I thought she ruined my Goldwing | GL1500 Timing Belt Change

[@Hi.Tech.Redneck]

I bought my GL1500 a year and a half ago for $1,000 , and it’s by far the best investment This crusty old biker has ever made . I changed the timing belts myself , learned how to change my own tires on it , and it is running strong ! Love the videos Josh , keep ‘me coming !

[@battletoads22]

"What sort of man needs two Goldwings?! A dragon needs two wings to fly!" Awesome things said by Shadetree Surgeon #847591.

[@Robertfarabaughjr]

Josh; man with all that you accomplish you need to stop selling your self so short. You have perhaps the greatest intelligence in that you know when you will be in over your head and stop and ask for help. That and your willingness to try things that are uncomfortable for you are part of the reason we are all here. Stay Weird my man.

[@kylepayne9657]

👏👏👏👏👏 WELL SAID Mr. Farabaugh Jr!!

[@williamwallace1127]

Nicely said Robert, stay at Josh.

[@4doorHEMIdart]

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[@4doorHEMIdart]

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[@4doorHEMIdart]

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[@Kwhopperfan]

Rotating the engine over by hand and double checking your marks before starting is a great practice as well.

[@needmetal3221]

Always. Foolish to hit the button otherwise

[@akllls617]

Dude is a hack what else would you expect

[@starseeddeluxe]

I hope he wrote down the mileage (not the date) on that timing belt change haha. The date really means nothing on a motor? haha.

[@Kwhopperfan]

@@starseeddeluxe the date is helpful as belts also have a lifespan in years, when the belt manufacturer suggests replacing due to time. 5, 7 or 10 years depending. Some documentation is better than none, but I’d say both is best.

[@karbon6770]

I’m a teenager waiting to get my motorcycle liscence I’ve got a 93 sportster waiting for me when I get it and I gotta say man your videos make me excited to ride it

[@donaldoehl7690]

Don't listen to the pussy losers talking down motorcycles. Get out and ride!

[@ryanthompson2893]

Same with me, I’ve got an 82 Yamaha 920.

[@kylepayne9657]

Congratulations!!

[@jimbartosevich498]

Consider taking a motorcycle safety course. All it requires is 4 days to convert your permit into a licence. I don't know where you live, but in PA the state even funds it.

[@kristenacosta2911]

I love your cheesy music. Reminded me of those training videos we had to watch when getting hired at jobs, back in the 90s. Lol.

[@artwallace5925]

Pro tip... Always rotate the engine two full revolutions by hand after replacing belts and bolting everything back on. Goldwing Docs is an awesome resource. Nice work, bud!

[@daveco1270]

I always take a ton of pictures with my phone before I take something apart. It's easy to forget how it looked before you started working on it.

[@flashgordon2816]

I used to draw up allot of diagrams (especially wiring) before digital cameras existed...also tag allot of stuff with masking tape & marker....cameras/phones = very handy tool to document assemblies before taking them apart ...Big plus for long term projects...i.e. weeks or months go by before getting back to repair projects...

[@CRAZYSWEDE1971]

You are a role model.I am 50 years old and you are one of my mentors.

[@matto49]

I have a 78 gl 1000 with 63k, Cafe style. Goldwing Docs saved me when I did my water pump!

[@jasongraham3488]

There are so many motovlog channels, and not to down them at all, that only play with new bikes, or high dollar hardware, and for good reason. You however, are out in the streets, busting down barriers and shattering misconceptions. It is a kindness to the world for you to make content about affordable, and outdated motorcycles that anyone with enough discipline to stash a hundred bucks every paycheck can afford. I hope you flog 50,000 miles on each of your baggers and show the world that you can go far on a shoestring budget.

[@roymctarsney5655]

Good job Josh! Confidence comes in small, incremental steps. Every job that you successfully perform, just makes your confidence that much stronger. Great job!

[@jugglingbob321]

Makes me want to skip out of work early and go ride...

[@shadetreesurgeon]

I fully support this

[@christopherkuhl3772]

DO IT!! Work is OVERRATED anyways lol

[@michaelroberts7769]

I 2nd that motion.

[@jkro30a]

Your comments at the end helped me decide to keep my '94...was worried that I couldn't work on it myself when I move soon to an isolated home on the coast. Thank you! That earned my sub.

[@Master_Nightstone]

Before you pull the plugs out blow out the drain holes at the bottom of those plug channels. They get plugged up and those channels will fill with water and ground your plugs out causing misfire. My 83 Moldwing used to do that constantly.

[@dogpaw775]

cut the original belt in 1/2 - 3/4 of the width for the whole run of the belt leaving the remainder at the rear of the pullys, this holds all the pullys in sync'. Slide the new belt on far enough to hold the pullys synched' then cut the old belt off and side on new belt fully, re tension and good to go.

[@willtopower2158]

I happen to own a 2005 Honda GL1800, timing belt is a chain with no recommended change interval but your tip for removing a rubber belt is terrific!

[@gmiller217]

As a professional auto service technician I can say I have definitely done the same on cars (accidentally swap plug wires) it's if you think it's nerve wracking on your own stuff try having a customer waiting for their car and have it run like crap when you get done.

[@Truth_Spoken]

Great video, I like how you make us feel like we were hanging out there with you as you were doing the job.

[@Kabayoth]

Yep, still adore the Shop Goblin. Maybe it's because I can see her taking Shadetree to task over the nuances of Motorcycle Maintenance in the near and far future. It's not hard to imagine her arguing the finer points of fuel injection settings and the precise timing settings in a V-4 1200.

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

One person thumbs downed this ??.... clearly not a Goldwing fan .

[@n4zou]

There are people in this world that hate everything, including themselves.

[@andrewkennedy4376]

I’m not a gold wing fan but his two gold wing is the only two I like

[@UncleBogator]

Every time I watch one of your gold wing videos I start looking around for them. No luck today. Glad it was only a misplaced plug wire man. That would pucker me up too

[@ChaseJasperDown]

That’s awesome you got it running again. It’s so satisfying to work on your own bike.

[@68gbduck]

I learned alot from goldwing docs!! Great resource for tge 1500. If you haven't replaced the steering head bearings don't be afraid of it. You can do it! Fork seals are easy as well!

[@OlManRonin]

Shadetreearmy in full swing. Awesome content Josh

[@nstelte24]

at the 19 minute mark you sound like Chris Farley in Tommy Boy when he's getting down on himself for not being being a good salesman. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your content, its been over a decade since I've been on a bike and thanks to you and your videos I bought a bike over the weekend and put 100 miles on it so far. Cheers from Spring Hill. 🤟

[@roger4375]

Just a quick comment. I just changed the timing belts on my 1994 GL1500. The word “DONE” was also written on the inside behind the timing cover. It may be a coincidence but probably a factory quality assurance inspector doing their job.

[@AC-cg4be]

Advice: Mark your spark plug wires with a silver Sharpie or chalk. One mark on the first boot, two marks on the second boot, three marks on the third boot. . .you get the idea. Or just replace one spark plug at a time. That works too.

[@vincenttarquini8637]

Josh, you are amazing. Had anyone else been riding that ancient Holding, they would be shooting plugs like a punker ball and probably leaving a chemical slick behind them with EPA waste dump chemicals yet to be defined, but you tool around on it like you are riding a new Hayabusa. The hoards of hell fear your name and the host of heaven smile and shake their heads in wonder! Again Shade Tree rules the two wheel beast's!

[@martyportersr7008]

Josh you did a great job on the GL 1500. I would not have done the belt. That stuff scares me to death. You are way too hard on yourself. I would let you work on my Road-king in a heartbeat. You are a site smarter than most people. Keep up the great vids and spread your wings across the world.

[@texastanker]

Glad you got the Bangkok Bagger running good, hopefully I can see yall when in Texas.

[@royupton2031]

new gardening gloves...red,white & blue...Im impressed...keep up the good work

[@FSHSKainon]

I just changed mine the other day, put about 55-60k on the belts since the previous owner changed them. I see folks remove the rad hose, I didn't just need to remove the timing inspection cover, then the LH cover slides in and out easily, and I could get to what I needed to change it, sprayed a little WD on the cam pully and the belts slide on, I removed both ign sensors, cleaned them up, timing seem's better, I had this random ignition drop issue, hoping that fixed and it's not a carb issue. both idlers felt good, bike seems to have a bit more pep, which I'm surprised because the belts didn't seem too loose before I removed them. Next I need to check my left side head/rocker/lifter hydraulic adjusters, I think they are a bit clogged. I've been using HP4 oil and well, I think I'm gonna try the Rotella Oil.

[@kevinkillrakis1673]

When I took the MSF course, my instructor had 3 gold wings all with 200,000 miles plus, guy lived on those bikes, road year round in Illinois. Goes to show if you take care of them then run forever.

[@noelsingletary]

Damn man! You're way to hard on yourself! I'm a ASE certified master auto/diesel/ heavy truck mechanic and I always make small mistakes. Just accept it and don't worry about it. Love your videos. Keep them coming.

[@Unknwn_Senpai]

EVERY TIME YOU SAY RASPBERRY BUFFET! Now prince is stuck in my head again 😂

[@kylepayne9657]

🤣😆 Same

[@garycordle5295]

At least you have a good place to work on it at, I use the old trusty car port.👍 up Shadetree.

[@awdrifter3394]

I wish this is aircooled. The aircooled CB1100EX with the cooling fins looks so good.

[@jonvan2206]

The belt should have a build date on it, would give a hint as to what year possibly!

[@CC-os6df]

I bought my 86 gl1200 interstate for 1200, I've replaced both tires,timing belts, starter, and all the other little things you gotta do with an oldwing. 106k and and only a little bit of bottom end and clutch noise

[@Tryke_Ryder]

Ever wonder what those folks in the cars on the highway are thinking watching Shadetree talking with his hands while cruising down the road??? 🤣🤣🤓

[@slyguyaction]

I've wondered that too. Haha

[@kylepayne9657]

I’m taking my 2018 Goldwing from Vegas to Texas in JUST a few hours. 900 miles and I generally can do it same day. 13 hours in the saddle & 4 fuel stops.

[@geraldmerkel7145]

Yo Shadetree, Great Vid. Thank God Shop Goblin came by to save your ass.🤣 Been riding my 97 Valkyrie & 93 wing for years no idea when the timing belts were ever done. I bought both Motorsickles used. You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda. Keep the Shiny Side Up

[@kaylera1]

Lol that bike reminds me of one of those little kid car rides at the carnival with all those lights all over it.

[@gravydogg1]

Damn I love this channel . The weirdness is abundant . The ladies are gorgeous. The music reminds me of 80s video games !! Dude has the most humble personality , One day I too shall travel the highway from Bama to Tampa and hang out with the Brap Star gang

[@MrGixxer1300r]

Josh great content you are on your way to being a great mechanic. Nice work on the 1500, and smart to walk away, and come back the next day when things go wrong.

[@CRAZYSWEDE1971]

You can use a laser thermometer on the exhaust to see if spark plug works.

[@brycebuildsit]

Probably ought to go ahead and adjust the valves too. I'm about to do timing belts on my dad valkyrie so I'm glad this video came out.

[@michaelhayward7572]

Looking fwd to you changing the timing belts on the Multistrada. Same same but different. Honest, its no biggie.

[@joshfluty3332]

It is bad ass that you do your best to keep all your bikes going

[@aleksstaiger4186]

I love watching you're videos man I bout a 2003 gl1800 off of my dad and my first big ride to bring it home is from Florida to ohio and watching your videos has made me feel more confident about my upcoming trip

[@jay34ever54]

I guess some things are easier than they look. Good job!

[@tommylud4324]

I also needed the “special toolkit” spark plug socket for my Honda 88’VT800. It’s like they don’t want you to be able to use anything you can easily replace at Home Depot lol!

[@CraigSmith568]

I had a 1500 for a while, but I have an 1800 now. Definitely a smooth ride. Looking forward to some dirt bike action.

[@jimbartosevich498]

What generation 1800? I'm actually a big fan of the '18 and previous.

[@jerrystott7780]

It happens. At one time I owned my own Fab and mechanic shop and a really good mechanic I've worked with for different companies called me because he did a weekend engine replacement and had to go to work, but the motor was running horrible. I went over to his place and the most common issue you run into on those old engines was the problem. The distributor was in 180° out. 20 min later I gave the keys back to his wife and instead of charging him I kept it as razz material for a couple of years. 😄

[@samchisolm8713]

GL1500, one of the best built bikes, ever. a few small PITA bits, (changing rear tires. bleeding brakes) other than that they are a breeze to work on. Take the Tupperware off a couple times, and you won't even dread that any longer. Changing the belts on a Valkryie is even easier, as there is no need to drain coolant or remove any hoses. (Or remove the radiator as on the GL1000/1100/1200)

[@FloridaTwoWheelAdventures]

I love how you slap glasses on Chey and call her the shop goblin! So classic

[@kevinh8338]

🙈

[@vtwindad1549]

I legitimately thought this until I saw them together and now it needs to be addressed that they are seperate people 😅

[@FloridaTwoWheelAdventures]

@@vtwindad1549 nah it doesn’t need to be addressed. Don’t fall for the conspiracy theory out there which “shows them both together” through the magic of video editing. 😂🤣😎

[@phoenix3166]

The two most difficult and time-consuming things I've found on my GL1500 are replacing the carbs and replacing the rear tire. The 1200 and 1800 models allow you to lay your bike in the ditch on soft ground to remove and replace the rear wheel. Not so for the 1500! You have to have a lift and plan to spend some time. With the carbs, you have to take most of the front and middle off the bike and get to the top of the motor. Then keeping up with all the hoses involved with the specialty of how the carbs work takes it's toll. Not difficult, but you need a few tools to make the job easier (long pliers and screwdrivers....as in 18" or longer) and you need to take your time to not mix up the hoses or cables. But yes, most of the Goldwing 1500 tasks are simple, and just intimidating from all the plastic bits that cover what you need to get to. Now I'm about to rebuild the forks on mine, and I also plan to be at the "Get On! Moto Fest". Maybe we'll run into each other?

[@Laughing_Pumpkin]

At 17:38 I thought you were playing a slowed down version of life is beautiful and I expected whistling to start. It never came.

[@kaylera1]

Funny. I've always wanted Goldwing...and bought a really clean one last year mostly due to you prodding me. 1993 gl1500 aspencade with a trailer for a song. Unfortunately no service record. Replaced the belts myself this spring. Ran like absolute shit afterwards. Tore it all apart again and made sure everything was dead nuts on...still shit. Yep I managed to swap 2 of the plug wires on the left side. Thank goodness was an easy fix.

[@kcav5374]

I lost a chance to buy an 86 1200 Wing, it needed a stator & a mechanic buddy of mine (also a gold wing owner) told me WE could do it in a day, that is stator, water pump and timing belts

[@scottygdaman]

Weird things found on motorcycles.. at junkyard looking for a suzuki 450 electric part. Under the seat was a small cassette recorder. In that was 3.. 8 balls. Of all the bikes there.. lol. So 8 bucks .

[@wobblysauce]

The ease of changing the Timing Belt is a kid could do it... the risk if something goes wrong... that is another if you didn't line it up. A car that I got when I got it home did the normal swap everything, even if the last owner said it got done thing. Only 1 of the spark plugs was tight... 5 loose, of which 3 had soot up the plug holes. That said when going on the test drive checked the oil it wasn't even touching the dipstick, added 2L or so before it even touched the tip and 5L total to get to the low mark.

[@paulvelez9688]

Love it. Clapped out Japanese bikes. You’re the reason I fell back in love with riding.

[@viel.anthony]

Paid 800 US (1000 cad) last summer for my 1994 GL. Had to put a battery and front tire and that's it. Doing timing belts next Tuesday... 40$ on amazon and voila

[@garywahle581]

Great video! Just got an 83 gl1100 aspencade . 52k on it.

[@chico522]

Scott from GoldwingDocs is a really cool guy. It might interest you that he also owns/owned a PC 800.

[@thaddeusibarra4308]

Well, once again you had absolutely no experience and absolutely no fear in trying!! You’re awesome Josh..... and you don’t seem to realize. Be cool killer.....keep it weird

[@starseeddeluxe]

The GL1500 is such cool motorcycle, and such a good value. The only thing that is a deal breaker is that pin striping, which seems to be a standard feature on all the GL1500's. Without the pin striping, they could be restored to a new luster. But that haphazard and out of place pin striping is a bit unusual. Nobody would let an artist anywhere near their bike with that pin striping in 2024. Please make more videos with an update if you can?

[@jeffjeff4477]

Cool Man, Congratulations ! Tuning in from the Spacecoast

[@neilbrown82]

You probably laugh at the way I changed the timing belts when I had a Goldwing GL 1100 I just pulled the timing cover off I didn't rotate the engine over I just mark it where it was at and swap the belts

[@swiss9632]

Good job man. Love how you are helping Chey a!ong.

[@10melah5]

Trick for timing belts is to mark the old belt and transfer the marks onto the new belt. There’s no guessing if you did it right that way

[@Leon-vp3vb]

Would love to see a detailed review on Mail order glide. All the functions and tech that is working. Suspension, electricals & engine condition, after 30+ years of usage. Cost of maintainance & repair for a 30year old bike.

[@ValkerJr]

For those pesky grommets, put a tiny dab of racing grease on them! Helps them come off a bit easier.

[@NKBobcat]

The question everyone is asking in their minds...does it run any better with the new plugs/belts?

[@brianb7960]

Awesome video well worth the wait. I looking at a something similar with the same engine. Looking forward to Texas video and the autopsy of barf party! Thanks!

[@68gbduck]

Look up the short way to get rear tire off. The entire ass end will pivot if you take seat off then few bolts inside bags. Lose two bolts tgat mount the bag Fram to tge bike and it will all just swing up. Now with all your lights you obviously have to watch wires but it is doable.

[@BlakJak]

I'm gonna go ahead and slide in here to recommend you stop at Stanley's in Tyler on your way through Texas brother. Hope I get to meet you in Ft. Worth.

[@upchuckchops]

Those double clip on head lamps are sweet!

[@carbomb7211]

Belts can look good up to the day they breaks. Then it can get expensive! Definitely good insurance to replace.

[@n4zou]

The left belt is easy. The right belt always wants to be one tooth off. It due to the tensioner position on the right belt.

[@robinsonsmotorcycleandauto3929]

Wow did we just watch you finish a project lol. Glad it all went well with a minor hiccup. Safe riding

[@steve-rr3nq]

along with the build date, put mileage. 👍

[@pcontiman]

Thinking the same thing

[@thomasprice126]

Wonder how the Wing's forks are? Had heard that they take a beating from weight and wonder if the bad handling (raspberry) is due to fork wear? As former old Honda mech, good call on belts. Better to know that to "find out."

[@jayalexander8027]

No bleeped out swear words! Brilliant! I was missing the foul mouthedness

[@HippoDrones]

I absolutely love all your content Josh, but have to say, am super excited to hear the dirtybikes will be coming back to the channel, we've missed them! :-)

[@HippoDrones]

Just wanna ad, what awesome music in this vid, is that a subscription service, or free stuff from the YT library? :-)

[@Firestorm637]

Love when you work on your bikes. Makes me braver to work on mine

[@zeebull]

Love visits from the Shop Goblin!

[@Kestrel1222]

i have the same job coming up on my 1997 honda valkyrie with the GL1500 motor

[@haroldpetersen5584]

Are you gonna talk all the way to Texas, no lose for words, but I do like watching! Love the old 1500 I've got one and do all my own work.

[@kylepayne9657]

I’m confused WHY they said the engine needed to be completely cool. 🤔 Great job Shadetree!!

[@lawrencehill4680]

Im 6'4" with a 1981 GL1100. I need to figure out some forward controls.

[@lloyddomke9563]

Look up the procedure for changing the alternator stator on a goldwing. Many have been junked because of that one.

[@pedlpower]

Alternator on the G1500 is simple. Stator on the GL1000, 1100, 1200? Not so much.

[@lloyddomke9563]

@@pedlpower I take it the instructions no longer involve splitting the cases.

[@pedlpower]

@@lloyddomke9563 Correct. It's an alternator just like in a car. Unbolt it, slip it out of the frame, bolt a new one in. About an hour job.

[@RYANo_Moto]

Man you made that look easy!

[@mikecartagena4613]

A DRAGON NEEDS 2 WINGS TO FLY BABY. lol love it

[@beaualexander2731]

So you switched the part Mcguires back, and everything is fine now? Holy shit. I never would have thought about the part Mcguires.

[@jimbartosevich498]

Need tires, huh? I just darksided my 96 gl1500. Haven't even put the bodywork back on yet, so I can't tell you if I like the effect or not. All I can be sure of so far is that I DON'T like the extra work. Have you considered trying that on yours? We can compare results.

[@Mrbadluck65]

Hey Josh, you should go "darkside" on the Bangkok Bagger, since you say you need new tyres anyway. Lots of videos on youtube about Goldwings going darkside. Saves you a ton of money and increases your mileage and your traction in rain. What more could you want? Stay in there man. Keep it weird and the greasy side down..

[@chalupanotomatoes9609]

Turning would be cool 😎

[@upchuckchops]

Well a year later I bought one a couple days ago. Hopefully I’ll make the camp out

[@J560iH]

Thank You!