This is why people are afraid to buy a 1980s Goldwing

[@reignoftapp6420]

I traded a 2004 Honda Shadow for a 84 gl1200 back in Nov, after 4 mths of getting it back rode ready my first ride on her was to Daytona bike week then back to Georgia. It was everything I dreamed of 🥰

[@hitituprohb]

I had an 81 1100 goldwing. Paid $700, spent a summer working on it and loaded it down with everything I own and moved from Michigan to Georgia on it in October. I was running from winter.

[@judosailor]

That's cool to hear. I actually have a 2009 Shadow and am thinking of selling it and getting a late 80s early 90s Goldwing.

[@hitituprohb]

@@judosailor shaft drive is so nice. I've got a 650 kawasaki now and I clean/lube my chain too much probably... but it's a pain in the rear.

[@pedlpower]

@@judosailor Do it! You won't regret it!

[@davidleeadams461]

@@judosailor did you ever find a wing ? I HAVE a gl 1200 Aspencade runs great looking for a shadow

[@nicholaskemp2246]

Josh, you're not an incompetent mechanic. You're inexperienced! Don't dis' yourself man! You make many people happy with your vlogs.

[@jacksonbushdiecker]

I recently bought a 93 GL1500 and did the timing belt yesterday. If you follow the guide on goldwingdocs, it’s not bad. I’m a computer programmer, not a mechanic, and got it done in about 4 hours at a nice leisurely pace.

[@josephdelaparra5815]

I’m rocking an 83 GL1100A and it works perfectly after I rebuilt the carbs. The only thing that doesn’t work is the dash but who really needs to know their speed!

[@trainerallen]

I ride an '81 GL1100 Interstate. Goldwings are amazing bikes.

[@westcoast3595]

Its really nice that Chey who doesnt need men. Has men to do stuff for her.

[@DonnyT744]

Josh, your are awesome. Runnin & gunnin all day everyday, working, helping friends and you still make time to give the Shade Tree Army it's video fix. Thanks dude.

[@jimbalshaw7347]

Becoming very addicted to your videos you seem to have the same lifestyle as i had back in the 60s and 70s brings back great memories

[@damaster3700]

Ahhhh yes got my coffee and shadetree surgeon fix 🤘🏾

[@iammike1196]

Exactly what I did as well

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

I really appreciate always keeping it on theme with the big hair music every time we're looking at the Goldwing lol

[@williamirwin4154]

how many Goldwings does one man need? I think the formula is N=G+1 where G is the number you currently have and N is the number you need.

[@dddsza]

Your videos never fail dude! Love the here for a good time mentality. Y’all always have a great time and look at the bright side of things. Badass

[@sonnyschaak8996]

So close to that 200k. Man I remember when it was like 30k

[@shadetreesurgeon]

You’ve been there since the very beginning man!

[@KeithHuntsman-TaFl]

Yeah Sonny good job for staying the course. I wish I could say the same but I just came back on the internet, been off since 2015 and I never knew about this channel until recent.

[@SORMC_GHOST]

The OG days for real

[@adam_FXSTC1340]

@@shadetreesurgeon You should turn the Raspberry Buffet into some sort of chopper/power cruiser it would be sick😂

[@Lex-Rex]

Me too. I miss his old rants he used to do. Just him and only him pure poetry.

[@SAXONWARLORD1000AD]

I SAW YOU STOP BEHIND THAT MINIVAN ON THE FREEWAY AND THOUGHT WHY IS HE STOPPING - OH YEAH,THEY'RE IN FLORIDA - YOU TELLIN ME YOU CANT EVEN SPLIT ON THE FREEWAY????? - THAT CAN'T BE - i rode my old 87 Goldwing all around Florida and people were actually beeping their horns at me as i was splitting lanes in basically stand still or slow moving traffic - like it was affecting them somehow or even any of their business , i just shouted f-offand kept rollin along

[@shanethetrain13]

You’ve inspired me to grab a gl1500! There are some gems in northern Illinois for under 3,000! Let the savings commence! And somehow, I gotta convince the wife it’s worth it!

[@karllowrider551]

I was 330 pounds when I took my moto course 2 years ago, at the end we had a few on road group rides that started with Marauder 250s, lets just say the bike didnt like me and it was mutual. At least that day there was no going on the highway part lol. I have war flashbacks when I hear single cylinders now.

[@BikerBabeBeth]

The mail order glide definitely seems hella reliable and comfortable!! Holy moly you seriously enter into trim piece hell when your working on a Goldwing.

[@ob1182Goldwing]

If anyone is looking for a gl1200, go for the interstate without all the bells and whistles. Much easier to work on. Thanks for this. Nice to see what you think about the old wings.

[@cerealtiller]

Yep..I have an '86 GL1200 Interstate with no Gizmos Analogue Dials and Gauges much easier to service.😁

[@adamlanglois563]

Aspencade or bust! Just part of the fun of making it all work

[@S8250503]

I bought my 1986 GL1200 here in Enniskillen last year. It was good to see that great minds think alike when you bought one too. When Chey bought a 1200 Sportster, like mine, I figured we must be soul brothers and sisters some how. 😄

[@shadetreesurgeon]

I dig it!

[@Lookatthebottom]

The Goldwing to me is like that 6'1" Amazon in high school with the big tatahs. I said I would drive her wild, but she swore she would kill me.

[@Clutch605]

Timing belts were fairly easy on my 1500. A Goldwingdocs tutorial and taking my time were all it took. Had them switched out in about 3 hours. Only had to take off the lower cowl, disconnect the oil pressure sensor, and pull off the timing belt cover.

[@scooterdogg7580]

any old Honda is a fine choice , tough as nails and simple , hard to find a bad one

[@alexkellman8201]

My 84 aspencade brakes were dragging and seized my front wheel Friday while riding. Now upgrading to a 92

[@shadetreesurgeon]

The 1500 is such a huge upgrade

[@alexkellman8201]

For sure

[@HARMARSCH2]

Shadetree Surgeon, Changing the air filter and fuel filter was pretty easy on the GL 1500. Too bad everything wasn’t that easy. Hopefully Cheyleesi’s Wheels are up and running soon.

[@Ibis117]

Clutch is good fun, too.

[@TheFEELNFINE]

Glad I stumbled across you last April...love the journey. Scouring for a Goldwing.

[@ecrusch]

Who would have ever thought that Josh would be exposing the benefits of owning a Goldwing....

[@johngifford7725]

"Dad jeans", lol.

[@MrJeepmarine]

I know right, where is the Rocket 3?

[@mikecoulter5895]

Looking forard to your and Chey's trip on the Goldwing and the Pacific Toast..should be interstresting.

[@ACEFaceXx]

Respect for the engraved leather eagle grips on the mail order. Period correct details

[@mikestowe6136]

imk glad i found this channel i road all my life until i got sick with heart n kidney deases ive thought about not being here anymoe until i seen your videos i cant afford a nice road glide but watching you it doesnt matter what ya ride thinking of goldwing cause there cheap if i can hold it up beem atching your videos all eek im glad it a take me awhile to watch them all

[@ValkerJr]

@shadetreesurgeon if you put some racing grease on those tabs, just enough to "lube" them up, it helps them come out easier and save them from breaking most of the time. On my Valkyrie and my old goldwing, I learned the hard way lol

[@oldpolak5203]

Would a squirt of oil work too ?

[@ValkerJr]

Grease lasts longer. Oil might do it, but the grease will stay until you take it off again.

[@oldpolak5203]

@@ValkerJr That makes sense . Do you have to take of the panel first to grease them? There is some of those clips on cars too and I have a habit of breaking them .

[@ValkerJr]

@@oldpolak5203 yeah you do. If the have a gromet or whatever where they fit in, you can grease that too

[@oldpolak5203]

@@ValkerJr Thanks man

[@sprezzatura8755]

Would love to see a Goldwing engine in a Volkswagen Beetle.

[@juhansuits6555]

I've been following your channel for a couple of years now. Unexpectedly happened to add a ratty Gl1500 to my fleet of rats about an year ago - how brilliant to see you keeping up with your content. ;)

[@aarons3008]

"Two cool Dads back at it again, lock up those Moms we're comin for ya!!" Shadetree's one liners never fail to make me laugh! Definitely stealing that line for when my ADV ride group rolls out of the starbucks parking lot😅

[@guilastocker8051]

Yes, one of the wings joy's. Maintenance is easy, and cheap. That'd be 2.5 hours labor st$125. hr at HD. Sold my R/ King git a 85 1200. Loving the simplicity. John

[@godrickthegolden7893]

You have inspired me to buy my own goldwing someday! I will call it "A Pimp named Slickback" or just "Slickback" for short

[@jamessouthworth1699]

I've had a lot of different kinds of bikes of many different sizes and I'm still fond of those Suzuki singles. I might have to pick one up sometime just to use for a daily beater. The Simplicity and honesty of those bikes is a beautiful thing.

[@nelmar5560]

My mother rode a 70’s Suzuke 70 to nurse school a Questa Collage in San Luis Obispo Ca.

[@rbear1406]

Timing belts ez did them on 2 of mine no problems

[@jgbuff04]

First thing I thought when you lifted the cover was, better change the fuel filter while it's open, and low and behold you did,,,,great minds think alike.

[@timothyroland9021]

I've had seven goldwings everything has a process they are great bikes.

[@scooterdogg7580]

lol the price you pay for having a car packed on two wheels

[@jay34ever54]

Yall were having alot "alot" in this video... the life of a bike lover especially older ones never a dull day. Got to show off almost all the bike ♥️

[@gibsoncoffman9131]

I’ve got an old rebel, and it runs like a geriatric mule, but I still love to ride it no matter how much maintenance it takes

[@Bikergramp57]

You are probably responsible for an increase in value of 80's and 90"s Goldwings. Love them.

[@gears101]

I've watched this channel for so long that I feel like I've been to Tampa and never stepped one foot into Florida . And I feel ya on the air cleaner. One does not just change one single plug wire on a 16 Road Glide , you take off one hard bag , a seat and one heavy ass EMPTY gas tank .

[@hitituprohb]

Not everyone can build a motorcycle in 7 days like Weems.

[@juhansuits6555]

Yeah. As the story goes, the God himself may have created a whole lot of stuff in 7 days, but there still was no motorcycle in the bunch. Therefore - Weems is ... ?

[@russellmott1726]

I guess nobody told you about the "sub filter" and the "cruise filter"

[@TheMikephx]

I'm glad you've been showing this stuff lately, how easy it is to do basic maintenance yourself.

[@sparrowstudios615]

Man, there’s a lot of crap I can’t stand about Cali, but “feet down on the highway” is one thing I’ll always love not having to do in this place 😂 Thanks for these vids man. I swear… my day gets instantly better when I hear “What’s up weirdos!” 💯

[@just-another-guy]

Awesome video Josh. Just topped my day off after riding the XSEleven for the first time in YEARS today.

[@deeve_717]

Suzuki is actually Japanese for "Hard to work on". :)

[@poet99999]

This might be true

[@Elkins82ify]

Hi, Mr. Surgeon! Big fan here. I rode over to the Shame from Kissimmee just say what’s up and you helped with a headlight malfunction I had on the Beamer. Preciate that, Pardner. But hey, man I Love love love love the nicknames you give to your bikes!!!! I too have a GoldWing. It’s an ‘88 GL1500 with only 36K on the ODO-neighbor sold it to me for a thousand bucks. It’s a champagne color with a Oregon trail themed airbrush-brown plastic-it’s just so good. I’d be honored if you gave it a thorough review so I could airbrush the name you give it on the saddlebag. Thanks, man I’m Your #1 fan, you dirty bird

[@kevinbarnbrook4728]

Chey turn the lights off if the battery is nearly flat, to start up the motor bike.

[@wannafly34]

So right about those pollen pods. I’ve already emptied the pool skimmer twice today!

[@kylepayne9657]

Changing the air filter on my 2018 Goldwing is a 4 hour process. It’s a nightmare. But I still love my Goldwing.

[@Firestorm637]

In Arizona with the heat batteries last 2 years before replacement. Now with lithium batteries that is not the case. Plus their higher CCA really helps. No more trickle chargers

[@DumpsterMarcus]

Goldwings are pretty easy to fix just a little extra time with plastics.

[@KarlikWoW]

My main ride is 83' Honda CX650 and this thing is built like a fucking tank, never had a single issue with it.

[@TheWhiteGuy82]

I work in automobile hauling. You know, those semis that roll down the highway all stacked up with cars and trucks? Yeah, that. One of our biggest concerns is hitting bridges/overpasses because we are one of the only truckers who control how high our truck and trailer is (hydraulic platforms). I can tell you this: that garbage truck driver just lost his job. The cost of hitting a bridge is incredibly expensive. There's going to have to be studies done to it by teams of engineers over a long period of time to make sure it's still solid and theres also going to be costly repairs.

[@flashgordon2816]

Howling at the "Engineer crawling over beautiful women" comment...THAT one will stick with me ...every time I turn a wrench & start questioning Why the heck did "they" put this here?...>Electrical connector block pins made from "un-obtain-um" = I miss local Radio Shack

[@JonPBixby]

24:44 I am compelled to read most all of the comments looking for references to "my" possible comment. You got there first.

[@stuartdawson9530]

My Honda st1100 is the same as your goldwing, gas tank under the seat and air filter under where the fuel tank should be 😂 you meet the nicest people on a Honda

[@jasongraham3488]

The "only engineers" line made me laugh hard enough to turn heads in my shop. I feel the plight of the mechanic, as I am a fabricator.

[@murraykriner9425]

Heard horror stories for many years about routine maintenance on the Honda Gold Wings, and mostly by folks who never owned one, but had known someone who had. I always ignored their stories as I've frequently been lied to about most tourer's since many of their owner's rarely do more than put gas in its fuel tank and maybe put air in the tire's. The most problematic of bike repairs comes with the belt swap involving the cooling system, along with the hoses and radiator placed fully forward of all that. That's only because its a regular scheduled item that requires replacement sort of often. Have a great week.

[@davidk1579]

I own a 1985 Honda goldwing limited edition 1200cc and I thought changing the air filter was going to be a lot of trouble, but was able to change in 20 min. Good thing I did, it looked like it hasn't been changed in 5 years or more.. lol

[@williamblockjr9048]

palaquin thats what liz taylor made her entrance into rome on aint it? (Cleopatra????)

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Took me a year to do a gentle refresh on my gsxr. So yeah, it's not been long at all!

[@everydayanadventure]

Love my gl1200 great bike handles the wind good and as an added bonus its faster than the gl1500 and gl1800.

[@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

Love the channel dude!! New driver myself and the concept of getting an old and cheap bike and run with it is fucking amazing! Keep it up!

[@paulyates2731]

Just did timing belts on my 1990 Wing.. its not bad, maybe a couple of hours. You'll be fine!

[@RYANo_Moto]

I’ve been going back and watching some of your earlier stuff, it’s cool to see the humble beginnings! You’ve come a long way man! 😎👊🏼

[@kokobeatz7222]

Working on sportbikes is a pain in the ass. Pulling plastics to do anything. This looks similar tho. Excited to get my First one

[@MostlyInteresting]

Many PC guys have changed out the shocks that can be height adjusted. You also have to be careful how wide a tire you use. The factory tire is about max wide to fit in the trunk tunnel.

[@theharrysauce]

I have a 1987 gl1200 aspy. Bought it for $800 with 117,000. I completed two saddle sore 1000 in the first season I got the bike. The maintenance was a-bit much from the radiator switch failure, brake flush, fixing the previous owners rats nest wiring, new tires, charging system failures. I’ve never learned so much or experienced so many places with other bikes

[@scubasteve524]

It's not large , it's " I'm a full figured gentleman.

[@lawrencehill4680]

My brother, may he rest in peace, bought me a 1981 Goldwing GL1100. Its in pieces. And I exist only on SSI so it'll take me a while to get it together. But when I do I want to ride down from New York to show it off and meet y'all.

[@larrymickey3419]

Here's a tip, after changing the timing belt turn the engine over by hand before replacing the cover to make sure everything turns smoothly and everything is timed up right. Bent valves are no fun!!

[@stonesie81]

I was a car mechanic for 10 years and I always did this, always got a slight feeling of trepidation on the first turn of the key too despite never bending a valve... Turning it by hand saved the day a time or 3. Sometimes the slack is in the wrong place on the first attempt.

[@1LifeAdvs]

I'm no mechanic. So how do i turn the engine over by hand?

[@americanhomeimprovements7932]

I’m always procrastinating too! 🤘 Makes my day when it’s time for the shade tree army videos! Y’all keep me motivated ( most of the time) 🤣✌️

[@andypants1000]

Mr Tree! I feel your pain. You convinced me I'd be able to do my own work on my own bike. Yesterday I did an air filter upgrade on my XR1200. Any air filter matinence involves removing the gas tank and opening the safe they call an airbox. Thankfully my kit eliminated the airbox and I'll never have to do it again.

[@hillie47]

Complains about rubbernecking, proceeds to slow down and turn around to check a traffic incident. :D

[@jered2177]

I like the PC, 50hp of v twin glory

[@rgh622]

What's the story with that miniature Road King at 7:57, on the desk?

[@MostlyInteresting]

Rebuild that vacuum petcock right now before it fails and leaves you sitting. It can also make for some weird running issues.

[@chaduphold7179]

That engineer comment had me in stiches 😂😂😂

[@Recycledhooligan]

Just put a jet kit in my bike today,nice riding weather finally wouldn’t you know next week rain all week

[@tedsalmon2533]

Now that was a great video! A real eye opener regarding maintaining a Gold Wing.

[@roosky9260]

What happened the exit music, I feel like the video didn’t end yet 😅👏👍

[@MrPerry61]

I just bought a 2008 Sportster 883L for $1,500. I put on a set of Viking bags and a fender rack behind the solo seat and call it my Bagster

[@naturalbornlunatics3810]

Totaled my savage about a month ago, awesome bike miss it everyday

[@johnedwards1685]

ShadeMeister, forgive me if the team has already considered this: I wonder if Chey’s Pacific might be a little better suited to her loveliness if the rear springload were backed off to reduce the ride height and perhaps a tiny bit off the front fork springs. I can’t wait to see how Chey gets on with the Sportster. I have an XL1200C with carb and rigid engine. It’s a great bike, after getting off a Glide it feels about six inches wide. [edited due to lamentable spelling]

[@ronnydeboer9014]

i drive a kawasaki vulcan 750 vn 1986 i drive there every day no problems love it cost me 650 euros

[@kastimizillion]

GoldwingDocs has it's own KZbin channel, you should throw in a link.

[@paulchevalier2249]

What, no outro music? It is like watching a video and then it buffers right at the end. I am lost.

[@tommontague5721]

"Will it make it or, Won't it make it"?...Reminds me of my old 82 AMF Sportster.....A crap shoot.

[@kyleRS87]

Same with my 73 lol

[@Jordan-jk9wg]

My Harley-shadow vt750 has the same issue with the starter switch on the bars... there is also a short in the killswitch.... although different makes... they may have a similar issue... cant wait to hear what's wrong with the savage

[@avlawns3037]

In order of pita airfilters ...gl1200=easy. Gl1500=kinda a pita. Gl1800=8 hours and half the bike ripped apart.

[@grantbresley5343]

Congratulations! Getting caught up on couple videos and saw you kit 200k!!!!! Love watching you guys.

[@CraigSmith568]

When they went to the 1800 Goldwing they made it harder again. You have to take the entire dash out and unhook the computer module to get to the filter. I wonder if the Suzuki has an issue with the starter switch/kill switch since it is dying after you get it running. I may be wrong, but it just seems odd that if it was the starter it wouldn't die.

[@kylepayne9657]

Agree about the Suzuki. Chey always killing it w/ the emergency switch vs the ignition key.

[@turk59]

If you’re having to remove the dash on the 1800 you’re doing something wrong.

[@larryyz_hideaway]

No outro music MY WEEKEND IS RUINED

[@vincek6613]

Just saw a '99 goldwing gl 1500 for sale for $4500. Instantly thought about picking it up and joining the goldwing army

[@Timman57]

I'm going to be doing a ground up refresh on an 84 goldwing aspencade here soon, gonna be a blast lol

[@byrondaniel4410]

Who in the hell was all the running in the background when chey was trying to start Suzuki at the garage