2002 Honda GL1800 tires problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 2002 Honda GL1800 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Front tire on gl 1800 motorcycle. Honda recommends 36 psi in the front tire this causes cupping of the tire and a bad vibration in front which could lead to accident and death! Bridgestone tires recommend 38 to 40 psi in this tire, yet honda has 36 in their owners guide. Honda nor bridgestone…”
filed Dec 17, 2004
“This (see photos below) happened on the way to wing ding on july 2nd, 2004. The failed tire had approx. 4,500 miles on it. Air pressure was checked at 41 psi cold as recommended by manufacturer. I rode approximately 650 miles east on I-40 and noticed a weird vibration just outside of santa rosa…”
filed Sep 20, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other GL1800 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 GL1800 | 2 | 8% |
| 2008 GL1800 | 7 | 15% |
| 2007 GL1800 | 1 | 5% |
| 2006 GL1800 | 3 | 14% |
| 2003 GL1800 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 GL1800 | 16 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Honda GL1800
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.