[brettthedog]

Greetings, I recently bought a 2008 GW used. I was doing some reading and noticed several people refer to a remote. I found that it is to open the trunk or saddlebags. My question is was this an option or did it come standard? also if it is standard, where can I get a replacement?
Thanks

 

[Chopin]

It comes with the bike, usually two keys and one remote. I would guess that any Honda Powersport Dealer would be able to order you one, but we should search around online first. I didn't see one listed on Wing Stuff. I'll check some other sources.

 

[Chopin]

Well, this gets interesting. I have it from " reliable " ( ? ) sources that certain Honda car remotes will work and may cost considerably less. Here is a link to a comment on the topic: http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2126714&postcount=7 I have checked my '08 remote and the numbers match the FCC ID# given. There are programming steps to follow and we can provide them when you have your remote in hand. I use mine all the time to open the trunk. The only glitch, for me , is that you can't remote open the trunk when the bike is running.

 

[budoka]

I've heard about the auto fobs too. Don't know anyone that's done it though. The bike remote comes with a tag explaining the steps to reprogram it.

 

[Ralphumor]

The one weird thing is, stated in owners manual. It will "un sync?" quit working after 30 days if you dont turn the bike on with the remote close by. I would really like to see other remotes that work. That would be a great thing. Saving $ is good!

 

[budoka]

If there is such an animal out there, I'd get one and attach it to the spare key. I never have to re-program mine as it's always on the main key. Um, until I do a 'duh' and lose the durn thang.

 

[Chopin]

Flash news !

I received a private message from one of my other reliable ( ? ) sources. He claims he has a remote for 08 that he no longer need because he sold the bike ( why the remote didn't go with the bike I don't know, nor did I ask ). He will sell the remote for $45 shipped. He hails from PA.

 

[Hotrods1932]

Thanks chopin114, I have bought the remote! thanks for the networking, I really appreciate it

 

[Radarsdad]

I bought a second OEM remote for my '08 from Midwest Keyless on E-bay. I haven't programmed it yet but I'm sure it will work. The remote pictured on their seller's page displays a car trunk lid button but the remote they sent has the motorcycle trunk lid button.

I paid $29.92 (Buy it now) back on 1/31/10. Their Buy-it-now price now is $44.93... go figure. Here's the E-bay link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories