5 Myths About Honda Goldwings - DEBUNKED!
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
- In this video, I debunk some common myths about Honda Goldwings.
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00:00 Intro: Skeptic-Bot 2000
00:50 Myth 1: A Goldwing is too big
02:36 Myth 2: A Goldwing is too expensive
04:08 Myth 3: A Goldwing is only for touring
05:35 Myth 4: A Goldwing is more like a car than a motorcycle
08:25 Myth 5: A Goldwing is an old guy’s motorcycle
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i'm an owner of gl1800 model 2005 , i totally agree with you,, thanks for sharing this video 🇸🇦
Thanks for the comment! I nearly bought an immaculate 2005 model when shopping for this one. The advertised price was low and it sparked a bit of a bidding war that I lost. I was disappointed but this 08 came up for sale the same week and I am very happy with how things worked out. Cheers!
@@MakeFixEngineer i liked your bike looks awesome, i got mine from usa in excellent condition mileage was 13kmiles , it cost me around 7000$.
as you said bye secondhand in good condition better than expensive new one.
best wishes my friend.
I am in my 50's and just retired. I have been riding since I was 13 years. I have ridden and owned many bikes through the years. Currently own 6 bikes, Indian, BMW, Harley, Kawasaki, Husky and of course 2012 Goldwing. I have tons of experience riding fast, slow and long distances and two up rides. I can tell you there is no other bike out there that I trust when doing long distance touring than the Goldwing. I also race my goldwing with other bikers through twisty and they can not believe how that bike moves. If I were to get rid of all my bikes, the one that would stay is the Goldwing. The only way to replace a Goldwing is with another Goldwing!!!
Totally agree.
Well said! 🤣👍
I agree with you brother!
Very well described
Spoken like a true Goldwing afficionado. I have 7 bikes and the Wing would be the last to go. Admittedly, at 74 it gets heavier each passing year.
I just turned 69, haven't ridden in 40 years, and recently bought an 84 GL1200to restore and RIDE! Can't wait!
How is the restoration going.
@@rumporridge1 Going slow right now. I've had other things that took precidence the past few weeks, but anxoius to get on the road.
@@dannyhughes4177awesome. Take your time and great to have you soon back on the road my friend. God speed and safe wheels down.
@@rumporridge1 Thanks for the encouragement. I was a mechanic in the 70s and 80s and I am having a ton of fun doing this. I'm taking my time, trying to have it trouble free before I put it on the road. Breakdowns suck, LOL. Safe wheels down and God bless!
I bought my first Wing in 1978 at age 19... Still riding it today.
Thanks for your comment! You were much wiser at 19 than I was. There aren't many bikes that you can ride for 45 years. Cheers!
We're the same age and I had a used '78 Wing with the guages on the tank, with an aftermarket fairing and bags. I later bought a super clean used emerald green '94 Aspencade. I have niether one now, but I still ride. I have an 06 Springer Classic in Texas and a '23 Honda XR150L here in the Philippines.
I wish I had been that wise when I was 19!
Nice…I got my first one at 19 also in 83…..still riding her
After a lifetime of riding (67 years) and over a million kilometers of driving on two continents owning dozens of bikes, I finally bought a 2003 Goldwing and haven't looked back. It does everything that my many bikes before simply couldn't do. At 79, I can ride this beauty for a full day of riding and come home refreshed. Wind in your face, and noise gets old very quickly; curvy roads and amazing acceleration never gets old, and the Wing has it all. IMO, once you own a Wing, there is simply no where else to go motorcycle wise...
I started riding at 12 years old, same as you. My cousin let me take his 175 cc street bike for a solo spin down a paved road at night. Told me to see how fast it would go, so I did. My first ride, and I was hooked. First, an Allstate (Styer-Damlier-Puch) scooter, then a BSA 350, 1974 Yamaha 650 twin, Suzuki GS650 G (loved to rev), and in the last two decades, a GL1100, a GL1200 Limited (fuel injected) and since two weeks ago, an ‘04 GL1800. I’m 71, still touring out of Alberta and loving every ride. Lucky to never crash and have generally had good luck over 300,000 miles of riding. The Wings just got progressively better over the years, but I found the ‘85 to be cumbersome and the extra 200 pounds over the 1100 also made for slower throttle response. The first 1,200 miles on the 1800 have left me mightily impressed! Good riding to you Bob.
Thank you sir. I do find this year at 79, my get up and go, got up and went to some degree. I have given up a lot of sporting things i used to do...boating (gone), IPSC competitive handgun shooting (cant move fast enough anymore), and have taken up more docile sporting things...DJI droning, RC plane flying....things that don't involve a lot of hard physical activity. But the bike will stay , even just to look at it gives me pleasure. Even if I go for a ride a couple of times a year, that will be sufficient . I'm pretty much done with the 500km per day runs, or at least without quite a few breaks along the way.
The Wing truly is in a league of it's own. I hope you can age gracefully and still continue to enjoy your Wing. Believe me , it will age much better than you or I. And I hope you have many more miles of riding ahead of you.
God Bless and stay safe...remember we don't heal well at our age@@tonyocoffey5175
@@TOURMANBOB Thanks for your reply. I agree, the long days are behind me also, and as my muscle mass melts away (down 30 pounds in 30 years) the Wing will one day be too heavy for me. That's when my CX500 will come back into regular use.
@@tonyocoffey5175 I have a GL1800 now but had a CX500 back in the 80's 😊
At 70 I rode my first Gold Wing yesterday. One word: Wow!
Thanks for the comment! Wow is same word I used the first time I rode on a GL. I hope to be still riding this one when I'm 70. Cheers!
Damn! I fit most all your stereotypes in this video. I’m 68, retired, and have a 21 Goldwing. Most of my motorcycle life I rode cruisers because I wanted to look cool. Late in life I realized I didn’t care what I looked like I just loved to ride. I traded in my Fatboy for a ST1300 and fell head over heels back in love with motorcycling. A turkey took it out just before I retired in the middle of the pandemic and parts were hard to come by. I told the dealer to keep the ST and give me that shiny new Goldwing. 36,000 miles later and looking at 70 heading right at me I’m a happy guy!
Thanks for the comment! I have to admit that I fit most of the stereotypes too. One upside to getting older is that we learn not to care what others think and we do what WE enjoy. I wish you many more miles of smiles on your Goldwing. Cheers!
I will be 70 next month. Just bought one today April 6 2024. 2003 with 10500 kilometres on it. Coming from a BMW K1200LT, can’t wait to feel the difference in ride. Just need the darn weather to cooperate.
I'm 39 years old and I bought a 2012 gold wing 5 years ago. Best bike iv ever owned. It caused me to sell my harley. I'm by no means OLD.
Thanks for the comment! At 39, you are definitely not old in my eyes, and you were much wiser at 34 that I was. Cheers!
I’m 34 now, and I love everything I’ve heard about the Gold Wing. I imagine one day I’ll make the switch, but I’m enjoying my Rebel 500 until then.
A friend and I were going camping in southern Indiana. He had his little Japanese hot rod car and me my Goldwing. He couldn't believe the power of the Goldwing as I always left him for dust at every traffic light. They're a beautifully engineered machine and worth every penny when you consider how long they last if they're taken care of. Of course living in the Midwest I was always asked why I didn't buy a Harley, my usual response was that I didn't want to ruin my garage floor with oil stains. I think they're a far superior bike than any model Harley, but that's just my opinion.
My current rides are: 1981 GL1100 Goldwing, 1997 GL1500C Valkyrie. Love the rides of both.
Very well done. I used to own an 05. It was so light and nimble on the highway I called it my 900 pound sport bike.
Had my first Goldwing, a pre-owned 1975 GL1000 at age 18 which I dressed and added a radio/ cassette, then had a brand new 1980 GL1100 Interstate. Fast forward to 2014 when looking for a mint pre-owned GL1800 a stumbled across an imported (to UK) Jan '81 GL1100 Interstate with only 19k miles having been owned by the first owner in Ohio until until he passed away. I had to have it. Six weeks later I found a perfect 2004 GL1800. I'm now 64 and wouldn't be without either them. I was also fortunate to find a colour matched (almost) trailer specifically made for the GL1500. What a jaw dropping rig.
As a new, to me, Goldwing owner (1.5 months now) I agree with everything you mentioned. I have an 08 GL1800, and I just wished I had done this sooner in life. I've had several bikes before, and always wanted to own a Goldwing. It was price and size that always kept me from buying one. I'm not sure if i will do any really long trips with it, but I know if I do, I will have a reliable machine that should get me there in as much comfort as possible. I've been watching all kinds of videos on Goldwings trying to learn as much as I can about them, like accessories available, modifications people are doing, how to fix common issues...etc. While watching your last myth, I thought the area looked very familiar to me when you started to merge onto the highway (103, by Inn on the Lake!). I only live an hour away on the South Shore. I think it's cool to watch a video by someone who is in the same neck of the woods as me. Most of what I watch is from the USA or on the other side of the world.
Thanks for sharing!
Good video and in regards to the difference between a motorcycle and a car the best description I've heard is as follows;
Riding in a car is like sitting on a couch and watching a movie. Riding a motorcycle is like staring in the movie
Ive only been riding for 3 years, learned on a 600cc sports bike, bought a 250cc Honda Rebel as my first bike, went to an 1100cc Yamaha V Star..and as of last night..traded that in for a 93 Goldwing GL1500. I find them to be my type of bike...function and reliability over sexiness and glamour. Comfort over looks. On the 30 mile ride home when i bought it...it was a dream to ride...smooth and strong! Thanks for this video!
As an 8yo it was a gl1200 ltd that sparked the rider in my to life when I saw it back in the 80s. I've craved for the 1500 when that came out, but stuck to German and Austrian mopeds for convenience at 16 all the way till my 30th birthday and got my motorcycle license (still no car) with the intent to own a 1500. After some big German tourers and about 10y of riding I got my dream bike. Have daily driven it for years now and have heard all those things... I can ride it hard and love to blast past the fellow biker at the lights or the curves. Usually they are quite surprised how fast and nimble that "couch" is at the next light if they are fast enough....
Great video. Somehow I got hooked on wings at only 20 years old. In 2022 I bought a fuel injected gl1200. Got it running, $3500 I have into it and now I’m road tripping the bike. It’s an amazing bike and my buddies hate it. Lol
Great video, thanks! I’m 54 and two years ago I got my first goldwing. An ‘02 in blurple, previously owned by an old man who couldn’t ride anymore. 54,000 miles and very well taken care of (his son was a Honda mechanic). What an incredible bike and the wife is in love with it! As you said, like others I have a long list of bikes before and this is definitely one of my favorites.
Thanks for the comment! I'm glad you're enjoying your '02. A well maintained GL1800 with 54,000 miles is still brand new. Cheers!
I have the exact same story , age, year and miles! Only difference is the color. Mine is mine is Cabernet Red. 😊 My wife loves ours as well! She's the reason we bought it. 👍
I enjoyed and agree with your assessment. I bought my first Goldwing (1975 model) at age 30 and now I own a 2023 Goldwing Tour DCT, my fourth GW.
Many years and miles have passed but I never regretted owning any of these great bikes. In my 40+ years of Goldwing travels I have never been stranded by any of my bikes!
In my youth there were many small bikes including the first which was a homemade creation with a lawnmower engine. I enjoyed every one of them. Good Rides
Wow! Thats's awesome!
Interestingly enough, my Suzuki Boulevard C90T bagger actually weighs considerably more than my Gold Wing. Concerning handling, I was totally blown away by my Wing's handling capabilities when I first rode her. I was expecting her to be a bit "difficult" in turns and such. I about rode myself into a ditch when I went to turn her for the first time because I wasn't expecting that kind of response. I was VERY pleasantly surprised. My big girl can carve the twisties like a champ!! She is so much fun to ride! It just never gets old.
Thank you for a quality video. I really like the laid back commentary with the spot on pic inserts that make me chuckle.
I'm almost 65 and have had numerous bikes..my last being the Honda Shadow 750 Aero. I just bought a 2004 with 5600 miles on it at an auction. It's been sitting since 2018 in a garage and now it's in the shop getting the fuel system gone through. Watching your video builds the anticipation of what it will feel like to finally get on it and cruise. Thanks again!..great video.
Thank you for a great video absolutely nailing it re the ethos of the Goldwing.
As a Biker of 44 years standing, I've never judged fellow aficionados of the two-wheeled regarding their preferred mode of transport, even though I've been unfairly judged myself. C'est la vie.
Always had a penchant for big bikes from an early age and once I passed my bike test here in the UK aged 17 I rushed out to buy a Honda 750 F1. I was in seventh heaven and up to my scrawny neck in debt. Oh the naivety of youth.
Being 6'4" and all arms and legs i just couldn't wait to ride a proper-sized bike. This old gal did me well for a couple of years but then I moved on to a second hand Honda GL 1000 (this was circa 1979) I absolutely loved this machine. It was like the F1 on steroids. My then girlfriend, later my wife thought it a far more comfortable ride and we subsequently honeymooned on it to St Ives in Cornwall, me aged 21 and she all of 17. My God those were the days...
Moving on, my wife got a wee car, i progressed over the span of years to a Honda CBX1000 - 6, a Kawa GPX 1100, a Kawa GPZ 900, a Honda CBR 900 Fireblade, a Kawa ZZR 1100, a Suzuki Hayabusa and now latterly with all three kids flown from the nest (and with kids of their own,) my wife has re-embraced our earlier joint biking passion and last year we bought a 2014 Goldwing GL 1800.
We love it to bits. Any excuse to get out on it we take.
As it was we just happened on your video and immediately felt we had to watch it all the way through. Such an engaging piece of video- montage and so aptly put. We think you'll convert quite a number of "unsures" as a result of your sterling work. We'll done.
Neil&Belinda xx
Thanks, Neil and Belinda, for your thoughtful comment and positive feedback! It sounds like the two of you have much in common with my wife and me, although you've owned more nice big bikes over the years than we have. I talk a bit about our motorcycling history together in the "10 Things I Love about my Honda Goldwing" video. But in a nutshell, we have the same sentiments you describe. Since we got back into motorcycling together, my wife took the safety course and now has her own bike, so we've taken the hobby beyond where we left off decades ago.
I think the Goldwing's success lies in how it allows people like us to relive our motorcycling youth in the comfort that our years of hard work and raising kids deserve. Although as your comment shows, these are wonderful bikes for people of any age.
I wish you both many miles of smiles on your 2014 Goldwing! Cheers!
I always loved Honda gold wings since early 80’s when I was a teenager now 56 I’ve bought a Honda 91’ st1100 cause it’s all I could find around my areas not quite a gl but a classic cruiser as well. A car moves the body but a motorcycle moves the soul😊
I bought my first Goldwing a year ago. 2012 GL 1800. It's my fourth bike. I absolutely love it. At 43 I can surely appreciate everything about this bike. If I can think about one thing negative about it is how low it sits. I scrape the pegs quite often.
Yup, same here. I might be 57, but when I ride my GL1800, I feel like a kid with a crotch rocket. It is soooo powerful it rips. This will be my last bike, because it's awesome.
Thanks for the comment! I can't see myself parting with my Goldwing either. It's has spoiled me for riding other bikes and I know I'd regret selling it. Cheers!
I've had an 02 1800 for about nine years now (+ way back an early GL1000) and personally I agree with most of the myths! They're large, heavy, expensive and riding behind the screen on mine (a slightly bigger aftermarket one) is like driving in a car with all the windows open. When you load up the Wing with fuel, luggage, pillion and rider I have a classic car that's not far off in weight. However none of that matters as the Wing is a world unto itself and carp and criticise from the sidelines all you like, it's like water off a duck's back. There is nothing like a Wing and whatever I paid for it it was money well spent. I'd have preferred to be four or five inches taller with another 10kg of muscle to show it who's boss but that's a whole other issue 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for your comment! The criticisms are like water off a duck's back to me as well. Anytime I get that attitude, I tell people there are motorcycles and then there are Goldwings; you just need to ride one to understand the difference. Cheers!
I’ve owned several GW, from the 1100, to the 1800. Especially the 1800, it is very difficult to out ride a 1800. I scrap the floorboards, an hwypegs on the norm. It has the power to get the Hell Out of Dodge when you need to get the Hell Out of Dodge. You can use it to go the grocery store, to packing tools to ride to ur job, an take a vacation, pulling a fold out tent trailer.
Well said! Of all the vehicles in our yard and garage, the Goldwing is my first choice for any trip, long or short. It's so much fun that I find myself quickly getting the Hell out of Dodge even when I don't need to. 😀Cheers!
Loved the video. I actually was working at Carr’s Honda when the Gl1000 came out. I loved the fresh approach to technology, water cooled flat four, what’s not to love? Within about 5 years I found a used one a few paychecks would cover the cost. Sadly I only got 2-3 seasons before it was consumed in a garage fire! Fast forward 35+-. I now have the absolute best Honda ever made GL1800 D (DCT) 2022 ultimate blue metallic….. love it and hopefully will enjoy a good 10 years exploring the roads that cross cross North America. Enjoy your ride! JT just for reference I am 5’4” and 137 pounds. This Big , Heavy , expensive bike is the bomb!
Thanks for the comment and the nice feedback! I'm sorry you lost your GL1000. My neighbor bought one of the first ones and it was the talk of the town because as you say, the technology was leaps and bounds ahead of the competition.
I wish you many miles of smiles on that 2022 DCT. By all accounts they are awesome machines and if I were buying one today, I'd want it in blue. That color is striking. Cheers!
My regret is also that - but I'm making up for it before I "have" to move to a 3-wheeler
The Gold Wing handles ANY curve with ease, not all riders can but the wing is fully capable. ONE of the fastest times ever recorded on the Tail Of The Dragon was on a Gold Wing GL1800. I’ve rode my 2003 on the Dragon and never had any issues and went well over the legal posted speed limit. Where you feel the weight is in parking lots at very slow speed turns / AKA gas stations. Other than that, the GL1800 can take on any curves no matter how sharp or steeply banked.
Thanks for your comment! Riding my GL on the Tail of the Dragon is on my bucket list. Maybe this year... Cheers!
To be clear, Yellow Wolf set the most miles in 24 hours record on the Tail of the Dragon. Any 600 supersport would eat a Goldwing alive in the Tail on 1 pass. I have owned a 2001 GL1800 for a couple of years while living in the Arkansas Ozarks, I know what they can do in the twisties. They are a ball in the twisties, but they are not the fastest thing in the hills at all.
@@countryjoe3551 To be clear, MY comment was, “ONE of the fastest times recorded on the dragon, was on a GOLD WING.
Research it. I never said or claimed anything that the Gold Wing was OR is a sport bike. The GL1800 is a very capable bike and most riders are not.
Love my ‘19 airbag, such an incredible bike. I constantly have to remind myself that I’m not on a small sport bike because of the way it handles.
I owned a 1500 and 1800. The 1500 rode like a big bike...but the 1800 is a large Sport touring bike. With a low center of gravity that handles remarkably in the turns. I led a GWRRA group ride through WV. I mapped out the twistiest roads that I could find. Some in the group were riding two up! When I ride with some of my HD friends in the Adirondacks, any thing other than gentle sweepers results in complaints! That said, there are some HD guys who know how to handle a bike....but they aren't the typical ones.
Own 2003 1800 with 59,000 miles / my second one...always garaged and perfectly maintained.
Only heavy if you drop it.
You can get one that's nearly new for a fraction of the cost of a new one.
You CAN buy a car...but, if you think owning a car is the same as riding a bike - you just don't get it.
I rode mine to work every day for a year. Ride it anywhere, anytime.
Yes, you young dudes keep thinking it is for old guys. We'll just keep riding the most comfortable bike ever made that handles like a sports bike.
GW's rock...:)
Great video about those common myths! I started with a 1975 Honda CL360 when I was 18 years old. In 5 years I put 28,000 miles on it (including one 3,000+ mile trip to Colorado from Wisconsin). The "twin tingle" (and that hard bench seat) was definitely experienced fully on that trip!
That fall I bought a Gold Wing (1977 GL1000), as I loved travelling on motorcycle, but needed more comfort. The transition from a small bike to a large one was much easier than I thought it would be (and going back to riding the old one, it felt like a toy).
Now I've been riding Gold Wings for 40 years -- they're great bikes! Dependable, powerful, comfortable, a little unwieldy in the garage (and I'm only 5'5"), but a great bike to ride. Highly recommended for anyone!
Thanks for the comment. 3,000 miles on a CL360 would give new meaning to the term "Iron Butt"! And I know what you mean about switching bikes - when I get on my CB400F now, it feels like a bicycle.
I've met a few people over the years who have had Goldwings for decades. Seems like once people realize how good they are, they stick with them. I can't imagine a day when there isn't a GL in my stable. Cheers!
Very nice video; I picked up a 2023 GL about a month ago. Absolutely LOVE IT!! Newer GL's have 125 HP, 125 Lb/ft torque, plenty of power but still docile at low speeds.
They often sent one bare Goldwing to a dealer. Very impressive machine when its naked.
Your 5 myths are right on. I was in my 40's when I got my 05 and just sold it for a very lightly used 2018 last year. I've owned over 40 bikes of all types, on road and off road, over the decades. The Wings are nice rides as every day bikes and for longer distances. They aren't as challenging to manuever as it would seem for the reasons you mentioned. Looking forward to the 4 corners ride on it.
Thanks for the comment! If I had been wiser in my 40s, I'd have bought a GL then. Enjoy that 2018 - I haven't ridden one of the newer generation but I hear they are awesome machines. Cheers!
@@MakeFixEngineer They are better than the other generations in most ways with 2 exceptions in my view. First is the luggage capacity decrease. It still works for me but the streamlined style did decrease the capacity. The second issue I have is the electronics. Too reliant on the bells and whistles of electronics, just more stuff to go wrong and be very expensive to fix. If your key fob goes dead, good luck. Just give me a dang key please. Electronic opening bags?? Etc.. Progress according to engineers. Look at the Yamaha T7, back to basics bike as compared to its competitors. Which one do I want out in the boonies? T7 please.
@@keithallen3119 you should have gotten a tag with the bike fob that has a special code to start the bike with a dead fob. Kind of over complicated, in my opinion. I’d have a spare battery somewhere to just replace it quick.
I was in my 40’s when I got my 2016 F6B. I sold a sport bike for it and wished I had done it years ago.
Should of did it years ago. Just turned 60 and bought my first GoldWing 2003, Tourer DCT. Best bike I have ever owned and have owned a few. Great video. Thanks
I ride a "Baby Goldwing", a 2006 ST 1300 with 100k miles on the clock. Outhandles other large Sport Touring bikes in the same class. Love wearing out the front tire every 4000 miles! And outhandles a GW by a mile.
Now shopping for a GW sidecar rig for my dog! And for winter riding.
Thanks for the comment! Everything I've heard about the ST tells me they're amazing bikes, so I can understand why you enjoy yours. The fact that the great Allen Millyard bought a second ST should be enough to convince anyone. I wish you and your dog many miles of smiles. Cheers!
I think that a car is only needed if there are 3 or more seats required. A single does not need a car because he only needs one seat on the vehicle. A couple only needs 2 seats on the vehicle. Only if there is a pet or a child added to the couple a car is required.
Thanks, great video
My first bike is a 1984 gl1200i, probably shouldnt have gone for something that heavy since im a really small guy and like no muscle since I work tech... regardless! I have loved every mile on my Goldwing!
thanks buddy , loved the 2 vids on the GL, you helpt set up my mind on buying and old one.
You're welcome! From what I can tell, you can't go wrong with a an older Goldwing that has been maintained. I've made quite a few other videos about mine and they're in this playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLOgtHOpg90jCYICxJaoVnVf5XTIPjgdGw
Cheers!
You are so correct. I had several Honda's before I got the Gold Wing and in my opinion it is not a choice, it is the only choice. do you have to practice and understand how to ride, absolutely YES. Is it worth is, 10-4 good buddy. Thanks for sharing.
I'm an old dirt guy from the 70s now 66. I have a V Star 1100 and I love it but want a GL1800. Yours and all the rest of the Vids out here are like a big tease to me until I find mine. LOL.
Thanks for the comment. I'm sure you'll find that GL1800 soon. In the meantime, the V-Star is also a very nice bike. My son and I are currently restoring a 2010 650 V-Star Classic and I think it's a really cool machine. Cheers!
My only complaint with the Wing is on the GL 1500's once you start having problems with the Carbs there is NO one out there that can service it properly . so you just have to haul it to the junk yard even with it being in perfect condition other wise .
Thanks for the comment. It's sad that proper carb service is a dying art these days. I've never worked on a GL1500 but I've serviced more motorcycle carbs than I can count and they're all very much the same. It would be worth learning that art to keep a good GL1500 on the road! Cheers!
Why not take your time and teach yourself how to service the components? I did that with my carbureted 2002 Harley Electra Glide because I got tired of paying incompetent mechanics. Now I can tear down and rebuild them in my garage. The only thing I don’t do is mount tires. My GL1800 is a breeze to self service.
I’m 49 and looking at getting my motorcycle licence and I’d love one of the 6th gen goldwings with the DCT. Bike for old guys? Smoke a Harley off the line and tell me that again with a straight face!
Well said, I too waited too long. After 26 bikes, I finally bought the new edition 2018 goldwing tourer manual. As they say, " save the best for last " or, "better late than never " only one lays claim to being the Goldwing . RIDE SAFE, RIDE FAST, FASTEDDIE
Thanks for the comment! Glad to hear you're happy with your GL. I haven't ridden one from the latest generation. I'm afraid that if I do, I'll have to buy one. :) Cheers!
Jerry Palladino teaches a motorcycle handling course in videos & in person that saved my life in an emergency situation. It’s not about heigh nor strength. It’s about the riser controlling the bike & it gets easy.
Great video! I reckon I will end up on a Gold Wing. I just can’t bring myself to abandon my Rebel 500. Honda is just a great company all around.
Currently own a CRF1100 dct, but back in the time I was planning to bought a goldwing first, sadly my bank account won't allow it.
AT didn't disappoint me at all, eat lots of miles with it and still running smoothly just like day when I pick it up. Create a lot of memories with it and have tons of fun without any complains. But I always wonder what bike should I pick when I'm done off-roading or gravel road.
Thinking about the goldwing first, naturally. But my friends keep telling me that goldwing is not for me, "goldwing is too big for you", "AT can do everything that goldwing can do without any stress". I was wondering if goldwing is not my choice while these words flying around me.
Your experience shows me that all these worries are not a big problem at all, goldwing is a gentle beast that needs spend some times with it, just like my AT or any other bikes.
For now, I'll still stick on my AT for a little longer, then planning to take some test ride and get myself a goldwing in the future.
Thanks for sharing all these info, I'm sure goldwing will live beyond my expectations with different riding style.
-A little dude from Taiwan-
I bought my first bike 2 weeks ago, at 6'10" tall i felt it was a safe buy. It is a 85 gl1200 interstate. I can't stop riding. I literally stopped riding about 30 min ago.
The bike has 48k miles, i got it at 47.6k miles.
It cost me $2500 and she has not failed me yet.
Thanks for the comment. At 48k miles, your GL is hardly broken in. I'm sure it will give you many more miles of smiles. Cheers!
My dad had a 1979 and yesterday I bought mine a 1992 GL1500 SE 😅
People can give all the negative remarks they want, I love my goldwing. 😊 Rode sport touring bikes for years and loved them but age has caught up with me and I found the goldwing was the perfect bike for me now. Lots of power and handles very well for a big bike, no complaints.
Thanks for the comment. And I agree 100%. Cheers!
I couldn't agree more! I have owned several bikes over the years and only wish I had bought my GL1800 years sooner to get more years of riding in sooner! 😬👍
100% spot on your description. I love my Goldwing (2019 and 2023) and have owned several bikes since the 1970's. Since I retire in less than a month, I plan on riding many miles and enjoying the open road. Living in Florida allows me to ride year-round.
100% Lupe. Agree with you. My story above.
Thanks for the comment! You're planning what would be my dream retirement - travelling on a good motorcycle and using a warm location as my home base. I wish you a long and happy retirement, with many miles of smiles on your Goldwing! Cheers!
@@roadglide RUclips shows me your other comment in my notifications, but for some reason it disappears when I click on it. So I'm replying to it here. If I can find it again, I'll put this reply under it.
Thanks for the nice comment! I always appreciate hearing about the experiences of long-time GL owners.
The first GL I ever saw was the new 1975 model my neighbour (who was in his late 20's at the time) brought home. As a kid, I didn't fully appreciate that bike but everyone in the community was talking about it, so I knew it was special. When the Interstate came out I was awestruck, but money was tight in those days so owning any new bike never entered my mind. When I could eventually afford a decent motorcycle, I didn't think to look at the Goldwing. I wasn't as wise in my youth as you and your wife obviously were!
Although I love my 2008 model, I hope to someday own one from the newer generation. The DCT Tour Airbag is the ultimate and blue would be my choice - that colour just grabs me by the heart. I wish you many miles of smiles on it! Cheers!
My first Goldwing, at age 23. Now I’am 50 still riding Goldwing. I love Goldwing 🤷♂️. Greetz from The Netherlands.
Thanks for the comment. You were very wise to buy a Goldwing at 23. It took me about 30 years more than that to catch on. 😀 It's nice to hear from a viewer in the Netherlands. Your compatriot Itchy Boots is one of my favorite RUclipsrs. Cheers!
I completely agree with your entire assessment of the Goldwing. Such an awesome bike! Enjoyed the video, good job!
Thanks!
Great vidio!!! I've been in love with the Gold Wing ever since they came out in 1975 I have a 2008 bought new and still love it as much as the day I road it from the dealer, been through Arizona, Utah, Nevada and California many times, road it to work everyday can't imagine life without it. Thanks
Thanks for the comment! 2008 was a fine year for these bikes. Cheers!
Nice video! I've had 3 of the same bikes you've had - the XS750, the Nighthawk, and the Bandit. Currently riding an FJR1300, but always loved a Goldwing. Turning 50 this year so maybe I'll make it 4 of the same... :)
I had the "might as well have bought a car" comment recently, from an acquaintance who I knew didn't ride. "Can you drive a car?" I asked him. "Yeah, of course," he said. "So you'd be all right on this? Have a go," I said, offering him the keys of my GL1500. He didn't take me up on it...
That is the one of the best descriptions of Goldwind
Thanks!
Me encato el video. Wonderful
Good video. I had my 1980 Wing new in January of that year when I was 23. Loved it. Unfortunately I had to sell it in 1999 because of back problems. In ‘92 I ruptured the L5/S1 disc. I kept it for almost 8 years hoping I’d be able to ride it again. Even as smooth as it was there was enough vibration that rattled my back too much. And for those who say it doesn’t handle, on a day trip from LA to Solvang the other 5 guys riding sport bikes didn’t have to wait for me much. If anyone out there is interested now, like he said used ones will last a long time.
Thanks for the comment! I'm sorry to hear about your back. I can imagine that a disc problem - especially in the lower back - would make riding any bike a challenge.
I'm sure you can sell that '80 Wing easily, as buying an older one from its original owner is probably a rare opportunity now. Cheers!
Great sum up of the goldwing. I own an 02. Love it.
Thanks!
Amazing video thank u so much...meeting the owner of 2002 goldwing tomorrow to test drive it and at 57 years old was considering if it's heavy, bulky etc...after this video I guess I will go for it and buy it instead of a versys 1000 cc...thank u brother
@@fred.gram67gram32 Thanks! I hope all goes well with the 2002. I believe you'll be very happy with it. Cheers!
@@MakeFixEngineer from Beirut , thank u sir
Great video and how true you are !!! I bought my first Wing in 2011, it was a 2001 red Illusion GL1800 with 124600km on it and sold it in 2014 with 183000km to buy my 2012 GL1800. That Wing was rebuilt and got with 13090km on it, today, I have over 143489km. I am 60 turning 61 in a couple of months, have done 3 Iron Butt rides last year, one 1600 and two 2000km in less than 24 hours. This year, I'm aiming for the 2500km in less than 24 hours.
Thanks for the comment! It's always nice to hear from long-time GL owners who remain satisfied with their bike. It tells me I'll still be loving mine in the years to come.
Three IB rides in one year - you have my respect! I really enjoyed doing that and I hope to do a longer one, maybe 2500 km, this year. Cheers!
Well said 👍
Funny I bought a red 2008 wing just like yours in 2020. Mine was neglected with 50k miles. It has 83k now and the only issue is the cruise control quit working. I also went darkside this year and love it!
Thanks for the comment! If you've watched some of my other videos, you'll know that I feel it's a tragedy when a bike is neglected, so I'm glad yours has found a good home! Cheers!
29 years old on a 2008 wing. Been the best 6 years of riding best and most well rounded bike on the street. And really if the goldwing is too big how is it also an "old man bike"
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I agree with you...I purchased a used 2005 GL 1500 with 36,000 miles on it recently to replace my 2015 Kawasaki Voyager 1700. I have owned several motorcycles in the past (Harley Davidson, Yamaha, Indian, Kawasaki) and after making the transaction I had a 2 hour ride home. I said the same thing you did...." My only regret was not purchasing this bike years ago." At 55 years young, I'm about comfort now in my life. No matter what you have, just get out and ride.
Thanks for the comment! The fact that you replaced your 2015 Voyager with a 2005 GL speaks volumes about how good the GL is. Cheers!
@@MakeFixEngineer unfortunately the Kawasaki Voyager broke loose from it's cradle in my toy hauler while heading to Sturgis last summer. I had just got the bike dialed in with a tune and running great. The damage was so bad the frame was bent and my insurance company totalled it. Initially I was going to buy an Indian but didn't want to spend 30k. I found this low mileage Gl1800 for a deal and jumped on it. So far I'm impressed. If I do upgrade it would be for a newer Wing. Ride safe
The 1500 ended in 2000.
@@stevek8829 correction GL1800, thanks
I really enjoyed your video! I had an '03', loved it. Then,a twist of fate allowed me to buy a '16' off of the show room floor. I was also able to dress it out with EVERY possible after purchase "want". One gorgeous September afternoon, I went for a short ride. XM radio playing my favorite station. . . cruise control set. . . back in the very comfortable Kuryakyn backrest. . .THEN..I woke up with my left side of my Bell helmet dragging on the dirt in the ditch! SO. . .guys. . PLEASE!!!! don't ride when tired. . . don't get TOO comfortable!
Thanks for the comment! I'm sorry to hear about your accident. Before owning a Goldwing I wouldn't have thought it possible to fall asleep driving a motorcycle, but you're living proof that it's a genuine risk on these machines. Take care.
Excellent video! I own a 2021 Wing and I love it!
Thanks! Enjoy that 2021 Wing and ride safe!
I confirm every sentence. Especially last one...
Great video. Thanks for sharing. I have a new all-black 2023 DCT Touring model, and I absolutely love it. It's more than I ever expected. I've owned 8 motorcycles before this, but this is as good as it gets. With 125 horsepower and 125lbs of torque, this 6-cylinder boxer engine is amazing.
Thanks for the comment! I haven't ridden a newer generation GL1800 but I hear they're amazing. You have what I think is the best motorcycle one can buy today. Enjoy!
@@MakeFixEngineer Thank you. I appreciate your reply. 🙂
Love that comparison. Cheers from the South Shore
Thanks! Riding season is getting close here in NS!
@@MakeFixEngineer yep. I'm an instructor for Safety Services and the season for courses starts in 4 weeks in Bridgewater.
The Safety Services NS courses are excellent. Keep up the great work!
I'm on the search for GL, your video made the search fast now......love from Canada 🇨🇦
Glad to hear it, fellow Canuck! With our short summers, it's best to get one as early in the year as possible. You'll thank yourself when you need to park it for the winter and you're wishing you could ride it one more day. Cheers!
@MakeFixEngineer absolutely 💯 ❤️ 👌.......I love riding up north from Toronto. Currently I'm riding a Triumph Bonneville T100. Goldwing is on my radar for quite some time. Your video was very inspiring
Well, let's see...
Been riding bikes since i was 14, now 57. Started with dirt bikes. Bought my first street bike at 26, it was a tired lil KZ400. Rode it for 2 months before it died. Bought a brand new 1994 Goldwing to replace it. Been riding wings ever since. On number 3 now, a 2014 model. Oh, I also have an 08 Harley Street Glide, nice but certainly not like a wing. Not a big fan of the latest version, seems more of a sport tourer and not the grandest tourer they once were. Sadly my current wing may be my last if Honda stay on the current course.
I bought my Valkyrie in my late forties. I believed in some of those myths. But I couldn't afford my first motorcycle until... Correction. I thought I couldn't afford a motorcycle till I bought my first one around age forty. I bought a VTX 1300.
I bought an old 2005 Goldwing at 33 and love it! They're awesome. The bike does seem to attract a lot of stupid comments which gets frustrating, but it's many excellent features far outweigh the annoyance of people's idiotic opinions. It even handles better than my previous bike, a CB300R!
Thanks for the comment! You were much wiser at 33 than I was. I had an old 650 Seca when I was 33, and I spent more time working on it than riding it, lol.
The best comment I've heard was the Goldwing is like "a Hummer on two wheels". I told them that if they'd ride a Goldwing, they'd think of it more like a Bugatti Veyron on two wheels. 😀 Cheers!
I have the same year GL1800. They are 30th anniversary models, I like to think they got special attention to detail on the assembly line.
Couldn’t agree more. No remorse at all.. bought used 06 at 28k miles in my 30s. Most satisfied equipment I ever bought. Rips than most sports bikes.
Thanks for the comment. You were wiser in your 30s than I was, or I would have bought a Goldwing then myself. And I agree about being satisfied. I've never owned a more enjoyable motorcycle. Cheers!
I have a 13 f6b, best bike I've owned and this is a great video. Thanks
Thanks! I can understand why you love your F6B. They look so cool, and having that amazing engine in a bike even lighter than the fully dressed GL must make it even more of a thrill to ride. Cheers!
My favorite myth of touring bikes is that they are slow papaw bikes. It seem like them comments come from mostly HD riders. I changed a friends mind up about that one day when i blew his HD Softtail Custom away with my 88 Yamaha Venture Royale. I got my mind set on a 18 or newer Gold Wing now.
Thanks for the comment. Seems like most people don't appreciate how good these big bikes can be until they ride one. I've never ridden a Venture Royale but I always thought they were very nice. I worry that if I try out a 2018 or new GL1800 that I'll have to buy one. :) Cheers!
@MakeFixEngineer
The Venture was basically Yamaha's version of the Wing. But the 83-93 Venture was a totally different animal than the later Ventures. The 83-93 had a tuned down version of the VMAX motor. It was the quickest touring bike when they were produced. You are right about the 18 and newer Wings. I rode a 6-speed demo when they came out and I have been wanting one ever since.
Right on all 5 👍
thanks, nicely done , i want one now , looking at 2007 abs , in a dealer $7000 plus fees
Well done presentation. Every myth you busted is by-in-large spot on true. There's an expression that "you can't be all things to all people" and as true as this in real-life, especially in relationships, and this is also true with motorcycles. That being said, the Gold Wing is as close as anyone can get with an all encompassing motorcycle. It truly is the jack-of-all-trades or Swiss Army knife of all of motorcyledom. I only wish that Honda would've kept assembly production here in the U.S. and each seat back stamped Made in the U.S.A.!
Thanks for the comment! I agree the Gold Wing is the closest a bike can get to being "one size fits all". It's too bad they moved production from the US but they still make some fine products in Marysville. My 2016 Accord Sport is one example. After seven years it still feels like new and its 6-speed manual transmission is a treat that never gets old. Cheers!
Even back before I ever rode, I was interested in Goldwings. I amost bought one, but the listing was a bit sketchy. I went with an 80' Yamaha XS11 instead. Loved that bike, but what I really want is an original GL1000.
My neighbour had a 1975 GL1000. It was the talk of the town when he first brought it home. When I had an XS750 Special in the early 1980s, I was in love with the XS11 Midnight Special and probably would have bought one if I'd had the means. I didn't fully appreciate Goldwings at the time. That took me about 40 years, lol. Cheers!
Been riding for over 50 years and yes have a older Goldwing, a 93 1500, it only has 100k on the clock. Also have a BMW R1150RT. which is a more sporty machine but Mom likes the comfort of the wing on a long trip. For me, the R bike is more of a Sports Touring machine but it isn't all that great for a passenger.
Thanks for the comment. I've heard the R bikes are awesome machines but I can see why Mom likes the Wing because there aren't many motorcycles with so much passenger comfort. After riding our Wing, my wife had no interest in being a passenger on my V65 Sabre. A Goldwing is a tough act to follow. Cheers!
Same here I just wish I had bought mine yrs b4 I did I could be on my 2nd one by now a pure dream machine to ride for sure
Thanks for the comment! I'd certainly buy another one - if I live long enough to wear this one out. Cheers!
At 5:54, you list your bike has a six speaker sound system. I'd like to get that on my 2005 GL1800. Were you referring to a six-element speaker system with 4 physical speakers?
Yes, it's a six-element system with four physical speakers. I guess they count the small tweeters in the front speakers as the extra two. Cheers!
Hello from England U.K. Today was showers where I needed to do 120 miles for a business meeting. So very glad I took my 2021 GW? Yes, absolutely as cars are so boring and I’ve got nice cars 😊. Thanks
Hello from Nova Scotia Canada! We have nine cars and bikes in our household, but the Goldwing is always my preferred choice for any trip during the riding season. Cheers!
Pure Gold. I've owned 3 different ones. 77', 82', 03'.
In 2024 I plan to buy a (used 2000-2010) Goldwing and see the whole Europe (about 30k km, depending on how many cities I plan to see in each country).
How should I prepare it for such a long trip?
I'm already aware of the oil and filter changes that I will have to make during the trip. I just want to buy it and send it to a Service.
I just do not know what should I ask the Service to do to it before starting the trip.
P.S. Regarding the Myth #5, I am 28yo and I love Goldwing! I just can't wait to sell my Versys and buy a Goldwing.
I love it when i have another biker on my tail an he gets left behind on the twisties. Its quite funny
Thanks for the comment. These bikes take a lot of people by surprise. I can't remember how many times I've told friends "You just have to ride a Goldwing to understand". Cheers!
100% in agreement. Good recap
Thanks!
Had a 2002 Gold Wing for 20 years...Bought a 2022 Gold Wing Tour at 72..???
What is the Honda Goldwing's performance like on the road?
If the "Goldwing DCT Tour Airbag" with a single rider on a level road is cruising at a constant 140km/h (86.9mph) in top gear (7th), what would is engine speed be (how much engine rpm)?
What’re all the lights on your dash as your cruise along?
I live on an island and I have a GL1833 with an automatic trans. No regrets. I don’t tour with it at all. I’m also in my 30s and have owned Wings for 10 years.
Thanks for the comment. The lights are "OD" for overdrive, "Cruise On" and "Cruise Set".
Enjoy that Wing. If I had been wise enough in my 30s, I'd have owned one then as well. Cheers!