What it's like to ride a 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade in 2022

[@wingandhog]

You can never go wrong with a well maintained GoldWing. Any generation

[@sean8470]

agreed; they are built like tanks

[@matt7965]

All honda you just can't go wrong to be honest most Japanese engines are brilliant

[@jongonegone1262]

prime championship decade for honda racing and sales, those were the days !!!!!

[@smeaglerG]

I got a 91 SE AE last year. It's one of the last American made models from the Marion Ohio plant. I started my journey on an 86.

[@stormteam3004]

I just got an 88 in near mint condition with 28,000. Needs 400 to 6/8oo dollars work to before its ready to roll

[@fadingbeleifs]

Hell, I rode my 83 Goldwing from west Tennessee to Chillicothe, Ohio for a new job, that didn't work out, so I ended up riding all the way out to Fort Dodge, Iowa to my uncle's place.... I ran into a severe thunderstorm in Indiana 27 miles before the Illinois line on I-74, and then dealt with very high winds all day the next day thru Illinois and Iowa, and that night, 15-25 degree temps... the front of the bike got covered in ice from riding thru freezing fog the last 180 or so miles, and I was downright miserable and ready to free my ass from that saddle by the time I was just an hour away from town...... I think my ass still says "HONDA" on both cheeks... I absolutely love my bike, so far it's been bulletproof and completely faithful to me... Hope this might be entertaining to someone... I'd love to talk about long rides others have done...

[@lnc23]

Nice I just bought an 85 yesterday with almost 50k feels really pretty cool!

[@JackMasterOfNone9200]

this was a great comment to read haha, i dont own a bike right now,(i know how to ride) but thinki9ng of picking one of these up as i see so many for 600-1000usd

[@adamlanglois563]

​@@JackMasterOfNone9200don't be afraid of high mileage. My 1500 wing has 320k kilometers and rides great.

[@JackMasterOfNone9200]

@adamlanglois563 wow that's impressive!

[@donaldpeytonjr678]

I have watched this several times and still love to hear non touring/supermoto riders be surprised at how much they like some of these old touring bikes. Your 84 Goldwing is really cool and shows you the longevity of these bikes. Even at almost 40 years old, you are seeing how relevant this bike is to making almost any ride better. So pleased to hear you discover what I have known for a long time. Yes it is a different ride from any other style or type of bike you've owned, but it is just so enjoyable and can't really be compared with the smaller/lighter bikes you ride. Your new to you Goldwing stands in its own category on its own terms and does so with confident, quiet, authority. Enjoy!!!!!!

[@SteveBender-gr5kh]

I had 1 . Mint condition from a client of mine. Was sitting in his airplane hangar for 20 years. Only 14k miles. It kinda felt like the closest thing to driving a piece of living room furniture. Smooth as should be expected This video is spot on. I did have some getting used to the heel toe shift too. Unfortunately I had to sell it due to I'm now disabled.

[@ksigurdsen034482]

I'm the very satisfied proud owner of a 1984 Aspencade as well. I purchased it in 2013 from the original owner who treated it well. I have continued the same care.

[@graylingdrummond9421]

I have been riding my 84 GW for over 15 years, only problem was a bad stator, did the Po Boy conversion and everything has been great, love the ride and feel.

[@geraldscott4302]

The floorboards and heel and toe shifter are NOT stock, somebody put those on it. You can remove them and install regular pegs and a normal shifter, it makes it a LOT easier to ride, at least for me. It feels like a normal motorcycle. When I replaced the floorboards and heel and toe shifter with normal parts the bike suddenly felt about 300 pounds lighter.

[@DavidCarper-h1u]

Oem is where it's at on these bikes..

[@gravesclayton3604]

I still ride my '81 GL1100 Goldwing Full Dress and '82 Gl500i Silverwing weather permitting. Both are great rides with comfort and handling to spare. The bikes know nothing of what year it is, only that they run as well as you can ride. I wouldn't trade them for anything new today.

[@gophucyorselph5179]

Same here , 81 interstate and 83 aspencade , both daily drivers and run like new

[@RollinTwentySix]

Kudos, fellas. Those old 4-poppers from Ohio were so overbuilt. My GL1200 hit 300K before it got sick. I'm also among the few that admired the Silvers.

[@J0EWE3D]

Silver wings are so cool

[@noonster55]

Brings back some good memories. I had the windshield cut down. You still get a lot of protection with it cut down below eye level. I did not like looking through it. I put 380,000 miles on mine from Dec 1983 until 2007. I put it up for sale, and it was gone in two days...

[@donaldpeytonjr678]

Kudos on 380000 miles!!!!

[@RollinTwentySix]

That's amazing, my GL1200 almost made it to 310K miles before it quit. I have heard of guys making it to 500k with minor overhauls! They are legendary!

[@davidbrennan5]

I have seen many with over 400k miles... They were overbuilt in my honest opinion. Other than some of the 1100's and 1200's having stator problems they only really need some wear and tear stuff replaced as they age and get some miles on them. Things like wheel bearings brakes, headtube bearings, tires cam belts etc... If you keep up the basic maintenance they are very reliable.

[@stormteam3004]

I just bought an 88 with only 28,000 on it today. Needs, I'm guessing 4-8 hundred worth of work and is in really good condition. Even came with ear phones that plug into the lighter and go into the helmets. Seats are in amazing condition.

[@michaelmosley1385]

I bought my 84 interstate in 2000 from a friend and to this day I'm still riding it with only 75,000 miles it has all the accessories as the aspencade of that year. Chromed out to the max. Great bikes

[@iffipifi1]

Wanna sell?

[@michaelmosley1385]

@@iffipifi1 oh no but thanks for asking

[@timtimdixon4979]

​@@iffipifi1 I have one to sell 84 goldwing interstate 1200

[@Daveinet]

The backfire is caused by a diaphragm going bad in the intake. This is the first symptom. Eventually it will start running lean, eventually if you neglect it long enough it will start to overheat. Put more air in the rear suspension. This will make it ride softer. Get use to muscling the counter steer to keep the bike down in a corner. It is really susceptible to on/off throttle changes, especially in low speed corners. Lastly, do a high gear roll on from about 65 to 95. You will be amazed at how quickly it will climb up in high gear. Lastly, do not ride a GL1800, until you have the budget to upgrade.

[@jackanderson1418]

I had a 1984 aspencade great bike picked it up with 60,000 miles and sold it to my neighbor with 120,000 still running great, I bought a new 2008 Gl1800 heavier than the 1200 but a lot more power. I could load that 1200 down with camping gear to the max and it never complained or changed how it handled it got a solid 40 mpg loaded unloaded head wind no wind it always stayed the same. The 1200 definitely could store more stuff than the 1800. I love my 1800 but when I see vidio's like yours I sometimes wish I had both bikes. The heal toe shifter is after market I never cared for them. Thanks for the fond memories.

[@charliefrens8227]

I picked one of these up about 2 weeks ago. 102,300 miles on it. Good power. Acceleration is fantastic. The shifting can be a little touchy… But so far so good. My mom asked if I was ever going to have “4 wheels.” I said yeah. Gonna start saving up for another bike next spring. And then I’ll have 2 and 4 wheels. She told me I didn’t need two. Told her she sucks the fun out of everything.

[@bobsullivan5714]

Take her for a ride.......

[@BoontonJeremy]

She sounds hot

[@aceofclubskid]

I think you either misspoke or misunderstood torque vs. horsepower. The Goldwing has a lot of torque, much more than your average sporty bike. the ratio is 77 lb/ft. of torque to 94 HP. A torquey bike (or car) will tend to have a very smooth, linear 'shove' that just advances the bike forward, and allows for easy takeoff from a stop even when heavily weighed down with a passenger, lots of luggage, etc. I believe what you were describing with the lack of torque was actually comparatively low horsepower. A higher horsepower-to-torque ratio necessitates a higher redline. The redline on these fellas is quite low for a bike at ~7200 rpm. So, rather than a big surge of power that comes in around maybe 5-7k rpm, there's a consistent and smooth push that still gets the bike moving pretty fast. Love your video! I hope you get her all cleaned up and mechanically sorted, these bikes will run forever.

[@nelsonphilip4520]

The Honda Gold Wing is a tour-de-force and this series showcases Honda's engineering prowess. Historically Honda began manufacturing with motorcycles before launching into automobiles. The Gold Wing, which has often been referred to as a 2-wheel car, represents the pinnacle of motorcycle & automobile synergy. Honda is also the only one of two major auto manufactures (BMW is the other) that still engages with its heritage building bikes. BTW, Honda designed and marketed the Gold Wing line for the American luxury long distant touring rider.For a time Honda even produce them at their Marysville Ohio manufacturing facility. Great job on your video but if I have one criticism is your use of "ridiculous" when describing the Gold Wing. The Gold Wing IMHO is anything but ridiculous! Good luck and yes as a retread rider having recently aquired a 1998 Gold Wing Valkyrie, I would enjoy seeing more content.

[@MrDEANOSCOOLVIDS]

I love the old bikes , they weren't afraid to try new things back then and bikes had a lot of character

[@lorinmiller1682]

I've had my '85 Goldwing 1200 LTD for over 20 years now. It has over 90k miles on it and the ride is still super smooth. I can adjust air shocks during the ride which is really nice as the roads in Iowa can really suck at times with frost heave. Best $4k investment I ever made, will have a hard time parting with it some day.

[@duncanjowett5575]

I can't really get my head around the idea that one day my 1200 will have to go. I think about it sometimes and I reckon when that day comes I'll just hang up my helmet and call it a day. Unless I've got £30k lying about for a comparable modern bike. (Edit: Or maybe just a 2nd hand Interceptor 650 for Sunday morning pub runs)

[@xPablo1376]

FYI ur supposed to adjust the air suspension while its non the center stand since the pressure reading will be off .( at leastfor the 1990- 2000 GL 1500)

[@geraldscott4302]

I had an '85 LTD about 10 years ago. It was the biggest nightmare I've ever dealt with. I should have known better than to buy a bike with a computer on it. The fuel injection never worked right and often didn't work at all. The charging system was a disaster. The regulator/rectifier would get red hot. It even set the bike on fire. The trip computer was inoperative when I got it, the plastic screen was cracked from being out in the sun. The rear wheel was defective, The bearing that is supposed to be a press fit just turned in the wheel. The rear air suspension wouldn't hold air. Dozens of little things went wrong. Parts were impossible to find. Then the stator failed and I gave up. I probably put less than 3,000 miles on it in 2 years, I spent way more time working on it than riding it. I had at least 200 hours of work into it, and around $2500. I sold it to a guy that parts bikes out on eBay for $500, and was happy to see it go. I will never go near another Goldwing again. I do see the appeal from the brief amount of riding I was able to do, but it's just too complicated and there were a LOT of design and manufacturing problems. My former boss (I'm retired now) had 2 Goldwing 1500s he bought new, the transmissions went out around 50,000-60,000 miles on both.

[@duncanjowett5575]

@@geraldscott4302 that is an horrific tale. I'm sorry for your hassle. But, to be fair, in 3 years of ownership & God knows how many print articles & youtube vids, this is the first 100% negative review of a Wing I've seen. I think you should buy another...😉👍🤟

[@got2kittys]

​@@geraldscott4302 My uncle got a goldwing, first year it came out. It's too bad yours gave you such trouble. Most of them run flawlessly. I've never heard of one with so many issues, but every machine will have some lemons.

[@wlingrell]

I have a 1986 Honda Goldwing Aspencade. I love it. I had 30000 Kms on it. It is in really good condition. On thing you want to do right away is replace the timing belts. You don't want on to them to break because it will destroy your engine. Lots of info on the internet to walk you through repairs. I love the look of these bikes. Enjoy. The more you ride it the better you will like. If I were you I would take the floorboards off and put the original foot pegs much nicer to shift. Have fun.

[@duncanjowett5575]

Amen to getting rid of the floorboards & heel/toe. And amen to the timing belts. Also, hardwire that connection to the left of the battery before it melts & fries the stator. And don't neglect oil changes. Then just ride it another 40 years. (Oh, & ditch the flag off the back. Strictly no flags or cuddly bears on the back. Nope.)

[@fourse.]

Thank you Wayne, I was able to put many more miles on this season after this video was filmed and you're right, the more I ride it the more I like it.

[@DTRider1]

I have a 1997 GL1500 Goldwing Aspencade, the best bike I 've ever owned hands down!

[@richardahola692]

I would love to have a 1500 Wing. That 6 cylinder motor sings to me. I store my 1200 in a small shed and I don't think a 1500 would fit. The old wings are cheap and usually run well. Rode a 1980 GL 1100 for twelve years then bought my 87 1200. I like the 1200 a lot better.

[@craigwiess1656]

​@@richardahola692 1500 is overall about 6 inches longer. If it has a markland hitch add another 8 inches. My 97 SE with hitch is just over 9ft long. There is a weight difference about 40lb between the 1200 and 1500. Weighed my 1500 with gear I always have stowed,weighed in at 900lbs. Same gear I kept in my 1200. Both average about 34mpg. The 1200 is quicker, but the 1500 you're in 5th by 40mph and almost never need to downshift. Only reason I bought a 1500 was the reverse.

[@richardahola692]

Love the old wings. Started with an '80 that I bought for $800 and rode for 12 years. Have an '87 now and ride everywhere. Carries a ton and is comfortable enough for long trips. I store the bike at a friend's house in NY. My only transport when in the US. Put about 10,000 miles on it in 2022. I put Progressive springs and shocks on that made a huge improvement. I always come up with winter projects for improvements. Never have time. I go to south America and get another summer on my dual sport bikes.

[@TravisDoesGames]

Motorcycle life garch

[@FrancisDonaldson]

Led me to think

[@nokia5359]

10K miles a year on a bike ! more than my entire family of 4 put on my CRV. i envy you 😊

[@fabieneldridge3414]

I’m riding a 1980 cb900c, my Son fixed it up for me and like it very much only 21,000 miles on it. He put headers , re did the carbs drilled them out ect. It’s hard to believe how advanced it is. It’s a nicer riding bike than most of today’s motorcycles ! It has a 10 speed, air ride, all rubber mounted motor and transmission. We changed the handle bars and set everything up to suit me. I will probably not buy another bike as this bike is so impressive and in my mid sixties I won’t need another. I just can’t get over what a nice riding bike it is. People should look into these old bikes. It’s so much easier to ride than the Road King I sold. The Harley was just heavy in the parking lots ect. The only time the Honda is heavy is when you really get it rocking.! Even with dual disc brakes up front and disc in back , with stainless brake lines all rebuilt by my Son it becomes heavy. It runs better than the Harley too ! I’d say around 100hp it is plenty. We are adding a windshield ect . Again I have ridden for 50 years and have owned more bikes than I can remember this is great ! There are lots of old bikes that are great as your Goldwing with it’s Honda reliability proves it as my 900 . Plus my Son doing this for me to ride with him makes it that much better. Great Son , he is riding a BMW 1000rs ? It will absolutely fly ! I can’t believe the power and speed it produces ! Over 200mph. It’s nice having a Son who knows his way as a master mechanic.

[@Firewlkre]

This last June I rode my 1984 GL1200 Goldwing standard from Medford,Oregon to Twenty-nine Palms Ca.865 miles in one day and it was no big deal on the wing.The mounting points are there for the standards pegs and regular shifter.Removing the floor boards allows the wind to rush up behind the heads and cool your legs/ankles.The stator problems were caused by the resistance caused by the plug inline from the stator to the rest of the charging system,cut out the plug and solder the wires together ending the problem.The handling on these bikes really depend on keeping good quality fresh tires.The slight backfire in the carb on the on the models with smog controls is normal and won't hurt anything.

[@markfloyd7206]

I bought an '84 Aspencade new. Sold it in 2004 with 90k miles. It had no major problems and had made several cross country trips. I noticed your right side mirror vibrating pretty bad. Probably had fell over and cracked the fairing there at the base. Glob on some epoxy will fix that. Not riding really long distances now I got smaller and lighter, but the old GL was one of the bikes I rode when I did do high mileage.

[@RollinTwentySix]

It's astonishing how quick any GL will accumulate said miles, too! haha :D

[@stephenthomas2730]

The heel toe shifter is not factory equipment it's an add on accessory which I'm not in love with. Loved the GL 1200 back in its day.

[@jayrad1973]

Back in the day my dad always wanted one of these it's fun to watch and see what he would have experienced thank you

[@crackshotmcgee9588]

Dude! Just sold my k2 gsxr 750 and k9 gaxr 1000 last year before my daughter was born and my wife and I were buying a house. A year later I just couldnt live without a bike but my wife wouldnt lwt me spend much money on it and it had to be a cruiser(wanted a full dresser after riding a new Indian version) so spend 2 grand on a beautiful 1986 goldwing interstate that an older fella owned since 1999. Kept it in his garage came with all the original stuff as well as the cover. Paint even looks great. Very bappy.

[@FrankBarbuto]

I had a 79 goldwing gl1000 it was the smoothest running engine . ❤

[@Commanderson7]

Watching this brings back so many memories. When I was a kid my dad had the same goldwing and we used to go cruising everywhere. I love it. Riding is my happy place. Love the video.

[@kaneellis6244]

That heel toe shifter is actually activating the original shifter and where the two meet can cause it to bind up

[@brannonjmarshall]

I’ve got an ‘84 Interstate with 33k. Holy moly what a smooth ride! Only issue I have is with the carbs. The previous owner let it sit with gas in the tank for a season, so there’s some sputtering going on around 2k rpm during warm up. Other than that, no complaints! Great video :)

[@joerigillissen9324]

Shimming the carbs helps remove that lean spot when in low revs. It's a common problem.

[@larryheflin1788]

I bought an 84 new and it was my main transportation for years. Rode several long-distance trips two up and loaded with lots of gear. I loved that bike and have only good memories of it; except for the seat when riding hours on end. No heel-toe shifter on mine. 70 years old now and I'm picking up a 2019 Harley Ultra Limited tomorrow.

[@shelliecarlson7015]

When I got my '89 GL 1500, I hated the dam thing! I got rid of the heel/toe shifter and running boards, and just went with the toe shifter and pegs. Now I love that Big Ol Girl. For a big heavy bike, she surprises me with how "sporty" she can be. I have brushed pegs on a U-turn. Also, and don't tell my wife, I raced a Corvette. No, he skunked me, but I had him through 2 gears! lol. I love that bike. Love my Pacific Coast 800 more, but still.

[@mikewhite7133]

Had an 1100 goldwing vetter fairing and bags bought it with 13900miles sold it 6 years later 96000 miles rode that bike till hell wouldn't have it enjoyed it the whole time😁

[@johnpancoast3236]

1980 here, Vetterized. Daily driver, has been for years. We take trips on it every summer and I wouldn't hesitate taking it coast to coast.

[@gc33]

I have now, 2 1200s. One with 32000kms and the other most recent with 25000km. Both 86's.loved since they came out... Still love em now. Have also got 2 75 1000s, 2x 1100s...

[@randallburgess46]

I had an 84 Interstate and an 86 Aspencade. Both bikes were amazing! People used to drop their jaw when I rode wheelies for blocks! Great stuff, as long as they were properly maintained and serviced they will last forever. Also, once you get used to the heel toe shifting, it will spoil you. One of the best bikes Honda has ever built.

[@jeffbrinkerhoff5121]

Hi Randall, I currently have an '84 and an '86 both Aspencades. We're fortunate. Not Alexander the Great, Juliis Caesar, or Ghengis Khan ever blasted down the highway on a Goldwing.. we did.

[@sprezzatura8755]

The 1500 Goldwing is a big step up with no stator issues. But the 4-cylinder bikes can be incredible bargains. Ride what you got!

[@Sterling_Silver04]

I have an '86 Aspencade, and 100% agree, the bike feels heavy when trying to back up and put on the center stand, but the instant you start rolling it feels weightless

[@bssittalib8234]

انا من المغرب عندما كنت صغير في السن كنت معجب بهذا النوع من الدرجات النارية دراجة رائعة انا حاليا ابلغ من العمر 47 سنة ولازلت معجب بها لكن تمن هذه الدارجة النارية الجميلة يبقى حلم لي ولو اشتغلت طول حياتي لن اوفر تمن هذه الدراجة اتمنى لك حياة سعيدة وشكرا على هذه الرحلة الجميلة على متن دراجتك ولو عبر شاشة الهاتف في يوتيب

[@aaroncutting]

I've got a '76 goldwing and I've been having a blast riding it. It's my first running bike (I took on two project bikes that were taking too long) I would not mind getting my hands on a second or third generation goldwing.

[@hooftrim4589]

congratulations on the new bike ..my father in law left a 84 Aspincade for us to enjoy .. very cool tec tip ..balance your carbs huge difference in taking off, popping noise when you down shift thanks for sharing with us ride safe

[@fabieneldridge3414]

My Son built a 1980 cb900 ten speed for me to ride. It sounds great. They are painting it and fixing the rear brakes and I believe it’s about ready to to CNN k again. It had been sitting for 36 years at a body shop. I can’t believe how good my Son got the carbs. It has no hesitation when twisting the throttle. There are lots of wonderful used motorcycles. You need to remember that all need carburetor work but some carbs are a lot harder than others to understand their setup and syncing !

[@mikekosar6135]

They were great back in the day… Still has a place.. really great bikes

[@guilastocker8051]

Riding that bike in 1984 made you the King of the Road. The technology of that bike at the time was like the Starship Enterprise.

[@furmanmackey5479]

Mine was an '86. Best bike I ever owned. Wish I still had it.

[@1MellowYellowMan1]

i JUST bought my own, was garaged for last 5 years but managed a quick ride back to mine. Lots of work to do (especially the digitals) and i havent sussed out the pneumatic gas shocks yet, but looking forward to the work. the video was awesome, i dont know how to put photos of it up here yet, it is the red model

[@bsimpson6204]

I rode one some years back, just amazing how it smoothed out bumpy roads, fantastic engine, just not a fan of the seat, everything else was great.

[@robertreasor7522]

Just shift it normally if it causes that much of a problem. For their day and compared to it's competition it was a leap ahead. I prefer sport touring bikes but you still have to respect the Goldwing and how well it worked for it's day.

[@richardahola692]

I had a chance to buy a nice ST 1100 for $1500. Didn't have a place to store it. I talked to the guy a short time later and he started riding it again. Realized what he had.

[@RuhRohRaggie069]

A 1983 whine berry Aspencade with 56000 miles & a matching trailer followed me home couple nights ago the Clarion stereo is integrated with intercom & CB ( pull it out drop some blue tooth ready system , shit loads of lights & chrome, felt a little intimidated but 100 mile ride from Sioux Falls we were old friends

[@craigwiess1656]

I have a 1984 GL1200 Interstate rebuilt from a salvage title, mostly replacing a few plastic bits and engine gaurds. Just picked up a 97 GL1500 SE. The 1200 is more nimble. Revs much higher than the 1500, 7500 vs 5500rpm. The 1500 is a torque monster. 1200 95hp 77ftlb torque, 1500 100Hp 110ftlb torque. Weight is within 60lbs of each other. Wheel base gl1200 63.4 in GL1500 66.3 in. This make a difference on the highway, makes for a more comfortableride. I average 37mpg on both. Storage I prefer the gl1200 saddle bags over the 1500 and the 1500s trunk over the 1200. No reverse for the 1200s.

[@cornovii3012]

Someone used to own one of these by my school around 1984 when i was about 13, i remember being amazed as it was the first motorbike i had seen with a tow hitch on the back.

[@johnswanson9591]

I have a 1985 interstate 1200 and I love how smooth it rides

[@TomMcKeever]

1984-1987 GL1200 is and has been my favorite style since I first saw it. I have a 1984 Aspencade, and had a 1985 Interstate. Love the video!

[@jimh.5286]

I own a 1984 Goldwing Interstate, which I've had for about 25 years. My brother-in-law has a 1984 Aspencade. Neither of them have the floorboards and heel/toe shifter. They're both footpegs and toe shifters, which is stock.

[@SAXONWARLORD1000AD]

i have the identical bike (no heel toe) - did a 12,600 mile trip around the US in 2013 - carried my camping gear , clothes , stuff , no problem - can't beat a Goldwing

[@loblolly777]

Wow. Thanks. This brought back so many memories. I had and exchange posting to the US in the early 90s and bought an 84 Aspencade when I arrived. Couldn't part with it after two years and had it shipped back to Australia with me. I had forgotten how much 'tech' Honda crammed into this thing for a mid 80s bike.

[@PaulColon-e1n]

Would like to see a video of your foot changing the gears

[@sea0fgreen33]

I had an 85 magna, wish they still made a modern equivalent. I love old hondas

[@dongorsegner4607]

I ride an 87 with 76000 miles on it. Easy to work on, changed out the windshield with a magstad windshield. HUGE difference. I am trying to find a different handlebar set up. Yep the weight is different, get up to 70 on the freeway super smooth.

[@tripacer8259]

You got yourself a great bike there just don't add ANY extra lights. If the stator goes out it a huge hassle. I have an 85 Limited and it has fuel injection, runs like a top. My favorite engine actually.

[@jeffmcbride2943]

Dead right ! no extra lights , it killed my stater , cheap part to buy but ya got to remove engine to get to it !

[@tripacer8259]

@@jeffmcbride2943 CHECK THE WIRES FIRST!! I bought mine with "stator out" and did some reading and soldered the wires together and BAM, it works like a champ!!

[@tripacer8259]

@@jeffmcbride2943 The wires from the stator to a connector that gets corroded and seem like the stator is out! CHEAP FIX!

[@hdridervantol5110]

I have an Aspencade Gl1200 '84 from the states. All with chrome stuff loaded. It was imported to the Netherlands in late '80. Now i'm the owner and the maintenance books are in there. The man has his Gw good maintained and went everywhere with it! I'm 1.61m tall,butt i handled it like a sportsbike 😄. Beside the Gw i have also a Buell XB9. For fun.

[@ikefrye847]

*I got my iron butt and saddle sore on one of those driving from Northern New Hampshire to Central Texas. I was surprised and disappointed to learn that the stock saddle was not all that great for long-distance riding. I've actually been more comfortable on my ninja or my FZ 750... at least on those I can lay on my stomach and stretch out. Not too bright or too safe, but definitely takes the pressure off the posterior!*

[@donfry7034]

I own and still ride very often a 1983 goldwing GL 1100 Aspencade. Has 84,000 miles on it but it doesn't seem like it. That old girl definitely loves getting out on the highway. Warm weather just cant come soon enough.

[@gsdls]

I have a love for Goldwings like I have a love for my Wrangler. Only difference is I own a Wrangler but waiting to own a Goldwing. Thank you for the review.

[@gregwaugh8069]

It runs awesome. Of course Honda makes stuff to last forever. I just got rid of an 85 Aspencade. The prior owner was a do it yourself electrician and the bike had all the old tech in it( gps, alarm, cigarette lighter) plus a christmas tree full of LEDs. The ignition barrel had worn out and the key used to vibrate out so he put a kill switch in it. I put a new key barrel in it. It took a day to get the old ignition barrel out due to safety bolts with round heads surrounded by a steel collar. In the end I cold chiselled and drilled the old one out. Took a day. Not a job you want to tackle. The price for the electrics redone was worth more than the bike itself. There are plenty of these bikes around just get one that has clean electrics.

[@MrZipperhead16]

Before you decide to pull the carbs and clean them, try a bottle of Seafoam in a tank of gas. My 97 sat for like 4 years and had a backfire/rough idle and it cleaned it right up. Syncing up 4 carbs is a pain if you've never done it or even know how. I only have 2 carbs and that's not something I wanted to even attempt. You'll learn all about it because there's nobody to work on them anymore. Most shops won't touch them because of their age but I bet you'll wear out before it does.

[@TravisDoesGames]

If you want to drive around a piece of your soul instead of an appliance it's not wear on your or your body or mind it's using your body and mind. Working on old/difficult shit isn't for everyone. The pay off is worth it

[@lawrencesportello1080]

Seafoam is really good stuff, but I have found Berryman B12 works even quicker and costs almost 50% less. You have to run a treated tankful through but it will melt the muck out of the jets and passages. About every 6 months I dose the tank. Always try this before you snatch the carbs. You'll save your self some work over the long run. 👍

[@rodneymiller5926]

Berryman b12 is good stuff but don't trust it just sitting in your tank or carb bowls. Treat your tank and run it down to almost empty then run some fresh gas behind it. Seafoam is stable but Berrymans is too aggressive on the prints if it sits in it. Running it through is best.

[@MrZipperhead16]

@@rodneymiller5926 I never tried B-12 but that's good to know.

[@ddaattrroonn]

Had an 86 Aspencade that I loved, however a stator replacement was really financially painful. Sounds like it was a when, rather than an if expense.

[@johnowens8565]

That backfiring is the air cut-off valve

[@Daviddelacruz6913]

I took my motorcycle driving test on the same bike easy to maneuver well-balanced you can put gas in them and a battery and start them up after 30 years mainly just ignition and carburetor issues afterwards

[@PainterD54]

I know what you mean about the heal/toe shifter. I found myself just using the front half and shifting with my toe still. I guess I don't really need that back piece afterall.

[@W4UWC]

I have an 85 Aspencade. It is NO FUN AT ALL to back up! Thanks for the video.

[@Thebonesoftrees]

Just bought one yesterday, any tips?

[@derekr7814]

Start hitting the gym they are easy to back up lol. I weigh 130lbs and can back it up easily.

[@BibtheBoulder]

I own and run a 1991 Kawasaki Voyager xii. It has only covered 13,000 miles and I love the rorty sound from its oh so 'of the time' engine and exhaust. You have to 'own it' when riding or it will spit you off, but it is still a very competent bike that I love.

[@claytonputt6550]

I've got a voyager also, very good bikes . It is pretty powerful for what it is.

[@patrickmalone9380]

I brought one last year still havent tryed start it yet.hurt my foot trying put on centre stand 😀

[@ray5765]

You answered a few of the questions I had, I enjoyed our wiidio and the rid e. Stay safe send more vids

[@GT-sj3si]

Had an 86 Aspedcade. Nearly identical to this beside the color, Honda didn't change this bike much till the GL1500 which was when they introduced the factory Reverse on a bike!

[@berube361]

I just bought a 1985 goldwing interstate for quite the steal. It does need the slave cylinder rebuilt as it leaked and lost all pressure. Otherwise fairly clean with 45k miles. Starts right up and runs well. Hopefully I'll be on the road in a few days once parts arrive.

[@matiapisu1096]

I have an 84 Interstate and i love it!Also when i look other old Goldwing it is always a pleasure

[@alt123fhr]

Hello from new Zealand. I bought an 87 interstate last week that was imported from the USA. I absolutely love it. I haven't driven my car since I picked it up. We have Americana week every February in Taranaki. I plan to join in the convoy of classic American cars.

[@AlexAugustinex]

America is a biker's paradise. Look at those long, well-maintained empty roads with nice scenery. How can you not be happy after a short ride through there. Wow.

[@tommylogan2201]

Very nice bike. I have a 2007 heritage softail and looking at older gl1500's now.

[@tommylogan6600]

I ended up picking up a 1989 gl1500 for 1k needs a alternator and seat redone only 55k miles on it

[@campbellpaul]

It takes a while to get used to other riders asking about your "wing".. The enthusiasm for these bikes is truly unheralded.

[@howardswanson2343]

I just picked one up with 34k and nearly creamed my jeans on the first ride... amazing HONDA engineering. Ride for life 1

[@terryhimes5052]

I bought my first GoldWing new in 1976.

[@DWilliams-ce8nb]

Had the Honda Valkyrie Interstate touring bike for a number of years. The 1800. Very sweet bike. Never even a hint of a problem with that bike. Great for trips of a hundred miles or so. But I'd absolutely want the Gold Wing seats for longer rides.

[@Mark-qx8ou]

I have a 1983 Goldwing Aspencade gl 1100 and I love it. Yes it’s also not perfect but I do best to maintain it.

[@BucksBeesS.C.]

I've got a 99 se which is heavy . Worst thing I done was put corbin seat on it. Had it 10 years only 38'000 miles but change oil and have serviced every year.

[@TheDavedadd]

Love these old Goldwings. Like an armchair on wheels. Can imagine that they are great for long distance riding. We have a motorcycle event here in the uk and I remember seeing a goldwing for the first time without all of the fairings. That was so strange. Happy Motorcycling. 🙂

[@dumberdrumerstickz0534]

Look into changing the timing belts...

[@berniemorin1567]

I got an 81 Interstate 3 yrs ago with only 48000 kms...for $1300 Cdn....decent condition with fresh paint...I go on trips with friends who mostly ride Harleys but the ole girl draws more attention given its age and condition...best comment I've heard was from a young fella tellin me "my grandpa drove one of those"...lol

[@kerrymcclure7503]

I just found your channel this is the first video I have watched. I rode a 1985 Goldwing Interstate from 2004 to 2010. It was a great bike. The toe heel shifter and floorboards are not Factory they are aftermarket. You can remove them if you find the original footpeg. None of the 1200s had reverse. In 1988 was the first year for the 1500 which came with reverse. Ride safe.

[@vmipat711]

If you are doing your own work, you definitely need the carb sync tool. It hooks up to each carb to allow you to get the all adjusted the same.

[@RollinTwentySix]

In the 2000's I bought a GL1200 from an old man with 50k miles on it, ended up putting another 250k miles on it before the engine finally quit. I miss that bike.

[@RollinTwentySix]

There's something to be said about the horizontally opposed engine configuration. The engine is under-stressed, 4 or 6 cyls, it'll run a long time if loved a bit.

[@Fraiyia]

The stator on the 1200s is an expensive repair so be aware of that - I have had 5 gold wings and my 1200 was my first . I have had that stator go bad 3 times- it cost a lot on the wings to repair . I came up with a R.A.T ( ram air turbine ) like we have on aircraft . And there is an after market mod you can do to add an external alternator . You should try an 1800 or even a 1500 .

[@ACoustaDC]

These bikes are crazy cool. Under-appreciated by the younger generation too.

[@terryfitzpatrick5602]

Had a 84 Goldwing I bought in 85. Very top heavy bike and a b-tch to lift if you drop it. When I picked it up I almost totaled it on the ride home in a curve. The new ones have the weight much lower down.

[@jodirt1286]

got an 83' 1100. Love it! Rode it yesterday

[@MotorbikeGarage603]

Interesting windshield. The etching seems like it would be distracting

[@sammydingdong4540]

As a young man I always wanted a 1981 Honda CBX What a bike that was,never got one as my Sister at 12 years old was killed my friends motorbike as a passenger and I never went on one again.

[@chefandy-f5z]

On the 1200 the valves are self adjusting. Crazy. Goldwing.

[@terryhimes5052]

I still have my 1984 Aspencade. The heel toe shifter is an add on. not stock...