Holy hell that's cool... I own the same year exact bike and I've never seen it without the fairings!!!! Imma try it out I wish I could post a pic of my bike🏍🏍🏍
Have you heard of lowering the saddlebags and the fairing? I've seen a few pictures of GL1100's that have lowered the fairings and saddlebags and they look amazing.
On a GL1100 Goldwing there is no need to remove all the acorn nuts. On each side, just remove the two horizontal bolts on the stay and the two nuts on the plate. The faring lifts right off. The acorn nuts face out and are installed when the faring is off.
1980 gl with harley mufflers, soft bags that expand 2x, 82 low miles engine that is higher geared, custom engine guard, running boards with heel toe shifter, updated suspension front and rear, updated brake systems. Carbs are tuned annually. National cycle plexifairing, hardly need rain gear. have been riding this bike 20 yrs and love it.
How does it ride with and without the farrings and all, I've never riden a goldwing before, and I'm potentially about to acquire a '83 that's fully dressed and plan on stripping it down...
@@ridemoremoto1298 Cool, I currently have a 1978 cb750 cafe racer but have to park it because of an electrical issue, so I'm looking to aquire a '83 goldwing, has the fairings, saddles and all installed. If I get it I'mma strip it down asap, the farings just look hideous imo...
@@ridemoremoto1298 I just picked up the '83 Saturday. And ngl I have got to get rid of the faring and the saddle bags... I am a bit nervous because of all the excessive wiring, but I'm just gonna full send and hope for the best haha
I just bought a 1982. Person before me made it a naked but gave me the fairing. I'm going to try and put it back to stock! Not sure where to start though 🤣
They actually made a gl1100 standard from 81 to 83 I believe. It's a "naked" bike, exactly what you're doing now except it came from the factory that way.
My’75 OldWing has no bodywork, no fairing , bags or windshield. Nothing but a luggage rack that I found in a junk shop. I love it that way but I might put a windshield on it next year.
I have a 1947 western flyer rat rod bicycle and I'm thinking about doing some welding in order to put a Honda Goldwing faring and seat on it . If I acccomplish that I may go ahead and put the saddle bags on too .
Hey man it looks like you’ve been gone for a while. You may not see this but I want to share with you anyway. I just came across your channel and I love your videos. You really have a knack for these types of videos. You should keep them coming. I think you could really make a name for yourself on here. Hope all in your life is well!
For those who are fortunate to have one of these classic bikes, we become care takers of the past. We should keep them as original as possible otherwise we lose these classics forever... That goes for cars as well.
I just bought a 1982 goldwing and I agree entirely with you but I'm taking a good amount of chunk a stuff off I'm still keeping it it's sitting in the garage but for enjoyment on stripping it down a bit
First I would like to thank you because you just save my ass. I wrecked my gold wing same year same color even. I got lucky and believe it or not found the same motorcycle five streets down the block for me in pieces but still a good bike that I could use for parts. I’m actually gonna do the same thing as you. One naked bike one fully dressed. Good video seriously. No stupid ass fast shots or any Shitty music. Really good job seriously
In my opinion its so wrong to strip an old bike like this,,it will never be the same,,if you want a naked bike then buy a naked.. It will never run the same again....
Holy hell that's cool... I own the same year exact bike and I've never seen it without the fairings!!!! Imma try it out I wish I could post a pic of my bike🏍🏍🏍
Excited for ya! Take a dive!
How did it end up looking?
Have you heard of lowering the saddlebags and the fairing? I've seen a few pictures of GL1100's that have lowered the fairings and saddlebags and they look amazing.
I just got a 83 gold wing 1200 with 2900 original miles . Not sure if I want to keep it as is , make it a naked bike or turn it into a bobber
I have a 81 I just got running and driving
These older goldwings look great to me without the fairing, even more so with the hardbags still on.
I’m lucky enough that I may be able to have both. One with, one without! Who knows. Thanks for watching
On a GL1100 Goldwing there is no need to remove all the acorn nuts. On each side, just remove the two horizontal bolts on the stay and the two nuts on the plate. The faring lifts right off. The acorn nuts face out and are installed when the faring is off.
Thanks for that!
1980 gl with harley mufflers, soft bags that expand 2x, 82 low miles engine that is higher geared, custom engine guard, running boards with heel toe shifter, updated suspension front and rear, updated brake systems. Carbs are tuned annually. National cycle plexifairing, hardly need rain gear. have been riding this bike 20 yrs and love it.
Matter of personal taste, but I find the Gold Wing much cooler naked. Not least because that great motor is exposed…
I have a Vetter fairing on an 1980 cx500, just trying to get to radiator cap, trying to figure out how much I need to remove to get access to the cap.
How does it ride with and without the farrings and all, I've never riden a goldwing before, and I'm potentially about to acquire a '83 that's fully dressed and plan on stripping it down...
Rides like a huge low weighted standard. The fairing is so nimble so I love it
@@ridemoremoto1298 Cool, I currently have a 1978 cb750 cafe racer but have to park it because of an electrical issue, so I'm looking to aquire a '83 goldwing, has the fairings, saddles and all installed. If I get it I'mma strip it down asap, the farings just look hideous imo...
@@dewdrop3009 I fell in LOVE with the fairing before I owned it :)
@@ridemoremoto1298 I just picked up the '83 Saturday. And ngl I have got to get rid of the faring and the saddle bags... I am a bit nervous because of all the excessive wiring, but I'm just gonna full send and hope for the best haha
I think a naked wing is a good idea. And that's coming from a guy who loves those Honda fairings as much as you.
Thank you for this video
I just bought a 1982. Person before me made it a naked but gave me the fairing. I'm going to try and put it back to stock! Not sure where to start though 🤣
Less slavery more time for yourself ..I get it
If you already have one with a fairing leave that naked
They actually made a gl1100 standard from 81 to 83 I believe. It's a "naked" bike, exactly what you're doing now except it came from the factory that way.
My’75 OldWing has no bodywork, no fairing , bags or windshield. Nothing but a luggage rack that I found in a junk shop. I love it that way but I might put a windshield on it next year.
hmmm.....
I have a 1947 western flyer rat rod bicycle and I'm thinking about doing some welding in order to put a Honda Goldwing faring and seat on it . If I acccomplish that I may go ahead and put the saddle bags on too .
I had a friend give me a 1983 Goldwing but it needs all the bags, chrome bars and fairing … but it runs great!
Keep making videos.
Does anyone know how to replace the headlight on that fairing?. I have a cb900 with the same fairing.
That tape trick is a good one, thank you! And thank you for the video, I’m currently doing a bobber build on an 82 GL1100 aspencade
Hey man it looks like you’ve been gone for a while. You may not see this but I want to share with you anyway. I just came across your channel and I love your videos. You really have a knack for these types of videos. You should keep them coming. I think you could really make a name for yourself on here. Hope all in your life is well!
You’re in zoo!? That’s my hometown!
For those who are fortunate to have one of these classic bikes, we become care takers of the past. We should keep them as original as possible otherwise we lose these classics forever...
That goes for cars as well.
No.
I just bought a 1982 goldwing and I agree entirely with you but I'm taking a good amount of chunk a stuff off I'm still keeping it it's sitting in the garage but for enjoyment on stripping it down a bit
Needs a headlight
First I would like to thank you because you just save my ass. I wrecked my gold wing same year same color even. I got lucky and believe it or not found the same motorcycle five streets down the block for me in pieces but still a good bike that I could use for parts. I’m actually gonna do the same thing as you. One naked bike one fully dressed. Good video seriously. No stupid ass fast shots or any Shitty music. Really good job seriously
Wow. Thank you 🙏
I hope you Keep it Naked!! The hardest part for me was finding a new headlight bucket! thanks for the video
I think I’ll probably keep one naked and the other faired
Thanks for the subscription and the comment!
In my opinion its so wrong to strip an old bike like this,,it will never be the same,,if you want a naked bike then buy a naked.. It will never run the same again....
I'm buying one of these this week same color. the saddlebags don't bother me but that fairing definitely needs to come off I'm way too young for that
You’ll find, if you chose to ride it with the fairing, that they’re extremely efficient. To each their own! I love the look of these hippo fairings.