If you're doing rear wheel work there's no need to remove the saddle bags. In the right bag where the air line comes through you can access the lower bolt that holds the whole bag and trunk assembly on. The same access is inside the left bag. Remove the seat and loosen the upper bag mount bolts, remove the rear muffler mount bolts, remove the rear crash bars and the entire trunk and bag assembly will tip up and give you total access to the rear wheel and shocks. If your bike has a trailer hitch it will have to be removed too. I would replace the lower bag mount bolts (which also are the rear crash bar mount bolts) with allen bolts. It makes reassembly a lot easier.
I Enjoy your videos very much. I needed to bleed the rear brake and left front on my 95 Goldwing SE. Watching you remove the left saddlebag was extremely helpful. Thanks!
I purchased a 93 gl1500 interstate about a month ago and with your help I changed the oil, spark plugs , air filter, and the front speakers. In the past I would have paid someone to do the work. Your videos are priceless. Thanks for the help.
You are my savior and reason why my bike is running. Im a carpenter by trade bike mechanic by clifford now. From removing my carbs ,rebuilding,reinstalling,checking timing belts and reassembly. Like as before i let it sit too long it popped over first pop littlr choke.
That "button" tip was great information. I just obtained a 93 GL1500 and I appreciate little info tips like that.... now back to the rest of the bag removal
Thank you Clifford. I am installing a TowPac InstaTrike kit on my 97 GL1500SE and I need to remove both saddle bags and the rear fender piece to do the work. You have made my day with your great video.
Thanks for the info i am amazed at your knowledge of this machine. You have saved me from many potential visits to the shop with my two gl1500's..Thanks Cliff !!!
Excellent video... and everything. Tragically, a local motorcycle shop did not take the saddlebags off when putting my tire on and installing new brakes. So here's what happened. While I was on I265 South in Louisville during high traffic time, my rear brake caliper came completely off and grinded against the rotor. I had no rear brakes! I took the next exit and found a safe spot to pull off the road and my dad, who's 82, had to go to the farm, pick up his truck and trailer and drive to Louisville to pick up me and the bike. The motorcycle shop knew they messed up and fixed the problem but my confidence in their repair work is utterly shattered. :-( I can send you a video of what happened. And everything.
Clifford, Just found your videos, and INSTANTLY subscribed. Since I ride my GL1500I daily, as my "only" vehicle, working on it is always a risk for me. So, again, thank you, and eventually, I will be sending a donation!! Watching the adds is easy, so I have been watching even the KaChava videos! *grin*
Thanks a lot for a great video. Changed my rear brake pads and your instruction came in real handy. Keep up the good work, we all appreciate it. My wife and I would like to see more of your cat in future videos. Cheers, Rudi
Thanks Cliff. I enjoy your videos, I just got a 98 Goldwing SE and I am trying to get in good enough condition to enjoy for as long as possible. I have already changed the timing belts and I am preparing to tackle the rear wheel services like spline grease and final drive lube change next. I find you videos extremely helpful. I am sure I would be breaking things if you didn't show all the hidden fasteners in your videos. Thanks again, keep on doing what you do!
hey clifford , love your videos on the gl 1500 . as a owner of 5 wings ( from 1982 to 1996 ) i like watching how you tackle pulling them apart and putting them together again ! ive done the speakers , plugs , front forks , airfilters , oil change and coolent . would like to see how you do the back wheel change and timing belts ! greetings from wingnut from norway ! :-)
Thank you! I'll definitely do videos on those, it may be awhile. I have already replace timing belts, and tires before i got into RUclips. Although hopefully i'll find a bike here soon that need some of that work, and i can make more repair videos from it.
Hi Clifford, thank you for all your efforts in helping us with your fantastic videos ! Greetings from a fellow trucker and biker from Belgium ! Keep up the wonderful job !
Thanks Clifford , a bit of instruction on the jack would be helpful , as all your videos are . I am new to my GoldWing and feel much more able after seeing you remove the plastic to do these things ..
Hey Clift thank you so much for putting in the time for these videos because of yr videos I've changed my my mind on the 1800 goldwing and I'm now looking at the 1500 and when I learn how too get a pay pal account God willing I will be donating to yr channel again thanks also I hope you do a back wheel change for the 1500 goldwing
Thanks A Ton. My 1996 GL 1500 Wont Start The Starter moves but doesn't Crank up the engine, any tips or any videos you have uploaded for Starter Motor? Await your help in this regard. Thanks In Advance
I've tried searching and really got nothing. Can you do video showing how to remove the baffles? Love the video btw. Eventually I'll have to do my brakes and this is a big help
I made the ABYSMAL mistake of selling my Valkyrie (hope the couple in Portland, TN is having fun (BTW, I can't help but hate them a bit now😣) so, it was off to the used market again to find another one when, out of nowhere, I see a BEAUTIFUL black 50th anniversary edition Goldwing (the story behind this is EPIC and too lengthy to go into here) in a fella's yard. It was cheap. It was/is GLORIOUS. I bought it. I love it. Let's just say, my wife and I got "intentions". One other thing, I just LOVE the good people of Missouri.
Hi Clifford !!!I really enjoy your Gold Wing videas..where can i get the long screws and short 1 inch spacers for the sadlebags?? 1988 Goldwing.. I have been a subscriber for several months Just bought my 88 GoldWing in march...
Thanks for the great information . I see you have a cycle jack . Maybe if you haven't done so , you could show us how you place the jack to lift it . I have a jack but haven't used it yet . Thanks again .
I seen a cover on the inside of the saddle bag, can you bleed your brakes without removing the saddle bag through that little round cover? Looking at buying 91 1500 and the back brakes don't work. Hoping they just need bled.
I really enjoy these videos and they have helped me immensely when working on my 1989 and 1998 Goldwings. I have replaced brake pads, tires, etc. but have never changed the brake lines. I have ordered steel braided lines and want to know if you have any tips or tricks about replacing these lines. Just anticipating a difficult job and I cant find any videos where anyone has done this task. Thanks!
Hello Clifford, Can you please do a video on how to remove the chrome part with the passenger foot rests without damaging them. Thank you Clifford you make great videos.
try it. inside bag left side remove plug loosening bolt do same on other side push air hoses thur loosing bolt remove seat. make sure your on center stand . remove muffler bolts both sides. grab back. lift up and tie to handle bar. real ez. got from goldwing online .. works well.. try it .
Hi Clifford, thank you so much for your amazing tips about GL1500, I just want to know how to replace the rear brake rotor, cause mine it's ran out!! I'll appreciate your help.
Hi Clifford, love your video's for the GL1500. I noticed you have 'PASSENGER TRANSFORMER FLOORBOARDS' on your Wing and was wondering whether you had to do any adjustments. T
Hi Clifford. Thanks for all of the awesome videos. I just picked up a 1991 GL1500, and riding it back to the house it seemed to have a tendency to wander pretty easily. Nothing terrible, but not the handling that I expected out of the bike. I will be going over the suspension, but was wondering if you might suggest some trouble areas to start looking first. Maybe shock bushings and such that tend to go on this age bike. Thanks for any help.
Hey Guy thank you so much for the videos. My Wing thanks you. I'm a lot more gentle now. :) I would be glad to toss a buck or 2 your way if you'll let me know the best way. I would love to see a vid of changing the front speakers mine are totally shot and that front fairing is intimidating as hell
Thank you sir, i try to do best on these videos and try to provide a lot of info in them. I was lucky to meet someone who has work a lot on the GL1500 and took time to show me how to work on them. I've change my front speakers on mine, before i was involved on RUclips. It's not hard, and i think i can put a video together for that. If you want to donate, i have button on my channel page (top right hand corner) say, "Donate to channel" or another way to contribute is watch the videos and fully watch the ads.
Walt Dudley , Don't have to remove anything on the bags, just pull the lower two bolts(one left side one right side) , loosen the upper two (under the seat)and tip the whole assy up and forward.
@@CliffordRice Thanks for video it is very helpful. I was just trying to say it would have made it a lot easier and faster if an access cover had been designed in the saddle bag for changing pads.
Clifford Rice. Don't like modern bikes or women lol..got a 65 pan head I've had since 67.can't say the same about a wife though lol. Ride safe brother..
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If you're doing rear wheel work there's no need to remove the saddle bags. In the right bag where the air line comes through you can access the lower bolt that holds the whole bag and trunk assembly on. The same access is inside the left bag. Remove the seat and loosen the upper bag mount bolts, remove the rear muffler mount bolts, remove the rear crash bars and the entire trunk and bag assembly will tip up and give you total access to the rear wheel and shocks. If your bike has a trailer hitch it will have to be removed too. I would replace the lower bag mount bolts (which also are the rear crash bar mount bolts) with allen bolts. It makes reassembly a lot easier.
You’re help has made a tremendous difference in my Honda ownership. Thank you
I Enjoy your videos very much. I needed to bleed the rear brake and left front on my 95 Goldwing SE. Watching you remove the left saddlebag was extremely helpful. Thanks!
I purchased a 93 gl1500 interstate about a month ago and with your help I changed the oil, spark plugs , air filter, and the front speakers. In the past I would have paid someone to do the work. Your videos are priceless. Thanks for the help.
You are my savior and reason why my bike is running. Im a carpenter by trade bike mechanic by clifford now. From removing my carbs ,rebuilding,reinstalling,checking timing belts and reassembly. Like as before i let it sit too long it popped over first pop littlr choke.
At 9:44 That big round circle is your access to be able to bleed your breaks through this hole.
Dam near impossible to get a drain tube on it though
I just bought 1994. Your videos have helped do plugs, oil, antifreeze and now brakes.
Ed
That "button" tip was great information. I just obtained a 93 GL1500 and I appreciate little info tips like that.... now back to the rest of the bag removal
Thanks Cliff, I just bought an 89 GL1500 and have been watching your videos. They have been so helpful!!
Thank you Clifford. I am installing a TowPac InstaTrike kit on my 97 GL1500SE and I need to remove both saddle bags and the rear fender piece to do the work.
You have made my day with your great video.
Thanks Clifford, made this task doable. Appreciate your videos for my '94.
Super-duper dude, you speak well and it's easy to understand. Excellent tutorial. Thanks
Great walkthrough. AAA+++
Thanks Clifford
You're making it easy to transition from working on my old GL1100 to my new-to-me GL1500SE.
Your welcome, i'm gald to see these video helping you guys out
Thanks for the info i am amazed at your knowledge of this machine. You have saved me from many potential visits to the shop with my two gl1500's..Thanks Cliff !!!
Excellent video... and everything. Tragically, a local motorcycle shop did not take the saddlebags off when putting my tire on and installing new brakes. So here's what happened. While I was on I265 South in Louisville during high traffic time, my rear brake caliper came completely off and grinded against the rotor. I had no rear brakes! I took the next exit and found a safe spot to pull off the road and my dad, who's 82, had to go to the farm, pick up his truck and trailer and drive to Louisville to pick up me and the bike. The motorcycle shop knew they messed up and fixed the problem but my confidence in their repair work is utterly shattered. :-( I can send you a video of what happened. And everything.
I really enjoy watching your videos. i know how to so most of it but I just enjoy watching how other professions go about their work.
I also just brought, 96,se, back brakes need maintenance, so this gives me a fighting chance to do this by myself, Thank you for your efforts!!!!!
Clifford, Just found your videos, and INSTANTLY subscribed. Since I ride my GL1500I daily, as my "only" vehicle, working on it is always a risk for me. So, again, thank you, and eventually, I will be sending a donation!! Watching the adds is easy, so I have been watching even the KaChava videos! *grin*
Thanks for making the video. I will be using it to remove my bag and change rear brake pads.
Thanks a lot for a great video. Changed my rear brake pads and your instruction came in real handy. Keep up the good work, we all appreciate it. My wife and I would like to see more of your cat in future videos.
Cheers,
Rudi
Thank you. I'm about to buy a 1995 Honda Goldwing 1500 and these videos are a lot of help!
Thanks. As a new owner these videos are a godsend
Anytime, gald to see they are beneficial to you guys.
Thank you! Just subscribed. I just got a GL 1500
Hey Clifford I just found your channel and have watched about 4 videos so far. Keep up the good work
Nice video! Appreciate all the detail.
Thanks Cliff. I enjoy your videos, I just got a 98 Goldwing SE and I am trying to get in good enough condition to enjoy for as long as possible. I have already changed the timing belts and I am preparing to tackle the rear wheel services like spline grease and final drive lube change next. I find you videos extremely helpful. I am sure I would be breaking things if you didn't show all the hidden fasteners in your videos. Thanks again, keep on doing what you do!
Bryan Anderson your welcome and thank you.
hey clifford , love your videos on the gl 1500 . as a owner of 5 wings ( from 1982 to 1996 ) i like watching how you tackle pulling them apart and putting them together again ! ive done the speakers , plugs , front forks , airfilters , oil change and coolent . would like to see how you do the back wheel change and timing belts ! greetings from wingnut from norway ! :-)
Thank you! I'll definitely do videos on those, it may be awhile. I have already replace timing belts, and tires before i got into RUclips. Although hopefully i'll find a bike here soon that need some of that work, and i can make more repair videos from it.
Excellent video!!!! I have the exact same bike. Color and all
Hi Clifford, thank you for all your efforts in helping us with your fantastic videos ! Greetings from a fellow trucker and biker from Belgium !
Keep up the wonderful job !
Love your vid on 1500 machines It has made my 1988 a l happy machine
Great Video's...I just bought a 94 with 26k miles.
Thanks for the video Cliff you made it look simple.Keep them coming
Thanks, will do
thanks for the info was really helpful
Thanks Clifford , a bit of instruction on the jack would be helpful , as all your videos are . I am new to my GoldWing and feel much more able after seeing you remove the plastic to do these things ..
Just subscribed your channel is awesome i learn so much and save so much money.
Thank you
Thx Cliff, goede goede video, dit helpt mij goed vooruit.
Frittn from Belgium
Do you have a vid on getting to, and changing coolant temp sensor?
Thanks Cliff.
great video!
Hey Clift thank you so much for putting in the time for these videos because of yr videos I've changed my my mind on the 1800 goldwing and I'm now looking at the 1500 and when I learn how too get a pay pal account God willing I will be donating to yr channel again thanks also I hope you do a back wheel change for the 1500 goldwing
Hopefully your doing well in these Times, have you recorded a video on rear tire removal on your 1500 g.w.
Very helpful. Thank you!
Trim tabs on chrome trim under saddlebags are to be removed with a small wooden pusher such as a chopstick, to not scratch the chrome.
Enjoy your videos I have a 1999 Honda GL need to replace the speaker.. Do you have a video To do that..thanks
Speakers In the faring...
Can you please show how to change the digital dash also how to get the cruise control to work and how to get the air ride to work
Hello, thank you for your video, your shock absorber, I see that it is adjustable, is it original?
Do you have a tire changing video. I heard you don't need to take off bags if you jack it up with a motorcycle jack? My tire is coming in any day now.
Nice bike Cliff.
Jim Cracken thank you.
Thank you
Thanks A Ton. My 1996 GL 1500 Wont Start The Starter moves but doesn't Crank up the engine, any tips or any videos you have uploaded for Starter Motor? Await your help in this regard.
Thanks In Advance
I've tried searching and really got nothing. Can you do video showing how to remove the baffles? Love the video btw. Eventually I'll have to do my brakes and this is a big help
Nice video
thank you for the videos.
I made the ABYSMAL mistake of selling my Valkyrie (hope the couple in Portland, TN is having fun (BTW, I can't help but hate them a bit now😣) so, it was off to the used market again to find another one when, out of nowhere, I see a BEAUTIFUL black 50th anniversary edition Goldwing (the story behind this is EPIC and too lengthy to go into here) in a fella's yard.
It was cheap.
It was/is GLORIOUS.
I bought it.
I love it.
Let's just say, my wife and I got "intentions".
One other thing, I just LOVE the good people of Missouri.
hi cliff grt info on your videos, do you have a video on connecting trailer wiring on a gl1500? thanks
Hi Clifford !!!I really enjoy your Gold Wing videas..where can i get the long screws and short 1 inch spacers for the sadlebags?? 1988 Goldwing.. I have been a subscriber for several months
Just bought my 88 GoldWing in march...
Like your videos, Thank You for the great help!
Thanks for the great information . I see you have a cycle jack . Maybe if you haven't done so , you could show us how you place the jack to lift it . I have a jack but haven't used it yet . Thanks again .
Michael West, I didn't used the jack in this episode, it's all on the center stand.
+Michael West, I misread your post earlier I can show you how to use the jack.
Hey I got a gold wing here lately and my it is my frst may I add I have other issues could we talk some
I have an 03 Honda Valkryie . I changed the shoes and the back brakes are sticking. Where is the back master cyclinder located?
My back luggage rack is locked cant get open. How do i take apart to put new lock in.
I seen a cover on the inside of the saddle bag, can you bleed your brakes without removing the saddle bag through that little round cover? Looking at buying 91 1500 and the back brakes don't work. Hoping they just need bled.
I really enjoy these videos and they have helped me immensely when working on my 1989 and 1998 Goldwings. I have replaced brake pads, tires, etc. but have never changed the brake lines. I have ordered steel braided lines and want to know if you have any tips or tricks about replacing these lines. Just anticipating a difficult job and I cant find any videos where anyone has done this task. Thanks!
Hello Clifford,
Can you please do a video on how to remove the chrome part with the passenger foot rests without damaging them. Thank you Clifford you make great videos.
Hey Clifford, thanks for all your videos! Do you have one on how to drain a Goldwing Gas tank?
This is Bill again. I pushed the cyclinders in on the pads now they are sticking. Any help would be appreciated.
Have you done a video on changing this rear tire? Thanks!
chad shipman not yet
Great!!
good vid
Michael Pineda thank you.
have you tried flipping up both bags and trunk at same time real ez.
i've taken both bags off before, but never flipping them.
try it. inside bag left side remove plug loosening bolt do same on other side push air hoses thur loosing bolt remove seat. make sure your on center stand . remove muffler bolts both sides. grab back. lift up and tie to handle bar. real ez. got from goldwing online .. works well.. try it .
oic, i'll have to tried it sometime.
Hi Clifford, thank you so much for your amazing tips about GL1500, I just want to know how to replace the rear brake rotor, cause mine it's ran out!! I'll appreciate your help.
+faustino mendez you got to remove the rear wheel. Rotor is attach the rear wheel
Clifford Rice I'm afraid I need get fully wheel!!!
Is it ok to leave the bags off tho?
Love the videos Clifford. You really need to get a tripod to hold your phone or video camera.
Bill Deller I know
Keep up the good vids. I think during our snowy winter here in Canada that I might try to do some of this stuff myself on my 88.
I have been trying to find oiut how to replace the tail lights between the saddlebags
Hi Clifford, love your video's for the GL1500. I noticed you have 'PASSENGER TRANSFORMER FLOORBOARDS' on your Wing and was wondering whether you had to do any adjustments.
T
Where can locate the VIN number on my GL 1500?
How do you get storage box off on a gl1500.1994
Hi Clifford. Thanks for all of the awesome videos. I just picked up a 1991 GL1500, and riding it back to the house it seemed to have a tendency to wander pretty easily. Nothing terrible, but not the handling that I expected out of the bike. I will be going over the suspension, but was wondering if you might suggest some trouble areas to start looking first. Maybe shock bushings and such that tend to go on this age bike. Thanks for any help.
i would start with checking the fork seals, and neck bearings
Way to much work!
Honda engineers were brilliant on the design of these 1500's!!
You gotta show them the right way to do this!!
How to change the tire
Now..can you explain how to remove the trunk?...lots of videos on saddlebag removal but nothing about a trunk
I just got a 1500 trike and it turns over but dont start ,no fire from plugs or gas smell.
Hey Guy thank you so much for the videos. My Wing thanks you. I'm a lot more gentle now. :) I would be glad to toss a buck or 2 your way if you'll let me know the best way. I would love to see a vid of changing the front speakers mine are totally shot and that front fairing is intimidating as hell
Thank you sir, i try to do best on these videos and try to provide a lot of info in them. I was lucky to meet someone who has work a lot on the GL1500 and took time to show me how to work on them. I've change my front speakers on mine, before i was involved on RUclips. It's not hard, and i think i can put a video together for that. If you want to donate, i have button on my channel page (top right hand corner) say, "Donate to channel" or another way to contribute is watch the videos and fully watch the ads.
can you do a timing belt change video please
Paul Forster, I'll do my best it may be awhile. Mine have already been replaced, before I got into youtube.
Walt Dudley , Don't have to remove anything on the bags, just pull the lower two bolts(one left side one right side) , loosen the upper two (under the seat)and tip the whole assy up and forward.
50 thumbs up so far.....
time consuming is the understatement of the year... took me 2 1/2 hours to get the carbs off.
Why would you do such a think??
The whole rear trunk package flips forward on a hinged point to reveal all the rear end access!!!
"AN EVERYTHING"
Why didn't they just put an access cover with screws and rubber seal so entire saddle bag would not need removal?
The point of the video was to show people how to remove it.
@@CliffordRice Thanks for video it is very helpful. I was just trying to say it would have made it a lot easier and faster if an access cover had been designed in the saddle bag for changing pads.
Hi there all
u know ,it would b better if u used 2 h and s removing saddle bag
Thanks for the video.the more i see, the more I'm convinced i don't want a gw. Not very owner friendly.Harleys are built for dummys to work on.
abe lansky you sat that but you should see how difficult a modern Harley is to work on.
Clifford Rice. Don't like modern bikes or women lol..got a 65 pan head I've had since 67.can't say the same about a wife though lol. Ride safe brother..
and sisters
You need a tripod to hold your phone
Dropping the bike would be a sad thing to do....OUCH !
Too bad you do have a camera person