The Joy of Six | Dirty Baggers | Goldwing + K 1600 B

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Big thanks to Muc-Off for helping with this one. Go and show them some love so we can do more ➡️ muc-off.com/collections/motorcycle

[@GBeWinginIt]

Excellent video. I’m ride and vlog on a 2018 DCT tour airbag and think the bike and upcoming 2021 is amazing. Thanks again and here’s a link to my upload review on this engineering marvel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o57OpXyBfJeebNk

[@stewartmckinley7639]

They are racing baggers in in the USA Harley vs Indian. I think both the BMW and Honda would lap would lap them both

[@miltonhite2243]

The cockpit of that gold wing is just gorgeous.

[@nickprice3605]

Shame we didn't get to see it illuminated like we did the BMW

[@blakethornsbrough1528]

I dislike all of the buttons. I prefer the BMW wheel better. Cleaner looks.

[@reverendhoover]

I could listen to Mossy talk rubbish all day long. Get him back again, soon, please.

[@sleepindragon179]

"It's like being at home on your sofa, but a very fast sofa." Mossy circa 2021.

[@Joric78]

Funny that they talk about the bikes not being what you'd expect, but "a very fast sofa" is exactly what I'd expect a Goldwing to feel like.

[@joshmascott8913]

I’m a massive 44T fan, ive watched everything on the channel and this was my favourite series. The dynamic between Fagan and Mossy is just a joy to watch. Well done and thank you for the content. ✌🏼

[@quacker998]

That was great - wishing it was 3 parts. I wouldn’t have minded a bit more detail about the bikes and what they do but loved listening to the banter, felt like a conversation with old friends.

[@sickunit2096]

After watching this pair of videos for the 3rd time now, I decided to go to my local BMW shop today. I brought a 2018 K1600B Grand America home. Thanks for these great 44T videos Al, Chris, Boothy, and Mossy. Best show on youtube. I do open the garage and get a Casey Stoner when I look at it, too.

[@maxflight777]

How are you getting on with it ?

[@sickunit2096]

@@maxflight777 I love it. Its very smooth and really fast!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Great video again gents - told you that GoldWing was good! ...and so glad you discovered the joys of sport mode....

[@UltimateDazzle]

Andy we had a chat about the Wing and agreed people have it completely wrong, it handles and flipping goes, if ever there was a bike that surprised me the wing is it, ridden the K1600 and Wing and frankly there’s no comparison the wing is in another universe!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

@@UltimateDazzle I agree - one of the best bikes I've ever ridden.....

[@MotoMengy]

Sport Mode is the sleeper best feature of the new Goldwing. I didn't use it much when I first bought mine, but now after 20K miles I'm using it all the time!

[@JimmieJohn]

Why you blowing this guy?

[@franklinwilkerson2061]

"You're not going to open the garage and get a Casey Stoner." Bahahahahaha!

[@christopher9626]

Jesus, I love listening to these gents! The humor and just feeling like youre with your friends just shooting the shit. And they talk honestly about the bikes. No BS, no trying to sound like a salesman. Just honest, experienced opinions with a shit story. Love these guys

[@fastlanediaries6593]

My K1600GT has been a revelation the longer I’ve owned it. Once you know it’s limits it ticks all the boxes for me. Although I do love to have a sports bike at the same time to ensure I’m not entirely giving up my remaining youth-dream. With a Remus system on it the sound is like an 80s F1 car. Gives it that extra bit of experience. Managed 3500 miles on it over 6 days a few summers ago in scorching weather down in Spain/Italy/South of France. Ate the miles every day in total comfort.

[@eddiebenzz]

I don’t know ... test drove the wing before I bought the B. Wing felt like a tractor to me while the B a flying magic carpet ! Lol- 🤣

[@jamesdownie2152]

Hilarious!! "This scooby wants it!!" I was smiling and laughing all the way though - Thanks for cheering me up!!

[@TheGorillaBiker]

That gave me a proper laugh too, Fagan would have annihilated that Scooby too :D

[@simonfinch3344]

The way that thing was moving around in the wind it is literally a Livin Thing, love The Dirty Baggers

[@chrispawlak14]

Thank you , could not stop watching and laughing . Too cold here in Canada for such hijinks. Both of you stay safe and we appreciate the time and effort with each and every video. Both my babies are tucked away until next season , but you have inspired me to take the FZ10 on an adventure of some sort out of its element. Not sure the wife will approve, but life is short. Cheers lads !

[@oldmanonapan7678]

Stathams reaction jumping on the Honda said it all. Cheers Guys

[@basildog6179]

I really enjoyed watching this. Two down to earth bikers having fun and motorcycling. Thank you.

[@stitch3163]

Thank you Al and Mossy. Truly enjoyed the 2 part series.

[@tigerick7291]

The Goldwing dash looks like a robot dog and the mirrors are its ears. Once you've seen that you can never unsee it.🤖🐶

[@roadglide]

And the BMW dash looks outdated by 11 years. 😂

[@eddiebenzz]

Bwahahaha !! 🤣🤣

[@KrikkitWarlord]

That singing at 10:10, had me in proper stitches... Who doesn't sing along to that song like that :D

[@mikyGTT]

When that Scooby was next to you and the engine was revved....that was one of the dirtiest laughs I've ever heard ! Top boys, thank you.

[@deanduplessis832]

You guys deserve alot more views and subscribers for the effort and time that goes into making these videos. Thoroughly enjoy it, guys. Big up from South Africa.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Thanks. Appreciated

[@wretchedrider2157]

Love this! More Goldwing action for the future!! So glad you've learned to accept the majesty of 6cyl tourers, lads.

[@KaneBoggis]

That view at the end before the cut before ten miles from lands end was insane. This looks like an awesome way to spend a few days.

[@niborski2997]

That's going down Countisbury Hill towards Lynmouth on the A39 North Devon. Fabulous road on the edge of Exmoor.

[@GarryMcGovern]

I spent 9 months after uni working as a 'chippie labourer' on the MOD construction site back in the early 90's, mad hearing you mentioning all those bars and clubs from back in the day that are still there now. Thekla was my favourite haunt back in those days: good times!

[@RCFunEveryday]

Glad you enjoyed my local biking roads, the ride up Hartside then back down the other side is just fantastic, even better on something a bit more sporty on a nice summers day.

[@richardhenderson2650]

"Put yourself out the misery and get the plane!" 🤣

[@SamVBikes]

"Not going to open the garage and get a Casey Stoner" has got to be the best description of looks I've ever heard!

[@edgerat]

Moss talking about having a shit.... gets me every time!

[@scottfrancis8502]

Nice to see for once a video from down our way, Landsend. Another fantastic relief from lockdown

[@TheTorkerman]

Amazing how bikes that seem so similar on paper can feel and behave so very differently from the riders perspective. Great comprehensive review fellas.

[@notafanatic]

21:06 Do all Amazon drivers start the day with a 4 pack of Heineken?!!?

[@jbuckley2546]

Just the good ones.

[@HalfdeadRider]

@Bunnyshooter 223 For pennies!

[@MagicMANX]

WTF, I was thinking the same, and those are BIG cans, a 470ml each... wow...

[@wales2wheeler686]

He said they had about 250 drops a day, probably due to the alcohol.

[@Porkycheun]

Let's just hope it was a day off or something... 😂

[@roadglide]

The K16B is a beauty. Love the entire engines styling, rear light styling and integrated floor boards. But this bike still needs backlit handlebar switches for night riding, a badly needed update to it’s entire dash area and a saddle that allows for a removable back rest like the Gold Wing. As well an stylish OEM removable rear pillion pad and rack system. BMW, a premium company, still hasn’t or doesn’t want to figured this stuff out. Great job here Mates!

[@youwhatnow]

Great stuff. I wanted to buy a Goldwing Bagger with DCT but the panniers are too narrow for any kind of helmets. I found an ex-demo K1600B in new condition, saved a load of money and have never looked back. Full-face helmets fit in both panniers, 160 bhp, reverse, loads of gadgets, cruising and normal footrests, lightweight compared to the Goldwing and sits at 95mph all day with no effort. Both are amazing bikes.

[@trucker-d4161]

What’s the weight difference?

[@youwhatnow]

@@trucker-d4161 The BMW K1600B is about 330KG and the Goldwing bagger is 357KG. But if you want to store a helmet on the bike you'll need the full-blown Goldwing Tour which is 379KG. Modern Goldwings since about 2018 have a really nice colour TFT dash with Apple Car Play whereas the BMW dash is old-style. With BMW (Garmin) Navigator 6 you won't get lost. The Goldwing Bagger is definitely better looking in my opinion but if you buy a K1600B you will have plenty of spare cash for a hair transplant and some new duds.

[@trucker-d4161]

@@youwhatnow well..... have all of my hair, have a gl1800, coming from sport bikes, and still do a lot of off road with my vstrom, just telling you , you talk like the rest of the guys who have never ridden one. You have data in your head , but 0 experience. So bring on the wet behind the ears comments, Sunshine😂🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺

[@youwhatnow]

@@trucker-d4161 LoL Nice retaliation! I test rode a couple of Goldwing Tours, one with and one without DCT. Very impressive machines but as stated earlier I bought a K1600B instead. I've got a couple of other bikes and passed my test in 1977, so have owned a few others over the years. Still got quite a lot of hair but there was about a £10k difference between the K1600B with 1,000 miles on the clock and a comparable Goldwing Tour. I like having money more than saying goodbye to it, so took the cheapskate option. Never ridden a Vstrom but almost bought a GS after trying a few from Maidenhead Bahnstormer while my RnineT racer S was being serviced. Decided off-road wasn't my thing but respect to anyone who does it on a big bike. I bought a touring (well Bagger based on a tourer) bike because I like covering road miles and carrying stuff around. There is a bit of turbulence at 110+ which I think is due to the wide panniers. On balance, having big panniers is more useful to me than trying to keep up with sports bikes although after a few hours I reckon I will cover more miles than faster bikes due to 300 mile range tank and very little wind hitting the head and body to cause tiredness. Something I didn't hear mentioned in the 44Teeth video is the K1600B has quickshift Pro gears so you only need the clutch for stopping and starting. Changing up and down the gears once you're on the move without using the clutch actually feels smoother than the Goldwing, but you still need to use your left foot which isn't necessary on the DCT Hondas. Coming back to your question about weight I think DCT adds a few pounds above the normal weight but I dunno how much. Hope something I wrote was of some use and not all annoying! Cheers.

[@trucker-d4161]

@@youwhatnow 😂just having fun, the BMWs for me in my opinion has lost a bit on their dependability, and their parts and repairs are crazy high. One can’t argue the track record of the gold wing, but time will tell on the new 18 re-do . Not many dealers around here In Minnesota. I’ve driven the k1600, no complaints on the ride and motor, crazy power. I think the gold wing for me, seems a better fit, feels smaller, sport mode is very exciting. I think the BMW seems way to techy for me, but the gold wing is getting like that also.

[@BadDadJoe1]

Loved the honest reviews. It makes me happy seeing a review from rainy to sunny rides. It would be rather enjoyable to ride with the two of you any day. Thank you for the slices of the trip! Beautiful, even when a little wet.

[@lakegeneva4851]

Thank you for this series, especially given the crazy period. Lands End looks like a good destination from Switzerland on my Bagger! Nice to see that you both finally you get the idea for baggers!

[@adamward2520]

Best one liner "where on the motorway and its shit" 🤣🤣

[@Timmayytoo]

I had a K1600 GT, and a set of Galfer HH pads sorted the brakes out quite well. I got rid of it cuz the clutch was wonky and had like 5mm of useful travel which made low speed riding a sketchy proposition, but there was no way to adjust the clutch, and I couldn't pick it up by myself. After my second tip over I decided it was time to get a lighter bike. But I miss that engine.

[@johnwatt6863]

What an inspiration! 1800 miles in the middle of a British winter. Cap doffed guys. Sounded like real fun and slog in parts but who'd have thought those two whales would work over those cold long miles. Might not be optimal but there's something to be said for quiet roads and off-season hotel bookings? Makes me want to brush off the frost and get out there. Just one thing, guys. As someone from the northern reaches (Edinburgh), heated vests are highly recommended. Keeps the core warm and feeds a smug sense besting the elements. Great vid, great chat. See you in Vladivostok.

[@mickgixxer3014]

Simply put. Just brilliant !!! Loved watching every minute.

[@satchitysatch]

Excellent work chaps, that Goldwing away from the lights! Ooooooooft!

[@xjeffyb4656]

This is why cruisers are fun bc you slow down just enough to really enjoy the world that your in. You can still be a hoon but you can enjoy it in comfort.

[@Bigyin600]

Cracking video as always but even better to have some decent content in these winter months. A686 is a superb road and during most of the year a fave for the local mobile camera vans as people on bikes like to enjoy the road . Loved the "sport mode" launch by Al on the Honda . Woooooaaaaaahh, hahahahahaha did you see that spinning all the way" ...top work :)

[@mwill986]

Nice trip down memory lane. Used to live on Ashley down road right by Gloucester Road. Sporty was my favourite. Bristol flyer was a treat. Golden lion by the prison, John Cabot and the (w) anchor .

[@matthewoliver9055]

That Beemer sounds great when you open it up, oh and join the A1 from the M62 head south towards Doncaster and you will that shop on your North bound carriageway, there's a Gregg's there too 😉

[@quinnrider]

I love Bristol... stayed there from 1996 to 2005... Best years of my life. Lakota... what a club...many a night in there with Roni Size

[@ridersparadise2299]

If you buy Goldwing outside of Europe or US, you don't get any navigation. Just a surplus in the price. At BMW you can buy at least maps from Garmin.....

[@bazza8947]

Awesome guys!!! Glad to see you guys doing ads now, especially the way you did them without being annoying

[@mvee5944]

A Casey Stoner, lol, I spat my tea out over my laptop at that

[@alexhorky6454]

A686, Hartside. My patch and got to love it!

[@josephedmundreynolds4244]

Thanks you two. Complete escapism with plenty of laughs all watched from the comfort of my bed. Great content...👍👍👍👌

[@custommotor]

This is why I like my 2003 Goldwing. I bought it because I have had a wing in the past and my S1000RR isn't the best work or chores bike. The Goldwing is noticeably slower, but for being twice the weight it is still pretty agile. It will go through corners like a champ and feel completely planted. Not as fast as the S1000RR though. Funny thing is I prefer the S1000RR when there is water on ground. I know how much power that bike has and respect it. The Goldwing is so quite that you forget it has 120ftlbs of torque. I keep ending up going around 90 degree turns sideways.

[@DB71170]

Maybe do it again in the spring but on the classic bikes.... all three of you. Great content, love the intercom chat & feeling part of it. Thank you one & all.

[@doolar]

Ahhhh that was well needed. Thanks guys!

[@Piuriel]

Spot on time to upload this. Cheers :)

[@craigscott5566]

Can't beat a trip over heartside always a good time up there. Amazing in the summer you guys should come back.

[@pneumaroofingltd9468]

Another great video, even tho the weather looked hideous, can’t wait for the next one

[@Speedytrip]

Gone are the days where the goldwing cockpit looked like it came off a 90s honda Accord...they genuinely made it look good enough for someone who swore would never ride a goldwing, to consider one.

[@eb9826]

Cheers boys, immeasurable help in giving me the info I need for choosing which will be my next bike.

[@craigstanger4137]

Great video! Would be interesting to see those bikes getting the beans on a dry road! Feel lucky the have Hartside as a local run 🙂

[@FortyFourTeeth]

You are indeed a lucky bugger

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Really enjoyed these 2 episodes! Very glad ye got to make them :) Brilliant stuff lads.

[@stevebolt7132]

Can I say thanks guys...fabulous banter, bikes and Bristol too 😊

[@chrisgoblin4857]

I think the shop in question is on the industrial estate in Blaydon just over the Tyne on the Gateshead side. Used to go past it on the way to work most days before Lockdown hahaha.

[@glsracer]

I wish I could get the K1600 engine in the Goldwing. The Goldwing looks great for a big bike and the dash is really nice, it just needs a bit more top end and that amazing K1600 sound.

[@sk2283]

Thoroughly enjoyed - well done and thanks for the smiles in these depressing times 👍👍

[@professorfate5803]

Great series. Nice to see these type of trips during lockdown.

[@marcus577]

I watched this about a year ago. It was a pleasure watching this again. London Rider.

[@davidraeside3816]

Bit late to the party, but I loved this stuff… and could listen to these guys banter about bikes often. ESP at this time of year. Good work! Loved it 😊

[@Wats1984]

Great video!👍 those baggers seam great bikes for mile munching. Fair play for doing John o groats to lands end in winter!

[@lukasgemeindentraube7634]

Its incredible how good the Goldwing feels

[@andyfairchild2383]

Great video guys, thanks! So not my sort of bikes, but I’d love to try one for a weekend trip. I’m a bit older than you Al, my Lakota days (and Loco just down the road) were the mid ‘90s. Bloody great times 😊 Sad to say though, Lakota is being converted to flats in a year or so ☹️

[@mammocas]

Great video as usual! Don't agree with the somewhat anticlimatic feeling at the end, you don't need a reason to be anywhere, every trip big or small should give you a sense of achievement - you made it! That's what motorcycling is about!

[@motoshan]

"you're not gonna walk into the garage and get a Casey Stoner" 🤣 I'm in tears

[@Whos-That-Guy]

I will never look at Casey the same.....

[@motoshan]

@@Whos-That-Guy well I hope the only Casey Stoner you have to look at is your own 😂

[@belcher24]

Fair play lads. Great content in the middle of this pandemic. Something to keep the spirits up. Cheers!

[@maybe5883]

ECU reflash for the wing fixes the sport mode twitchy throttle. You can run it in manual too.

[@MyPaulo1988]

Brilliant couple of videos. I’d love to see you guys do more on cruisers/tourers/baggers

[@MarJay1980]

I just came back on here to say that I really enjoyed this pair of videos. You make noises like you guys haven't done enough this year, but you've certainly kept me entertained. This pair about this trip particularly just gave me a warm glow. I don't think I'll ever own full dress tourers like these even when I'm getting on a bit but I just like the idea of taking a bike like this and hustling it around some (not too tight) twisties. Cruisers? No. Adventures? I know they can do it but I'm not interested. Tourers yeah I'd give it a go! Thanks for all you've done over the last year Fagan, Mossy, Boothy and Baron and I hope 2021 is better for all.

[@drewiediggler1]

A Honda salesman told me the bagger doesn't have traction control. Just rain mode. Not sure if it's true. It did sound like it was spinning up a bit. I almost high-sided myself in to Loch Lomond on an 1800 F6C a few years ago, so it's somewhat of interest to me! Those roads get hellish greasy in Scotland 😅

[@bobdumbell]

Cracking set of vids, looking to swop my R1200rt for possibly a goldwing - think I'm convinced - 5'8" medium build was/am concerned about the weight , but not so much now! thanks guys brilliant

[@volt8684]

Fantastic entertaining and engaging, watched several times. Keep it coming, great chemistry adds to entertainment

[@TheSpectre223]

Great stuff boys, another really enjoyable, relaxed vibe throughout. I'd love to see more with this host combo

[@fattymcgee123]

Took my dads 'wing off road once. Unintentionally. Went wide, rode it out and back onto the highway. Luckily the dirt was flat. Hard to go from a bike 400lb's lighter to a 'wing, but the ride off road was pretty plush.

[@streadypierre]

Hi guys, a massive thank you, what a fantastic, enjoyable and thoroughly entertaining journal of your road trip, kin mint 👌

[@ReferenceFidelityComponents]

Great effort in horrid weather lads! My favourite road ever is Porlock to Lynmouth. Feels like coming home every time. The beemer is hidious looking....almost like they all sat down around the engine and rolling chassis saying "das is gut yah?" Then just threw the rest at it from the parts bin. The Wing is epic...really pretty, compact and sorted. Being a honda it won't go wrong either. Shame they cost as much as a small planet! Handling on the beemer....would that be tyre choice and pressures? They are known for putting some awful oem hoops on like the gsa's shod with panicky 3's!

[@jamesdownie2152]

I wonder how long it will be before Google / KZbin have a full "virtual reality interactive" experience so that we can all enjoy the fun and arse clenching moments of riding bikes like these. Now that really would be amazing!!

[@samjoentess9168]

You went down the A9 !!!The worst road in Average speed Hell! surrounded by the best roads in Britain with hardly any Speed Cameras.You and Mossy pure gold😀

[@gretchensghost]

I'm too cold and depressed with shit weather to enjoy these at the moment.

[@johnktm950]

Hartside in December, lucky it wasn't covered in snow, local favourite that road, hope they get the new cafe built soon.

[@Whos-That-Guy]

That maybe be some of the best scenery I've seen from the UK.... We are spoilt here is AUS. Although Australian citizens are not allowed to cross state boarders atm BUT international visitors can pick any state they want and bring as much virus as they need. We will even put you up in a 5 star hotel for 2 weeks! Sorry had to get that out of my system.

[@neil2wheels876]

Love the trip down memory lane in Bristol. You missed out The Maze in Stokes Croft. What a drum and bass dive that was.

[@SausageKnowlesy]

Cheers guys..all your hard work putting these videos out is really appreciated ✊🏻

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Thanks Alex

[@manccescapades4671]

Well done men. Really enjoyed those 2 movies.

[@MaxUtley]

Loving this .... (from sunny Hong Kong). That weather though ... hideous. Done that route myself, although rode up west of Wales, Lakes and Islands of Scotland and down the east of UK. Surprised by the positive views on the Goldwing. I got overtaken by a K1600 whilst faffing about on Stelvio Pass on my KTM 990 SMT. The shame of it.

[@Josh-se2sj]

North Yorkshire Dales, some roads there, shame you didn’t get to Devils Bridge, brew van is shut now anyway 😆

[@dereknevill]

Epic trip guys. On 2 amazing machines. Wouldn't like to think about running costs. Fuel tires servicing etc. But well ridden in the middle of frikin winter. Great ride.

[@oklahomahank2378]

I test rode the BMW bit don’t really recall the brakes. I ended up with a 2018 Goldwing and it has ferocious brakes.

[@jbird330]

Brilliant, just brilliant, what a blast watching you guys, thank you......

[@_Makanko_]

Definitely should take your time on that kind of trip, it's great. Two great bikes, the looks on the beemer are atrocious though you won't mind sitting on it and revving it, that engine is great. I guess Honda has got it down to a T though. Cheers guys and cheers Muc-off.

[@graemesimpson135]

You're right! You don't have to immediately think abroad to find good roads! But you do if you want to find good roads with no speed cameras, good weather, cheap hotels, less traffic...............

[@1998TDM]

Out of all the shite that 2020 has thrown at us there is some gold. This trip is gold, cheers lads.

[@Aspire198]

This series has really changed my view of these bikes. I still wouldnt buy 1, mainly due to price, but If I had the chance I'd givem ago.