Congratulations on the bike . Essentially a new bike . I bought a 2002 also , but mine has 93000 . I had to put a new rear rotor and pads , and that was 1156 dollars , but it is a beautiful illusion blue with lots of extras . I paid 4000 . Lots of good deals on Goldwings now .
@deanlockamy20872 күн бұрын
Dealer’s shouldn’t penalize customers because it takes more than an hour to troubleshoot. On another note my dad was diagnosed with cancer in 1997, he had a year to live but he’s still here, never quit.
@mars45082 күн бұрын
@deanlockamy2087 the final bill was about $1600. A sensor and a computer went bad. I have a very nice warranty on my car and I only paid $105 I also was giving a loaner car for free. Thank you, and have a great day.
@toanogreen6 күн бұрын
I don't know if you got the other messages, but I found a backrest on facebook Marketplace for $40
@toanogreen6 күн бұрын
my messages aren't going through
@mars45086 күн бұрын
I've seen them and replied, "Are some not getting through ??
@toanogreen6 күн бұрын
@@mars4508 I saw a back rest for your wing on Facebook marketplace for $40. I tried to send you the link/
@James.984haid6 күн бұрын
It looks like it’s Kuryakin.
@mars45086 күн бұрын
It is, thank you
@Daniel-ty8cv7 күн бұрын
holy shit look at all those buttons. I may have to consider retiring my road king and getting a Honda!
@mars45087 күн бұрын
They do a lot of the same thing
@rodneybarcus22337 күн бұрын
Mars please please consider this and it will accomplish everything you need You can only drive one car at a time so keep the one you have in good shape. Downsize your motorcycle both in size and the cost of the machine. You can get most any smaller bike at no more than 14k new. Start looking at smaller bikes at dealerships and go on test rides. By next April when you’ve paid off most of the goldwing trade down on a new bike
@mars45087 күн бұрын
@rodneybarcus2233 Thanks, Rodney
@paulzumpf36127 күн бұрын
MTCVoyager was the trike kit I was thinking of.
@paulzumpf36127 күн бұрын
There's a trike kit called a Voyager. I'll see if I can find information for it.
@paulfone557 күн бұрын
Mars I know that you love bumblebee as much as I love my wing! Bumblebee looks and sounds amazing. Try to feel as strong about what you would replace it with, try not to be in a hurry. The right answer will be there & you'll know...
@RobertDavis19707 күн бұрын
Eww on that interior darker boot brown would be nice
@mars45087 күн бұрын
@@RobertDavis1970 🤔🤔
@toanogreen7 күн бұрын
Your first comment was: "I love Bumble Bee". So, Trike your bike or buy a Goldwing trike. Second, two cars is not economically sound. Buy a small used pickup so you can haul and pickup stuff and keep the car in good shape. the Nissan, Toyota, or Honda turcks have very good reputations just like the cars. That $12000 price range and below is okay. Remember, cars depreciate quickly, trucks hold their value longer. BE HAPPY, YES, BUT BE RATIONAL. JMHO. PEACE AND BLESSINGS
@garyedwards81427 күн бұрын
Follow your heart, your health comes first.if bumblebee is too heavy then get smaller bike that’s you can cope with, that red Nissan looks AWSOME…that and a CTX wood make u happy…… good luck sir 🇬🇧👍
@donlovelace21277 күн бұрын
Check on trike kit install for your bike, Road Smith or csc
@paulgreen1777 күн бұрын
Keeping Goldwing......probably a good decision, very reliable. Nissan is about to merge with Honda, they are having very serious financial problems. Next year that same car will cost significantly less....
@mars45087 күн бұрын
@paulgreen177 Yes, he told me about that problem. Thank you
@paulgreen1777 күн бұрын
Not trying to mind your business, I really think better deals are coming soon. Good luck in whatever you decide.
@isaaccastro58664 күн бұрын
Dont say that i just bought a 2024 altima sr and is gonna hurt to see the value go down
@mars45084 күн бұрын
I feel if a person takes care of their car, we should still get a good price I hope. I'm going to wait until spring to buy a new car. That way, i can keep my goldwing. And buy a new car.
@toanogreen7 күн бұрын
NO, NO, NO! YOU DON'T NEED ANOTHER CAR! BAD DECISION. THE SALESMAN IS PAID TO TRICK YOU INTO SOMETHING YOU DON'T NEED. GET A GOLDWING TRIKE AND REST. JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE APPROVED, DOESN'T MEAN YOU NEED IT. Your present car is still in excellent condition. iT WILL LAST ANOTHER 10 YEARS AT LEAST. If you really have to have another vehicle, get a small pickup truck and small trailer so you won't have to pay U-Haul every time you have to take Bumble Bee to the shop. PLEASE, NO!!!! Of course, I cant' telly you what to do with your money, but I'm concerned about your thought process. You are a good man, make wise decisions
@mars45087 күн бұрын
You help me not to buy that spyder Thank you very much.
@sparkypdx9 күн бұрын
Can’t wait for review of a spyder
@mars45089 күн бұрын
@@sparkypdx lol
@roadglide9 күн бұрын
Mars. What you buy should come as a result of a good demo ride. Highway and around town. Not mere reviews. Everyone has different expectations. Reality only comes from the experience of hands on. Only the best for your money. A lot of happy people with Can Ams. But there are those that are not so happy. Same with anything. Best in health to you.
@mars45089 күн бұрын
@roadglide thats true. I will take it for a test ride before I buy. I'm going back on Tuesday to look at other bikes and to find out about the st 1300. Thanks, Roadglide
@roadglide9 күн бұрын
@@mars4508 You have only knowledge to gain. Nothing lost.
@michaelwest45259 күн бұрын
Hi Mars , thanks for the video . I just recently started watching you , and enjoy hearing of your life . I know how you feel , missing your GoldWing , since I bought a beautiful blue 2002 and it is in the shop waiting to be worked on and has been a couple weeks . I finally called Friday and they haven’t worked on it and somehow had misplaced the rear brake rotor I had ordered ahead of time so it would be there , they found it in the parts dept . Sometimes it is good to rattle their cage to see what’s shaking . My battery is probably dead and probably been rained on a few times . I usually try to work on my own stuff but I am 82 and it is getting hard to do .just the rotor was 800 plus pads , labor and misc . I too have accessories to install , but we must be patient , unfortunately patience isn’t one of my virtues , especially when you’re paying good money to get things fixed . I am really sorry to hear of your medical problems . Try not to worry and put it in God’s hands and keep occupied with thinking of your Gwing and watching You tube videos . I like your place , it looks very peaceful and not unlike what I live like . God bless you and keep us in the loop . .
@michaelwest45259 күн бұрын
I’m almost your neighbor . I live in Northern Michigan and go to Az in the winter
@mars45089 күн бұрын
@michaelwest4525, that's a beautiful area
@mars45089 күн бұрын
Same here, I don't have the patience to work on anything anymore. When my wing was in the shop the first time, it was there for nine weeks. Drove me crazy. Have a great day
@jameshales695810 күн бұрын
I bought a brand new 2015 CanAm Spyder SE6 Limited in 2015. I kept the bike for 5 years and sold it with only 5000 miles on it. From my perspective, I don’t like the way they corner and a very different experience compared to the two wheel motorcycle. I didn’t have a bike for a couple of years, but last year I purchased a new Honda Goldwing DCT Tour and I’m loving the experience at 68 years old. I’d make sure you get to ride a CanAm for several hours before purchasing. All the Best to you.
@mars450810 күн бұрын
@jameshales6958 Thanks , James I'm going back to the dealership to look at the new goldwing on Tuesday. The newer cam ams have a lot of major improvements, like steering assist and air suspension.
@jameshales695810 күн бұрын
@@mars4508 My 2015 CanAm was the top of the line at the time and equipped with electric power steering and adjustable suspension from the cockpit. It had all the nanny technology which would automatically roll back the throttle if you were going into a corner too fast, in fact it would also brake the the required wheel to prevent tip over. Unlike a two wheel motorcycle, when you corner at speed, you have to firmly hold the bars and use your knees/legs to grip the fuel tank. By the way, the steering is supper sensitive and takes a few rides to get used to. The secret is very light inputs. Once you do get used to it, it's very nice. The CanAm will roll in corners and I found it unsettling even after five years of ownership. It's also not as easy to service as the Goldwing. Don't get me wrong, the CanAm is a nice motorcycle and it's great you don't have to put your feet down at stops. Reverse is very handy, but the Goldwing DCT has a nice reverse system. The CanAm is somewhat safer in the corners compared to a rear wheel configured trike. Ultimately, my CanAm purchase was a mistake and I should have purchased a new 2015 Goldwing. I don't believe you will have any issues selling your Goldwing if not already sold. Good Luck on whatever you end up purchasing.
@donlovelace212712 күн бұрын
I hope you are happy with a spyder, I wasn't, now I have a gl1800 gold wing trike, I love it, you could trike your bike for a whole lot less. I hope you have test rode a spyder on a good long ride
@toanogreen11 күн бұрын
@@donlovelace2127 I agree 💯%
@mars450811 күн бұрын
@donlovelace2127 What kind of spyder did you have, and why didn't you like it. Just wandering. Thank you for your comment.
@donlovelace212711 күн бұрын
@mars4508 I had a 2010 RT , it was great around town, enough power and no complaints. But on the expressway I didn't like the way it tracked, seem to want to follow the grooves on the road, I sold it and got a 1800 wing and then I ended up with my current 2006 gl1800 trike that I payed $17k for, my first ride was michigan to Tennessee, 1250 miles and if was great, you could trike yours for about 12k or sell yours and buy one, I'm sure you could test ride one at a dealer or on market place, and again test ride a Spyder on a long test drive just to be sure you are making the right decision. That's a lot of money, plus the goldwing looks so much better, jmo. I been watching your videos since day one and want you to be Happy, God Bless
@mars450811 күн бұрын
@donlovelace2127 Thank you.
@toanogreen11 күн бұрын
@@donlovelace2127 💯
@michaelwest452512 күн бұрын
I share your enthusiasm . I too have a 2002 I got recently and is in the shop waiting to get brakes worked on . I really miss it . I don’t think premium is ethanol free , only rec fuel . I use rec fuel on all my lawn equipment and motorcycles with carburetors . Beautiful bike .
@mars450811 күн бұрын
I know what you're going through. It seems like it takes them forever to fix your bike Where I live, they have both kinds of premium gas.
@toanogreen12 күн бұрын
If you know what you want , you should make your move now. Anything could happen; The buyer of Bumblebee may change his mind, or something else may happen to it (or you). Get rid of the shed now, and use that extra money on the one that fits the Spyder. YOU STILL SHOULD TAKE THE TIME TO TEST DRIVE A SPYDER. It rides differently from a Goldwing or any other 2-wheel bike. Videos help, but actual riding tells the truth if that's what you want. "Coach Bob3" has some excellent videos on Can Am Spyders that are very informative. I hope you don't think my comments are harsh, but I just hate to see you make a decision and regret it later. Of course these are only my opinions.
@christophersmith511612 күн бұрын
My Brother I truly wish the best for you but I don't think that you are really thinking some of these ideas through. You seem to be throwing away a lot of Money on some of your Financial decisions. You said that you were worried about dropping the Wing and not being able to get it back up. Watch YT videos on how to get it off the Ground. And that Motorcycle dealership that your dealing with is ripping you off. The money that you spent to fix your wing was ridiculous for what they did. All you did was to buy the Wing from them and have them to charge you to fix it and now going to give you a low trade in Value. Take some time and really think this through. I think that many wanted to say this but did not. Ride & Be Safe My Brother.
@mars450812 күн бұрын
Thanks, Christopher, Englehart is where I brought the wing. They don't work on older goldwings. Sutters did the work on my wing, I agree with you that the last bill was high, but what can you do. Yes, I know I'm wasting money, but I'm just not sure what I want to do with the blue shed at this time. Thanks again.
@rodneybarcus223312 күн бұрын
What would you do if between now and then that honda st1300 comes to the states?
@mars450812 күн бұрын
@rodneybarcus2233 That's a tough choice, but I think I would still buy the spyder Thanks
@RobertDavis197016 күн бұрын
What Goldwing are you wanting to sale that yellow one let me know Thank you
@mars450816 күн бұрын
@RobertDavis1970 Yes, my yellow 02 goldwing GL 1800. In April or May
@RobertDavis197016 күн бұрын
Hate to hear about your cancer my mother-in-law had it my sister has it but they have it stopped for now . Hope you get better .
@mars450816 күн бұрын
@@RobertDavis1970 that's great. I wish them well.
@RobertDavis197015 күн бұрын
@@mars4508 I seen the tags on Bumble-Bee yea your about 10 hrs from me would be a long way to go I am on the market for a bike I hope Everything goes good for you .
@RobertDavis197015 күн бұрын
@@mars4508 I looked up that spider how wide it is it’s about 5 feet and 2-3 inches wide
@combat__medic17 күн бұрын
Good luck on your health issues brother. Get better!
@mars450817 күн бұрын
Thank you
@awais2317 күн бұрын
Hello.. beautiful bike. Just subscribed your channel.
@mars450817 күн бұрын
Thank you, sir. Have a great day
@awais2317 күн бұрын
@mars4508 I am from Ohio. Just curious how much you asking for the bike ?
@mars450817 күн бұрын
@awais23 in April, I'm going to list it for about $4500 and see what happens
@jeffmurray122018 күн бұрын
Mars, Do yourself a favor and list your bike for $6k and take no less than $5k!
@mars450818 күн бұрын
@jeffmurray1220 Hello Jeff, I have been looking at used goldwings. They don't seem to go for that much. I will list it for $4400 in April and see what happens. Thank you.
@paulgreen17719 күн бұрын
Recently came across your channel, have really enjoyed your videos. I'm 67 , ride goldwing, had cancer in last year. We have alot in common. Your bike looks really nice. Praying for you. Joining your channel now, looking forward to seeing future videos . Very refreshing just you being you.
@mars450819 күн бұрын
Thank you very much, Paul.
@paulgreen17719 күн бұрын
@@mars4508 curious, mileage and year of your goldwing,?
@mars450819 күн бұрын
@paulgreen177 it's 2002, and it has less than 26,000 miles on it. I love it, but I'm just worried about dropping it.
@paulgreen17719 күн бұрын
I understand, they are well balanced machine.. but heavy. With winter around the corner, have you considered selling it now , pocketing the $300 per month for 8 months?
@mars450819 күн бұрын
@paulgreen177 I need to pay on it until I get it almost paid off. So I can sell it and be able to put down some money on the cam. In April, I can list it. I will list for $4000 and see what I can get. Hopefully, it will be $3000 Thanks Paul
@Jodyrides19 күн бұрын
my GL 1800 2002 Goldwing was the same color.. i’m closing in on 800,000 miles behind bars, I’ve never hit a hail storm yet. But I have hit a puddle from heavy rain that blew both of my feet right off the foot pegs when I hit the week caused by the front tire going through that puddle… I roadraced motorcycles for 8 years, and during one of my races, a tornado crossed the track at Nelson ledges near Warren Ohio. I did not see the tornado. It was raining too hard, and I was a little busy.. back in those days, 70s and 80s, they didn’t let a little thing like rain or lightning stop or delay the start of a road race.. I always thought that riding on tires during a lightning storm, insulated the motorcycle, and the rider from a lightning strike because it was not a good path to ground for the lightning. But that is not true. During a Nother race, I was in at Nelson ledges, the annual 24 hour race around 1979 or 80, One of the other riders in that race, each bike had four riders, one of the riders was struck by lightning during the race out on the track. He crashed and broke his collarbone. I didn’t get the whole story at the time, I was a little busy. I don’t know if the lightning struck the rider, or the motorcycle, but the point is, you are not insulated for my lightning strike on a motorcycle. I think I will do a little report on lightning strikes on my KZbin motorcycle channel.. of all the times I have ridden in the rain commuting, I was lucky I never got caught in a hail storm . by the way, I did a video on my KZbin channel, giving my impressions of what it was like to own my yellow gold wing versus my Yamaha ventures, which I have had three of. I went from a 1986 Venture that I owned for 16 trouble for years, I thought I deserve something better so I went to a BMW K 1200 LT.. The weirdest bike I ever owned. Two years I could never get used to it. So I went back to a Venture again. Then the yellow Goldwing came up for sale with only 13 K miles. Original owner. I had to buy it because I never had a Goldwing… I will say it is a perfect vehicle, a little crowded compared to a Venture, but it is the smoothest vehicle on the face of the Earth, it feels lighter than it is, great brakes, don’t push the four-way flasher button, ever.. I tried to fall in love with that Goldwing for two years. But I ended up going back to my third Venture which I currently own here in 2024. It’s the subject of many of my KZbin videos. But I have that comparison video on my channel. In the last time I looked, it has over 72,000 views, if you care to see it. I always worried about my motorcycles if I would get caught in a hail storm, because I have seen dents all over cars that got caught in big hail.. I was driving my little fiberglass SAAB Sonnet and got caught in a heavy hail storm one day. I thought that Hale was going to crack my car or break my windshield. So I pulled into an open garage , Right into the house of whoever owned the house to protect my car from the hail.. it was out in the country, I don’t even know who lived there, no one ever came out to question me. But I sat in my car inside their garage till the hail storm passed… It takes a lot of nerve doesn’t it?
@mars450819 күн бұрын
@Jodyrides I didn't think it was going to rain that hard. The weatherman was wrong all week about the rain. It still was a great ride Thanks, and have a great day.
@lcoghe199121 күн бұрын
My sister had one of them rss 3 wheeler worst riding thing in the planet and crazy how much they cost
@mars450821 күн бұрын
@lcoghe1991 Yes, they are expensive
@mars450820 күн бұрын
The dealership said the same thing about the rough ride, but the RT LIMITED and sea to sky have the best ride. I'm looking only to buy one of those two only. Thank you for your great comment it had me wandering about that problem.
@lovetoflylovetofly384322 күн бұрын
How many miles do you have on your wing now?
@mars450822 күн бұрын
25,600
@roadglide24 күн бұрын
Eviction notices to the varmits. 😂 I think you are going to love the Can Am. If you are ready to be off or two wheels. Amen to the journey. We all should stay more focused and grateful day to day. None of us know how long we have or what waits around the next corner. You are representing in a big way Mars. Live your life!
@mars450824 күн бұрын
Roadglide, that was kind. Thank you for your comments.
@mikebranscum24 күн бұрын
You can buy a new 2023 CamAm Spyder RTL for $23500. Canam is offering a $1000 rebate plus 3.99% for 60 months on 2023 models. At 100% financing that’s $432 per month. The RTL is exactly like the Sea to Sky which has a slightly better seat. My RTL seat is very comfortable.
@narmac0125 күн бұрын
Wooow,,,,$700 US can get you a ruff tire changer,,,,so you never have to rely on others saving $$$ going forward,,,,,$250 gets you a cardo unit for your helmet,,,,then you can listen to music, phone or other like you are in your living room with a high quality stereo beside you. Learning and getting neighbor help if needed will save you many $$$....I havent used my speakers since I bought a cardo,,,,,.Jmo.
@mars450825 күн бұрын
I really won't use the radio very much. But I had to fix it, or it would've drove me crazy. I have a sena s10 on my helmet. Thank you.
@wingandhog25 күн бұрын
Not surprised with the lowball trade in offer the dealership gave you. I had the same conversation last month with my local (unnamed) dealership and asked what they would give me as a trade in for my Wing. Best they could do was $4500. The sales manager said the bike market is really soft right now and because of high interest rates, a lot of buyers are holding off with what is considered a ‘luxury’ purchase. Let’s see what happens after the election with the economy. Maybe selling next spring would be a better option. I am taking a waiting attitude as well. But in the meantime, I will enjoy my Wing as much as possible. New tires arriving from WingStuff today.
@mars450825 күн бұрын
I think at least your dealership is being honest. Even with that bad rain, I was still having fun. Thank you
@oscargarner461525 күн бұрын
I understand I was diagnosed with melanoma cancer and the doctor told me if I lived 10 years they would give me a clean bill of health that was in 2003 I’m now 62 years of age 2024 but melanoma cancer no know medicine that gives you much chance for a life but I just kept going to work cutting wood on the weekends 4 cords on average so we just don’t know what the good lord has in front of us god bless you my friend we just have to get up each morning and live life the best way we know how!!!
@mars450825 күн бұрын
You are right. Thank you
@roadglide25 күн бұрын
Boy your dealer would like to have your Gold Wing. At that price would be a steal. You are right. That bike is 3-4x the price your dealer offered. You are thinking smart about all the rest Mars. The Can Am Sea to Sky will be an awesome experience for you. Like a kid all over again. The best to you. I’ll be checking back in for more details from camp. Woohoo!
@mars450825 күн бұрын
Thank you, roadglide. Have a great day.
@toanogreen25 күн бұрын
Take your time in getting another bike. You fell in love with someone else's bike (Can Am). And don't let the prices excite you in getting something just ot say you have a new bike. YOU NEED to test drive whaever you get, especially if you go Can Am or trike. All of us that watch you will give you our opinions, but the final choice is yours. Also, your doors may not be wide enough on either shed to get a three-wheel vehicle in. A couple of inches is usuallly too close for comfort;; I say at least 5 - 6 inches minimum
@mars450825 күн бұрын
@toanogreen I agree with you. The blue shed might be too small Thank you .
@DebHiebing24 күн бұрын
Dang chipmunks
@mars450824 күн бұрын
@DebHiebing that hot me upset 😡
@scottcol2325 күн бұрын
I just got back from a 2500 mile ride into the smokey mountains. I got caught in a really bad downpour on a steep twisty road. There was nowhere to pull over so I had to keep going. Glad I had brand new tires!
@mars450825 күн бұрын
Boy, once that rain hits your helmet, that's when it gets dangerous. Glad your safe.
@paulzumpf361225 күн бұрын
Start listing your wing in April for $4500. I think it's worth that and I don't think you'll have much trouble getting $4000 for it.
@mars450825 күн бұрын
That's a good idea. I will try that and see what happens 😄 Thanks Paul
@paulzumpf361225 күн бұрын
What a beautiful place to ride.
@toanogreen25 күн бұрын
Also check out Voyager Motorcycle kits. You can keep Bumble Bee, just attach the kit. Way less expensive than a trike or another bike
@aguiristante26 күн бұрын
there is something about your content that keeps me comming back.....i don t exacly know why but i like it
@mars450826 күн бұрын
@aguiristante thank you, kind sir.
@aguiristante26 күн бұрын
you like bumblebee but need three wheels.... sidecar
@mars450826 күн бұрын
I will be looking at cam am spyder and other motorcycle over the next 8 months. I love riding. Keep safe
@aguiristante26 күн бұрын
@@mars4508 i like can am s and live an hour away the factory in valcourt, quebec. i m 67 and might get one too. the ryker with that marvelous three ciylinder engine like my yamaha mt09
@mars450826 күн бұрын
@aguiristante Been watching videos about the high maintenance cost. It makes me a little nervous.
@jefferybeining-oy2eu26 күн бұрын
I'd put a computer in my 2003 alseven 1000 miles.
@mars450826 күн бұрын
I had to have sutters to put mine in. It cost $1750. But the bike is running great.
@paulfone5526 күн бұрын
Bless you Mars & thank-you for your videos. I am also a wing rider from the badger state! You keep it real. I've had a little exposure to can-ams, folks recommend the larger engine usually. I hope your plans work out for you!
@mars450826 күн бұрын
@paulfone55 Thank you Paul that's good to know.
@albertomendoza964727 күн бұрын
Yoquiero esta moto para portoviejo Ecuador
@James.984haid27 күн бұрын
I like watching your videos because its all real. Its all about you. You share your life that is so real. We all love your channel, thats why we subscribe. If you close the channel, you sure will be mist.