Honda Goldwing, GL1500, "Cam Belts change" !

A full run through of this critical but reasonably simple job !
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[@robobrien3533]

I know you said the video is not a tutorial but sometimes seeing someone do a job like that allows you to see where certain things are whether it is hidden fixings for the plastics or what pipes have to be removed. This in itself is so helpful and can de-stress a job allowing you to be calm when you get to the important part of the job and not stressed and pulling your hair out. Love watching videos like that as I find them very educational and interesting 👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Rob, im glad you enjoyed it.

[@dogsnmotorcycles]

I recently did a valve adjustment and just like this, most of the time was taking stuff off and putting it back together. I checked and rechecked my work, because both cams had to come out and it could easily go back together 180 degrees out of timing. That was 2 months ago and it's running perfectly and I feel great that I did it all myself.

[@brianostlund8599]

I just did the timing belts on my ‘89 Goldwing and found I didn’t have to drain the coolant or remove the hoses to get the covers off. A little bit tight but was definitely simple thanks to this video

[@jefferyepstein9210]

Were you able to change the water pump as well without moving the radiator?

[@fredycm69]

Today I changed the timing belts on my '96 Goldwing with 108,000 km. Thank you very much for your video, without you it would have been impossible. Great job friend. Greetings from Barcelona

[@Moonfleet41]

Congratulations on a job well done, and that is some impressive mileage! Thank you for your kind feedback and support, ride safe.

[@robertkupper1327]

Great job and full marks for the detail and special tips on verifying your work as you go. It's so helpful to have someone walk you through it before you attack a job like this, Especially one that is as crucial as this is. One slip up and say goodbye to your motor. Also top marks for clearly showing the parts you are using, particularly the belts in their box with the manufacturer's name and part number clearly visible. This helps a great deal in making sure people will order the right parts for the job and not be hit with an unpleasant surprise when something does not fit properly. Well done.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you for your kind words of support, im glad you enjoyed the video.

[@DonHutchins]

Well done Del. I have no doubt that you inspire many people to give it a go and just try... when they otherwise may be intimidated or just wouldn't know where to begin. And as you've said, many of these jobs we can do ourselves... and I'd argue we'll take more care than most dealers to ensure it's done properly.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi buddy, i think the dealer guys get a bad press sometimes, it's a long laborious job, and would cost a lot in a dealer garage to have done. so if you can get confident on the actual belt change, then the simple bodywork wrangling is the lion's share of the job.

[@deviantrider9309]

Been on the spanners nearly 30 yrs city & guilds qualified & never fitted a cam belt without changing the tensioners, Know old honda parts were built to last but at nearly 30 yrs old think id have sprung for a set as 9 times out of 10 if a cam belt fails its usually due to a bearing problem ie tensioner or water pump ocasionally seen a bolt snap on the tensioner but thats rare. I fit gates kits all the time as there OE spec , on cars & vans you buy a kit comes with tensioner & water pump if its needed they usually work out at around £90 for a full kit for the average car so its a no brainer.. Your bike i guess but shame to have to do the job again further down the line, p.s nice bike liking the mat black

[@Lfig012]

43 yrs on de spanners... way i learned it same as you..belts tensioners water pump all changed together Because when you disturbe a tensioner your taking a chance it will fail so change it...amature half job otherwise.......jus sayn

[@dord1954]

Trouble is the tensioners are hard to find

[@scottquier929]

Back in the day, I had a 1982 GL1200 I bought new. Rode it so much that I had to change out the belts after about 3 years. On that bike, not so much furniture so it was a quick job - about 2 hours. Easy!

[@Sebastian-bm3hl]

Wow. You are an amazing mechanic. Work so clean and organized. Thank you so much for the great vids!

[@rolandlowe8945]

Unusually high quality video. Very well done. Great editing...no wasted time. Thanks for the info.

[@usernaame316]

i love watching this kind of videos, better than any tv show. learn something every time. it looks very professional, good job on the filming and editing! i also appreciate repeating small details that maybe most people know, but for a beginner it's important to keep repeating them so it becomes natural. love your vids, thank you!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome my friend, glad to hear you enjoy the videos!

[@jasonsestrich178]

Absolutely great video! This made changing my timing belts very easy. Thank you!

[@Moonfleet41]

You're welcome Sir, we're glad it helped you!

[@TheLee4646]

Excellent! Thanks for making this and demystifying it. Great advice throughout

[@CookingwithChefDai]

Evening D & P, I hope you’re both well. Del, you Sir are a genius. Such a satisfying watch from start to finish. Great camera shots, beautiful little details in the editing process. It’s incredible how you get all these intricate shots of every tight nook and cranny. Loved how you laid out the tools you used at the end of the process too. All these details, this is why your channel is the best motorcycle channel on YT!!!! Take care y’all x

[@Moonfleet41]

Good morning Dai, thank you so much brother for those kind and generous words, we love what we do and it's a bonus it can help other people to save a few beans and keep their bikes on the road, and also we get many messages from people who say that they've had a tough time through lock downs and so we feel we owe it to you all to keeping improving and making the watchable... we hope you're all ok there, we'll ping you next week for a chat, big hugs to the family, and have a great weekend, D&Px

[@ecrusch]

I always learn something while watching your videos, Delboy. I want to thank you for the great camera shots and understandable explanations.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@piekielrl]

Del, This is a fantastic video! Easy to follow and spot-on. I'm on a few of the GoldWing forums and have a 97 GL1500A. I would LOVE to see you do a video like this on changing the thermostat, either by going in from the top under the carbs, or (the harder way, IMHO) by going through the front. Thanks again!

[@edwardk.2756]

Thank you for making a straight forward video!

[@giovannicarosa8819]

I never use any KZbin video as a prime source. I just use them to see how in depth or not the job is going to be, maybe get a few tips. But then I always follow my manual for everything that I’ve not done before, and then for jobs I have done I just use the manual as a reference for torque specs and such.

[@timothykelley4495]

Love that satisfying CLICK when a bolt breaks loose like it always SHOULD (but often does NOT!)

[@Moonfleet41]

Oh so true.!

[@buzzedwinaldrin7006]

Great work. It was a pleasure to watch this "little tutorial" 😉.

[@jcsens01]

Very helpful. Referred to it many times as i did my belts. Thank you Delboy.

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad to help!

[@fkat28]

Absolutely a detailed tutorial, better than looking at the service manual. thank you for taking the time for us Goldwing lovers. 🙏

[@Moonfleet41]

Our pleasure, glad you enjoyed it.

[@nsoul8469]

I’d hate to have a bike wrapped in so much plastic, it just makes me love my old Speed Triple even more every time I see something like this! :) Good vid as always.

[@christinehucklebridge1534]

yes, that's the beauty of my Honda Valkyrie 1500

[@MozzaBurger88]

Oh my God, yes. I only have to deal with the tiniest bits of plastic on a CBF600 and that's already testing my nerves. If I'm buying mountains of plastic panels I'm getting a car. I like my motorcycles raw with all the bits exposed ready to dive my dirty hands right in ! That being said I'm not disrespecting : it's a nice machine. 30 years-old. Testament to Honda's timeless durability.

[@DDMotors49]

Thank you for a clear easy to understand video on changing the cam timing belts.

[@Moonfleet41]

You are welcome!

[@oldmerusty8097]

As always, everything is very informative and clearly explained. I understand English even better, thanks to your clear speech. Thanks

[@Moonfleet41]

You are very welcome sir, thank you for the feedback. !

[@drewmajor9378]

Inspiring video Del! I could watch you work for hours haha so precise and everything done with purpose. This was so calming and relaxing to watch. Thanks for showing us this job is not as scary as it seems it would be!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks so much fir your kind words Drew, and we're glad the video was enjoyable to watch.. 😊 It's not such a daunting task when you see it laid out step by step aye !

[@bubbles1863]

Always luv how you use just the basic tools which most of us have in our sheds..really enjoyed that one del..have a great weekend 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed it buddy, have great weekend too!

[@dieterrink7094]

Gut erklärt und gute Arbeit, dicken Daumen noch oben.

[@ericgonsalves5434]

Thanks pal, received exact same plugs and belts in your video about an hour ago. Gonna gitter done tomorrow with no stress nor seeds or sticks involved thanks to your video bud.

[@Moonfleet41]

Great news mate, hope it all goes well, good luck with it!

[@lauriecremore5601]

Your a great mechanic Del... Nice to watch your work. 👍

[@apisit88]

excellent . good manual to be study through... thanks

[@leechurchman6831]

The you already knew that phrase is patronising. But i do watch all your videos. 👍

[@j4mi3vu]

But you already knew that was coming ;)

[@leechurchman6831]

Just being honest

[@leechurchman6831]

My comment was meant to be constructive criticism as it makes me cringe a little. If it offends anyone that was not the goal. I enjoy the vids. You can't please everyone all the time I guess

[@getoffmygrass6974]

@@leechurchman6831 It's meant for his critics that always have something negative to say or the know it all's that love to criticize his work without a proper solution or more efficient way to do things. it's not meant to offend those of us just watching along.

[@BazzSelby]

Boo Hoo!

[@colinwauchope3441]

Well done you make it look easy ...very professional

[@NathanSharpe-hy4og]

Thanks guy. I will watch it over and over it will help me along

[@Moonfleet41]

Good luck with it mate. go one step at a time and it will all make sense.!

[@rsbharley4766]

Excellent video Del & Penny. I am so glad when I had my lead wing it did not have all that plastic on it, working on it was a lot easier. Hope things are on the up over there, we are going well this side of the pond, take care. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi mate.. same here yes, life is taking a happier turn and we'll be out to play again soon, and in time with the spring weather arriving too, so lots to look forward to. Take care and enjoy your weekend.. D&Pxx

[@My_bike_and_me]

So much better than watching TV 👍

[@haroldwiser2641]

Always a pleasure to see the master at work!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Harold, good to hear from you, we hope you're keeping well and safe, what a difficult year it's been for us all, we hope you can get out on your bike soon!

[@tomasgereon272]

I just have to say it the same way: I didn’t, but I do now, in too many cases, thanks again for a fantastic episode!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy. you're very kind, glad you enjoyed it!

[@michaelp3650]

Nice video, short sweet, to the point, no distracting music,... Top Job... Thannk You..

[@Moonfleet41]

You're most welcome, and thank you for your kind feedback..

[@serpent3136]

Thank you for the walk-through very thorough I did it with the thanks to you

[@Moonfleet41]

Very welcome, glad it helped mate!

[@jonenglish6617]

Great video. nice lighting and showing the important marks.

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Jedz123]

Thanks a million on this! Helped me out huge!!!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome. Glad it helped!

[@pruephillip1338]

Ok, I'm done - gonna get the dealer to do those belts.

[@gw10758]

Great non-nonsense video.... thanks mate!

[@dude1969]

Awesome video.., really.., so much work in getting all the shots and editing everything out... not to mention the subject and the lessons learned... all in all, KZbin Gold!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks a ton!

[@lukethekanefan]

Not all 4 strokes are interference but I do agree with the warning none the less

[@EazyDuz18]

bet you knew that

[@neildavies1963]

Nice work!

[@matpagnolo7041]

Spot on Del. Nice work.

[@Just_Some_Dude]

Great work sir. Thank you for sharing.

[@PeaveyGott]

Man, great vid. Thank you! Gotta do this on my Bike next few days and had no Idea that you need a weight on the belt to check it! (I grabbed myself the manual after I watched your vid, to double check!) What I really liked, is that you tell everybody the little secrets. And that you made sure, everybody knows they could kill the engine, if it's not done properly! So keep up that great work. I'm gonna check if you got a vid howto change air filter, too! Cheers!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Dedi, thank you for your kind words, and yes, i have covered changing the air filter too on the Gold Wing, it's a pretty easy task, just a little involved to get into as with all GW servicing..

[@MozzaBurger88]

I absolutely despise hearing people whisper in microphones, I don't know how people can find it relaxing... THIS here is true ASMR. *Hearing* a bolt going in properly cleaned and loctite'd, parts popping right into place, the very feel of the crank rotating smoothly, shiny brand new plugs getting that factory-spec squeeze of 1/2 turn... Who needs yoga when you can watch these for free ? 😁

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, am glad you enjoyed it, we really appreciate the approval!

[@edgardomatos6923]

very well detailed video. thank you .I did my 86 aspencade, went well . I have a 92 1500 , with 97 thousand on the clock .so time is coming . thanks again .job well done.

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome, Glad it helped out.

[@BikerBenny]

15:41 wow nice and precisely. I've got a 2000 Valkyrie with 13,000 miles and been messin with the belts a bit. They dont look too bad but think im gonna change em simply cause the rubbers 20yrs old, and i hit high revs often. Getting the tension just right is a little nerv racking Your an excellent mechanic 👍🏼

[@Moonfleet41]

Good luck with it Benny, sounds like you have fun on it, Valkyrie is a very cool bike!

[@eldonrichey1066]

Absolutely useful,thanks

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelevans1658]

Great video Dell .

[@boogeyman1967]

Thank you! Very well done!

[@1FreeSelfGoverningAmericanMan]

Thanks for showing how the job is done and not trying to verbally describe every little thing. You are clearly a professional. I have done a lot of timing belt jobs in cars and thanks to you I see this is really no different.

[@Moonfleet41]

I appreciate that, I think most people are capable of understanding what's needed just from watching a job done and if they have questions, I always remain happy and prepared to answer them.

[@PictorialPlanet-]

Great vid, thank you!!

[@Marquesangelica]

Obrigado pela excelente aula professor!

[@joemilich]

You're giving me too much confidence in myself.

[@Moonfleet41]

No such thing Joseph, it's just nuts and bolts, take your time and do each step thoroughly and you'll be fine. Good luck with it!

[@va7bug]

Getting ready to do my belts; new plugs; anit-freeze; oil change; bleed the brakes. I now subscribe so thanks for making these videos. Ride and Respect.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you for your sub! We're glad to hear the videos help, good luck with your project!

[@mosmotorcyclejourney9067]

Great video. 👍

[@AshleyJohnson-j2hno]

Attention to detail that’s all I can say ! Look forward to Friday night lockdown videos 👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you like them mate!

[@plisken8799]

Nice work

[@wnewlands]

Bought a 91 GL1500 a month ago. Got it home and wouldn't start again. Went through all the usual's and no luck. Spoke to a GW legend in Ireland and he said straight away pulse generators. Just finished doing new belts, tensioners and pulse generators and started first time. Been watching this vid whilst waiting for the parts to arrive and it is the dogs. Made it so easy. Thanks Delboy. Brake bleed next.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks for your feedback mate, glad the video served as inspiration and glad to hear you got it all sorted! Ride safe.

[@n8iws484]

I did my own when I changed the trigger wheel on my 1988. Simple for someone who is a mechanic and already has the tools and lift at home.

[@victorrisatti]

muy buen trabajo !!! limpio y ordenado. felicitaciones

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you.

[@workinwood_Will]

Great video. Beautiful bike. 💯

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks! 👍

[@marks146]

inspirational video.

[@Kurlach]

I didn’t know any of those things Del, so thanks for saying 👍🏻

[@7viewerlogic670]

Great video!

[@hamloff]

Thank you for the video ! Everything is very clear and informative ! I'm from Russia

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad it was helpful Sir, and thank you for your feedback.

[@patmasters3184]

Great info

[@SandyToesDetecting]

Good job. Some years ago I had same bike, Purchased in UK but imported into EU, bike was imported from USA to UK at some time. I was surprised when I went into dealer here that they had all the past work done on it in USA.

[@allenhuling598]

I've always enjoyed your little saying 'but you knew that,' however it seems that so many things bear repeating, and we don't always know...so thanks for that! Great filming, great content...ride safe!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Allen, good to hear from you, it's just a tongue in cheek by line to ensure we don't offend those who know something already, at the same time as still being able to give the basic information that some may not know... glad you're enjoying the videos, hope the weather's warming up for you now there, think we'll all be soon out in the sunshine!

[@allenhuling598]

@@Moonfleet41 Cheers D & P! Yeah, I hope to get my first ride in before the end of the month, but just got another 2 inches of the white stuff this morning. :-{ Roads have a lot of patchy ice yet.....but soon!!

[@nevsmate8663]

Excellent video.... now looking forward to doing the belts on my Valkyrie GL1500C. 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Good luck mate. Have fun!

[@mitchfountain6523]

Great job.

[@mosmotorcyclejourney9067]

Wow. I was lost till I seen this video. Great job sir. And you got my subscription

[@Moonfleet41]

Welcome aboard Mo, it's good to hear from you, and thank you for your kind words.

[@tristandejonge1534]

Just a tip for you Del, a small diameter fuel line (maybe 6inchs long) works perfect to install spark plugs, simply push the fuel line over the porcelain and screw in then pull off the fuel line. Works a charm in a deep hole if you dont want to drop a plug :)

[@Moonfleet41]

Good tip there buddy, i like that..!

[@ducthuan71]

I have the Honda but not Goldwing.. still watched. great vid

[@AAAnthonyyep]

arrrr one belt Valkyrie, yes 23yrs old but under 30,000 ks , always been in good conditions, last time i looked it was all like new, hasn't been on the road for 9yrs, going to have a look at belts and pully system for any hint of cracks or brake down of rubber, i heared what you said and taking it on boared, will think about everything when I'm looking at it keep up the good work

[@HotWingz08]

Just about to do this job on my 1990 SE. I do have the clymer repair manual but I like to see things done. Thanks for the video.

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome Sir, good luck with it!

[@dickdick999]

Lucky you. When I did the belts on my 1984 wing I had several bolts shear off. Hey ho the fun of old badly maintained bikes. Take care. Regards to you both.

[@Moonfleet41]

Sorry to hear that mate, I did expect the odd jammed bolt, but the more I work on this ol' girl, the more I realise it's actually a pretty well cared for bike!

[@harrykirchhoff7016]

Sehr gut erklärt.

[@brianshanahan3878]

Excellent video, camera work and explanations!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you very much!

[@MrSharky104]

Wow! Very thorough on your instructions. Thanks

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrSharky104]

@@Moonfleet41 : my 1988 Goldwing 1500 GL IS EXTREMELY hard on gas. Any thoughts?

[@Moonfleet41]

What mpg do you call "hard on gas"?

[@MrSharky104]

@@Moonfleet41 :13 litres for 130 kms.

[@Moonfleet41]

Ok, so 28MPG, that's not "EXTREMELY hard on gas" by any means, if im rolling empty, no cargo, no pillion, taking it easy, i can get 40+... but loaded up, tanking hard on the motorway.. im lucky to make 25 or less ! maybe check your tyre pressures, don't carry cargo you don't need, and take an easy, gentle approach with the throttle, you should be able to improve on that for sure. !

[@Matt-ob3sn]

Great video del as always

[@Davidg-wu5ur]

Great video Del

[@thomaspoitureau]

Super tuto merci

[@RickyReject]

This is a brill video. Real top notch, mate. Very interesting to watch, even though I don't even ride a Goldwing :)

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed it mate, thanks for the kind feedback!

[@hussienabukhalil2012]

Nice job 👏👍 man , I really enjoyed watching 👀 you working , clean and nice work 💪👷👍, by the way I have africa twin , I do some light work by myself, but your a master 😀

[@edwardmorrison6110]

Love that you refer to all the plastic trim as “furniture”. That Goldwing has more furniture than my house but less than the Honda PC 800.

[@Moonfleet41]

Aha the PC800, what a glorious bike, haven't seen one for years, they weren't a domestic import to the UK which is a real shame as they are a great bike and yes, a lot of furniture on them indeed!

[@scottquier929]

@@Moonfleet41 Believe it not, I actually saw a PC800 on the road a couple of days ago. And, the plastic appeared to be in showroom condition. Wife asked, "What's that?" so I had to give her the history (what little of it I know) of the bike.

[@thehighlandphotogallery3168]

Another excellent video, thanks.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@user-ub9th6mf9t]

One of the better how to vids on university you tube congrats !

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you.

[@jimeckenrode1271]

excellent, excellent video

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Jim. Glad you liked it!

[@EazyDuz18]

good work

[@ObsessiveCarDetailer]

I can't think of a better way to start the w/end than a Delboy video

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly Sir, enjoy!

[@bruceprigge5212]

Thank you! :)

[@ronalmon3319]

Thanks for the educational vid brother 👍 love the Shed Wing 👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Brother, glad you enjoyed it, she's a great old bike to smoke around on!

[@mer58lin]

Thank You!