Honda Goldwing, GL1500, "Cam Belts change" !

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@12yearssober]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@clydehunter931]

Out of all the Goldwing videos I’ve seen, yours stands out as the most informative. Really appreciate the effort and the great advice you’ve shared. Thank you!

[@Moonfleet41]

You're most welcome mate and thank you for the kind feedback!

[@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.

[@beachboy4106]

Thanks Delboy, excellent tutorial, which filled me with the confidence to change my cam belts, after the garage wanted £600. I did this in one day and discovered so much about my bike that I decided to fix a few other snags whilst the fairing was off. New bulbs in the corner lights, checked the spark plugs, and removed some dead wiring( old alarm and broken heated grips). The wife was also pleased as she had the TV to herself tonight as I was engrossed in the garage 😀off to France for three weeks next week can’t wait👍👌

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome, glad we could help, and good to hear you've become that little more acquainted with your bike... safe travels both, enjoy your holiday!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@rolandlowe8945]

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

[@beachboy4106]

Thanks from the UK, I have bought a 1994 Goldwing and for peace of mind I need to do this. You video is packed with insight and tips, which will enable me to complete the work. 🙈👍😀

[@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!

[@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.

[@Sebastian-bm3hl]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@ralphvalkenhoff2887]

Proper videography. Thank you for making it possible for me to do my own work without having to travel all the way to your part of the world from Northern Colorado. Although now with my bike running great I might consider making the trip. Just need to find a way to get the wing over the Atlantic is my next challenge.

[@Moonfleet41]

You'd be more than welcome, but you're right, that would be a logisitical adventure... but a 'cuppa tea' would be waiting for you Ralph! Thanks for your kind words, enjoy many safe miles.

[@drcoolit]

you have the approach to this belt change much like I've seen in surgeons as they prepare for an operation on some patient -- at least if it's a good surgeon. You are methodical, you have a "plan" and you do "common sense" things (such as putting clean rags where the spark plug holes are AFTER blowing out the diret and BEFORE removing the plugs), things like that. While you start the video stressing that this is not a "blow-by-blow" documentary of the procedure, in fact, it IS EXTREMELY DETAILED and easy to follow. Your video quality (i.e. technical aspects such as lighting, camera positioning, lack of unnecessary motion) is excellent. I have a question -- do you recommend red thread locker (which is permanent) when at some time in the future you're going to have to do this again? Wouldn't the blue (temporary) version be appropriate or is it possible to still break free the bolt even w/ the red version? There was another video I saw where the person said that BOTH the belt AND cam sprockets should be replaced at the same time since there may be wear in the sprocket that then causes accelerated wear on the belt. I'd appreciate your take on that topic. Again, outstanding video -- wish all the "help topics" on KZbin were this good.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you most kindly for such generous praise Phil, we're honoured you appreciate the video so much. It's a very critical process and you must get it right as the rick of silly mistakes could be very expensive. Just to be a little clear on the red threadlock, it's not 'permanent', it's better described as high strength, and yes it can be removed, in fact these were held in by it when I took them out, if they're stubborn, a little heat can help..and it's recommended in this application in the service manual... blue medium strength threadlock wouldn't be sufficient mate. And finally Phil, I've seen people comment on replcaing the metal pulleys, perhaps on a very high mileage engine, these can do 400k without difficultly, so perhaps on your 4th cam belts consider it, but this bike's done 60k miles, the belts were just old, not worn, so I chose not to in this instance... thank you again, Del

[@drcoolit]

@@Moonfleet41 thank you for the info re the thread lock difference. and for the tip on how to loosen a stubborn bolt that had the red type applied (did not know that!). Thanks also for the info re the sprockets -- no, wasn't aware that these bikes were capable of such high mileage (almost in the automobile category!). Maybe these ARE more a version of a 2-wheel auto rather than a typical "bike" but I guess that is up to the person who uses/owns one. Thanks again for the info.

[@timothykelley4495]

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

[@Moonfleet41]

Oh so true.!

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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 !

[@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..!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@allenraby2988]

Thank you so much for your video I have a 97 GL 1500 that I’m going to have to do this to you one of these days real soon thank you for your knowledge and your help God bless

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Allen. Glad it helped yiu, and good luck with your job..

[@michaelp3650]

Thanks!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation.. it all goes towards the overheads for the garage and makes it worthwhile... Take care and stay safe..

[@lassassin2239]

I swear every bike I want this guy has worked on

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@jcsens01]

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

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad to help!

[@TheLee4646]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@kmech3rd]

Got a 1996 GL1500SE trike that's about 10,000 overdue for new belts... been dreading this ever since I got the thing and had to rehab the carburetors. I got the proper manual and belts. I guess I'll have to have a go at it this spring.

[@Moonfleet41]

Good luck with it Karl, if i can offer any comfort, then you'll find it more intimidating in theory than it is complicated in practice.. just take one separate step at a time and you'll soon have if licked mate !

[@daveb.misc.2589]

Well done Del. Ive owned 2 "lead wings". A 1982 4 cylinder, and a 1997 1500 6 cylinder. I had the covers off the '82. They were aluminum covers. I never had the '97 apart. It had very few miles on the clock when i bought it, and didnt put very many on it. I had a trike kit installed on it along the way. Talk about your recliner on wheels! Good video!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, great to hear from so many Wing owners, I love the passion these bikes arouse... not so sure a trike would be for me though, I kinda enjoy swinging the Wing through the bends!

[@rghayden2473]

Did my 97 in about 5 hours, but I skipped a couple steps, I left the plugs in place and chose to muscle it, and I didn't drain the coolant. The other thing that made it easier was I was getting the front tire replaced, so it opened up all kinds of space with the front wheel off.

[@Moonfleet41]

You don't need to drain the coolant at all, but mine needed changing anyway and I wanted the hose out the way for better filming so viewers could see what was going on.

[@oldmerusty]

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. !

[@joandodds7626]

Thanks for this guide line, as a guy just gave me a 1984 wing because,yep you guessed correctly, timing belt broke and it needs...so he says a left head... a really good vintage swap meet is coming up on Father’s Day weekend here in 🇨🇦 and I will see if I can get a head or full motor...or another cheepy cheepy parts bike that runs..I was looking for a project anyway! Cheers Mr‼️

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad the video could help, have fun with your project Joan.

[@Angry-Lynx]

What was the mileage when it broke since change? I mean did it broke before the 160kkm interval

[@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..

[@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..

[@rocketmanmarcb7696]

I didn't do hardly any of that to change the idlers on my 1500. I just took the main belt cover off and replaced them. A bit tight but doable

[@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

[@henkepenke9218]

Nice video. It's about time for me as well. 99000+ km. I know what to do, and why to do it and I've done it before on cars, but nevor on my "new" Goldwing. This helps me a lot because I don't know anything about this bike yet. Thank you!

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome, good luck with it!

[@rustbucketgarage-D]

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

[@Moonfleet41]

You are welcome!

[@alangillard9707]

Nice Vid Del. I didn't know you had a wing. I had a GL1500 but mine was a 91. I did the belt change. Almost exactly as you have, but without a lift, and with some very small detail differences but nothing major. One nice point though. You mentioned Honda longevity. I put 138,000 miles on that lovely bike in 8 years, and changed the belts at about 99k. (and apart from servicing that's the only time the engine itself was touched). I took the old ones off and they looked almost new. Also, like you, I cleaned the tensioner wheels off. Don't know why I bothered, they were clean enough to eat off. Anyway, great stuff mate. Thanks.

[@Moonfleet41]

Great to hear the similarities buddy, I've always had a habit of cleaning tensioner wheels, they rub against the back shiny surface of the belts and they can build up accumulated dust in to lumpy bits that can stress the new belts so maybe it's just paranoia, but it doesn't take a minute with a bit of brake cleaner and when all that dirt comes off, you know it's worth it! I'm so thankful for my lift, life would be very different without it, take care, Del

[@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.

[@JohnNewton-ev8ch]

That motorcycle lift makes this job look so much easier.

[@jonenglish6617]

Great video. nice lighting and showing the important marks.

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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.

[@sportsmancraft1]

Modern day spark plugs are gaped perfectly, damaged from shipment is also next to never. A quick eyeball is all I use to check gaps.

[@antoniomassey8328]

A very educated video Delboy it do not look that difficult like you said take your time be carful with the plastics.all the best Tony

[@Moonfleet41]

Wise words well said, take it slow, read everything twice and you'll get it done!

[@nevsmate8663]

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

[@Moonfleet41]

Good luck mate. Have fun!

[@buzzedwinaldrin7006]

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

[@pruephillip1338]

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

[@andyturnbull]

Shouldnt you have change the tensioner wheels as well at the same time?

[@Moonfleet41]

Why?

[@andyturnbull]

@@Moonfleet41 because they are old and wear out.

[@Moonfleet41]

@@andyturnbull The Honda manual simply advises to check them for free play and keep them clean, and am happy to follow the advised procedure.

[@edwardk.2756]

Thank you for making a straight forward video!

[@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.!

[@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!

[@lukethekanefan]

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

[@EazyDuz18]

bet you knew that

[@les5386]

Awesome video, as always Del. I sold my touring bike in the spring hoping to put off hip replacement. I ended up having to have the surgery in November. I feel great and I'm ready to get another touring bike. I've never had a Goldwing, but I've always like them. The mid 90's 1500's are my favorites. I can pick up nice looking wing for a reasonable price. I've been reluctant because changing the timing belt on a Goldwing sounded dawnting... but it looks like it's within my skill level. Thanks for the video.

[@Moonfleet41]

You're most welcome Les, am glad the video can help... good choice with the 90's Wings, they're a great option, absolutely bullet proof, and cheap to buy parts for, plus of course they'll do spaceship mileage and shrug it off, and as they're such a cherished bike by their owners, there are very few neglected ones about, so am sure you'll get a good one! Good luck with your recovery, and let us know how you get on with your search! All the best, Del

[@MyINNOVAMotorcycling]

You are my man, the way you work is an inspiration for how a mechanic should work, your submission is excellent, the video work is excellent, you are the champion of the champions in the category of "Motorcycle Garage" in KZbin. Working on Honda Gold Wings it's a lot of work with the covers ... it seems so easy when you do it.

[@Visionery1]

9:28, does this motor rotate anti-clockwise when viewed from the front?

[@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!

[@stevenferraro3957]

Del, nice job on the GL15 video I have done a few at my time working at dealers. I noticed your comments on using a service manual, and I think it would be cool if you did a quick video about the importance of having a manual. Now, since I am retired from wrenching on bikes for a living, I still work on people's bikes and when I have a new customer I explain the importance of having a "factory" manual, and not just a generic one, while they are expensive they are very useful for guys who will be working on their own bikes. I always get my personal customers to bring one along for me to use.....if they bitch too much about $$ I just tell them I will take a few bucks off their total if they bring me one. At the end of the day we will both be a bit better off....but you knew that. Stay well bro.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey buddy, yeah, i can never stress it enough, i tell people over and over to get the right manual, specially with Harley Davidson, no other manual comes close, and they're nearly £100 now.. but you know how it is, everyone follows the crowd and chants that same chant so they feel part of the gang... OEM manuals are always expensive, and that's when people start chanting the virtues of this brand or that, and poor old Haynes always gets a bad press but most of it is hearsay.. we live in harshly critical times aye.. i have a buddy who actually writes manuals for a living, he spent 30 years running his own car service shop and has written half a dozen well respected manuals, and even he says that the factory data is hard to access which is why no generic manual can ever be quite as detailed.. But fair play to Triumph, they're now posting their service manuals up as PDF's that we can download and use for free... about time aye. !

[@ObsessiveCarDetailer]

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

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly Sir, enjoy!

[@martindavies8326]

I’ve done a few cam belts it my time ,but I still hold my breath when I hit the start for the first time when the job is finished, even though I know I’ve done everything right, good job Del ⚙️🔩🔧👍

[@Moonfleet41]

ha ha.. You too aye..!

[@kolbert707]

Looked like a pretty good how to what else is needed you seemed to cover it perfectly???

[@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!

[@AshleyJohnson-j2hno]

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

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you like them mate!

[@guit156]

Nice video. I agree that the service manual is a must. One small point: You mention 4 strokes all have interference if timing is off. While true for many engines, not all motors are interference motors. That said, timing is so critical it doesn't make a difference whether the valves interfere with the piston, get the timing right regardless.

[@Moonfleet41]

OK, comical how i got flamed for that... slip of description.. Edit:- "Most" 4 stroke engines are interference principle..!

[@Todd66]

I agree on changing the belts on a low mile motor that is old enough to justify it. As you know, you could do a full tutorial, your video is beyond high enough quality for it. Looks like this one is only missing torque specs. I have that exact scale, nice home tool. How did the old belts look once you got them out? You are really good at this, maybe reconsider tutorial videos. This video is golden. Seems edited really well to. I’ll be back for more.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks for your kind words there Todd, we appreciate that... I didn't make this a full tutorial because they're notoriously longer and many people just need a basic run through, I prefer a viewer to use a manual and follow the detailed instructions rather than just follow a You Tube video alone, mainly because it's quite normal, unfortunately, for viewers to skip videos forward and miss important information that could be critical... so we focus them generally as 'entertainment'... when I pulled the belts out btw, they looked fine, but of course they felt stiffer and definitely older than the new ones!

[@EpohDerf]

Been binge watching GL1500 videos and think, partly thanks to you, I will have one soon. Should be a nice contrast to my Honda Cub... The space in the garage is not going to be a space for very long! Cheers from the UK.

[@Moonfleet41]

Good luck with your bike search, we hope you find the right one for you, the Goldwing is a fabulous bike!

[@Caspereggert]

Your new style of video is so relaxing to watch, absolute joy. Keep up the good work.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Casper. Glad you enjoy it!

[@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.

[@ducthuan71]

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

[@Fbunch-hm2ni]

As a mechanic may I say very good video well presented in all aspects of the job but I'd have checked the tensioners and water pump and replaced if required . But you knew that .

[@Moonfleet41]

I did check them all mate, all healthy. Thanks for your kind feedback.

[@williamwallace1127]

First time viewer, just heard about your channel. Getting ready to change out the belts on my son’s 1995 1500. An excellent informative video on what to expect and some of the potential pitfalls. Excellent video quality and tremendous shots of the close in “stuff”. I also agreed with your opinion of the importance of a manual.

[@Moonfleet41]

Welcome aboard William, glad you enjoyed the video and good luck with the job!

[@straightup1234]

Are the belts the same size front & back ?

[@dejonsmall9886]

Great video. I ride a Harley, but you held my interest. I love seeing how things are done on all bikes. I'd have to get over the fear of buggering up the body work, especially on the newer Wings. Yours wasn't bad at all. Loved the accent...

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Freddie, glad you enjoyed it Sir.. i love Harleys too, not least for their simplicity to work on.!

[@guit156]

One final comment -- many of us use click type torque wrenches, and often assume they are accurate. I recently calibrated my click wrenches and discovered that, despite being good wrenches (snap on) they were out of spec after a number of years of service. Not a huge point, but worth noting.

[@Moonfleet41]

Wise words well said mate!

[@colinwauchope3441]

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

[@bobloblah3472]

Great video, but I've never worried about engine temp. Nothing changes based on temp. Everything lines up hot or cold.

[@StephenPalmore-u7j]

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

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you.

[@Kurlach]

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

[@MohamedQureshi]

The only motorcycle that is so much fun to ride no matter how hard it is to maintain.

[@Moonfleet41]

You are right!

[@MohamedQureshi]

@@Moonfleet41 It is also very fun to maintain.

[@inch830]

Hi, good job, but you only replaced the belts, but you also had to change the 2 piece rollers!

[@dieterrink7094]

Gut erklärt und gute Arbeit, dicken Daumen noch oben.

[@brianshanahan3878]

Excellent video, camera work and explanations!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you very much!

[@lauriecremore5601]

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

[@davidjordan6265]

What the....... You sound just like Gordon Ramsay wow. Very nice well rounded video explaining all I need to know to the T. Thanks

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, Glad you enjoyed it !

[@calkendrick384]

Why didn't you mention how the old belts looked at that many miles and years? Or were they the original ones or had they been replaced? People may want to know.

[@liammorris6354]

Thanks for this $$$$ saving time lapse video. Got it done PERFECTLY on a 93 GW with only 48k miles. I even affixed enclosed belt labels inside and out of the timing cover. Thanks again