Honda Discontinues Goldwing?? (Yamcast Ep. 86)

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[@ilovecheeseburgers7462]

Right to repair is a good thing for the end consumer. Especially when a product is out of warranty. Private repair shops will have access to dealer level diagnostic tools and parts. And provide a competitive repair cost.

[@michaelconner9796]

YZTrails89: "All bikes are fun" Cake e-bike: "Hold my beer."

[@willyjimmy8881]

Need to stop calling electric bikes "zero emission". That they definately are not. "Deferred emissions" is more accurate.

[@burnttoast9890]

They mean zero tailpipe emissions

[@arksrandom5968]

@@burnttoast9890 bro he knows that, he's talking about how energy for the bikes are still coming from a non environmentally renewable energy source

[@squaaaaak3178]

@@arksrandom5968 so are petrol bikes, but they ALSO emit from the tailpipe. And need catalytic converters, coolant, etc etc.

[@arksrandom5968]

@@squaaaaak3178 I didn't say they werent

[@thelevelrider64]

BINGO!!!

[@dviljoen]

Rush's Red Barchetta will really be about a kid that finds an old GoldWing in a barn.

[@dainjohnson3355]

I strip away the old debris, that hides a shining bike. A gleaming red Honda from a better managed time. We’ll fire up the winning engine, responding with a purr.

[@acdc374]

Better vanished time

[@coldandaloof7166]

Farmers run into this a lot with Tractors. John Deer and a few others have been fighting the release of the diagnostic information because they don't want Farmers fixing thier own stuff AFTER the warranty expires. They still want all the service fees and crap.

[@izzy8609]

Honestly if it's anymore complicated than an oil change or bleeding brake lines I don't even want to attempt it because I use my bike as a commuter. if I decide to take the initiative and work on it when it's my day off and it isn't resolved before my work day I'm screwed; so I might as well take it to someone who knows wtf they're doing. Alot of people have a stigma around you not being mechanically inclined and I get it self sufficient owner and all that but at the same time if it's too much for me. Personally I'd better be safe than sorry.

[@easley421]

I've got a buddy who would literally die if he had to turn his own wrenches.

[@izzy8609]

@@easley421 I'm npt opposed to learning these things but I can't justify it being on my main mode of transportation lol. Maybe I should buy a beater bike off Craigslist and learn the basics on that 🤔 idk. I also learn better in person and I doubt my local mechanic wants me eavesdropping everytime he services my bike.

[@9999plato]

Harley had been denying the warranty if owners had modified their newer bikes. Some people had complaints that even by installing Harleys own Screaming Eagle parts they had violated the emissions system therefore if there was engine damage, tough crap. This was on the Milwaukee 8 engine bikes.

[@RTJsims]

Spite’s resting biker face is a hilarious companion to the video title.

[@rbdshadow7272]

the better RBF lmao

[@splintersparten9989]

Love the podcast! Keep them coming!

[@sirputtsalot6597]

Nah, the 1990's were the golden age. The decade started with the RC30 and ZR-7R, and ended with the R1 and R7. In the middle the had the Ducati 916, CBR900RR, RC45... just too many to count.

[@easley421]

A few years into the 2000's was nuts as well. Full power of modern bikes, none of the electronic aids.

[@mike.thomas]

Re “downgrading”, I just added a DRZ400s to my BMW R1200GSA and Indian FTR, and I think if I had to keep just one bike it would be the DRZ (of course, this could be “latest bike syndrome”). It’s so basic, and fun, and basically OK to good at everything. It’s like a puppy dog. It helps that I’m not a total speed demon, but I agree that shifting a lot more adds to the fun. I also love the super light weight (compared to my other steeds). Can’t wait to get the Seat Concepts saddle on. That will help!

[@praneetk1991]

29:44 I will come back to this moment when I've shit my pants with you having convinced me to jump to a 2nd hand 2015 Speed Triple, from a CBR 250r.

[@NYBlues]

Hey Guys... love these Yamcasts! So not going to post links in your comments but there's a couple of yt vids test riding and reviewing a specific RE Interceptor 650 modded by Hitchcocks Motorcycles. They've installed S&S Cycle's 865cc big bore conversion kit which takes the standard 78mm bore to 90mm and raises compression from 9.5:1 to 11:1. They've also added a stage 2 performance camshaft, new exhaust with intake filter, and power commander to deal with ECU. The bike now has a max power of 65 at 6,000 RPM with max torque of 62 at about 4,500 RPM produced on rear wheel dyno which seems quite impressive. Hitchcocks has the 865cc kit in raw form for sale as well as bolt on version they've created already fitted into set of cylinders with machined cylinder barrels and matched pistons. The latter altho at a more premium cost, makes upgrading exceptionally easier for the beginner motorcycle diy'er wrencher. They also stock performance clutch kits for RE 650's as well for better clutch feel, bite, and longevity, especially when upgrading the engines power. Anyway, there's so much aftermarket support for the RE 650's now and accessories galore! I'd really love to see you guys install some cool mods to the give away Interceptor and fix a few of it's weak points too.

[@bcab7955]

I'm out in Bangkok right now and a local here has a new RE Meteor 350 in yellow and wow, what a cool looking little bike.

[@jasonfabo7126]

I'm surprised you said these aren't as watched as usual. I always watch these, at least the news part

[@colefetters7253]

This was the biggest bummer of an episode, hearing about emissions regulations and the models that the Japanese manufacturers are cancelling. I understand the need to move away from gasoline ICE, but Electric vehicles are so depressing. I wish that we would continue to explore hydrogen fuel then manufacturers have the option between a hydrogen ICE or fuel cells, and in either case, we can have similar infrastructure to our gasoline system, and we might still have engines that go boom.

[@ViciousTheNeko]

Absolutely agree here. I feel like if they stop making gas motorcycles then the majority of people will just stop riding and racing entirely in enough time. Electric is just so soulless and depressing I just don't think I could even consider spending any kind of real time playing with that kind of toy. No more revs no more noise more banging gears and dumping the clutch. No more bikes. IMHO.

[@RandomPerson-vf3ld]

Motorcycles do not need to go electric. We could ride motorcycles until the end of time and it wouldn't make one damn bit of difference to thee environment.

[@willyjimmy8881]

Why is there a need to get away from gasoline? And I'm being serious. Because someone else said so? And before you say because oil is limited or global warming, do you have tangible proof of either of those things being true?

[@thinless4439]

I wanted a little lighter bike than my 99 Dyna Superglide. Being 69 years old I thought I should go for something tame. So I bought a 2019 FTR with 800 miles on it. Wasn't planning on it but when I rode it, it felt so good and exciting. At 6 foot 2 and 250 lbs it takes a lot of power to crate me around. :)

[@dimitrirao3181]

Hey yam, an idea for the interceptor, get those 60s racebike fairing kit and put the performance ss parts in and it would be really cool cafe racer "sport" bike

[@kell7195]

Big bore kit, cam, air cleaner, straight through pipes and cans and booster plug or flash ecu, not so sure about the fairings - the GT would be better suited for that, would be an interesting and straightforward build.

[@user-nu9gi7mt9d]

I read the same article you had on the Japanese bikes being discounted. Due Japan's emissions regulations, they will stop producing wings for Japan. They will continue to build for export sales with the DCT being the only transmission available in the next few years.

[@VeritasEtAequitas]

They used to be built in the USA too, somewhere in the south

[@user-nu9gi7mt9d]

@@VeritasEtAequitas Marysville Ohio

[@Rogan_Dorn]

Oh no Papa Yam's caterpillar ran off!

[@DmenDuroRider]

I love the list videos!

[@gatlinguts]

I don’t want to live in a world without my ICE momo. I might need the toe trigger conversion for my 12 gauge if what you say is true.

[@Nortio]

I'm actually sad about the goldwing. I'm only 25 and have never owned a bike before. Did ride my brother's r3 and a dirt bike when I was a kid but planning to finally get a zx6r as my first bike next year but I know in the back of my mind I'd want a goldwing when I get a little older and stiffer. Edit: oh its only some models of goldwing not all of them. Good to know.

[@harshasathi2858]

I would suggest getting a ninja 400 first…. Wring the engine out for one or two years … then get a supersport

[@jackhayes3917]

Powerful first bike dude, recommend something smaller first.

[@John_Ridley]

Ditto the Ninja 400. I just bought a Z400 (naked Ninja) as my 4th bike - and I'm having a great time with it and learning a LOT. I am not afraid to push my boundaries on it (though I'm still very conservative) like I am with my ADV bike. I really should have started with a small bike. The 400 is so much fun I don't even know if I'll sell it in a year or two like I'd planned. If you ever want a GoldWing they'll be out there. They're almost all owned by old farts, and they don't get abused, and 200K miles isn't crazy in them so they'll be trickling back onto the market used for many years to come.

[@thomass6731]

wow i just watched your goldwing review vid yesterday too

[@hvymax]

The late 70's early 80's were the Golden Age!!! An 8ball, Skyline Drive nothing will ever be the same!!!

[@sanxi34]

I was thinking about "downgrading" from an FZ6 to an R7 because of the use-case of sport riding and track riding. After 7 courses on the FZ6 I said "fuck it!" and I just bought a 2009 R6r and within the week of buying it I went on a trackday with instructors. Best decision I have made so far. I don't know how long I'm going to keep the R6, but I have been bitten by the track-day on a supersport bug and I am even more hooked than before, if it's possible.

[@zoofergee]

you can pull my dino burner from my cold dead hands

[@hvymax]

KLR Krylon Lovers ride. When I go to any biker events I mock all the chrome cleaners. I'll run my bike through mud before arriving so clumps of mud are falling off when I pull in and tell them that the only thing I clean is the chain.

[@EZBlast]

That's the spirit guys!

[@RudeXII]

the surface is dead! yam got a real laptop!

[@aaronwinter447]

The Busa curve is real. Used to think they were so ugly, probably because of "craiglist" images of stretched and custom paint jobs, but came around to loving the Busa.

[@getty6974]

Considering the meme contest. My favourite comments on your channel, are the ones that havent even finished the video before commenting. As if they were chatting to you live.

[@seantnper881]

Papa yam I’m planning on getting an MT-07 soon! So excited!

[@graylunsford]

nice edit, Whitney!

[@TheHomeExpert5]

Harley is not saying if you modify the bike that the warranty is void, they are saying that if you take the bike to a motorcycle repair shop that is not a Harley-Davidson dealership, and even have them do regular maintenance, you void your warranty. And this is much worse.

[@ridelikebuu]

Yamaha covers the bike if u have an ECU flash as far as I know. Yamaha also has an INSANE warranty. As long as you use Yamalube oil, and Yamaha filters. They cover the engine for like 20 years or 100k miles....that says a lot ! You can even do the maintenance yourself, you just have to save the receipts for the oil change process.

[@carmakawzi]

I agree with slowHD. My first bike was a 01 yamaha vstar 1100 and it was amazing but unfortunately due to personal conflicts I had to sell it. My next bike I plan on tracking down an Mt07. It's perfect for what kind of riding I want to do. I used to want an R7 until I sat on one. I love them but I think the Mt would be a better fit. I would also love a 2nd bike being a good ol Indian or Harley or possibly a super moto. Too many to decide. I'd love to have a big enough garage and collect them all like pokemon

[@hvymax]

Yeah but that would be like doing the oil bypass on the KLR and then expecting a lunched bearing to be covered under warranty.

[@estern001]

I'm a dad in my late 50's and I resemble that remark!

[@Mansplainer411]

Hell yeah I made it into a yamcast!!! I love the work you guys do, love the videos, and I still love the DRZ and stand by my statement. It's a better motorcycle than your husky.

[@TexasSteele67]

Cruzin my Black on Black 19' DCT baby - never get rid of it !!!!

[@MrBeltaine]

Totally agree with the upgrade/downgrade concept. Presently have a Tiger 900 rally pro & love it. But I just get stupid when I see a speed triple or thruxton. And I drool endlessly when I see a tw200 or rokon. Pray for me

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

In Australia they are killing off the DR 650 and DRZ 400 ( not because of emissions in Australia but ABS ) we are more full on about that , that’s why we didn’t get the KLX300 - no ABS . Our emissions are about equivalent to Euro 4 - next year .

[@hvymax]

650 is the Goldilocks size. Will do anything you need a motorcycle for efficiently. Sport, adventure, cruiser etc.

[@82tonypr]

Going with the Upgrade/Downgrade. I have an '03 Victory V92c (Big 'ol lumbering 'Merican cruiser). I really want to get a naked-esque. Leaning towards an XSR because they just look Great, Plus on the MT platform basically.

[@earthlyng_official4599]

lol it IS an indian scout bobber... lol i got a chuckle out of that...

[@scarryomen1]

didnt think working on a still with grand pa back in the day would give me the ability to make my own ethanol

[@TheHomeExpert5]

Harley-Davidson Corporation is destroying their company by promoting bad behavior by their dealers. Their dealers have the worst reputation in the industry for ripping people off. And now the company appears to be promoting that. These are the reasons that I sold my harley.

[@emoservedwithfries]

Have now: 890 adv. If money is no question: I'd upgrade to the limited 890 adventure Rally & add a race ready sv650. But for now I'm dumping all my money into mods for my 890 adv

[@JosephWolf]

As a Dad in my Late 50's, I'll stick with the KLR 650. Taking MSF Dirtbike class next month.

[@ev304]

Awesome!! Welcome to the sport!

[@godspeedseven1791]

Wanted to throw a different aspect into which way one might want to go with there next bike. 1. insurance cost 2. repair cost if and when you do go down. 3. With the bigger bikes comes the desire for more speed. The higher the speed the better your health insurance coverage should be. Your level of repairs to both your bike and body will become a factor the older you get. All great riders have wreck hundreds of times, can you afford what you ride beyond the bikes cost? i have had three big wrecks in 38 years, it will happen otherwise you wont grow as a rider.

[@michaelmarkofski4073]

Harley started that language with the Milwaukee 8

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

I have an old Kawasaki Super Sherpa 250 1999 model low miles , I also have a 900 road bike and 2 650 ADV / enduro bike . Was going to sell the 2 650 and buy a 300 Rally BUT why spend all that money 💰, so will sell my Husky TE630 , and use the Super Sherpa for my real snotty riding it’s light , 6 speed , simple and. Then will only have to register 3 bikes then Road , ADV and a little play bike . Be contested with what you have as their always something new and shiny coming out . Regards Paul from Australia 🇦🇺

[@Hard_7_Iron]

Just downgraded the Wing to a CB500X. The wife loves it. No more cross country, but day tripping is easy.

[@John_Ridley]

There will be a battery breakthrough then you'll be making videos about a bike that will hold its own with the likes of the MT-07 and such. Maybe the Busa will never fall from the pedestal but I think someday we'll have truly fun and long range electrics.

[@thefoxfanatic4083]

Just out of curiosity what are you guys thoughts on finding problems down the road with electric motorcycles and something different coming out later in the future? Lots of things have been promised for future dates but without showing some test of time it’s hard to get a guarantee on new technology.

[@garageliving3658]

Motorcycles are addicting. Just added a third one to the stable last weekend, got dual sport, "street bike", and a cruiser. Something for every occasion.

[@johnniejohnsonv]

You guys should try and get the new Tuono 660 Factory for the giveaway!

[@hvymax]

The big Economization I'm seeing is that they are getting back to building an Engine/Frame package and building a range of bikes around it. Rebel, Africa Twin, CBR etc. T7, MT07 etc etc. Parts commonality etc makes life easier for everyone.

[@Tigerric3]

coming from a 2019 Z1000SX i bought a 2022 indian FTR Carbon in 2021. thinking about "downgrading????" to a Scout Rogue.

[@__jare]

To speak to upgrading and downgrading, I started by riding dirt bikes my whole life and I honestly never had any aspirations to ride street. Then one day I decided to say fuck it and buy my first street bike which was a Honda Fury. As much fun as it was I just wasn’t super into the cruiser style of bike and it felt boring and slow. I literally had the fury for 2 months then traded it in for a ‘21 Mt-07. The Mt-07 is a world of difference and just what I needed to have enough fun on the street without being something ridiculously fast and dangerous. Even though it sucks to not be able to keep up with my friends with the 09’s I’m perfectly happy with the decently quick 07. I plan on slapping a quick shifter on it and possibly doing an R6 front end swap so I can get a better fork on there to make it handle a little better. No plans to upgrade anytime in the near future. As a father of two small children, the last thing I need is something to make it that much easier to have too much fun on 😂 I do run into people every now and then that refer to it as a “little bike” but fuck em 😂

[@AdventureGlide]

What no more Goldwing? What is this world coming to?

[@fourtenlife1731]

I have almost 10k original miles on my rebel 500 and honestly I love it because I feel like I can send it and rude my slow bike fast

[@hvymax]

Grown men need bikes like the Busa so it doesn't feel like a Tricycle. I saw a picture of myself on a M109 and it looks like a tricycle. At least the bars don't hit my knees.

[@oldbag3043]

Harley Davidson, how far can you push a water pump

[@hvymax]

Enfield needs a 1200. They could eat Janus's lunch for half the money.

[@pulsican]

Even if the goldwing won't be produced, there are alot out there to buy since they go millions of kilometers

[@jamesstone1493]

It is only the end to us older folks as the younger people will not know better and even if it is not electric bikes, but a floating bike which is self contained nuclear power

[@terencesmith3627]

Do they no which goldwings that are goin to be leave the fleet

[@ReQuiem_2099]

The mission is clear. Scoop up the Ninja 250 remains with a dust pan, and mail it to Thailand.

[@RandomPerson-vf3ld]

Making motorcycles electric for the environment is like saying we can't afford to go out to eat but doing it anyway and just not tipping

[@ianloyd6384]

I hope FCA (fiat/Chrysler of America) is next to be forced to let NON-dealer repair shops to fix their crap. (Via scan tools). But instead, I think more and more companies are charging for access to their system from(or through) Shop scan tools. Kinda BS

[@533MrHappy]

Downgrade?! You set me on my path 3 years ago and I'll be having NONE OF THAT NONSENSE, good sir. The squid rings harvested from my corpse will feed thousands

[@533MrHappy]

I'd buy a smaller bike, no problem. There are a lot of cool smaller options out there, but the big bike stays

[@550HET]

Lol, after 20 years off bikes got a Husky 501. Was fun as shiat but wicked on the street. 20 miles and I was beat to crap. Downgraded to 22 Africa Twin way better for a broken old man

[@momolammar1478]

So whitney is now officially Granpa Yam... great!

[@timotimo3617]

Do you think kawasaki ninja 125 is a good bike if i only have my A1 license?

[@JA-zh5xi]

I’m a Harley guy but if I ever had to switch to another touring bike it would be a gold wing.

[@thomas316]

You could have an ICE with zero emissions using biofuels. 🌿🌽 Ironically a carburetted bike is easier to convert than fuel injected. Off the line flex fuel motorcycles already exist in Brazil.

[@ChrisG1392]

Time for torches + pitchforks. You guys should crowdfund a domestic motorcycle company.

[@coryk.9025]

New rider here, got a PCX 150, and would like something a little bigger and more power. Having lots of fun on it with crazy gas mileage but would like a Ninja 400 or 650, could you spare one ? 😂

[@ItsDaJax]

When I had a tao 150, after about three months I was looking at variator tuning, rear gears, and a 200cc crate engine, lmao.

[@whatsamatta6226]

I just made a huge "downgrade" by many people's standards. My 2018 Street Triple RS kept me in a constant state of worry and care about it, to the point where I gave up standard track days; of course not wanting to bin it. I sold it, made some money, pocketed much of it, and bought a 2021 Duke 390 for less than half what I paid for the Street Triple. Sure the power isn't there, but it's still a bike I can be proud to own, the build quality seems fantastic, and the tech is nice. I think I'll always find myself coming back to small, lightweight, and cheap bikes. The carefree experience of ownership is very rewarding. Plus, imagine being a 600 squid and being passed on the outside by a Duke 390. The smallbore/thumper life is the one for me.

[@PaulMacQ]

Royal Enfield 865 for the win!

[@maggotsinthecrosshairs7632]

….with everything happening, do I need more bad news?

[@hvymax]

Enfield could put out a springer, hardtail WWII replica for $6,000.

[@validation119]

when i saw the Enfield concept i was excited, but then i saw the spy shot and my heart sank.... every Royal Enfield looks the fucking same! 😢😢😢🤦‍♂️

[@vaporcaper9601]

Seems like they discontinued everything! Try and find a rebel in Georgia i so wanted a rebel 1100 but they aren’t any!

[@charankalyankumar7418]

quick question - i own a royal enfield (27hp) as my starter , if i wanted to upgrade my bike ,let's say a street triple(121hp). is it safe for me to get any 600 class or go to basics like ktm 390?

[@ryanowens1768]

I'd say go for a 650ish naked bike and then to the street triple. You'll get more power without going full send.

[@totemeren]

I am really considering getting a Suzuki TU 250 to have next to my 83 GSX 750ES and 89 BMW K100 RS bikes. Just to have a light chilled out bike to bob on. I have no idea if it is a downgrade or sidegrade

[@Hi.my.name.is.___]

I took the msf on one of those and honestly loved it. It workable be bad for just that purpose

[@totemeren]

i mean it is a chilled out modern classic retro 250 cruiser that seems rare on the street at least here in Scandinavia so it fits my hipster mentality! only downside is that i still have to pay like 5000$ for it because that is just what stuff costs here.

[@williamdavis4511]

When it's all said and done you'll be on three horse rototiller bikes cause electric still don't cut it...

[@hvymax]

4 into 2 Jardines on a 100 cc over superbike. Best sound ever.

[@douglasschultz9808]

We will never be “zero emission” the strip mining operation alone for the minerals in ev batteries is worse than oil rigs.

[@jreynol100]

I don't understand why emissions for bikes matters more than emissions for electricity production

[@nephilymbass1]

It’ll be interesting to see how these changes impact the market. For example will the gold wing getting axed maybe make the maxi scooter market take off here in the states? I’m in my early 40s I’ve see some of my older friends getting into big scooters. I wouldn’t mind seeing that. Higher displacement scoots are pretty cool Imo. Would love the stereotype of the 50cc liqourcycle to go away and see more people riding 150-400cc scooters. I don’t get the emissions stuff being so tight with motorcycles though. Sometimes it’s just laughably counterproductive. Like Suzuki not updating the drz because of emissions laws being so tight when they could update the bike to be a little better emissions wise but they don’t specifically because of emissions laws. I think they should focus more on cars and trucks than bikes on this stuff. Some of the right to repair stuff gets a bit too crazy. I totally get not wanting untrained people getting into major engine work but most of the mods Im comfortable doing myself; Slip on exhaust, throttle tube swap, tail tiddy, slight brake pad upgrade, Stuff like that should not void your warranty

[@victoriazero8869]

"RE Shotgun 650, I wonder what platform it would be" The same as Interceptor. I mean, Royal Enfield just spit out 3 bikes in 350 platform just fine.

[@TheATFshotmyGerbil]

Yam doesn't have the mustache anymore??? WOW this podcast is going down hill...... i joke i joke. Keep makin great content boys.

[@johnnycatR58]

Funny how HD wants to advertise on "freedom" but they want to limit customers' freedom.

[@hvymax]

People who don't flog their wheels for resale value are like the guy not doing his wife so she's tighter for the next guy. I crushed the rear subframe and ripped the footpegs out of the frame a few weeks after buying my KLR. I bought a new 4x4 and had it less than 6 months before I rolled it the first time.

[@XxjoeyxXify]

Did they mean to release two episodes in a day?

[@My_internet_persona33]

If they made an electric bike that could handle my commute to work, (106 highway miles,) then I would buy one. But I don't think they ever will.

[@lrowlands53]

I want to downgrade my 2009 BMW F650GS (800) to a 1973 350cc Bultaco Alpina. Love the simplicity and zing of a two-stroke engine. More fun too!