Vintage Goldwing, Barn Find. Can we get it running and driving again?

[@bgilgall]

I had high hopes for this video,.great to watch an old abandoned bike being saved and given a new lease of life, or so I thought. Trying to free the starter button with channel locks, using a Philips screwdriver on rusted JIS screws, jamming a flathead screwdriver into the ignition. Even the fact that you thought 20 plus year old timing belts would be ok had me wondering what you were thinking. This bike deserved better treatment and I'm sure there are several viewers of your video that would have wanted to be as lucky as you in finding such a barn find. I just think it's a real shame the way you're approaching this.

[@nevsmate8663]

YUP, very cringe worthy... I bought a '81 GL1100 & '97 Valkyrie, no history for either so first to replace were the timing belts.

[@jesper1406]

Apart from that, the video is just plain badly edited and boring...

[@frontcentermusician]

Agree totally. Had to look away when he jammed that screwdriver into the key switch. Thumbs down on this video.

[@PatrickKelly-lz3pv]

I was wondering where he bought his barn find dust from ?

[@kymhaniford]

Yup a How to Butcher a Classic Motorcycle Video

[@schm2918]

I'm here all day for the Goldwing content! Very cool!

[@scorpio9578]

Japanese bikes do not use Philips or Posidrive screws, they are JIS heads, you need to get yourself a Vessel JIS impact screwdriver, then life will be much easier 😁

[@WhySoSeriously101]

Currently restoring a 79 gl1000, bought a JIS screwdriver set but use my Phillips screwdrivers 99% of the time! You don’t need to buy anything.

[@donnydenfeld2394]

​@@WhySoSeriously101I've been working on Japanese motorcycles for 30 years and have only been using Phillips screwdriver and impacts too and I've never had a problem either.

[@thomaspenman4101]

What a waste leaving it to rot away some people have more money than sense

[@thomaspenman4101]

Wish it was me that had it

[@thomaspenman4101]

A tip for you to remove surface rust it works soapy brillo pads in hot water does great job

[@nekokami3132]

Watching bearded-mechanic gave lots of tips on how to work on bikes. Love the guy.

[@dannyduncan3181]

Had the same bike many years ago. Found the best way to use the center Stand, stand alongside the left side of the bike facing forward with your hands on the handlebars. With your right foot stand up on the center stand letting your weight push it down as you pull back lightly on the handlebars. The stand pivots right up slick as can be.😊

[@vashonwatchdog]

I did it much the same way, but did not use the handlebars for anything more than keeping the front wheel straight as I stood on the stand and lifted from the crash bar in front of the saddlebag

[@leesmith5419]

Yes I would love to watch that series of videos of you doing that

[@stanleybaker8707]

Yes I would love to see,please 😊😊.

[@joeyclawson7041]

Barn find bikes, baby! Bring us more!!!!

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Pre reverse gear. Very nice. Wow, great find, tons of potential, I get them in my shop now and then, and they are always pretty fancy. Fun to ride!! Comfort and power.

[@evdallas123]

Honda gold wings are built to last forever great job putting that one back on the road

[@udd_dead_demon_9503]

Yes PLEASE film it. I love doing that stuff as well and watching others. Everytime I watch others theres always somerhing you can learn, Thank you for the videos.

[@jangiberson615]

A bit over a decade ago I restored a 1977 GL1000 , if my starter switch should fail I just have to use the kick starter . A real fun bike to ride.

[@auaiao9]

Wow these are my favorite bikes and you can't beat the comfort of the seat especially when you're sitting on the back.

[@philipjackson3127]

My wife fell asleep on the back of my aspencade.

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Just get an ignition switch, be amazed, and everything will probably start working. The wiring on those is nuts dude.

[@MayorofDipshittery-lq7if]

Why not give all the fasteners etc a good soaking with penetrating fluid and leave it overnight ? Not impressed with your early efforts at hitting things with pliers etc, rough as feck 😱

[@josephsimonic6946]

Great Video. You guys are truly blessed to be working together and having fun.

[@richardoswalt1009]

I have revived 5 Gold Wings 4 GL1000 and 1100, at one time I had 7 Wings, One was an 1800. I still have 2 Wings and an Indian and currently collect cars. Always carbs brakes and fork seals love old Wings.

[@RuggedWrench]

They are a great ride. We have it up an running great now. 👍

[@lyndenhodder5655]

Hi from the UK, yes, go for it, love to see these classics get a new lease of life..

[@NileKelly]

Back in my early 20's, I had a 76 LeadWing, full dressed "Cadillac" GL 1000, all the goodies. Thanks to it's low center of gravity and profile, my skinny 120 pound self had no problem riding that beast. I did some lighting upgrades and added some artwork to her. Some scripting and pinstriping. Across the trunk, using those thin artist paintbrushes, I scripted "Long Distance Voyager," inspired by the name of a Moody Blues album. That was her name.

[@robertcraft-pj2jp]

There is a code on the ignition, take it out to a lock smith and he can cut a key.

[@guzziwheeler]

You bunglers don't deserve this motorcycle!

[@pablocespedes5880]

I think it has broken rings or something on the left bank of the Boxer, oh bout those Honda's deserve to be restored! Thanks for the video!

[@steven.h0629]

I'm bummed out just having to bleed my brakes with old fluid! Your task is way more involved. 🙂

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Stick rings, maybe spray some oil down cylinders help it turn over smoother.

[@OrganicBeeCare]

Sad you guys did not do your research before touching this beautiful motorcycle. The issue with the starter button is the screw underneath it that needs to be loosened a little. You also overtightened the screwed on the valve cover which will definitely leak soon. This bike requires everything to be torqued correctly. I hope you guys decide to read up on how to restore gl1100. I usually do not criticize anyone on the Internet but unfortunately gotten really sad seeing this video. I know you mean well though :)

[@Chopper650]

Get over yourself bud... this bike was left to rot

[@vashonwatchdog]

Mine was a 1986 and I loved it. Bought it new from the Honda dealer in San Fernando valley in January of 1988 and put over 20K miles on it by Christmas.

[@diablo.josh.1229]

Let’s keep the goldwing content coming!

[@stanleybaker8707]

I have been off a motorcycle 🏍 for a long time, so if I ever got a touring bike it would be a Can Am Spyder ,it has 2 wheels in the front,would be a more stable bike,love the videos keep them coming 😊😊😊.

[@300zxdriver]

Of course you can,it’s a Honda.

[@wesleythompson451]

This is my favorite iteration of the GoldWing, when it comes to visual appeal. I love how this bike looks. I wish they would make a special brand new GoldWing with new insides but the general look of this bike. I'd get a silver one.

[@JS-xi5nk]

The left carb bank is flooded rich. And the air cut off valves are probably shot.

[@RuggedWrench]

You are exactly right. That was the problem 👍

[@OZ-HOG-RON]

Yes, I would like to see you video switching parts over to get a running bike. I bought an identical Aspencade as this one brand new, and had it for 10 years. Same brown color. Traded it off on a Harley in 1992. Have always regretted trading it off. Should have kept it. It was a bear riding around in city traffic, but boy was it great on the highway. I just subscribed to your channel and an looking forward to your videos on this bike. Ride safe!

[@superbran2008]

Another episode would be fantastic can’t wait to see it all swapped over 👍

[@cmgtafan]

Wow that's low milage on that bike. My first touring bike was an 82 gl1100 that had 78,000 miles on it when purchased and 213,000 miles when i sold it for more than i paid for it. Best bike i ever had as far as reliability.

[@brianbaird3]

My dad had a 1981 GL1100 in black it was my favorite bike sadly my dad was killed in a car crash do to an intoxicated driver and we had to sell the bike because my mom doesn't like motorcycles and i was only 6 years old. I wish i could find and afford one

[@markwhitcombe8670]

Yes do it I would watch it

[@CHARRIS-pd7gr]

Put the barn find goodies on the other bike, can't wait to see the vid. THANKS

[@dennis4lyfe]

Yes I would like to see that

[@michaeltruscott9443]

I seen a guy at road track and trail in selinsgrove Pennsylvania couldn’t have weighed a hundred pounds use one hand and walk a gold wing backwards and just like magic it went riteup on the center stand slickest thing I ever seen I had a 900 ninja of the 84 variety

[@turboman4736]

Absolutely swap parts have a perfect running goldwing bike

[@charliesmith2629]

Make the change.

[@rogue5022]

First time I’ve ever seen a bike start out of sheer fear. Fear that if it didn’t start you guys might do something else hideous to that poor bike. 😢

[@RuggedWrench]

😂😂😂

[@nogayvulf]

Я из России.У моего знакомого точно такой байк стоит.Небольшая неисправность есть. А так вообще на ходу.Классный мотоцикл!

[@enjoyingretirement4846]

Yes how cool then the swap is even cooler. May try some sea foam in the engine before the swap.

[@h.wayneb3495]

Thanks for sharing.

[@mineplow1000]

Oh, that poor girl. Hope you can make her shine again!

[@petermercer5968]

I had a Goldwing for 10 years and we had it service once a year. My wife and I didn't drive the motor bike in the winter it gets colder in Tasmania Australia for 9 months of the year. When we sold the bike it was the saddest day.

[@Theshed12]

Thats not smoke coming from the left side exhaust is fuel, thats why it went through 1 gallon in 3 miles had the same problem with my 76

[@RuggedWrench]

You are exactly correct. It was a stuck float in one of the carbs on the left side

[@rugby3874]

Never rev an engine like that after setting for years.

[@zeth15943]

100 percent yes

[@alanstant9356]

Very awesome my friend

[@charlesgiles2434]

Like to see you put both together and make one good looking bike so hope you video the progress 👍

[@MrMikegrouse]

Yes would like to see you do the work.

[@SpaceMulva]

Hell yeah man. I would love to see it. Bike is great looking.

[@DispatchMoto]

Nice job getting it running! Would love to see compression numbers to see if the left side rings are infact sticking. Throw some b12 in there and see if you can get them freed up. 🤙

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

I have rescued a barn find bike, rebuilt it and done a tour in 4 countries across Europe. Mine is a Honda Super magna. VF750c. I still have it. Don’t really ride it these days. Brought a new bike a couple of years ago.

[@mikecindymcc1264]

yes would love to see you transfer everything over

[@richardoswalt1009]

I've owned 11 Gold Wings still own 2, One is the first one I bought. Watch out for the timing belt there is probably stuff in there..good luck!!

[@michaeltruscott9443]

I had one I called and talked to the head of the gold wing club he said those belts can last to over 100.000.000 miles

[@slowtaknow]

Great find, hope you get it all together

[@MrGolden28473]

82 is the best year of wings!!!!!!! love this stuff

[@philipjackson3127]

Same as the one I bought about 20 years ago, had 10 years with few issues, 11 th year I had to do a full strip, frame had rotted through by petrol tank and on bottem frame rail which was removable. Petrol tank had also rotted out. Did all that and then sold it as it was getting too heavy to manoeuvre. S😢till miss that bike.

[@mattivirta]

totally wront srat working, first cover off, then sparks off looking cylinders, and take carburets off and clean all, then blaster to cylinder stay one day, then try move engine, not take battery and start,

[@felixinfoelectro4029]

yes we want to see you do it

[@aholecop5547]

“There is nothing better than a Goldwing “~S. surgeon

[@markbell7573]

Enjoyed this video and would definitely watch a video where you swap parts over the the donor/parts bike

[@55418und]

A complete disassemble reassemble project. Nice basement project for a winter .

[@kman-mi7su]

Yeah, please do the swap and get one good running bike. It would be neat to see the process on video.

[@paulcosgrove7060]

Would love to see the rebuild 😊

[@gregoryblair9810]

Bought a bike on online auction, front end damage. When it arrived, truck driver helped me unload it. Front wheel scraping tire so we didn't realize it was in gear until on the ground. Must have been in top gear when wrecked and no one changed, as the foot shift was bent against the frame and clutch cable broken. Engine was fine, but forks and frame by neck bent.

[@mattivirta]

beauty bike safe and make new life,

[@wesleyshoemaker2]

Yes id like to see it

[@thomaspenman4101]

I really enjoyed this vid guys awesome❤

[@snextime]

As you are a bike owner I’m surprised you didn’t first turn the red switch to “RUN”.

[@victorgoins6131]

I would definitely like to see you build the bike.

[@Bobby72501]

I'd love to c the series of the bikes transfer. Hell, I love ya'lls videos period. I didnt even no u had posted. It didn't alert me. Just happened to show up on the main page when I refreshed it. Would love to c more posts from ya.

[@NileKelly]

I'd rather see the barn find Wing going. Transfer the parts from that black one to the other, even it's the whole bike.

[@miller4057]

Yes let’s see it!!!!

[@luisavila4432]

Yes let’s see the process

[@grahamlane1313]

Just spray a bit of wd 40 on the starter button a bit of wd40 sometimes helps free up.before taking it apart

[@rickholdorf4832]

I've got a 1983 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade with California Friendship Sidecar if you're interested.

[@RuggedWrench]

Interesting… what area are you from?

[@RuggedWrench]

Thanks for the offer. But we are in PA it’s a bit to far from home…

[@MichaelHards-e6r]

Yes it would be nice

[@trickyrickie4828]

Yeah let's watch you do it

[@HayleyPerkins-r9v]

Do it lots of us would watch it

[@austinmatthews347]

I am amazed that you would risk no brakes

[@robertdentato9394]

Timing belts in cars are usually changed 60-75k

[@gargantula3274]

Weird note on this, but it feels good to know I'm not the only one who's taken to calling it Peanut Butter Blaster.

[@whammond511]

Yes!! Let us watch you swap out to the better bike!

[@kevinc8744]

Yes please, record it

[@kamoboko86]

Yes please. I wanna see goldwing build. By the way, You sound exactly like the guy from the RobotCantina channel.

[@SaraOliveira-oz2bs]

Eu adoro essas reformas

[@faithbuilder1320]

You should have said, "no brakes, but we have PLENTY OF BUSHES." Hitting trees to stop is pretty graphic. But hitting small bushes should be fun to stop.

[@MauriceChartrand]

I don't see much chance of restoring a Goldwing parked for 20 to 30 years, when you try to free up a plastic starter button with a pair of giant channel locks, duhhhhh ? Good Luck. Maybe makes more sense to use lots of penetrating oil and wait longer for oil to have time to work it's magic.

[@darrenelbrow5144]

A fyi , you don’t drive a motorcycle. You ride it!

[@rockyjustus2829]

Sure we'd love to see it transform into a new beginnings

[@alexandertait7508]

I would love to see you move all the parts from one to the other

[@grizzly5138]

yes please

[@bobmartin7409]

Found a great barn find, gave a nice opening about why he loved these bikes...then they attacked it hammers and screwdrivers. WTF! 😮😢

[@Jccowboy55]

yes yes

[@h.wayneb3495]

I'd enjoy parts swap if not to much trouble for you, I own an 83 GW standard with after market Vetter fairing runs great. Thanks