Will it start? 1985 Honda Gold Wing GL1200 Aspencade Barn Find sitting 28 years!

[@JamesCouch777]

I've got 3 wings in the garage. I had one of them running good when I was diagnosed with cancer. I'm 71 and in better health now but it took several years so I hope I can get the old bike cranked up.

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

I am also a Cancer Survivor. I wish you continued good health and miles of smiles! Glenn

[@JamesCouch777]

@@GlennsSpeedShop thank you and continued health to you.

[@DP-nw3lz]

@@JamesCouch777 so how’s the health?

[@jamesmatthews2966]

I wish you luck

[@DM-fs9zg]

Absolutely a piece of art. I remember these back in the day, always wanted one, couldn't afford it.

[@rescuehoundemtd]

I had the identical bike. Loved it. Bought it in 98 for $1500. Rode it for literally 15 years.

[@greendog996]

I don't know anything about how to work on motorcycles but I am always impressed and grateful to watch people that can take something that is not running and bring it back to life. Good job sir!!

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

Thanks for the comment. Many of my videos are just that, fixing stuff that is broke and make it work good again ..

[@kennyhall8872]

You're doin a great service bringing that old hind back to life. Thanks for the video

[@johnleesdad]

Reminded me of my old 1200 , lovely bike . Ride a 1500 now but still like the sound and looks of the 12

[@michaelb.42112]

Absolutely legendary, and GORGEOUS ! The 1980's MIJ bikes were the pinnacle.

[@joeuscanga7235]

Great job...😍! This bike is a time capsule and the motor sounds Purrrfect !!! God only knows how many times I smoked my own garage fixing lawn mower tractors, bikes, chainsaws and anything else that wouldn't crank.

[@kevinterifay9904]

Great video. I don’t think I have ever seen that many sparks come out the exhaust. Great Honda.

[@i94yeh2p]

That's amazing! They just don't make things as dependable nowadays. Those things are like old tanks. Give it what it needs and you're good to go.

[@lamaha564]

Love the way you talk to the bike.

[@kamoboko86]

I love watching people work on gl-1200 goldwings very few guys doing that these days.

[@edgardomatos7742]

I agree .. i own one .86 aspencade 1200..

[@ronaldwheeler1197]

1985 Honda Goldwing SE no start condition

[@edgardomatos7742]

@@ronaldwheeler1197 did you get it started yet .

[@DaveDeline]

As owner of 85 limited its a love /hate relationship. Love to ride it but hate to work on it.most oem parts discontinued and Chinese aftermarket don't last a year.but it's still a goldwing. 100-200 miles in day is what these bikes were made for.

[@genxskeptic5816]

Good job. I had my 84 Aspencade for 11 years.

[@printer1105]

Bulletproof Honda man. Cant beat em.

[@noneya3504]

Nice work. Patience was the key as you said.

[@Anthony-xk8ui]

Awesome I just picked up one of these for free! thanks for the insight excited to try and get this one running

[@richardparker3924]

Love the bike! Goldwings have a place in my heart right next to old Mustangs! I would love to have a 1200 but my legs won't allow me to ride one. I own a 93 Goldwing trike and I love it! Ride safe!

[@aus1209]

I must say that you have given me hope I just got a 86 and it sat in front of this house chained up for 12 years! Front breaks locked up but got them loosened with a tap of the cylinder with a rubber mallet tank was empty the last time it rode was 2010 but I’m going to do the same thing as far as cleaning the tank with that mix might be a little different because it was outside but hopefully will get her back up and running I do have a carb Rebuild kit so I will be able to rebuild them again I’m watching your video long and hard to see what I can do as well I guess thanks man

[@S.D.P.]

Do you pay extra for punctuation?

[@n4zou]

If the stator is still good you should go buy a lottery ticket. If it's working pull the left side cover and look for a plastic plug with 3 yellow wires. You must cut out that plug and solder the wires together. The plug melts and shorts out the wires, which burns up the stator. As for the carburetor's, you can make an intake from 1 inch PVC pipe and use a single air cooled VW carburetor. The engine will run better and get increased fuel mileage. There are lots of videos here on KZbin showing how to do it. You MUST replace the timing belts. They age out and if one breaks while the engine is running the engine will be destroyed.

[@jpmcmotor6890]

Yep, I,m a dealer in Ireland. Everytime I got offered one that was parked up was because the stator was kaput

[@n4zou]

@@jpmcmotor6890 Yes, if you can't change the stator yourself the cost of paying a shop do it exceed the value of the motorcycle. The GL1000, GL1100, and GL1200 Goldwings had to be completely stripped and the engine removed from the frame to change out the Stator. Very time consuming and very expensive if you pay a shop to do that for you.

[@jpmcmotor6890]

@@n4zou Indeed, but I sold hundreds of them and only ever saw the problem with the 1200

[@stevieoakes7443]

@@jpmcmotor6890 I used to flip GL1200's, too. I still have two '84 Standards. I'm familiar with the 1200's and for me, it's perfect. Especially after removing the SAS. So far never had to, but to me, would be well worth swapping out, or repairing a stator. I love the GL1200!

[@DouglasKiper-wf5ru]

Old tractor carbs work good too

[@pauld3638]

WHat a Masterpiece of Engineering ,awesome still!

[@idmooseman]

Love seeing these older Honda Goldwing's brought back to life. Would love to get my hands on another 1985 GL1200LTD. Never should have sold her, but I needed the cash. If you find, or hear of, one, please let me know. I am in Nampa, ID. Going to look through your other videos for more on this one.

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

The guy I sold this bike to had an LTD. My wife used to have an SEI. All great machines...

[@bartavaughan295]

I just bought a running gl 1100 off face book market for 300 bucks put battery and road it off.

[@ahbalone]

I'm in Boise I have an good 85 LTD for sale. Fresh oil and filter today before a ride up to Idaho City.

[@idmooseman]

@@ahbalone Would love to see it. I am in Nampa.

[@ahbalone]

@@idmooseman Okay it's just been listed on Boise CL. 👍

[@pinnacleoffaithchurchofgod8212]

It’s a testament to how good Honda engines are, even back in 85

[@jdgetcbzhjsjeklas]

Awesome work, sir.

[@DustyDingus]

Before you run it any longer, change the timing belts! Nice to see another wing in your shop Glen but go easy on em!

[@retiredbutnotdead9929]

The 1200 line of goldwings were an improvement over the 1000 and 1100 models except when they got around 50K mile mark. Then the stator burns up and you have to pull the motor, remove the rear housing, install a new stator then hard solder it to the chassis “INFAMOUS” 3 yellow wires behind the left side cover. It is actually easier and a better fix to install an external alternator and do away with the stator altogether. Cam belts on this old girl were also a maintenance item they were generally replaced due to age of the belt and not by mileage. This is true of all of Hondas GL models. What amazes me with this video is the carbs didn’t need to be cleaned…..(a mutha to do). The full dress GL1200 were made to look pretty but when problems come up (and they did) it was a nightmare to fix. All of that plastic had to come off. Maintenance was not for the faint of heart. This guy got lucky just to get it to run. When the GL1200 ran, it was a wonderful tour bike, comfortable, predictable, and beautiful. It was capable of carrying a couple of heavy-weight people, loaded saddlebags and tow a trailer from Boston to Los Angeles and back without breaking a sweat.

[@DaveDeline]

Spoken from experience. Rode 10,000 miles on 85 limited bought for 1200.00 with 116,000 miles ,previous owner installed led headlight and first day riding got stranded,installed aftermarket regulator and rode 3 more years 8000 miles before charging problems resurfaced. Changing back to oem bulb but that's not as easy as sounds and need to take output readings from 3 blue/ stator wires before moving forward.

[@MarkoMarcello]

Great video. That`s one great engine.

[@tonypaul2987]

Love that you got her back to running sir but you sure rough on a old engine. Revering that engine so high I though you was gonna blow her up. I would never do that on any engine new or old. But great job on saving her.

[@bozzaa]

Yes, that guy is a mad idiot

[@walter6873]

I like the old style better than the new ones

[@mg-lz3kk]

Great bike...great video...ride on!

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

Hey Glenn, my bet is every rubber hose needs newerized. What it sounds and looks like is all the main jets are mostly clear, but the smaller idle circuits are maybe plugged up on one or two carbs.

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

Yep, do doubt. The idle jets are very small and plug easy. I have gone through dozens of GL1000 carbs in my day, same issue Cheers from Oregon! Glenn

[@johnanderson5891]

Good for you Glen. Nice old bike. Honda’s want to run. Big congrats on your retirement. Start counting down the months. Soon you will be counting down the last days. Have a long retirement.

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

Thanks John...

[@robertcraft8945]

I’ve got a 1984 that I’m getting close to trying to start after 12 years of sitting. Hopefully I have the same luck you have. I’ve put new timing belts on, and rebuilt the carbs.I also put a new stator in it. Which means I had to pull the motor out. 2-3 hours, I’m hoping to turn the engine over . Wish me luck

[@blackblaze1996]

Did it run?

[@Aderin.]

Did it run

[@BibtheBoulder]

Did it run?

[@sourav6339]

best of luck .

[@robertcraft8945]

@@blackblaze1996 yes it did

[@PatrickKelly-lz3pv]

Even if it didn't start I would drain all the fluids and park it in my living room, i would give my TV away and just stare at it and admire its beauty

[@Mr549er]

good job glenn

[@randykraigbrothers9519]

Me and a buddy have three that we got, 2 84s and an 87 now just got to get them running

[@drivewaygarage1561]

I just bought one and I will get it tomorrow. I'm going to watch a lot of videos to see what to do to it. It's been sitting for several years.

[@MrTimsvids]

I'm in the uk, back in 1985 I was 16 and bought a Honda PXR 50, remember looking at these brand new at the dealer..............

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

My 1st new motorcycle was a 1986 Gold Wing, then a 1989 GL1500.

[@SkunkMonkey991]

Used to work in Honda shop in those days and spent hours adding accessories to gold wings. The early 80s models didn't come stock with radios and those were the worst to install. Honda line equipment was good though. It's funny, I did all the gold wings and motocross bikes.

[@b-lopez394]

Congrats! The Wing runs! A lot of the suggestion in the comment section makes your Honda Aspencade runs like real Honda again. The one that I disagree upon, is the soldering of the 3 yellow wires from the stator. Actually the melting of the connectors or loose connector saved your stator from burning. I think its an Engineering fault. If you remember, back in those years the speed limit is 55 MPH. With that said, the Wing never see a continues high RPM (above 80 MPH) driving. Above that, if all the charging sys are good and tight, the stator will overheat and self destruct because the regulator CANNOT regulate the self charging permanent magnet alternator. I think, I know what I'm talking about. I'm a retired automotive technician and I bought ( third owner) of a 1987 Honda Goldwing Aspencade. I had a good purchase of a good running Wing knowing the stator is bad and I know I can fix it. At first, I rode it with fully charges batteries and had a limited range(150 miles) by installing a dual battery. I didn't have a chance to pull the engine out to replace the stator. I finally replaced the stator and made all the connections solid. The charging sys was doing real good for at least 5 years until I road with my group going above 80 MPH for a long time. I found out the next day that it cranked slow. New battery and regulator was installed but found out the stator is not charging again. If your charging sys is still OK go ahead and fixed any loose charging sys wire connections. Just don't drive it over 80 MPH (cruise control regulated) for a long period otherwise you will be pulling the engine also. This happened to one of our group rider 86 Wing also. He adapted Geo Metro external alternator to fix it cause didn't want to pull the engine out. My carbureted '87 Wing is FOR SALE right now due to health problem and age (70). Its not in the Clist yet. Still have have the stator problem though but it runs good 6 months ago.

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

Thanks for the details... I am sure other owners will find value in them! My 1st new motorcycle was an 86 1200, have owned more than 15 wings over the years, I have put staters in 1200s and alternators in 1500s. An officer in GWRRA for 22 years, I have seen it all. I have never seen a stater fail if the three yellow wires were properly spliced early in life. The 1500s alternator however is a different story, even mine failed. I got good at replacing them. Did one for a guy in a campground in 30 min with only the bikes factory tool kit... Come to think of it, the guy never even offered me a dollar for it.... lol

[@spaceflight1019]

The root cause is the basic design of EVERY motorcycle's charging system. Without exception, they consist of a permanent magnet whirling around inside a coil assembly. The coil feeds a regulator. The regulator grounds the coil when its output voltage exceeds the limit. The heat caused by the ground will destroy the stator and the regulator. Cars don't have this problem because the voltage regulator controls the alternator field voltage.

[@deanbenson6879]

Thanks for the honest professional experience. As a retired DIESEL tech, (×3), I just acquired a low mileage 89 GL1500 -starting into the readability process on it.

[@b-lopez394]

@@deanbenson6879 The GW 1500 is a good bike. Honda finally got smarter and installed a removeable alternator without removing the engine. If its a fuel injected then you don't have driveability concern riding during very hot weather. All the best on your new ride.

[@JohnnyRabnud-mg8hr]

I just turned 69. I hope to keep riding till at least 80. One never knows does one, we will see.

[@mohamedseghir6362]

You are doing a great service to bring that old deer back to life. Thanks for the video - excuse me, you talk a lot

[@pinnacleoffaithchurchofgod8212]

Is that an RCA record player on the dash for music!😂😂😂😂 Wow great video.

[@edgardomatos7742]

I subscribed, love the video. I own the 86 aspencade. Great wing

[@dave1135]

I don't care how old or what shape it's in, a gold wing is a gorgeous bike. I had a 1975 gl1000 that was full dress, was a great riding bike. BUT, this was always the one I wanted, a 1985-1988 gl1200

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

I have had 6. GL1000s

[@Chewy_GarageBandDad]

I just got one today that I hope to get started. It will be nice if I can get it going in roughly 30 min as you have.

[@edwardstephens247]

Great job

[@travelinben1966]

They're awesome bikes to this day and were built really well.This is a really nice example(don't like the decals),that deserves a complete restoration.Good job!

[@DP-nw3lz]

Check what? I just picked one up that has been sitting 12 years. Please help

[@timothyhauret9619]

Sounds good, I've had mice put corn in exhaust and smelled burnt popcorn after a couplemiles, no shit honest ,keep her running very inspirational

[@pinnacleoffaithchurchofgod8212]

I like how he gives positive encouragement to this motorcycle. Now that’s love only a true biker can give. Talking about some TLC.❤

[@JohnnyRabnud-mg8hr]

I have 3 wings, an 84 interstate, an 83 interstate 1100 and an 84 aspencade I bought at a swap meet for parts.

[@reidguthrie9818]

Commence starter abuse @ 18:12. I kid a little. I picked up a running '84 1200 about 16 months ago and have been struggling with a charging issue since. I had the engine out to replace the stator and I believe you're right about removing the engine to remove the fuel tank.

[@michaelmcdavid7293]

awesome video I just got the same bike mine sat since 2014 I got to do the same thing

[@PILATUS1968]

i had a 85 Interstate miss it I dont really like the Shadow ace that much but i got me a 79 Wing im getting restore but not rebuilt just bringing it back to life no paint no rebuilt none of that just a new seat took the Vetter tour pack off tho.

[@Johnclark300]

First thing I am doing is buying a complete carb rebuild kit, buying new intake boots, all new seals, clean that tank completely out,buy a new fuel pump, replace the timing belts, because you know those are dry as hell, new tires. Flush the radiator, replace all the hoses. And it should be good.

[@kalaharimine]

cleaning the carbs after so many years standing is probably compulsory, it would have been a lot easier on that starter motor. A lot of comments about timing belts (horrible car things), running the engine without replacing those would have scared the heck out of me.

[@badsanta518]

that poor starter! This was hard to watch, but I couldn't look away. What a mess.

[@workfromhouse]

the starter is ok to keep holding it for that long? Manual says only 5 sec with 10sec break

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

When a free motorcycle that has sat for 30 years, a few seconds of starter is not going to get the job done. Don't overheat the starter...

[@deanbenson6879]

Good job on cleaning out the tank, oil in the fuel...not so much. A little Upper Cylinder lube (AKA Marvels) much better- changing old oil out first, even better. Pull plugs and get the oil pressure up prior to light off. Stay at it, it was born to run!

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

I put oil in the fuel as this is a flat engine. If you put oil in the cylinders, it just lays in the bottom 5%.

[@richk3325]

@@GlennsSpeedShop I have a 81 1100 interstate that's sat for 30 years...What do you think about spraying wd40 in cylinders through spark plug holes to sit for weeks, then remove plugs again and crank engine to blow excess oil out before running it....? I also want to pour wd40 in gas tank to sit during same time....TIA...

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

Anything is better than nothing, remember these engine are flat, so getting oil to all parts of the cylinder may be impossible but something is better than nothing and if moisture got into them, it's on the bottom too. I suggest 2 stroke oil in the fuel and if you really care about it use an oil fogger. These are designed to use prior to long term parking.

[@pinnacleoffaithchurchofgod8212]

He said to the bike “your gonna live!”😂😂😂😂

[@Chokechain1111]

Wow ,get the starting fluid !

[@thisstupid757]

I actually just brought back a 1985 gl1200 limited edition with the fuel injection! Love these bikes. Mine needed a starter, rear brake rebuild, and clutch rebuild. Old wings I look at as almost having a soul that wants to be brought back

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

I agree.. My wife had an 86 SEI back in the day. It belonged to a freind, he wrecked it, we went to the salvage auction and bought it, was to nice to part out so we fixed it . After we sorted it out, it was a great bike. GWRRA 58002

[@Dogglas1]

I have a Barn find 86 Aspencade with the travel computer on tank cover. Is it worth restoring ?

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

You Have an SEI. Special Eddition Injected. As far as I am concerned, one of the most beautiful bikes ever made. My wife and her dad both had one. If it's not too far gone, I hope you will restore it!

[@michaeltruscott9443]

Did yours have the stator fix😊😊

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

Yes ..

[@bennynash6655]

Picking up an 83 aspencade in a few days. Have you ever installed a water pump in one of these? The one is out of the 83 with the engine still on the frame. everything up front is removed but included. Wish me luck. the bike has 68k miles.

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

Remember it's just bolts and parts and gaskets, one piece at a time. You will do fine! Glenn

[@melvinjones3895]

I had a 1982 it was great when I sold it I told the guy if anything broke with in 6 months I would pay for half to fix it. He never came back.

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

Yep.. take care of a Honda and it will take care of you! Glenn

[@munawarazad413]

Must clean & service carbs, plugd, Braked, mix uper cylinder oil..in petrol. Replace battery, tyres, and use to limit.

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

Thanks for sharing

[@fraghead9813]

Just got my tags, insurance and first full tank of gas in the last 2 years of my girl 🏍 I can't wait to ride!

[@faithgrasso3602]

Got a 85 wing..mint 40k miles..paid 1800.00 Gl1200 Interstate

[@peter455sd]

Hey Glenn,what are those gauges on top of the right side glove box lid ? I looked everywhere and didn't see any picture or reference.

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

One was the Hondaline Volt Meter and the other the Honda line Altimeter.

[@lvlitig8r]

Hi - I have a 2009 GOLD WING GL1800 Audio Comfort Navi XM, that has been sitting (garaged) for a few years. I just installed a brand new battery. I went to start it. There is plenty of juice, it turns over great, it just does not start. Any suggestions?

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

What gas did you leave in it while it sat? Even non Ethenol I wouldn't leave in more than one year.

[@lvlitig8r]

I never emptied the tank of the gas that was in it.

[@lvlitig8r]

There is still about half a tank of gas in it.

[@lvlitig8r]

@@GlennsSpeedShop Any idea of the estimated cost of a fuel system cleaning, to get a non-starting (always garaged, but sitting for 5 years) 2009 Honda Gold Wing 1800A, with 2,400 miles and a brand new battery, to get running again ?

[@rodgercgreen411]

I bought a Honda Goldwing last year and it sat for 15 years I had to rebuild the carburetors rebuild the back brake system put new gas tank new fuel pump new master cylinder for the clutch and new front brake cylinders and now I got to replace my fork seals 28 years if it gets running it's most not likely because of the ethanol in the gas kills carburetor

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

Correct me if I am wrong, Ethenol did not show up in our gas till mid 2000s...

[@timothyforsythe3155]

Real awesome.

[@chrisbailie213]

how many miles on it when you found it?

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

56,000 as I recall. Sold it a couple months ago. Glenn

[@scottsollars1609]

awsome I have the same bike doing the same thing wish me luck

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

They are fun to work on, and when you get it right, they go forever. Have fun!. Glenn

[@markeiler9753]

That's funny you said that's a good one just after I did . LOL

[@pinnacleoffaithchurchofgod8212]

Mice in the tail pipe!😅 It STARTED! Woooooowwww.😮

[@scottjones5455]

So many people are in panic mode about the timing belt, it's a valid concern but I bought a 1992 ST1100 with 65K miles from a guy who had no idea about what maintenance had been done. The belt might have 500 miles or 65K miles on it, I don't know but I rode it 2000 miles round trip shortly after I bought it. I figure that trip alone was worth what I paid for it but it is still running like a champ with 70k miles.

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

I agree with you. I have been around wings most of my adult life and have never seen a belt break yet. It doesn't mean it shouldn't be replaced but they are not "Fragile "

[@donaldashburn7313]

Go wings if you'll pull that seat off the gas tanks is right underneath the seat that's that's how they build going but goings are bulletproof

[@golevi1]

Nice bike

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

Thanks ✌️

[@dennisloisellejr6950]

I love gold wings had one says the five year 1000

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

I have had 6 GL1000s including a 1976 Limited Eddition

[@mikegastelu]

Did you check fuel pump, replace fuel filter, drain carb., should not run starter that long, it will burn out.

[@warrenfloyd1484]

Nice bike,I have one

[@frankmcbride6158]

If you got mouse nest in airfilter it will plug the carbs fast

[@Eastsussexbiker]

Amazing to watch ! Did you consider checking the timing belts ? You done good

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

I sold this recently and said in my ad that it needs restored, including brakes and timing belts. Some people think the belts are some fragile rubber piece that will fall apart after 15 years. That is not the case. Now it's true that they should be replaced, I have replaced many that were 20 plus years old and they were still fairly soft, not cracked, and in tact. I wouldn't roll down the highway at 75 mph all day with them but for storage and running the engine once in a while, they are fine. When your ready to start riding it again, new belts!

[@BibtheBoulder]

Cracking video, lovely bike, but for me the Kawasaki Voyager xii was/is the better machine

[@tihzho]

Why on earth did you use 2 stroke gas, to foul up the plugs, valves?

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

Good question... A 50 to 1 ratio of gas to oil is not going to foul plugs. This engine being flat, and putting oil in each cylinder won't do much as the oil will just sit in the bottom of the cylinder. The other 95% of it is still dry. Sending oil down with the fuel will FOG the cylinder, and valves, providing some lubrication. You can buy Fogging Oil to run in your engine prior to llong-termstorage, boat , and airplane engines, especially bennifits from this. I have had old cars that burned a quart of oil every 10 gal of gas, that's a 40 to 1 ratio with no fouling. I just mixes a few ounces in a gallon or so, better than no oil. Cheers Glenn

[@jimwalton5545]

I had an 85 aspencade just like this. Put a 150 thousand miles on it. Traded it for a new 92.

[@k.i.i.3699]

That starter is going to be traumatized after that start session…

[@duaneglover9283]

All the way back in the 50's gas stations had a gas called Ethel which had alcohol in it

[@spaceflight1019]

"Ethyl" was shorthand for "tetraethyl lead", a valve lubricant and octane improver that was eventually replaced.

[@williamkennedy8768]

Nice bike owned one very good running bike has belt timing belts just like a car engine if you don’t have to take engine out don’t it’s shaft drive but other then that it’s is very cool bike

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

Just sold this one, delivering it tomorrow

[@Exstaz]

Using water will make it more aggressive. Cheap trick when using cutting polish.

[@joereinders4024]

Sir - It's not running right nor will it. If sitting that long stop running it this way you're abusing the engine. I all but guarantee the carbs will need to be cleaned or rebuilt, pilot jets are going to be blocked. Revving the crap out it and seafoam won't fix anything. I agree timing belts should be replaced. Check for proper charging voltage at the battery. Low charging rate can indicate a wiring fault, inoperative regulator/rectifier, fried stator or combination thereof. Check the stator connector at the main harness they typically overheat/melt from corrosion & high resistance. Same issue can occur at the regulator/rectifier connector. If not already needed, you may have already killed the solid state regulator/rectifier cranking it on a battery charger. Check that the stator windings aren't shorted and test for proper stator AC voltage output on the 3 yellow wires. Ultimately change all fluids including rear diff, brakes, clutch & bleed. Highly likely the bike will need all brake masters & clutch master & slave rebuilt, same for brake calipers, due to brake fluid gone bad in these systems from years of being parked. Cooling system should be drained & flushed. New thermostat will likely be needed. These bikes are very robust & reliable but pardon me for saying you're going about it the wrong way.... I'm not a hater on your video, just an experienced tech rendering opinion and advice. Good luck & Take care.

[@sirblacksmith2297]

This is one of the most polite and helpful "you're wrong" comments I've ever seen! I plan on getting an oldwing once I have some more riding experience and this let me know some of the tings I'm in for, thank you!

[@skeevnation655]

Hey Joe I'm just a poor oldschool fella been on a 79 cb750 for 10 yrs preping to help a bro figyre his mess out any other main pointers ?

[@joereinders4024]

@@skeevnation655 Hi. No not really. Any further comment depends on what yr/make/model and what kind of "mess" it is you're working to repair?

[@bennyblanko3]

I totally agree! I'm amazed it started ... but it did ... maybe sweet talking to them does work. But, in my experience, what you are saying is the correct application of love. Also, those brake and clutch lines all need to be taken apart, and all the cylinders - I guarentee there is a bunch of goo everywhere. Just go through the whole bike. Or, put seafoam and ether to start, and ride it like you stole it. Its an old honda - might not run perfect, but will limp along just fine for many miles.

[@jimgriggs2184]

he tried in 98?? That plate expired in 98. in Oregon tabs are good from 2 years. That plate was last renewed in 96

[@pinnacleoffaithchurchofgod8212]

28 yrs since last start. What about them tires man . Do they still make?

[@rayoscroft3775]

What a beautiful bike his it yours😢

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

My friend sold his house quickly and moved to Florida and gave me the bike as he had to move out fast. I got it running and sold it a few months ago. It will live on!

[@rayoscroft3775]

@@GlennsSpeedShop thanks very much for your response unbelievable nice 👍

[@Tripsurfer]

I’m about to buy this exact bike has 70k miles

[@BazzSelby]

Excellent! 👍

[@JohnnyRabnud-mg8hr]

Fuel tank is removed by removing the saddle bags, rear fender, rear wheel and tire,rear shocks, seat. Not the engine.

[@Jonhenrysneip]

I wonder, is this still running on the roads today?

[@GlennsSpeedShop]

I just sold it, delivered it last Saturday. He has an 85 LTD, he may pull the accessories for his 85, he is not sure.

[@donlunn792]

Brand new oil that has been standing for 28 years? You have to be kidding.

[@brandonrayner5253]

My dad just gave me one of his Honda Goldwings (1985 GL1200 Interstate) and the thing looks like its in mint condition other than the left mirror has to be replaced along with the battery. Its a beautiful blue. Im going to get it fixed up and definitely taking the girlfriend on a road trip.

[@DouglasKiper-wf5ru]

Please do me one favor though before you take your girlfriend on that all important road trip take your time and learn how to ride that bike first before you take your girl out on a Ruud everybody is different you want to learn the inside out of everybody before you put somebody else on the back of it always remember when you got somebody else on the back of your bike you're responsible for their life also it's not the same as being in a car like for instance you want to know exactly how far you can lean the bike over going around a Bend before that Peg hits you do not want to have a skipping jump with a person on the back you need to know everything I mean you have to like exude confidence I'm just going by this may be your first bike I'm not sure but if it is always remember people in cars and trucks are not looking for bikes hell they ain't even looking for pedestrians I seen a woman riding her bicycle get run over by another woman in an SUV that was texting and she didn't even know she ran the person over another guy had to stop in front of her to make her stop and she started yelling at the guy until he was like you just ran over a pedestrian

[@brandonrayner5253]

@DouglasKiper-wf5ru this will be my 3rd bike, but I completely understand where you're coming from. Even when I had my last bike I was almost ran off the road because someone didn't pay attention, but luckily I knew what was going on and I braked just enough to avoid ending up on the side of the road.