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My husband was a motorcycle instructor for more than 40 years, when he listened to your story he was appalled at your instructors behaviour. I really hope, if you decide to have another go, you find a decent instructor who gives you the confidence to ride again !

Yeah sounds like you need a better instructor and to get back on the (iron) horse!

My wife loves to ride pillion but has absolutely zero interest in riding herself. I've tried, but I know now to not push it and just be grateful that she's happy to at least ride pillion. When we first met she hated bikes (she works in life assurance dealing with death claims), so it's a minor miracle that I've even managed to get her on the back of one! I have a friend who recently tried his CBT. It was bought for him by his partner as he'd always wanted to give it a try as he'd never ridden a motorcycle before. But he just couldn't get on with riding a motorcycle, said there was too much going on all at once and he just didn't feel confident or comfortable at all. And he has a pilot's licence and flies regularly! I said a very similar thing to both of them - give it a try, but if you don't like it and don't WANT to persevere to try and gain some confidence, then riding a bike is not for you. Learning aside (we all have to start somewhere), a motorbike is not the place to be if you're feeling nervous or anxious.

Have you thought about a trike? It's a truly nice experience! Best wishes to you both x

My wife had a very similar experience and is a happy pillion on my goldwing. Just grateful she will ride with me as I do love our jaunts out…..mainly to tea shops!

I think most who try to do it all too quickly often fail through nerves. You out really should do a couple of years riding untill you gain so much confidence you could ride without thinking about it. But if you try to do it all too quickly you won't have that confidence. Maybe getting another bike and spending that time riding for a 2 year period would get you through your test, but then look at pros and cons, such as do you really need to? Look at the expense? My wife has been riding since we first got married, her first bike was a Suzuki 50, then a Yamaha DT LC 125, this was back in 1982 onwards. Just recently she sold her Yamaha Bolt 950 as she hasn't used it in about 5 years as she has become too nervous. I think as you get older it does get harder to keep your confidence riding, knowing whether to ride or not is something only you will know.. Cheets

As I was so scared witless as a pillion I took my bike test before I ever drove a car. As I recall the CBT was just being introduced but I just squeaked in before that. I spent many happy years pootling around on various bikes before I took my car test. They were just introducing the theory tests then and I just squeaked in with my car licence before having to do that too. My last bike was a ZZR600, I enjoyed the biking and the community around it but left it all really and gradually became a softy car driver. I do miss it sometimes when the sun's shining but the state of the roads makes me think maybe not...

You need to lookup motorcycle lessons Uk TH-cam channel…. Female instructor based in Nottinghamshire. She is great to watch and you get to see how she trains…

I have started riding again so I could ride my partners bike if he had a problem.. I used to have a bike years ago so already have my full bike licence.

My dad and brother were motorbike mad. Dad thought motorbikes were unsuitable for girls, so he bought a Lambretta and taught me to ride down the farm lanes before I was old enough to get a learners licence. I passed my test first time - I'm talking over 60 years ago now. I went miles on that Lambretta and loved it to bits.

I’ve always been around motorbikes. My first hubby was a very longtime, confident motorcyclist and we clocked up loads of miles. I eventually took my own test and drove around on my own ER 500 for a couple of years but I really preferred being a pillion, never as confident and comfortable as he was. Second hubby is more a car man and I haven’t ridden for years. Daughter and her partner are big bike people and she does track days on some huge bikes. You have to have the natural confidence especially now a days. Cars, and people, are a lot faster!

Friend, Honda makes a rebel 1100 that is DCT (automatic) and might be your size.. I hope you get the courage to try again..

I so enjoy the English countryside; please continue to share. Hello from Kentucky..

What a wonderful tour! I haven’t been over to the UK for a long while …. It is time to go back. Thank you for the lovely nudge.🤓

Lovely video.... thanks guys another cracker👌🏽👏🏽👌🏽 I love watching these with my wife, I must seriously consider a Honda Goldwing, absolutely beautiful bike👍🏽💙😊

That was a nice tour and history lesson. Can't believe how green everything is in the UK, over here everything is a bit dry and a little colder as the start of June is the beginning of our winter, not that it gets really cold. I was listening to you mention the fuel and additives, in the UK most fuel is refined at the same refinery, so no matter what brand you get it is really all the same. Years back when I worked in Scotland I used to work for First Bus South East Scotland. I did a review on fuels that we used and also on whether Bio Diesel was worth swapping to. I contacted Scannie, Volvo and Denis on the use of Bio fuels in their engines. To cut a long story short I ended up having our area switch to Bio Diesel for a year to test it. The results were really good that First Bus UK made the switch too.. I got no recognition for it, but everyone knew it was me..that's my wee claim to fame. Anyhoo, another good video, catch up with you guys again in the next one.

good fun X

Great videos guys, really helped us make the decision to buy an imaculate used goldwing, i unexpectedly fell in love with the goldwing around 12 months ago, we will take possession when we return home from bali in 2 weeks,

Hello from Indiana. Sorry to hear that your GW had an issue. I have an 08 with 94000 miles. Just routine maintenance and one recall. Great video. Have friends in Kimberly, would love to ride in the UK. I have owned three GW. 75, 98, & 08. Loved all of them. Best regards & safe riding.

I used to keep my 2nd Gen off the road during winter months, but we decided not to SORN the wing, as some days can be beautiful in winter months, and we would dress for the temperature and get out. You do not have to SORN if you decide not to ride during the winter.

Awww, did you make a little video?

I use E0 fuel all the time here in France even though some of my bikes will run on E10. The reason being that E0 petrol has a higher calorific value than E10 which results in higher MPG. In the UK Esso is still available ethanol free in certain areas, even though by law like France it must be marked up as E5.

I have a Triumph t120 and Im looking at a GW so that I can take my girl with me on long trips. Ive taken the Bonnie on 800 mile trips no problem. But Im 6'3" and need the entire seat to myself hah. The GW is a Cadillac and it seems to be the way to go. Cheers from Las Vegas, and safe travels

Springtime at last… I only use E5 in my o2 wing… it’s a rip off price though… 160 a litre at my local esso

Driving in the USA on vacation our rental SUV was an E95 engine, and E95 fuel was one dollar cheaper and the SUV returned 21 in stead of 22 mpg. My 2013 2nd Gen GL1800 ran with no difference when on E10. My better insisted that a Blue Tour DCT looked beautiful, so in October we swapped, and the DCT runs with no problem on E10.

I use E5 in my older 90's bikes (one is carbs) and E10 in the newer ones. I don't why people say supermarket E10 is bad. Tesco, for example, always used to be supplied fuel by esso. Supermarket fuel will come out of a major brands refinery. Why would they bother producing a lower quality fuel for supermarkets?

I ride an older bike (92) E5 for me.

pleased to see you back on the Bike Johnathan. Looking forward to your videos. Ref the E10 just about every bike has no issue with the fuel. There was a list on the Government site at the change over, but like all Gov sites there were vehicles on it that were classed as not suitable , when manufactures were clearly stating the engines were ok up to E15, of course there were the ones listed as ok when they were not ok. My V900 was ok with E10 as is my new bike 21 Plate Goldwing tour.

I just picked up my new (to me) goldwing two days ago, just in time for a bit of nice weather here on iom 😁 ..you just know they'll be digging that nice bit o tarmac up for utilities soon enough, lol.

Hubby says they seem to have cured the issues with newer vehicles but E10 in older, classic or vehicles that sit for long periods, even lawnmowers, would benefit from fuel draining or putting in an additive. We do with all ours that sit for overwintering.

Your bike will be fine on E10 mate, the only issue that it really causes are that the ethanol attacks things like unsuitable o rings and rubber pipes, also it absorbs more water than E5 but as long as its in a relatively sealed system you will be fine.

In your area, are you able to find pure gas or ethanol free gas? In Texas you can find it scattered around. We also have this certification at select gas stations called top tier gas and they are tested often. Another option is to get your gas at new brand name station. In my area the most common gas has 10 percent ethanol in all three grades. The grades I’m talking about are regular mid grade and super.

I think the only difference if any between E10 and E5 would be seen on a dyno if you were measuring it on performance. But to be honest the lines of 99 percent of riders wouldn't notice any difference . The only problem ethanol can cause is a speed up of deterioration on plastic and rubber parts on the fuel system, but that's about it really. I think in the UK as well as here in Australia it has been tested and found that as long as you keep to a max of 10 percent ethanol it won't do any damage to your vehicle. Manufacturers spend millions testing engines with a variety of fuels, so if Honda recommends the E10 then it won't do any harm. Don't believe the hype people spread about how bad E10 is, it is all nonsense and people pass the info on without knowing the truth.

Happened to me too, nice video✌️

Just found your channel as I’m looking for a Goldwing as we have the ST 1300 Pan European and my wife wants something a little more comfortable for the longer journeys.. your videos are inspiring and full of information keep up the good work guys

They are just too big for British Roads, OK in America, where roads are wide and straight.

Are ye coming to Ireland 🇮🇪

I ride a 2009 gl1800 Goldwing 1999 gl1500 Goldwing. I put £100,000 miles a year on my bike. How many miles do you ride and what year is yours?

I’m on my third goldwing , all three have been really reliable. My current one is an 2008 and I’ve put on 85000 miles on it with no problems ! But I’ve heard of a few that had ECU issues! Sounds like they have you fixed up ! 👍

I’ve been using the cramp buster for years, what a game changer!!

Hello to your new bike. Its a year since you bought the bike. Hope you're enjoying it. I don't wish to spoil anything. If the bike has done more than 10k. Make sure the suspension linkage is properly greased and the bolts waxed as they seize in. Exhaust must be removed to do this. Its impossible to do with the exhaust on. i know done lots of them. Also the alternator drive bearing can fail the covers prevent you hearing it. Ps a full service takes 21 hours if done properly . Dr Dave

Wow what a beautiful ride through some picturesque scenery!! Love the background music as well! Can't wait to see the next adventure!

Great video guys!! I don't currently ride a GW ,owned an '81 1100 once and have loved em since the first in 1975!! Each one was beautiful and very intriguing to me and I never imagined more until the next one came out and then I'd dream about riding the new one and you know, there's something to be said for a bike that has kept my attention since the first one! The bike you have is as good as the new one, some ways better! Stay safe and keep riding !!

Why would u ride a 20K bike in January on UK wet, potentially icy roads, with the dreaded bike killing salt the moron councils keep dumping on it. My wing never saw rain intentionally, I was gutted to get caught in a monsoon in Wales during the summer.

That’s a god awful place to buy a bike!!! Dont do it 😬😬😬

Enjoying your adventures on the goldwing!! Own a honda cb1000r myself but dreaming of a goldwing one day!! Just down the road from vertu grantham also 👍👍

I’m only sorry I didn’t buy one earlier

You should have parked in the bulls head pub at castleton they've a huge car park round the back and do decent food too. Weve been on our bikes there.