Why no air compressors on GL1800's?

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Yeah that is odd...and here I am about to add one to my 1100.

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The reason for the air compressors was for the air suspension on the rear of the 1100As, 1200s & 1500s. The 1500s could also be used to air up their tires. Since the rear suspension on the 1800 is hydraulic, a air compressor wasn't really thought as something that would be required on the new bike. Hope this answers your question.



Gene:waving:

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They put such great tires on them they will never go flat.:cheeky1::cheeky1::cheeky1::cheeky1::cheeky1::cheeky1:

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Each year Honda makes a cheaper bike for more money!

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The 1200 uses the compressor for the front suspension also.
On my 87 1200 Aspencade I have an outlet and a hose to air up the tires.
Just a point of INFO.

GLester wrote:

The reason for the air compressors was for the air suspension on the rear of the 1100As, 1200s & 1500s. The 1500s could also be used to air up their tires. Since the rear suspension on the 1800 is hydraulic, a air compressor wasn't really thought as something that would be required on the new bike. Hope this answers your question.



Gene:waving:

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GLester wrote:

The reason for the air compressors was for the air suspension on the rear of the 1100As, 1200s & 1500s. The 1500s could also be used to air up their tires. Since the rear suspension on the 1800 is hydraulic, a air compressor wasn't really thought as something that would be required on the new bike.

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That's pretty much how I see it too. A compressor for emergency tire inflation is almost essential IMHO.

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The air compressor is a little bit disappointing in use. Unless you are really quick disconnecting it from the tire valve you will let out more air than you put in. It is ideal for pumping up the suspension.
I just use mine for the suspension and have a small 12v compressor which is with my manual in my top box. I just plug it into a 12v socket. They'll only set you back about $8 to $10.