Why you SHOULDN'T buy a Honda Goldwing

[@aarons3008]

"A Goldwing doesn't accelerate...it Advances, it doesn't turn it changes course" - Shadetree Surgeon. This line should be on the brochure for all goldwings!!

[@donaldremington3737]

You haven't ridden a 2018-21 have you ?

[@magicdaveable]

All 6 of myGLs will peel your eyes. They accelerate like rockets. You just have to know how to "fix" them. The 4 Cylinder GL engines are somewhat easy to "Hot Rod. A pair of Weber downdraft 2 barrels torqued directly to the heads is a good place to start.

[@charlesparadise969]

My 90 1500 will snap your neck off when you punch it.

[@joelc-gc1hq]

Sorry dude but my 1200 I can carve as good as the side boxes will let met

[@mikepeebles]

Not true, my 1989 GL1500 can haul ass

[@kylehorn09]

Regarding the 1-10-100, you use that to set the mileage count down on the (+) odometer setting, so you could set like 136 miles and it would count down to 0. Its so you can count down miles until your next turn on one odometer setting, and see total mileage on the other. Useful back in the day of maps, and manual navigation.

[@jamieloxton3614]

Remember the first time I ever saw a gold wing he was coming down the street playing Africa by Toto

[@TheWolfsnack]

....with those silly microphones sticking out from the front of the helmets?

[@zacharyfett2491]

As well he should have.

[@judownie]

Ha ha ha What a coincidence … The first one I ever saw was playing Jive Talking by the Bee Gees.

[@ivanpatenaude771]

Hi, thanks for the video. There is a very big Honda get together in Marysville Ohio, the Honda Hoot, probably not this year due to CO-19. The Gold Wing assembly plant is there. During Hoot time they give tours. I have the t-shirt so I remember I was there. Gold Wing a great motorcycle. Enjoy Niagara, best view is from Canada, leave all fire arms at home ..... Ivan in Canada.

[@richardzollinger4750]

Africa by TOTO is going on my next next ride...LOUD!!!

[@monk43012]

As a former Goldwing owner you nailed the description right on the money. It's a Goldwing don't mess with it. You can't improve perfection.

[@svenadicci1981]

Awesome video! I just bought my first Wing yesterday, it’s an ‘88 in great shape for $1300! My grandfather had one when I was a kid and my earliest memory is of sitting on the back of his bike smelling his leather jacket with the wind in my face. I was hooked from that point on.

[@JamesJackson-jc2gt]

I had an 85 Goldwing interstate. It did not have the linked brake system that you described. As I am one of those guys that relies on the front brake a lot I was ok with that. That being said, I did lock the front brake doing about 25 mph. The bike came out from under so quick I didn't have a chance to react at all. (At least I didn't hit the Bozo that backed out in front of me) I was really impressed with the crash bars that came from the factory. The only damage to the bike was the scrape on the crash bar itself.

[@taylor2105]

The wing is actually amazing to drop. So long as it just falls over and doesn't tumble, it's got built in crash bars that hold the bike up quite well. Try it out, I promise you won't hurt anything.

[@westleywalsh8188]

Yep. Dropped mine a couple times. Didn't hurt it at all.

[@slyguyaction]

“Everything still works” - typical Honda quality. Take good care of it and it will take good care of you. Ride safe...

[@trevorjameson3213]

I've always ridden Harleys but I have a lot of respect for Honda's and they are extremely good bikes. I have a 1985 Honda TRX250 four wheeler that I bought new in '85 and it has never had any problems, still use it on the property all the time. Honda quality is incredible.

[@oldbiker63]

@@trevorjameson3213 i have an 84 wing, 120plus miles. change oil, tires and ride. cost 30$ to change oil and filter. i replaced the brake pads once. i had a 95 roadking. oil change was around $100 my cost. i had to buy a lift to change tires.

[@edwardjohnson8933]

There’s no such thing as a beginner bike over a 125cc. Most people crash in turns, going to fast, braking to hard. I started out with a Honda XL 100 cc street and trail, got a license at 15 years old back in 1975..... I had small crashes on wet roads and off road, but nothing bad. As time went on I got bigger bikes, and there all different....! 60 mph in a highway turn is fun, but if you brake hard while the bikes leaning, you slip and crash, you must straighten up to brake hard or your crash can get very bad. You should always ride your big bike in bad weather and plan it, so when your stuck in it, you know what not to do... be very careful of braking, especially in a turn of any kind.. I got a 2004 HD sportster 1200cc to play around on. And a 2008 Suzuki Boulevard C90T 1500cc To tour with.. very smooth very comfortable the HD is not really comfortable cuz I’m a little big on it. I’m 59 now...! It still exciting just getting ready to drive. I got good Bluetooth music set up in my helmets to drown out the constant wind noise.. Try 6 hours without good music on a bike.. it gets boring. I drive south Texas winters covered in leather, summer in jeans boots and white t shirt and white half helmet.. Still you gotta remember to drink water a lot or you cramp up, and get dizzy...! Wind dries you up, so take care of yourself or you end up in a bad place. The adrenaline is what keeps me out there... I love riding.... I drive the coast from la Porte Texas to free port Tx mostly.. Lots of beautiful views at sun up and down.. have fun..!

[@Gl-my8fw]

@@edwardjohnson8933 just because you started on a small bike dosent mean a bike like an r3 or even a sv650 isnt great for a starter.

[@VcottntailW]

Typical everything… if you take care of anything it’ll work perfectly always. Lol

[@brianheffernan8982]

I retired from the Honda plant in Marysville, Ohio where these were built.

[@jonathantyree8172]

My shadow sabre was made there

[@theheathster5179]

My 02 VTX was built there too. It was the 782’d one to come off the line.

[@henryhonda8408]

My 2012 Goldwing was the first year they were built in Japan.

[@theheathster5179]

HenryHonda technically, they didn’t build Goldwings in the US until 1980 so they were made in Japan 6-7 years before coming to America

[@scottgeorge4760]

@@jonathantyree8172 I owned an "82" Honda Sabre , it was my first bike .

[@robbyclark6915]

One of my neighbors told me the story of his Honda Goldwing and his adventures in motorcycling when he was younger. He said his buddy rode around a nice GW back in the 90s and he just loved it and wanted one so bad. So what he did was get himself a little dirt bike and learned to ride that first. After a little time in the saddle on his 250cc dirt bike making 30hp (I actually have no idea how much hp it made) but he decided that it had been long enough and he was done waiting, he went and bought his brand new, off the showroom floor, Honda Goldwing motorcycle!! He trailered it home and the plan was to wait on his buddy to show him around the bike and just get him going on it and he was by no means supposed to even start it on his own. Well, that’s not what happened. He got anxious and excitement overcame wisdom and off he went on his big, bad, new Honda GW after only a couple months on a little dirt bike. He was doing fine til he decided to leave the neighborhood. He pulled up to the stop sign and there was a little bump in that intersection, the kind you had to give it a little more gas to overcome and then you were out on the main road riding into awesomeness. Well he gave it a “little “ gas to get over the hump in the intersection and the bike responded, boy did it respond!! He said the front tire went straight up into the air and him and the bike went flying out onto the main road and head on into a van!!! Yeah, head on!! Doing a wheelie!! He spent several months in a coma and barely survived his experience on his first (and only) Goldwing. So even with a month’s worth of dirt bike riding under your belt, you’re probably still not ready for that kind of power! Everyone is different but don’t be like my neighbor who was damn lucky to survive his only encounter with a Honda Goldwing.

[@kennethbalos4235]

First bike I ever road was an 84 Goldwing

[@percytom9252]

Same issue - GL1000 at a T-intersection, i want to turn left and ended up with the front wheel a foot off the ground and rising. A hilarious moment. Also made it from Guelph to London on the 401 [100+ km], no hands sitting in the back seat. LOL the whole way.

[@Silent_Merc]

Please, never change your intro!

[@noworknoplay]

I just came across this video, and thank you for it! I just bought my first Goldwing, an '81 Interstate. It was a deal I couldn't pass up as I've wanted one for a while. Thanks for making me know this purchase was worth it!

[@ryan_riffs]

I worked on these Aspencades a lot when I started out as a powersports technician back in the mid 2000's. The stators do go out on them and it's a hefty repair bill. I think if I was going to purchase one with the intention of setting off across states.. I'd maybe consider at least checking that it has a newer stator installed. Just my 2 cents Shadetree. Love the vids, you inspired me to buy a Harley recently.

[@michaelmartin4552]

At this time, if somebody has a 1000-1200, I would suggest doing the conversion and adding a car alternator. There are many sites online to help do this, and you just replace the stator with an alternator from a car. I had already moved to the 1500 when this came out, but I know several that had it done and swear by it.

[@charlesallanstewart-kl2op]

@ryan_riffs : What the hell is a stators ??? Please explain l do not understand 🥴😮😳🥺😳🥺😳🥺😳

[@michaelg6641]

What's the stator?

[@Quadredrider]

We got a 81 a couple years back, for 650 bucks, cleaned the carbs up and it runs great, does everything good, just put new fork springs and progressive rear shocks, got rid of the air system, totally a bike you could easily ride 500 miles on

[@wandrsrides6572]

The gold wing looks bigger and better than my first car will

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

Ahhh....who needs cars anyway, just get a bike.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

That thing is bigger than all my bikes put together :D

[@vector6977]

It is a Honda Civic with 2 wheels.

[@earlbigod]

I have owned cars smaller than this! 😂

[@nonormies2837]

Go for my bro. Especially if your a bit south with warmer weather

[@erikschiller7210]

My grandpa had two 1980’s Honda Goldwings, one of those he made into a chopper. Riding those motorcycles with my grandpa was like the highlight of my childhood. He sold them a few years ago because he had to move houses and couldn’t afford to own them. Last year he bought a 2010 model. Thanks Grandpa for the motorcycle addiction I’ve had since I was 5 years old :)

[@mrgimpie]

Josh, replace water pump impeller when you do the belts. cheap and easy and good insurance. Used to work on them

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Thanks for the tip!

[@rollzolo]

Mechanics didn't want to touch my 89 with sidecar. Maybe is time consuming and space taking. Hard to find a gw mc.

[@gerardcousineau3478]

The best way is to do it yourself 😊​@@rollzolo

[@ROLYATATAK]

Sir I needed this video. I just recently watched a friend go down on his harley and I own a 2007 Honda goldwing. I was about to sell mine. I type in "goldwing" to motivate myself to keep it. Just watching your video made me want to keep it. Thanks

[@rgh622]

I hope your friend is alright. Nothing like reality right before your eyes to bring your mortality into focus.

[@paulrixson5828]

I whopped the volume right up when you put that cassete in , I have a bit of a soft spot for wings, being in the UK you see a lot of 'em in the summer, Love your channel dude

[@paulhively8153]

Josh I bought an 87’ goldwing aspencade on 1/16/22 for $1000. Our’s are practically the same but my chrome needs attention and a clutch bleed before she’s road worthy. I’m so pumped. Thanks for the inspiration brother. Cheers and keep it weird as always.

[@tetlow2]

I rode an 84 aspencade that my dad had and I ended up on a corn field because I thought it would turn. It did not.

[@dancullihall6834]

Counter steering..

[@jonathangriffiths2499]

Dan Cullihall even better, dual ejector seats

[@jamesbthejoke5614]

Jesus, did the cornfield survive?

[@noyopacific]

Maybe you shouldn't have tried to ride it in a corn field. Goldwings aren't really intended to be ridden off the pavement. ;-)

[@tetlow2]

@@noyopacific believe me I didn't try I just did. Haha

[@KoaGuy]

I bought my first bike about a month ago, its a 1978 Honda Goldwing GL1000. Its naked besides the crash bars and has 44,XXX miles. It runs great and has been very well behaved for the age.

[@alt-animefan3231]

You are riding on the 1980s in physical form.

[@a79buick]

For years I detested anything with a wind screen. Then one day I had the opportunity for a venture for $500. Didn't the winter fixing it up and rode it from PA to Bar Harbor with the wife. 2214 miles in 6 days. I was hooked on touring bikes. I'm now on to a goldwing.

[@chin0c0chin06]

Up Up d0wn d0wn l3ft right l3ft right "A - B" "A - B" s3lect start ...

[@taylor2105]

X, B, A, Y , up, back, down, forward, down I still somehow remember those mortal combat cheat codes too

[@getoffmygrass6974]

Contra 30 lives 2 players

[@BerserkerNick]

Are we playing contra

[@heathjohnson2575]

A B A C A B B. Blood code for first Mortal Kombat game

[@davidmann2988]

E and 3 are not the sam3 thing.

[@michaelmartin4552]

I am laughing at the idea of anybody buying a 1000+ CC bike as a "beginner". I bought my first Wing in 1985, and already had 5 years of extensive riding behind me. The bike was never intended for beginners, it was always a top of the line cruising model. However, for a beginner back then they had a 500-650 CC smaller version called the "Silverwing".

[@HARMARSCH2]

Shadetree Surgeon, You definitely have taste my friend. My Dad’s friend had a Aspencade that exact colour. He’d ride by and you could hear him playing Lynard Skynard or The Allman Bros. Hell Yeah.

[@soujrnr]

Loved your review!! I laughed at a number of your descriptions. Perfect! I know it's been three years, and so I'm sure you've probably already found out just how TOTALLY AWESOME Goldwings really are!! I love mine!! Love seat on wheels!! Ride safe. Ride well. Ride often.

[@curtisransom6883]

if the stator connects haven’t been hard wired you need to do so because the connection will over heat and fry your stator

[@ronaldzissler1909]

And the engine has to come out to change the stator.

[@chopperchopster]

Um I have never seen that happen . tell me more?

[@curtisransom6883]

Yep I’ve been riding wings for many years they will run over 400,000 if you take care of it, and yes to change the stator the engine has to be pulled not a small job!!

[@chopperchopster]

ransom fortunately a stator isnt easily ruined. Usually takes a hard blow to hurt those magnets

[@emiliosemporium3977]

The KZbin algorithm has chosen you! I was not disappointed, I have a ninja 250 collecting dust in my garage I rode to work for a summer years ago and starting to get the itch again.

[@schoosquish]

I literally just sit on KZbin till these videos drop

[@shadetreesurgeon]

I appreciate the support my man :)

[@dadofalltrades1972]

My first bike (I started late, which was a good thing for me) is an 81 goldwing. The great thing about the early ones is that they are scaleable. Mine was a stripped down cruiser with no front fairing or bags. As my riding improved I scaled it up. I absolutely love my wing. I've actually started fixing up and flipping them for extra money. This winter mine will be getting a fresh coat of paint.

[@user-Borgus]

I had an '81 GL1100 from 10985 until early 2024 when I moved from Canada to Japan. It broke my heart to see it sell after over 250,000kms.

[@nggdsb]

Make sure you change the timing belt, my dad had a honda interstate (precursor to the goldwing) that was scrapped by the belt breaking.

[@cfreeway8385]

why does this channel not have 500k subs?? Far and away the best commentary and content for motorcycle enthusiasts...

[@ob1182Goldwing]

I bought a 1984 gl1200 6 years ago for 1700,- euros in the Netherlands. Its still running great, basic maintenance is all mine needs and its over 100000 miles.

[@Nubbpiraten]

I’ve owned a -87 aspencade for 6-7 years. Best bike i’ve had, and it’s very easy to ride and feels light and sporty when you really learn to ride it. I have owned several bikes from different sizes and models but the GW was something special. I miss it dearly, so does my wife, and will definitely get one again!

[@dna129]

So many places to hide the coke on a Goldwing.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

I dig your style 😂

[@ronrichards2691]

The blow wing lol

[@partlycloudy9443]

Haha... Ahhh, the good ol 80s..

[@HiroNguy]

Craigslist in Fla. 😂

[@johnmcgown9269]

May have come with a forgotten relic vile of vintage 1980s coke

[@daveberg3911]

My first bike ages ago was a 1980 Gold Wing standard, without all the luggage and fairing. No regrets!

[@foebaneog3984]

18 years ago I bought the 80 with the Vetter fairing and luggage after riding an 85 Magna V45 for years. Of course it rained on me all the way home from Nashville. First few trips across the mountain I drug the floorboards until I got used to it. But was a great deal on a great bike. That engine was basically bulletproof. I rode it for several years until my father in law finally talked me out of it.

[@daveberg3911]

@@foebaneog3984 I added a Windjammer eventually to mine, but I have to say I still miss that bike.

[@oddball4176]

@@foebaneog3984 ive got an 80 interstate and an 83 aspy, and love both of them

[@disgruntledvet11b18]

The guy who bought that bike brand new definitely had an avocado colored rotary phone in his den at home

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Aesthetic on point

[@ericzerkle5214]

LMFAO!

[@ericzerkle5214]

Next to his 23 ch midland CB base.

[@scottlymbery15]

That would be the brown and gold one!

[@jasonmitchell8082]

With the big horn glued on it, so you could hold it to your ear with your shoulder......

[@jasonbethea1114]

The rain will move off the windshield with a bit of speed. I jumped on my 94 wing last summer to see my brother down in Tampa. I live in Eastern NC. 623 Miles. Did it in one day, down, and one day back. Even dropped by The Shame while I was there. Unfortunately you weren't there. So I played darts with my brother. You're gonna love touring on that thing man!

[@clintoncoey9840]

Shadetree: throws cassette tape in dash Goldwing: " a flock of seagulls- ran" Shadetree: hell yeah (as he's throwing the aviators on)

[@robertsummerhayes1220]

Well mystery solved when I almost dropped the 86 wing I had a few years back. Slowing down with the front brake to turn at an intersection had to stop, touched the rear brake and suddenly had way to much front brake. Had my big fat ex wife on the back, took all my strength to keep the bike up. No idea that was how the brakes were set up

[@masterofnonetv8361]

The front brake lever on the trike in my avi is plumbed into an adjustable distribution block that works all the brakes. A system I put together myself!!

[@masterofnonetv8361]

Yes that is my wheelchair hanging off the back!

[@danrecords3267]

Start making videos!

[@masterofnonetv8361]

@@danrecords3267 I've been wanting to, just been procrastinating!

[@AleksiJoensuu]

I hope there's some kind of failsafe so that if one brake fails then they don't all lose pressure?

[@masterofnonetv8361]

@@AleksiJoensuu unfortunately no. I've been riding it for 4 years and havent had any issues. I would need a setup where on master could work 2 reservoirs. Now you've got the gears turning though on how I could set this up so I can get rid of my bar mounted reservoir and mount a cable operated remote master with separate tanks!🤔

[@backroadbikes3778]

I recently bought a 95 Kawasaki voyager for all the same reasons you got the goldwing. I'm looking forward to your goldwing adventures.

[@rrmorris67]

Dude. You're making me want a wing, now

[@henryhonda8408]

Go for it..... you'll NEVER regret it.

[@gregorytimmons4777]

The badvadvantage` to owning a Harley is that` you can always find shops THAT~$$Ω``Ω$"`$$`§§``$`Ω$Ω§¤,,,$!``!,$$$,©¤ will ```work on it and you should always be able to get parts. Unfortunately not even some if not most Honda dealers will work on the really old ones. The dealer would sure love you to buy a new one though.

[@Gl-my8fw]

@@gregorytimmons4777 they are easy to do yourself and parts are easy to get.

[@craigwiess1656]

8 years on my 84 1200, got it as a salvage title it had been layed down and sat for years. Rebuilt brakes, rear air shocks, front forks, and carbs. Plus standard maintenance items. Put about $900 getting back on the road. Couldnt touch a GL1200 for under $3000 8 years ago. Only problem in 8 years has been the starter solenoid, cheap and easy to fix. Oil changes at 5k and timing belts every 50k or 5 years. One of these days I'll paint it. Oh and sold a 2000 BMW K1200LT I got in trade nothing wrong once I replaced a sensor and put all the Tupperware back on. The GL1200 is much easier and cheaper to work on. Similar sensor on the Goldwing $15 sensor takes about an hour. Most auto parts stores carry it as same temp sensor on a mid 80s civic BMW $125 sensor 5 hours and had to wait a month to get the part.

[@gunlover111]

Just bought the same thing 87 aspencade.38000 miles. Never thought I'd see the day id be on a goldwing . .but now I can say I'm impressed.

[@uscowboy13]

I have had my first gen GL1000 since 2006 and it is seriously one of the best, smoothest bikes I have ridden. I did my timing belts last summer and it was only about 50 bucks a piece. I just finished stripping it completely and making it a cafe racer this past winter. Best of luck to you and enjoy this absurdly over-engineered beauty! It'll be a blast if you treat it right.

[@particleinthewave8378]

I agree you can get a good bike for 2K. I sold my last bike about 3 years ago to help finance a small biz and this summer after discovering your KZbin channel got re-inspired to get a small around town bike. Found an 05 Speedmaster sitting in a guys garage with a plethora of newer Triumphs and got him to take 2300 it. Runs like a champ! My brother had the same bike amongst many Triumphs over the years but this is my first and I LOVE her! Thanks for all the content man, really helps keep me sane during lockdown!

[@nome5184]

No they had linked brakes on the earlier 1100 model. And on that one front brake activates front left disc and rear brake activates rear and right discs.

[@Ibis117]

1500 was the same.

[@Big_John_C]

Yep, same on my 82 Yamaha maxim 1100... and they worked great for stopping that 800lb monster.

[@neilbrown82]

Only on some 1100's mostly 1983's

[@gregfischer2771]

'86 goldwing Aspencade, my first bike in 1990, 22 years old, learned to ride, took the drivers test on it. Put 100,000 miles on it. Took that thing all over. Great bike.

[@2004hada]

Good luck on your new bike. Do a bike tour when you have time i see a lot of buttons.

[@rb-mz6pr]

Thumbs up for mentioning the Poconos!

[@Bloomers731]

I've always said if you slap doors on a Goldwing you'd have a Civic. 😂

[@joelwitherspoon930]

That's where the engine is from. It's a six cylinder car engine in opposing six.

[@dontect5784]

Dude I actually LOLed

[@neilbrown82]

@@joelwitherspoon930 1520& 1800cc models r flat 6 ,1200,1100,1000 were flat fours

[@Kickstart500]

Joel Witherspoon the old ones are 4 cylinders

[@skulldaddy8431]

Bloomers731 I was thinking Odyssey

[@jessebrown1276]

Shadetree your my hero. I watch y'all everyday. Shadetree For President 2020

[@draconis9766]

"Covered in 80's steeze" immediately my eye caught the duck with the propeller hat in the wind! XD Have a safe trip dude! avoid northern cities the Rona runs hard up there! Keep It Weird!!

[@Jenuin]

These tips are amazing. I have been wanting to get one. 1985 😅

[@draconis9766]

When you stuck the tape in! XDXD I Died! lololol Great touch

[@scottgeorge4760]

Great video , I rode an "82" Honda Sabre as a beginner's bike and , it was heavy enough and gave my chest a workout from the Clip On bars . I ride a Shadow Spirit now ☺.

[@derrickpond9942]

i feel like Maxwell should be the man to replace that timing belt in a collaboration video

[@dionmoore879]

why? Maxwell's channel is a bit boring.

[@MrGreythorne]

I might strip down the fairings on my ‘76 and build up the ‘87! Excellent video!

[@motonosity]

Don’t tell me what to do! Ima do it now

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Dude I would LOVE that content 😂

[@jediknight1294]

Yaaaas

[@BrianMI06]

I made that trip last year from St. Louis, it’s beautiful. If you have the time, run NY-5 from Buffalo to Erie, PA. It runs right along the lake through several small towns and the scenery is gorgeous.

[@stuartrance9716]

I once read in a motorcycle magazine that lane splitting on a Goldwing was an art form. 😁😁

[@Ibis117]

Paris ring road, hazard flashers on, stereo up to max,it was like the parting of the Red Sea. With lots of swearing, in French. :-)

[@ajferguson8510]

The q1200 motor does have a few parts you can't get anymore though. So be aware theirs a sensor up under the front covers with the timing belts that if it goes bad there goes your 2k bike too cause there are NO replacements and Honda no longer makes that part either.

[@GeorgiaGrowGuy]

First use of the word Ponderous on the channel. Congrats on the milestone!!!

[@bigdean4058]

I am a Harley rider but I can get feel and an opinion from your video's on other bikes, truly appreciate the content of your channel love your adventures keep up the good work/fun …

[@2thewilderness]

LOL, "I've ridden this bike home in the rain, from the bar once..."

[@Boog8302]

I have an 83 Aspencade that is stripped naked. I love the bike. I have put about 4000 miles or more just this season, and I bought it in May. I am currently looking for a newer one with all of the bags and such on it. I love the Goldwing. Simply an amazing bike.

[@TorquilBletchleySmythe]

The Goldwing - the thinking man's excuse to buy a 1988 FJ1200.

[@shadwox9808]

i was riding my bike on some twisty road and in front of me was a honda goldwing and men this guys was riding it like it was a sportsbike was very impress by the way that goldwing was handling all the turns and all so yes i like this bike alot. ride safe bro

[@Brother-Huff]

80"s when Everything was cool.lol.Great video!

[@lblerg]

Just got a 2005, love it! Its like a HUGE moped compared to my old cruiser.

[@SmokeRingsPipeDreams]

I must say, the Garfield added a certain "Je ne sais quoi" to this motorcycle. LOL

[@ratchetmidmo66]

I was told many years ago, that front brake design was to assist with hill starts. Just to hold the bike stationary, so the rider wouldn't have to lift one leg off the ground to support the bike while on a hill. I don't know if that's true, but that's what I was told. To me that makes sense, but who knows...

[@domenicferrelli4343]

You will learn quickly to keep handle bar straight in quick stop.

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

bingo!

[@blackpearlpirate567]

Shadetrees optimism is awesome! “It’s not a starter bike but you could, cause you can do anything!” But I fully agree, I started on an r1 and yeah it’s hard but you can learn as long as you’re safe 👌🏼

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

A Gold Wing is a great touring bike. It’s just too tall for me. My Road Glide is great for my cross country trips. #RideNotHide Usually my first stop is 1000 miles. Some call it Iron Butt. I just call it “Time to ride” and enjoy.

[@barrybambmessagedeletedbyy7467]

Wow, phenomenal fuel economy.

[@gregorytimmons4777]

Who can ride 1000 miles without having to pre?

[@neilbrown82]

@@gregorytimmons4777 nobody actually

[@henryhonda8408]

@@gregorytimmons4777 I need to pee every 100 miles :)

[@garageoutlaw2089]

Just envisioning someone grabbing a fuel can from the back seat and filling the tank up while riding down the road going 75 mph. 😂 or having a 30 gallon gas tank on a road glide

[@hines57a52]

My GL 1200 aspencade Wing leader was my first bike I paid 1200 bucks for it plus new brakes pads and two tires. Loved it

[@TheGorignak]

That thing is so old, I'm surprised it doesn't have 8-track.

[@Perry-ck1hv]

No I was selling these new and they did come with the cassette player, that was an option$$$👍

[@PanM8]

8-track was gone by the 80's.

[@TheGorignak]

@@PanM8 Lol, we had one in the house until the 90s to play our CCR and Canned Heat.

[@henryhonda8408]

The Yamaha Venture still had a cassette player even in 2013 when they stopped production of the bike.

[@timmyb2507]

Excited for you man. I know you did a epic review of the 2020 road king, but you should do a review on this as well. Like months of riding and do the same thing. That would be cool. Keep it up man

[@stevekuo28]

Dude I love the wing they don't make things like they use to ps its time to get her to trim the old beard again brother lol

[@monicaDD]

I thought I was the only one who saw the beard. Maybe some rubber bands or braid it lol

[@Road-Worthy]

"Real bikers" dont trim their beard, it trims itself as you're cruisin' 10s of miles down the highway on the most elegant of all the beasts , the most revered of all cruisers.... the GOLD WING !

[@terryr_zappa8193]

I had never trimmed mine ever till last spring when a 1 to 2 inch scorpion ended up in it and got me twice on the chest before I realized what it was. It's the price you pay living in the desert southwest drinking tequilla and doing peyote after dark while being outside.

[@CCitis]

You are a cool dude Shadetree... not allegiant to one brand... just a moto bro. Love it.

[@jamesbthejoke5614]

My old Sarge had a wing just like that, in that colour. We called it “The Velour Slug”.

[@RS4393]

I have a 93 GL1500 SE and absolutely love it. It's like riding a recliner on a Cadillac chassis. I bought a bluetooth cassette adapter and listened to my phone tunes going down the road. Traded an 01 sportster for it even swap. I feel like I came out on top...

[@juans3728]

Goldwings with their smoothness, compartments, seats and stereo sound reminds me of sitting in the living room smoking a fine cigar and sipping on 12 year old whiskey . Goldwings are known to go beyond 300,000 miles.

[@tealtazmanian966]

I put 233K on my last '83. It was more expensive to rebuild than buy my present '84. They do just keep on ticking like a TIMEX watch...It's Honda so what do you expect my man? lol

[@jordihester6286]

Barn find just like this one with 9,235 miles on it.

[@ronnierabell1]

Man, goldwing are ultimate bobbers, I understand the crowd that like those but your bike is mint so I feel you "max-o'-relax-o'"

[@yogidoe2390]

When the hell are you driving up to the poconos!?! Pick me up in Delaware! 😂

[@shano81]

302 crew checking in!

[@johnking7517]

In the Poconos! When are you gonna come through ?

[@vernpruden7093]

I have an 85 Aspencade with 96000 miles on it and have put 15000 miles on it myself. Two things, one rotate your handle bar forward and you won't have that issue with your legs. Second, once you are used to it you will find that opposed 4 cylinder is perfectly balanced for high speed cornering and twisty turnies. Rev it up to about 4k and you will begin to feel the sport part.

[@camillehache9722]

agree with you

[@captainchippie4454]

I always grew up around club folks so most of them were the Harley only boys, always saying stuff like "Wouldn't be caught dead on a Goldwing." I grew up and recognized for myself that that's all horseshit. Two wheels is two wheels. If and when you end up going down, that pavement isnt going to give a single shit what manufacturer you went down on. Would be much better for the community as a whole if we nixed that kind of thinking. We're all united by a love of the same thing, riding free.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

I couldn’t agree more!

[@thesaltyham7144]

I have had my 1981 GL1100 Goldwing Interstate for a little over a month now and I love it. This was my dream bike and now I have one. I changed classes of bikes by trading my 2004 Yamaha XT225 Dualsport. I bought the Yamaha for $500 and put about $100 into it, so for $600, I got my dream bike. It came with no maintenance records and the guy said he had a hell of a time syncing the carbs so I knew he didn't use a vacuum guage. I synced the carbs correctly and started a maintenance log after I changed out the rear drive shaft gear oil. I am waiting for the new timing belt to come in and I still have to flush the cooling system, but this bike is amazing and almost mint looking. I am getting really good at slow speed turns and it loves the highway. My first long ride on it was almost 350 miles and spent the day seeing the sights. I plan on getting another oldwing but a few years newer and it will probably be an aspencade. Thanks for the video!

[@fasckira]

Shadetree: "Dont be jumping and buying all those Goldwings yet!" Me: *stops mid-click on Buy It Now on one, and closes the several tabs of eBay finds* Me: Fiiiinnnnee.... :(

[@crazysoxcourier]

i've got an 83 silverwing! the baby version of what you have and i love it!! such a comfortable bike! quick enough for what i need too! enjoy bro!!

[@katlynklassen809]

I am in love with the look of oldwings I live far far from most everywhere and this will keep me sane.

[@geezer652]

Suggestion......If you're going that deep into the front-end to change the belts, go one step further and change the coolant pump impellor. The stock impellor is plastic, (my '81 Interstate) the replacement is available in metal. Plastic ones tend to eventually disintegrate, metal ones are forever.

[@vector6977]

The greatest bike channel on here!

[@joshrandall3632]

Hahaha! My first bike was a '77. They were all naked in that era. Just bought an '84 for the engine, forks, driveline and wheels. Even compared to my naked '77, the dressed '84 is massive. Go far brother.

[@alcarey8084]

Rode a cb500 every day for 2 years back in the late 70s in MA. Now I'm rebuilding an 81 cb900 custom with 10 speed transmission, and an 81 gl1000 goldwing. My son and i will be crossing on them soon.

[@bigz8658]

a 1984 Goldwing Interstate was my first bike after 25yr of bike absence and you can figure the bike out pretty easy, i had this bike for 2yrs. Move the handlebars forward some.. the bike maneuvers just as good as my 2004 HD FXD or any lightweight bike. of course you need to not be afraid of the size and weight and practice slow maneuvers and the bike will ride great!. Nice video Shade

[@WhiteChevy4.8]

I want to get one of these things to chop. I've seen a few really cool ones out there that have given me some inspiration.

[@mircosusan]

Going to pick one up today, might part it out since its in rough shape