Honda GL1500:- Winter Brake Washout (Front) !
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 3 мар 2022
- If you ride in Winter, in the Worst of the Weather...This will help you out !
PayPal Tip Cup :- moonfleet10@yahoo.co.uk
Patreon Link:- / delboysgarage
Like many busy channels these days, we support what we do here with the generous help of Patrons who make this channel possible.. We commit 60 hours a week to what we do, and make every video a polished production worthy of our viewers time and support, We also strive to pass on information and knowledge that our viewers can use to save themselves money and keep their bikes safe on the road too..
If you would like to join the team and help support our online activities, if you have maybe been helped and guided by our videos, or maybe just entertained.. then you can do that from just one dollar a month by clicking the link above and becoming a Patron of the channel...Thank you all so much for your support..
Alternatively If you just want to say thanks for this video alone, you can drop a dollar in our "Tip Cup' by using Paypal to moonfleet10@yahoo.co.uk The money will go to make more videos and keep this channel in your hands and not the advertisers.
Sealey Brake Caliper Spreader :-
www.spanner-monkey.co.uk/disc...
Spanner Monkey Tool Site :-www.spanner-monkey.co.uk
Gedore Red 172 Piece Socket Set:=
www.spanner-monkey.co.uk/Gedo...
Spanner Monkey Special Offers :-
www.spanner-monkey.co.uk/spec...
Delboy's Garage Merchandise Shop:-
teespring.com/stores/delboys-...
Wiha Tools available from RECON Electrical :-
www.reconelectrical.co.uk/
Follow us on Facebook :-
/ delboysgarage
..and if you haven't already, then please subscribe :- / moonfleet41
Become a Patron and join the team :-
www.patreon.com/user?u=2841534 
Авто/Мото
It's funny how many terrifyingly unique sounds and feels you get to deal with on motorcycles, if you ride them long enough over many years under all conditions, lol. Much shared empathy for mucky, salty, wet winter weather riding, my friend!
Yes indeed sir, i don't own a car, ride all year round in any weather, and wouldn't have it any other way.
Thank u for this!! This 93 gl1500 has been in the barn for 3 yrs and needs some love. 25k miles on it.
Glad to help, good luck with it Anthony.
Buy a few gallons of salt away. Every time you come in from a ride. Hook the attachment to your hose and rinse it down. You don't have to hit the whole bike. But get your brakes and your tires each time. That will help them stay in balance. And it will not build up the salt and sand and corrosion. On your rims or tires and it will keep your brake system clean and working properly. I've been using it for years and I've never went through what you're going through. It's just a suggestion but you could save you a lot of extra work and worry
A hand impact driver is one of those tools that once you've used, you can't understand how you ever lived without one.
I totally agree Paul, saves many a fastener!
@@Moonfleet41 And it saves much lamenting in anguish, gnashing of teeth in bitter rage and uttering of rash oaths over stuck fasteners. lol
Great job mate - such a beast of a bike - it never fails to impress me how much presence these big Goldwing's have. And thank you both so much once more for the awesome birthday message - so very much appreciated! Go safe! xx
Hey Mike, it was all the secret skullduggery of your lovely daughter for setting it up! Once again, congratulations on the 6th floor, and good luck with your project, stay safe, keep in touch and enjoy your weekend! D&Px
Thanks for the Vid. great bike! I own a flat black 1500 myself. Driving it through winter. When salty and wet I rinse the under of my bike everyday. Hopping to reduce the cumbersome maintenance to once year. Keep on ! Love your content.
Wow, another flat black Wing owner... got a picture?, we are a rare breed Sir! And you're not wrong, keeping them washed out daily is a great plan... ride safe!
Great bit of advice and crucial too! Thanks for sharing Del! Have a great weekend.
Glad you enjoyed it mate, enjoy your weekend too.
I'm glad I ate my lunch before watching my weekly episode. Those were proper NASTY!! But as we learn from watching your channel, regular routine maintenance will keep our bikes alive. Hope you're doing well, and I'm exciting for the new build coming up. Have a great weekend Penny & Del!
Thanks mate, and you're dead right, going to the trouble of doing this once a month means I never have any serious issues, and everything comes apart without being seized! Have a great weekend yourself and we're looking forwrad to the new project too...
You Brits are hardcore to ride in weather that treats your brakes this rough. If I had to go through this cleaning routine every month, I hate to say I would only be a fair-weather rider.
I'd be inclined to agree with you, but when you see the amount of bad weather we get in England then being a fair weather rider means you hardly ride at all!
God , I thought mine were bad 😄. I’ll be putting em back tomorrow, a good job done and piece of mind.
Gosh Del mate. I’d forgotten what riding through British winters was like. My brakes used to be like that riding in Yorkshire in Winter. No such problems now here in NZ though. Thanks for the vids mate.
Yes indeed so I hear, how lucky you must feel never to have salt clogging up and corroding your bike!
Those brakes are in a shocking state!!! Go to the back of the class for neglect.
Hi Del. I just bought a 1989 GL1500, so like your HD videos, I’ll be watching for some tips and tricks on the GL!
Thanks for all your hard work and entertaining us.
Pete
Thanks Pete, and good luck with the Goldwing, have fun with it and let us know how you get on!
Good maintenance to keep those calipers/brake system in top condition 👍
Dead right Mike, thank you for watching, hope you're having a great weekend.
These are great! It's like cleaning a muzzle loader. Thank you both for all you are teaching us. From Mid Missouri.
Our pleasure Sir, I love the muzzle loader reference, I wish that all the winter crud could be cleared with a pull-through now and again!
I think we Aussies are getting soft. I live in Brisbane in sunny Queensland (most of the time) and I'm not sure I have it in me to do the kind of regular maintenance you need because of your environment. If it's raining here, I tend to leave the bike in the garage because the next day is generally fine and my bike won't get too dirty. So I take my hat off to you. Another great video by the way.
Ha ha thanks mate, i never thought id hear an Aussie say that.. but in the real world I'd swap our salt and mud for your red sand any day.!(as long as the 30c comes with it lol! )
9:00 I used to have some hex head (allen) bolts that were exposed to constant spray water which made them a nightmare to service. Someone had the idea to mix anti seize and RTV to fill the sockets, the plug came out easy and the hex socket was like the day it was made (FYI) . Enjoyed the video, cheers!
Good call buddy, what a great tip! I'll stick that in the 'saved' box and use that one for sure! In the past I've used those little push in caps you can buy for the handlebar clamp screws, but anything that keeps the crap out, is good by me.
Cracking video as always mate. Sadly I also live and ride in the countryside so totally understand this and is similar to what I do every 4-6 weeks in the winter months. Not long til it will be summer though thankfully!
Sure thing mate, soon be Spring!
A clean operation, Del. It's fun to watch how you make things work again.
Thanks for a nice evening, Günter from Nürnberg/Germany
That wing has inspired me dam.
Just pop the pistons out, give them a good scrub and check for sediment in the bores.
Gee whiz!!! Never seen brakes that bad before!! Certainly need some cleaning!! I just finished up mine couple months ago. Re-bleed. Put in new pads last year. Mine also 1990 Goldwing. Great bike!
Blimey that's the same bike as mine, mine's just 2yrs newer but I doubt there's any difference! Can't think how I could live without my old 'Shedwing' now, it's such a glorious bike to ride and the dirtier it gets, the better (except the brakes!)
@@Moonfleet41 …. I get comments. I’m a small guy, short legs, skinny.. impressed how I can handle such a big bike… I tell them it’s not size matters…. It’s the skills. Friend been telling people I can hold my bike with one feet …. Pffff! One thing I CANT DO… riding up the lift like you can !!! 😂😅🤣 I’m chicken on that part!!! 🐣
@@Goldwing1500rider It does take a little hold of the breath the first time you do it.. but it's no big shakes..! 😄
@@Moonfleet41 …. Big breath!! Lol…. Kwel… it’s nice see grimes like that…. Learned few things as never seen salt, rust, mud and such on motorcycle…
I really enjoy these videos they are calming to me thank you!
You are so welcome and thank you for your kind feedback!
i dont comment much anymore as there is nothing else to say that hasnt already been said , the vids are just brilliant ,imformative well shot with all angles coverd and at a pace that all can follow , only thing i would think that would improve it is maybe get del to wear some short leather lederhosen but thats only my personal taste lol
Good to hear from you Mike and great idea with the lederhosen, but perhaps I'll wait for the warmer weather if you don't mind!! Take care mate and have a great weekend.
Job well done Del. The shed wing sure is quirky and much safer after the brake service. The back brakes sound quite a mission.
In Sweden they spread very fine gravel on roads and footpaths which is obviously very effective for grip in snow and ice. They probably recycle as much as possible in the spring cleanup. It reduces the amount of salt needed by a huge amount. Well in the southern regions at least. it definitely helps against corrosion. Have a great weekend both. 🥳👋🏻🇸🇪🇬🇧
Wow, what a great idea, I so wish they did that in England, the salt levels on the road by late winter are outrageous, but it's usually washed away by rain then we have 6-7 months of clea roads (well by comparison anyway!)... have a good weekend, keep safe, D&Px
@@Moonfleet41 They should Del it would be a huge cost saving so they could redirect the budget by using gravel. Environmentally friendly and recyclable. 😊👍🏻
Nice video Del & Penny. Excellent bit of maintenance, that's the price you pay mate for living in a great part of the country when it's not winter LOL. I think we need to send you a little bit of sunshine, but only a little bit LOL. Penny and you have a relaxing weekend and take care. Cheers
You're not wrong mate, it is a mucky ol' time of year and just a little of your sunshine would be appreciated, it would be nice to be warm for once! Stay safe and keep in touch, D&Px
Bravo !!! Well Done !!! and thank you !!!
stumbled upon your channel by mistake, this vid is like therapy for men :) SUBBED!
Thank you and welcome aboard!
Taking the covers off for the winter seems like a good idea. 😎
They don’t seem to be functional and aesthetically they aren’t going to win any design awards either😘.
Great way to start the weekend. I did some installs on the harley and indian and then have this video to enjoy.have a great weekend d and p
Sounds like a great weekend mate, hope you're enjoying the new bike! Ride safe, D&Px
great video tutorial brother ! keep up the great work, since i live in the city currently, i sometime dream of living in a rural area driving my bike around, looking at the beautiful landscape and stopping for coffee at a the local shop..... one day brother lol stay safe guys cheers from new york !!! 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺
I often think the same but the other way round. We used to live in London, and i love riding around the city, but it's small compared to New York.. maybe we could do a cultural exchange some day.. we could show each other round our home towns.. ! Take care and keep safe both of you, and have a great week.. D&Pxx
fino lepo pedantno.svaka cast
Puno ti hvala!
Those front brake covers obviously need little hydraulic cooling/drying fans, cunningly driven by the front fork action.
Surprised at Honda, you'd think they'd have at least one Dorset slurry bath at their plant to check these things, unless of course - their sample moo-moos are on a purely Oriental diet - not always 'easy' this biking lark eh? Have a great w/e : )xx
Dorset slurry bath? Yep, that's where we live! Jave a great weekend yourself, always good to hear from ya, D&Px
great watch from my hospital bed after serious heart attack on Friday.
No way Bill. I feel for you so much my friend, it's only been 9 months since i was in the exact same place myself.. if it's anything like i had then you'll be getting precious little sleep as hospitals are bright and noisy even at night, so hard to rest. We hope you can get home soon and start your recovery. Of it's any comfort Bill, you will be a better and stronger man 6 months from now, and even 6 weeks from now you will feel a hundred times better.. Please follow the cardiac nurses advice, they will support you every step of the way... and most of all sir, please feel free to reach out privately to us on the email if you need a sounding board or just to chat.. you'll go through some dark thoughts in the coming weeks, but they will pass and you'll be back to feeling bullet proof in no time.. Keep safe and stay in touch my friend.. Del & Pennyxx
@@Moonfleet41 here’s hoping the angi. showed worse artery damage than expected so wait for decisions wether bore stents or bypass surgery, fingers crossed they don’t go with the chest crack option. will see what they recommend hopefully tomorrow i will know, as the waiting is stressing me out. 😱
@@wjb2 OK Bill, don't get stressed mate, you're in good hands and which ever way they go you'll be fine anyway. Geordies are bullet proof ain't they?
@@Moonfleet41 don’t know about that bud but retirement is more dangerous than riding the bike
Man, it's grim viewing under those covers Del !! - To be honest they look like they're HOLDING IN more wet, salty winter crud than they're KEEPING OUT !! - I might be tempted to try leaving the covers off for a month and see how that pans out - I live in a rural agricultural area too and I ride my bike daily all year round but my brakes never get that bad - I think those 'crap-catchers' could well be the main culprit here !..
Edit: Just got to the end of the video and you're thinking along the same lines !..
You may be right JJ, in fact it'd be pretty cool to paint 'ACME crap catcher' on them!
I try did my brakes today and took a look at one your videos first make sure I did it right..few hiccups but they ok... Good video
Glad it helped mate!
Great 👍 video. As a fellow Goldwing owner it is always nice to see videos on these bikes.
Thank you kindly Sir, I imagine that your Goldwing is a little nicer than mine but in my defence, my ol' girl is a work horse and I don't have a car, plus I have an unhealthy interest in the world of Wasteland!
It's just a meh vid. Why the silence? Thumbs down.
Great vid as always hope your well del
Thank you Martin, getting stronger every day mate.
Definitely an essential job. Shame it’s such a pain to get to them! Safety first 👍🏻 Enjoy the weekend.
Sure thing mate, it's the way of life with a Goldwing! Have a good weekend there yourself, D&Px
I was going to complain about the router cleaning. I think after the rust removal you should use a buffer, to smooth-en any gouges. If and I hope you used new pads. Cheers and I hope it survives the spring muck.
It's only a soft wire mop and leaves no marks on the discs, just a great way to clean off all the rust and crud and as for the pads, they're hellish expensive and I do this every 4 weeks, that'd get pricey! These were replaced at the back end of last summer so they'll at least last me to the end of this year, plenty of meat on them, just needed cleaning up!
Having no long a shed to work on my bike I was happy as a sand boy having had a few problems with it. That it was running like a watch as I got off with big smile on my face I noticed exhaust fumes where there shouldn't be any.
Laying down to check 5" split in muffler.
I said a swear word
Very therapeutic to watch- cheers Del.
Thank you buddy, we constantly strive to make the videos calm and watchable, much appreciated.
Great vid, Del. Odd how the very cap cover that’s intended to protect the brakes, become the item that traps debris and ultimately makes it an ordeal to get to the brakes! Hope you both have a great weekend there. 🏍👍🏍
Yes indeed brother, you're dead right, like being bitten by your own guard dog! Have a great weekend too and stay safe both!
@@Moonfleet41 lol great comparison! 😎
I couple reasons why I love this bike:
1. Most goldwing owners will see this bike and be appalled.
2. The Motone Bonneville kneepads
3. The tire pressure painted on the rotor covers.
Thank you Sir, am glad you like my old 'Shedwing', she's my daily transport!
Need to wait until the end of the vid in future!
Maintenance check , absolutely , at the end of the day , it's better than , like you said binding brakes and a greasy road. Great video Sir per usual
Thank you Andy, glad you enjoyed and like you say, an essential job to do... have a great weekend, keep safe and as always, good to hear from you!
@@Moonfleet41 picking up wheels tomorrow , having painted and diamond cut. New tyres , now for me to do the same with brakes maintenance , and torque everything up and my old age of 55 check again 🤣
Brilliant
aaaahhhhh...... Shadows and memories of a "DAMAGE" past! Stoked to see the rope and skulls. I also like the way you mounted your Guardian Bell on the front fender. Only thing missing (or maybe I didn't see it) was the scrim. Have you done a tour of the Honda showing all its details? Oh... and does the hammer have a home there, too?
Wow that's some memory! And yes, I still remember the old Damage Bandit... I know where it is, it's still with the guy I sold it to, but sadly he managed to destroy the engine with some clumsy wrenching, so it's off the road now... scrim is on the list brother, I don't get much free time these days, but when I do, I do a few more little bits of daft adornment!! And the hammer's a long story... it's been with me right from Damage, or even earlier I think, I had a Yamaha 1000 before that that we called 'Panic' and it was clipped to the frame, the hammer's called 'Floyd' and I guess being a musician you could work that out straight away! I've even painted 'Floyd' on the top of it and people older than me still ask why... no musical history some people!!
Where I live I have to deal with snow ice and salt so it's better to just put the bike up
Looks like you've got your hands full with you beastie Del. Might have to do mine after seeing yours now!! 😎👍🏍
Always check it out mate, can't tell what's going on when they're covered up!
Beautifully filmed and edited. Thank you Del.
Thank you so much for those kind words, the editing takes longer than the filming these days, so it makes it all worthwhile when it's appreciated!
Hi Del, since I moved over here to NZ I haven't had as much trouble with my brakes because they don't use rock salt hrre in the winter which used to cause really bad corrosion to my brakes in the UK.
Anyway, a long time ago I was told to use a paste like metal polish to clean the pistons while they were extended making sure they were really clean and free from any marks, then just before fully retracting then apply a thin bead of rubber grease between the top edge of the piston and the 'o' ring in the caliper. This helps lubricate them and prolongs the life of the 'o' ring seals?
Take care and ride safe mate best wishes to you both from NZ.😉
What a beautiful place to live, I've seen many videos of people riding there, I understand you have a great biking community there too... enjoy your weekend and keep safe!
Survival MadMax Stylie looking bike. Love it. If it was a scrambler that would be mad.!
It would indeed!
Great video Del. Don't know if one may be available in the UK, but my '75 Goldwing was the best bike that I ever owned. None of the plastic bodywork, but a smooth, fun machine.
I had a '78 K6 I think it was, 1000cc 4 cylinder with spoke wheels and yes indeed, zero bodywork! Fabulous old bikes and still a few around...
great video, and i also wonder if you'd have less gunk on the brakes if you removed the covers. you could probably spray them out daily with brake cleaner.
Hi what greese would you use for all round application.
Cheers
Mark
love these how to vids they save us a small fortune m8 atb iain
Most welcome Iain, thanks for your feedback mate.
Great job as ever - have you consider leaving the covers off over winter?
Mine stay wrapped up in the winter - doubt the HD would make it through these days 🤣
One of my Honda's had the brake covers . Honestly can't remember which one , CX euro , Nx dommy ? anyway I took them off in winter and used the old hose pipe like you said. It's a balance but they were fine in summer .. going to have to look up images now ..as you know after so many bikes it all get's a bit blurred! Peace and love to you both 👍🏻☮❤❤❤❤
edit ... nx650 👍🏻
So many bikes, you know it brother! I think I'm at about 77 now over a lifetime and I know this cos I'm sad and keep a list ;-/ and yes, I've a CX Euro in there somewhere, and a few others I'm not proud to admit to, but I'll always be proud of my Czech two stroke, purple haze all the way to work baby! Have a fabulous weekend brother, keep safe, love from us both!
@@Moonfleet41 Ha , about 52 for me . I would love to still own every one of them . They all have great memories even the yammy 50 step through .👍🏻👍🏻😉 and the suzy gp100 stink wheels ! ❤❤ happy days.
great vid again del would love to see a vid washing the gold wing
Coming soon... not lol
Brilliant video brother , the editing is on another level!! Love seeing these kind of videos on day to day working bike, look forward to the rear brakes being done.
Ah I spotted that Exhaust flap!!! trip down memory lane for your loyal subscribers, I remember the one you made on the bandit back in the day 😎
Ride safe both, have a lovely weekend, much love x
Luke
Hey Luke, lovely to hear from you, and thank you so much for remembering that, who could forget the truck flap! I was thinking of that when I made these, just a daft bit of fun, but all part of the joy of owning a rat bike! No rules, just keep it daft and simple... ! Have a great weekend, keep safe, all the very best, D&Px
Must do mine👌
Great job Del
Nick Australia
Sorry for the unrelated comment/ request, but I would absolutely love a simple skills video on what grease / product to apply and where. I get confused with where to apply copper grease, aluminium anti seize, lithium grease, silicone….. I find it confusing! Haha
Any thoughts as to why there were copper discs on the pistons only on the one side?
A breakaway is no joke I had one many many years ago it really took the biscuit and ruined my day. Wont be doing that again in a hurry.
Good use of the toothbrush Del better than using the wifes aye :) aka damage brakes vid
Hi Marc, you remember that? Thanks for being our number 1 superfan! Have a peaceful weekend there and be safe, all the very best from us both, D&Px
Have you ever had experience of the dust seals expanding/shrinking when spraying the brake cleaner in there...you know what it does to your rubber gloves when you get it on them 🤔
Hey Del ... in the midst of winter here in Western Canada, but spring is just around the corner. Another very informative and entertaining video. One observation that i noticed. On the right side calliper you placed what looked like "copper caps" on the piston ends before installing the pads. On the left side it appears there were no "copper caps'" applied to the pistons. Did I imagine that or was there a reason??
Hi Arthur, thank you so much for your engagement and keen observation, you're absolutely right, the two calipers are different... the easiest way to explain is that the left caliper is a slightly less powerful unit, more like the rear caliper, and it's actuate by the rear foot brake... the right caliper is operated by the hand brake and being more powerful it's fitted with those phenolic spacers to prevent brake squeal... they're simply not fitted in the left hand side! Thank you again for your kind support.
Just reminded me why I moved from Bournemouth to Melbourne. You can keep that crap. Good vid.
Thanks mate, I'd swop you for the red sand any day!
I did my brakes on the Wing last Friday. They weren't quite as manky as yours though.
Yeah, hopefully with spring on the way this will be the last time they are this bad !
Do you think it would be better to leave the covers off over winter? That way you could just rinse the calipers down. Idk how much difference it would make with UK winters. When I commuted on my bike my neighbours always used to find it funny how often I washed my bike in the winter, but you've just got to keep on top of that salt and grit!
You have indeed mate, little and often!
Maybe a dual sport in the winter. Lol
Geez a guy would wonder if those crazy front end brake cover things are a hinderance or helper (as you mentioned) if they weren't there (or it was a different style bike) a guy could take a couple mins (before dinner as you mentioned) to blast them off with hot water after each ride ; I would prefer to do that each night than take er all apart every 4 weeks (but thats just me)
I think you're absolutely right, and I have run them open for a month in the past and they still get pretty filthy, but the back end (as you'll find in the next video) is even worse, so while I'm doing the back I may was well do the front!
Do you call that ride the Del BEAST? 🤣🤣🤣😉
With those brakes, it looks like the bike was ridden along the ocean surf... Then parked for 6 months.
Doesn't it just mate, sadly not the case, ridden around our country lanes here and parked for a week!!
I didn't watch until the end before I spewed my previous comment. Good work btw!
Hey team DBG, great video! At first I wondered why you were pumping the rear pedal - then the 15W bulb flickered on and I remembered that later Goldwings have linked brake systems. Thanks as always for taking us along for the ride. Eagerly waiting for spring in Canada!
Yes indeed, a strange ol' system, but it works I guess! Thanks for your wonderful support, have a good weekend.
What kind of screwdriver was that? The one you hit with a hammer to knock it loose
It's an impact driver designed to tap open stubborn screws, here's a link to one: www.spanner-monkey.co.uk/impact-driver-set-10pc-protection-grip-110972?search=impact%20driver&description=true
Del is it ok to use white lithium grease with rubber parts? Won't it cause them to dry out?
If you're gonna leave it long term then maybe, but as I said, I clean these brakes out every month and I'd rather they came apart easily and functioned properly inbetween than worry about wear and tear, they're easily replaced and every time I service them like this I inspect everything!
@@Moonfleet41 thanks a lot mate!
What are you spraying on the parts after you wash them?
Brake cleaner.
Im Egyptian you good man good work love you man
wheres the words of wisdom at the beginning Del Boy !!
my Himalayan is in for its second safety recall, another set of callipers callipers !
Really? Why are they recalling them for brakes?
salt , i have had mine 3 years 13kmls they changed them last feb and they just seized again 2 days before its 1st mot .
@@antonyross9957 I think salt will seize u any caliper in time, i guess these are maybe more susceptible !!
all country's that use grit. i think this time they will upgrade them. m&p Cardiff are doing them now! now i have to ride my sunday best sprtster 1200 . its ok , watch the black ice !
Good Grief, what do they put on your roads that trashes the bike that bad
Link for the tool in the red case del ?
Here you go mate, a wonderful piece of kit, saved me grief many times! : www.wiha.com/gb/en/tools/bits/wiha-power-nut-driver-selection/impact-screwdriver-and-bits./657/hand-impact-screwdriver-set
Wow, hard work. Safety costs money, how long do you want to live ? Rather you than me :)
Hi Tony, actually this kind of work costs no money whatsoever, unless you count a squirt of brake cleaner and a few dabs of anti-seize, it's time will spent that'll save your life... have a great weekend and keep safe and thank you, as always, for your wonderful support.
@@Moonfleet41 :)
Exactly my thoughts at the beggining of the video, I would run the winter without the covers on, I get the feeling that thoese plastics don't help out with washing all that dirt out and keep it stuck in there! Thank you for another great video, good to see you up in a good shape! keep up the good work!
I think you may be right, thank you for your kind comments, life is good and am properly on the mend now.
Thats some nasty crud there mate. lucky you dont have salt on the roads tho, thats some nasty stuff
I literally just got in from the garage after spending a couple of hours doing the same to the callipers on my GW250 winter hack, turned on RUclips and there was this video.
It's unreal how filthy callipers get in the winter, but after using the old toothbrush & soapy water technique from your previous videos my callipers are gleaming and shiny again. In fact they're so clean now that you could eat your dinner of them. You'd be dead within 6 hours of doing so mind you but hey...
ha ha yes probably not the best dining experience, but nevertheless, when you keep them like this, you'll never have to strip the pistons out again, this is defintely the quick way to healthy brakes 52 weeks of the year!
Very talented, you make it look easy.
Thank you so much 😀
Great video you are like the Delia Smith of the biking world. Always followed you from the very start
Hey Ben, blimey thank you so much for such wonderful long term support, it's a true honour to have enjoyed such faith and kind loyalty for so long... stay safe there, all the very best from us both.
Cheers del I think your videos are great so informative and interesting. Keep up the good work
What would I do on a Friday with out a visit to your workshop👌
Thanks mate, glad you enjoy!
Bad Bad boy Del how give yourself a slap on back of hand for not wearing a mask wile working on Brakes or I will have to tell Mizz Penny on you
Interesting how bikes of the era had already started employing the method of preventing front end dive under braking by having the caliper actuate a valve in the front forks to assist. Always thought that was an ingenious solution. Have a great weekend!
You're dead right buddy, we have to hand it to the Japanese, they're often ahead of the game with this kind of technology, simple and effective as long as your fork oil isn't mushed! Have a great weekend and ride safe!
took covers off my gl1500 looks better too .
That is the ugliest Goldwing I've ever seen! 😜
Thank you Dennis, Mission accomplished !