one of my favorite features of the bike.
@@MotoMengy first bike of mine that had it was a Honda ST1300, and when I traded that bike for a bigger touring bike, the only one that had the windshield was the Victory Vision (now a few more have it, including Indian)
@@sonics747 yes that's true .. besides the Gold Wing, Indians and most sport-touring bikes (Yamaha FJR, Triumph Trophy, BMW K bikes) have the auto windshields too
We just received ours today and we didn't know a thing 😂 thank u for telling
Congrats on the new Wing! 😀
Thanks!
No problem!
Thanks for the button tour bro! I have the 2020 Africa Twin Adventure sport DCT so many of the controls are similar. I've been going through some anxiety about if I chose the right bike for me though, and now have mixed feelings telling me I might have been happier with a 2020 or newer Goldwing DCT. I prefer the bagger version though because my wife isn't that much into riding so I don't need a passenger seat. I think one day I may end up with one of these bikes, or who knows, maybe I can find someone who wants to trade for my Twin. I'd really like to see you demonstrate how the walk modes forward/reverse work on that bike. A feature I would love to have for parking or turning around in tight spaces.
The walk mode is super easy to use, I'll add a demo of it to my list of "to do" vids and get it online in a few weeks or so. I would have bought the bagger Goldwing myself but my girlfriend rides with me a lot, and she loved the back seat on the tour so I had to get it. 😎
@@MotoMengy If I get one I'll be getting the bagger for the opposite reason. My wife could not care less if she ever rides on the back. It's just not her thing, she is happy with this just being MY thing. If you do a video showing the walk modes, be sure to show how to maneuver it around tight spots like in and out of tricky parking spaces and in tight parking lots, or trying to do a U turn on a narrow road.
@@baldandbiking It is not sufficient speed or power for U-turns, IMHO.
Great clear explanations - I just bought A 2019 Tour DCT and needed this video! Now I need to sit on it and see how much I remember. I killed the battery playing with all the features and wondering if there is a small portable jumper that is compatible with the battery tender.
I use a Harley battery tender for my Honda Goldwing. Works great even if it isn't "ideal"!
James, get a smart trickle charger and have it on till she is fully charged, then turn the ignition knob twice to ACC only. You can play with the electronics for a long time. When you are done, keep the charger plugged !!!!
@@alp3781 Very helpful advice. If I'm on a trip and the battery is dead in the am, is there a way to jump start the wing using the tender cable attached to the battery?
@@jamesrokos8007 I never had to do it, so I am not sure. Good point for me to research as well.. I don't think that cable can take the AMP load for a jump. Happy and safe riding.
@@jamesrokos8007 If you are referencing the Battery Tender plug that is factory installed; yes there is. But you should safeguard against using a car battery for jumping unless in dire circumstances; use it without the car running to lessen the amperage to your GW. FYI, the factory plug is rated at 15 amps and is equipped with a fuse. You would need an appropriate two-prong for your bike with the other end being the battery terminal clips. (Connect the POS first, then NEG. Opposite when removing.)
www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender-081-0069-4-Alligator-Disconnect/dp/B000ND0WB6/ref=asc_df_B000ND0WB6/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312429177733&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17773500956205200804&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1013462&hvtargid=pla-570698063923&psc=1
Good Rides.
Nice job on explaining things. Quick question for you. Left handlebar you have that nob sticking up for phone...... accessories.
I just bought 2023 left over and it's the dct modle so left side doest have the typical 2 screw ring where clutch lever would be. If u can steer me in right direction I would appreciate it. I'm in NJ. And want to get bike ready for spring.
Sure just look down in my video description, it's the last item under Motovlog Setup, the ball mount from Amazon.
@@MotoMengy thanks a million! Safe riding to you.
Nice tutorial. Thanks. I’m going tomorrow to pick up my Ardent Red 2021 DCT Tour. It been 11 years since my last Goldwing.
Congrats! 😎
Thank you.
You're welcome!
There is a lot of buttons there to mess around with. The shifting seems very similar to my spyders shifting with the paddle shifters. It's a very nice bike though, just big lol.
Yep the DCT transmission behaves very similarly to your Spyder's. I love it.
I love this video, but please answer a stupid question for me. I currently have 2021 manual non-touring model. That I will be adding the trunk to. But I digress, here's my question: I know how to toggle through all the screens, but I want to know how I zero out the trip odometers? I'm new to a bike with this much technology, and while I love the bike it's sometimes confusing. Thanks
On my 2018 you simply select the tripometer you want to zero, keep the cursor on it, and then hold the select button for a few seconds, and it zeros it out. Congrats on the 2021 Wing!
I just bought my standard 2021 2 days ago. I hate manuals. Thank you. Lol
You are very welcome, congrats on the new bike! 😎
What are the ball mounts next to your handlebar controls and where did you get them? Thanks.
I got the Ciro ball mounts off Amazon (links down below). The right one is for my cup holder, the left is for my Hero 7.
How do u re-set the trip meter? I like to reset 1 of them when I get fuel, also I will reset another if I’m taking a trip to see how many miles I did
Move the cursor on the far left side of the dash to the mileage numbers, then use the "set" button to toggle to the trip meter, and then just hold the "set" button in for like a second or two and it will reset the trip back to zero. 😎
On the BMW R1250GS once you set the heated grips level, you can hold down the button to turn the grips off and hold it down again and the grips will turn on to the previous setting. Does the Goldwing do the same, or do you have to keep pushing the button every time to reset the heat level?
Nah, on the Wing you have to keep cycling through the levels to turn the grips on and off. Not a big deal but BMW's sound nicer.
@@MotoMengy thanks for the info 👍🏻
Man, a lot of people really like the adjustable windshield. If my shield is too tall or too short i get problems lol. Man that thing has s lot of buttons😐, does it get direct tv?🤔
No TV yet, but probably coming in a later software update! 😁
Very good-however I have a 2016 champion trike. It has 4 sets of wings on it. Most of the time they are closed till temp. Gets into the 80’s. I notice the windshield on 2018 and newer is smaller and have only seen 2 sets of wings. I think the 2018 and up would have lots more air blowing on me all the time-or am I wrong? This would keep me from buying well like the 2019 trike CSC I almost traded for 4-28-2022
I'm not sure, it would depend on the shapes and sizes of the shields. You'd probably have to ride each of them to directly compare. I don't get much air on my at all when I put the shield all the way up, but then I have an F4 Customs shield too, not the stock one.
@@MotoMengy Do you know if the F4 custom shield is a Lexan shield and or if it is taller than the stock one on the 2022 model? Thanks.
@@gbowman7344 Its made of some coated Lexan I think, very scratch resistant. It also comes in three sizes, one shorter, one the stock height, and one longer.
Bro, just got 2024 Goldwing DCT what about side mirrors adjust ?
You can fold the mirrors in for storage, but the actual mirror adjustment is just by hand.
God bless you 💖
Thanks MM, you too!
Gotta be honest....I think I would get distracted playing with all the buttons while I was riding. A lot of nice features though!! Stay safe
They are all easily reachable by the thumbs while riding, I haven't had any problems yet. I do still prefer HD controls though, I like the larger buttons better, especially in the winter while wearing gloves.
Assuming this video is still accurate in 2024, you accidentally answered a question I've had: I know you can Manually shift a DCT using the 'paddle shifters', but wondered if you can Manually shift the DCT using a traditional toe-shifter? Obviously, since there is no Manual hand clutch there can be no traditional Manuel toe-shifter. I'll try to keep an open mind, but I must admit, not having traditional Manual shifting as an option is a BIG negative for me. On the open road there is no practical difference between auto and manual. In traffic driving an auto would be easier but I trust myself more than a machine. I suppose I'll have to look into what (if any) non-shift related advantaged the DCT has over the Manual T.
From what people have told me there is a manual toe shifter which can be installed down below like normal, though there still isn't a hand clutch. I've heard it works pretty well, but I've never looked into it myself as I'm completely happy with the bike just as it is.
The Horn Button is for real all motorcycles should have that horn.
The horn on the Goldwing is LOUD. Like it scares me even when I press it and know its coming!
Another question. Do you have to be stopped to change between manual & automatic mode?
Nope, can switch between the two on the fly at any time or at any speed.
@@MotoMengy Thank u! I downshift sometimes while in automatic, but there are def times I want to switch to & stay in manual
Does this dct have digital speedometer or no like right in the middle
No digital speedo, but that would be great if Honda ever added one.
I like that you listen to Eddie Money.
Eddie Money rocks! 😎
@@MotoMengyEM rocked! RIP, Eddie. I hope he made it to paradise without the need for two tickets.
What was the panel just above the fuel filler/below the centre buttons?
It's a little storage compartment. The airbag Goldwing has the airbag in that space instead of storage.
@@MotoMengy thanks for the info.
How about the controls under rain? Any problems maybe?
No, no issues in the rain for me. Other than the small horn button, but thats in all weather.
You added Heli Bars, but didnt put the covers on?
FYI - Center console - bottom left and bottom right, are for Honda garage door openers. Bottom center is Fog light on-off. (Not shown on your bike).
I actually messed up cutting the cover over the neck bearings, I cut it backwards. I'll eventually order a new cover, just haven't done it yet. 😎
@@MotoMengy that cover is 55 dollars from Honda..I learned that the hard way..LOL
@@frankward8003 yikes
I still have yet to use the “voice command” button on mine.
I don't use it either, no mic setup.
ciao ce una funzione apertura faro che cosa ò?poi il telecomando a 2 tasti piccoli a che servono?scrivi italiano
The remote just has a key built into it which can be used to unlock the saddlebags in case of a battery failure on the bike.
Scrivi in italiano con il traduttore
More !!
Okay! 😁
I can’t get my fog lights on I shut them off somehow and I don’t know how to get them back on
At least you have fog lights, my Wing doesn't. Yet. 😎
I think if you hold down the button for heated seats/grips it will shut off completely instead of incrementally
Huh never tried that, going down to the garage right now! 🤔
Was octane fuel works best in th dct
The new Goldwing uses 87 octane. It runs fine on higher octane but you don't need it.
Thanks
I CAN NOT get USB thumb drive to play. Must use I pod. Sooo wish my USB would work
That's odd, maybe the USB stick isn't formatted properly?
Is this instrument cluster waterproof
Yep, mines been rained on many times and no water has gotten into it yet.
Wow that alot to go though just to get gas
It is, but I'm used to it now so no biggie.
Listening to the bike start it makes me think about a comment I saw that said this bike is nothing but a boring, overgrown scooter, that sounds like a hairdryer. I don't know about them, but I've never heard a hairdryer sounds like that.
Maybe a jet fueled 1000BTU hairdryer! 😁
@@MotoMengy he must use his bikes exhaust to dry his hair. Thats not really my style.
Can you do a Goldwing Storage review?
Like review the saddlebags and trunk?
Yes! Would be great
When shield goes up and down sometimes. They have issues.
I haven't had any issues with my windshield yet (knocks on wood).
Which model is this thing?
2018 Honda Goldwing DCT Tour.
Do those have XM radio?
Yeah, if you have an XM subscription to use with it.
@@MotoMengy thank you for your helpful response!
You comment on breaks I think is incorrect as I understand it the front is the front break only however the rear is linked to both front and rear.
I always thought both front and back levers were linked but you might be right, I need to look into that to be sure.
Passenger doesn't have radio controls?
No, the back seat can only control the heat settings for the back seat.
Too much stuff. Does it have CB built into the infotainment system ? I hear the navigation system on the wing is not that good.
No CB built in, but yeah the Honda GPS isn't wonderful. Harley's is much better.
I don't know if this would be for me as know i am in my 70's , to confusing , I think I will stick with INDIAN , JUST THE 3 MODES IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME
Indian makes awesome bikes. If I had to replace my Goldwing the Indian Challenger would be in my top three choices to ride.
Did you say your name is Maggie???
Hah, no Mengy! Maggie is my secret sister. 😎
Good info thanks I'll cancel my 2 week button training course now.
Glad I could help, those courses are expensive! 😎
too many buttons to operate while riding on the road.. takes too much of your focus away from the road ahead. The screen should be touchscreen to make it easier to select addresses for navigation instead of having to scroll through city, state, street, house number, etc.. takes forever to get going.. Also, what's the deal with the gas tank? it takes four steps to open the filler.. open panel, press button, open second panel, twist open filler cap?? Honda needs to reduce the number of buttons, add a touchscreen, and simplify the gas fill up process and you'll easily double your customer base.. love the DCT though.... but bike is not ready for me to trade.. great video though.. thanks for sharing..
I pretty much agree with everything you said, although the lots of buttons isn't too big an issue while riding because I don't use half of them all that much. The gas tank door is a pet peeve of mine though. 😡
Wish it was more readily Available lmao
Most bikes seem hard to buy right now.
So what about the key fob, all I’m seeing is the bike being stolen, why would you leave out the most important part of the bike 🤔
I just keep the fob in my pants pocket, so when I walk away the bike locks up. There isn't much to the fob though.
@@MotoMengy so what’s the distance from the bike once you walk away that nobody can easily start it.
@@lasvegas5603 Sorry, just saw this now! About 4 feet or so away and the bike locks up.
The buttons, knobs, switches, electronic ride and traction controls, radio, GPS, and Phone are to me a distraction from the experience of the ride. Too bad U cannot buy a stripped Goldwing with a 6,5 gallon tank and bigger paniers that will fit two helmets and a bike weight of 650 lbs. for $18K.
That's what the ST1300 used to be, a stripped down Goldwing more or less. Honestly all the buttons don't distract me while riding because I don't need most of them 90% of the time while I'm riding.
I've been riding for 42 years... I can see those over-complicated controls getting someone killed. Honda, keep it simple stupid. This isn't a Lincoln Continental. A rider shouldn't have to be searching buttons to look for the correct function. That's one of the things I like about my 2013 Fjr, It doesn't have an infotainment system, but most everything else is there and accessible with two switches, and you don't need a navigation system to find your way through your bike's electronics. And don't even get me started on talking about a motorcycle having automatic transmission. Europeans think Americans are lazy, because we have automatic transmissions in our cars. You know, they're right about that. Motorcycles ? Really ? Drive an effing minivan.
I have to disagree with you on both the controls and the DCT. The new Wing has a LOT less controls than the previous generation Wing did (it's actually comparable to a Harley Road Glide), and I feel the automatic nature of the DCT actually makes riding safer than shifting. But this is why a variety of bikes on the market is a good thing, everyone has different desires and opinions on what is good and bad! 😎
Don’t like the switches? Don’t use them when riding. 🤷🏻♂️
Learn the ones you need while riding and ignore the rest.
IF, you have bridged the gap of using a cell phone; you will fall in love with this DCT dream. Good Rides (HINT: the buttons become second nature!?)
I got the 2023 dct.
Congrats! Which color did you get?
@@MotoMengy Matt black iridium charcoal metallic
Thanks!
No problem!