Recently bought a GL1500 and your videos have been invaluable. Today I did the gear change modification which is brilliant! Now all I need to do is sort out the wiring butchery. Thanks for the great videos and advice.
First of all, it was great hearing Penny’s mellifluous voice. And…You are something else, Brother! That microwave must be 12 volt I guess… pop me in a nice pasty please…. Quite a trick with lifting up the Goldwing’s skirts. 😎 Have a great week there… 🏍👍🏍
Thank you kindly Sir, it is the 12v model, we upgraded from the clockwork one when the main spring went... and the M-I-L didn't have a spare truss support I could fabricate a new one from! Have a great week, keep safe both (and PP says 'Thanks!', she's always keeping watch the background)... D&Px
I have carried out the rebuilding of my GL1100 rear disc calliper on a couple of occasions, much easier on the naked 1100 as there is plenty of access to the calliper itself. I used stainless steel pistons on the rebuild as I hoped they would fair better in our climate. I purchased them, and the assorted seals etc from a company based at Chesterfield called Powersports. They do a huge range of bike relating braking components, they also will undertake the refurbishment of old callipers if you don’t fancy doing the job yourself. On examining the new pistons it was obvious that the final diameters of them had been finished by precision grinding as opposed to just being a turned finish. Much better in my opinion. Strange thing is that when I went to their facility to pick up my kit I thought that recognised the Manger of the sales department. We starting speaking and it then dawned on me as he was the chap who purchased my Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 several years ago. The bike only had a few thousand miles on the clock and was in immaculate condition, it had never seen rain and was kept in my heated garage from new. He still has the bike, in fact it’s on display in the workshop there. To be honest I wish I had never sold it as I have never seen another Zephyr that was in such great condition. I obviously asked if I could buy it back off him, but he very politely said no! I think the Zephyrs are starting to be appreciated as modern classics, and they are becoming a bit sought after. Couple of things to add Del, I always use a brass haired wire brush when cleaning bike parts, I think it’s a bit kinder to the parts you are cleaning. My old Dad used to soak corroded fasteners with a bit a diesel for a day or to before trying to loosen them. He used to call it ‘poor-mans penetrating fluid’. Great content Del, love your work and passion for the old Goldwings. I will not make the mistake of selling my venerable old GL1100 as I did with the Zephyr. I think she is a keeper!
I totally agree Michael, Diesel or Kerosene work really well as a soaking penetrant, and yeah, keep the 1100, they're getting rare now and still more reliable than a Briggs and Stratton diesel ..!
Hey Paul, it was comfy indeed, but i don;t think the grey goes with the black, so i won't fit it permanently..lol! have a great weekend too sir, and keep safe.
A blanket and two mugs? Perfect for that night ride and bonfire date! You are the smooth operator! But the microwave might kill someone from all the extension cord needed.
Ah yes, us old romantics know how to roll brother.. a date under the stars with the bride is a joy all of it's own.. and of course there's no extension lead, that'd be silly.. it's a coal fired oven of course..!
MICROWAVE out of the Trunk..... Brilliant!!!! See I told you a little bit of humor in a video ALWAYS makes it better! It doesnt need to be every single video just every now and then. Fantastic. Delboy for the WIN! Delboy for Prime Minister! Even better Delboy for the next regen of The Doctor!
Fascinating! I totally geek out over little tricks like that bodywork swiveling thing. I always thought my '82 CX500Turbo had a similarly neat feature, where the whole front section below the windscreen pivoted forward like a mini Jaguar E-Type bonnet, and was held in place with two braided steel cables. The microwave killed me hahahaha
Ha ha, i had a CX 650 turbo many years ago, what a great bike and so well put together.. can't deny Honda quality aye.. Glad you enjoyed te video buddy.
Excellent idea! I'm going to try it on a Goldwing tire change tomorrow. It looks like it sure beats taking half of the bike apart to remove the rear wheel.
After watching the first part (front brakes) I went to wheel my 800 Tiger out of the garage and found the brakes binding really badly. Coincidence or what, anyway due to watching that last video I had all three calipers off and cleaned and back on in no time. Nice one Del....
I just love your video's and the detail you describe. I just tried to get my muffler off to change rear end fluid and could not budge it even after soaking it in penetrating oil. I seen when you reinstalled your mufflers you only used a nut driver and only hand tighten it. After seeing that I better go loosen mine up. Thanks again for a very informative video.
I thought my Deauville was a pain in the rear when it came to stripping the plastic off... Great video as usual, and quite therapeutic watching someone else working. 🙂 I've just overhauled my brakes too, but I do wish I had a bike lift rather than having to bogger up my knees.
My son has a 1500 Goldwing. He does much the same thing to access the rear wheel but he does not remove the mufflers to get the wheel off. Instead, he disconnects the shock lowers and this allows the axle to go lower or higher than the mufflers so it can be removed easily. If you are working on a Valkyrie you pretty much have to remember this trick since the mufflers are one with the headers and requires them to be removed from the heads.
I have to drop the mufflers off (or at least unbolt them) as they're connected to the underside of the boxes.. but thanks for the tips on the Valkyrie, a friend has one and it'll be helpful !
😂silly sod. I do love a good shortcut tip though and as for the picnic rug, maybe it’s a Dorset thing, but I always have my stove and kettle on board. A ride out with my better half usually involves tea! ( and of course cake), 😊... I’ve reached that age.
My buddy has a gl1100 . 4 pot boxer. Totally naked stock . Not even the half fairing model .. It's incredible how they evolved over time . Especially when you look at TMF's space ship .. Great vid Del and good to learn the tricks for access . Peace and love to you and Pp 👍🏻☮❤
Ha ha, yeah, that's a pretty accurate analogy, It's not as heavy as it looks though, only 10kg heavier than my Street Glide, and carries that weight a lot lower too, so once it's moving, there's almost no weight at all.
Geez!! I could have done that on my Goldwing!!! Only extra step I have to take my trailer hitch off… another issue… my garage is 8-9 feet high ceiling so hava do it outside.. great video!!! I don’t need worry bout rear brakes for while as it was done while back!! Thank you for sharing!!! 👍
Glad you enjoyed it, and yes, an easy trick that saves so much time.! in real time that job (when not filming it) takes me under an hour done and finished.. but i bet the Honda dealer doesn't quote that..lol!
@@Moonfleet41 … they certainly don’t tell anyone but grab much moola they can… btw…. I looked in my garage, I suspect can be done, put steel tube across the garage door rails where brackets are. ( could work) … Where’s the generator for microwave?? Wink!! Lol…… OR…. Is it solar power?? ( you sure have lots comments on this!!)
Thank you so much for yet again, another well put together video to simplify our lives when it comes to overwhelming tasks. You have my respect and admiration. Keep up the great work.
Nice video Del & Penny. Job well done mate and I love the trick to get to the rear wheel, looking forward to the next one and the new project . Penny and you have a great and safe week. Cheers
Glad you enjoyed it mate, and always great to hear from you! Really excited about the new project and raring to get stuck in! Take care, ride safe, D&Px
poor poor goldie, del maybe an idea ,install a tube over tha rear brake so you can rinse it daily with a seringe /spraybottle whatever. fill it preferbely with luke soapie water, get off the most of the salt. macgyver some . i already have a name for it. dbr , short for, dels brake rinser. make room for the money that comes in me think its plenty dont forget me wrechbro.
At least it didn't have the kitchen sink in there aye and those end cans they look more like the Dartford tunnel 😂 Looking forward to that next build Del it will be like Christmas morning for all of us!
Thanks Marc, they are some big pipes them aren't they?! ... but all in proportion... and the truck flaps on the end stop the badgers climbing in overnight! Keep safe Sir, god bless and stay in touch, D&Px
@@Moonfleet41 ha ha ha talking of badgers I just got myself a rather nice prosumer camcorder and amazingly it has a night vision function. So no sly moves from foxes ether 😂
Absolutely, as long as the showroom is run by the Munsters lol Thank you for your kind and generous help Sir, always good to hear from you, hope life is good.
Top job Del and not to tricky the way it was explained. The shed wing should appear in the next bond movie. All the bells and whistles. I'm sure it probably doubles up as a hovercraft. Have a good week both....Teamwork! 🥳👋🏻🇸🇪🇬🇧
Thanks Paul, Hovercraft mode is offline at the moment, but ill get it fixed when the new washer dryer arrives..! Glad you enjoyed it and thank you as ever for your awesome support sir.. D&Pxx
Hey Del and Penny, great video and great tip with the baggage in the back. I thoroughly enjoyed the de-microwaving of the top trunk, by the way. Thanks as ever and looking forward to Friday's video with much anticipation.
Man what a faf and thats the workaround! Del seriously most 'wing owners just remove the rear caliper in winter and refit in summer. Much easier mate 😉
Hi Del, how about a full clutch replacement for the 1500 goldwing, friction plates and discs, now the would make a fantastic viewing video, regards Cliff Matthews
Pretty slick solution. Luckily i can access most of the rear on the ST1300 without much of a fuss. Got through the valve adjustment now i'm just replacing leaky coolant gaskets on the front. Learned a ton on this one for sure. Loved the microwave storage. Even better would have been a power inverter and warming up your lunch with it! :)
Indeed.. great for warming up wet gloves too.. sub zero at night still here and single digits at best in the daytime.. Glad you're getting on with the Pan, it'll be like a new bike once you're done. Thank you for your support as ever and have a great week. D&Pxx
brother I died laughing when you pulled out the microwave out of the trunk 😂😂😂 great job on the maintenance task ! cant wait for the next project reveal!!! stay safe guys cheers from new york !!!!! 🍺🍺🍺🍷🍷🍷🍷
Thank you brother, just having a bit of fun, and anyway how else would I warm up my lunch!! Have a great week and thank you for your awesome constant support, D&Px
'Come with me to the catacombs, beneath the vastly padded thrones of plenty & far beyond the non-degradable folding caves that are good for a thousand years, yet cunningly wrought from the plasticised remnants of subterrainian Jurassic tarpits. Here, as we carefully descend into the ever increasing darkness, lies the very reason for our visit, headtorches splutter in the pallid air as they defiantly expose the scene . . . "Ye Gods, she's got a grotty botty - Del, break out the soapy frogs & bamboo wipes!" (Fade to 'The Vapors' big hit : )xx
Howdy, I am 68 years old. I have been riding bikes since I was 10 years old. Purchased my first Harley in 1975. Have always done my own maintenance. Just purchased my first Goldwing, a 1996. The throttle is kind of slow and sticky to return to idle. Normally I would lube the cables but this thing has cruise control!!??. Can you do a video on lubing the throttle cables on a Goldwing?
Entertainments you say ? I nearly pee'd I pants when I saw you remove the microwave, PMSL. Nuther good'n from "The Man". Keep up the fantastic and defo entertaining work my friend :)
Hey bro do you have the SE model?....I have a 1991 GL1500A and I'm wondering will the rear end lift up like yours did?. I had to take the saddlebags off etc. just to get the wheel toff to get the tire changed, it was a lot of work. Great job I might add......you sure know a lot about maintenance and repairs for the Goldwing. Thanks again girl and stay safe. 😁👍
Yes mate, it should be the same.. take the seat off, and below where the pillion sits you'll see the two subframe bolts....loosen those so it can swivel forward.... then inside the boxes towards the front you should see two rubber grommets, pop them out and there should be the bolts under there to loosen... the subframe slots over those bolts like a "Y" rather then the bolts going through a hole... so just loosen them and lift the whole tail up.. You obviously need to drop the pipes off, but it should be the same procedure mate..!
good god you have waaaaay more patience than me, tearing that baby apart !! I would be driving an absolutely bare bones winterized scrambler type bike if I had to ride all winter ! hats off to you
Great vid as always, I love that bike, hahah microwave! Classic Del! 😂😂 very excited for the Husqvarna finale.. and the next bike reveal!!! Ride safe and laugh together both of you. Luke x
thanks brother....rear tire swap this spring will be soooo much better now. do you have a trick for the '83 model too. lol she also needs a new rear. btw are you darksiding?
bro your content is GOLD (as in i subscribe to goldwingdocs and I have never seen this trick before) every video i watch on your channel i learn more than i asked to in the first place
Thank you kindly Sir, Goldwingdocs is a fantastic website, I've used it myself for tips and tricks when I need them! If you're on there, feel free to embed this video in a post, it'd be an honour to share it with their community...
Nice one Del. It's a good trick that lifting the panniers out of the way. You might want to loosen the 8mm bolt on top of the caliper before removing it off the hanger. It saves a lot of swearing!
Hello and thank you for this video. Is it really necessary to remove the exhausts to be able to lift the cases this way? I need to access the flasher relay for the flashing lights in order to replace it. It is located below the top box, at the level of the fender.
This is great! I’m new to Goldwing and I’d wish someone would’ve told me about this trick here when I changed my rear tire! You loosen the frame bolts and removed the bolts in the panniers?
You only need to loosen the bolts in the pannier as they mount through a fork, not a hole, but it can help to remove them when it comes to dropping the back down again... either way, it works!
My favorite part of the video is when you pulled a microwave out of the trunk lol.
Recently bought a GL1500 and your videos have been invaluable. Today I did the gear change modification which is brilliant! Now all I need to do is sort out the wiring butchery. Thanks for the great videos and advice.
Great to hear mate, thank you for your kind feedback! Have fun with your new bike!
Excellent tip for the luggage, I would have never thought of that. Well done and thanks for sharing this with us
First of all, it was great hearing Penny’s mellifluous voice. And…You are something else, Brother! That microwave must be 12 volt I guess… pop me in a nice pasty please…. Quite a trick with lifting up the Goldwing’s skirts. 😎
Have a great week there… 🏍👍🏍
Thank you kindly Sir, it is the 12v model, we upgraded from the clockwork one when the main spring went... and the M-I-L didn't have a spare truss support I could fabricate a new one from! Have a great week, keep safe both (and PP says 'Thanks!', she's always keeping watch the background)... D&Px
@@Moonfleet41 😎
I have carried out the rebuilding of my GL1100 rear disc calliper on a couple of occasions, much easier on the naked 1100 as there is plenty of access to the calliper itself. I used stainless steel pistons on the rebuild as I hoped they would fair better in our climate. I purchased them, and the assorted seals etc from a company based at Chesterfield called Powersports. They do a huge range of bike relating braking components, they also will undertake the refurbishment of old callipers if you don’t fancy doing the job yourself. On examining the new pistons it was obvious that the final diameters of them had been finished by precision grinding as opposed to just being a turned finish. Much better in my opinion. Strange thing is that when I went to their facility to pick up my kit I thought that recognised the Manger of the sales department. We starting speaking and it then dawned on me as he was the chap who purchased my Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 several years ago. The bike only had a few thousand miles on the clock and was in immaculate condition, it had never seen rain and was kept in my heated garage from new. He still has the bike, in fact it’s on display in the workshop there. To be honest I wish I had never sold it as I have never seen another Zephyr that was in such great condition. I obviously asked if I could buy it back off him, but he very politely said no! I think the Zephyrs are starting to be appreciated as modern classics, and they are becoming a bit sought after. Couple of things to add Del, I always use a brass haired wire brush when cleaning bike parts, I think it’s a bit kinder to the parts you are cleaning. My old Dad used to soak corroded fasteners with a bit a diesel for a day or to before trying to loosen them. He used to call it ‘poor-mans penetrating fluid’. Great content Del, love your work and passion for the old Goldwings. I will not make the mistake of selling my venerable old GL1100 as I did with the Zephyr. I think she is a keeper!
I totally agree Michael, Diesel or Kerosene work really well as a soaking penetrant, and yeah, keep the 1100, they're getting rare now and still more reliable than a Briggs and Stratton diesel ..!
Comfy, I'm Glad The Seat Was Comfy and Liked When Penny Laughed 😅 Penny and You Del Stay Healthy and Ride Safely.
Hey Paul, it was comfy indeed, but i don;t think the grey goes with the black, so i won't fit it permanently..lol! have a great weekend too sir, and keep safe.
.....Spring in a minute, love that optimism and timescale
I've heard of rotating the whole mess up like that before but never really understood the process until now. Beautiful job good sir. Cheers.
Most welcome mate...Glad it was helpful!
A blanket and two mugs? Perfect for that night ride and bonfire date! You are the smooth operator! But the microwave might kill someone from all the extension cord needed.
Ah yes, us old romantics know how to roll brother.. a date under the stars with the bride is a joy all of it's own.. and of course there's no extension lead, that'd be silly.. it's a coal fired oven of course..!
We do know how to woo the ladies. A little coal dust and smoke in the face... now THAT'S a sure-fire way to their hearts!
@@DrRockter5150 Dammit we know how to spoil them..😂😂
MICROWAVE out of the Trunk..... Brilliant!!!! See I told you a little bit of humor in a video ALWAYS makes it better! It doesnt need to be every single video just every now and then. Fantastic. Delboy for the WIN! Delboy for Prime Minister! Even better Delboy for the next regen of The Doctor!
It was very funny moment
Thank you kindly Sir, we're glad you approve... more to come!
I actually spat my tea when you pulled the microwave out of the back box! Genius!
Well i have to have somewhere to warm my pasties... price of food in cafes these days it's DIY catering now..!
Brilliant Del, like the others the microwave was pure comedy gold
Thanks mate, just a bit of fun to lighten the mood at these difficult times.
Fascinating! I totally geek out over little tricks like that bodywork swiveling thing. I always thought my '82 CX500Turbo had a similarly neat feature, where the whole front section below the windscreen pivoted forward like a mini Jaguar E-Type bonnet, and was held in place with two braided steel cables. The microwave killed me hahahaha
Ha ha, i had a CX 650 turbo many years ago, what a great bike and so well put together.. can't deny Honda quality aye.. Glad you enjoyed te video buddy.
I just love that phrase "very easy I will show you". Hope both of you are doing well. Let's call it stage 2 recovery,ha? Thanks a lot!
Our pleasure Boril, we're really glad you enjoyed it my friend.
That was such a treat seeing, thank you so much for making a video showing a easy way to access the brakes. Very helpful and made my day.
Glad it was helpful mate, thanks for your kind feedback.
Awesome gonna do this to my wing gotta clean and rebuild the rear caliper. Thanks a lot for your videos.
Most welcome Sir, good luck with it!
Excellent idea! I'm going to try it on a Goldwing tire change tomorrow. It looks like it sure beats taking half of the bike apart to remove the rear wheel.
It is a lot less work.. it can be a bit tricky lining up the holes when you drop it back down..but way easier than a rear end strip... Have fun!
Well this will definitely help in changing my rear tire!
After watching the first part (front brakes) I went to wheel my 800 Tiger out of the garage and found the brakes binding really badly. Coincidence or what, anyway due to watching that last video I had all three calipers off and cleaned and back on in no time. Nice one Del....
Most welcome Sir, that's what it's for, sharing a few tips so we can all help keep each other safe.. have a good weekend mate and take care.
Great tip on lifting the back box up. I half expected to see a bit of astroturf and a picket fence come out of it too.
Next time mate! The astroturf was away at the laundry... and the picket fence had been borrowed by the knights that say 'Ni'
I just love your video's and the detail you describe. I just tried to get my muffler off to change rear end fluid and could not budge it even after soaking it in penetrating oil. I seen when you reinstalled your mufflers you only used a nut driver and only hand tighten it. After seeing that I better go loosen mine up. Thanks again for a very informative video.
Mad Max Honda Goldwing - Niccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
I thought my Deauville was a pain in the rear when it came to stripping the plastic off... Great video as usual, and quite therapeutic watching someone else working. 🙂 I've just overhauled my brakes too, but I do wish I had a bike lift rather than having to bogger up my knees.
I nearly spilled my tea over the keyboard when you took that microwave from the topcase!
Günter from Nürnberg/Germany
Sorry Günter, should have posted a warning.. (Domestic appliances my appear at random in this video)..lol!
@@Moonfleet41 What still bothering me is that you forgot to put that microwave back to the topcase!
@@Moonfleet41 ;-) LOL
@@vvevvevvvv Sorry, i couldn't get it in while the washer dryer was running..!
Thanks for all the videos and your hard work..Cheers
My pleasure!
My son has a 1500 Goldwing. He does much the same thing to access the rear wheel but he does not remove the mufflers to get the wheel off. Instead, he disconnects the shock lowers and this allows the axle to go lower or higher than the mufflers so it can be removed easily. If you are working on a Valkyrie you pretty much have to remember this trick since the mufflers are one with the headers and requires them to be removed from the heads.
I have to drop the mufflers off (or at least unbolt them) as they're connected to the underside of the boxes.. but thanks for the tips on the Valkyrie, a friend has one and it'll be helpful !
Goldwing brake cleaning step #3 - “Remove microwave oven”.
For a second I was like “Wait, they come with a microwave??”
You got me.
Thanks buddy, just a bit of fun since I replaced the hay box with the new 1000w Zanussi pie warmer!
Nice video work overall! Loved the microwave in the truck...great humor! Cheers!
😂silly sod. I do love a good shortcut tip though and as for the picnic rug, maybe it’s a Dorset thing, but I always have my stove and kettle on board. A ride out with my better half usually involves tea! ( and of course cake), 😊... I’ve reached that age.
Ha ha, i too have reached that age too Sir, i have the stove and two-cup-kettle, and all day trips out involve a brew stop for sure.
@@Moonfleet41 Awesome! :)
OK I like how you keep the side battery cover from yeeting itself into a ditch.
My buddy has a gl1100 . 4 pot boxer. Totally naked stock . Not even the half fairing model ..
It's incredible how they evolved over time . Especially when you look at TMF's space ship ..
Great vid Del and good to learn the tricks for access .
Peace and love to you and Pp 👍🏻☮❤
Sure is buddy, Andy's bike is like the Starship Enterprise compared to my Noah & Nelly Skylark !
@@Moonfleet41 All aboard the skylark!
😀
You by far the best on youtube, your videos are great, full of information and camera shots are the best. Keep up the great work and thanks.
Thank you so much for your kind words of support, we're glad you enjoy the videos.
Very good Mr Del, we enjoy your videos very much, always great
Glad to hear it Naresh, thank you!
That thing makes my Road king look like a toddlers toy in comparison. Like a two wheeled freight train:p
Ha ha, yeah, that's a pretty accurate analogy, It's not as heavy as it looks though, only 10kg heavier than my Street Glide, and carries that weight a lot lower too, so once it's moving, there's almost no weight at all.
I like the backend flippy flippy action.
Geez!! I could have done that on my Goldwing!!! Only extra step I have to take my trailer hitch off… another issue… my garage is 8-9 feet high ceiling so hava do it outside.. great video!!! I don’t need worry bout rear brakes for while as it was done while back!! Thank you for sharing!!! 👍
Glad you enjoyed it, and yes, an easy trick that saves so much time.! in real time that job (when not filming it) takes me under an hour done and finished.. but i bet the Honda dealer doesn't quote that..lol!
@@Moonfleet41 … they certainly don’t tell anyone but grab much moola they can… btw…. I looked in my garage, I suspect can be done, put steel tube across the garage door rails where brackets are. ( could work) …
Where’s the generator for microwave?? Wink!! Lol…… OR…. Is it solar power?? ( you sure have lots comments on this!!)
You forgot the kitchen sink! 🤣 Classic. Great job guys.
Thanks buddy, I reckon I should get you to install me a skylight on it as I see you're pretty good at it!
Thank you so much for yet again, another well put together video to simplify our lives when it comes to overwhelming tasks. You have my respect and admiration. Keep up the great work.
You are so welcome Sir, am glad you enjoy what we do!
Nice video Del & Penny. Job well done mate and I love the trick to get to the rear wheel, looking forward to the next one and the new project . Penny and you have a great and safe week. Cheers
Glad you enjoyed it mate, and always great to hear from you! Really excited about the new project and raring to get stuck in! Take care, ride safe, D&Px
poor poor goldie, del maybe an idea ,install a tube over tha rear brake so you can rinse it daily with a seringe /spraybottle whatever.
fill it preferbely with luke soapie water, get off the most of the salt. macgyver some . i already have a name for it.
dbr , short for, dels brake rinser.
make room for the money that comes in me think its plenty dont forget me wrechbro.
At least it didn't have the kitchen sink in there aye and those end cans they look more like the Dartford tunnel 😂
Looking forward to that next build Del it will be like Christmas morning for all of us!
Thanks Marc, they are some big pipes them aren't they?! ... but all in proportion... and the truck flaps on the end stop the badgers climbing in overnight! Keep safe Sir, god bless and stay in touch, D&Px
@@Moonfleet41 ha ha ha talking of badgers I just got myself a rather nice prosumer camcorder and amazingly it has a night vision function.
So no sly moves from foxes ether 😂
I have never seen the trunk and bags tip up method before. Interesting !
Glad it was helpful!
Ok, Now I know to how to use the anti-seize. Thanks again.
Nice trick! Wating for the new project... and summer!
You and me both mate !
I laughed hard when you took the microwave out of the topbox.
As I said …. SERIOUSLY?? where’s the generator?? Lol
So did i mate, i forgot i'd left it in there..!
Hi tutorial change water pump goldwing?
Now that was an Awesome trick. I don't own a Goldwing, but thanks for sharing! I've subscribed.
Welcome aboard David and thank you!
That is a great idea for getting to the rear wheel
Back to showroom condition. Great job, Del.
Absolutely, as long as the showroom is run by the Munsters lol Thank you for your kind and generous help Sir, always good to hear from you, hope life is good.
I heard Penny giggle at 1:52. I miss her!
Thanks Jim, She's always here making our videos possible..!
Dont think even Matt could argue with that.
Top job Del and not to tricky the way it was explained. The shed wing should appear in the next bond movie. All the bells and whistles. I'm sure it probably doubles up as a hovercraft. Have a good week both....Teamwork! 🥳👋🏻🇸🇪🇬🇧
Thanks Paul, Hovercraft mode is offline at the moment, but ill get it fixed when the new washer dryer arrives..! Glad you enjoyed it and thank you as ever for your awesome support sir.. D&Pxx
@@Moonfleet41 Haa haa I'm sure you will. Maybe you should go mobile with a wash & dry service. 😂😂😂👋🏻🥳
@@clark7169 Ha ha, "Wishy Washy Wing services.! 😂😂😂
@@Moonfleet41 😂😂😂Perfect👍🏻
Hey Del and Penny, great video and great tip with the baggage in the back. I thoroughly enjoyed the de-microwaving of the top trunk, by the way. Thanks as ever and looking forward to Friday's video with much anticipation.
Glad you enjoyed it mate, just a bit of fun and really looking forward to the new project reveal!
Man what a faf and thats the workaround! Del seriously most 'wing owners just remove the rear caliper in winter and refit in summer. Much easier mate 😉
Dammit, why didn't i think of that..lol!
Thought you were going to pull out the kitchen sink from that back box. !! Lol. Good content on cleaning the brakes though mate. 😎👍
Thanks Nick.. had no room for the sink once i got the fridge freezer in..lol Glad you enjoyed the video mate, thanks for your feedback.
Hi Del, how about a full clutch replacement for the 1500 goldwing, friction plates and discs, now the would make a fantastic viewing video, regards Cliff Matthews
Rumor has it. That microwave actually plugs into the bike
Only on the 92 or before models since then they're now bluetooth!!
Ye loved the microwave. Must b the very old moddle that had kitchen sink
Yes, you are right, but only a small hand sink, lol!
Pretty slick solution. Luckily i can access most of the rear on the ST1300 without much of a fuss. Got through the valve adjustment now i'm just replacing leaky coolant gaskets on the front. Learned a ton on this one for sure. Loved the microwave storage. Even better would have been a power inverter and warming up your lunch with it! :)
Indeed.. great for warming up wet gloves too.. sub zero at night still here and single digits at best in the daytime.. Glad you're getting on with the Pan, it'll be like a new bike once you're done. Thank you for your support as ever and have a great week. D&Pxx
This video was great! So I can do this procedure to remove rear tire?
Great job Del! Looking forward to next week. Cheers mate.
Thanks mate👍
Awesome video, very informative and detailed. Thank you for sharing.
Most welcome.
Very amusing Del with the microwave oven
I thought the kitchen sink was to follow
Nice job as always
Nick Australia
Thanks Nick, just a bit of fun mate, getting ready for the 'wasteland'! The Lord Humungus would be proud...
Wow! All that body work is a PITA mate. However, I think it's about time you treated Penny to a new toothbrush 😀
You are right, it's her birthday soon so why not!
brother I died laughing when you pulled out the microwave out of the trunk 😂😂😂 great job on the maintenance task ! cant wait for the next project reveal!!! stay safe guys cheers from new york !!!!! 🍺🍺🍺🍷🍷🍷🍷
Thank you brother, just having a bit of fun, and anyway how else would I warm up my lunch!! Have a great week and thank you for your awesome constant support, D&Px
I don't know what else that top box is used for?
As always.....great entertainment. Microwave in the topcase🙈
Looking forward to the next project.
Warm regards to you and penny☮
Thank you! You too!
Yes!! good reflex, coper greace..
So glad I got the Burgman instead of the Goldwing. Good Grief!
I just disassebled everything for no reason. Nice.
Microwave oven 🤔 Honda think of everything 😜
Pretty much! Although the washer/dryer is an aftermarket model....
'Come with me to the catacombs, beneath the vastly padded thrones of plenty & far beyond the non-degradable folding caves that are good for a thousand years, yet cunningly wrought from the plasticised remnants of subterrainian Jurassic tarpits. Here, as we carefully descend into the ever increasing darkness, lies the very reason for our visit, headtorches splutter in the pallid air as they defiantly expose the scene . . .
"Ye Gods, she's got a grotty botty - Del, break out the soapy frogs & bamboo wipes!" (Fade to 'The Vapors' big hit : )xx
Aah, where would we be without Bamboo wipes and witch hazel !
'He's getting rashes on his knees, he getting rashes on his knees, I really think so' . . ? : )
@@loddude5706 Daft H'apeth !😂😂
I was just waiting for the kitchen sink to pop out from some ware.
Thanks mate, gotta have somewhere to warm me pasties!
The microwave 😂😂😂
Howdy, I am 68 years old. I have been riding bikes since I was 10 years old. Purchased my first Harley in 1975. Have always done my own maintenance. Just purchased my first Goldwing, a 1996. The throttle is kind of slow and sticky to return to idle. Normally I would lube the cables but this thing has cruise control!!??. Can you do a video on lubing the throttle cables on a Goldwing?
Great videos chap. I am totally grateful that my CB500X is easier to work on than that! Subscribed.
Thanks for the sub and welcome aboard Peter!
Thank you
Thankx for the trick !!! why did you remove the right side exhaust ?
You have to remove both silencers as they hang on the underside of the boxes, you can't lift the boxes up and forward with them attached!
Entertainments you say ? I nearly pee'd I pants when I saw you remove the microwave, PMSL. Nuther good'n from "The Man". Keep up the fantastic and defo entertaining work my friend :)
Thanks so much Tony, glad you enjoyed it.. just a bit of fun and light relief.
Seems easy but getting the subframe to align for the bolts to fit back in is a very hard job.
I replaced the hex head bolts with allen bolts. Made it a lot easier.
hmmm ya got me thinking 🤔
Hey bro do you have the SE model?....I have a 1991 GL1500A and I'm wondering will the rear end lift up like yours did?.
I had to take the saddlebags off etc. just to get the wheel toff to get the tire changed, it was a lot of work.
Great job I might add......you sure know a lot about maintenance and repairs for the Goldwing.
Thanks again girl and stay safe. 😁👍
Yes mate, it should be the same.. take the seat off, and below where the pillion sits you'll see the two subframe bolts....loosen those so it can swivel forward.... then inside the boxes towards the front you should see two rubber grommets, pop them out and there should be the bolts under there to loosen... the subframe slots over those bolts like a "Y" rather then the bolts going through a hole... so just loosen them and lift the whole tail up.. You obviously need to drop the pipes off, but it should be the same procedure mate..!
The first thing that crossed my mind was training to do this kind of work without a proper stand...
good god you have waaaaay more patience than me, tearing that baby apart !! I would be driving an absolutely bare bones winterized scrambler type bike if I had to ride all winter ! hats off to you
You and me both sir.. but after a few wet, cold and freezing rides, the heating and comfort of the Shedwing makes all the grief worthwhile..!
You da man Del. You. da. maan.
Great vid as always, I love that bike, hahah microwave! Classic Del! 😂😂 very excited for the Husqvarna finale.. and the next bike reveal!!! Ride safe and laugh together both of you. Luke x
Thanks Luke, just a bit of fun and all just for entertainment.. Glad you enjoyed it and really appreciate your kind support.
thanks brother....rear tire swap this spring will be soooo much better now. do you have a trick for the '83 model too. lol she also needs a new rear. btw are you darksiding?
Gosh Del if that was Titanic it would never have been done,wait a minute could this be the real cause of it sinking,joking aside🤪slick mate👌
She is a big old girl.. Icebergs cower as you drive by.!
Ein per exzellent-A screwdriver per excellent
bro your content is GOLD (as in i subscribe to goldwingdocs and I have never seen this trick before) every video i watch on your channel i learn more than i asked to in the first place
Thank you kindly Sir, Goldwingdocs is a fantastic website, I've used it myself for tips and tricks when I need them! If you're on there, feel free to embed this video in a post, it'd be an honour to share it with their community...
Question, do you have to remove the bolts in the saddle bags or just loosen them? Seems like they would be very difficult to put them back in.
Where's the Kitchen Sink ...😯
In the side pannier mate with the wash/dryer!
Nice one Del. It's a good trick that lifting the panniers out of the way. You might want to loosen the 8mm bolt on top of the caliper before removing it off the hanger. It saves a lot of swearing!
Great idea Chris, and yeah, so easy just to swivel it all forward up and out of the way.. and dead easy when you have a sky hook.!
Thank you very much !
You are welcome!
That would make a good backbone for a bobber. Hmm
I thought exactly the same thing myself....too much to do with everything else at the moment, but stored in the head for later for sure !
Love of work just to clean brakes
Tell me about it
Hello and thank you for this video. Is it really necessary to remove the exhausts to be able to lift the cases this way?
I need to access the flasher relay for the flashing lights in order to replace it. It is located below the top box, at the level of the fender.
Good job,
This is great! I’m new to Goldwing and I’d wish someone would’ve told me about this trick here when I changed my rear tire! You loosen the frame bolts and removed the bolts in the panniers?
You only need to loosen the bolts in the pannier as they mount through a fork, not a hole, but it can help to remove them when it comes to dropping the back down again... either way, it works!
@@Moonfleet41 thank you!
Thank you for the update on the Husky. I can’t wait see it completed.
Nice video... won me over...