Background video on my 20+ year history with this amazing motorcycle, known as the GL1500 GoldWing! Bought it with 4,000 miles and now she has 170,000 miles, with no end in sight!! #GoldWing #1500 #Review
Thanks! Couldn't agree more! Getting ready to take a 3-day up and 4-day back trip to Canada next week and couldn't be any more confident in that Wing! I may be tore up, but the Wing will be fine......LOL
@@Hi.Tech.Redneck I'm going to give a trip video a try, but I've never taken on anything that big yet, so hopefully all goes well. Keeping as close to the Rockies as I can on the trip back so I definitely want to document that beautiful ride!!
Got a '91 Aspencade, I still say the boxy 1500 model still the best looking bike out of all GW models! Never mistake them on the road, unique look! Great video👍
Thanks for the comments...........really enjoy getting them and hearing from other GoldWing owners! And I'm biased, but I agree with you on what a great looking.....and performing....bike they are. I just took a 6-day (round trip) ride to Canada and turned 170,000 miles while doing it...and except for the cruise control not wanting to work...for the first time ever...all else went pretty smooth. Toward the end my gas mileage took a dump down to 25mpg, but I probably just got some bad gas or junk in the carbs. Did a quick tuneup after the ride and it's back up to 40+ mpg again. How long have you had yours?
@@twobikesandadrone 9 years, only 59k on clock, pale blue. UK rider here so love the unparalleled weather protection it provides! It just goes and goes though, always wanted one, finally purchased at 47 yrs old and will never upgrade. Pain for certain mechanical jobs ie back wheel etc, but that's the price for storage and protection I suppose! Great bikes, safe riding!😎
@@paulcolville5972 Yep, getting that back wheel off is a bit challenging, but those side boxes come off pretty easy, the more you do it right? I like to think that it's all part of bonding with the bike!! Safe travels!!
@@twobikesandadrone About 4 years now. It's in great shape with 70k on it but I'm getting a little worried about long trips because of it's age. I'm going to have to test ride the new Wing this year and see how I like it.
@@pedlpower If it’s being maintained well, you can feel confident taking it anywhere!! I took a 3-day trip last summer up to Edmonton Canada and chose the Wing over my brand new R1250GS! Without hesitation! Not gonna lie though…a new Wing would be nice!!
I enjoy your videos. I have a 1986 1200 aspencade that I found last year. It has 32000 kms on it. It was in great shape other than the windshield and tires and of course the timing belts. It had been owned by a farmer who had it stored in a heated garage even the carbs were drained, No rust. I just polished everything stripped down and cleaned everything. It now looks like new. I don't ride very far but sure do like it. I love goldwings to. I had previously owned a 1982 aspencade. put lots of miles on it. Enjoy your wing and stay safe.
Always nice to hear when someone says they enjoy the videos...so thanks for that!! As you heard on the video, it was a 1200 that turned me into a GoldWinger, so I'm sure you're enjoying yours as well. Do you find there's much difference between the '82 1100 and the '86 1200?
@@twobikesandadrone I can't really remember how the 1200 compares to the 1100 because I haven't had the 1892 aspencade for many years. I do know that I had no issues with the 1100 other than regular maintenance including tires and timing belts. I put on only 96000 kms on it. It was a great bike. I think the 1200 handles a little better and rides nicer but I could be wrong. Prior to buying my 1200 I had a 1800 vtx, I know the vtx has a lot more power than the 1200. But I like the look of the 1200 and the ride of the 1200 much better. You can't beat a Honda if you take care of them.
The seat ripped on my 1990 and if the seat got wet, I got an involuntary enema, so instead of paying $300.00 for a used seat , I went to Joan fabrics and bought some vinyl material for $10.00 and wrapped it around and stapled it on the bottom.
Adapt, Improvise, and Overcome!! I'm sure I'll wear this seat out as well, and there's no way I'll get lucky a third time with a new seat. Might just end up doing the same thing as you!!
Thanks! Need to replace the tires and do some other minor maintenance to the Wing, but hopefully she'll be back on the road soon and I can get her back on the channel. If you're a Goldwing owner or having any ideas for future videos don't hesitate to make suggestions. And thanks for subscribing....I'll try to make it worth your while!!
Thanks! Audio wasn’t great but I had a lot of video to work with, that’s for sure!! Haven’t ridden her much since that trip, after buying a new GS, but just got some new rubber on her, so I plan to ride her a lot more now!
And I'm a GoldWing guy and like Harleys!! All is right with the world!! 😄 Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out some of my R1250GS videos as well! If you're anything like me, you may have been missing out on a whole new world of motorcycling........the world of Adventure bikes!!
I have an 89 too and I love it. I bought a 2015 brand new but I like the 89 just as much if not more. I keep tags on both so I can take whichever when I go on trips.
Check the vacuum lines the best you can, especially the ones close to the spark plugs which can dry out quicker. Good time to replace the cruise and sub-air filters as well. All the hard work will pay off for sure. Such a great bike!!!
What a deal!!!! Would love to see some pictures of what it looked like when you got it....not that it matters!! That's the best $250 you'll ever spend for sure!!
I really enjoyed another 1500 owner review. I took an 1800 for a ride and kept the 15 love the Cadillac of Bikes. Btw Indian and Harley and others have heavier Bikes. Jim "The Bike Whisperer" in Outback Australia. Thanks man.
I’m a little scared to test ride any of the 1800s, but then again, there’s no reason to look at those since I love my 1500!! How long have you had your 1500?
just bought a 89 wing, 75K on her and in great condition. Has original timing belts so I am not going to ride her till I do the belts, thx for a great video!
Congrats on the purchase!! If you haven't already, get yourself a Honda Service manual since that will make it easier to do any maintenance. I’ve never been brave enough to do the belts myself….not sure why that is, since I’ve done so many other things on her. Have you owned a GoldWing before?
I owned a 77’ first gen(last year for the backup kickstarter) and 2 GL1200 and have a hankering for the 1500. What is your take on doing the belts? How many times have you done it over the past 20 years? Cheers 🍻🍻
Just found your video and it's a great review. I have the same year and color Wing, rode it last year from Wisconsin to Wyoming to California and back to Wisconsin and had zero problems. Only thing was that I lost the radio cover that flew of somewhere in Utah.
That sounds like a great ride, but it's too bad about the radio cover. I haven't thought about my cover for a very long time and would give it to you if I knew where it was. I'll keep an eye out though! I just did a ride to Canada and back on the Wing, so take a look at those videos if you get really bored....LOL
Aussie biker here,these GL 1500 are not that common here in Australia as the US as they were a very expensive machine to buy.The second hand ones these day still fetch big money,$9000 to $12000 aud for one in very goog condition.Mine is a mint '96 Aspencade in Pearl Magenta with 89,000 km. Best bike I've ever had.
That’s very interesting about their value there in Australia! They are great bikes that is for sure, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy yours as well for many years…and km!!
Thanks....and congrats on your NEW GoldWing!! As you heard, it was a 1200 that turned me into a GoldWing guy, so I think you'll be very happy with it! Safe travels!!
Sorry about the late reply......missed it somehow! Thanks for the compliment and I will do my best to get more Wing stuff on here! Anything specific that you'd like to see, or not that picky?
@@twobikesandadrone Maybe some gravel or Backcountry roads. Just testing it's capabilities in all sorts of conditions. I got mine on March 01. and am planning to ride it to the North Cape.... :D
@@danield7521 I'll probably hit some backcountry roads for sure, but I doubt I'll do any dirt/gravel with it, since I have the GS for that stuff. But ya never know, since I don't mind getting lost on occasion!!
This 33-year-old Wing is such a great bike......I can only imagine how much better the newer ones must even be. I'm way too biased, but I truly think that everyone should own a GoldWing......LOL
- Beautiful bike! Am with you, nothing like my 2nd hand Wing (‘95 GL1500SE, 100,000mi.)! Mine is Candy Red & still looks nice considering age. Dealer’s Svc Mgr complements me on how clean she is. Am doing maintenance I can (w/RU-vid help) as fewer shops will work on older Wings now days. Suppose I’ll have to fabricate replacement accordion rubber rear footrest riser covers. That and a couple small gravel dings only appearance flaws. Enjoyed your post! The 4 wheelers a real hazard anymore, so stay safe!
Thanks for stopping in and commenting! I'm not a mechanic by any means, but that shop manual is pretty easy to follow, and like you said, you can find a lot of help on RU-vid as well. If you haven't had your cruise and sub-air filters looked at recently, be sure and do that. Have you changed out your timing belt yet? Had a mechanic tell me to do it every 10 years or 100,000 miles....whichever comes first. I think it's time you upload some videos of your own too, so we can all see it!!!! Please let me know if you do that!
Greetings, As always another excellent detailed video 🇺🇸🎉🍾🇺🇸 Did you do any major mechanical work? Thank you so much for assisting me. Keep producing more videos.
I've had this Wing for 23 years and the only major thing I've had to do is to replace the universal joint, between the drive shaft and the engine. While I had it apart to do that job, I noticed that the splines on the driveshaft were slightly worn, so I replaced that as well, but I don't think it was absolutely necessary. But I had it apart already, so it was a good time to do that. I also had to replace the steering head bearing, which had caused the front end to wobble at low speeds. Other than that, it has only required the normal things that wear out like fork seals, brake pads, timing belts, plugs, fuel filters, cruise and sub-air filters. I chose to replace the front springs, and rear shock with the Progressive brand springs and shock, and I also replaced the brake lines with steel braided lines. I think that's about it.....LOL Thanks for leaving a comment! It's always good to hear from people who have watched any of my videos.
I appreciate you leaving a comment and saying that and feel the same way about Harleys! We’re all lucky enough to have bikes to ride, no matter what they are right?!
@@louieysursa5996 I’m biased, but just consider an R1250GS. Most people think they’re too big, but for us big street bike riders, they really aren’t. Expensive Yes…..Too Big No.
Yes indeed!!! I’ve often thought that I’ll trike mine out at some point, but that could be 10-15 years down the road. Might not be able to find a 1500 kit by then….LOL
@@woodturningartbyhabeebasad1020 I’ve also seen some videos with some small retractable wheels that operate at lower speeds. I like that idea even more than a trike!
That was a few years ago but I'll do my best....LOL I think it just started making some strange noises, so I hit the various discussion boards online and it made sense to most that it was the u-joint, even though they rarely fail. There was some sort of special tool that I needed for the swingarm I think, and one of the fellow GoldWingers on the board offered to send me one to use.....and did just that. Is that cool or what? I can't remember just how difficult of a job it was, but I'm a shade tree mechanic at best, and with the help of my factory service manual I was able to get through it. And once I pulled it out, it most definitely was bad, since it rotated in one direction fairly smoothly, and not nearly as well in the other. That was at around 138,000 miles btw. I noticed while I had it all apart that the driveshaft splines were a little worn, so I got another one off eBay since it was all apart anyway. That's about it.
Thanks!! Not sure how much work you do on yours but I have a couple maintenance videos I did after my Canada trip that might have a couple new ideas for you? I’m not a mechanic but I’ve done a lot to her over the past 20 years, and tried to pass on some hints in those videos.
I've had them done twice and was told by a longtime GoldWing mechanic that they should be done every 100K miles or 10 years, whichever comes first. I'm not sure if that's what everyone thinks, but it sounds pretty reasonable to me, so that's what I've gone with.
Have the exact bike just picked it up been sitting up and think I need ta go threw the carbs did you ever have ta rebuild the carbs on your goldwing?? Like the story on your bike very cool have owned several of these bikes there great!!! Also have a 1800 what a beast lol 😆
The second owner had them rebuilt because it sat for 10 yrs, and about 7 years after I got it, it started running rough, and I got them rebuilt. But not since then, which has been 16 yrs. Sea Foam is always a good place to start, but you may have some vacuum hose issues depending on how long it sat. I’ve never ridden an 1800!! Do the 1500s have a significantly smoother ride like I’ve heard? 1800s handle night and day better I bet, and MUCH quicker I’m sure! You need to get an early Wing too, for your collection 😄. I’d sure like to have one!!
Can't believe I didn't park it in the sun, to show off that Harley paint code....black cherry....paint job from 2009. It was a hot day in my defense, so I wanted the shade and didn't think about the video quality.
@@twobikesandadrone No I am not. I have Aprilia capo nord 1200 and Harley Electra, both which are great in their own right. But I am planning to add GW at some point to my stable. Amazing history and engine. You did great job at reviewing it from an owner perspective.
@@BP-xe7dw thanks! I’ve always believed that Harleys and Hondas can peacefully coexist, and almost bought a ‘77 XLCR to test my theory. I should have bought that bike!! 1500 GoldWings don’t handle as well as the newer 1800s, but they ride smoother and they’re definitely bulletproof!! I didn’t hesitate to take mine on a 3-day ride up to Edmonton Canada last year…and I had the brand new GS that I could have taken. No comparison.
Have you subscribed to the channel yet? I'm posting a new GoldWing video this weekend, but I'll try to remember to include a look at the trunk and saddlebags in the next video after that. If you subscribe you should be notified when that comes out (make sure the notification bell is selected for ALL) but if not just check back and hopefully I'll remember to include it!! If not, remind me!!!
@@David-pp9fk I'm not sure anyone has actually said that they "like my channel" before....so I appreciate that!! And I truly believe that you can't go wrong with a 1500 GoldWing! Bulletproof is the one word that defines the 1500, and they're pretty inexpensive now too. I'll try and do a quick Shorts video showing the trunk and saddlebags for you soon. I miss all that storage when I'm on the GS, that is for sure!!
I have your storage video scheduled for tonight at 6pm MST. It's short but should give you an idea about the storage.....if you haven't already figured it out.
Two so far. First time when the Wing was 10 years old (50,000 miles or so) and then again at 157,000 miles because it had been 100,000 miles since the last change. I was told by a longtime GoldWing mechanic that the GL1500 timing belts should be changed every 10 years or 100K miles, so that's what I've done and so far it has worked out fine.
How long have you had it? Just got back from a 3,300 mile trip on mine and will try to get through all those videos soon and post something here. My cruise went out and one of my side covers blew off, but fortunately it didn't get run over and only has some minor scratches....and a post that needs to be JB Welded back on now. I sure do love my Wing as I'm sure you do too!
@@twobikesandadrone Bought it in early May,,,,,,,replaced a lot of stuff,,upgrades and in kind,,,,new tires,LED lights,,,timing belts,,,new GL1800 clutch lever so one can adjust it,,,,new progressive shocks,,,air filter,,new sub filters,,,new windshield,,,,new brakes front and back,,,,fresh oil and filter,,,and added the shift rod support we see on line,,,,,,,,,only put 1000 kms on bfore I started the clean up,,,,,,but its ready for the highway now!!!
@@narmac01 Good Stuff!! Don't forget about the "cruise filter"...another one like the sub-air filter that often gets overlooked. Have you considered a fork brace as well? What's the shift rod support?
I agree!! I was being selfish with wanting to stay out of the sun, when I should have been showing off that beautiful black cherry paint job….which I had repainted way back in 2009 by the way.
