1983 Honda Goldwing GL1200

[@hayabusa3810]

Today I turn 37 years old and I'm finally getting my first Goldwing

[@kyleRS87]

Happy birthday! Get your bike? I just got mine too!

[@NoiseMortanna]

lol im getting there year later and im thinking about my first and my second bike, Goldwing too

[@tylerlienau7548]

I’m 34 and just got a 1983 gold wing for my birthday.

[@hayabusa3810]

@@tylerlienau7548that cool my man

[@KevinWilliams-q3x]

51 and got my first today. A 84 with 44k. Rode it 150 miles home today. I'm in love again.

[@iDONTdoFacebook]

“Well over 50 mpg”, said Kaplan. My pristine, museum quality, smooth-running ‘84 GL1200 S (the rare lightweight “naked” edition without fairing, no saddlebags, no trunk) with only 30,000 miles on the odo, gets 43 at best. It averages about 38 mpg. That’s all rural open road country riding and maybe 10% or less city. I don’t baby ride it, but not hammering it that much either. My ‘84 GL1200 undressed classic-look GoldWing is one of the best bikes I’ve ever ridden. Whoever gets/got this one being shown in this video will be a very happy, satisfied rider!

[@donaldmaclean4842]

I remember my 1985 interstate that I bought new in 86 as a leftover. I was only 22 years old. The reason why was one summer night my father was in the backyard and good hear sirens and a motorcycle ripping through gears. Suddenly I arrived home on my 84 maxim 1100 with the engine making cool down crackling that sounded like hail on a metal roof. My father shouted out, was that you???? My responsewas " nope". My father replied "yeah right" , you're getting ride of that tomorrow. And so began my new found relationships with my 1985 gl 1200 interstate. No worries though only two Summer's later and I traded it for a new 1988 fj 1200 pearl white with champagne. Awesome memories man awesome.

[@chuckm3518]

I have an 84 Aspencade (30,000 miles). It’s the dark purple, titanium grey with red pinstripe. She runs beautifully and everything works.

[@dannyhughes4177]

I am going in a couple of days to pick up an '84 Interstate basket case, top end issues and the heads are already off. I enjoy a challenge and am excited about putting this thing back together.

[@aprilbeatty8904]

I just got a wing a few days ago can't wait to get it cleaned up and on the road

[@nubbyfresh5623]

Man, my father left me his 84 aspencade when he passed in December of 2020 and I finally have it in the shop right now getting it up and running. God I'm so excited to get on that thing! The only downside is I'm 29 and haven't been on anything with a motor and two wheels in roughly 15 years😅

[@kevinrussell5099]

If you buy a 1200, be prepared to replace the stator at some point, around 40,000 miles on average. Some people luck out but not most. This only applies to the 1200. There was a slight design change in the angle the engine sits in the frame in the 1200's that causes the stator to be more exposed to the detergents in the motor oil which cause a breakdown in the insulation on the windings. Best solution for the problem is something called the poor boy kit, which provides for a conversion to an automotive alternator which drives off the front of the crankshaft. After 2 blown stator I found out about the conversion and did the conversion myself. Puts out far more wattage and if the alternator should ever fail, it's a 1 hour replacement instead of an all weekend teardown needed to replace the stator in one of these. Been riding my old '86 for 12 years and love it still!

[@badcommentbot8349]

Just do as I done and ditch the stator rectifier/regulator, in favour of a alternator driven off the front of the crankshaft .(poorboy mod)

[@howardswanson2343]

Do you mean STARTER or Stator ?

[@deeremeyer1749]

It's undersized wiring and components in/for shadetree "upgrades" like additional "illumination", trailer electrical, heated grips/suits, "bigger" stereos etc that cause stator failures. An "alternator conversion" is not a "fix" for electrical stupidity.

[@kevinrussell5099]

@@deeremeyer1749 replacing the stator with the alternator setup has nothing to do with stupidity! It's a rare 1200 owner who hasn't had to replace at least one in spite of doing all the tricks recommended in various forums or even the dealers. None of those I've known with 1200's had any accessories beyond what the bikes came with from the factory. A stator failure with an 1100 was rare, not so with the 1200's because of the slight angle change in the mounting of the engine in the 1200's, which caused more oil to remain in contact with the windings on the stator when it wasn't shut off. The theory was that the detergent in the oil was breaking down the microscopically thin coating on the windings and causing a short.

[@kevinrussell5099]

@@howardswanson2343 stator.

[@Cryptoversity]

If you have never been to Blue Moon Motorcycles in greater Atlanta you are missing out. Fantastic shop/museum

[@kraigcochran9995]

My friend and I just picked up 3 older Honda gold wings from a scrap yard for $500. Two are complete and one is for parts.

[@rockypupoxo]

I liked that version of the gold wing even to the new model , thats been cared for 👍

[@alanroberts7916]

@8:15 the gas mileage on my 85 Goldwing limited edition with fuel injection gets 40 mpg, not well over 50 as is claimed here. My 1984 GW standard 1200 with carburators ran great and I only got 34 mpg tops.

[@dustinsersch7953]

So, this is an 84 yet you titled the video 83 Gl1200. Also, you said they Goldwing started as an 1100, which is wrong. 75-79 they where a 1000cc, 80-83 it was an 1100, 84-87 was the GL1200, 88-2000 GL1500 01 was the start of the 1800. I have an 85 GL1200 and an 89 GL1500. No offense man but i think you need learn more about the Goldwings before you try to sell them.

[@iDONTdoFacebook]

I think I remember hearing Kap say the PRECEDING edition was an 1100. That’s a true statement. He was correct. Did his homework. But he was off on his reported “Well over 50 mpg” though. My ‘84 “naked” (undressed) GL1200 “Standard” gets 43 at best and averages about 35-37 mpg.

[@BahamutEternal]

He literally said in the video this is the nicest 84 we’ve had. It’s a clear typo in the title. Chill

[@BikerDaddy22RideorDie]

your literally telling a professor how to teach his class, I can’t imagine the man that tries to correct Kaplan on something he’s been doing his whole life over a simple typo in a tittle😂

[@deeremeyer1749]

There was no Goldwing "bagger" until 1984 and prior to that "Goldwing" was just Honda's name for its largest "street bike".

[@michaelwills3311]

I prefer standard/Naked Goldwings, currently own 83 standard 29k previous owner owned it 34 years. Nothing runs like a Goldwing.

[@smokeymcbongwater3561]

Sweet gold wing love it

[@hook86]

Kaplan, every time there is a bike I am interested in, you've got a badass video featuring it! Keep up the amazing work! Liked and subscribed.

[@brandoblack3732]

My 83 gold wing has 50k miles on it absolutely beautiful will last forever 🙏

[@1satisfiedmind]

I like the 70s naked Wing that rode by. Great video, lol, sell the kids. Funny stuff.

[@ahbalone]

They are very happy at 90mph.

[@tennwingman3350]

Great bike man, I had a 1987 1200. Oh your title says 1983 lol but the 1200 did not come out until 1984 like you stated in the video.

[@hpiproceed97pcp20]

I have a 1984 aspencade 120k miles in good condition what’s the value ?

[@michaelmosley1385]

Looks exactly like my 84 wing to this day.

[@paulshamblin6260]

This guy got me ready to bust a move and disappear on a Wing!

[@donaldduck4207]

10:10 film Rassal Crow maniak ? This place ?

[@oilinmyblood3906]

Hey Ken I wanted to ask you what that means when you put your hand under your chin and wave? Don't really know what that means if you can shed some light on it that would be cool

[@miguelgarcia9406]

From little rascals. He man woman haters club

[@mindspinn311]

That engine absolutely does not need 93. It probably runs more efficiently on 87.

[@MrRhals01]

Truth. Mine gets sliiiightly better mileage on 87. edit: these do not get over 50mpg. 45 is a good average. The fuel injected model might get closer to 50.

[@korddietz8766]

I love my 87 Aspencade

[@davidbrennan5]

No way in hell a 94 crank HP 75 rear wheel HP Goldwing will do 151MPH. The 84's showed 125 when new on a good day on the speedo, In real life they hit about 110 MPH -115 MPH.

[@vernonricker9910]

I just bought a 1985 1200

[@duncanjowett5575]

I thought the 1200 came out in 84?

[@charleskellams2517]

Also staters and campaigns they all need to be updated to the latest Honda equipment it is a campaign and any Honda dealer do it for free

[@abcanimal]

nice classic!

[@deborahchesser7375]

Never understood why people don’t use premium in a bike, especially when your only buying 5 gallons or so

[@mikesouthard7547]

My GL1200 runs fine on 87 octane. Have tried 93 and can tell no difference. Why spend 50 to 70 cents more per gallon?

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@mikesouthard7547 I always got better power and mileage not to mention it runs cooler.

[@mikesouthard7547]

@@deborahchesser7375 Not in my case. I have seen no difference.

[@michaelchaney5962]

Premium is only for high compression engines. It is less combustible. Not better fuel for an engine that doesn’t need it

[@stratolestele7611]

One should ONLY use premium if/when the manufacturer calls for it. It's not 'better' gas.

[@mikesouthard7547]

150 mph? I had a new 2002 GL1800 and its top speed was around 125.

[@kamoboko86]

42mpg at best. Not 50 something.

[@solomonanczarski5402]

Yeah not great mpg, and the tank isn't too big either. Range is fine considering the cockpit is kind of cramped for a bike of it's size and you'll want the frequent rests.

[@michaelchaney5962]

High octane prevents pre detonation in high compression engines Not necessary for low compression engines

[@jamesgolden418]

That's a nice find, well taken care of..................... it shows

[@gosolobox]

"You can sell your house and move in to it."--K.K. LMFAO

[@WilliamWilley-z1y]

I have a 84 Gold Wing

[@andresprinter5041]

Sell house ,sell kids, divorce wife...popup tent, heater and fishing rod. Its a dream.😢

[@mosmotorcyclejourney9067]

Started as a 1000 not a 1100.

[@mosmotorcyclejourney9067]

That comment was made with all due respect.

[@montagecrazy4u]

I’m kinda getting sold

[@staggdegraaff1531]

That's a 84 not a 83

[@mikestowe6136]

never say die bikes

[@jakekrzemen6252]

You should blur out your card number. Someone might try and use it

[@kevnjeanne]

Not an 83 .

[@charleskellams2517]

It is a darling looking motorcycle but I just dislike the head shake

[@leroywoods5145]

Hi

[@teecee3918]

150 mph 😁

[@herrmahlzahn6924]

Sounds like the sales pitch is one step to far. But sorry I don't need to sell a house to buy a stone aged Goldwing. There are two possibilities. 1 you live already in a tent or you are stupid. But do you know that 93 Octan gas is not better than 87. The best Octan for a motor is determent by the inside Zylinder-temperature the Motor is designet and build for. If you run a motor with 93 Octan that is designet and build for 87 Octans, you definitely ruin your motor the same way when the motor is designet for 93 Oktan and you running it with 87 Octan. Before you say something that stupid that 93 gasoline would be better than 87 you wanna ask someone that really knows what s/he is talking about. Running a Motor with the wrong Octan could actually ruin a motor. Would you be willing to pay for repairs? Just asking since you telling people that barely can point out where a motor on a motorcycle is, that 93 gas is better than 87. Just saying

[@kevinrussell5099]

Absolutely right about the bike, or any engine, running better on the fuel octane it was designed for. That's been proven in drag race testing using regular and premium in a low compression engine and there was a performance loss with the premium octane fuel because there wasn't enough cylinder temp, caused by the lower compression, to extract the potential of the premium.