Honda Goldwing Bobber Build | Nut Cracker

HooptieDoodle has made a bobber! A Honda Goldwing bobber! Join us in this video as we journey from fully bagged Goldwing to stripped and chopped motorcycle. The build took 8 freak'n months.
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[@tooge47]

as an original generation Gold Wing enthusiast, I'm in tears

[@Michealsarver]

When did anyone ask?

[@tunerimpala5658]

Who the Fuck cares

[@thebigmarcooch]

Man I just bought the same bike and am tearing it apart as we speak. Your video series has been unbelievably helpful. Keep up the great work, I’ll be following along. I can’t thank you enough. Cheers!!

[@HooptieDoodle]

😀 thanks dude! And best of luck on the bike build 💪

[@jessemeyer3052]

I think it is a testament to your video abilities that while I'm not building a bobber, I find almost all of your videos to be very informative for GL1100 repair. Thanks for all of the effort you put into the videos.

[@HooptieDoodle]

We'll thanks for watching and thanks for the very nice comment 👍. I am glad the videos are helpful.

[@SurpriseMechanics]

This video is all over the place. Starting, stopping, different music everywhere. Lol

[@skipmilligan]

Bike builder...not video editor. 😉

[@jckcc]

At least it makes it feel way shorter than it is

[@Fallen608]

It was like having a seizure in video form.

[@tristanrogers2021]

@@skipmilligan id say this level of editing requires a very high IQ, really keeps me on my toes hahaha

[@DanBeanner-zo3ms]

1 mill views i think people like his style

[@jch928]

I did a 1983 and it turned out wonderful, love these bikes, they pull like a freight train.

[@baldvale5418]

Iv'e always wanted a Goldwing since i was a kid, now i want a Goldwing a whole lot more.

[@Viejo93]

To the ones putting their two cents in, it isn’t your style because it isn’t your bike. Awesome job dude!

[@daniluchison]

OUTSTANDING. I'd only try to get the tank looking a bit more normal, the cut off looks odd. But all in all, amazing work.

[@r-fw-bpk1109]

Great JOB !!! At 78yo a bobber wouldn't be for me BUT I love it !! Different is the only way to go ! Riding a black, you know what, that looks just like every other, you know what, is boooooring ! Great work, great job !!

[@HooptieDoodle]

Is it really not okay to say Harley 😀? Ya know I would've used a Harley if they weren't so expensive.

[@bobbybrummett7384]

Best looking gold wing I ever saw

[@flatfour7506]

Excellent, it’s mind boggling to watch in a few minutes, all your work. Light hearted video. Read a comment to change tank. That’s what makes the bike. Old goldwings never die, they just re incar Nate.

[@waiwong7996]

Now this is bloody awesome. A bike that most don't usually custom and it's finally not those drag 'carbon' builds

[@usdohs]

This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen in my life

[@Kevscancave]

Beautiful Build! 👍👀👍

[@ShiroArctic]

This thing is so wicked. It has a sort of ratrod-bobber fusion thing going for it. I dig it.

[@HooptieDoodle]

Thanks man!

[@ourlifeinwashington4114]

I have a 79 Honda Goldwing GL and am turning it into a cafe racer. Thank you so much for the video

[@HooptieDoodle]

Good luck on your build 👍. There are also some detailed videos on how I built the bike and maintenance items, such as converting to a single backbone on the frame and updating the idler bearings with KIA ones. kzbin.info/aero/PLMBdFByBzwziDGCKPuhVvJ6urdGYnZSdi

[@ourlifeinwashington4114]

@@HooptieDoodle thank you very much. You've inspired me. Brother you're an incredible artist.

[@HooptieDoodle]

@@ourlifeinwashington4114 well golly gee, you're too kind 👍😀

[@daveg1208]

I've not seen many Gold Wing bobbers. You did a rather neat job of it. God bless you brother.

[@HooptieDoodle]

Thanks, my friend 👍

[@frankmorris2603]

What a top idea. Best thing for a Goldwing.

[@Prophiseas]

Well done, thanks for taking everyone along with...

[@HooptieDoodle]

Thanks for watching, I super appreciate it!

[@fonhollohan2908]

I've own Yamaha's back in the late seventies then after that Harley's. Never really liked Honda builds until now, you killed it with this build. kudos to you man.

[@HooptieDoodle]

Fantastic! Glad you liked it👍. How about a full custom Grom based chopper with leaf spring front suspension? kzbin.info/www/bejne/baDTcnR9e8qDo5I

[@tonyhadden4651]

So professional all the welding and electrics etc brilliant

[@marionmiroslavic3095]

Definetly

[@blogusvox]

That's sarcasm, right?

[@SilverLightningXV]

I’d absolutely love to see someone do this with one of the flat six Goldwings

[@markd7811]

Yeah, that's a beautiful bike !!!!! Great job!!!

[@herbertthiel9287]

Meinen allergrößten Respekt für alle die sowas fertig bringen. Einfach super toll!!!!

[@zonin396]

i just love goldwing engine sound no other bike have this amazing music

[@dezihatch3590]

You are a jack of all trades sir. You are an inspiration

[@HooptieDoodle]

And you are very kind 😁. Thank you

[@MONKMIKE]

Excellent Job guy'z 👍👍😎 I love my Honda's but you dftly stepped that GoldWing Up Great !! Beautiful Sound n Look. 👌 Ride safe n God Bless n Godspeed to you All my Friends. 💙 AMEN.

[@HooptieDoodle]

Thanks, dude 👍

[@glaurung666]

The first True and Righteous Gold Wing I see. Until now every GW I saw was like Christmas tree - covered with fat layer of LEDs and driven by a pervert. This GW is fine, I like it.

[@dragbikebam]

i built mine a few years ago. i adapted a gsxr fuel injection system and coil on plug system to a 81 1100. The whole bike electric wise is gsxr including the harness,sensors, thrott bodies etc etc. Took about 6 months and it ran an 11.72 versus the 13.60 it ran stock

[@HooptieDoodle]

That sounds sweet! What lead you down that road to gsxr throttle bodies and wiring?

[@dragbikebam]

@@HooptieDoodle well long story short i hate carbs. I build all kinds of crazy stuff but i race a gsxr dragbike and got one with the harness on these things and figd id try it on the wing since carbs were junk. The difference is just unbelievable. the torque and acceleration, the smooooothness... i was in shock at what id done. Hardest part was adapting the crank sensor and cam sensors but i had to build adaptors for thrott bodies and the list is long but worth ever hour i spent on it. I should have done a video on it but am wrapped up in the build too much to fiddle with the camera lol

[@tidepappy]

Bought an 82 standard two years ago with similar intentions but wound up rebuilding the carbs and just riding it the way it is,still a blast for a 38 year old bike

[@HooptieDoodle]

Nice 👍. That sounds like a smarter move

[@HP.Customs]

Did one of these builds myself about 2 years ago. It was a 83 that I put a 86 front end and rear swing arm on. Put a GS gas tank on it. Took a while but came out amazing.

[@HooptieDoodle]

Sweet. What's the advantage of the swingarm swap?

[@HP.Customs]

HooptieDoodle 86 swingarm is 1.5 inches longer.

[@HP.Customs]

HooptieDoodle Also the 86 front suspention is wider. Don’t remember the specs but I believe the difference is 12 mm thicker on the front.

[@HooptieDoodle]

@@HP.Customs The '83 and '86 are both 1200s, right? So was the swingarm swap plug and play, or were mods required?

[@HP.Customs]

HooptieDoodle The 83 is a 1100 and the rear swing arm fit like a glove but the front end needed spacing under the bottom bearing to fit the triple on. Everybody on the forums said it couldn’t be done but after test fitting the shaft was the same width but it was about a 1/4 inch longer and it made it where it would bottom out the nut to where it wasn’t tight. I used a washer from a GS750G front triple as a extra to get it tight. Worked like a charm.

[@nojnoj3069]

You've just built my perfect motorcycle. I wouldn't change a thing...... Totally awesome!

[@HooptieDoodle]

My man! 👊

[@andrewalker1069]

Wow!, just wow....!. My dad and grandfather taught me how to wrench, i build bike too, but i give you credit for its due , i love it . I got the same kinda love for my 1990 gsxr 750(oil cooled slingshot streetfighter) and (1990 vt 600 bobber), but this...this build is insparation my friend..., follow your dreams brother, sending you some good vibes...

[@MotorvriendenDePallieters]

Congratulations on your project, the bobber is more than successful 👏👏👏👍👍👍❤❤❤

[@HooptieDoodle]

Thank you for the kind words and encouragement 👍👊

[@dub351]

I enjoyed the heck out of this. I wish I had mechanical and fabrication skills. Nice job!

[@HooptieDoodle]

You are generous to imply that I am skilled - thank you for that 😁. But all I can say is: start working on those skills. I couldn't weld a year ago, now I can MIG weld - and it's awesome! I love it! Super fun! Wish I had done it decades ago.

[@wmcbarker4155]

@@HooptieDoodle I like paying $$$$ for it

[@sketchman01]

I have an 83 with a pretty similar conversion done to it. Its wild to ride.

[@tuboboyloy]

What an awesome bike! one of the best Goldwing builds!!

[@HooptieDoodle]

Wow! Super nice 👍. Thank you!

[@skynwalker1496]

Hell yes! Looks amazing, gonna be using many excerpts from this series to help with my 83 GL1100 build, thanks for the thorough documentation and inspiration

[@HooptieDoodle]

Thanks bro, good luck on your build! 💪👍

[@Gl-my8fw]

Had some idiot take me out and destroy my tour pack etc so if it isnt written off in going for a build this winter. Really hoping i can keep it alive.

[@kastimizillion]

you gotta make a video of the ride now. I want to see if all the stuff works.

[@itsnotreels]

I'm confused to see this , so brilliant idea , its so cool

[@jollymolotov5364]

I got goosebumps at 6:40 when she cranked... awesome job and documentation is greatly appreciated, definitely the kind of badass that nothing else can touch, looking forward to doing one myself (and intimidated honestly, but less intimidated knowing it's been done and how it turned out well-worth-while)

[@HooptieDoodle]

Best of luck on yr build 👍😀

[@GiancarloFloyd]

I’ve always liked the look of the gold wing engine.

[@HooptieDoodle]

Yeah, I've got a thing for them: VW, Subaru, Goldwing 😀

[@KSLAMB-uz4it]

You did it alot faster then I thought was going to happen. I have an 86 Goldwing I've thought about turning into a bobber.

[@HooptieDoodle]

An '86 would be a 1200, correct? That would be a good build. It took me about eight months, but I put in 40 hours or so per week. I didn't keep track of the hours, but it was a lot. If you actually know what you are doing it would go faster 😉. Good luck!

[@navinbabji]

That's a super cool bobber...nice work.👍👍🙂

[@HooptieDoodle]

Thank you!

[@willp2042]

I like the bottle, replaced by Jack when you are tired driving.

[@sherbet24]

Seems like you know what you are doing! Marvellous job dude

[@HooptieDoodle]

Thanks 😀

[@carlarthur4442]

God it's got some scaffolding on that bike . What it must be like to have them skills and talent , total RESPECT ✊

[@HooptieDoodle]

ah shucks :)

[@jamesnusky6257]

so cool. love the skills my friend.

[@Jeans_and_cufflinks]

Congrats. I enjoyed watching and learning on your journey. Thanks for sharing.

[@HooptieDoodle]

Well thanks for watching! Glad you liked it

[@ZippoVarga]

Quite a Build! I have 4 Goldwing's. Two 1975 first year naked, one 1986 1200 dressed and my daily is a 2003 GL1800. They're great bikes and only the faint of heart need not apply when thinking about a Goldwing. Awesome fabrications throughout Hooptie! Cheers from Indiana. Zip~

[@HooptieDoodle]

You've got a stable of Goldwings! I take it you like the 1800 best as its your daily?

[@ZippoVarga]

@@HooptieDoodle, The 1800 is the most dependable and most comfortable for the lady and I. So yes, I prefer and like the 1800 best in a sense. But as for styling and the vintage factor, the other three Goldwing's certainly have a soft spot in my heart. There are 4 others also in the collection. 1973 CB350 Four, 1975 CB550F, 1974 CL200 and the cruiser is a 2004 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic. All fun bikes and all have their place. Cheers! Zip~

[@HooptieDoodle]

@@ZippoVarga Nice! A grand collection indeed 👍

[@mikecollett8782]

Cool bike !! Its hard to believe that it started out an ugly gold wing. Makes me appreciate those bikes.

[@jimwortham8634]

Congratulations you my friend are a real mechanic machinist know you have paid your dues that has to be Mega Dependable repeat Dependable fun ride

[@edwinjames6283]

Well, like they say, "It ain't over till the fat lady sings!" Without a ride video you've just made something for "Show and Tell". I'm sure it is frustrating not to have a good engine. After all this work, I'd be looking for a cheap runner on Craigslist....make a quick engine swap and get the bike drivable. The suspension mods you made will be for squat if you can't ride it. That's lot of work for "wasted effort" if you can't ride it. Your determination to get this bobber build done has been impressive...don't quit now!!! Good Luck.

[@HooptieDoodle]

Thanks for the encouragement! Still working on it. Ordered MORE parts yesterday to replace gaskets and seals on the water pump.

[@chrisaquatube7417]

HooptieDoodle so How’d it turn out🤔

[@almulakimaalimalriadiat9068]

@@HooptieDoodle come on dude update with new video

[@RossMalagarie]

Time stamp 2:28, 1100cc/67ci motor sounds like THAT with no muffler?! DANNNNNNG! I'm taking the pipes off my 1854cc/113ci Yamaha Raider motor tomorrow! That thing sounded like a V8! I know the back pressure, but that sound though!

[@fernando59798]

that piece oF machine!!! great bobber style

[@ramonantoniorodriguez4826]

Came out great BRO!!! It's got soul. It looks mechanical as hell

[@richscatenclosures7535]

Loving the old belt drive lathe. Reminded me of the south bends in shop class

[@HooptieDoodle]

That lathe is a family heirloom 😁, it used to be my great uncle's

[@marcelhartman]

It was fun to watch you build this amazing bobber. It's looks great and have fun! Hope to see a video with you riding this beauty

[@HooptieDoodle]

I will definitely do a ride video, just don't know that it will be soon. Thanks for watching!

[@ephremmisaelmalapote957]

6:44 loved it when the cobwebs showed after you started the bike (build complete)

[@richardupyurass2379]

A shame kids growing up now will not have any skills to do anything like this. Nice vision and excellent execution

[@osamabinladen824]

Smart electric bikes?

[@twowheelsclubseals]

Beg to differ, 21 and in welding school, working as a construction worker and chasing down a class A license at the same time, also an avid biker and someone who makes things all the time. Most of my generation is hopeless but I'm doing what I can to help keep DIY culture alive

[@ShortyzKustomz]

I love everything about this build! Reminds me so much of my first bobber build. I might have to pick your brain, I'm picking up an 83 next week

[@HooptieDoodle]

Most of my Goldwing brain is right here: kzbin.info/aero/PLMBdFByBzwziDGCKPuhVvJ6urdGYnZSdi But my #1 tip for old Goldwings is to make sure the engine runs. Best of luck with the acquisition 👍, and I am happy to help if I can

[@monkeydink9933]

Awesome build...entertaining video. Your burst quips and interjections made me laff. 👍

[@markd7811]

What a Great Bike!!!👏🏻🏁👍

[@rcfundyer5739]

wow really cool build love it have a great day

[@vincentpaul835]

Talented! I'm sure your father is a good man too.

[@HooptieDoodle]

He's much more talented than I am 😀

[@MrAndrew1953]

I hope you send a video of this build to Mr Honda. Now they’ll have to release a factory Bobber.

[@HooptieDoodle]

That's a thought! 😁👍

[@congerscott6064]

First ever bike build my ass, i have built bikes for years and i can tell you know exactly what you are doing, good job man, turned out great 👍.

[@kennymcquinkiss8292]

I bought a 1983 Honda Goldwing GL 1100 for $550 Canadian and it does run all it needed was a lot of cleaning up some paint work brake work but it runs and drives beautiful now

[@HooptieDoodle]

Nice!!👍👌

[@petergoos8155]

Best Goldwing ever.

[@tony3175-w6f]

hard task bro good build makes the mind boogle

[@HooptieDoodle]

Thanks dude!

[@gmo1203]

Excellent build.

[@powertrip1050]

geez dude, you got some skills !!

[@jabber1425]

This made my morning!!! Awesome build.. great video, thanks for sharing. Love the "snowmobile style" springs on the exhaust! 🍻🍻

[@se7encureton]

Fucking sick and way out of the box

[@ZacVaper]

Looks great...nice job must be fun to ride...

[@JoeBobsGarage]

Enjoyed it! Channels like yours has motivated me to start my first bobber build, I even started filming and started a youtube channel. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@So-cj4oj]

Love it man. This is very inspirational for me. I am preparing to do my first bike restoration/build myself.

[@AlexanderCB1982]

Very cool, i love the honda boxers engines.

[@Muddytrickle]

Just jealous - I have tools, some knowledge, but no way could pull this off. I would love to take a non-running bike and build a bobber. I love the fabrication. It is not mind blowing but that is what makes it perfect. These "uncorked" Goldwings sound like any boxer engine which is unique for a bike (not so much if you grew up around VW Bugs... Love it

[@HooptieDoodle]

Thanks! Glad you like it. I did grow up on VWs, I also have a Subaru. I must like boxer engines. Yeah, the bike build though was a fabrication learning exercise. That's why I started with the cheap bike - in case I made a mess of it 😁. Should have started with a running bike, but other than that, I am just happy it works!

[@brianonealday]

Great build man! I have a lot of ideas because of your venture that will help me out on mine.

[@HooptieDoodle]

Fantastic! Best of luck 👍

[@jerryvelasco1474]

Amazing build. You are truly talented. Keep up the work.😎👍

[@HooptieDoodle]

You are super kind, thanks for watching 😀

[@ruezi12]

Very well done, great!! Greetings from Austria

[@HooptieDoodle]

Austria! Fantastic! 👍

[@jimwortham8634]

Absolutely fantastic bill you my friend are a true mechanic machinist congratulations

[@HooptieDoodle]

You are awfully kind to think such things :) and Thanks!

[@22kawa]

Clean build!! Looks awsome!!

[@HooptieDoodle]

Thanks, my man! 👍

[@966396631]

One if the greatest examples of motorcycle art. Congratulations.

[@HooptieDoodle]

I'll gladly accept this award 🙏🏆and I thank you, the academy, and the many people who helped create this

[@philcaron]

Great job! I'm starting a project on a 1986 1200cc

[@HooptieDoodle]

Sweet! It's a neat bike. Best of luck on the project 👍

[@kristianmeraz]

excelente trabajo amigo , todos tus videos me gustaron mucho , gracias por tus aportes

[@HooptieDoodle]

Gracias por las palabras amables!

[@Rudisbashar]

Love it craftsman...wicked rough!

[@Drummer2585]

that thing turned out awesome

[@denniscoughlin7437]

All I have to say is WOW!

[@HooptieDoodle]

Thanks for the WOW! 👍😁

[@chrisfrench970]

Dude! That's a fine bike

[@jayminasi6073]

that sounds and looks amazing.

[@SpyderRios]

This bike looks rad.

[@cannonballzzzz]

I don't like bobbers but i like this great work 👍.

[@heithwatkins]

Great job brother. God bless you.

[@HooptieDoodle]

Thanks!

[@codycottingham130]

Sick bike man. I love it. And I need one

[@VoltandoaosPrincipios]

Ahhh if I could buy and bring here to Brazil.. que sonho

[@poppinfresh5261]

Never even thought I’d hear Goldwing and bobber in the same sentence.

[@HooptieDoodle]

It's far out, man 😀

[@poppinfresh5261]

HooptieDoodle If you mean Rad, I will have to agree haha

[@kgm0487]

I'll take a good look.

[@johnroberts4647]

Looks fun too ride. I'm thinking that will be one solid bike on the road.