GL1100 Goldwing Double Restoration Movie

[@andrewstones2921]

Wow.. what an incredible job, and oh how much better it looked in blue (my opinion). The real winner was the buyer of such a lovingly restored bike.

[@MichaelLivingston-me]

That's a beautiful work. I just wish my friend (Korean War veteran) was still around to see it. He owned a Honda 1100 Aspencade. I had the 1100 V-Twin. We rode all over Florida together. I'm still around, but I'm the next generation (Vietnam era veteran). Paul began to have problems with the 4 carburetor system and ordered an aftermarket single carburetor system and manifold. While the bike was disassembled, he had to struggle with cancer treatments. For a few years, he was clear, but the treatments and advancing years weakened him. A man that had been riding motorcycles for over 50 years had to give them up. Sadly, the motorcycle never got put back together. Just like a Goldwing, he was greater than the sum of his parts.

[@raccafracca940]

Thank you for documenting this journey and allowing me the opportunity to watch it. After 48 years of life, I'm finally now a motorcycle enthusiast and recently became the proud owner of a 1985 Honda Goldwing Interstate 1200. In the short 1.5 years that I've owned it I've taken it on a 1200 mile round trip from Boise, ID, to Portland, OR via Mt. St. Helens. I've never done any restoration work before, but would like to with this bike and give it the TLC it deserves.God bless you and your family.

[@servicarrider]

Movie maker, worlds best voice for narrator, master mechanic, restoration specialist, painter, fabricator, electrician, historian, keeper of the peace (wife). Is there anything that you can't do? Well done. Well done, indeed.

[@earcandyengineering6389]

Thanks for the nice words. I appreciate it.

[@cerealtiller]

All the 4 Cylinder Wings are Beautiful Machines...and the Valkyrie....your Restorations are commendable...and obviously Gave you great Pleasure... Thank you for this Record of the Painstaking Restoration(s)....

[@georgecostanza2695]

Those 1100 and 1200 'Wings are classics definitely worthy of restoration. Glad you got to feeling better and thanks for saving that beauty from the crusher, she looks gorgeous. Great choice in color, mission accomplished in keeping it current, reminds me of HD's battleship gray... if you hadn't said anything, I would never have thought it wasn't professionally painted in a down draft spray booth!!

[@duke3997]

Great video, I found a 81 myself and fell in love with it, had 36k original miles one owner, it had been sitting for about 8 yrs in its previous owners garage, dusty and. Minor rust, long story short I restored it completely, just as you did enjoyed for 5 years and sold it, I love Honda's, 5 of them, honda sets the standard for durability and dependability, anyways thanks for sharing and always keep 2 wheels down✌

[@garyfriedrick9941]

This gentleman's voice and disposition combined with the narrative of this rebuild-I cannot imagine a more perfect union. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you, Sir.

[@drewgormley6933]

I think this is one of the most professionally created walk throughs. Truly enjoyed this sir. Thank you.

[@martinmccann8975]

I really enjoyed this . Just bought an 83” gl1100 trike looking to be restored so this will be my first real restoration.thanks for uploading this video footage.

[@stevehutchinson9779]

I just bought a 1983 Honda gl 1100 . Watching this video gives me inspiration. Well done on the video. And awesome songs and voice..

[@joshnelson5619]

You have received a lifetime subscriber. I would LOVE to sit down and talk old goldwings with a beer in hand with you.

[@earcandyengineering6389]

Daddy daughter Garage thanks for the nice comments. I need to do another project and create another new video soon. Lately it’s been transmitters and tower sites, but a new project will come in time.

[@anonimous2451]

@@earcandyengineering6389 Been there too Randy but no longer doing towers and transmitters. Nice story and being as how I live on the East Coast of FL down by your neck o the woods, it would be inspirational to sit and talk if you could find the time. No pressure whatsoever. I want to do this exact thing to my 83 Interstate. My blue of choice is the blue streak pearl from Mopar that has been discontinued lately. Sure do love that color. Not many ol wings were even painted blue. Mine is the Candy Wineberry and I do like it ok. Anyway, Same as Josh, I am a subscriber. Beer, Steak, good ol environment...............something relaxing to pick your brain and discuss Lucy would be entertaining for me.

[@davidk1579]

Great job, my dream bike has always been a older Style Goldwing, well I now am the owner of a 1985 Honda goldwing limited edition 1200cc with a new stater, I always mention that due to it being a bad point of that model. I live in Oregon and plan on doing a long trip that includes FL. To visit family. Who knows maybe we will bump in to each other on the road. God Bless and keep the shinny side up.

[@Kevin_747]

I'm new to Goldwings and learning all I can. Your video gave me a great look at how they are built. The next owner got more than a motorcycle from you, he got part of you that will always be part of the bike. Glad you got your dream bike to replace the GW. Great video. Kevin, Louisville,KY.

[@truthbtold8040]

I have that same exact bike. It was sitting in a Houston motorcycle used bike shop and the owner damn near gave it to me at a price to get it out of the way. No restoration needed. It was a garage kept with less than 70k miles when, I got it 3 years ago. I put a complete Aspencade rear box set on it. Good bike and will roll forever. The only problem was like most of them. Those headers rust out.

[@danfarrell8958]

I had an 83 Goldwing Interstate, loved it, gave it to my son when we moved to Florida, it was a sad sight the next time we saw it. You did a great job, I was always afraid to try and paint mine, it was rootbeer color too.

[@anonimous2451]

Got one o those, but, it will no longer be Rootbeer Brown. Aspencade turned street fighter and new owner gets pick of color.

[@mgwgeneral6467]

Nice work! That’s a huge undertaking! I miss mine. But when the kids came along.... well ....... nice work and great entertaining documentary!

[@billwalker4158]

I'm surprised you were able to part with her after putting so much work and love into this bike the new owner is a lucky man

[@joegallagher9654]

Wow…amazing job….im so impressed…..I wish I knew you personally…..I have an 83 aspencade… I’m orig owner….bike still runs great….. parts are a problem but always find somewhere online used…..having the same bike for 40 years is not the norm but I just could not part with it….. I grew up riding her….i have had other wings during this time including a new 24 automatic I just got 2 weeks ago….but when I get on my 83 I am 25 yrs old again…what a feeling…. Thanks for the video….you were awesome

[@thebreadcolonist]

Wow man your voice is amazing 👏 hahahaha!! Then the credits roll and you did a bunch of the music too and the restoration was great to watch. Wow I am thoroughly impressed!! Great job!! Also that Valkyrie is awesome too!

[@billwalker4158]

Wow great story and you did a great job not once but twice much respect brother

[@ThrillaPark]

That was fun. Great job on the bike and storytelling!

[@robheathcote8561]

absolutly brilliant vid, thank you for sharing

[@eddyraye5825]

AMAZING BUILD... YOU ARE A REAL PRO AT RESTORATION... GREAT VIDEO TOO... THANKS FOR POSTING...

[@chrisrichardson7217]

What a great story telling voice!

[@tennwingman3350]

Sir, Scooter will surely be missed. He MC'd a couple of events for our GWRRA group here in Tennessee and I had a great time. He was larger than life ! RIP Scooter and enjoy your new WINGS!

[@earcandyengineering6389]

Richard Griffin Scooter and I used to come do dances for Spring Fling in Pigeon Forge. We would bring our smaller bikes and ride all day and then play music for the GWRRA at night. Done of my favorite memories. Scooter on a XL600 and me on an old 1978 Honda Twinstar we had restored. They would fit in the truck and all the sound and lights were in the trailer.

[@EpicLEGOmaster]

So well told. Thank you for sharing. Wish I could buy you a beer and hear your stories! Peace from across the pond.

[@susannnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

Brilliant work and saved a great bike twice well done great video

[@jordanelkins9801]

Bravo! I'm restoring my '78 GL1000 and this was a HUGE inspiration! Also, If you aren't narrating for a living, you should look into it. Great job, brother!

[@earcandyengineering6389]

I worked on the air in radio for nearly 20 years. I became friends with Scooter Davis in the video while we were working in radio together. I am a engineer now working mostly on tower sites around Nashville TN, but I still do a little voice work for a friends station in Kentucky a couple times a month. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@jordanelkins9801]

@@earcandyengineering6389 Haha that's awesome. It sounds like it! Your welcome.

[@sovereignentity4924]

Both You Sir & Wife are True Professionals..! This video was a true joy to watch... Learned to appreciate this specific model bike even more now... & May your dear friend who was your inspiration R.I.P...🙏☝️ This Honda Model seems to have been around quite some and made quite an impression quite a few folk...👍😉🙂🇺🇸🙏

[@garrycastle3027]

Great video. I am also in Kentucky and trying to get the motivation to restore my own 1980 GL 1100 that's been in my garage unused since 2002. I think I will start on it.

[@mrkeopele]

nice choices, i cringed at the blue, but when finished TOTALLY SOLD, GREAT JOB!

[@randyking9138]

I'm still riding my 1980 Goldwing and I was just bouncing around the idea of restoring it as it's starting to look a bit tired, just like it's owner. Might just get to it this year. But I just about cried after I saw the first restoration wasted so badly, however I like the new colour better. Good job.

[@anonimous2451]

Felt the same way.

[@charliewilcher5988]

awww that poor bike but hey she went to a great home and had lots of tlc and love great video thank you

[@kiprandom7208]

Your buddy Scooter is smiling at ya from beyond

[@rockngpa5094]

Great video and story and thanks for sharing and maybe inspiration for others to do same ...

[@joemcgraw5529]

absolutely beautiful !!! what a nice restoration !!!

[@leemcqueen2344]

Thinking of buying my first wing, an old gl 1200. I dont know why but i love these old wings.

[@kylemoseley2239]

I have one for sale 85 GL 1200 limited edition one of the first fuel-injected Gold Wings fuel pump went out on it so it's been sitting up for years in a shop

[@soyews]

Nice Video... Repainting my 1980 GL1100 Black with dark cherry flake in the clear coat.

[@yanscafe]

I love your stories on that bike

[@sriram2711]

This video deserves more views

[@663rainmaker]

You encourage and Bless me... I just got two 1984?GL1200 Gopd Wings... sounds like my bikes ! 4-21-2020 Rusty and Dusty ! Two Bikes for the price of one !

[@mr2percent4life]

Fort Walton! That's my hometown. I'll be there on my wing this weekend.

[@JohnSmith-yw4bh]

This guy could narrate anything

[@jacquesmeilleur9650]

Now that's a labour of love!!

[@motorx225]

First I would like to say I don't know how anyone could give the video a thumbs down. Awesome video sorry about your friend scooter. Great bike great story nice work all the way around.

[@earcandyengineering6389]

motorx225 There is always one or two. I also wonder if some are accidental. Thanks for watching.

[@jasonpowell92]

NICE good job top notch work !!!👍🙂🐱

[@beardbeardsly2879]

I just bought a 1981 gl1100 today as my first bike. needs some tlc. but im excited to start the restoration process

[@gnagsaar_]

Great story and project!!

[@kyles280]

I love the video! I have to say, seeing all those nuts and bolts in the tray is scary!! 😂👍

[@isbemorph]

7:06 .. is this for real?? I think this parts must be a satire, like who would remember where do all these bolts go?!?

[@bobjohnson1818]

THANKS! GREAT VIDEO.

[@patrickbodine9252]

This is all too familiar to me. I restore old Goldwings as well. Fun stuff! Oh, and I like to ride 'em too!😉

[@anonimous2451]

I would love to restore mine, I have a basket case 82 Aspencade and a 83 Interstate. The 83 just needs some TLC and maybe a nice repaint of the Candy Wineberry. I am not afraid of working on it, but, I am nowhere near capable of the knowledge level needed.

[@theriderdtm8650]

Good job "Sir"👍👍👍

[@kevinroundtree97]

I like how the bikes look without. All the fairings on them

[@danfarrell8958]

The naked gl1100 looks great but that is a great fairing and does an excellent job keeping the rain off you as long as your moving.

[@mohammedbahrani2899]

Will done amazing work 👏👏👏

[@gooptroop124]

Any insight on the carburetor success? What manual/info source did you use to guide you through assembly? I have an '83 Interstate and it'll run if I have the throttle engaged but it won't idle. Do I need to have the air intake completely installed on the carb? I kept the air intake filter box off to more easily remove the carb.

[@zosxavius]

Sorry about your friend Scooter man. Beautiful wing!

[@hermanrushing9671]

I WOULD HAVE LIKED TO SEE MORE OF THE ENGINE WORK : I Picked Up One Recently and I Figured That The Fuel System is Pretty Much Step one. I Want to Get it Running Before I Do Much of Anything Else !

[@earcandyengineering6389]

I didn’t do a lot of engine work. Removed the heads for painting. Replaced head gaskets, timing belts, starter and rebuilt carbs. I also replaced clutch on the first restoration. I didn’t replace any rings or bearings inside engine. Never split the engine block. I did a complete overhaul years ago on a 1981 CB 900 custom. I’m not gonna do that again unless I have to.

[@tommerson5121]

Beautiful job. How did you get the engine cases so shiny?

[@earcandyengineering6389]

Urethane paint and clear coat.

[@MarcoMartinez-ck9vq]

I just found one posted for 600.00 with clean title and everything. Needs a little love but is all there. Good deal or? Iv been wondering what it would look like cafe style. Any ideas? Would it look good or is a bust!

[@kyles280]

Great video! How much did the project cost? I also have one I’m going to start on

[@joemcgraw5529]

I have a 86 interstate it has been sitting in our garage for 12 years ,it hasnt been started in 10 years i know ,I was told that the seals and gaskets are more likely dried up ,my question is do you think it worth trying to get it running again I do have mechanical abilities and have had motor bikes most of my life ,this bike was my wifes fathers anyways im thinking of draining the oil changing plugs and maybe a few drops of oil down the spark plugs holes ,is there anything you can think of that really needs to be checked before I try to start it ?

[@240zron]

Nice job

[@KCostelloe]

You are unbelievable!!

[@mbpplus1811]

Real love.

[@danfarrell8958]

1983 is the best year for the gl1100, twin calipers caliper brakes up front, the comstar wheels are replaced with a one piece cast wheels. The foot brake is linked with one front caliper and rear brake.

[@tomweir3857]

I agree, 84 on is the hardest to look at but nice to work on

[@cerealtiller]

@@tomweir3857 I own an '86 and think it is the best looking model of 'wing......but the '83 1100 is the best wing to ride....

[@jseden]

Great looking bike! I recently found myself a cheap running and titled 81 gl1100 that I've been getting back to road Worthy condition. Not interested in a full restoration yet, just a cheap, reliable long distance Machine.

[@jessebell1775]

dude i love the music

[@alex-thangnguyen2746]

I think 1999 is the first restoration I have seen on this motorcycle on the internet. However, someone may have done some work prior to that date.

[@piyushdahiya2430]

Amazing

[@thegaff1888]

Really enjoyed your videos. What are you up to these days?

[@earcandyengineering6389]

I am the Director of Engineering for a Radio Broadcasting company. I fix transmitters, audio equipment, some computer work and the occasional broken toilet. I still have the 2001 Valkyrie Interstate. The video for that and the sound system are on this channel. Because of work, the Valkyrie has been neglected. I just ordered a new battery, choke cable and new rear drive seals. I still have to order a new rear tire. I am also going to redo the sound system again. One of the amps has a bad switch so it’s a good excuse to build something new. I am weird I guess. I enjoy working on it about as much as riding it since my best friend and riding partner passed away a few years back. He left me his 1989 Goldwing. It has 185,000 miles and is still 7 hours away in the town I moved from in March. My wife and I along with another couple are driving to pick it up next weekend.

[@thegaff1888]

@@earcandyengineering6389 thanks for the update! Maybe another vid of the valk and the work you do on it? I too have an '89 wing and two '81s. I love them and enjoy the work as much as the ride as well, but my wife wishes I'd just have one. She's probably right. Lol. Anyway, I'm subscribed and would love little updates here and there. You're a very interesting guy with a golden voice. Cheers! Barry

[@anonimous2451]

oh mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn, I can do a lot to a motorcycle but splitting the case is out of my comfort zone by a long way. ever think about a side hustle? on this engine rebuild is remarkably well done..... but the parts are not as easy to come by when you do this.

[@timojokela4554]

HU hu. What kind passion of that bike.

[@ronwoudenberg2294]

The GL1100 was one of Honda's better bikes. My '82 never missed a beat. Bulletproof over many high-speed miles on the Interstate as well as scraping floorboards on the Tail of the Dragon.

[@jasonpowell92]

Talent

[@kevnjeanne]

I'll bet you wish you had stored that beautiful machine indoors and covered it ? I have always treated my Wings like they are precious gems.

[@lifeistoshortgottobeoptimi8707]

Awesome

[@jered2177]

Great video,are you still in FWB?

[@earcandyengineering6389]

No, recently moved to Nashville.

[@daiburt1833]

I'm sorry you lost you're friend but that bike is a fitting tribute to his memory

[@scottgarner7290]

many will see this as genius, me included

[@ACoustaDC]

What.... No wheelie shot?

[@robertharrison4311]

Basket case Gl1100 Is my new jig saw bike

[@SteveB-hy2ci]

Marty stoffers "wild goldwings"

[@cavebeastdemon3631]

Same thing, except 2003 VTX 1800 bought new. I am just finishing it up.

[@hermanrushing9671]

SWEEET !

[@JSAFIXIT]

I never understand how people can take all of the nuts and bolts in a bucket, then get them all back where they belong.

[@earcandyengineering6389]

Once in a while you have an extra or one you can’t find. So many are the same and others are unique. It takes a minute and I sort them by section.

[@nolanmods7172]

I was sad for you that you had to get rid of her!!

[@rubo1964]

great video.Looking to buy one of those old wings.Please next time use a face mask when painting.

[@rotax636nut5]

You are just like me

[@andrei_vrn]

Три жизни

[@peter455sd]

It looked nice,before...

[@Tigerfire75]

You got rid of the wrong bike in my opinion but I understand why.

[@janstolk486]

Nice video , just the music is so laud !