Will this Abandoned Honda with a Seized Engine Get Me 247 Miles Home?

A viewer from Pittsburg once again asked if I could get an old motorcycle running. This time it's a Gen 2 Honda Goldwing. Nothing went as planned.
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[@DobieTanpaw]

I was the owner of the Goldwing. It was great to meet you Craig! To be honest, I never thought I'd see that bike run, but I'm really happy to see it on the road at least one more time. Now that it at least starts and runs (mostly), maybe one day it will find a home and get regular use. If not, maybe it can help someone else restore their Goldwing. Great job, guys!

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

What was the reason for parking it up all those years ago?

[@DobieTanpaw]

@@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310 The guy I got it from said he'd stopped riding it in 2017 because his wife didn't want him getting into a wreck on it. But I have a feeling that there was more to it than that. I never rode it because I knew it needed a new timing belt and I didn't want that breaking and grenading the motor. I'd planned on restoring it and everything, but I developed some health issues that made that impossible, so it just sat.

[@chrislye8912]

I love messing with old bikes, I like Craig’s style..

[@whytebredd]

furry spotted

[@DobieTanpaw]

@@whytebredd We're everywhere

[@stefanoscirgalea6561]

Dude you rock! Here’s a tip for you and your motorcycle: the fairing on your ride is a collectors item, Vetter Fairings are a valuable accessory created by Craig Vetter’s “Vetter Fairing Company” so you have a piece of motorcycle history on your hands!

[@xpndblhero5170]

Can't believe it was on fire, didn't melt any wires or anything important, and still ran.... That's definitely impressive but I'm more impressed w/ the fact that Craig actually rode it, good job guys. 😁👍😂

[@walkermediaworx]

My thoughts exactly. It burned long enough to melt some stuff, but I guess it's a honda sooooo. 😂

[@34ozzie]

I swear, with channels like this I’ll never watch tv again. It’s sooo cool to watch talented, unscripted, witty, entertainment. Don’t change a thing. And it seems like I learn something new in every video I watch. Thanks guys.

[@jamesgnarkill3112]

This is becoming the best channel!!! Just really enjoy the down to earth, good guy wrenching humor...... you guys are killing it!!!!!🤘🤘🤘💯

[@stephengibson2869]

This Honda Goldwing has awesome potential for someone to completely restore to it's prime. I really enjoy seeing older bikes running and working again. 👍👍👍. My Dad years ago bought a new Honda 305 Dream and he said it was a very nice bike. He sold before he moved. 👍

[@lothre]

Craig, I have a 100% success rate unlocking locked up engines in 5 easy steps. Bikes are easy. 1) pull the plug, or plugs. 2) fill the cyl / cyls with as much 91% isopropyl alcohol and let it sit for 12/24 hours (the alcohol is thinner than any oil, even thinner than water and will penetrate past the rust and rings over the night. It also will NOT smoke like oil in a cyl when you drain it out and attempt to start later or coat the exhaust. it evaporates!) 3) put the engine into 4th or 5th gear after the cyls have soaked long enough and rock the bike forward and backward until you can either see or feel the cyls begin to break loose. 4) once the cyls are moving, use an air nozzle to blow the cyls out and then refil with more alcohol and drain with ait to blast out any rust/debris 5) once cyls are dry and clean, add new plugs and give it a start. (may need to change oil first as alcohol might get into crank case) This has NEVER failed to work for me in over 40 years of using it

[@skylinegtr4045]

Great tip!

[@stufoo]

Good stuff. I will remember this

[@sprezzatura8755]

How about industrial vinegar? I've seen that work as well.

[@nathankent82]

Thanks old timer I will use this at some point I'm sure 😊

[@lothre]

Just in case you are serious; Vinegar will absolutely destroy softer metals like pistons and cause flash rust on anything made of steel.@@sprezzatura8755

[@user-SgtArmoroldtanker]

This has got to be my favorite channel! Your videos bring back so many memories. When I was a kid, my first motorcycles were bikes that didn't run when I got them, because I couldn't afford anything else, so I had to get them going. I learned a lot, and now after 45+ years of riding, I service and repair my own bikes. I've got a Vulcan Nomad I've had for 19 years with over 61,000 miles on it, and a Harley Softail Slim I've had for 11 years. I still do all my work myself. Thanks for making the vids, I really love watching them!

[@Lioneldehetre]

No better way to start a Friday then a Bearded Mechanic and Bikes and Beards videos. Huge thank you for all you do!

[@fredmaldonado9204]

I just love watching you bring these bikes back to life. It’s like watching a master mechanic like a doctor diagnosing the problem one step at the time.

[@johnbowen8765]

I had a 1982 GL1100 Aspencade a couple years ago. I bought it from the original owner, but it had sat for 10 years. Fresh gas, new plugs, and new battery and it fired right up. I put a lot of work into it and road it 4000 miles before I sold it. Such a joy to work on these bikes. Simple, yet intricate. Ran perfect when I was done with it.

[@rosspbarnett458]

As an ex motorcyclist in the 1980's and 90's , I fondly remember those old Goldwings ! No one can argue or deny that they were great motorcycles in there time, but I don't think it's worth fixing at this point ! Perhaps an excellent parts bike.

[@Oficialdadaddy]

as somebody who wants to get into fixing old motorcycles this is so inspirational

[@JacobBitner]

Or discouraging 😂

[@Oficialdadaddy]

@@JacobBitner thats a good one 😂

[@chrisdow6627]

I'm well on my way with stage one, filling a garage with old bikes that don't run lol

[@MikeRay1978]

If you’re serious about working on old bikes do yourself a favor and make sure you have a set of screwdrivers for Japanese screws and an impact driver you hit with a hammer. The worst part to me about working on them is fasteners that won’t come out or strip.

[@M.TTT.]

@@chrisdow6627 GET OUT THERE and start workin man

[@TheBlindbowman]

i restored the first 3 years of Goldwing ,and the GL1000 came out in 1975 i have one in my barn .. the 1974 was only a demo and not sold to the public . i still have a 75 and a 77 . i sold a mint 76 with 2680 miles ...and yes i have the fairing that are aftermarket parts ..nice build ...i have a running GL1000 motor with 42000 but well kept motor, they a special valve spring compression tool ,i have one of those tools ..i have every part of that bike in my shop . only thing not the same is bore size ...if you need a part i got them ..i live in upstate NY ..

[@Schenevey2]

I had a '77 Goldwing brought to me poured into milk crates. Spent a cold Ohio winter putting it back together and ramming around Oh and MI picking up parts. I could both smell and feel this entire video! Thanks for the memories.

[@domfer2540]

I missed my 81 goldwing and 81 silverwing, both great bikes. Took them on many trips. Even road them through a tropical storm in Florida with winds over 65 mph. I miss my bikes.

[@GratefulBamboo]

Goldwings never die. Probably a special place in heaven with dudes riding them in the afterlife.

[@michaelcaudill1412]

Craig's joy at: 20:40 truly brought joy to my heart. You can tell that made his day when he got that machine started for a second!

[@JMRRebuilders]

I love the fact your trying to decide if you can lower your safety standards and drive it with no sets of brakes

[@mitchellmanson449]

bruh you stole my comment and got it hearted??

[@mitchellmanson449]

you stole my comment from another video and got a heart. cruel.

[@mitchellmanson449]

my comment was on First Start! CBR 1000 Engine Swapped Scooter by grind hard plumbing co.

[@corydunaway]

​@@mitchellmanson449lmao calm down. It's not a contest

[@mitchellmanson449]

@corydunaway wow, your right! The contest is lined up around the block, and starts at your mother's door! Lucky me I'm in line for the back door 🥴

[@UnkleSi]

You almost burnt your shed down, but at least you got it to turn over!

[@dallisspicer6825]

I got a challenge for you a 1957 Harley hummer that has been my nightmare for the last year. Try to get that running.. 3 weeks later… too late got it running 👍

[@BlueSquatchproductions]

Amazing

[@supermarkie624]

The amount of excitement I felt when it started was awesome. I hope you guys restore this awesome bike

[@sclark1701]

As somebody who pulled a 1978 Goldwing out of a shed and brought it back to life after about 20 years, I can’t believe you got away with doing so little to make this run lol. The amount of time I spent on the airbox Plenum alone makes me want to cry. You’re the man Craig! Keep up the good work.

[@martinkulik9466]

You did the right thing. Starting these old engines that sat long time full of hardened oil and other residue in a hurry does more damage than good.

[@JC059]

El sonido honda no desaparece , igual me dolió 🤷‍♂️💫💫💫🇺🇾

[@neiloconnell2120]

Funny as ferk. I laughed out loud for real. Thank you for that. Truly awesome. A 'don't do this at home folks'. Let the professionals do it. Excellent. Made my evening. Glad it ran on petrol. Well done Craig. And thank you Dan for continuing to film.

[@Jeremy_Adams]

The fact that you didn’t give up when most people would have is just awesome! It makes seeing it ride under its own power that much more awesome!

[@dmkinsey]

I love how the whole thing was smoking after the ride!

[@monkeyfinger5588]

Currently in the process of restoring my Dad's '75 GL1000... Sorta. Had the same issue with the engine. Valves left open on cyl 4(?). Removed the head, cleaned it out and was able to get it to free up. The I pulled the engine and rebuilt it; honed cylinders, new rings and bearings. Bike is apart. Wife isn't a fan... Thinks I should just junk it. It's the bike I got my license on and the bike my Dad rode when we went for our 1st Father/son ride. I gots history with it!!!!

[@buddyhenderson]

Craig, that bike is too good to end up as a parts bike. Make it a channel special and rebuild it. That Vetter stuff is iconic, and the bike is a time capsule of the early 80s. As an 80s kid, those things are the coolest, I'm a Honda parts guy now and the bits you'll need are still available and i'm on the other side of the planet from you! Step up mate, you can make it awesome again! Cheers, from New Zealand!

[@SchoolforHackers]

Hah, sounds like you’re more savvy than our Honda shop in Albuquerque. I went for some parts for my ‘75 400-4 and the kid at the counter was like, “There aren’t any parts for a bike that’s been discontinued so long”(?). I had him go ahead and look up an oil filter, and they had seven. I bought one, smiled and walked out. And spent $1000 at an out of state dealer for the rest of my parts. My 400 is gorgeous, btw. 😂

[@roygroves5983]

Chur au , Have to agree seems too good to part out yet . Mind you I've bought an entire bike just to secure my 650z a cylinder block , got so many spare parts now ! Even Anachonda is starting to run low after the 36 years I've had mine . NZ .

[@patrickmalone9380]

Might need ur help have 1984 gl 1200 has sat years previous owner .had year still have try start it want drain fuel tank first

[@GlockPointer]

I fully agree, I would put way too much money into it and never regret it.

[@jeffhunter2553]

Please try to find someone who wants to restore that bike. I owed a couple dozen motorcycles in my lifetime and a 1st or 2nd generation Goldwing is one that has alluded my grasp.

[@scotthogan6891]

I love it when he have to use your foot the turn that's in bowls I don't know what school you learned that one from

[@felixd7818]

Your enthusiasm is infectious. I’d never do anything like this, but it was a lot of fun watching you do it.

[@delwhylie4748]

I have had 3 of them exact Goldwings and five engines over the last 25 years and assembled my dream 3 wheeler from scratch. I cut the frames to extract the fuel tanks cut the kickstand from the frame to install the clutch assembly. Replaced wiring, brake parts, timing belts switched manifold to accommodate a single carb and replaced every single electric part. It took hundreds of hrs and was one of the worst Ideas I ever conceived. It was a beatiful sight had my dream machine. But I know you have know idea what you are in for.

[@Xerosins]

Im always here for Craigs feelings

[@DavidB-h9i]

Bought a 15 year barn stored one and got it back to life as per my profile picture. Back to frame and engine before rebuild. Absolutely love it.😊

[@luddite6239]

Your ability to consistently bring these old nails back from the dead must surely earn you the title of "The Bike Necromancer"! Well done. 👍

[@DriveCarToBar]

My grandfather gave his 1979 GL1000 to my uncle years ago. Since that time, it saw a few years of riding followed by even more time sitting outside by a shed in Northern AZ. Try as I might, I cannot get him to sell me that bike, it just means that much to him having his dad's bike I guess. It doesn't run anymore. I'm guessing every rubber piece on it is a crusty rock. Maybe one day he'll finally give in and sell it to me so I can do a restoration on it.

[@fistfulofgoldwing]

You're killing it, man. Loving your content. And i'm not just saying that because I've been keeping an '86 Goldwing I dragged out of a shed four years ago alive and on the road... Keep up the good work!

[@j.w.grayson6937]

Fun and lots of great memories! I had a 1984 Goldwing 1200 Aspencade. I sure wish I still had that bike!

[@davepelfrey3958]

I really like how you complete a fix all in one video instead of many, many videos. Great job you guys. 👏👏👏

[@leviefrauim1425]

There's beater bikes and then there's beater bikes. That bike is their king. But I appreciate your humor, persistence, skill and work in getting that POS back up and running.

[@johnbowen8765]

To turn the engine over, take the bolt cover off of the back of the stator and turn the bolt clockwise. That’s how you turn the engine over when setting the timing.

[@TimS57064]

I wanted to say the same thing, yet thought I would look thru the comments first. Had to do it, when I changed the timing belts on my 1982 GL1100 Interstate.

[@dwRS1]

Awesome video. I'm 71 years old.I owned an 81 Gl 1100 and a 83 Gl 1100. They were a couple of my favorite bikes. The 83 had over 140k miles on it when I sold it for $3000. Besides normal maintenance, I only replaced the timing belts once.

[@murdoc6501]

This s gold! Awesome explanation of timing and how it connects with proper motor function. Go Bearded Mechanic and Dan (love his input and what he brings), keep moving forward and can't wait to see what you get into next!

[@roberthoward5015]

I’ve never heard good crunching on an engine.. lol.. fine job fellas..

[@Nug-one87]

Craig youre such a good mechanic. Youre the best type of mechanic too. You love what you do and your work shows

[@jeriksson7686]

I know a guy who had a VFR with 250 000 kms. He took it apart and measured about everything. It was ok according to Honda standards. Swapped some parts and kept riding ✌️

[@presleyfleckmotorizedbikef4285]

Awesome Craig when I saw it catch on fire I thought it was never going to run you proved me wrong every time and down the road you go awesome video brother

[@pelewads]

WOW! Hell of a job. That engine is still going to need rebuilt, though

[@Marktheawesome1]

This was an absolutely amazing video. You are the Cesar Milan of motorcycles. No matter how rough they are, you don't give up on them. Every time I watch one of your videos, I get an incredible itch to go ride my motorcycle.

[@BlueSquatchproductions]

100%

[@ianluscombe]

I like the pause between roadworthy and enough.

[@lancepickett9729]

I absolutly love this new content Craig!! Both from you and Sean both. These videos the town of you are producing are much more enter training from now.

[@feltav5719]

I know you probably don't want to but .. I'd love to see you rebuild it. Lol those half done engine rebuilds where u only cahnge what actually needs to be changed. God bless u man

[@sthildas4857]

Just shows how robust these Honda's are, great engineering. Nice job guys.🇬🇧🏍

[@vincedibona4687]

*Hondas - no apostrophe necessary

[@steven-vn9ui]

And that is why you NEED an extinguisher in your shop/garage. Love that it idled right away, Honda at its finest

[@neXtFriarTuck]

Y'all are incredible. It'll only be a parts bike from here on, but y'all gave it a good send off! Good job!

[@trickysubject8563]

I have liked and subscribed Craig my good brother. Thanks for taking me along on some adventures, since I had a stroke, I’ve not been able to work, which means I used up all my savings and had to sell my bike. Been without one now for about 3 years and it’s killing me. Made a good recovery and could ride, but here in England the bikes are expensive to run, so between you and Sean, this is about as close as I come to a ride out these days. Thanks for the company and the entertainment brother. Great content. Stay safe man. 🙏

[@christopherseivard8925]

I may have mentioned this before,I am a stroke survivor. I am still, quite screwed up! Every day is a fight to get something back. Thanks for the inspiration !

[@jeevespreston]

Thank you for giving this old man indescribable joy when I see and hear the excitement of your success at resurrecting a bike!!!

[@willjohnson5861]

Hey Craig! I've been lucky enough (or unlucky enough) to have worked on tons of the Goldwing 1000-1100's. If you need any information about them or maintenance items I recommend you do immediately (timing belts), please feel free to reach out. I can also send you a list of parts you will need that I have saved for Goldwing 1100's that I have worked on. Good luck with the Wing! I am looking forward to seeing how this series goes.

[@lukedunn7615]

Greetings, might you be in CA? I'm inspired after watching this and starting to tackle the pile that has been in my driveway for years.

[@willjohnson5861]

Hello, I am in MN so I might be a little far away to help in person.@@lukedunn7615

[@Makhpiyaluta2]

Awesome job, back in 1982 I bought my second street legal bike the GL 1000 LTD. It came without any fairings or cases, it had a small handlebar and was sold as a sportsbike. The LTD came with a socalled "blueprint" engine, a beautiful aubergine like metalic color and gold colored rims. So I (like everyone else in those day's) added higher handlebars, a Vetter windshield/fairing and Krauser cases wich turned it into a greate cruiser. Honda noticed and changed their later designs into cruisers complete with everything you like and more. Thanks for bringing back some beautiful memories to a now 65 year old.

[@assessor1276]

It has always fascinated me how a bike like that was once somebody’s pride and joy and an absolutely state of the art bike - and now is a sad old thing that runs….sort of and is only good for parts. Oh well - good save Craig!

[@alangonzalez488]

1M Views !! Well deserved, your content it's really interesting and fun.

[@brucealexander7231]

I’m 40yrs old and those fart sound effects when Craig’s putting in all his effort makes me giggle every time!! Another great video, keep up the good work!

[@geoffreyschmid2663]

The fact that you manage to rip that bike back from the deadly grasp of nature, had it catch fire, and still be able to make it so you can get it up and down the street, just leaves me flabbergasted. It’s so awesome being able to watch and learn from you! Love the vids man and thank you so much for the knowledge and entertainment😁

[@robcreel4257]

I'm surprised it moved on it's own after the fire. Good job as always!

[@OrrRickyL]

Love that rumble a flat four makes, soo good

[@jessybonsant5181]

Great motorcycle content! Keep resurrecting the old bikes.

[@gabrielecossettini2923]

Good job Craig! What i see here is not a bike full of parts for restoring another bike but a complete and (most) running bike that needs a ton of love.

[@ConConReeves]

Craig never fails to help keep my ADHD brain entertained during my mornings. Thank you always for the content!

[@motheolebelo]

That was a close call when it caught fire because of fuel leak Good job on getting it running and not quitting. new Subscriber here. I am hooked😊

[@gone84328]

Lord, bless this man Craig. I would've been swearing up a storm and lost my temper and given up dealing with half of these issues. Craig has some serious diligence and patience that is very refreshing and cool to see.

[@kellyoconnor7896]

I’m just here for Craig’s feelings 😂

[@leeh.6371]

Honestly the best thing for a ceased engine is a complete rebuild, anything less could completely trash the whole bike. Good luck Craig 👍

[@july4813]

It's, actually crazy. I have a project 81 Goldwing Gl1100 interstate right now haha, been trying to get it running since April!

[@stuartbowerman7132]

I think the trick is to get it a little bit on fire

[@july4813]

Maybe, will have to try that soon@@stuartbowerman7132

[@johnhughes3796]

The best cycle rescue channel on YT. Always wanted to see you do a led wing.

[@ScootersGarageYT]

Marvel mystery oil has always been my go to for stuck engines. Pull the plugs and fill the cylinders up with it and let it sit overnight.

[@danteinouye6098]

honestly this just proves that come hell, high water, etc, a boxer goldwing will run (unless u snap a timing belt) I keep an old 1200 kicking around, and as long as you keep the carbs clean, it starts right up with 167k on it

[@TaylorHomeCare]

Love the videos, and I'd listen to Craig's feelings and ideas. I love listening to people who know a variety of things. Working on a bike and you learn about life perspectives. It's only a problem if you make it.

[@davidbeaver39]

Absolutely incredible Craig, I'm seriously thinking you are the G. O. A. T of motorcycles and their repair!!!!! Love that you gave that proud Goldwing one more time to stretch it's wings. Awesome job guys and fantastic video!!!!!

[@samlague4409]

Love the videos Craig. Keep em coming. Another bike saved

[@Bayuhutamamotor]

I really like how you complete a fix all in one video instead of many, many videos. Great job you guys.

[@marcusscott9800]

Outstanding video Craig! Makes me want to go out and free up the 2 stuck engines in my shed on my 1980 Honda CB650 Custom and 1977 Honda CB400F! Now where did I put that PB Blaster:) Keep up the great work guys!

[@SchoolforHackers]

Wait a minute: you have a 400-4 parts bike? Where are you?

[@marcusscott9800]

Not a parts bike but my current project:)@@SchoolforHackers

[@SchoolforHackers]

@@marcusscott9800 So I guess you’re not selling it to me? 😉 I have a gorgeous ‘75 myself.

[@marcusscott9800]

LOL, no I am trying to get my bike to be where yours already is:)@@SchoolforHackers

[@MegaGarrocho]

Hello Craig . This bike must be restaured. There is only cilinders / pistons or valves problem . There is enough spare parts to repair , also in second life . Goo work man , from Portugal 😂

[@davidroberson1962]

I'd like to see the cylinder pressure test after you rode it. I wouldn't be surprised if the dead cylinder woke up.

[@BobKramer51]

I have restored several GL1100s. One of them would only turn a partial revolution then hit a hard stop. Upon investigation, I found that one of the intake valves had broken. The valve head was laying in the cylinder. I did a valve job on that bike using new valves. It ran great. These old Goldwings are just awesome bikes. My daily driver is an 83. Thanks for making this video.

[@chrisdowns3725]

Love this video Craig, if your anything like me. It's bikes like this that really have no place being on the road that I love most.

[@iwantmyvanback]

Just bought my very first bike! Loving the content, Craig

[@171apples171]

I revived a 77' GL1000K that was parked in the 90's with gas in it. Had to snake the little ports out in the tank w/ stranded cable chucked up in a drill. Stripped it down to a motor and frame.. then broke my right hand (im right handed) and reassembled the entire bike with my left hand. It has a speed wobble at 80mph and only runs good when youre on the throttle lol

[@lachy1709]

the best part of Bikes and bears uploading is knowing that craig will have a video out in an hour

[@Joetree7654]

I love watching you fix these bikes. It looks like magic to someone who has no idea what are you doing.

[@1245rs3]

Nothing bothers me more than when I put on videos of people that have no business doing what they're doing and quite honestly it's such a breath of fresh air to see somebody who's actually really talented and knowledgeable and in a position to make great content

[@SailingFrolic]

Man, watching your channel makes me a lot more hopeful of getting my Concours 1000 to run perfectly again. I gotta do a full carb rebuild and re-sync, as well as tires, and replacing the fork seals. I’ll probably replace whatever lines I find that are in bad shape on the way. I miss riding so much.

[@motocross402]

Would be interesting to do another compression test on it now that the engine has run a bit

[@ctsnider88]

Thanks for the memories. I had a 78 and an 81 wing. Just hearing it start up was awesome. I miss the 78 it was my fave. Glad I found the channel. It's a lot of fun.

[@booda2552]

It’s a Honda surprised it didn’t just fire straight up lol

[@nikonordman7624]

I mean it did when they got it unstuck

[@PawAshtraysMatter]

Last watched it when it first came out but the 2 things i still remember about nacho libre was when fighting the two gremlins they would rip out hair by the handfull and the part where nacho set up the tostadas as bait and farted right before he pounced. Craig sound effects are more than appreciated

[@winstonlanda7731]

Craig, I thoroughly enjoy watching you work and I appreciate how hard you work to get bikes running. Only you can take a busted up garden bike and get her purring. I'm learning a lot from these videos and I hope they continue. By the way, what's the story behind the tattoo on your wrist? Respek, Josh

[@shanco73]

Nice GPZ1000 in the back ground in the shop! Great video amazing to see that thing actually pull its own weight!

[@monk43012]

Ah the memories. Love that low end Goldwing knock.

[@arthurleino]

This brought a Memory. My friend got his 81 Goldwing out of a tuneup. I had just picked up my 1983 FXWG. Went to his house, put a quarter on my FXWG seat and it bounced off. Put it on his Goldwings seat and it stayed right there. Smooth bikes they are.

[@blue2824]

That bike is worth a full restoration! All three of the Goldwings I’ve owned gave me three hundred thousand miles. I sold my ‘75 GL 1000 with over 289,000 original miles on it and it ran for several more years for the friend I sold it to. My ‘82 GL 1100 Aspencade was not the best Goldwing produced but again, it gave me 300,000 miles and so did my 2000 GL 1500. It’s about giving them the proper tlc and maintenance. Roy Auburn, WA.

[@DavidM2002]

2:00 I would call that an opposed 4, not a parallel 4. Back when I first started motorcycle touring on my CB750 in the mid 1970's the Windjammer fairing was THE fairing. I could only afford a Calafia which was a decent, but much cheaper knockoff. I love these videos that you do. ( I also had a 1984 GL1200 - the one with the lousy stator.)