Honda GL1800 Gold Wing DCT Tour - My favourite bike?

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@fountainofyouth5 Месяц назад

For me, I enjoy this type of video the most I think. When you just cruise around and show off the beautiful English countryside (I'm American). I also really enjoy the Biker Scran videos. And for what it's worth, I enjoy your calm, mature, dare I say professional approach to your dialogue. In other words no shouting, obnoxious "shock factor" nonsense

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Thank you very much - I appreciate the kind comments!

@garethtemple6242 Месяц назад

The Goldwing is a fantastic piece of motorcycle engineering, and it's appropriate that you highlight it this year, as it's now the 50th anniversary of its introduction in 1974. I rode one of the old 1500cc models back in the 90's and it was a great experience. I imagine the latest models are even better. I don't really do long distance touring, but I'd still love a bagger model if I could afford one.

@fabianmckenna8197 18 дней назад

Worked as a despatch rider from the 80's and one our couriers ran a naked Honda GoldWing 1200 with a broken electric start. He just bump started this beast every time..........

@gregggorman6197 Месяц назад

I find your videos a very relaxing, entertaining, informative way to start my week as I head off to work. Safe travels.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@davidwood974 Месяц назад

Great to see the Goldwing, looking forward to the tour videos in Sept…safe travels!

@IanSixbikes-by6ei Месяц назад

Great to see the "Wing" back on the channel, always good to see you out and about on it. Looking forward to seeing your upcoming European Tour vids with Mrs Flyer and the Wing .

@nigel8499 Месяц назад

Honda Gold Wing an absolute Legend of a motorcycle with a rich history going back decades. The King of Tourers.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Agreed!

@mattWallJsy Месяц назад

I’m happy to watch whatever you produce. It’s always well put together, entertaining and informative. It might not be a bike I’m particularly interested in, it’ll be filmed somewhere nice. Looking forward to the Euro tour! Keep up the great work 👍🏽🏍️🇯🇪

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Thank you Matt - appreciate that!

@DatOldeBiker Месяц назад

Thank you Mr. Flyer. I'm happy to see the "Wing" up and about and glad you use all your bikes as often as you can. I'm now even more determined to get my old Suzuki Sv650s back on the road even if I decide to sell it shortly after. I'm really looking forwards to seeing you and Mrs. Flyer on tour. Have a coffee on me opd boy. :>)

@donmartin8336 Месяц назад

Hi Andy, my wife and I have ridden the Grossglockner two up, twice on our old Pan European ST 1100 without any issues. Admittedly not as heavy as your Wing but still a big bike. Would be a pity not to do it as it’s truly spectacular. TOP TIP. Zel am See is the nearest town, stay there, get up early and get it done before the crowds arrive!! Keep up the good work my friend. 😊

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Thanks Don - that was our thinking....sounds like that's possibly a goer then but not Stelvio.....

@russsaunders321 Месяц назад

Love my '2018 White Tour DCT! Just so fun to ride! Thank you for the great content on each video.

@michaelmclarney1994 Месяц назад

Great ride out Andy, its good to hear what you have planned and i look forward to following your tour with Mrs Flyer👍 All the best with your shoulder too and I hope it improves.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Thanks 👍

@neilurquhart8622 Месяц назад

Andy: Your European tour on the Goldwing sounds great….if I had my time again I’d get one but as I’m 81 I’ll stick with my VFR! Someone in the comments suggested that maybe DCT turned people off; I wonder if they’ve ever ridden one. A couple of years ago I bought my first automatic car (a Volvo XC40) after 60 years of manual’s….wish I’d had one much sooner, so relaxing to drive especially in a busy city where you can focus on avoiding cyclists, electric scooters and pedestrians (I live in Cambridge!). I’m assuming a DCT bike is a more relaxing experience, not only in cities but when long distance touring too. Really enjoyed this video, so relaxing with the smooth engine note too. More Goldwing posts please.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Thanks Neil - and yes I'm with you on auto cars, such a relaxing way to travel (and great in traffic jams!)...

@daniellyne1 Месяц назад

So glad to hear you're on the mend and feeling better, love see the big Goodwing . Keep them coming buddy

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Thanks! Will do!

@debenhamdave4314 Месяц назад

Rode my trusty Ducati Supersport down from Suffolk to Brixham Devon yesterday for a week of biking fun including Paignton bike meet on Wednesday, nothing better than a motorbike tour whatever the bike. Cheers Andy.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Sounds great!

@simonthomas5367 Месяц назад

Hey TMF! Great to see you out on the Goldwing again. Such a great sounding bike. I just changed the suspension on my old ST1100 Pan European and she’s completely rejuvenated. Definitely going to stay in the garage for a little longer. If you and Carol are going to be anywhere near the East of Lyon, let me know. We could do a Goldwing/Pan special! Cheers!

@malone-np3ip Месяц назад

What did U do to the pan

@simonthomas5367 Месяц назад

@@malone-np3ip New rear shock as the old one was finito, then drained, flushed and refilled the front shocks. All the seals are still in good condition.

@andrewmanahan2469 Месяц назад

Delighted to hear about shoulder progress Andy. Sorry the pain is still acute. Look forward to the EU Gold Wing travels ..

@CCooke-nm2be Месяц назад

Very enjoyable video Andy. Great to see the Wing again 😄👍

@LittleRock_wunderer Месяц назад

Yay! Goldwing content!😎

@wattie1050 Месяц назад

Good to see the big Honda out and about Andy , smooth driving at its finest .👍😁

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Sure is! Love this thing!!

@carolbarton1561 Месяц назад

My husband and I have just started going further afield on our bikes and look forward to hearing about your packing for a trip. I especially look forward to hearing from Mrs Flyer with regard to the skincare and toiletries she manages to squeeze in as I really struggle with this. (We also sail on our own boat, so limiting luggage isn't such an issue). Keep up the good work, love the variety of videos you put out.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Thank you Carol - glad to hear that! ...stay tuned!

@wenditaylor2354 Месяц назад

Love seeing the wing out and about. Looking forward to watching your tour - please give us a good look at the route planning, I fancy giving it a go myself👍

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Will do!

@JPeterHaliburton Месяц назад

My wife and I both enjoy watching the tour videos, and I think we made our way through all of them over the winter. She wants us to get a Gold Wing so she can enjoy the ride too. My old 1998 Honda Shadow 750 ACE was not very passenger friendly, and I don't think I'll be taking anyone with me on the new Versys 650, unless I magically grow a couple of inches. My son and I took our bikes to Twillingate this morning, where I got to break in my new TMF neck tube. A wonderful addition to my riding gear. Looking forward to your next video!

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Top man - be careful wearing my merch, it drives the ladies wild!

@KelvinChilvers Месяц назад

Another great video and please keep them coming. The Goldwing looks brilliant and must be amazing for touring long distance. All the best with the shoulder recovery.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Thanks Kelvin - will do!

@michaelrussom9347 24 дня назад

I enjoy pretty much everything you post, even if the motorcycle isn’t one I would ride, just being out on the road on any bike is enjoyable, looking forward to the tour video, living in Australia is so far from Europe so being able to see the country side through your videos is the next best thing to riding it myself. Take it easy.

@TheMissendenFlyer 23 дня назад

Oh wow - thank you for that - much appreciated!

@W56Scribes Месяц назад

Great to see the Wing again Andy. I was never a fan of older versions but this one looks the business and the sound is epic too. 👌 Can’t wait to see the European tour video later in the year. Keep up the good work. 😊👍

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Yes the older versions of the Goldwing were hideous to my eyes - where as this "new" bike is actually a lovely thing...thanks for the kind comments!

@forgit4562 Месяц назад

My wing is 1999. Love it one up or two up. Cant stop anywhere without someone coming up and asking questions. Just about to bed it down for winter. Maintenance time!! which oddly enough is almost as much fun as riding it. Looking forward to next season touring so in the meantime we will tour vicariously through you and Mrs Flyer. Keep up the good work.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Thank you - will do!

@AndyPat239 Месяц назад

where are you?

@forgit4562 Месяц назад

@AndyPat239 Месяц назад

@@forgit4562 Aussie here I can ride all year round..but I get it 😊

@jftuvell Месяц назад

Andy, thank you for reminding me to get out and enjoy my ‘23 GW Tour DCT! I love it for all the same reasons you do. This September I’ll be riding it from Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier-the starting point and finishing destination of the old Route 66. Along with 15 riding buddies, we’ll be covering as much of the original route as possible. It’s a bucket list ride for me! Thanks, again, for the great GW content!

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Sounds like a fabulous trip!! I used to work in Santa Monica on occasion - great spot….and some great rides up the coast through Malibu and into the hills…

@ColinBarsby-Reid Месяц назад

Hi Andy, saw you today (16th /June /24) at The Ponderosa on the Gold Wing wanted to say Hi but didn’t want to interrupt as you were with friends. I’m an avid viewer of your superb professional video reviews in fact I bought a Triumph Street Twin on the back of your review and I’m very happy with my purchase. keep up the good work and have a safe journey.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Hope you had a great days ride, lovely day in Wales today!

@bizzie1956 Месяц назад

I love your tour videos, and I love the Goldwing I’m just back from the Isle of Man from the TT which was a very enjoyable 2 weeks took my old Yahama XT500 which was a nut and bolt rebuild this was its first big outing and its longest run I’m glad to say it performed brilliantly and did not let me down at all

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Brilliant!

@antonoat Месяц назад

Great bike Andy, I honestly think if money were no object I'd have one too! I see Guy Martin has a bagger version, he knows a thing or two about bikes as we all know! Cheers matey, ride safe! Fingers crossed re the weather. Best way to clean the bike screen(or car windscreen), get a clean microfibre cloth, preferably large enough to cover the whole screen, run it under a warm tap, wring out the excess then just hang it over the screen for ten, fifteen mins, this rehydrates the dead insects and they wipe off very easily with another microfibre cloth, kitchen towel can actually scratch the acrylic!

@reinmansmith Месяц назад

I for one have thoroughly enjoyed all the GoldWing content, it’s a fantastic machine! I have similar tour planned in the coming few weeks, covering some Alpine passes and the Italian lakes on my 1983 R100RS…. Will be interested to see how my route differs from yours but will enjoy riding yours vicariously through your video 👍

@dean-does-stuff-81 Месяц назад

I have to go to bed Andy, So will watch this one tomorrow... Keep up the great work pal...

@davidnunnerley9084 21 день назад

Just out of interest my mate dropped his Goldwing but despite its weight he was able to lift it upright by himself even though he is a bit weedy. When I asked him how he managed it he pointed out how low the engine was which actually made lifting it up quite easy. Anyway lovely bike and look forward to your tour videos.

@JohnLongdin Месяц назад

Thanks Andy, the engine sounds glorious 😍

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Yes it does doesn't it....smooth power....

@victormonster4658 Месяц назад

This is a bike that makes you wish that you had a bigger garage. Great video TMF👍👌

@fazerdude1965 Месяц назад

Look forward to the tour!

@stuartkraven Месяц назад

I use the wet kitchen roll method on my visor. Keep up the excellent work Andy.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Me too!

@paulholmes1682 Месяц назад

Andy, I enjoy all your channels content and I'm already looking forward to your next tour series. Bye the bye, the wet kitchen roll trick also works a treat on helmet visors👍

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Yes I do the same!

@cpuuk Месяц назад

Whipping out the big beastie and showing us- why not 😜 I love the Portmeirion vid... I love all your "travelling" vids!

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Pleased to hear that!

@LornaSnelling 19 дней назад

Thanks to you I bought a 2019 manual Goldwing, what a fantastic machine, only regret I wished I’d saved up and bought a later model with the bigger top box.

@martinroberts5577 Месяц назад

Looking forward to the tour series your planning. I do like the goldwing. Very pleased to hear you have bonded with the Kawasaki Z900RS SE. I love mine.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Yes I've just been out on it today - somewhat of a spirited ride, lovin' it now.....

@Dudsy907 Месяц назад

Hi Andy, always appreciate a Gold Wing video ! Especially one in that blue ! They used to sell the Valkyrie in blue but are very difficult to find now.

@575ban Месяц назад

We went to Liechtenstein in 2022 just to say we'd been and I must say, I'm pleased we did because it means we don't need to go back 😂

@ogofog9120 Месяц назад

They intrigue me although miles away from what I’m looking for in a bike. What TMF brings to motorcycle journalism is the honesty of the average rider without the machismo of ‘proper bike journos’. Good job

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

...that and I'm not a journo of course (but thanks for the kind comment)

@Raymaciver Месяц назад

Hey mate, I did the Stelvio in 2017 two-up fully loaded on a K1600GT with no issues. I did however see an R1200RT lying on its side on one of the last switch-backs near the top. Like everything else, take your time and think ahead and you would be fine. Your only here once!!

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Thanks for the info!

@essexboydave Месяц назад

Good to see the wing out again Most people don’t get the goldwing but I bought one last year (2019 bagger) and I love it The wife loves it and we don’t even use it for touring but it’s such a good bike it’s a pleasure to ride and that’s coming from a sports sports tourer bike background

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Good aren’t they - always an occasion when you’re out on the wing!

@SenseiEpu Месяц назад

Would love to have a go on the Goldwing! Thanks for the video.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

You should try too - I bet you'll love it, unlike any other bike I've ridden....

@Paul-zu7ll Месяц назад

I'm not a lover of that style of bike, but I can certainly appreciate the comfort it must give on long days in the saddle.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

It certainly does, I’ve never ridden another Bike as comfortable.

@sidwilson9556 Месяц назад

Lovely, gentle ride and lively, gentle commentary. Wish you’d stop making me spend money though. Bought a Kawasaki Z900 RS SE after watching your videos and now so, so tempted by the Goldwing. Keep up the great content Andy. 😀

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Clearly you have great taste Sid!

@peterdane9138 Месяц назад

That tour sounds good looking forward to that . Off to the French Alps in the next couple of weeks. I did the Stelvio 2 up on a Kawasaki GTR 1400. A few years back. Bloody hard work. Never again.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Good intel Peter - thanks for that....and enjoy your trip!

@leeblackburn15 Месяц назад

Nice to see the Wing again TMF. I am loving my DCT-equipped NT1100 and I know what you mean by the effortless way in which the DCT machines cover distance.

@Mr2OOM Месяц назад

Your Euro tour sounds like fun, I'll look forward to watching that.. When you come back through France, if you're in the region of Dijon, I can recommend the D971 from Dijon to Troyes .. it's a cracking road and will suit the Goldwing ..

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Ooh thabks for that - know that area quite well but only by car and aeroplane thus far.....

@marcusgeorge1825 Месяц назад

Nice one Andy. Thank you young sir. Interestingly a good friend of mine has recently purchased one of these with the goal of “slowing down”. I was fortunate to take it for a ride up and down what Melbourne based people would call the best roads for two wheels. Refton Spur and the Black Spur. Must say this reaches its limits quicker than anything else I’ve ever ridden in 46 years. So, we decided to book it in for a ride day at Phillip Island (my old home racetrack, which I have PB’s on several bikes. I must say it was an interesting experience as you can ride anything around the racetrack. I deliberately asked to be put in the beginner group hoping my 15 years of racing would help to negate this behemoth of a machine and although we knew it couldn’t corner at speed, not be ridden with a fast in and out approach (you need lean angle for either method), the end lap times, were better than expected. Could only get 2 “quick” laps out of it until the brakes turned into mashed potatoes. However, if anyone wants to just tick the box of being able to leisurely riding around a top course then it really doesn’t matter what you’re capable of doing. Just enjoy and ride free.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Agreed! I’d love to ride mine on a track one day…!

@kevinmcanulty2593 Месяц назад

looking forward to the tour

@cliffbarrett1567 Месяц назад

Don’t let the Stelvio frighten you. I did it in my top heavy triumph tiger 1050 fully loaded with the wife on the back. Was great. I concentrated on the road ahead and she checked up around the corners and let me know what was coming. Worked a treat. Don’t miss out you’ll love it.

@paul7burke Месяц назад

I have the exact same model/color. Earler this year, with the wife on the back, we did the Sydney to Tasmania return trip and the Goldwing ate up the 5000ks there and back with absolute ease. For those that dont know Tasmania there is barely a straight road to be seen and has, by far, the best riding roads in Australia. Our lap of the island took in as many winding roads as I could fit in and the bike took everthing I could throw at it without an issue. It handles the twistys incredibly well considering its size, great fun. Look forward to hearing about your exploits on yours.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Sounds fantastic!

@alanprice9938 Месяц назад

We were in Lichtenstein and Chamonix a few months ago, and it’s well worth a visit. You can hit Switzerland, Austria and L’Stein all within half an hour, which is fun, and some incredible views. There’s a little bridge there where you can have one foot in L’Stein and one in Switzerland 😃, and the drive south into the alps is spectacular. Look forward to the vid 👍👍

@millsonwheels4528 Месяц назад

Love touring videos, look forward to the European trip. Would love to see an updated Scotland trip 😊

@phildibb914 Месяц назад

Looking forward to seeing the tour later in the year! The Grossglockner is doable on the Wing. Top tip: enter at the northern end, ride south and when you see the southern entry point, spin around and ride it all over again for the one fee (€33)!

@alanclarke2503 Месяц назад

I bought a bagger after watching your last video on the Goldwing, omg I love it ,

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

That is awesome!

@canturgan Месяц назад

Albania is a challenge. Amazing scenery, iffy roads, psycho drivers, friendly natives. Incredibly cheap.I loved it.

@billcotton1551 Месяц назад

Sounds like you are on the mend, with the shoulder. Glad to hear it.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Sadly, things have taken a downturn since I filmed this video😔

@colinr7670 Месяц назад

Absolutely love the goldwing and the dct would suit me down to the ground another brilliant video

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Thanks 👍

@ericaworthington2675 Месяц назад

Dolomites are brilliant for riding, especially if you like twisty roads. Absolutely stunning scenery too, and of course good food options

@stephensimms6637 Месяц назад

Yes, both the passes you mentioned are doable on the GoldWing. We did them on rented BMW 1250s as 3 couples from Canada, and the trunks were on the bikes. They are tricky and tight but amazing. Have fun. Love your channel, and BTW, I watched your tour videos on the Wing before buying my 2024 GW Tour DCT. I love the bike. First, non Harley in 30 years. It's very different, but I love it.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Good aren’t they….

@Themotograndpa Месяц назад

Good to see the Goldwing out look forward to you both on another tour soon?

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Definitely!

@motocrusader72 Месяц назад

Honda just makes such a solid bike. It is a future buy to add to my GS. As for future episodes: tips and tricks are my favorite-love your ACF50 and cleaning vids.

@JezNashMusic Месяц назад

Splendid little vlog! That bike is phenomenal. I used to have a ‘77 GL 1000 back in the late 90s. It was superb, even then. They were always massive until the current shape, which looks to be bang-on. Good to hear the shoulder is on the mend, though it sounds like still a fair way to go with it, so best wishes for that. Looking forward to the ‘Wing tour, and it’d be awesome to see a return to some classic bike reviews. Thanks for the tip re getting rid of bird-shit! Lucky it didn’t get in the open visor; that could have been tasty. Great stuff as ever, Andy.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Eww what a thought.....you speak from experience Jez?

@JezNashMusic Месяц назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer Ha, thankfully not. Plenty of flies, though.

@markmundy3435 Месяц назад

Yep, my top for cleaning a screen after a long ride in the summer (if we ever get one this year) when its covered in dead flies is drape a damp tea towel over it when you get back for an hour or so, then they just wipe off. Easy. You can also do it with the visor on your helmet as well.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

I’m thinking this summer might be a write-off!

@laikatravels Месяц назад

Looking forward to seeing the touring video 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Us too!

@AManAstray Месяц назад

Hi Andy. Glad the shoulder recovery is going well, and that you're able to handle the wing. I looked at a similar summer trip myself, but circumstances and logistics have delayed it slightly. With the Olympics and then the football, I've opted for late August early September. Dolomites, Switzerland, Germany and the B500 on the way home. It'll be good to see your trip. Have a good one, and it's better to get bird poo on the screen than on your jacket. It's so much easier to wipe off. Thx G

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Good point!

@mikecoyne9025 Месяц назад

Sorry a bit late to the party with a comment. Very much looking forward to another tour series. The more info you can provide regarding the practicalities of touring abroad the better ( from my point of view) As someone who has only toured in the UK and not yet ventured abroad being able to pick up hints and tips on riding in Europe as well as being entertained would be the perfect mix. 👍🏍

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Duly noted! Thanks….

@paulhindle6773 Месяц назад

I’ve done both Grossglockner and Stelvio passes on a full loaded FJR1300. It was a breeze and not to be missed. Go for it with the missus. Would love to see the vid as one of your touring fans. Coaches do these regularly it’s no big deal. 👍

@chrismccallum8740 Месяц назад

Love the tour videos. Very much looking forward to the European adventure!

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Us too!

@StratfordWingRider Месяц назад

I always liked what Regular cars said about these bikes - (I paraphrase) - it’s so smooth, so fast and so well built, it almost gets away from motorcycles are about. Truly the Gold standard of motorcycles .. Absolutely love them. Might try one, one day, I just can’t seem to wrench myself from the Blackbird at the moment. (Another Honda flagship, of which you did a great review of)

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Yes the Blackbird is a beaut for sure…I think you’d love the ‘Wing.

@05gt99 Месяц назад

Glad you are enjoying the z900rs after the exhaust change sounds like it has made a great improvement to your enjoyment of the bike

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Oh yes I'm absolutely smitten with it now! Great fun machine....just been out on it as it happens.

@niallfyfe5731 Месяц назад

Looks relaxed, sounds lovely. On my list of Lottery win bikes

@simonholland Месяц назад

I have a 21 Goldwing Tour DCT Airbag, love it, for contrast i have a Multi V4 Pikes Peak.

@carsyoungtimerfreak1149 Месяц назад

Nice... I have given up on my favorite bike. Never thought I would like a GS. Also too much of a hype... I always ride old, relatively cheap stuff so I do not have to worry about depreciation and can get rid off it without much financial pain. Found out a CBR600 was way too fast for me. Traded it for a 1150GS... Within a few miles I loved the GS. My RT is now for sale... Was also able to buy a Aprilia maxi scooter with a problem for very little money. Solved problem. It rides quite nice, very smooth on especially the back lanes and in town... And then there is a 4th gen VFR. Actually my second. Had one, traded it, missed it and got another one. 28 years old, 60K miles. Recommissioned it. Looks like new. Perhaps my favorite? Who knows?

@DH-mf4io 18 дней назад

I can absolutely recommend the Großglockner 2-up fully loaded on the GW. I guess due to the tolls, this road is immaculately maintained. Predictable, wide and well-marked with no really nadgery stuff. We thoroughly enjoyed it last year. The views are stunning as well as the ride. The Stelvio is something else altogether. We also rode that and spent time trickling the Wing through double-back hairpins, trailing rear brake against the throttle in the tightest ones to keep the DCT locked in. Very rewarding but concentration levels on broken, busy, technical roads not really enjoyable on such a long, heavy bike. This year, Dolomites were scuppered in early June by heavy rain with snow! We'll try again next year! Enjoy the trip!

@TheMissendenFlyer 11 дней назад

Thanks for that!

@richiem1987 28 дней назад

I was in Lichtenstein last week not much open on a Monday regards to food or bars. Worth keeping in mind.

@TheMissendenFlyer 28 дней назад

Thanks for that….

@fazerjohn Месяц назад

Good to see the wing again, the wife and I are currently doing the Wild Atlantic Way on our RT, couldn’t stretch to a wing, and frankly the 287kg BMW is too much for me anyway at times. Stayed in a hotel in Cobh that had a deep gravel car park and it was a real struggle to keep it upright.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Gravel is my nemesis!!

@staudio Месяц назад

I've enjoyed your past tour videos and look forward to seeing your next one. Hope your GS is not getting jealous. Have watched and read a lot of reviews about Gold Wings. They usually start out with the author saying it's an old man's bike......that is until they whack the throttle open and ride one.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Indeed - Modern day GoldWings are a different animal to what they used to be!

@vstm3950 Месяц назад

Being a biker and never having chance to ride this bike my imagination is that this is Merc S-class like driving experience. Drove S class and love it, gotta try and take this bike for a spin from dealer. Cheers from Poland

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Give it a go - I think you'll love it. I was in Poland this time last year - cracking weather and a beautiful country!

@garylaney1333 Месяц назад

Great idea to put the gold wing in, I forgot you even had that beauty.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

I’m in no danger of forgetting - it somewhat dominates my garage!

@WatermarquePaul Месяц назад

Interesting video again TMF, well done. Having done both the Grossglockner and the Stelvio pass on my RT two up you may well struggle on them with the Goldwing, especially ascending. I think the DCT may be the issue, last thing you want to do is stall mid corner. Your call of course.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

...well that's what I'm thinking, although the bike can't stall of course...

@davidfalgout7304 25 дней назад

GOOD ONE ANDY!

@VRFlightSimGuy Месяц назад

We did a European tour last year on the FJR including the Stelvio Pass and the furtka pass, it was absolutely amazing. Highly recommended😊

@elfredbakker7911 Месяц назад

Riding the Gross Glockner with a fully loaded Gold Wing is a nice pass. The curves are wide and big enough to take without any risk. The views are marvelous. I have riden this road with pleasure.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Yes I think we’ll give it a go then!

@garyhope0103 Месяц назад

Love your videos on the Goldwing, and definitely a one trick pony. But one that does it brilliant. Always said that if ever I got rid of the car and went solely on two wheels (Mrs H obviously had the final say) lol, the Goldwing would of been my go to choice. Yes, add the radar cruise control, but don't think I'd add anything else. Can't wait to see your next European tour on this bike.

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Yes that sort of trip is what this bike is all about…

@pistolpete6321 Месяц назад

Wonderful motorcycle, great video!

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Many thanks!

@k.o.486 Месяц назад

Wow... Those are the 2 bikes I also have in the Garage!... Z900RS and a 2021 GL Tour DCT! I love both!

@paulgibson490 Месяц назад

Must thank you for putting me onto the rukka lahti jacket a couple of months ago myself and my wife bought them and found them to be great, a couple who we ride out with also bought them. That's another £400 worth of kit Sportsbike shop have sold on your recommendation 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Good stuff - glad to help!

@paulgibson490 Месяц назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer Thanks for your reply my wife and I are waiting for your next tour, the Grosglockner is a good one for the wing nice smooth roads just don't try to get up to the top cafe you would regret it. A tip for cleaning your visor is kitchen towel damp over it for 5 min all bug's melt away no scratches.

@flhfd1703 Месяц назад

Good evening, Mr Flyer! Really nice to get a Gold Wing video again. As for your European tour, I never could never quite get that whole Limey B500 fixation. It is a nice enough road but heavily crowded and even more heavily policed. It is a ridge road and the by far better bits all all the small curvy lanes leading up to it from the surrounding valleys. As a matter of fact I know several dozen Black Forest roads I would choose over the B500. Lake Constance is really good (if a bit crowded in Summer) with a motorbike, particularly if you take the surrounding regions into account like the Black Forest, the upper Danube valley, the Bregenzer Wald and Appenzell. Liechtenstein isn't much to write home about in itself but Appenzell (see above) is just on the other side of the Rhine. But Liechtenstein is directly en route from Lake Constance to the Stelvio and you will be passing through Heidi country. Stelvio itself is well worth the trip, however you should be careful what time you do it on what day. Early Saturday afternoon is usually a bad idea. But it is unlikely you could do worse on the Wing than all the GS riders you can see on YT. The Dolomites are absolutely breathtaking but have been totally overrun by tourists so that the local authorities plan to implement a road access by ticket system. Again, avoid the weekends. Personally, I am not a fan of the Glockner road but I guess you have to do it once in your live. It should be mandatory for climate change deniers. And you should definitely do the Mangart road once you are in the area. Oh, and sorry to hear your shoulder still isn't all okay. I suppose physio and gym already is the order of the day?

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Thanks for that - duly fed into our planning!

@johnalleman1134 Месяц назад

Highly recommend the route... Black forest, lake Constance zelum-zee, gross glokner, over and down into Italy. Can't say whether you would struggle on the Goldwing - but to be honest, it would be difficult to avoid the hairpins and twisties on ANY of those routes over the Alps. It is riding heaven!

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Sounds brilliant!

@kawajocb1685 Месяц назад

A Good Bike. Love The collor.

@robertroberts8648 Месяц назад

Bit biast with your goldwing as we know you're a total fan boy 😂😂😂 nice to see it again mind. And some of us did watch the wales one. It is a cracking bike and it would certainly be great to see you on a big tour on it👍

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Cheers Robert!

@ckkrons2338 24 дня назад

Great content Andy, keep it up! Would love the used bike reviews, many of us buy them second hand, even in the USA. 😂

@TheMissendenFlyer 24 дня назад

Looks like Superbike Factory (oddly) aren't inbterested :0(

@TheGraltons Месяц назад

Enjoyed the vid. Would highly recommend the touring screen. Made a huge difference to my 23 DCT. Also I ceramic coated the day it was fitted and comes up like new with just a garden hose down. I am still getting use to it only had since mar and it’s very different to the K1600 but my better half is much more a fan girl 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer Месяц назад

Nice one - and yes I had mine ceramic coated before I picked it up from the dealer too - defo helps keep it clean. Do you miss anything from the K1600?

@TheGraltons Месяц назад

The main thing I miss from the k1600 is the riding position I felt more part of the bike. The wider width of the wing makes me feel a bit more on top of the bike rather than part of it. Only done 2k so far but taking it to Spain at the end of summer with the boss so will have to adapt