honda goldwing 2013 Complaints

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

motorcycle has a hesitation at throttle tip in, from a cold start, during an engine warm-up, at ambient temperatures of 50*f to 90*f. this engine hesitation can result in an engine stall. an engine stall on a motorcycle, particularly if the motorcycle is engaged in a low speed turn; as a motorcycle is likely to be engaged in after a cold start, will result in a crash. this is a known problem to honda motor company. this problem exists on most 2012 and 2013 honda goldwing motorcycles. my motorcycle does this. i consider it a serious safety defect. many on-line blogs have many complaints and there are petitions as well. ex: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/gl1800hesitation/

Reported in: LONG BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JH2SC68M3DK

ENGINE

on a cold engine start releasing the clutch and attempting to accelerate, the engine will "stumble" or hesitate, then catch and accelerate erratically and run rough for a short time. on a motorcycle, in a turn where the machine must be leaned over, this results in a loss of control and dropping the 950 lb. machine. this happens when the engine has cooled to ambient temperature overnight or after being parked for an extender period. this condition began at about 900 miles and continues to the current mileage of 2900. the injury mentioned was to my back in trying to prevent dropping to motorcycle and did not require medical attention.

Reported in: OVILLA TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JH2SC68G1DK

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2013 honda goldwing navi package throttle response stumbles when the engine is cold. after a cold engine start, regardless of outside temperature, starting in a low gear (1st or 2nd is normal), upon throttle roll-in, the engine will not respond enough to keep forward momentum. you have to slip the clutch and keep the rpm's up to keep the motorcycle moving without hesitation. i feel this is a major safety concern. once the engine achieves operating temperature, the hesitation/stumble is resolved. this needs to be fixed by the manufacturer - honda. asap.

Reported in: ZEELAND MI || Crash: N || VIN #: JH2SC68H4DK

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2013 honda goldwing navi package throttle response stumbles when the engine is cold. after a cold engine start, regardless of outside temperature, starting in a low gear (1st or 2nd is normal), upon throttle roll-in, the engine will not respond enough to keep forward momentum. you have to slip the clutch and keep the rpm's up to keep the motorcycle moving without hesitation. i feel this is a major safety concern. once the engine achieves operating temperature, the hesitation/stumble is resolved. this needs to be fixed by the manufacturer - honda. asap.

Reported in: ZEELAND MI || Crash: N || VIN #: JH2SC68H4DK

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda goldwind motorcycle. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine hesitated but did not stall. the failure was recurring but only when the engine was cold. the vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer. the manufacture was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 16,000.

Reported in: RANCHO CUCA MONGA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JH2SC68L5DK

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

bike exhibits a low speed stumble under acceleration when the engine is 1) started cold and not up to full operating temperature and 2) started warm after sitting for 30 minutes. the low speed stumble under acceleration is a hazard because it can cause loss of stability at slow speeds and can cause lack of acceleration when turning onto a main highway. this is a known issue in the 2012 and up models that honda will not recognize as a warrantable defect and offers no solution for repair under warranty. this issue is repeatable and it seems like many 2012+ goldwing owners experience it sooner or later.

Reported in: BATON ROUGE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: JH2SC68L5DK

ENGINE

bike exhibits a low speed stumble under acceleration when the engine is 1) started cold and not up to full operating temperature and 2) started warm after sitting for 30 minutes. the low speed stumble under acceleration is a hazard because it can cause loss of stability at slow speeds and can cause lack of acceleration when turning onto a main highway. this is a known issue in the 2012 and up models that honda will not recognize as a warrantable defect and offers no solution for repair under warranty. this issue is repeatable and it seems like many 2012+ goldwing owners experience it sooner or later.

Reported in: BATON ROUGE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: JH2SC68L5DK