Anyone can take something apart. It takes a special type of person that can methodologically put things back together in sequence properly. From one shade tree mechanic to another. Congrats on your Goldwing and its resurrection.
I had a 1984 Goldwing. I bought it in 1990 withabout 50,000 km on it. In 2014, I wanted a new bike, so I sold it for $500, with a dead stator. I rolled that odometer over twice... 270,000 kilometers and the bike looked almost new. Finish cleaning up that bike and it'll be something you'll be proud to ride for another twenty years.
I'm a kid of the mid 70's with big brothers a different decade older , I remember their motorcycles magazines with this Goldwing featured in the 80's (they were kawa GPZ,GPX, era) but this is an iconic Goldwing in those colours that remind me of my childhood in the 80's, good work fella, i hope as a project the tinkering continues and that big gurl takes you on many safe adventures or you move it on for a pocket of profit for your labours. This is proper You Tube where a random click leaves me delighted to have dropped in on your project.
I've owned several of these amazing machines and they are a pain to work on. I'm thoroughly impressed with your abilities and videos. I hope you can find a Dr as capable as yourself. It's also very nice to see a younger person making such well edited videos without using a single swear word. Massive kudos to you!
Mate no one can question all the hard work and head scratching you put in getting this crate back together and running but given that amount of work, I’m mystified why you’d put it back together leaving all that rust everywhere? I get that you never intended to put it back to show room condition but the thing looks like a real heap and really doesn’t do all your hard work any justice. Kudos for the rebuild, not an easy project.
I don’t think I’ve heard of any bike before that cranks over at the speed this beast does, sounds like you have the starter hooked up to the mains electricity.
With all the BS in social networks, it's inspiring and existing to see a young man who isn't afraid to dive into such a complex machine and make this older than him two wheeled car running again. Enjoy the ride man, you earned it!
My dad had one of the 1500's and it was smooth running and riding as a Cadillac. I have an 2010 GL1800 now with a little over 10k on it and it is still practically brand new. You can't beat Goldwings. Great job bring yours back to life. Enjoy those rides on it.
As a former tech analyst for Honda America Powersports, I'm definitely impressed...none of us ever wanted to take the service calls from dealers on these! Rad work, love it
Amazing Video! Many years ago, when I worked as a carpenter's mate in Crete, my boss used to pick me up in the morning for work on one of these to take me up to the mountains for (when I think of it now very dangerous) work. Flying along on what was essentially a very comfortable, very fast armchair on two wheels, on circuitous mountain roads, with Queen blaring out of the stereo is a great memory.
You must have the patience of a saint taking that apart and putting it back together! It must be the most overly complicated bike there is. I am mighty impressed 👏🏻
What a wonderful bike it is. I knew a man who circumnavigated Australia on that model that year and that colour with a trailer behind him and his wife. Incredible vehicle. New chair on the machine fitted.
As the owner of a 94 Goldwing GL1500SE I can appreciate this video probably more than most. I almost cried when you put that ratty seat back on It. Your shocks definitely need work. But I am impressed with what you've been able to accomplish. I still own my bike and it's been sitting in my garage now for 3 years (It's in a lot better shape than yours when you started on that project :) ) sadly my riding days are behind me and I cannot afford to convert it to a trike but my wife and I enjoyed many years and many miles on it. Goldwing owners are a special breed of people I think. Welcome to the club
@@silverback8183 It's sitting but definitely not rotting 😉she's out of the elements and dry and I do start it and circulate the fluids. Somewhere in the back of your mind you always think maybe I'll ride it again that's why you don't sell them. And to be honest it's like getting rid of a family member not so easy to do
As someone who took apart his first bike in the backyard I am so impressed with your skills. Its a legendary machine, complicated and intimidating to most. No manual in sight yet you bravely took it down, repair it and figured how to get it back together. Yes you and your wife should enjoy time together on it while the weather is good. Maybe show it to the previous owner and hear what they did on it and make your own memories together. Look out for a trailer, I bet you could update it to use for local errands or taking the dogs with you on trips !
Made me smile as where I worked in the early 80s in the UK, there was a man with a stripped down style Goldwing. Who was so short that he had to find a wall to lean against when he arrived at work, before the whole lot fell over when he stopped.
Goldwings are made to ride! You may have an older goldwing but they don’t die . I have owned 5 goldwings and they are the most solid built motorbike ever built - I had them going back to a 1200 . On your wing , adjust the suspension to your height and you will find balancing easier . You are going to have a lot of fun rockin out to thin thinlizxy , led zep , Judi’s and others on your play list - get a ram mount and get a drink holder . Classic ride guy !
It's a tribute to Honda that after 21 years exposed to the elements that it could with 'relative' ease be brought back to life ! Great work on getting it back on the road !
Ditto on pain to work on. I have a 93SE and have fixed most everything on it. Takes at least an hour to get at what needs fixing and then there's no room to do it.
lol it sometimes gets complicated if I work on somthing then stop and come back months later it can get hard to remember but I just try and use common sense and think were it all went lol idk it’s hard to explain lol
Brilliant! Put a huge smile on my face when I heard it crank over! I noticed and was amazed at how gentle you were with the Wing as you worked on her and brought her back to life! One of the best videos I’ve ever seen on TH-cam! Ride safe…
Awesome job bringing this Goldwing back to life! One word of advice, if this has been outside for 21 years in the sun/weather, get yourself a new set of tires before doing any real long rides especially at higher speeds. A sudden flat/blowout at speed on a bike is no fun at all....
Hearing that engine turn-over and then purr like a kitten is incredible. Honda quality is just amazing. Thank you for posting such great videos! (and get a new seat)
This is one heck of a video. Floods me with memories, riding with my pops in the early 80's when he was still alive, on the back of his '81 Gold Wing. His motorcycle is what started my absolute love for them. Thanks so much for this man. You've truly made my day.
1980 GL1100 was the first bike I ever worked on. My stepdad picked it up for pennies and we went through the whole bike with a fine toothed comb. I learned how engines worked, hands on with that 1980 gold wing. Great job bud. Can't wait for the next one you restore.
You, sir, are a mechanical genius! The only maintenance I've been able to do on my GL1500 is to change the oil and filter and keep air in the tires. My mechanic kept my bike in his garage this winter for three months because he was so backed up fixing other bikes. After putting a rotor on my rear tire he told me he will never attempt anything that difficult again. BTW when you get to the twisties you will discover that GL1500's love it at 4000 rpm. Again, great video.
I have a GL1800, and it was amazing to see your 1500 torn apart and put back together. Also neat to see how the different generations retain the lineage. Hope you get lots of miles and smiles with your bike.
This is why I Love my 83 GL standard, nothing on it. Easy to work on. No radio, intercom, tape tape player, is cruise control, and omg the lights. Dry weight 584. The 1500, 1800 series Road sofa, too Complicated. I'm pretty sure that pre ferry and luggage way almost as much as my whole bike. Riding Goldwings since 88. Although I owned a 93 1500.
I'm impressed young man. Your comments while going through the rebuilding process were excellent to show this 78 year old guy what you were doing. Your using civil language speaks well for you. Great job!
I'm 62 nowe and thanks to your and other channels I've gone nuts and want to buy a GoldWing.. I don't have the money nor did I drive a motorycle in over fourty years but nothing's gonna stop me. Cheers fella, warm greetings from Belgium.
They are very heavy and require friction zone ( throttle, clutch, and back brake simultaneously) skills to slow maneuver and turn them. I suggest a lot of lot practicing maneuvering through cone patterns.
I bought mine in July 1994 brand new. Two tone candy red, Special edition. I still have it and ride it in the summer. It's still in immaculate pristine condition and garaged for 30 years I've never had any problems or mechanical issues. I can ride it coast to coast like it's brand new with the utmost comfort. I'm never selling my 94 wing.
Excellent video. I really enjoyed watching. I have to say, it takes a brave man to spin up an engine that's been sitting for 21 years without changing the timing belt. I had one snap on me decades ago and I've been paranoid about them ever since. Beautiful wee dog. Looks like a proper little sweetheart.
What a project you just finished ! With that many electronics on it you should test it for any electrical leakage ! I want to see it one day fully restored and the electrical parts like radio etc ! Great work !
I am absolutely amazed at your ability to take that all apart, and get it back together, and working at that. I don't think I would even attempt it. A new seat and a few parts and that thing will go a few hundred thousand miles. I agree they are big heavy bikes, and they do take a lot to get used to when you first start riding them. I went from a 1500cc cruiser to a GL1800 and it was still quite a change
I had no idea how complicated these Gold Wings are. I had the opportunity to ride one years ago, it’s impressive how comfortable and loaded they are. Great job, keep ‘em coming!
My uncle had the GL1800 and he loved it,he would even ride it in the winter bc it had a electric heater on it. Eventually he turned it into a trike. He took it from riner V8 to San Francisco California and back. He passed away and now his son has it sitting in his garage for the last 11 years still in great condition.
Those GL1500s are very capable bikes. I'm glad you and that bike found each other, I can tell it's in good hands! Can't wait to see it when you're done. New subscriber here
Greetings,I must tell you how much I've enjoyed watching your films restoring your wing, you even made the boring bits interesting 😂. I'm a 68 year old motorcyclist from the English midlands who remembers the original GL1000 Goldwing being launched in London on the same day Suzuki launched their RE5 rotary. Sadly I never got to own a Wing but have owned many Hondas and appreciate their excellent build quality. Im still riding and have 4 bikes in my garage to play with.
1 year later. I am about to enter into your world. I have an '86 to be delivered next week. Not quite as neglected as yours, but will take a prayer and some luck. Your video is going to be heaven sent. I have restored an ' 86 Virago, so we will see. If my Goldwing is saveable, I will buy you a beer my friend. Thankyou. DG from Canada eh?
i love love seeing things saved instead of being wasted , can't beat a Goldwing , not knocking any work you have done but am curious why you didn't wash and polish the parts before putting back together
Wow, you have both skills and patience to treat an old lady like Gl1500, this was a joy to watch! I own '89 GL1500 and it had many similar problems and then some, fuel petcock valve, accelerator pump, shoddy wiring just like yours, non working air horn using garden hoses etc. I removed and restored everything. I should have made a video of it all! It is still far from perfect but the ride quality is such that I happily work with this bike. I'd like to remind you some of the important safety issues: Brakes: Foot brake is split between rear and front rotors and right hand brake works only with the right side front brake. Make sure you have them working and practise hard braking, because GL1500 is heavy and the brakes are nowhere near the performance of modern bikes. Windshield: buy a new one immediately, your current one will blind you when it gets dark, all you see is a white radiant screen of opposite traffic headlights. Cruise control: it is laggy, so it will take couple of seconds to engage. If it does not work check right hand brake wiring first, because that is the one which corrodes worst. On my bike previous owner had it detached and naturally that was the last thing I checked. You can get new LCD screen for $80 or so from ebay, it is worth changing so you will get more information what the bike wants to tell you. 3 ohm speakers are hard to find and 4 ohm work but are quiet, I guess they are easier to find in the USA. Last thing: check that the anti-dive mechanism and fork seals work, since otherwise you will bottom out and that will cause damage or even a loss of control. That's all, I wish you happy journeys with your Gold Wing!
Massive achievement Sir, yes the goldwing was always the 'go to' bike bike back in the day ,,,,,,,,,,this restored spaceship you have is EPIC ! thank you for your time
That bike turned out great! I think '88 was the big year. That thing is loaded. But yeah, timing belt...and I'd toss that glass inline fuel filter too. Those things are notorious for the ends loosening from engine vibration, leaking, and catching fire. Given it's proximity to your pelvis it would be a bad place for a fire to start at 60 mph.
I have two of these bikes they are probably one of the most reliable vehicles ever made. You started to check the timing belts but I never saw you actually check them. As you said these are interference engines if one of those belts break you will have major engine damage. I have replaced these belts and they are not hard to do. My bike started running hot when going up grades, sure enough the left side belt was loose when I got into it. Changed the belts no more running hot. These bikes are bulletproof, run smooth as glass, you can run them 85mph all day down the interstate, the farther and faster you ride them the farther and faster they want to go. If I could only keep one bike out of all the ones I have it would be the wing. It does it all.
The old lady waited a long time to meet you sir. Really great job getting to spread her wings again. I always admired these big machines when i was little and ridding sport bikes and only had the chance to ride one one time .. your have an amazing talent, and them lights on the wheels are dope. Just out new speakers and youre set.
That was satisfying to see, the gold wing is back on track again, plus the cozy scenery around and the faithful companions. Greetings from Brazil, friend.
Great job - ya’ll got skills. Just gave up my 1982 GL1100 Aspencade after 17 years and 80,000 - lots of service myself, but needed dealer service now and then and for tires. Loved it - I’m riding a Roadking, but there’s lots I miss about that old Wing.
I've been waiting for this update on the mighty Goldwing. Great job sir. Can't believe how far you've come. Wouldn't surprise me to see you with some sort of airplane to restore next time. Boats, equipment of all types and motorcycles, trucks, automobiles...what I'm am missing? Oh, jet skis....anything else? Keep up the great work. Appreciate all you do.
Great video Darrell. As usual. I'm not sure but, I think when you tried to pull out for the first ride, the reason it didn't go is because the kickstand was down. I know there are some bikes that are set up that way as a safety precaution. Just be careful out on the road. Keep an eye behind you when approaching a stop sign or traffic signal in case someone behind you is reading or sending a text. They might not see that you are stopped. It happened to me. I always make sure to point my bike to the right of a vehicle stopped in front of me so that if that happens and someone hits me in the rear, it will shoot me beside that vehicle instead of crushing me between the two vehicles. I might still get hurt, but at least I won't be taken away in a shoe box. LOL. Good luck and enjoy the open road. It can be a ton of fun. I hope you take some videos of your adventures and share them with us. Be safe. Looking forward to your next video. Thanks for sharing.
kudos to you young man.i know how much time and effort that was to bring that bike back from the grave. i recently restored my 84 goldwing after sitting for years with a bad stator. when these complicated bikes sit for years all sorts of problems develope. if you take them to a shop they are not worth the money as you can buy a running goldwing for less. the pride is in getting them back running. Good job !!
Taking on a decent old Goldwing is one thing. Taking on a basket case is quite another. Kudos young man. From one generation to another, your reward will be…..forever.
That's a *lot* of plastics to be fitted... Great work to get that old tourer back on the road, fun to watch, nice not having to do that work myself. :)
Beautiful job, I have always loved those bikes and you did a great job bringing it back to life. Thank you for sharing I know it was a lot of work filming and then editing the footage for us:) Great Job!
First I hope everything is going well with your health. Regarding the video it is incredible how good you are putting things together, this project was a real puzzle. That bike sounds like a rocket 🚀, I hope to see you cruising around soon. Don't forget to keeping us enjoying those videos/projects to come but health first ok? Best wishes!!!
I always appreciate your comments!! I’m still doing about the same😔 it’s really frustrating but I do the best I can, hopefully doctors can help me one day. Thank you so much for your kind words🙂🙂
Amazing the way you tore it down fixed everything and were able to put it back like it was a piece of cake. Enjoyed watching the transformation. Great work and fantastic patience 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. I own a Honda 2003 VTX 1800R bought it brand new and there is nothing like a Honda. No desire to own a Harley
Excellent job young man! I don't think I could ever have the patience to take on such a task. I even bought a Guzzi for the ease of maintenance and accessibility of the engine. I'd still like a Gold Wing someday though.
Very nicely done - I reconditioned an 1100 Goldwing a few years ago - and drove it 12,000 miles before passing it on. That bike will take you anywhere in the country on any road you choose - - take a trip this summer.
Dang Darrell I didn't expect it to come out that nice, but for 200 bucks and some elbow grease you just got your self tons of future enjoyment on the open road. I've had a Honda CBR 1000, it was fast but not nearly as smooth as I would imagine that being. I hope to get a ride on it soon or drive it ;) ....anyway good job brother....great build.
I am most impressed! Great work! A little surprised that you did not replace or recover that funky seat but I guess you will eventually. Thanks for the video.
To have the patience and confidence you have shown in order to resurrect this 2 wheeled behemoth in all it's glory is nothing short of brilliant. If a lot more young guys took the time and effort to understand what restoring a cult classic takes, then they could invest in many years of safe, comfortable and pleasurable riding whilst keeping the ' wing' legend ever growing. Massive respect to you fella and keep up the mile munching . 🏍🏍
Fico admirado pela engenharia na construção dessa bela maquina dos anos 80 , e mais por voltar a vida depois de muito tempo parada. Parabéns pela dedicação ao trabalho. Saudações do Brasil.
From Google Translate: "I'm amazed at the engineering that went into building this beautiful machine from the 80s, and even more so because it's coming back to life after being idle for a long time. Congratulations on your dedication to your work. Greetings from Brazil."
I bought a $200 1986 Goldwing but mine came with zero plastics. Totally bare bike. Not sure what I'm going to do with it but I might trike it. You are an inspiration, good job.
What a great result! A lot of work in that, would have frightened me 😅. Glad to hear you're going to do the timing belt, it must be pretty rough after all years. What are the tyres like? Hope they're not gone hard with age. Great job Darrell!!
Hey Dave thanks a bunch!! It sure was a challenge!! The tires are from 96’ lol but are in really good shape surprisingly!! They prob should still be changed though, it would suck to have a blow out
@@TheHomePros6221 Yeah mate, I would definitely change those tyres. I'm surprised they don't have flat spots after sitting there for 21 years. Enjoy your riding. That bike won't owe you too much so you can afford to go for a ride. maybe to Sturgis? I went there twice from here in Australia - quite a trip!!
Congratulations on getting that all pieced back together and running. As an older (70) motorcyclist I would offer encouragement to get the tires and brake lines replaced before doing much more riding. If the brake lines fail they could lock up and be unable to allow pressure to release from the calipers, or rupture and cause loss of braking. I just don't trust old tires at all and a failure on those could be very bad news for you, your wife & your bike. What state are you in, just curious, I was hoping to figure it out during the videos on the GoldWing but I didn't.
Thanks for the very enjoyable videos. I'm a long time Goldwing fan, with my first being a 1988 much like this one when I was 22 years old. It was a great feeling seeing this bike come back to life. 👍
WOW I am very impressed with your patience with the machine..I just last weekend bought a 1989 that the previous owner stated it needed a fuel pump and battery..I am terrified to jump on it and getting it back on the road but with your video I'm feeling better about the fix...Thank you for this info 💯
those in-line fuel filters arent that great, have always leaked on me. Thanks so much for sharing! Really enjoyed watching the restoration of a classic.
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Anyone can take something apart. It takes a special type of person that can methodologically put things back together in sequence properly. From one shade tree mechanic to another. Congrats on your Goldwing and its resurrection.
Thank you brother!!🙂
I had a 1984 Goldwing. I bought it in 1990 withabout 50,000 km on it. In 2014, I wanted a new bike, so I sold it for $500, with a dead stator. I rolled that odometer over twice... 270,000 kilometers and the bike looked almost new. Finish cleaning up that bike and it'll be something you'll be proud to ride for another twenty years.
I'm a kid of the mid 70's with big brothers a different decade older , I remember their motorcycles magazines with this Goldwing featured in the 80's (they were kawa GPZ,GPX, era) but this is an iconic Goldwing in those colours that remind me of my childhood in the 80's, good work fella, i hope as a project the tinkering continues and that big gurl takes you on many safe adventures or you move it on for a pocket of profit for your labours. This is proper You Tube where a random click leaves me delighted to have dropped in on your project.
I've owned several of these amazing machines and they are a pain to work on. I'm thoroughly impressed with your abilities and videos. I hope you can find a Dr as capable as yourself. It's also very nice to see a younger person making such well edited videos without using a single swear word. Massive kudos to you!
Exactly I can't stand a video that all you hear is filth coming out of their mouth, seems like a fine young man!!!
Mate no one can question all the hard work and head scratching you put in getting this crate back together and running but given that amount of work, I’m mystified why you’d put it back together leaving all that rust everywhere? I get that you never intended to put it back to show room condition but the thing looks like a real heap and really doesn’t do all your hard work any justice. Kudos for the rebuild, not an easy project.
I don’t think I’ve heard of any bike before that cranks over at the speed this beast does, sounds like you have the starter hooked up to the mains electricity.
@@redreeler4905 Yeah, but that dang rock n roll has to go! These kids with their loud music.....tsk tsk.
@@multibusawhy leave your comment in someone else’s thread & not in the main thread… He won’t see it in here.
I'm not a motorbike person, but that restoration or refurbishment - whichever is appropriate - was absolutely enthralling. Well done, sir.
Thank you Robbie🙂🙂
Greetings from Australia. I agree. Well done mate.......you sure have some great mechanical skills. Your vid was a delight to watch..!
@@TheHomePros6221 I was most impressed with you getting trunk and side box open. Most would wreck it in trying 👍
With all the BS in social networks, it's inspiring and existing to see a young man who isn't afraid to dive into such a complex machine and make this older than him two wheeled car running again.
Enjoy the ride man, you earned it!
thank u so much!!
My dad had one of the 1500's and it was smooth running and riding as a Cadillac. I have an 2010 GL1800 now with a little over 10k on it and it is still practically brand new. You can't beat Goldwings. Great job bring yours back to life. Enjoy those rides on it.
Very cool!
I love how you have an outdoor work bench so you can chill, solder, and listen to the birds. makes the rebuild more relaxing!
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@@TheHomePros6221 mosquitos and all
As a former tech analyst for Honda America Powersports, I'm definitely impressed...none of us ever wanted to take the service calls from dealers on these! Rad work, love it
Do they still manufacture those? Or some replacement?
That’s so awesome to hear coming from you Brody!! Thank you!!😊
@@tujuprojects yeah the new goldwings are automatic now.but they’re still being made & sold
@@Recycledhooligan ack, that's interesting.
@@tujuprojects They come with 1800 cc now, and are heavier.
Amazing Video! Many years ago, when I worked as a carpenter's mate in Crete, my boss used to pick me up in the morning for work on one of these to take me up to the mountains for (when I think of it now very dangerous) work. Flying along on what was essentially a very comfortable, very fast armchair on two wheels, on circuitous mountain roads, with Queen blaring out of the stereo is a great memory.
that’s awesome!!🙂🙂
You must have the patience of a saint taking that apart and putting it back together! It must be the most overly complicated bike there is. I am mighty impressed 👏🏻
🙂🙂 thank you very much, it’s just a machine no need to stress, right?…..haha
@@TheHomePros6221 yup, it's just nuts and bolts.
What a wonderful bike it is. I knew a man who circumnavigated Australia on that model that year and that colour with a trailer behind him and his wife. Incredible vehicle. New chair on the machine fitted.
@@jackrichards1863 that’s pretty cool
1500 Goldwing isn't that bad try a BMW K1200LT.
As the owner of a 94 Goldwing GL1500SE I can appreciate this video probably more than most. I almost cried when you put that ratty seat back on It. Your shocks definitely need work. But I am impressed with what you've been able to accomplish. I still own my bike and it's been sitting in my garage now for 3 years (It's in a lot better shape than yours when you started on that project :) ) sadly my riding days are behind me and I cannot afford to convert it to a trike but my wife and I enjoyed many years and many miles on it. Goldwing owners are a special breed of people I think. Welcome to the club
That’s awesome and it really surprises me how some old guys can still drive these! They are heavy
Then sell it rather than letting waste away. I don't mean any disrespect but people who let motorcycles just sit and rot just drives me bonkers😂
I'm sure a good home can be found!
@@silverback8183 It's sitting but definitely not rotting 😉she's out of the elements and dry and I do start it and circulate the fluids. Somewhere in the back of your mind you always think maybe I'll ride it again that's why you don't sell them. And to be honest it's like getting rid of a family member not so easy to do
@@JazAero totally agree Sir, enjoy your beautiful goldwing 🙂
As someone who took apart his first bike in the backyard I am so impressed with your skills. Its a legendary machine, complicated and intimidating to most. No manual in sight yet you bravely took it down, repair it and figured how to get it back together. Yes you and your wife should enjoy time together on it while the weather is good. Maybe show it to the previous owner and hear what they did on it and make your own memories together. Look out for a trailer, I bet you could update it to use for local errands or taking the dogs with you on trips !
Thank you very much Alex, what a wonderful comment 🙂
Made me smile as where I worked in the early 80s in the UK, there was a man with a stripped down style Goldwing. Who was so short that he had to find a wall to lean against when he arrived at work, before the whole lot fell over when he stopped.
lol thank you very much my friend. I really appreciate it.
Goldwings are made to ride! You may have an older goldwing but they don’t die . I have owned 5 goldwings and they are the most solid built motorbike ever built - I had them going back to a 1200 . On your wing , adjust the suspension to your height and you will find balancing easier . You are going to have a lot of fun rockin out to thin thinlizxy , led zep , Judi’s and others on your play list - get a ram mount and get a drink holder . Classic ride guy !
You got that right? They sure are made to ride and are very reliable. Thank you so much for your wonderful comment.
@@TheHomePros6221 I saw a great vid on servicing the hydraulic lifters - very easy to do : here’s Philomena : th-cam.com/video/HLwE_Ca5QFM/w-d-xo.html
It's a tribute to Honda that after 21 years exposed to the elements that it could with 'relative' ease be brought back to life ! Great work on getting it back on the road !
thank you very much I really appreciate it
I didn't see one easy part. What video did you watch?
Ditto on pain to work on. I have a 93SE and have fixed most everything on it. Takes at least an hour to get at what needs fixing and then there's no room to do it.
how you remember where everything goes and how it was put back together is just amazing. i forget after like 5 mins haha
lol it sometimes gets complicated if I work on somthing then stop and come back months later it can get hard to remember but I just try and use common sense and think were it all went lol idk it’s hard to explain lol
Brilliant! Put a huge smile on my face when I heard it crank over! I noticed and was amazed at how gentle you were with the Wing as you worked on her and brought her back to life! One of the best videos I’ve ever seen on TH-cam! Ride safe…
Compared to a naked Honda this rebuild is a mammoth task. Absolutely outstanding work and not a workshop guide in sight!
thank you very much!!
I enjoy seeing old machines saved. I commend your patience and work ethic.
Thank you!
Awesome job bringing this Goldwing back to life! One word of advice, if this has been outside for 21 years in the sun/weather, get yourself a new set of tires before doing any real long rides especially at higher speeds. A sudden flat/blowout at speed on a bike is no fun at all....
Thank you!! You got that rite.. it would suck!!
This was the comment i was looking for. I was shocked he didn't change the tires when he had the rear section off the bike.
@@antwonethomas5614 tires are very expensive for this bike I wanted to make sure it ran good before putting a lot of money on a seat and tires
AND do the timing belts!!!!!!!!
I loved the feel and ride of the K177's on my 89 GL1500.
Hearing that engine turn-over and then purr like a kitten is incredible. Honda quality is just amazing. Thank you for posting such great videos! (and get a new seat)
Thank you so much. I truly appreciate your comment. It really means a lot to me. And yes, these Hondas are awesome.
This is one heck of a video. Floods me with memories, riding with my pops in the early 80's when he was still alive, on the back of his '81 Gold Wing. His motorcycle is what started my absolute love for them. Thanks so much for this man. You've truly made my day.
That’s so awesome thank you!!
1980 GL1100 was the first bike I ever worked on. My stepdad picked it up for pennies and we went through the whole bike with a fine toothed comb. I learned how engines worked, hands on with that 1980 gold wing. Great job bud. Can't wait for the next one you restore.
Thanks for sharing!
You, sir, are a mechanical genius! The only maintenance I've been able to do on my GL1500 is to change the oil and filter and keep air in the tires. My mechanic kept my bike in his garage this winter for three months because he was so backed up fixing other bikes. After putting a rotor on my rear tire he told me he will never attempt anything that difficult again. BTW when you get to the twisties you will discover that GL1500's love it at 4000 rpm. Again, great video.
Thank u Dave!!
What an amazing mechanic , fixing up that highly complex bike , brilliant job
thank you so much Johnathan. I really appreciate it.
I have a GL1800, and it was amazing to see your 1500 torn apart and put back together. Also neat to see how the different generations retain the lineage. Hope you get lots of miles and smiles with your bike.
Thank u very much!!
Mi piace di più questa 1500. Scusatemi ma la 1800 (anche se è una buona motocicletta) troppo moderna e non ha l'anima di questa 1500
This is why I Love my 83 GL standard, nothing on it. Easy to work on. No radio, intercom, tape tape player, is cruise control, and omg the lights. Dry weight 584. The 1500, 1800 series Road sofa, too Complicated. I'm pretty sure that pre ferry and luggage way almost as much as my whole bike. Riding Goldwings since 88. Although I owned a 93 1500.
I'm impressed young man. Your comments while going through the rebuilding process were excellent to show this 78 year old guy what you were doing. Your using civil language speaks well for you. Great job!
Epic job. I’m convinced a lot of these Hondas will be alive long after we’re all gone. Good on ya for bringing her back to life 🤙
Thank you so much and you are probably right Hondas last forever especially the ones that were built in the 80s 90s
I'm 62 nowe and thanks to your and other channels I've gone nuts and want to buy a GoldWing.. I don't have the money nor did I drive a motorycle in over fourty years but nothing's gonna stop me. Cheers fella, warm greetings from Belgium.
Hahah be safe my friend🙂
They are very heavy and require friction zone ( throttle, clutch, and back brake simultaneously) skills to slow maneuver and turn them. I suggest a lot of lot practicing maneuvering through cone patterns.
How is your bike Jimmy?
Still futuristic 34 years later, good to see a blast from the past
I know right isn’t it? Awesome. I wish they still made machines like this.
They really look awesome even in compare to new one. I heard new are not even close comfortable to drive as the old 1500.
I bought mine in July 1994 brand new. Two tone candy red, Special edition. I still have it and ride it in the summer. It's still in immaculate pristine condition and garaged for 30 years
I've never had any problems or mechanical issues. I can ride it coast to coast like it's brand new with the utmost comfort. I'm never selling my 94 wing.
that’s so awesome thank you for sharing. I wish mine was that nice.😊
Awesome restoration of an awesome machine.
Many thanks!
They truly are the world's most indestructible motorcycles. They'll go forever and ever and ever and ever and ever so long as you look after them. ❤
yes sir you got that right
of course you look after them nothing would be destructible
Excellent video. I really enjoyed watching. I have to say, it takes a brave man to spin up an engine that's been sitting for 21 years without changing the timing belt. I had one snap on me decades ago and I've been paranoid about them ever since. Beautiful wee dog. Looks like a proper little sweetheart.
Aw thank u very much Gordon!! I plan on doing the belt soon 👍
What a project you just finished ! With that many electronics on it you should test it for any electrical leakage ! I want to see it one day fully restored and the electrical parts like radio etc ! Great work !
I enjoy seeing old machines saved.
thank u I do to 🙂
Absolutely glorious recovery! Great to see that bike back in the road and not in a scrap heap. 🎉
thank you so much Christopher. It really means a lot.
I am absolutely amazed at your ability to take that all apart, and get it back together, and working at that. I don't think I would even attempt it. A new seat and a few parts and that thing will go a few hundred thousand miles. I agree they are big heavy bikes, and they do take a lot to get used to when you first start riding them. I went from a 1500cc cruiser to a GL1800 and it was still quite a change
Thank you so much colin
Methodical, excellent faultfinding and mechanical understanding, great project making the mighty Goldwing take to the road again
Aw thank you very much!
I had no idea how complicated these Gold Wings are. I had the opportunity to ride one years ago, it’s impressive how comfortable and loaded they are. Great job, keep ‘em coming!
Thank you 🙂
Bought it for just $200 and you made it run so well, it is really amazing. It worth every penny you spent rebuilding this bike.
Thank you so much. It was definitely a lot of work but well worth it.
My uncle had the GL1800 and he loved it,he would even ride it in the winter bc it had a electric heater on it. Eventually he turned it into a trike. He took it from riner V8 to San Francisco California and back. He passed away and now his son has it sitting in his garage for the last 11 years still in great condition.
that’s an awesome story. I really appreciate it. I bet he had a lot of fun on that bike.
Classic bike. Thank you for restoring it. And thank you for filming, editing and sharing.
thank u so much mark!!
You are a great mechanic buddy, respect for what you did to get this bike up and running. 👊☘️
Thanks 👍🙂🙂
Those GL1500s are very capable bikes. I'm glad you and that bike found each other, I can tell it's in good hands! Can't wait to see it when you're done. New subscriber here
That’s awesome thank you soo much!!
Greetings,I must tell you how much I've enjoyed watching your films restoring your wing, you even made the boring bits interesting 😂. I'm a 68 year old motorcyclist from the English midlands who remembers the original GL1000 Goldwing being launched in London on the same day Suzuki launched their RE5 rotary. Sadly I never got to own a Wing but have owned many Hondas and appreciate their excellent build quality. Im still riding and have 4 bikes in my garage to play with.
1 year later. I am about to enter into your world. I have an '86 to be delivered next week. Not quite as neglected as yours, but will take a prayer and some luck. Your video is going to be heaven sent. I have restored an ' 86 Virago, so we will see. If my Goldwing is saveable, I will buy you a beer my friend. Thankyou. DG from Canada eh?
That’s awesome my friend lemme know if I can help in anyway
Great restoration. It is beautiful all you need is those few side pieces and a new seat. Enjoy riding her brother.. Again she is beautiful.
Thank you very much Charels. I really appreciate it.
Amazing the difference! Awesome job! It's a shame you had to put that terrible seat back on it
lol i know!!
i love love seeing things saved instead of being wasted , can't beat a Goldwing , not knocking any work you have done but am curious why you didn't wash and polish the parts before putting back together
thank you! i did wash the parts i did not polish them though
Wow, you have both skills and patience to treat an old lady like Gl1500, this was a joy to watch! I own '89 GL1500 and it had many similar problems and then some, fuel petcock valve, accelerator pump, shoddy wiring just like yours, non working air horn using garden hoses etc. I removed and restored everything. I should have made a video of it all! It is still far from perfect but the ride quality is such that I happily work with this bike.
I'd like to remind you some of the important safety issues: Brakes: Foot brake is split between rear and front rotors and right hand brake works only with the right side front brake. Make sure you have them working and practise hard braking, because GL1500 is heavy and the brakes are nowhere near the performance of modern bikes. Windshield: buy a new one immediately, your current one will blind you when it gets dark, all you see is a white radiant screen of opposite traffic headlights. Cruise control: it is laggy, so it will take couple of seconds to engage. If it does not work check right hand brake wiring first, because that is the one which corrodes worst. On my bike previous owner had it detached and naturally that was the last thing I checked. You can get new LCD screen for $80 or so from ebay, it is worth changing so you will get more information what the bike wants to tell you. 3 ohm speakers are hard to find and 4 ohm work but are quiet, I guess they are easier to find in the USA. Last thing: check that the anti-dive mechanism and fork seals work, since otherwise you will bottom out and that will cause damage or even a loss of control. That's all, I wish you happy journeys with your Gold Wing!
One thing: also change your 20+ year old tires, they are too hard and can cause nasty surprise if you need to corner on bad road surface.
what a awesome write up and tips!! thank you!!
Congrats best hillbilly restoration build on TH-cam
lol I take that as a compliment
Massive achievement Sir, yes the goldwing was always the 'go to' bike bike back in the day ,,,,,,,,,,this restored spaceship you have is EPIC ! thank you for your time
Thank you so much Blair!!!
@@TheHomePros6221 welcome Sir
Your video has given me a huge smile. Thankis for saving a great machine from the bone yard. You're gonna have years and miles of fun.
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That bike turned out great! I think '88 was the big year. That thing is loaded. But yeah, timing belt...and I'd toss that glass inline fuel filter too. Those things are notorious for the ends loosening from engine vibration, leaking, and catching fire. Given it's proximity to your pelvis it would be a bad place for a fire to start at 60 mph.
Thank you so much I plan on replacing the timing belt and I have already swapped out the fuel filter
I have two of these bikes they are probably one of the most reliable vehicles ever made. You started to check the timing belts but I never saw you actually check them. As you said these are interference engines if one of those belts break you will have major engine damage. I have replaced these belts and they are not hard to do. My bike started running hot when going up grades, sure enough the left side belt was loose when I got into it. Changed the belts no more running hot. These bikes are bulletproof, run smooth as glass, you can run them 85mph all day down the interstate, the farther and faster you ride them the farther and faster they want to go. If I could only keep one bike out of all the ones I have it would be the wing.
It does it all.
The old lady waited a long time to meet you sir. Really great job getting to spread her wings again. I always admired these big machines when i was little and ridding sport bikes and only had the chance to ride one one time .. your have an amazing talent, and them lights on the wheels are dope. Just out new speakers and youre set.
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That was satisfying to see, the gold wing is back on track again, plus the cozy scenery around and the faithful companions. Greetings from Brazil, friend.
Thank you soo much!! I love my companions
Epic work, it being basically a car on two wheels with all that electronics, much respect for getting it ready for the road again!
Thank you so much Peter🙂🙂
Ggggggggg
Bravo! Fantastic job! What a daunting restoration!
Love seeing these relics placed back in service!
Thank u
Great job - ya’ll got skills. Just gave up my 1982 GL1100 Aspencade after 17 years and 80,000 - lots of service myself, but needed dealer service now and then and for tires. Loved it - I’m riding a Roadking, but there’s lots I miss about that old Wing.
right on thank you so much my friend
watching and learning how to do restorations like this is very therapeutic to me, very satisfying when everything comes together.
Thank u my friend
I've been waiting for this update on the mighty Goldwing. Great job sir. Can't believe how far you've come. Wouldn't surprise me to see you with some sort of airplane to restore next time. Boats, equipment of all types and motorcycles, trucks, automobiles...what I'm am missing? Oh, jet skis....anything else? Keep up the great work. Appreciate all you do.
Hahah if I could only fix myself…still suffering from these stupid heart issues caused by Covid 😔
@@TheHomePros6221 Přeji úplné uzdravení tento rok a krásnou cestu na dovolenou s Hondou a přítelkyní , samozřejmě !
@@danielpospisil1192 thank you😊
@@TheHomePros6221 God bless you.
Awesome engine sound
Great video Darrell. As usual. I'm not sure but, I think when you tried to pull out for the first ride, the reason it didn't go is because the kickstand was down. I know there are some bikes that are set up that way as a safety precaution. Just be careful out on the road. Keep an eye behind you when approaching a stop sign or traffic signal in case someone behind you is reading or sending a text. They might not see that you are stopped. It happened to me. I always make sure to point my bike to the right of a vehicle stopped in front of me so that if that happens and someone hits me in the rear, it will shoot me beside that vehicle instead of crushing me between the two vehicles. I might still get hurt, but at least I won't be taken away in a shoe box. LOL. Good luck and enjoy the open road. It can be a ton of fun. I hope you take some videos of your adventures and share them with us. Be safe. Looking forward to your next video. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the great tips jeff!! And I think you are correct about the kick stand, great observation 👍
kudos to you young man.i know how much time and effort that was to bring that bike back from the grave. i recently restored my 84 goldwing after sitting for years with a bad stator. when these complicated bikes sit for years all sorts of problems develope. if you take them to a shop they are not worth the money as you can buy a running goldwing for less. the pride is in getting them back running. Good job !!
thank you Scott🙂🙂
Honda's never quit. Great job getting her back on the road, she deserves a new seat after all that.
you got that rite!!
Taking on a decent old Goldwing is one thing. Taking on a basket case is quite another. Kudos young man. From one generation to another, your reward will be…..forever.
Thank you so much my friend I truly appreciate it!!
That's a *lot* of plastics to be fitted... Great work to get that old tourer back on the road, fun to watch, nice not having to do that work myself. :)
Haha it was definitely a job, but worth it
Beautiful job, I have always loved those bikes and you did a great job bringing it back to life. Thank you for sharing I know it was a lot of work filming and then editing the footage for us:) Great Job!
My pleasure! It took awhile to do but I think it turned out good
First I hope everything is going well with your health. Regarding the video it is incredible how good you are putting things together, this project was a real puzzle. That bike sounds like a rocket 🚀, I hope to see you cruising around soon. Don't forget to keeping us enjoying those videos/projects to come but health first ok? Best wishes!!!
I always appreciate your comments!! I’m still doing about the same😔 it’s really frustrating but I do the best I can, hopefully doctors can help me one day. Thank you so much for your kind words🙂🙂
Amazing the way you tore it down fixed everything and were able to put it back like it was a piece of cake. Enjoyed watching the transformation. Great work and fantastic patience 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. I own a Honda 2003 VTX 1800R bought it brand new and there is nothing like a Honda. No desire to own a Harley
Thank you very much. I really appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the video. I hope you also enjoy your Honda and be safe.
What a fantastic save of this cool motorcycle. What knowledge! Such courage! You sir, are dauntless. Thank you.
Glad you liked it! thank u soo much!!
Been waiting for this video! Happy Sunday!
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Well done. I can’t fathom how Honda designed and produced these full dressers. Quite an undertaking to restore it.
got that rite
The fact that you reply ti all your comments shows your dedication, i love all cruiser bike's
thank you so much aderin, it takes along time responding to everyone but I enjoy talking with you all
Excellent job young man! I don't think I could ever have the patience to take on such a task. I even bought a Guzzi for the ease of maintenance and accessibility of the engine. I'd still like a Gold Wing someday though.
thank you very much!! 👍👍🙂🙂
Very nicely done - I reconditioned an 1100 Goldwing a few years ago - and drove it 12,000 miles before passing it on. That bike will take you anywhere in the country on any road you choose - - take a trip this summer.
That’s awesome Dave thank you for your wonderful comment
Dang Darrell I didn't expect it to come out that nice, but for 200 bucks and some elbow grease you just got your self tons of future enjoyment on the open road. I've had a Honda CBR 1000, it was fast but not nearly as smooth as I would imagine that being. I hope to get a ride on it soon or drive it ;) ....anyway good job brother....great build.
tj!!! I’m so happy to see you here!! I hope you and your dad are doing well!! thanks for watching I really means a lot!!
I now own a BMW GS 1200 however I really appreciate the quality of the Honda and your ability to fix this complicated machine. 👍
Awesome job on that motorcycle !!!!!
from the looks of it, that machine still has a lot of life left in her & she wants to get up and run !!!
sure does!
I am most impressed! Great work! A little surprised that you did not replace or recover that funky seat but I guess you will eventually. Thanks for the video.
thanks I will
Great job getting that beast running again. It sounds like its running great. You'll probably get another 100K out of it.
Thank you very much and I wouldn’t be surprised he’s Honda motors are awesome
Can't believe you were able to get this bike working again, you're very talented! And the video is really well shot and edited, too!
Thank you very much. It was definitely a tough job but well worth it.
To have the patience and confidence you have shown in order to resurrect this 2 wheeled behemoth in all it's glory is nothing short of brilliant. If a lot more young guys took the time and effort to understand what restoring a cult classic takes, then they could invest in many years of safe, comfortable and pleasurable riding whilst keeping the ' wing' legend ever growing. Massive respect to you fella and keep up the mile munching . 🏍🏍
excellent effort on putting a fine machine back on the road. ride safe!
Thank you so much Donald I really appreciate it!!🙂🙂
Awesome video. You have mad skills. Amazing how you got that beast running again. Impressive.
thank you soo much fred!!
Fico admirado pela engenharia na construção dessa bela maquina dos anos 80 , e mais por voltar a vida depois de muito tempo parada. Parabéns pela dedicação ao trabalho. Saudações do Brasil.
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From Google Translate: "I'm amazed at the engineering that went into building this beautiful machine from the 80s, and even more so because it's coming back to life after being idle for a long time. Congratulations on your dedication to your work. Greetings from Brazil."
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I bought a $200 1986 Goldwing but mine came with zero plastics. Totally bare bike. Not sure what I'm going to do with it but I might trike it. You are an inspiration, good job.
aw man thank you so much!!🙂🙂
Thanks for sharing your journey of restoring this motorcycle. I am absolutely envious of your mechanical abilities.
Thanks for watching!🙂
What a great result! A lot of work in that, would have frightened me 😅. Glad to hear you're going to do the timing belt, it must be pretty rough after all years. What are the tyres like? Hope they're not gone hard with age. Great job Darrell!!
Hey Dave thanks a bunch!! It sure was a challenge!! The tires are from 96’ lol but are in really good shape surprisingly!! They prob should still be changed though, it would suck to have a blow out
@@TheHomePros6221 Yeah mate, I would definitely change those tyres. I'm surprised they don't have flat spots after sitting there for 21 years. Enjoy your riding. That bike won't owe you too much so you can afford to go for a ride. maybe to Sturgis? I went there twice from here in Australia - quite a trip!!
@@TheHomePros6221 tires from '96 must be like a wooden wheel 😁
Well done mate, amazing that you got her all back together.
Thanks Scotty!
Congratulations on getting that all pieced back together and running. As an older (70) motorcyclist I would offer encouragement to get the tires and brake lines replaced before doing much more riding. If the brake lines fail they could lock up and be unable to allow pressure to release from the calipers, or rupture and cause loss of braking. I just don't trust old tires at all and a failure on those could be very bad news for you, your wife & your bike. What state are you in, just curious, I was hoping to figure it out during the videos on the GoldWing but I didn't.
Thank you so much Roger. I really appreciate your comment. And yes I will definitely get some new tires on it.
Thanks for the very enjoyable videos. I'm a long time Goldwing fan, with my first being a 1988 much like this one when I was 22 years old.
It was a great feeling seeing this bike come back to life. 👍
Thank you!!🙂🙂
WOW I am very impressed with your patience with the machine..I just last weekend bought a 1989 that the previous owner stated it needed a fuel pump and battery..I am terrified to jump on it and getting it back on the road but with your video I'm feeling better about the fix...Thank you for this info 💯
Right on! thanks for watching
Nice! Only thing I would be scared of is the glass fuel filter! But you did a great job.
Them things cause more fires than ex-wives, and I ain't kiddin' ya!
Awesome restore! Great work. That seats gotta go
Thank you very much and yes, you are right it will be replaced or recovered
those in-line fuel filters arent that great, have always leaked on me. Thanks so much for sharing! Really enjoyed watching the restoration of a classic.
Yea I don’t like using them either it’s the only one I had that fit that hose, I plan on replacing it