“New” 2002 GL1800A Modifications

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Michael DeCamp

Warning: even longer and more rambling post. This is a companion thread to the First Maintenance post. Here is how and why I modified my new to me Goldwing.

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“New” 2002 GL1800A First Maintenance

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Michael DeCamp

Warning: long and rambling post.

Earlier this year I was fortunately enough to find a well cared for 2002 GL1800A with only 8,000 miles. (The A refers to ABS, available as an option on the early GL1800s.)

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Drill Press Refurbish

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Michael DeCamp

There is something quite satisfying about returning a machine to good working condition.

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Where’s Michael 2021

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Michael DeCamp

In hindsight, 2020 sucked.

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Where’s Michael 2020

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Michael DeCamp

Despite some highlights, 2020 has mainly sucked.

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Metered Enthusiasm

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Michael DeCamp

I have a 2005 Honda Goldwing motorcycle.

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Once More, into the Mountains

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Michael DeCamp

Next Wednesday, August 1, I’m heading back to the PCT to hike another section.

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The Agony of Defeet

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Michael DeCamp

Well, after ten days and 110 miles I’m going to have to come off trail.  I did complete section A of the PCT.

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PCT Week One – Mile 52.6

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Michael DeCamp

Well, I survived the first week on the Pacific Crest Trail.

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Lighten Up

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Michael DeCamp

As many of you know, I’m planning to do a through-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail this year.

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