Honda GL1800 Gold Wing F6B Bagger (SC68) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
1,832cc Liquid-Cooled Flat-Six SOHC 12V 5-Speed + Shaft Drive · Source: Honda GL1800 Gold Wing F6B Bagger (SC68) (2013–2017) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing F6B Bagger (SC68) (2013–2017) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2013–2017 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing F6B Bagger (SC68) (chassis SC68/GL1800B) requires 3.7 L (3.91 US qt) of SAE 10W-30 (JASO MA, API SG/SJ or higher) engine oil for a drain-only change and 3.8 L (4.02 US qt) with filter service (15410-MCJ-000 / HF204). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI front (130/70R18 M/C 63H) and 280 kPa / 2.80 bar / 41 PSI rear (180/60R16 M/C 74H), paired with 6× NGK BKR6E-11 spark plug(s) and a YTX20L-BS / GYZ20L battery.
Drain only: 3.7 L (3.91 US qt)
R 280 kPa (2.80 bar)
Est. Range: ~375 km (233 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-30 (Alt: SAE 10W-40) · JASO MA · API SG/SJ or higher |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 3.7 L (3.91 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 3.8 L (4.02 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 4.6 L (4.86 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 15410-MCJ-000 / HF204 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold upright on level ground; rest dipstick UNTHREADED on filler neck (do NOT screw in) |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 30 N·m (22.1 lb-ft / 3.06 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
| Final Drive / Bevel Gear Oil | 160 ml (0.16 L) — Hypoid Gear Oil SAE 80W-90 GL-5 (160 ml rear shaft drive) |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 130/70R18 M/C 63H · Rear: 180/60R16 M/C 74H (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 280 kPa / 2.80 bar / 41 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 280 kPa / 2.80 bar / 41 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK BKR6E-11 × 6 (Gap: 0.8–1.1 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTX20L-BS / GYZ20L (12V 18–20Ah Heavy-Duty AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Enclosed Shaft Drive — Replace hypoid final-drive gear oil (SAE 80W-90 GL-5) on schedule |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Silicate-free ethylene-glycol OAT coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 1832 cc · 118 hp @ 5,500 rpm · 167 N·m (123.2 lb-ft) @ 4,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 725 mm (28.5 in) · 385 kg (849 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 25 L (6.6 US gal) · ~15 km/L → ~375 km (233 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 12,000 km / 24,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 24,000 km / 24,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 48,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Chopped-screen, trunkless 28 kg lighter bagger built on the 5-speed 1,832cc SOHC 12-valve SC68 Gold Wing (3.8 L w/ HF204 filter) prior to 2018’s double-wishbone SC79.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Honda flat-six Gold Wing / F6B / Valkyrie platform featuring 6 spark plugs, shaft final drive hypoid gear oil, and heavy-duty AGM battery.