2006 Honda GL1800 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“2006 Honda GL1800 motorcycle, the transmission pops out of gear occasionally. It has been happening for about a year and more often now to almost once every tank of gas or 230 miles. Two days ago while entering a corner it dropped out of gear then into a lower gear and temporarily locked up the rear tire. The price to look into the transmission is between $3,500 and $4,000. If the problem isn't serious enough to be covered by manufactures warranty I have to pay. I was advised to drive it until it breaks. …”

“While riding at approximately 50 MPH in 5th gear proceeding normally I felt the transmission 'clunk' as though the transmission had slipped out of gear. Then a loud 'clunkety clunk' as the engine seems to now rev free, then a 'clunk' as the transmission 'fell' back into gear. At no time during this event, which took place over a period of 2-3 seconds were my fingers touching either the brake or clutch, nor was my foot touching the brake or shifter. The balls of my feet were planted on both footpegs during the entire event.”

“I was accelerating in the entrance lane on the interstate. Auto and truck traffic was heavy and as I merged into the traffic lane the motorcycle shifted from 5th gear to fourth and back surprising me and causing me to quickly slow and take action to the right to avert being rear ended by a semi truck. The truck had nowhere to go as the lane to his side was occupied. I proceeded to gain speed and the motorcycle did the same shifting action every mile or so. I took the cycle to the dealer and was told it was not under warranty. I am at present having the transmission repaired at my cost. …”

“Transmission failure 4th to fifth gear. After shifting into 5th gear the transmission will jump as a ratchet does on a rounded bolt. Then runs ok. Started at around 40,000 miles and was intermediate but at 47,000 miles it is constant. Local Honda dealer feels it is a bent shift fork and is in process of rebuilding.”

“The contact owns a 2006 Honda GL1800 goldwing. While driving the vehicle and shifting between 4th and 5th gear, without warning the transmission would shift into neutral. The dealer stated that the shift forks needed to be replaced. The contact observed prior to the failure that the clutch needed to be replaced. The current mileage was 118000 and the failure mileage was at 80232.”