Honda Gold Wing (2012–2016) maintenance schedule & recalls
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Maintenance schedule
General guidanceTypical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual. Factory-verified schedule coming soon.
| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Oil & filter | every 4,000 mi or 6 months |
| Chain & sprockets | every 600 mi or 3 months |
| Brakes | every 12 months |
| Valve adjustment | every 16,000 mi or 24 months |
| Battery | every 12 months |
| Spark plugs | every 8,000 mi or 24 months |
| Fluids/coolant | every 24 months |
Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 3 days agoHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2010 and 2012-2016 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles. These motorcycles have air bag inflators assembled as part of the air bag module that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda Motorcycle Customer Support at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KJ1.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Honda Gold Wing (2012–2016)?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Honda Gold Wing (2012–2016) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Honda Gold Wing (2012–2016)?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Honda Gold Wing (2012–2016) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Honda Gold Wing (2012–2016)?
Service every 12 months for the Honda Gold Wing (2012–2016) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Honda Gold Wing (2012–2016)?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Honda Gold Wing (2012–2016) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).