Everything wrong with my 1981 Honda Goldwing gl1100

It's a killer bike but it has some flaws

[@AniwayasSong]

It is a HEAVY beast sitting/slow speeds, but damn, once you get that sucker moving? *SA-WEET!* Miss mine something fierce, but got sick and tired of so many FOOLS on the road trying to smear me across the asphalt. Wonderful video!

[@killer1963daddy]

85 interstate i acquired last fall rocks! I love the stability and cargo capacity ❤

[@AngryD]

I've seen some pretty sick bobbers built from those!

[@motardsquid]

Yeah there are some really nice ones out there. Scramblers gl1100s are pop now

[@billgorson7967]

Great bikes, I own two. The brakes work great with some cleaning and line upgrades, but check the rear master very closely. I've worked on and seen quite a few of these now and they all had bad rear master cylinders, it's in a bad spot that gets a lot of heat and doesn't get maintained. I replaced both rear MC's with ones from a newer Valkyrie, just had to weld up a bracket to make it work. The original MC's are not worth rebuilding. Front suspension was fixed with cartridge emulators and springs.

[@billgorson7967]

Replying to myself here, but some years (83 iirc) have linked brakes, so if that rear mc is failing the brakes will feel very soft and weak. Delinking them isn't difficult.

[@iggyzorro2406]

your videos are a lot of fun - nice streets, subjects, commentary. maybe tow the Rebel as a spare.

[@h.wayneb3495]

I have an 83 GL1100 going to use as an everyday rider through cooler months in SE Indiana it's a standard with a Vetter Fairing I Installed previous owner had restored and gone through it, pretty nice riding machine has timber road newer tires on it also title states 25,000 miles actual. Hmmm well thanks for sharing.

[@motardsquid]

They are incredible machines. You can't beat them for the money you pay in the used market.

[@assikopp123]

Hey, generally it's recommended to use mineral oil instead of synthetic. It potentially can cause clutch slipping and gear shifting problems. I also own a GL1100, I agree they are a ton a fun to ride "spirited". Good call on the braided brakelines, works wonders with some fresh brakepads. Front and rear suspension is usually pretty slack if it's the original one. Progressive shocks and springs for the front are a worthwhile investment and you can completely get rid of the air pressure system. Besides that timing belts with it's rollers and springs are very important. Otherwise they are pretty damn sturdy and yours seems to be in great condition!

[@motardsquid]

Going to put regular oil in there. The bike isn’t shifting as smooth. The progressive springs are on my list. The air shocks on mine are holding air but something is off. Next week I’ll start pulling it apart and seeing what I can do. I was surprised the interstate weights 679lbs.

[@assikopp123]

@@motardsquid You can also go for a little thicker oil. 20W50 instead of 10W40. Made a difference for me in terms of noise and smoothness. Only downside is that the temperature range isn't great for winters. I believe it can be used above 0 degrees celsius (32 Fahrenheit). But the transmission in general is where you feel the age of the bike imo. It is a bit on the slower side.

[@bradbruggeman6745]

I love the 80's bikes. I had an 88 Yamaha Venture Royale. (What a rocket of a touring bike for its time) .

[@seanmcgivney7631]

Sweet bike. I want one now.

[@thesaltyham7144]

Such a swee ride. I have the exact same year bike but mine is the dark paint scheme. I am thinking of putting on the progressive rear suspension in place of the air ride.

[@frankdillon6127]

air shocks will leak, replace front and rear with progressive spring shocks made for the wing.

[@MotoRoUsa]

I think ALT is for alternator not altitude hahaha

[@motardsquid]

I knew that. Not.

[@MotoRoUsa]

@@motardsquid hahahahaha

[@assikopp123]

The Wing implies that it could potentially take off tho.

[@MotoRoUsa]

@@assikopp123 that might be the case

[@michaelchaney5962]

It’s altitude not alternator

[@frankdillon6127]

my 82 aspencade had a button to air up the front/rear shocks.

[@MarkusD85]

I got 2 of these, one -81, and one -82... made them both naked. Fun rides :)

[@jamiegreenwood7996]

looks and appears to be in good condition allover good score there is a few things i dont like on that model GL1100 1 fairing design 2 timing belts. And carbs....I've recently purchased the gl 1800 2010 model ...all i can say im very happy with the bike all round........... coming from a 09 Fxd Harley will never buy HD again ..would be another wing

[@frankdillon6127]

maybe alt is like a airplane you set it to the actual altitude by hand.

[@joshsutcliffe6099]

I just bought the same bike for $300.

[@michaelchaney5962]

I have an 83 that requires a lot of throttle and clutch feathering to take off. Does yours? I’m hoping seafoam fixes it

[@motardsquid]

not really. It's very smooth. You might want to look at the carbs, the bike should be very easy to pull from a stop.

[@sacrismortem70]

Any update on your situation? Dod seafoam help? I have a similar situation on my 83' GL1100. Lots of feathering the clutch needed in order for it not to make a racket after letting out the clutch

[@joreldecipulo2835]

​@@sacrismortem70 i've also got the same thing on my 81' 1100, i still need to feather the clutch and throttle up when going from stop or else it'll thump a lot more than i'm comfortable with

[@michaelchaney5962]

I’m just getting back to this bike. I have found the front right cylinder does not get as hot as others at idle. Runs well with throttle. I’m assuming idle circuit is semi clogged

[@patrickmalone9380]

Your got lovely condition gw the gauge alt whould altitude I imagine 0 be sea level I chould be wrong

[@motardsquid]

I think your right

[@DC_MARYLAND_VIRGNIA]

I'm almost finished with Maryland. 42 locations so far. What's your IG?

[@motardsquid]

Finished how? Like you are moving out?

[@DC_MARYLAND_VIRGNIA]

@@motardsquid Like so far I’ve done all these: Loys Station Covered Bridge (MD) x Roddy Road Covered Bridge (MD) x Jericho Covered Bridge (MD) x Utica Covered Bridge (MD) x Gilpin's Falls Covered Bridge (MD) x Foxcatcher Farm Covered Bridge (MD) x Prettyboy Dam (MD) x Loch Raven Reservoir (MD) x Black Hill Regional Park (MD) x Blairs Valley Lake (MD) x Big Branch Recreation Area (MD) x Seneca (MD) x Point Of Rocks (MD) x High Rock (MD) x Gambrill State Park (MD) x Sugarloaf Mountain (MD) x Thurmont (MD) x Tridelphia (MD) x Poolesville (MD) x Antietam National Battlefield (MD) x Conowingo (MD) x Graffiti Alley (MD) x Leakin Park (MD) x Glenn Dale Hospital (MD) x Port Deposit (MD) x Charles County Loop (MD) x W Piney Point (MD) x W Thomas Point (MD) x W North Point (MD) x W Solomon's Island/Drum Point (MD) x W Point Lookout Lighthouse (MD) x W Turkey Point (MD) x E Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge (MD) x E Kent Point (MD) x E Black Walnut Point (MD) x E Hoopers Island (MD) x E La Tasca (MD) x Green Ridge State Forest (MD) x Log Roll Overlook (MD) x Burkittsville (MD) x Rock State Park (MD) x Deep Creek (MD) x Savage River Reservoir (MD) x Friendsville (MD) x And the only ones I have left are: - McKinstry's Mills (MD) - Pleasant Valley (MD) - Little Bennett Regional Park (MD) - Ocean City (MD) - Gazebo On the bay (MD)