2018 Honda GL1800 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“Bike surges unexpectedly at low speed mostly when making left turns and once from a dead stop. Bike surge forward causing a crash at intersection. I was sittin at a red light between two cars when bike unexpectedly shot forward rapidly cause bike to hit car in front. Damaging both vehicles.”

“2 incidents- may 26th 2019 and november 24th 2019. At a stop on a street - this motorcycle has the Honda 7 speed dual clutch transmission - transmission in drive, the gold wing tour dct motorcycle engine rpms increased without opening the throttle causing the bike to leap forward unexpectedly. The first occurrence in may happened while the front brake was applied which was not sufficient as the engine power overcame the brakes and jumped forward about 6 feet - the bike was stopped by engaging the kill switch. …”

“I was riding over the Commodore Barry Bridge when my transmission locked in 4th gear. The display showed 4 asterisks instead what driving mode the bike was in. I limped the bike to the closest dealer where it was determined that the Ratio Control Motor had malfunctioned. The motor along with the associated gaskets were replaced under the extended warranty that I purchased when the bike was new. The mechanic showed me the failed part that had burned contacts due to water intrusion into the housing.”