What is the difference between drop-down and swing-out passenger armrests?
There are two basic styles of passenger armrests for the Honda Goldwings: drop-down and swing-out.
Drop-Down
The armrests of the drop-down style literally drop down over the saddlebag lid. These armrests are installed with a hinge and bolt system positioned close to the trunk mount bar above the saddlebag. Drop-downs may make mounting difficult for some passengers. These armrests may be impaired by rails installed on the saddlebag lid.
Swing-Out
The mounting weldment of swing-out armrests are installed underneath the trunk on the mount frame. The weldment attaches to trunk mount frame with u-bolts, washers and lock nuts as shown below.
This picture illustrates a complete swing-out armrests installation on a 1983 GL1100 Aspencade before the trunk is put back on.
Swing-outs swing wide and clear of the saddlebags making it easier for passengers to mount and swing clear of any rails installed on the saddlebags.
Saber Cycle now offers an amber bullet as an alternative to the red that has been sold. This decorative chrome bullet light uses 12v bulb and has rubber gasket and threaded base with nut for secure installation.
Saber Cycle brought back the GL1000 breaker point assembly that includes a contact breaker plate, wiring, and points. The assembly is available in our new Restoration Tune- Up Kit that also includes a two-condenser pack by Masuyama and four NGK D8EA spark plugs. This kit is ideal for the GL1000 owner doing complete restoration work. All kit components are made in Japan.
If the breaker point assembly is not required, Saber Cycle offers another Tune-Up kit that includes two contact breakers, a two-condenser pack, both by Daiichi, and four NGK D8EA spark plugs. All kit components are made in Japan.
For the GL1000 owner who wants to convert to electronic ignition, Saber Cycle offers a completely self-contained electronic ignition system for the GL1000 by Dynatek. The system utilizes DYNA III circuitry, increasing the high rpm coil energy storage by approximately 70%! The Dyna III allows the coils to build up to maximum current, and even at high rpm’s, you get a more powerful consistent charge to the plugs for top operating efficiency. The sealed aluminum module is unaffected by dirt, moisture, oil or vibration.
*Black drivers backrest for GL1800 includes a passenger vanity pouch on the backrest pad for finger-tip access by the passenger. Backrest set has brilliant chrome, first class welding and polishing with plush black pads that have carefully stitched seams. Backrest pad – not whole backrest – tips forward to allow passenger access without putting tank accessories at risk.
*Swing-out Markland-style passenger armrests for GL1800 come with plush black vinyl pads on brilliant chrome arms that swing out for maximum ease of passenger mounting and dismounting. First class welding and polishing with the most comfortable armrests we have ever seen!
Saber Cycle® added Honda OEM ignition coils for the GL1200 and GL1500. We were bringing in Sun Denso coils of Japan but, at the present time, no aftermarket coils are available from any source. We are currently looking for a suitable manufacturing source to be able to lower prices to our customers in the future.
Saber Cycle®‘s stock of Progressive Suspension touring, non-air shocks for Goldwing GL1200 are back in stock although supplies are limited.
