DAILY PRE-RIDE TECHNICAL & T-CLOCS INSPECTION
FACTORY COLD TIRE & SYSTEMS DISCIPLINE FOR EXPEDITION TOURING
Pre-flight check mandatory before technical mountain passes (Dragon/Back of Dragon) & coastal ferry decks.
HONDA GOLD WING TOUR DCT
Engine: 1833cc SOHC 24V Flat-Six
Trans: 7-Speed Dual-Clutch (DCT)
Wet Weight: 844 lbs (Loaded ~980 lbs)
Front Tire: 130/70R-18
36 PSI (Cold)
36 PSI (Cold)
Rear Tire: 200/55R-16
41 PSI (Cold)
41 PSI (Cold)
Engine Oil: Pro Honda GN4
10W-30 JASO-MA (4.9 qt)
10W-30 JASO-MA (4.9 qt)
Final Drive: Hypoid Gear Oil
SAE 80 GL-5 (4.4 oz)
SAE 80 GL-5 (4.4 oz)
[ ] T - Tires & TPMS Display: Verify 36 PSI Front / 41 PSI Rear on 7-inch TFT screen. Inspect 200mm rear tire contact patch for embedded flint, nails, or cupping from mountain sweepers.
[ ] P - DCT Mechanical Parking Brake: Engage left console brake lever. Visually confirm brake-lock cable tension and ensure bike cannot roll on steep mountain grades or rolling ferry decks.
[ ] S - Suspension Preload Setting: Key ON β Adjust electronic preload switch on handlebar: select "Rider + Passenger + Luggage" (4-helmet icon) to prevent footpeg/muffler grinding on Dragon hairpins.
[ ] C - DCT Mode & Throttle-By-Wire: Ensure throttle snaps shut cleanly without binding. Verify manual paddle shifters (- / + on left bar) click crisply for holding 2nd/3rd gear on mountain descents.
[ ] L - LED Lighting & Hazard Flashers: Check high/low LED projectors, integrated mirror turn signals, dual LED tail lights, and test 4-way hazard flashers for heavy fog / mountain cloud decks.
[ ] O - Oil Sight Glass & Coolant: Level bike on center stand. Inspect engine oil window (right lower fairing) and coolant expansion bottle level behind left front cover.
[ ] F - Shaft Drive & Brakes: Verify single-sided Pro-Arm shaft housing is bone dry (zero seal seepage). Squeeze dual front floating 320mm discs & linked rear pedal for rock-solid hydraulic pressure.
[ ] W - Walking Mode & Smart Key: Test electric reverse / walking mode button before parking nose-down on off-camber scenic overlooks. Verify Smart Key FOB red/green LED active.
[ ] L - Power-Locking Luggage: Confirm left/right 60-liter panniers and 61-liter top trunk latch securely with smart key remote lock. Rain gear stowed in left side bag for rapid deployment.
[ ] C - Apple CarPlay / Helmet Comms: USB cord connected to phone in center glovebox; Sena/Cardo helmet Bluetooth paired to bike audio system for turn-by-turn audio prompts.
Police / Medical: 911
Honda Roadside: 1-866-784-1870
AMA Roadside Assistance: 1-800-262-5646
Fuel Tank Cap: 5.5 Gal (91+ Min / 93 Rec)
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