My thoughts and review and on my 1996 Honda Goldwing GL1500 SE
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ย. 2024
- Just giving on my thoughts and reviews on my Goldwing. I'm little new at doing videos so bare with me. Here soon i should be upgrading to a better camera than using my cell phone. If you have a question of something thats was or wasn't covered in the video please feel free to ask.
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I am Japanese. I live in Japan. Your GL 1500 is very good. My GL1500 is in 1998.
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With the Goldwing Honda invented the permanent motorcycle. You can find a lot of them unused because the owners aged out and stopped riding. Often with high mileage. These bikes don't fail. There's a Gentleman on TH-cam in his early 80s who has almost 800,000 miles on his Goldwing. He can't wipe the smile off his face!
The Cadillac of motorcycles. My dad used to have a 92 in the same teal color as this one. For anyone wondering what the ride quality is like. My dad used to ride his down to Daytona from Detroit every year for Bike Week. And did so for about 25 years mainly as an excuse to go on a 2000 mile bike ride. To put that in context if you left home at about 6:00AM you'd be lucky to get there around midnight. Literally, an entire day spent riding. And in terms of reliability, I don't remember my dad ever having to repair or replace anything on the bike in the almost 30 years he owned it.
no repairs over a long timespan is what i keep hearing. lots of trouble free miles. do you remember total miles he got out of the bike?
@@billydarley6925 No not off hand but it was at least somewhere in the 50k range. I'll ask him if I remember the next time I talk to him.
I have recently purchased a 91 SE 1500 and it needed a few things done to it. Thanks Clifford for your videos I have been able to do the things that needed done by watching them.
this past summer I rode with a cousin of mine to one of his friends home that he rides with. The man has a 1993 Gold Wing with 377,000 miles on it. I seen the bike and the odometer and although it has some scuff marks on it the thing still looks and runs like new.
I have an 88 and its going on a 5000 mile ride at the end of the month. The Gold Wing is the only item I ever desired to get that once I attained it it exceeded any expectations I ever dreamed of. I am disabled and the wing is the only mode of transportation smooth enough for my destroyed spine to handle for any distance at all. The best cars or trucks can only get me 100 miles down the road before having trouble. The wing is 500+ on a good day. So smooth and can avoid pot holes. Enjoy!!!!
Thank you for the thumbs up. Well I am back from my trip to the Pacific coast. 4,994 actual miles in 14 days. The Blue Moose turned 104,000 when I pulled back into my driveway. I have a horrible spine. Legitimately 100% disabled and terminal. It was the best 14 consecutive days I've lived in the past eight years. I compare it to sitting in my leather recliner with a much better view than a TV.
I hit all the National Parks. Spent time enjoying the highest elevation roads in the country. No problem. All the power I could ever need plus! Got caught in an ice storm in the Big Horn Mountains. I had to travel 1.5 miles uphill to a turn out to avoid being road kill. The bike never spun. Never slipped or slides. Granted I have 400k motorcycle experience but that totally shocked ME.
I would leave tomorrow to do it all over again but I seriously injured my back in two episodes of simply operating an automobile in three days of getting home. Im hurting something terrible.
I account for this because the bike can be so fined tuned for suspension it was like a majic carpet ride! I made a point of counting the number of ouch that hurts bumps on this trip and the number was 12 times in 5000 miles! Upon my arrival home the next day I drove our explorer four miles to see to see my mother and counted 22 ouch bumps in the road.
I believe it is the finest vehicle ever produced and there is much evidence as to why disabled plates are available! !!!
I drove the 2018 model in Cody Wyoming and did not like it nearly as much as this first generation. Great bike and all but not nearly the elements protection ofb the first generation.
The absolute best bike. Made this old man VERY HAPPY
Safe riding and God Bless
I did upgrade the headlights to 3x brighter and whiter than stock. Blowtorch lighting. I also upgraded all reflectors and marker lights to the brightest available making "I didn't see you" a tough sell. I also put on an OEM new backrest. Thats it. Tires had 8k on them.
To sum it all up. If you are on the fence or concerned about buying a 25 year old piece of equipment. Dont be. Jump off the fence and go for it!!! You owe it to yourself to experience this luxury and performance at a reasonable price point. You dont have to spend $30,000 to get reliability. I paid $2,400 for mine. If I were to get a "new one" it would be a 97-2000 model. (Under $5,000)
Each generation has gotten physically a little smaller. The 18 is alot smaller with a bigger power plant but virtually the same with the exception of the DCT model which is a seven speed "automatic"
I ran through the scales in Montana for grins and giggles. 1503#.
@@JohnMartin-dn9ez exactly what I'm doing
We started a drinking game, every time cliff says ( and everything) take a shot... lol love ya cliff 😷
Instablaster...
I just got me a new to me 1993 GL1500 SE Goldwing Trike and it rides like a dream.
I've had for gold wings and I've had for Hurley's the difference is I ride my gold wings more often because you don't have to work on every time you take him out.
now you have more time to work on your grammar and spelling!
Honda = Harley Owner Needs Dependable Alternative
use to have an 1100 Goldwing then a 1500 wing and now im on my 2nd 1800 wing, I love these bikes, best bike ever for long distance riding
very nice bike, My 89 gold wing has 111801mi on it and she runs smooth down the road. This bike is fully loaded and I love it. I'm 38 and I went from a sportbike to this, I might never ride a sportbike again! The only problem is this bike feels like a big sportbike very easy to ride and fast. I always rub the foot pegs because these bikes hug the corners great. Almost to much fun. Great video man thanks!
Jay Allen thank you
I'm 20 yrs old and think Goldwings are cool AF!
Gold wing is the best overall riding bike hands down
One that amazingly good like this is a Piaggio MP3. I own both.
The stereo place that will fix and adapt the stereos is called sierra electronics in Ohio. I have a 91 1500, and just had mine done...got it back today..Fast service, and they did a GREAT JOB!!!!.. P.S. Like your videos Cliff..Keep up the good work...
Hello mate, I'm sitting here watching videos like your and living vicariously as I have broken my ankle on a bush ride.
Getting side tracked
You have done an awesome job
Safe riding
Thank you for your video and your generosity of willing to share your knowledge. I just bought a 1993 GL1500 in red, she got 135k miles but the engine is the smoothest of any bike I have ever owned, and I had and have many - gl1000, GL1100 and used to have a 2019 GL1800, K1600GTL, etc. I like the GL1500 the most, not to mention how cheap you can get into a good clean one.
I can definitely identify with you about being able to budget for an 1800 wing . The 1500s are much more affordable and just as reliable . my 1st wing was a 1999 GL1500 SE i gave just over 10 k for it 11 years ago . i just recently bought another GL1500 via craigslist its a 1990 with 32000 on it . i payed 3 k for and it runs drives & looks fine .ill fix it up some ,ride it for a few years then sell it then i think ill just keep this trend going . id say every few years find a slightly newer one as the prices drop on them just jump on & ride it for a while .
"and everything" XD
and all that... 😉
That's a beautiful color on yours, mine is an '89 1500, Burgundy, these are powerful and reliable bikes, given even the slightest care they will not fail you.
With full gear, myself, full tank, and my wife we are around 1360 pounds on our 1500. Still rides nice. I would suggest shutting the engine down with the key and not the emergency kill switch. Its for emergencies and not every day use. I had to replace mine once and that was the advice I got.
Grt just purchased a 95 in the teal colour 60 k km no issues looking forward to highways again been riding sport bikes too long grt video n I’ll be watching more thanks 🍺🇨🇦
My 1996..... Best Bike I ever owned.
I have a 1998 gold wing ,45 thousand miles still looks good and runs great.
If your cruise light turns on but will not engage push both the brake and clutch levers forward. Sometimes its only a millimeter but that is enough to make it work. The sensors are extremely sensitive.
Or replace the sensors. They're inexpensive.
I just traded a 14ft Jetboat for a 1997 GL1500. It sat for about 2 years. Currently breathing life back into it. Love the sound of my Wing. Sorta like a heavy duty truck sound. The choke is sticky so I had to disconnect the choke cable. Fine for now here in Florida but may need fixed come winter time. New brake pads front and back arriving today. i can't get any of the audio equipment or air pump to work yet. Hope i can figure those out. The Wing is my 8th bike. It looks Great next to my 1982 CB750 Nighthawk. I also have a 1992 Mercedes Benz SL500 for when the weather (Hurricane Season) is too crappy to ride in. I'm 145lbs and thinking this is going to be quite an adjustment for me at 900lbs. Looking forward to the challenge.
Loved my 1500. Was sad the day I sold it. Like riding butter
I bought a '96 Wing...Loved it, but because of my height, it was a bit of a handful in stop start traffic or in town....I ended up selling it and bought a Kawasaki VN900 classic....I love riding the 900, but I sure do miss that silky smooth Goldwing though... they are a great bike. Cheers
You can get a custom seat by Hartco, made to your specific measurements.
824 empty and no rider....shes a heavy beast. I have an 89, but i will say shes light as a feather on the road
True that, she is heavy, but she cruise down the road so smooth.
This was a nice video. My wife and I looked at at one the same color as yours. Pick ours up Monday. We went 98 1500. I do want a lot of chrome and lights. Continue to post!
try changing the cruise valve element(under the front side cowl) it deteriates and falls to pieces. line could be clogged. Be wary of aftermarket alternators. they tend to fail at about 1k miles, mine did. luckily I had taken the stock with us on vacation. Would have been stranded 900 miles from home. Except for the main headlight, I have switched to LEDs. They draw alot less power. Still running OEM alternator, no issues. AGM battery as well. no more lead/acid im my machine
FUBYOYO, yeah that was the first thing I change, took one off a working parts bike.
I bought 88' GL1500 on great deal, been working on problems from storage, about balanced, I could balance a coin on the motor (on its side), I'm hearing you" I've learned a lot, I researched Maryland trailer hitch, pretty much bought hitch with bike attached, cool! My windshield had wiper an fine cracks in plastic, so I made bottom template an made a new bottom right above vent! The electronics for helmet is around $53 (same electronics for Yamaha Venture as well. I got a coiled airline from tractor supply! I have Harley to, haha!! I'm trying to fix pitted wheels from being stored next to Puget sound saltwater!
Hi 👋. Thank you for all the videos. I bought a 2001 100.000 miles right now. My second 1500 Golf Wing. Very interesting follow your videos. Best regards from Switzerland 🇨🇭 🖐😀
Just want to say thanks cliff, your videos on the 1500 goldwing are very helpful I really appreciate the way you explain everything.
I love your review. Perfect buddy. Only problem is that you suggest removing Lynyrd Skynyrd from the cassette player; Don't! Thanks from Australia man. Ride safe.
Harley riders are afraid of the horse power of the wing. Something they don’t have, lol. Great video.
I thought about adding an Aux port on my radio too, but I just bought a good FM transmitter and it works great! A lot easier than pulling the radio and adding the jack!
I can use my phone as an MP3 player or use it online to access Sirius XM or Spotify with no issues!
I use a MP3 player with a cassette adaptor. 32 gb of music. Works great.
I bought a 1500 GL last year .. I have been a die hard Harley man but dude when I twisted the throttle on that wing I was pleasantly surprised..
Thanks so much man considering buying one. You were very kind and helpful.
I would get rid of those super fog lights, nice bike, I ride with a gold wing guy every week, no issues. The ride is more important than the ride your on.
spray the cruise control buttons with lots electrical contact cleaner...it works wonders!
But do NOT use WD40 to lube. It attracts dirt and just makes matters worse.
And make sure the contact cleaner is safe for use with plastic.
HONDA = Harley Owners Needs Dependable Alternatives.
They don't like Goldwing riders because it gets the girls. Honda put out a service bulletin about the Goldwing and it's rider capacity limiting it to 4 riders. Harley guys can't keep up with that. LED's are the way to go. They use less amps, and run longer.
Love the bike! I have a Kawasaki Royal Star tour deluxe. I'd like to have a Goldwing from that era as well. I'd lose those big goofy-looking add-on driving lights for some sleek LED driving lights. Plus side, the LEDs are much easier a load on the alternator and just as bright.
Really enjoyed your video. Beautiful Wing.
if you want to put all kind of lights go with the compu fire alternator is expensive but it charges 3 times more stronger than the stock one, i have a 1988 1500 with 13,000 miles 😃, you can buy a cassette adapter at walmart for 15 dollars and plug in your phone or ipod to listen all your songs .
Yeah i plan to upgraded when i get a chance. Already got the cassette adapter, and it works great.
I bought the cassette adaptor but could not get it to work right on my 1500.
I thought my cruise didn't work but it does, just takes a few seconds to respond. Also they make a cassette converter for your phone or ipod.
I had the same bike. Traded it for my '02 Wing
Love the colour of your gl1500. In my opinion the 1500 was the optimum goldwing - every since has gotten too big. Your bike has cool factor in spades, believe me. Harley fraternity don't like because it cocks it leg on their bikes, next level.
bikes never die
mikkei yes
I like Gold Wing all the time.
Fog lights are fuggly, it would look nice with smaller LED's and they may be brighter too. This is a nice looking bike...
Realy beautiful bike (except the extra frontlights)... Lots of fun and save miles!
gl1800
Thanks
Those flood lights might mite be the reason they quit riding it. when you go LED please do a video on what bulbs to use and where. I own a 1998 and just love it, had 12,000 when I got it now 19 in 4 months! Keep up the good videos!
It’s got plenty of cool brother....she looks nice & rides like a champ!
Hey Cliff, do you happen to know where the in board compressor is located? recently I got a 1994 1500I GL, the interstate model does not come with air suspencion, but some how my bike has this air house on my right bag. Thanks
If you do a lot of add ons with lights and electronics you will probably want to upgrade to the 90 amp alternator. They were the weak point on the 1500. Very nice bike. I enjoy mine. Safe riding.
oh yeah that's the plan to go to a 90 amp alternator, regardless if i wasn't going to do anything. I feel the stock 40 amp just doesn't cut it half the time. I don't plan to do much, some led, air horn, and change those add-on lights on the front.
Great bike. I got a 1989 1500. Try some Low power LED foglights, and a Pathfinder LED headlight.
Also the lack of a relay in the supply wire to the lights can be the problem?
Great video thanks Clifford Rice.
I always enjoy your bike videos, I’m revisiting some I’ve already seen, would like to see some videos on the trips y’all take on it ..
She is still beautiful ❤
Good honest review, keep up the good work 👍😁
Now you have both my dream motorcycle and car in video!! Beautiful looking beetle and great looking Wing. Not looking to get rid of the beetle are you? Peace out and ride on.
Ain't nothing better that lynard skin 😮
Beautiful bike. I hope to be riding a 91 1500 soon.
nice bike Clifford the 1500 is a great bike
Fantastic vid Clif 🙏🤠🇬🇧
Awesome bike “ get a tape deck converter”
Clifford, I have had a Goldwing 1200 and now own both a 1500 and a 1800. I must tell you that the 1500 is the most comfortable for long distance cruising. I put Cobra Pipes on my 1500, sounds like a angry Porche. That company that does the radio upgrade is Sierra Electronics.
Damn thing is beautiful, can't wait to learn how ride all over on something like this
Nate Silva You will NEVER regret that decision! Safe travels!
Sweet Beetle in the background. Hope she runs
My 1990 Honda goldwing gl1500se stalls when I put it in gear. I have not ridden it in many months and just got it running again
NICE BIKE MY FRIEND. I RIDE A HONDA CB 1100. GREETINS FROM GREECE.
Cool factor is all a state of mind
What do you think about the back rest do you like it or not hard to get on and off the bike with it? Thank you
That's a nice Bike !! ................................and everything . :)
I'm not sure if you are still looking for a pull behind trailer but, I have one that matches your bike. I live in the city and don't have enough room to keep it.
How can i get a striped screw out, my clutch lever oil lid. I striped the little screw. Help.....
Nice wing. Yorktown is in my backyard I'm from Victoria TX and own a 2005 Wing
cool, My wife is from Yorktown so we go down there a lot.
I've got a 1994 honda wing about 64, 000 miles runs great but I've got a low beam lights that are out one fog lamp is out and horn no longer works. Don't know where to get parts for this thing at. Honda will not touch it. Its to old honda says. Don't really know where to turn on getting this thing fixed. Hate to get rid of it. Can someone give me some advise. Fuses are good headlight bulbs are good just don't work on low beams. High beams yes.
I have a 1999 goldwing I keep losing my back brakes what can I do fix them
I have never tried it but I wonder if the compressor hose is long enough to air up the front shocks ?? anybody know ??
"OH" YEAH YOU GOT THAT RIGHT, MY 1978 GAS GAS ON MY 1978 GL1000 WAS A BEAR TO TAKE OUT-AND THE BOOK DESNOT TELL YOU THE EASY WAY
lynyrd skynyrd respect bro
great bike and great texas accent.
I love it
I have an 1989, the Harley guy at work, calls mine a School Bus... ;)
Nice
Too funny I have an 89 also, they call mine the couch. But the Harley's just can't keep up just going down the road. For a stock bike with 111801mi on it these bikes are badass. And my old ass Honda was made in the USA and it's stamped all over it. This bike is more American than the new Harley's.
Nice lol.
Well mr rice,,I watched dozens of videos on the wing many of them were from your channel,, I’ve subscribed to your channel and this summer 7/21/20 I bought a one owner 1989 Goldwing GL1500 and I sold a sport bike to get it, just turned 55yrs old and don’t need to go 165mph anymore on that thing, I absolutely love this bike I bought and there’s a vid of it on my channel,,,, Joey V titled MY OLD NEW GOLDWING,, I’m in rochester NY and want to thank you for your help and educational videos and check out my bike man,, take care in Texas and stay safe my friend!!!
Hey cliff do u have a video on replacement of the rear master cylinder? I learn all about my bike from you I appreciate your videos. Let me know I couldnt find it on your channel or point me in the direction of someone that has a video like it? 93 GL1500 I own
So this is the old man's bike but a Harley isn't?
Great video,
I own 1992, 1500. 96000 on the clock .
My question is , ?? Do the front forks bounce . Im getting an extensive fork drop. Up and down .its a very smooth ride , but sometimes to smooth. Is there an adjustment. Or will i need to rebuild front forks.
I have same bike in a trike how to I add air to system through that hose
Since you've had the bike apart, you're the man to ask. I'm thinking of picking one up as a second bike. i have a little 900 kaw. Is there anyway to get the handlebars back for the short armed guy?
No one has replied. Sorry about that I would recommend Bar Risers. They fit between the bars and Bar Clamps and raise... OR tilt back your bars. They are great, just check the length of your cables before you buy. Jim Outback Australia.
Did you trim back the seat cover ?
Hey Cliff, I have a 99 Goldwing I just bought and the radio will come on but the volume is very low and can’t get it any louder. It’s so low that when I start the bike you can’t hear the radio at all. Do you have any suggestions as what I can do to fix it. Thanks and I enjoy your videos
Might try hooking new speakers to it and seeing what that does.
Good job !!
Very nice
Clifford... My 96 has no nutral light..but when key first turns on the R lights up 3/ sec..goes off ..bike thinks it in reverse even tho it mechanical in nutral .. help ..
make sure reverse handle is correct position. Must be fully seated.
Hi Cliff. I have a 95 and have engine problems . My Honda dealer said that I have a bad cylinder. Thing is. They nolonger work on my models. So I need to find a mechanic. I live in Conway SC. There's no mechanic that I can find to work on my bike. Do you know anyone or a Honda dealer that would fix my bike ? Thanks
Nice bike, but lose the extra fog lamps. trying to decide if I want that Gen or the next one 02 and up.
How to change front fork oil? Like your videos!
You have to be careful if you didn't upgrade the alternator. I think they are only about 30 amps. There is a 90 amp one you can put on if you wish to have a bunch of extra lights.
Joseph Howard stock alternator is 40 amp.
They were one of the weak points on the 1500. Mine got a new alternator but it was of the original amperage. I had to replace a battery. I dont have problems with it because I dont put extra aftermarket lights and all the extra electronics that will draw more amps.
massive! but yes, cloud 9!!!