Oh my God!!! I was finding your videos and couldn’t find them. Thank God the Algortihm threw me here back again!! Its always a healthy feeling watching your workshop
Thank you so much for your videos!!! I’m a bit “older” but still enjoy riding and my husband always took care of our Goldwing. Your videos have been a lifesaver!!! Thank you so much!!!!!
Thank you Judy for watching. Like you I very much like riding but I’m so busy I haven’t been out this summer. To many irons in the fire lol. I appreciate your kind comments. Have a great weekend, ride safe and God bless. Cheers……..Paul
Very cool videos! I'm stoked to get my own GL1800 at some point. A note: dielectric grease is excellent at insulating - it's perfect for keeping water and junk out of electrical junctions. It's great at stopping the flow of electrons - it's an insulator. Using it on the spark plug boots/ribs (i.e. NOT on the terminal, where electricity needs to flow to the electrode) will help them separate in the future - this is recommended by many makers and technicians. However... Unfortunately, the threads of the spark plug are in the direct current path for ground on the plugs - impeding electrical flow can cause problems from poor performance to engine damage. Anti-sieze would be better. HOWEVER, any lubricant can lead to over-torquing, which can lead to stripping threads on the soft aluminum blocks. Use on the threads at your peril - NGK recommends against lube on the threads, for one.
Just one concern here. NGK presently recommends installing their plugs dry as any applied lubricant can allow the plug to be over torqued by as much as 20%. Not a good thing with aluminum heads. NGK goes on to day the plugs are coated to prevent seizing. Other than this, I generally find your videos to be quite helpful!
Being a retired GM and Honda tech and living it a very corrosive environment on a rock out in the middle of the North Atlantic (Newfoundland) this is the way we do it. If you don’t do it this way here those plugs will not come out if installed dry. Do what ever your comfortable with. This way has worked for all our vehicle and motorcycle customers for the last 30 years. Thanks for watching.
Great bike Robert. You’ll never get the smile off your face after you ride that beast. If you have any questions just ask. Thanks for watching. Ride safe bud.
Hi Paul, thanks for a great video, I have a very old tube Die-electric grease that will be used much more often, thanks for the tip, and maybe I will even buy a new tube, Take care.
Great video Paul and Kathy, I have to take the whole bike apart to get to my sparkplugs on the Triumph Trophy, I Drop it off at the dealers for this type of work, because I have zero patience. Hello from your neighbors in Alberta, safe riding this season :-)
Well the wings air filter is about the same to change as your plugs lol. Only do what your comfortable doing bud. Thanks for watching and stay safe over there. Happy Canada Day. Ride safe.
Thanks Bryan. There's many versions of the story on the bell for sure. There's another one I like that stats the bell is put on a bike so that when it rings it reminds us of our fallen riders.
I've heard that version as well. I miss my bike but there's no one of my vintage to ride with anymore in combination with obligations to my father, family and dog (and many days I prefer that in reverse order of precedence). ;-)
I don't know if I could not have a bike. Even the short ride I took to do this video felt so good but I know life can get complicated at times. Hope all is well.
I definitely enjoy watching your videos. I was trying to do my plugs but the 18 mm deep socket I have would not fit in the hole where the plug is. It’s a six point socket. I’m assuming I need an 18 mm thin walled Socket. Are the 12 point sockets generally thinner than the six point?
could you tell me how tall the engine is? id like to know because I want to use the gl1800 in my honda acty van! and I need a lower profile engine to do so.
Greetings and thanks for the tutorial....the top cover is also simply unscrewing and screwing the same as the one below? I have to change both, it has deteriorated over the years
Great video, thanks. I have a 13, F6B, Cobra 626 exhaust, torgue loopz, cat delete. Midwest riding, not high speed. Would you stay with stock, std plugs?
We call the Hex key an Allan Key its funny on how much we are the same but Different i get mine done by my Mechanic .as he checks the whole bike out as well.cheers .How do you work with Gloves on i hate working with them on . I have my Bell on been safe all these years .
Just a short comment about your road demon bell. I think that may be a carryover from the Harley days - where they are necessary (to protect you from parts that fall off the Harleys and bounce up from the road to bite you) and unnoticed (anyone who rides a Harley would never notice that little bell ringing - even after the bike was shutdown).. However with the Goldwing the bouncing parts are unheard of, and that constant little ringing bell was driving me nuts. I had to remove mine.. Thanx for the video and specs.
Well that's a story I haven't heard before lol but I have to admit that I like Harley's too. Some of my good friends ride Harley's and are great people. Ive never seen a motorcycle that I haven't liked. Ride safe.
Jim there's a little bit more involved with the GL1500 but it's not a bad job. Here's a link that will get you though it. Hope this helps......Paul www.goldwingfacts.com/forums/2-goldwing-technical-forum/605569-spark-plugs.html
Paul, as you know I have a new truck now 12mnths old and I just found out I cannot buy a full workshop manual for it! I rang the dealer first who put me on to haynes books who do all the manuals her in Australia and they don't have one. Apparently Nissan keep all their workshop manuals on their mainframe computer as a pdf that all dealers use. I have servicing coming up and won't know torque values etc oh man.
I was a Honda tech for many years and I always go by the manufacturer’s specs of the brand parts specs. That said this video was produced 7 years ago and I really can’t remember what I did 7 days ago so who knows lol. Thanks for watching. Ride safe.
What's about NGK Iridium tipped plugs? Do they have a better lifetime than original one, that must be changed every 16 K miles? A good idea to use a rubber hose to begin the screwing of plugs and avoid crosstreading them; I do it since a have motorcycles.
I'd also like to know. I have purchased Iridium's before for other bikes and they are definitely more expensive. Are they worth the cost for any bike and, in this case, especially the Wing?
I actually have a question about spark plugs. I was driving a 2011 ford 350 cube van 250k (ish) original plugs could one of the plugs blow out of the engine just because of too high acceleration ( Heavy Foot) or was it bound to happen anyways. And Also could having only 4 or 6 of 10 spark plugs replaced have anything to do with a plug popping
I’ve seen spark plugs rust out to the point where the outer casing corroded so bad it blowed out the the plugs ceramic and all was left in the head was the threaded portion and I used a little heat and a bolt extraction tool to remove it. I’ve also seen plugs blowed out that was caused by defected threads in the head and I repaired it via helicoil insert. One time I seen one blow out simply because the installer didn’t install them tight enough.
I’d wait for at least 30K before changing but mother Honda says sooner which is a total waste of money. I changed mine closer to 40 K an the ones I removed were in perfect shape. Ride safe.
You need to retrieve the trouble code first. Having the trouble code will point you to the trouble area. Please check out this link for more info. goldwingdocs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4239
Hi Paul & Kathy! Have you ever taken the valve covers off? A recent purchase of a 2004 GL1800A (my second GL1800A, ), I swear the previous owner must have lived under the sea (don't know him, purchased at a dealer who got the bike in an auction) . Every nut & bolt is either rusted or crusty! Also most all exposed aluminum filthy & pitted (previous owner obviously never cleaned the bike), I put a new rear wheel and aluminum polish w polishing cone of front wheel. My next step is to replace the valve covers - have you had these off before? I see some on eBay from China but I will probably bite the bullet and get a set from Honda.
I've had many off and never seen that. I suspect you might have yourself a flood bike. One that's been under water for awhile then all the fluids were changed but the corrosion remained. I live in a very moisture filled area and have never seen what you have described. You might want to check the rear def oil and see if there's any signs of that crap in there. The fluid should be clear and not milky looking.
Paul & Kathy Short Texas won't let a dealership sell a flood title, unless the owner never tried to make an insurance claim. It looks like it just was never cleaned. Brake dust and road grime like I have never seen before. Honda shows both previous owners are in Texas, and I am close enough to the coast for salt. Unlike what I dealt with in Chicago with my last GL1800 and the road salt. I have cleaned and replaced most chrome and chromed plastic parts, and buffed out the shocks & front end. The valve covers are next, but I want to replace them rather than buffing.
Paul & Kathy Short I changed oil & filter (always fresh crush washer) - no signs of water and correct amount was drained. Changed all brake & clutch fluid by dealer while performing brake recall - previous service did NOT understand what the sight glass was for: filled to the brim. Fresh Honda brakes all the way around also. New bottle of 80W90 Hypoid oil and a turkey baster for a rear end change is standing by.
Paul & Kathy Short And need to change the air filter too. I put a new set of tires on - but the dealer put stick-on wheel weights on! After spending all that time buffing and polishing the wheels - grrr!
Personally I prefer stick on weights. The hammer on ones can damage the rim. My advice to anyone owning anything is to obtain a service manual on the machine. It will pay for itself on the first repair.
Legend has it that there are evil mischievous creatures lurking on our road ways and praying on the unsuspecting biker. They latch themselves to our motorcycles, causing untold devastation and mechanical problems. But there is one way to defend yourself from these horrible little monsters. Attaching a small bell to your bike and hanging it very low to the ground is said to trap these beast inside for all eternity where the constant ringing will drive them crazy. The legend also goes on to say that the bell holds twice as much power if given by a close friend or family member.
Have you ever opened up the transmission of the GL1800? My ‘07 GL1800 has recently lost 5th gear, and my local Honda Dealership refuses to work on ANY Honda over 10 years old, and the Honda Powersports Company only tells me to locate my local dealership, which is futile, since there is only the ONE local Honda Dealership on my island, in Hawaii, who is refusing to work on my bike! I have the Service Manual, but it is not as exhaustive as I would’ve liked, in order to attempt a transmission repair!
Sorry to hear about your issues. I’ve seen transmission issues in the past that were mostly caused by running boards with heel/toe lever and putting to much force on the inner shift forks. That said, it is a very detailed repair and requires a week in labour, a very good technician and deep pockets. I’m on an island as well (Newfoundland) and I highly doubt any of the dealers here would tackle it. I worked at the dealership level in the past and I’d do my own if I had to but it would take me months doing it because of my work schedule. There has to be someone there that could do it, you just need to find them.
+Paul Short I'm just used to something with half the displacement, a 1/3 the cylinders, a whole lot more power and under 400lbs. Pulls like a train, no. Pulls like the space shuttle.
Differant bikes for differant a style of riding. Not even close in comparison. Kathy would not enjoy being on the back of yours. A trip to Costco which is an hour away would mean little room to bring things back. We like the quiet sound of ours and the stereo. We have abs, fuel injection, reverse and cruise. We have an internal head set for talking to each other. My back wouldn't take 15 minutes riding on yours leaned over. Ours can travel twice as fast as the noted speed limit on the highway and that's plenty of speed for us. Now let's see a video of yours if you will.
Hello I really follow you on your channel my question is if you can help me How to connet the lights color yellow that are above the parte where the spark plugs. thanks i await your response my name is Fernando Rivera
Or "KISS" Keep It Simple Stupid. I know, I know, I'm not suppose to call people stupid. I'm a Manager/Maintenance person in a mobile home park in Los Angeles, Ca. My shop has all my battery operated tools and my maintenance truck has all my hand tools. It's a lot easier stuffing your pockets with hand tools than it is carry a battery operated drill/screw drive with extra batteries. Thanks Paul for another great video. Dennis
Exactly. I still like the feel of hand tools too. Battery operated stuff can apply to much torque to small bolts running the threads as well. I still enjoy using the hand tools. Nice to know you do too.
With threads in (I'm assuming) aluminum, a hand tool can save you from ripping out threads on seized hardware, especially hardware that small. A power tool would have the threads gone before you even knew it was seized. Sometimes slower is faster.
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Oh my God!!!
I was finding your videos and couldn’t find them.
Thank God the Algortihm threw me here back again!!
Its always a healthy feeling watching your workshop
Thank you Robert. Glad you found us again. Hope you’re doing well. Happy Easter.
Thank you so much for your videos!!! I’m a bit “older” but still enjoy riding and my husband always took care of our Goldwing. Your videos have been a lifesaver!!! Thank you so much!!!!!
Thank you Judy for watching. Like you I very much like riding but I’m so busy I haven’t been out this summer. To many irons in the fire lol. I appreciate your kind comments. Have a great weekend, ride safe and God bless.
Cheers……..Paul
Just bought a GL1800, 2005 today with 33,000 miles. Looking forward to learning about it, your videos are terrific!! Jerry in Florida, USA
Very cool videos! I'm stoked to get my own GL1800 at some point.
A note: dielectric grease is excellent at insulating - it's perfect for keeping water and junk out of electrical junctions. It's great at stopping the flow of electrons - it's an insulator. Using it on the spark plug boots/ribs (i.e. NOT on the terminal, where electricity needs to flow to the electrode) will help them separate in the future - this is recommended by many makers and technicians. However...
Unfortunately, the threads of the spark plug are in the direct current path for ground on the plugs - impeding electrical flow can cause problems from poor performance to engine damage. Anti-sieze would be better. HOWEVER, any lubricant can lead to over-torquing, which can lead to stripping threads on the soft aluminum blocks.
Use on the threads at your peril - NGK recommends against lube on the threads, for one.
I appreciate your knowledge, and I admire your ability to squat as steadily as you do!
Just one concern here. NGK presently recommends installing their plugs dry as any applied lubricant can allow the plug to be over torqued by as much as 20%. Not a good thing with aluminum heads. NGK goes on to day the plugs are coated to prevent seizing. Other than this, I generally find your videos to be quite helpful!
Being a retired GM and Honda tech and living it a very corrosive environment on a rock out in the middle of the North Atlantic (Newfoundland) this is the way we do it. If you don’t do it this way here those plugs will not come out if installed dry. Do what ever your comfortable with. This way has worked for all our vehicle and motorcycle customers for the last 30 years. Thanks for watching.
Thanks, that was easy and clear... and as usual you two are funny together. I just wish the airlifted replacement was this easy!
Thanks for all the info.I am getting my first Goldwing on 04/07 18 used 2002 model 63,000 miles..GOD Bless you both..Robert in Mississippi.
Great bike Robert. You’ll never get the smile off your face after you ride that beast. If you have any questions just ask. Thanks for watching. Ride safe bud.
Great Video. You always explain things so well and you add common sense ways to improve the job! Thanks to you and the "wifey".
Thank YOU for watching. Much appreciated. Ride safe.
I think your videos are awesome and very helpful keep up the good work folks maybe meet you guys on the road some time. Goldwings are awesome
Great video - Got my "bell" from a good buddy "Paul Short". Installed and ready to ride. Thanks Paul for all you do!
Your welcome my friend. You won't see any Road demons with that bell. Thanks for watching.
I learn so much from your videos. Thanks.
I love your videos. Thanks so much for the tutorial. You are blessed to have such a wonderful wife.
Thank you Paul, excellent, good reviews.
Great to see im not the only one who has the lift but works on the ground.....
I’ve always heard the term road gremlins but either way we’re covered. Great video. Much appreciated!! Ride safe!!
I’ve heard them called road gremlins and road demon’s. Either way I’ve never seen one with the bell on lol. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
Hi Paul, thanks for a great video, I have a very old tube Die-electric grease that will be used much more often, thanks for the tip, and maybe I will even buy a new tube, Take care.
It's great stuff. I use it all the time.
Great vid guys. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe guys
Very nice! Thank you!
Another great video.
Great video Paul and Kathy, I have to take the whole bike apart to get to my sparkplugs on the Triumph Trophy, I Drop it off at the dealers for this type of work, because I have zero patience. Hello from your neighbors in Alberta, safe riding this season :-)
Well the wings air filter is about the same to change as your plugs lol. Only do what your comfortable doing bud. Thanks for watching and stay safe over there. Happy Canada Day. Ride safe.
Thanks for sharing this tutorial!
Kindly welcome. Ride safe.
I never saw the plugs on a Goldwing, Nice work using the torque wrench and dielectric grease on the boots.
Thanks.
Guardian bells work like a charm (pun intended).
I've got my story and I'm sure many others have theirs.
Great video by the way.
Thanks Bryan. There's many versions of the story on the bell for sure. There's another one I like that stats the bell is put on a bike so that when it rings it reminds us of our fallen riders.
I've heard that version as well. I miss my bike but there's no one of my vintage to ride with anymore in combination with obligations to my father, family and dog (and many days I prefer that in reverse order of precedence). ;-)
I don't know if I could not have a bike. Even the short ride I took to do this video felt so good but I know life can get complicated at times. Hope all is well.
Super helpful! Thanks so much!
You're so welcome!
I definitely enjoy watching your videos. I was trying to do my plugs but the 18 mm deep socket I have would not fit in the hole where the plug is. It’s a six point socket. I’m assuming I need an 18 mm thin walled Socket. Are the 12 point sockets generally thinner than the six point?
could you tell me how tall the engine is? id like to know because I want to use the gl1800 in my honda acty van! and I need a lower profile engine to do so.
Greetings and thanks for the tutorial....the top cover is also simply unscrewing and screwing the same as the one below? I have to change both, it has deteriorated over the years
Great video, thanks. I have a 13, F6B, Cobra 626 exhaust, torgue loopz, cat delete. Midwest riding, not high speed. Would you stay with stock, std plugs?
easy Thanks for Tutorial
Thank you for watching. Ride safe.
We call the Hex key an Allan Key its funny on how much we are the same but Different i get mine done by my Mechanic .as he checks the whole bike out as well.cheers .How do you work with Gloves on i hate working with them on .
I have my Bell on been safe all these years .
great video. Did you ever do valve adjustment?
Paul do you do complete DVD I live in the UK and teach motorcycle and car engineering I have a gl 1500 and I find your demo very interesting
Just a short comment about your road demon bell. I think that may be a carryover from the Harley days - where they are necessary (to protect you from parts that fall off the Harleys and bounce up from the road to bite you) and unnoticed (anyone who rides a Harley would never notice that little bell ringing - even after the bike was shutdown).. However with the Goldwing the bouncing parts are unheard of, and that constant little ringing bell was driving me nuts.
I had to remove mine..
Thanx for the video and specs.
Well that's a story I haven't heard before lol but I have to admit that I like Harley's too. Some of my good friends ride Harley's and are great people. Ive never seen a motorcycle that I haven't liked. Ride safe.
Beautiful Bike..
Thank you very much.
Paul..do you have a video changing the plugs on a gl 1500? Im wondering if the engine guard needs to come off or we just wiggle around behind it?
Jim there's a little bit more involved with the GL1500 but it's not a bad job. Here's a link that will get you though it. Hope this helps......Paul
www.goldwingfacts.com/forums/2-goldwing-technical-forum/605569-spark-plugs.html
I love those highway pegs
Thanks !
Welcome!
How do you know WHEN you should change the spark plugs?
I just bought a 2009 and have yet to change the spark plugs and oil.. :)
Nice vid again guys oh and Luc. atb
Thanks Ken.
We call them gremlin bells. Got to have them.
I bought a kit from Amazon and they sent the cold-weather plugs. I live in Dallas and it’s 100°
do you think it affect the mileage/performance?
If it’s not cold there then you have your answer. Don’t use them .
Paul, as you know I have a new truck now 12mnths old and I just found out I cannot buy a full workshop manual for it! I rang the dealer first who put me on to haynes books who do all the manuals her in Australia and they don't have one. Apparently Nissan keep all their workshop manuals on their mainframe computer as a pdf that all dealers use. I have servicing coming up and won't know torque values etc oh man.
Hey guys what state are you in? Do you service other peoples Goldwings? Or just your own?
learned a few things there. Onya.
Thanks for the video. Curious why you didn't gap to say ~0.040, since 0.043 was the very outside range of within spec.
I was a Honda tech for many years and I always go by the manufacturer’s specs of the brand parts specs. That said this video was produced 7 years ago and I really can’t remember what I did 7 days ago so who knows lol. Thanks for watching. Ride safe.
What's about NGK Iridium tipped plugs? Do they have a better lifetime than original one, that must be changed every 16 K miles? A good idea to use a rubber hose to begin the screwing of plugs and avoid crosstreading them; I do it since a have motorcycles.
I'd also like to know. I have purchased Iridium's before for other bikes and they are definitely more expensive. Are they worth the cost for any bike and, in this case, especially the Wing?
I actually have a question about spark plugs. I was driving a 2011 ford 350 cube van 250k (ish) original plugs could one of the plugs blow out of the engine just because of too high acceleration ( Heavy Foot) or was it bound to happen anyways. And Also could having only 4 or 6 of 10 spark plugs replaced have anything to do with a plug popping
I’ve seen spark plugs rust out to the point where the outer casing corroded so bad it blowed out the the plugs ceramic and all was left in the head was the threaded portion and I used a little heat and a bolt extraction tool to remove it. I’ve also seen plugs blowed out that was caused by defected threads in the head and I repaired it via helicoil insert. One time I seen one blow out simply because the installer didn’t install them tight enough.
Paul , how many miles are you changing your plugs at? I have the same year and color as you ! I still have the original plugs in mine at 21,000 miles.
I changed mine at around that interval. They are easy to change, not expensive so I did it for the peace of mind aspect of it. Ride safe.
Great video. What's a good repair manual good a 2001 Gl 1800 ABS?
The OEM Honda manual. Get it at your Honda dealer.
good I'm new on this bike you can tell me where is the fi a plug of obd2 thank you. Goldwing2002
Hi. Can i aske you where you got the highway pegs?
Sure. Bought them at the Honda dealer. They are made by Kuryakyn. Ride safe 👍
How often do you change the plugs?
I’d wait for at least 30K before changing but mother Honda says sooner which is a total waste of money. I changed mine closer to 40 K an the ones I removed were in perfect shape. Ride safe.
where can i get a copy of that manual!?!?
I bought mine at the Honda dealership.
I have a problem with bike goldwing model 2004 size 1800 fi what a problem if please
You need to retrieve the trouble code first. Having the trouble code will point you to the trouble area. Please check out this link for more info. goldwingdocs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4239
Hi Paul & Kathy! Have you ever taken the valve covers off?
A recent purchase of a 2004 GL1800A (my second GL1800A, ), I swear the previous owner must have lived under the sea (don't know him, purchased at a dealer who got the bike in an auction) . Every nut & bolt is either rusted or crusty! Also most all exposed aluminum filthy & pitted (previous owner obviously never cleaned the bike), I put a new rear wheel and aluminum polish w polishing cone of front wheel. My next step is to replace the valve covers - have you had these off before? I see some on eBay from China but I will probably bite the bullet and get a set from Honda.
I've had many off and never seen that. I suspect you might have yourself a flood bike. One that's been under water for awhile then all the fluids were changed but the corrosion remained. I live in a very moisture filled area and have never seen what you have described. You might want to check the rear def oil and see if there's any signs of that crap in there. The fluid should be clear and not milky looking.
Paul & Kathy Short Texas won't let a dealership sell a flood title, unless the owner never tried to make an insurance claim. It looks like it just was never cleaned. Brake dust and road grime like I have never seen before. Honda shows both previous owners are in Texas, and I am close enough to the coast for salt. Unlike what I dealt with in Chicago with my last GL1800 and the road salt.
I have cleaned and replaced most chrome and chromed plastic parts, and buffed out the shocks & front end. The valve covers are next, but I want to replace them rather than buffing.
Paul & Kathy Short I changed oil & filter (always fresh crush washer) - no signs of water and correct amount was drained. Changed all brake & clutch fluid by dealer while performing brake recall - previous service did NOT understand what the sight glass was for: filled to the brim. Fresh Honda brakes all the way around also. New bottle of 80W90 Hypoid oil and a turkey baster for a rear end change is standing by.
Paul & Kathy Short And need to change the air filter too. I put a new set of tires on - but the dealer put stick-on wheel weights on! After spending all that time buffing and polishing the wheels - grrr!
Personally I prefer stick on weights. The hammer on ones can damage the rim. My advice to anyone owning anything is to obtain a service manual on the machine. It will pay for itself on the first repair.
What do u mean by road demons?
Legend has it that there are evil mischievous creatures lurking on our road ways and praying on the unsuspecting biker. They latch themselves to our motorcycles, causing untold devastation and mechanical problems. But there is one way to defend yourself from these horrible little monsters. Attaching a small bell to your bike and hanging it very low to the ground is said to trap these beast inside for all eternity where the constant ringing will drive them crazy. The legend also goes on to say that the bell holds twice as much power if given by a close friend or family member.
Have you ever opened up the transmission of the GL1800? My ‘07 GL1800 has recently lost 5th gear, and my local Honda Dealership refuses to work on ANY Honda over 10 years old, and the Honda Powersports Company only tells me to locate my local dealership, which is futile, since there is only the ONE local Honda Dealership on my island, in Hawaii, who is refusing to work on my bike! I have the Service Manual, but it is not as exhaustive as I would’ve liked, in order to attempt a transmission repair!
Sorry to hear about your issues. I’ve seen transmission issues in the past that were mostly caused by running boards with heel/toe lever and putting to much force on the inner shift forks. That said, it is a very detailed repair and requires a week in labour, a very good technician and deep pockets. I’m on an island as well (Newfoundland) and I highly doubt any of the dealers here would tackle it. I worked at the dealership level in the past and I’d do my own if I had to but it would take me months doing it because of my work schedule. There has to be someone there that could do it, you just need to find them.
how about re gapping and cleaning old plugs , ???
Sure you could but I like to put in a fresh set and go riding 👍
Ok, gotta ask. 1800cc... What's the HP rating on the GoldWing?
118 hp.
Guess I'm spoiled by the Aprilia. I expected more.
These wings pull like a train even pulling a trailer. Some countries use them for tow trucks. I'd get another tomorrow if I needed another bike.
+Paul Short I'm just used to something with half the displacement, a 1/3 the cylinders, a whole lot more power and under 400lbs. Pulls like a train, no. Pulls like the space shuttle.
Differant bikes for differant a style of riding. Not even close in comparison. Kathy would not enjoy being on the back of yours. A trip to Costco which is an hour away would mean little room to bring things back. We like the quiet sound of ours and the stereo. We have abs, fuel injection, reverse and cruise. We have an internal head set for talking to each other. My back wouldn't take 15 minutes riding on yours leaned over. Ours can travel twice as fast as the noted speed limit on the highway and that's plenty of speed for us. Now let's see a video of yours if you will.
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Hello I really follow you on your channel my question is if you can help me How to connet the lights color yellow that are above the parte where the spark plugs. thanks i await your response my name is Fernando Rivera
Why are you not ohming the plugs to see if they are bad out of the box?
You silly silly boy. 🤨
did you see a road demon before you put the bell on lol
Yes I did.
the mother in law doesn't count lol
Is that a subaru boxer engine lol?
Lol. It sure looks like one.
2:45 You've got a whole passel of battery powered impacts and screwdrivers and such, why use a speed wrench crank to remove?
Because I want to show that I still like to use everyday tools that most people own.
Or "KISS" Keep It Simple Stupid. I know, I know, I'm not suppose to call people stupid. I'm a Manager/Maintenance person in a mobile home park in Los Angeles, Ca. My shop has all my battery operated tools and my maintenance truck has all my hand tools. It's a lot easier stuffing your pockets with hand tools than it is carry a battery operated drill/screw drive with extra batteries.
Thanks Paul for another great video.
Dennis
Exactly. I still like the feel of hand tools too. Battery operated stuff can apply to much torque to small bolts running the threads as well. I still enjoy using the hand tools. Nice to know you do too.
With threads in (I'm assuming) aluminum, a hand tool can save you from ripping out threads on seized hardware, especially hardware that small. A power tool would have the threads gone before you even knew it was seized. Sometimes slower is faster.
I like speed cranks, but in this day of flat rate billing it doesn't seem to be the normal.
Would you not put anti seize compound on the threads.
Here’s someth8ng for you to read on the topic 👍
agradetools.com/be-confident-with-anti-seize-how-to-use-the-right-anti-seize-like-a-boss/
Road demons? You mean like that moose you about hit with the Mustang? ;-) You want I should send you a bell for it?
No that moose was a road monster lol.
LOL!!
LOL
Just add 1 little comment I think it's more important to have a pretty woman give it to you. I have mom bails but only have to hang on the bike.