Something NEW !!! and a Saturday Morning Ride with good friends.

Join me channel for a ride with our friends Tom with Tom's Goldwing Adventures, and Road Glide and his beautiful machine !! (Sorry about the audio.. it was all over the place in this video)
Plus wait to you see what's new with my bike !!
Chapter Markers:
00:33 What's in the Box - see what's new for my bike.
08:40 Cruis'n on Carnival - a humorous affair
24:47 The Morning's Adventure
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My Web Site:
www.robertwhite.photography
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My Bike:
2023 Honda Goldwing DCT Tour - Ardent Red
Bike Add Ons and Upgrades:
Gold Strike Driver Floorboards
Traxxion Dynamics Engine Guard
Ram Mount Right Handlebar Mount
Ram Mount Left Handlebar Mount
Trunk Mat
Trunk Organizer
Traxxion Dynamics Kickstand Foot
Traxxion Dynamics Oil Dipstick Extender
Traxxion Dynamics Tip-Over Protection
Pathfinder LED - Running and Sequential Turn Lower Cowl Lights
Pathfinder LED - Power Accessory HUB
Pathfinder LED - Rear Spoiler with Running, Braking and Dual color Sequential Turn Signals
Kisan Tail Blazer - Brake Modulator
GoldStrike Brake Pedal Cover
GoldStrike Strike Windshield Trim Lights (DRL and Integrated Turn)
Helibar Handlebar Risers
Utopia Backrest
WingStuff - Trunk Side Organizers
Honda Brand Red Pinstripes for Wheels
Panical Lower Wind Deflectors
Carlink Wireless CarPlay Dongle
VanTrue F1 Motorcycle Dash-Cam
INNOVV Blind Spot Detection System
Show Chrome Rear Fender Lower Trim LED Brake/Running Light
QuadLock Weatherproof Wireless iPhone Charge
QuadLock Vibration Dampener attachment
QuadLock 12v to USB Smart Adaptor

[@edmacedo2694]

That is one fantastic looking seat! Enjoy that bad ass thing! See what I did there? Hahahahaha! 🙂

[@ericpurdy5704]

Stunning Robert! Great call...you will love her!!

[@robertwhitemoto]

Eric thank you so much !!

[@MarksGarage17]

That is probably the coolest motorcycle seat I've ever seen. When you have this parked, on lookers will really be impressed. Take care.

[@robertwhitemoto]

Mark so very kind. Thank you! Here’s hoping it rides better on the long hauls. Thank you for watching.

[@humbleplumbersadventures4602]

Beautiful seat

[@robertwhitemoto]

Thank you Shaun 🙏🏻

[@ArtD2368]

Max has a fan for the gold Wing

[@robertwhitemoto]

Art you know, I think I saw something on that...

[@jimcarleton]

Robert - great seeing you again, on video that is. You've covered so many things in this one! We were in Florida back in February and went to the Ultimate Seat store where we picked out our seat and ordered it. We too did an inlay in the lighter red and got some very cool embroidery. It makes our 2005 black cherry pop like nothing I could have imagined. Since we don't have OEM seat heat, we ordered ours with heat, which was an excellent, albeit expensive option, decision. Ours arrived the day before Good Friday, and it was way too cold here in OH to test ride it. We finally got a 100-mile ride in a couple weeks later. I know what you mean about feeling maybe a little bit closer to the handlebars. Since Ultimate didn't have our seat in stock, when I asked about which model, Chris there said without hesitation I shouldn't go with the king due to my 5' 11.5" height. Plus, if we get the king, it takes space away from the co-rider. My wife rides with me all the time, so I didn't want to take room from her. Regarding your comments about the cruise, I'm still trying to decide if you were glad you went! I have no desire to anymore. Nothing like being around 5,000 - 6,000 of your closest 'dirty butt friends' and all the mayhem that goes with it. The last time we cruised, I think it was 2009, they didn't have all the drink package crap and other revenue enhancements. I'll find your email and send you a pic of our seat and how it completely changed the look of the bike. We did a ride to Hilton Head Island where the heat came in very handy in the mountains of Virginia, and comfort was absolutely amazing. On day 2 of the ride home my wife did use her Purple seat pad which was a regular on the OEM seat. I think it was mostly due to that trip being very early this riding year, and our first long ride of the season. Great video, thanks for putting it together. Take care.

[@robertwhitemoto]

Jim welcome back and congratulations on the new seat. I'm loving mine! My wife can't ride very often due to her health so it's really just for me. I will give it several months before my final judgement. My enthusiasm for cruising is waning a bit. The only one left on my must do list is a cruise to Alaska. My camera is dying to go on one of those. When I go to Colorado later this year I will likely take some memory foam to sit on... just a small square aught to do it. Thanks again for watching Jim and for the kind words! You and your wife stay safe out there !! [e-mail]

[@unicornhairhead]

My gosh Robert. Where to start? First this is by far your best video ever! You hinted to me about the seat a few weeks ago at breakfast and I’m super impressed. I’m looking forward to the long term review because looks and comfort are equally important to me and yours is beautiful. My wife and I have mixed feelings about cruise ships. We’ve been on two. 1 super large ship and one very small. All the things that you mentioned were true in our experience. We don’t drink much and gambling isn’t our thing so a balcony room was imperative. My wife of 44 years as of Friday made me laugh when she described it as “assisted living on water. “ FYI my Apple Car Play experience in my 50,000 Goldwing miles is excellent with the exception of extreme heat or when rain gets into my Cardo. I was so fortunate to meet you guys in Dallas and was a bit surprised that you all were exactly in person as you are on KZbin. Hope to have the opportunity to see you again.

[@robertwhitemoto]

My mom is in the top 5% of cruisers on Princess and she says the very same thing "Assisted Living". I really struggled with the audio on this video, so many different environments. I love the seat. It is definitely better than the stock, although it will take time to really know. But the looks alone and the fact that it can't be easily scratched, carried the day for me. It is very comfortable for me. Bill thank you for watching, coming to breakfast, and for the kind words !! Ride Safe.

[@user-kl2jn4dx7c]

I bought one two years ago. I love it. Great seat.

[@robertwhitemoto]

Thank you George 🙏🏻

[@jamesduckworth3736]

That looks great cruise man’s gonna be jealous

[@robertwhitemoto]

Well not with that beautiful new bike of his, plus he's not the biggest fan of Ultimate seats nor Crock inlays... he's said before. I like it :) Thanks for watching.

[@tom81773]

I love your new seat! I looks great on your bike. I really enjoyed getting together with you and Roadglide today. Ride safely!

[@robertwhitemoto]

Tom I really enjoyed our time today. I'm going to have to head out there on Saturday morning for breakfast more often, what a great place.

[@goldwingmoments]

Hey Tom, it was great to see you out riding with Robert and Road Glide and taking part in the video. Looks like everyone had fun with you leading the way on your beautiful Goldwing. Friends, goldwings, food and video. Not much better than that. Ride safe my friends.

[@tom81773]

@@goldwingmoments It really was a fun time. I wish that you were closer and you could join us also!

[@rodneybarcus2233]

Robert that’s a nice seat. You will more than likely have to cowboy mount that bike for sure now to clear the drivers backrest. We are blessed to only live 45 minutes away from Galveston. We cruise a lot and I mean cruiseman lot. We no longer cruise Carnival and opt for Royal Caribbean cruise line and other more premium cruise lines. Try one of Royal Caribbean big ships talk about a great experience. I thought the entertainment was good at first with carnival but it fails by comparison to Royal Caribbean. The elevator scene is bad but the next time you cruise try avoiding the elevators next to the restaurant’s by transversing forward or aft away from the restaurant. The smoky atmosphere from the casino can be avoided by going down and under or up and over. Every cruise ship has a set of forward that services the theater and no casino nonsense.

[@robertwhitemoto]

Rodney thank you for this great information and for watching! I have been curious about Royal Caribbean! I’m gonna have to try them out.

[@paineys3341]

Hey your seat is IDENTICAL to my Harley Roadglide one I had custom made at Angel City Bikefest 6 years ago, shame I cannot post a pic so you can see it.... I also had my rider backrest and tour pac pad done to match

[@robertwhitemoto]

Well then, you had a very cool seat !!! Thanks for watching.

[@GoldRyderOne]

Outstanding new seat, Robert. I did not know you were getting an Ultimate Seat. I'm still waiting on mine to arrive at Southern Honda Powersports. I was going to have my OEM seat sent to you. Well, you ruined my surprise. I'm glad you have the new and better seat now.

[@robertwhitemoto]

Oh My Mac, how very kind of you !!! thank you thank you for the wonderful gesture. Now go sell it and help pay for that beautiful machine of yours :)

[@nicholasscurti8001]

The audio was very low on this video. By the way, I just got back from Colorado Springs, & it was beautiful; however, it rained one day, so we just sat in the hotel & chatted.We went north to come home, up through Breckenridge, which was also beautiful, but all hell broke loose en route to Grand Junction. It rained so hard on I-70, we could barely see the road, there was piles of hail alongside the highway exit, & our hotel got flooded. I'm not sure if my pants were wet from Mother Nature, or loss of bodily function.

[@robertwhitemoto]

Nick, I chatted via fb text with your wife while you were gone. She was admiring one of my photos and said you were traveling. Oh my what conditions! I’ve been caught out once in something similar. Glad you made it safely. And yes the audio was a mess on this one . Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@goldwingmoments]

Robert my friend, I am blown away with that new seat and backrest. It looks like great quality and so cool on your bike. Sure can see why you like it so much. Thanks for the shoutout. I do appreciate your support so much. The cruise story was great information and entertaining. I know the feeling, all packed into a tight elevator or your eyes burning from cigarette smoke. That would suck for sure. It was also good to see you out with Tom and Road Glide. Both awesome people on beautiful Goldwings that support out our community. Road Glide would win the prize for best accessorized bike and riding gear, hands down. High 5 for the video my friend and your camera angles perfect. Ride safe and have fun out there.

[@robertwhitemoto]

Larry thank you 🙏🏻 I really struggled with the audio on this one. RG is an amazing guy, and Tom is (like you) the salt of the earth. Thank you my friend for all the support and please be safe on your adventures 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@roadglide]

@@robertwhitemoto Thank you both! Respect & Gratefulness to you for you. Appreciate your kindness & friendship. -Iron sharpens Iron-

[@roadglide]

Robert & Tom you pro’s are solid. Metro area chaos in DFW is no joke. You pro’s navigate with stealth precision. Thank you for your friendship. Klim Baja S4 pants. Reviews are excellent. Not cheap. But with Klim or high quality safety gear. “Buy once, cry once”. There’s truth in that. Through Cycle Gear returns are free, if you return at the store. Looking forward to more in 24! God bless ya’ll.

[@robertwhitemoto]

Road Glide, thank you for your friendship, knowledge, expertise, eloquence and support of my channel that is second to none.

[@roadglide]

Proverbs 27:17 “Iron sharpens Iron”

[@goldwingmoments]

RG, you guys looked great out there and I enjoyed watching you weave through the web of highways on those beautiful bikes. You have given new meaning to accessorizing a Goldwing my friend. Your eye catching blue Goldwing looks sweet with all those lights and accessories. Beauty to see! It's fun to ride but it's a pleasure to ride with friends. You guys rock!

[@roadglide]

@@goldwingmoments Same back to you Larry! You are one of those of whom you speak of. A friend. Thank you sir.

[@hauer54]

Great looking seat Robert,though, it not being waterproof would make me think twice (the price probably too 😉). Enjoy!

[@robertwhitemoto]

I had to think about how much I'm actually out in the rain... it's very little so I'll take the compromise. I like that it's plug and play with the factory heat... some other brands are not. Thanks for watching Herman! I always appreciate your comments.

[@hauer54]

I was thinking... that stuff you spray on shoes to make them more weatherproof, is that not something for the seat as well. Would first check with the manufacturer. Just a thought!

[@kro650]

Hello Robert, That is a beautiful seat. I am friends with Brian Crum. Someone has put a deposit on his bike and he has put a deposit on Cruisemans bike. If you still have the back rest he is going to need one when he gets it. I will be seeing him tomorrow and I will let him know so he can contact you.

[@robertwhitemoto]

Hello Ken and welcome. Thank you for watching! That is such great news that everything is coming together for Bryan. The back rest has already been sold but thank you for the request. Ride Safe!

[@cookiedog1878]

Motoliberty in Addison usually has some on the rack you can try and buy.

[@robertwhitemoto]

Dog I'll check that out !! Thank you for watching !

[@jameshales6958]

I was cruising with Norwegian in Alaska the same week as you. All four of us got COVID but our experience with the ship were basically identical to your observations. Sorry Robert, but your audio was definitely sub-par for this video, however there was some improvement with visor open. I experience similar issue with wireless microphone in the helmet and have found better quality with the livelier microphone. I too purchased an Ultimate seat, driver and passenger backrest for my 2015 CanAm Spyder SE6 Limited. Definitely a quality product, but I only got another 20-30 minutes of ride time before I had to get off. Following Cruiseman’s recommendation, I tried the Wingsoft modification for my 2023 Goldwing DCT Tour, but I don’t think that got me to 90 minutes in the seat. I went the RDL way and for the first time in my 50+ years of riding motorcycles, I’ve found a company who knows how to build motorcycle seats. Good luck with your new seat.

[@robertwhitemoto]

James, I've heard great things about the RDL and was looking closely at them. The only swaying factor was the factory heat connection that I believe the RDL does not have. I agree about the audio... complete failure on this one. Learning. Thanks for watching and commenting, and Ride Safe !

[@jimcfds]

@@robertwhitemotoRobert, RDL offers its customers two seat heating options. One to add their own seat heating system wired directly to the main battery and two, retain the Honda OEM seat heating system. I retained the OEM driver and pax seat heating system including the harness and electrical connection. According to me and my wife the seat heating system operates well.

[@ArtD2368]

I really like the new seat that color looks good on your bike you are really going to love it I have ridden in rain for quite a distance it didn't soak up any water as far as I could tell enjoy your seat

[@robertwhitemoto]

Art, that's great to know. First I'll try to not ride in the rain, but that has failed be before.... second I'll use the rain cover when I can... third I'll hope and water that gets in won't do any damage and dries just as quick. thank you for watching !!!

[@humbleplumbersadventures4602]

Great video Robert. one of the best so far. love the seat. Ive had mine know for about a year now. and I think they get betterthe more you sit on it.

[@robertwhitemoto]

Shaun, I am hoping that is the case. It is already an improvement :)

[@kidi8124lunch]

Nice seat Robert Sounds like you had a mostly good time on your cruise If you get the Honda USB plug for the airbag bike it goes through the front of the trunk where that plug is on the left Carlink overheating should be solved be safy

[@robertwhitemoto]

Thanks Kid, I have a USB connection in my saddle bag. Cruiseman had his Carlin Kit in the glove box and didn't have any trouble with it. It might be my phone getting to hot... I don't know.

[@kidi8124lunch]

@@robertwhitemoto That should work fine. I thought you had your phone on the handlebar mount, one would think it has plenty of airflow to not overheat, but I'm not an engineer. For anyone else out there, one could relocate the USB cable from the front to the trunk, use the plug in the trunk to plug the hole in the trunk and save money. Honda is good at making parts that fit everywhere. You had me laughing on some of your cruises,[ what the hell were they thinking ] Issues. Hope all in all you guys had a great time. sometimes you have to laugh at stupid, cause you can't fix it! Be safe. hope I speeelledd that correctly this time.

[@robertwhitemoto]

@@kidi8124lunch I tried the phone in different places today... still cutting out. my last test will be hard attaching the phone directly thru the USB rather than using the Carlin Kit device... we will see if that works.

[@kidi8124lunch]

@@robertwhitemotoI hope it works for you, my friend. I just found the place to put the USB cable in the left saddle bag, I like that better than the trunk, thanks be safe.

[@roadglide]

Forgot to mention. The video doesn’t do your custom Ultimate saddle justice. It’s gorgeous! Well done Robert. 👌🏼

[@robertwhitemoto]

thank you Sir !!

[@Hogdriver88]

A friend of mine has the Ultimate mid-rider on his Gold WIng - wow, what comfort. I love cruising, I hate crowds of people. Cruising can be interesting - wife and I were alone in a hot tub for 4, guy gets in and thinks he can swim laps. Watched a 300 pounder in a bikini lift her rolls of fat at the poolside shower before getting in the pool. Hey, at least she showered I guess. Couple shows up to semi-formal dinner in the ripped up cutoffs and tank tops they were hiking around in all day. Surprised at the smoke in the casino on a new ship. Sounds like my days visiting the Cobra Club in Hurst on my annual training in the Arlington area.

[@robertwhitemoto]

Wow sounds like we had similar situations! 😂 thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@obwan7217]

The non-waterproof was why I wasn't happy with the ultimate...Here in Florida it can be sunny with not a cloud in the sky...You leave the bike parked an hour and come back to a soggy seat...It happened way too many times..........My Corbin doesn't absorb water.. Your nes seat looks sharp...I wish you the best of luck...FYI someone stole my rain cover off my Ultimate seat twice.

[@robertwhitemoto]

Wow that's a mess of bad luck Obwan.... Here in Texas I'm not in rain very often. Thanks for watching.

[@lovetoflylovetofly3843]

You're awesome Robert. Now that you made it home, does the seat still feel good? I sure hope so. I asked you on a different video, but I don't remember what one it was....where did you get the Goldwing sticker on your helmet? I want to buy some for a buddy of mine.

[@robertwhitemoto]

Kevin yes… I would say marginally better that the stock seat. The pluses are, no permanent scuffing and the looks of the seat. Certainly better than stock though. The stickers were off eBay 😁. Thank you for watching!

[@TwoupwiththeTueys]

I was stationed at Carswell AFB back in the day

[@robertwhitemoto]

Mike wow !!! Thank you my friend for your service !!

[@roadglide]

Cool! I was born at the base hospital in 1955. My dad was a 2nd Lieutenant. Flew B52’s.

[@TwoupwiththeTueys]

​@@roadglideI'm celebrating 57 years tomorrow 🎉

[@roadglide]

@@TwoupwiththeTueys Happy Birthday! Woohoo! (69 in Nov!)

[@TwoupwiththeTueys]

@roadglide thank you sir!!

[@dougboivin3450]

Robert, great video. If no one has taken you up on that Utopia Backrest offer yet, I'd like to. Also, what phone mount are you using? And does it charge the phone in use? NVM about the phone holder, I just read your bike info and see it is a quadlock. Thanks. Doug B.

[@robertwhitemoto]

Doug thank you for watching and commenting. I have videos on how to install that Quad Lock phone mount and yes it does charge the phone while in use. Unfortunately the Utopia back rest sold pretty quickly so I don't have it available anymore. Thanks again and ride safe !!!

[@dougboivin3450]

@@robertwhitemoto I figured. How many miles did you have on the stock seat when you switched to the Ultimate?

[@wingingit9493]

I knew what was in the box before you opened it. I got the same box a year ago with the same setup in all black, tallboy for our Hawkeye Blue 2018. I should of ordered one soon as Ultimate had them available and ditched that awful OEM setup. I waited until a seam split on the OEM saddle before I ordered. What do you use for video and audio? I have a Hero 9, Osmo Action 1 & 3 and a Akaso V50 Pro. DJI wireless mics, Panda and other lav mics. Use DaVinci Resolve and can't get it right for love or money concerning motorcycles.

[@robertwhitemoto]

Hey Wing thanks for watching and reaching out. That's why I didn't drag out the "what's in the box" like some other YT's do... we all know what's in the dang box :) I waited a year because I had lots of other accessories I wanted first. As for AV.. I use an Insta360 Ace Pro on my left handlebar... a GoPro Hero10 on my right, paired to a Rode Wireless Me receiver. The transmitter is inside my hemet clipped to the standard microphone boom. The audio in this particular video was a big fail however. The rode was clipping and the Ace Pro without the Rode was way too soft. Normally the Rode does just fine and if my camera is on my helmet (or for voiceover work) I'll attach my Purple Panda which is awesome for the price and size.

[@wingingit9493]

@@robertwhitemoto I started laughing when I saw the box. I need to blaze south one morning and catch breakfast with the crew.

[@robertwhitemoto]

@@wingingit9493 Please Do !!

[@ArtD2368]

What is the cost of the back rest by itself

[@robertwhitemoto]

Art I'm not sure they sell it separately. there's a link to them in my description.

[@mike06krista07]

Robert, what your model is your motorcycle?

[@robertwhitemoto]

Hello Mike and welcome to the channel. My bike is a 2023 Goldwing Tour DCT. Thank you for watching 🙏🏻