Just got the new OTT platform .So far I like it.

So far everthing is great. Like the forum it helps new people like me that has questions.

Hi I’m new to OTT but I did see Max Mc Allister video about using a borescope for checking the Goldwing air filter. It’s on his YouTube channel.

Trying to decide what to do with TheGLForum. Facebook groups will still be around.

Bill, I have toyed with the idea of the valve adjustment video, but it is a very advanced process and not one that many owners would be willing to undertake. Honestly, I have never had to adjust the valves on any of the Goldwings I have owned, and my 2007 had more than 72,000 miles.

Chris. I recently also bought Fred Harmon's videos. Between yours and his they present two varying film perspectives and together I've have personally found I am a better DIY maintainer. I see now that he has four detailed videos on how to do this job. The bugger is how to obtain the shims to adjust the valve clearances on one side of the valve train. Similar to the Porsche boxer engines valves. The other side is old school using feeler gauges. I did see on on of the forums that Honda recommends checking them at a certain mileage period. But I guess time will tell if the readership of the 18 plus report if that is just $ for dealers or really necessary. The process will elevat this as the king of tasks making filter replacement seem like a cake walk. I checked with me Powersports mechanic and we quoted $900.00 labor plus cost of one thousands graduated shims if needed. Whew. LOL.

Thanks Robert . My 2021 Goldwing is at 40,000 miles and seem to run great. To be honest I’ve never talked to anyone who actually have had this done on any bike other than than a BMW boxer. They don’t seem to want to be bothered with the effort or the cost and many have the option that it’s not really necessary.

I did look on amazon and the googled for 2018 Goldwing 1800 shims just incase. Surprised to see there are Goldwing shims for sale but not the 2018 plus. I assume that if one needed them and knew the thicknesses to bring a valve into spec, one might purchase from a Powersport dealer. But my sense is this may never be necessary per those who have ridded six digit miles on their new and older generation models. If someone does need to have it done, I think we would all like to hear about what caused the inspection and if adjusted what was the cost to perform the adjustments.

Not to push other products but I own both and have found both to be useful, that iis the Fred Harmon maintenance videos. He addresses the value adjustment issue in great and understandable clarity. Yrs it is a daunting task and intake and exhaust adjustments are different
, one old school and the other using varying thicknesses of shims, Porsche style. Not for the faint of heart. Asked dealer and if I recall it is a $600 up labor cost plus supplies. Search the forums, not many have said it has been necessary during the lifetime of the average rider.

Glad you are enjoying!