Riding the Honda Gold Wing GL1800: My Journey from Africa Twin to Luxury Touring

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  • Опубликовано: 21 дек 2024

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  • @Pantelos123
    @Pantelos123 4 месяца назад +74

    Video starts about 17:35

    • @hempwizard710
      @hempwizard710 3 месяца назад

      lololol

    • @sohrabalimovies
      @sohrabalimovies 3 месяца назад +7

      Yeah, he is just talking nonsense for 17 minutes.

    • @Magiko122-h6g
      @Magiko122-h6g 3 месяца назад +10

      his adhd is all over the place lol

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  2 месяца назад +2

      @@Magiko122-h6gsorry for that 😅

    • @kamomekuma
      @kamomekuma 16 дней назад

      thank you😂

  • @Boxer1250RT
    @Boxer1250RT 4 месяца назад +77

    That is a Proper Touring bike that you can take the whole family with you 😂😂😂

    • @auggith
      @auggith Месяц назад +2

      turns out the biggest competition to the honda goldwing is actually the honda odyssey!

    • @AlexCD2420
      @AlexCD2420 Месяц назад

      Here me out, mini van motorcycle

  • @dockingtroll6801
    @dockingtroll6801 3 месяца назад +6

    Finally ;-) Like looking in my garage..... 1993 RD07 Africa Twin and 2001 GL 1800 Wing, doesnt get any better than that... Thanks for the video, it was fun and informative as always....

  • @ramiretz
    @ramiretz 3 месяца назад +5

    DCT Gearbox is super cool... so relaxing and comfy in city or when you cruise around and love to watch and enjoy the nature around you. U can shift urself if u want or let it do all the stuff for you.... and it works butter smooth and reliable !!!

  • @alexazar2773
    @alexazar2773 Месяц назад +1

    Awesome vid Smokey , own a Harley and have had several other Harley’s, on my 2nd Africa twin just got DCT 2024 traded in my 2020 standard ,loving the 2024

  • @williamtufts3600
    @williamtufts3600 3 месяца назад +5

    I highly recommend a B-Hole sprayer. I own one and it is great. Spend the extra money and get the one that heats the water. But it is nice to have cold water option for when you eat spicy food. Cools the B-Hole down when the hot sauce comes back for revenge.

  • @tarms1650
    @tarms1650 3 месяца назад +2

    Smokey, good luck with the bubbles and good video. Don’t think the AT or the Gold Wing are for me, but definitely can appreciate them for what they are and the engineering that went into them!

  • @greengreenie55
    @greengreenie55 3 месяца назад +8

    Can't see anything wrong with a DTC myself. I've often fancied the idea of a Goldwing, look like a good long distance bike. Always use 98, bike or car. More Smokey humour 😄 keep it up.

  • @pgVeritas
    @pgVeritas 4 месяца назад +1

    Great to see you doing well, Smokey. You’re an honest and entertaining RUclipsr. I’ve not watched you for a little while, but I’ve seen your channel has grown massively. Also, congrats on getting your Smokey bubbles line out.

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  4 месяца назад

      Thank you so much Alberto 😁👌

    • @pgVeritas
      @pgVeritas 4 месяца назад

      @@LifeofSmokey 👍

  • @denzeltadi
    @denzeltadi 4 месяца назад +1

    I LOVE AFRICA TWIN SMOKEY❤🔥🔥🔥

  • @ianferrier235
    @ianferrier235 4 месяца назад +4

    Always fun Smokey

  • @jazze60
    @jazze60 3 месяца назад +5

    Cherry coke and Burger Kings chili cheese.
    It,s official!
    You are my new best friend 😁

  • @remccarthy2898
    @remccarthy2898 3 месяца назад +2

    You just left the love of your life behind!! Really Smokey!!! Buy your Africa Twin!! Do it!!! Now 🙂

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  3 месяца назад

      Me and Honda are talking....😊🤫

  • @JustAnotherLuke94
    @JustAnotherLuke94 2 месяца назад +2

    1:05 this alone just got you a sub LOL
    Ive worked with and rode Hondas my entire adult life and Ive never once heard someone do the "ga gi ga gi ga gi" thing.. Holy crap that killed me 😂😂😂😂😂😂
    😂

  • @catch61183
    @catch61183 Месяц назад

    Wenn es dich nach nem headset fragt drück lange die Return Taste. Und wheelys gehen super. S3, traktionskontrolle aus, wheely Kontrolle aus. Einfach lange die Taste im Display halten. Dann geht’s auf null. Und dann geht’s richtig ab

  • @G-Loco
    @G-Loco 4 месяца назад +2

    Here in the Netherlands we have a "vluchtstrook" it's very rare a ambulance needs to travel through traffic on high-speed roads.
    Also test the Cfmoto 450mt!! ✌️

    • @boeryco
      @boeryco 3 месяца назад

      It's obligated in Belgium by law ! In traffic jams You have to make space for motorcycles and ambulances !!

    • @kingedwin2756
      @kingedwin2756 3 месяца назад

      @@boeryco And isn't it obligated to drive as much as possible in the most right lane in Belgium? They never do.......only at the last moment when there is an exit.

    • @boeryco
      @boeryco 3 месяца назад

      @@kingedwin2756 that's true but those are cars ...🙂

  • @Rayk76
    @Rayk76 4 месяца назад +1

    Im glad i subbed to this channel a while back, v enjoyable vlogs

  • @Woutuhr
    @Woutuhr 4 месяца назад +2

    I always fuel up my motorcycle (BMW F650GS 2001) with 98 (or Superplus when I''m fueling up in Germany). I used to also fuel up my car with 98 but, as I am a student, that is getting really expensive. So my car got a downgrade to 95 E5. I know there are a lot of opinions on E5 vs E10, but i prefer E5.

  • @Studytimerr
    @Studytimerr 4 месяца назад +2

    Heerlijk vermaak op de zaterdag ochtend!

  • @MotorDanko
    @MotorDanko 3 месяца назад +1

    Mr. Smokey, I wish to ask what riding gear is good for riding for belgium in the winter? I'm living here since 5 months ago but I don't know what would be a good suit to go to work and back... tha k you

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  3 месяца назад +1

      Thermic underwear , Alpinestars bogota dry star adventure set has build in removable warm insert AND rain suit. But take the rain suit out and use it on the outside and you will be fine :-)

    • @MotorDanko
      @MotorDanko 3 месяца назад +1

      @@LifeofSmokey oh thank you very much Smokey, I will check it 😀

  • @cmoor7928
    @cmoor7928 2 месяца назад +1

    Yo Smokey! what's actually faster, the GS1300 Asa, or the Honda Africa Twin DCT? I know the power differences etc, and specs would stipulate the GS1300 should be. 0-60 and top speed

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  2 месяца назад +1

      0-100 it's gonna be very close , 100-200 the GS will take over 😊

  • @levigato125
    @levigato125 4 месяца назад +1

    One of the blank buttons is for the Homelink garage door opener. I don’t know if Homelink is in Europe?

  • @TheWuseln
    @TheWuseln 3 месяца назад +1

    Apple Carplay pairing: when asked to connect Bluetooth device press the 'back' button longer. By this Carplay will work without Bluetooth connection.

  • @mosmotorcyclejourney9067
    @mosmotorcyclejourney9067 21 день назад

    That could be picking up other bluetooth signals as you ride and considering you don't have it paired it's always searching. Just my 2 cents.

  • @XcelentTom.
    @XcelentTom. 4 месяца назад +2

    I've always wanted to try a Goldwing aswell! But that Goldwing doesn't have VTEC. However my Honda VFR800F 2014 does have a vtec, a quickshifter, a v4 and an aftermarket exhaust. Hit me up of you're ever in the neighbourhood of Bodegraven, maybe we can swap 😂

  • @ZixX96
    @ZixX96 2 месяца назад +1

    damn.. that 6 cylinder sound is loveley.. why dont we get more bike with this kind of engine

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  2 месяца назад

      Can't stick 1800cc engine in everything I guess 😁

    • @ZixX96
      @ZixX96 2 месяца назад +1

      @@LifeofSmokey then they have to find a way to make it work 😂
      The only reason I could think of, would be the reason that it would look awkward in a for example a naked bike and would be to heavy for the most people. But that’s doesn’t make sense either, because look at the specs of the goldwing

  • @petervautmans199
    @petervautmans199 4 месяца назад +1

    Yep, dutch drivers don't get the security lane/lane filtering concept.
    I always use 98

  • @Vegeta_ble441
    @Vegeta_ble441 3 месяца назад +2

    The instrument cluster looks like a spaceship

  • @veiledallegory
    @veiledallegory 3 месяца назад +1

    Smokey,
    Why does your Africa Twin have a white front fender instead of the blue. Does the European model have the white instead of the blue like in the US?

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  3 месяца назад

      It's very confusing but there are multiple Africa Twins , the one I'm bringing back for example is a 21inch front wheel AND has Electronic suspension and DCT. This is the only color you can get it in with these options. The Adventure sports with 19inch front wheel has different fender :-)

    • @veiledallegory
      @veiledallegory 3 месяца назад +1

      Maybe I can order the front fender and change it out once I get mine.

  • @lukaszperun
    @lukaszperun 3 месяца назад

    This is the best scooter on the planet. 😊

  • @CAMattelaer
    @CAMattelaer 3 месяца назад

    Never liked how they look but the recent versions really nailed it imho. Never gonna ride it, but like how it looks 👍

  • @deadboy_4847
    @deadboy_4847 2 месяца назад

    aaaah the good ol 1234 PIN gotta love it :D

  • @chriscleland7008
    @chriscleland7008 4 месяца назад +2

    Goldwing!!!

  • @lewsellers
    @lewsellers 4 месяца назад +1

    We don't get that colorway in the US! Splitting lanes in Sport Mode in the rain.....you've got guts!

  • @Dot2Trappy
    @Dot2Trappy 2 месяца назад +2

    chili cheese nuggets and cherry coke, dit is nu een man van cultuur

  • @magaudion
    @magaudion 4 месяца назад +1

    Are your bars out of alignment on the Africa Twin?

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  4 месяца назад

      Don't think so no 😅

    • @magaudion
      @magaudion 4 месяца назад

      @@LifeofSmokey ok but they looked a bit off centre

  • @Ton_van_Dorst
    @Ton_van_Dorst 4 месяца назад +1

    Where can we buy the Smokey Bubbles soap?

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  4 месяца назад +3

      Not online yet 😁. It got delivered 2 days ago but the labels looked like crap as the people at the end of the factory line didn't care about my bottles when the labels where crooked and almost sideways on the bottles. So I send all 8 pallets back as I demand perfection 😊

  • @lucgev
    @lucgev 2 месяца назад +1

    Ikzelf rij ook met de Honda Africa Twin Adventure 1100 DCT. Onlangs ook eens een testrit gemaakt met deze Goldwing en ik kreeg er een wauw gevoel van. Echt een leuke machine. Helaas té duur vind ik. Nu zie ik dat de Honda NT-1100 ook aangepast werd voor 2025. Deze heb ik ook test gereden maar 't is geen Goldwing gevoel. Hopelijk komt er iets tussen de NT-1100 en de Goldwing.
    Oja, in 2025 wordt de Goldwing 50 jaar. Dan gaan ze een speciale/nieuwe Goldwing op de markt brengen. Benieuwd....

  • @yahel092100
    @yahel092100 4 месяца назад +1

    I didn't see your KTM SAR, did you sell?

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  4 месяца назад +3

      Nope it was at the Honda dealer for 6 weeks when I took out 3 Honda's for 2 weeks each 😁. It's back home now. I stalled it 4 times on my way home because I thought I was still riding a DCT 😂

  • @korinthios1000
    @korinthios1000 3 месяца назад +4

    We want a wheelie with this gold wing 😂

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  3 месяца назад +2

      I tried in the review 😅. Video coming haha

  • @smoothride1000
    @smoothride1000 4 месяца назад +1

    You haven’t taken the African twin off road?

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  4 месяца назад

      Couple backroads , tires not that great , no crash protection , raining alot here AND they are my first Honda's I'm working with 😅

  • @HolgerAp
    @HolgerAp 3 месяца назад +1

    My AT gets the default 95. Heard the engine can run on down to 85 octane. But not sure if its true or "source: trust me bro"

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  3 месяца назад +1

      The trust me bro source is 50/50 reliable 😂

  • @walterdedecker5491
    @walterdedecker5491 3 месяца назад +1

    Prachtig machien, zelf met een 1000, 1100, 1200, 1500 en een valkery gereden maar door stomme clusterhoofdpijn gaat dit niet meer en dat na meer dan bijna 35jaar zomer en winter rond te rotsen.

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  3 месяца назад +1

      Spijtig om te horen Walter 😓

  • @fabiancejas4939
    @fabiancejas4939 4 месяца назад +1

    eres un maestro gracias y bendiciones

  • @Boston_Terrier_Greece
    @Boston_Terrier_Greece 4 месяца назад +1

    it would be very constructive, since you have had it for a long time, to tell us if you prefer it to the BMW 1250 rt😊

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  4 месяца назад

      Both have different , the RT is much lighter to handle. The GL should be compared to the K1600 😁

    • @bsebesty
      @bsebesty 4 месяца назад

      @@LifeofSmokey So compare it to the K1600, then ;-)

    • @Boston_Terrier_Greece
      @Boston_Terrier_Greece 3 месяца назад

      @@LifeofSmokey I have the impression that they are aimed at the exact same audience, it's just that BMW has always had two motorcycles in the same category, and that's why I asked you to compare them!
      Personally, of course, I have an opinion and I think that the BMW R 1250 RT is a much more reasonable choice, since it travels faster and is much easier due to a much lower weight, but I would also be very interested in your opinion, since you have had them for so long and you have no commitment to any of the two companies❤️

  • @catch61183
    @catch61183 Месяц назад

    PS: Tausch die Federn vorne und hinten aus… Zack, Neues Motorrad! Ich bin mit meiner ATAS 2020 DCT ES mit den getauschten Federn ca 8000 km TET gefahren und es ist der Hammer! Auf der Straße ist sie dann auch unglaublich präzise und trägt dich nicht mehr aus den Kurven sonderlich unglaublich spurstabiel

  • @Midian363
    @Midian363 3 месяца назад

    Where is the big Ktm1290?

  • @Motovibes91
    @Motovibes91 3 месяца назад +2

    08:30 the phone cable 😂

  • @terryomara9403
    @terryomara9403 3 месяца назад +1

    Smokey doesnt need goldwing with kids

  • @esrider7765
    @esrider7765 4 месяца назад +14

    More than half video on NOT showing goldwing :-(

    • @TheWuseln
      @TheWuseln 3 месяца назад +1

      That's to increase the tension and keep you watching it. 😂

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  3 месяца назад

      The review is coming :-)

    • @Andersdenkende
      @Andersdenkende 3 месяца назад

      Motor porn

  • @SultanALABRI-ev8qw
    @SultanALABRI-ev8qw 3 месяца назад

    Hi what’s about price?

  • @vm-xx4jw6zh2t
    @vm-xx4jw6zh2t 3 месяца назад

    Nice👍honda power👌

  • @wesvds
    @wesvds 3 месяца назад +1

    nu nog een review van de mix van de goldwing/africa twin, de NT1100

  • @alexandrusavu2100
    @alexandrusavu2100 4 месяца назад +1

    I use only 100 on mine...as in Romania u find 95 100 in every petrol station :)

  • @HHCLJ
    @HHCLJ 4 месяца назад +2

    Honda nr 1! Dissapointed @Smokey 😂 should I need to sell my ktm sas? 😂

    • @mattyb7736
      @mattyb7736 4 месяца назад +2

      Yes, selll it quick. at least Honda honours their warranty.....and they don't chew cams like KTM dp

  • @Chris-fz1ju7ru7e
    @Chris-fz1ju7ru7e 4 месяца назад +4

    I need some bubbles!

  • @fredh4641
    @fredh4641 3 месяца назад +1

    Is de Africa Twin terug bij de dealer? Zou graag ook 's op deze demo een ritje maken, waar zit deze dealer? En waarom zitten er nederlandse kentekens op de Go;dwing en Africa Twin?

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  3 месяца назад

      Deze motoren die ik rijdt zijn van Honda Benelux en zijn persmotoren. Die worden soms ook ingezet als demo voor dealers maar meestal hebben de dealers hun eigen demo's. De Honda pers motoren staan meestal bij Honda Mertens Brussel. Contacteer ze gerust met mijn complimenten 😊

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  3 месяца назад

      Het kenteken is omdat het Honda Benelux is dus ligt eraan bij welke dealers sommige motors terecht komen welke plaat erop gaat.

  • @ZombiKiller0200
    @ZombiKiller0200 2 месяца назад

    What country is Smokey from? Looks like a nice place to go out for some riding.

    • @adlisyahir
      @adlisyahir 2 месяца назад

      Think he said Belgium.

  • @bsebesty
    @bsebesty 4 месяца назад +1

    THE Wife ... Ha-ha-ha!
    I figured out why the headache with all those Dutch drivers (I agree, most are horrible!) ... they spend their drive-time on bicycles.😄

  • @UlyssesMax
    @UlyssesMax 3 месяца назад +3

    yes, in TIWAN & JAPAN, we do have squirt water washing one's butt hole automaticlly, make one felt clean and refresh, and no more dirty toilet paper.

  • @np22-b2i
    @np22-b2i Месяц назад

    I think the mirrors are bigger than on the fiat panda I sometimes drive lol

  • @villejuntunen5851
    @villejuntunen5851 3 месяца назад +2

    The last bike people buy I hear.

  • @oliverkrause4347
    @oliverkrause4347 4 месяца назад +1

    Maybe the "DCT-Poblem is the typical " you're not a real biker if you don't do this or that" crap. I would love to ride a DCT-Bike because I don't need a clutch to enjoy my ride.

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  4 месяца назад

      I feel the same , stalled the KTM 1290 4 times when riding back home cause I thought I was still on a dct 😅

  • @mohamadasyraf8400
    @mohamadasyraf8400 2 месяца назад

    i don't know why but i would love to have chat with you while riding.. Using intercoms.. Reallyyyyy talkative and very random. Just earn yourself a Malaysian subscriber bruh. Have fun n safe ride bud

  • @pangtundure
    @pangtundure 3 месяца назад +1

    100% fuel ⛽. Dman good looking Bike

  • @GroovBird
    @GroovBird 3 месяца назад +1

    There is very little advantage to filling up with 98RON.

  • @whitepawrolls
    @whitepawrolls Месяц назад

    What? No Boss Hoss with the V8, and only 2 gears? :P
    Seriously if I didn't have bad eyes and couldn't drive I'd probably have a goldwing too :)

  • @jordidewaard2937
    @jordidewaard2937 4 месяца назад +1

    14:48 We don't have a rule in the Netherlands that we are supposed to keep space for an ambulance, that's what the right lane is for (vluchtstrook).
    Sadly this means a lot of cars tend to not make room for bikers either.

  • @timhamlinofficial
    @timhamlinofficial Месяц назад

    Is this guy from Warsaw, Alabama?

  • @Danish-ADV
    @Danish-ADV 3 месяца назад

    Always and only 100 oktane on my bike here 😊🏁

  • @Nothuman76
    @Nothuman76 2 месяца назад +1

    Look mommy it's a Honda Accord with 2 wheels.

  • @24juan68
    @24juan68 2 месяца назад

    You lost me at GD.. sad because you seem to have a very good channel

  • @SUPERFLUID88
    @SUPERFLUID88 3 месяца назад

    Nice bike

  • @TheWilber09
    @TheWilber09 3 месяца назад +1

    Cries in 87 octane.

  • @Funminotaur
    @Funminotaur 2 месяца назад +1

    As a Dutchy I can confirm that 80% of Dutch people do not know how to drive a car🤣

  • @willymarissens343
    @willymarissens343 4 месяца назад +2

    Heey Smookie, ik verving mn pan1300 door gw1800. Nu zoon 30000km, meestal buiten België. Machine kan rustig kroesen, maar eveneens de stelvio op vlammen. Rij mn valblokken tot tegen de grond dan. Heb mn blackbird vervangen door kwak z1000sx. Eveneens nu een goei 30000km later al veel plezier aan beleefd, maar denk over te stappen naar at1100. Twijfel wel nog sterk hierover. Laajk Your videos. Oo ps: ik tank bijna steeds 98. Rijdt steeds meer kmtrs daarmee. En kmoet niet zoveel hebben van methanol, hou meer van alkohol😂 Doe zo verder man! Ik ga mn vagina scheren u. Willy.

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  4 месяца назад +1

      Hahahaha zalig Willy! 😂 Ja ik ben echt verliefd geworden op de AT 😅

  • @TheKingsapostle
    @TheKingsapostle 3 месяца назад +1

    Have you ever met Itchy Boots?

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  3 месяца назад +1

      Made a video once about how much RUclipsrs can make riding motorcycles and I talked about Itchy Boots and how much she roughly is able to make with her videos. She contacted me saying she was not happy with my video , so in that case we had contact yes :-)

    • @TheKingsapostle
      @TheKingsapostle 3 месяца назад +1

      @@LifeofSmokey I was wondering if you ever met her in person, but that is kind of funny.

  • @stephanos2758
    @stephanos2758 3 месяца назад +2

    what does a tesla doing in a gas station?

  • @MajorProblem1990
    @MajorProblem1990 2 месяца назад

    A fuel consumption of 16 kilometer per liter.

  • @christianmouraux7269
    @christianmouraux7269 3 месяца назад +1

    No wheelies...?! 😀😀

  • @sohrabalimovies
    @sohrabalimovies 3 месяца назад +3

    You have 150k plus subscribers and you just talked gibberish for a whole 17 minutes.
    What the heck is wrong with you?

  • @Bossing.Sa.Kalsada
    @Bossing.Sa.Kalsada 2 месяца назад

    you should do a cb1000r

  • @mellohavinga7262
    @mellohavinga7262 4 месяца назад +1

    Like to see some wheelies with this bike 😂

  • @Angry-Lynx
    @Angry-Lynx 3 месяца назад +2

    so u still dont know those S1,2,3 modes are gearbox modes? come on 😂😂
    the higher number the more agressive gearshift points. s1 is good all around, d is like economy, s2 works good for off or aggresive riding, s3 pointless

    • @LifeofSmokey
      @LifeofSmokey  3 месяца назад +1

      Yeah found out after someone said it , but it's on the best sport all the time by default haha.

  • @jeffdent4619
    @jeffdent4619 4 месяца назад +1

    ✂ scissoring😂

  • @48jerrybiker
    @48jerrybiker Месяц назад

    Why would anyone want an airbag 😂

  • @poisonedkeyboard7006
    @poisonedkeyboard7006 2 месяца назад

    amg m2😭😭😭

  • @michelangelo3674
    @michelangelo3674 3 месяца назад

    This guy is annoying

  • @elliotrowe123
    @elliotrowe123 2 месяца назад

    How can anyone watch this bloke with the constant lipsmacking, unbearable lol.

  • @denzeltadi
    @denzeltadi 4 месяца назад +8

    I LOVE AFRICA TWIN SMOKEY❤🔥🔥🔥