New Honda Goldwing - How much does it cost to service?

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New Honda Goldwing - How much does it cost to service? I've had the mighty GoldWing for over a year now and at 4000 miles it's due it's first service, so on a cold and drizly day in December I took mine for it's first visit to a Honda Dealer...here's how I got on and how much it cost...
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@RiderReviews 2 года назад

The Rolls Royce of motorcycle’s imo! Recently tested the latest model and was blown away just how silky smooth it rode. I’m a massive lover of the DCT gearbox.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Me too!

@stevebolton8471 2 года назад

And if you can't afford a gold wing, get the half-pint Forza 750 instead!

@robertholland7558 2 года назад

@@stevebolton8471 buys Valkyrie for about half the price. Still not happy they stopped making them, but my current one should hopefully last long enough until Honda produces the next model

@thoric01 2 года назад

The Goldwing looks a pleasure to ride even in the rain. Looking forward to upcoming tours on her!

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Yes it is an awesome machine - can't wait to do some proper miles on her (hopefully!) this year.....

@stewy62 2 года назад

I was a lot more shocked 😳 by the price of your admittedly top quality gear than the cost of your service (which seemed very fair to me) 🇬🇧

@mikemaxo0014 2 года назад

Feels smoother because they reset the dct during service, something you can do yourself. Google the procedure. Reset my Africa Twin every 2k miles 👍🏻👍🏻

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Cool!

@ditto1958 2 года назад

Your climate is so- gentle- for lack of a better term It’s winter there, but things are still green Here in Wisconsin it was -3 F this AM, and we have snow cover But even when I lived in Louisiana everything was brown in winter You have to go to south Florida for things to be green in winter And, of course even up here in Wisconsin it’s really hot and humid in summer with lots of flies and mosquitoes

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Yes we are lucky in that we don’t really get extremes of weather…

@reinmansmith 2 года назад

Very interested in hearing the ongoing running costs of your ‘fleet’ as I think it gives much more ‘real world’ information to viewers on what to expect than the average standard road test. Keep up the good work 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Thanks - will do!

@whittywych0073 2 года назад

You should always check you tyres pressures when the tyres are cold as pressures always go up when they get warm. So your tyres will be a little low. Lesson over.

@casheycodercasheycoder4823 2 года назад

Thanks for the lesson

@whatsupeh1 2 года назад

Yes Whitty. I always set mine to factory specs when cold. I’ve ridden in temps down to -4c, (25F). The only time I’ve had the TPS light come on is when I had a puncture.

@jeremynachbar3205 2 года назад

The dealer that I purchased my ‘21 DCT Tour has a service plan that offers 36 months of unlimited scheduled maintenance for $1500. This plan includes pickup and delivery of the bike by trailer. So far I have two services and have 8k miles so far. Hopefully next season I will put more miles on it. BTW, I have the same boots and have been very pleased with them. Good choice!

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Good idea buying that plan, I never had that offerred as technically my 'Wing was second hand (I bought it from Honda UK it was their old press bike). Glad to hear you're getting on well with the bootsa!

@dsimon9s29 2 года назад

Thank you for posting. The price of servicing sounded very reasonable to me. Service charges seem to be considerably more expensive in my neck of the woods. I have owned the Daytona boots since 2017 (short pair for summer, taller pair for winter/long trips). Daytona is not well known in the USA. Like you said, their quality is top notch. Mine are still in great shape. Plus, if something goes wrong, they will be more than happy to fix them (for a fee of course).

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Glad to hear you're getting on well with the boots!

@alancampbell1008 2 года назад

Sounds ok for a main dealer. My VFR 1200's 18k service was an eye opener. The kind you could write a letter to...'Dear Service,' 😂 Love my Rukka gloves. Rukka make the absolute best stuff, expensive but last years.

@paulmessenger1006 2 года назад

Check tyre pressure when cold. Only time its consistant. Pressures go down in winter. Btw £216 pretty good. Independent wont be 1/2 that! Remember also almost £40 is vat. Dealers got to make profit or when you want them guess what. They wont be there.

@chadgruver4423 2 года назад

Rukka does make great quality gear. But they're a bit proud of their stuff, those gloves cost as much as that 4k service on your Wing! Great vid. I found my 4k service on my DCT wing to be about the same price here in California. I'm about to do the 16k. Kinda dread that one as it calls for the air filter to be replaced $$$$.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Will be interested to hear how much that one costs you Chad - thanks for stopping by!

@SteveInskip 2 года назад

Hi Andy. Greetings from Senegal 🐪🐪. I'd say that was a very reasonable service cost. The gloves look great as well. I'll have a look into those when I get back! Cheers bud!

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

What are you doing there Steve!?

@SteveInskip 2 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer consultant engineering for a couple of weeks. Next stop Congo! You wouldn't want your thermal gloves there! 😉😎

@garyhope0103 2 года назад

For a dealer, that price sounds ok. Like you, I use the dealer for my bike during warranty, then a local guy, who gives as good a service as my local dealer.

@ianmorgan7198 2 года назад

Interesting insight into the running costs of a 1800 Wing, your service cost seemed very reasonable to me, noted that your anti scratch buttons have disappeared off the tank side panels on your wing, I was surprised you fitted them, I thought you would have gone down the protective film route like you did on your Panigale.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

I filmed this video before the one applying my spots and stripes - I love the look of them!

@frankpellegrino7448 2 года назад

For a very complex machine, I find the Goldwing fairly simple to maintain. I do most of the routine maintenance myself and it is easier to work on than many other bikes I have owned. All is simple except changing the air filter, which takes me about four hours to change. The dealer can do it in three hours but he charges $125 US per hour for labor, so that service is about $400 US +. Really unacceptable for an engineering company like Honda, there has to be a better way to design this.

@twig3288 2 года назад

I can change the air filter on my Volvo in less than a minute. Six spring clips lift the lid then out with the old and in with the new, refasten the clips, all done.

@gmcphoto 2 года назад

Yes it is certainly major surgery to get to that air filter on the GW.

@whatsupeh1 2 года назад

Hi Frank; I changed the air filter on my 2013 F6B. Quite labour intensive, but I’m glad I did it. I learned a lot. Took me about 6 hours, but I saved myself about $400. I will do it on my 2021 when the time comes, although I’m not looking forward to it. I’m pretty sure I will take more care removing and replacing all the bits that need to come apart to get to the filter than the average mechanic would. There’s so much that could go unnoticed if broken, once it’s all back together.

@robertholland7558 2 года назад

@@twig3288 the Volvo motorbike, awesome machine………

@markmath2883 2 года назад

I replaced my stock filters on my four motorcycles and three cars with K&N air filters. On my 1997 Honda Valkyrie, it definitely saves time.

@PapaDougsAdventures01 2 года назад

My first service at 4000 miles was $550. It’s a money grab by the dealer as they didn’t even adjust the parking brake. Also, the tire pressure warning is a pretty common problem with this bike when cold.

@701Adventures 2 года назад

I must admit just over £200 for a service on a Goldwing is nothing to stress over, it seems very reasonable indeed. I remember when I first got my BMW K1600 people were constantly telling me it would cost me a fortune in running and service costs but they couldn't have been further from the truth. Just because its a large expensive bike does not necessarily mean the running costs are going to be astronomical.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Indeed - we chall see long term how it stacks up....so far so good!

@simongilbert2704 2 года назад

i dont see this vid as a short extra ;; this is exactly the sort of vid i like to see ;;; = a real world scenario of a person looking after their bike and naturally worrying about the outcome and cost ;; 216 is about half of what i expected ,, = a main dealer charging less than 500 ???? , they charged you about 1 hours labour plus oils and filters plus vat.. bargain ;;

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Thanks Simon - Yes it was a good result in the end, maybe I was being harsh with my 7/10!

@simongilbert2704 2 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer thanks for reply , after getting off a 20 grand plus bike , riding in the rain and cold , and i think someone in that shop knows you are a vlogger i would think they might be aware that you will comment on line , i am surprised you had to ride back an a bit of a hack ,,, also if it was that quick a job it may have been easier to give you a tenner and buy some breakfast rather than lend you a bike to go home and turn around and go back in the rain ;;; that said the price was a good one . but i agree with you , lets say 8 = 9 out of ten ..

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

...no one mentioned "The Missenden Flyer" so I don't think they were aware of my RU-vid antics.....

@alexgere529 2 года назад

BS, you buy an expensive bike, who cares what its cost 😎😎😎😎

@ioandragulescu6063 2 года назад

that's not a bad price at all. Seing as I am paying as much in labour as I pay for the parts, I would be so tempted to do a lot of the regular servicing myself, after warranty of course. Wish I had the place to do it too ...

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Yes agreed - although in the case of the Wing it’s physical size is a bit intimidating to me to start putting on lifts etc….

@tecprojex 2 года назад

Your hard to please TMF. You were happy with the service, reasonable price but dropped a point as the loan bike wasn't brilliant so you gave them 7 out of 10? Where did they lose the other 2 points?

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Well you e got to have some latitude in your scoring! Maybe I was a little harsh….

@jamesmcguckin6288 2 года назад

Thanks for the video Andy, it’s a lovely bike. Like the gloves, if they’re gore tex they’re usually top quality. Thanks again, much appreciated Andy. Enjoy your bike cleaning.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Yes they are Goretex and Rukka stuff is some of the best quality out there in my opinion.....

@jamesmcguckin6288 2 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer 👍🏼

@TheGravelBadger 2 года назад

I’m in awe at the cost of servicing, here a bmw minor service costs twice as much if not more!

@ASI-l2w 5 месяцев назад

Just had my 2020 DCT fuel pump fail. Bike has 5000 miles (8k kms) on the clock. US Safety Recall issued February 2024 for failing fuel pumps. Nothing in the UK. Take note.

@NotNowCato1254 2 года назад

Re. tyre pressure monitoring system. I believe Beemers run an algorithm that compensates for the increase as tyres warm, though haven't had this confirmed. Even if so, it ain't perfect as the pressures do change a little as the tyres warm. I would imagine a Goldwing would have this capability built-in if it does exist.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Yes you would think so wouldn't you - that blows my theory!!

@briandavid4796 2 года назад

Servicing at the dealers is recommended . Don't be penny wise pound foolish.

@teneretraveller8980 2 года назад

Good, real world and relevant info. Running costs are so important in the ownership experience, and often missed ir given scant attention. £216 fir oil and filters? Plus the diagnostic I suppose. I don't know what you need to remove to do the work, but if doesn't sound cheap. But worth it to keep the warranty. Lovely kit, but nearly 600 sheets for just boots and gloves? That is expensive. I really believe you can buy similar quality for a bit less. Happy travels 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Possibly - but in the main you get what you pay for and I believe Rukka and Daytona supply some of the best bits of biking kit you can get....

@teneretraveller8980 2 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer Agree. But, money talks. Have a look around at the next bike meet or cafe you go to and see how many pairs of 400 pound boots you see, or 2000 pound suits for that matter. Perhaps I'm just tight, and I do know brands are important to some folk. Otherwise Chinese bikes would sell better. Perhaps like all things it's about balance. As a one bike owner the money I save in one area allows expenditure in others. That is, trips away. Interesting, to each their own. Keep it up excellent viewing.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Indeed - I do appreciate that not everyone can afford £400 boots, but when riding is basically your job.....

@Banditmanuk 2 года назад

Not as expensive as I thought for a Goldwing service 👍 I just wonder if a yearly service is absolutely necessary on bikes that have done very few miles? I do remember on my wife's BMW mini car they only wanted to see it at the service miles.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

I get my bikes serviced annually when under warranty then I do it using a bit of common sense based on mileage or 2 years....

@martinhughes9769 2 года назад

The cost is surprisingly low even with the low mileage , I'm not tight by any means, I can see the attraction in really good quality gear however for me if I was riding like I was in the 1970s / 1980s would of been great to own something like the quality of the bike clothing you are showing us , however the best gear that I could buy that was affordable was leather gloves/ jacket And bright yellow plastic over trousers with NCB logo which was for underground they came Free ,beggars couldn't be chosers when wages was under £ 80 for a full week working shifts , there is so much great clothing available today what to chose 🤔 I ask 😀

@ASI-l2w 5 месяцев назад

UK update on the fuel pump issue. I spoke to the Honda dealer today who is repairing my 2020 registered Goldwing. He informed me that my bike is a 2019 bike and the UK fuel pump recall (announced this week, late April 2024) does NOT cover my bike. The UK recall is for 2020-2024 Goldwings and NOT 2018-2019. I find this strange as the USA recall covers 2018-2024. My dealer also mentioned that the part number of the faulty fuel pump on my bike is also NOT one of the part numbers listed in the recall. This would suggest that there are fuel pumps fitted to 2018/2019 bikes that are not covered under the UK recall, but are also prone to failure as mine has done. Might I suggest this is slightly concerning? “Luckily”, my bike is under the Honda extended warranty, so the fuel pump replacement is covered and should be back on the road next week when a new pump arrives from Belgium, apparently. Hope this helps someone else in the meantime AND prompts a few questions for Honda UK to answer?

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 месяцев назад

Interesting….

@ASI-l2w 5 месяцев назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer Indeed. However, I have just been informed that the USA recall consists of 2 bulletins. One recall bulletin covers the 2018-2019 bikes and the other bulletin covers the 2020-2024 bikes. Perhaps Honda UK are going to do the same, but have yet to issue the 2018-2019 bulletin? The USA recalls were issued in February 2024, why the delay in the UK? Safety is safety regardless of which side of the “pond” you ride. Just as well they are not in charge of NOTAMS? 🤦🏻‍♂️

@paulneedham3608 2 года назад

yes think that is a fair price at main dealer in your part of the world .

@UncleWally3 2 года назад

To anyone’s knowledge, has there ever been a debate within the industry to establish a standard way to calculate the total cost of ownership? Wonder what variables (the unit of analysis) that formula would include?

@guymanning9513 2 года назад

Is it me or is having an annual service a ripoff? Manufacturers quote long service intervals but in the next breath they say "or Annually" Not many people do 8 - 10000 miles a year so it goes annual. This dosent happen in the car world so why do we put up with it?

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Yes you are right...I don't do 8000 on any of my bikes in a year....

@paulfowler6665 2 года назад

Interesting that they gave you a bit of a dud for a courtesy bike. Shame if they gave you a new little bike you hadn't riden before you could have done a mini test review on it. At least it was better than my experience with Fowler's in Bristol last year when I took my SX in for a service. It was in the petrol shortage madness. I live 50 miles away but work a couple of miles away. So was dropping the bike off and getting a courtesy bike to go to work. When I got there the service guy hadn't booked me a bike.Then after a wait came back to me saying he had one I could have but its £25 because I lived over 25miles away I think it was. I said I just want a bike to go 2 miles up the road and back. In the end he dropped the £25 charge but was insisting I got fuel at a time when any garages with fuel had massive queues. I told him to forget it I would walk. Which I did and was late for work and got soaked doing so. Not impressed at all. BtW I need to get out more as at the moment most of my on bike time is watching your videos🙂

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Good man!!! ....and yes I had intended to review the loaner but it was such a dog I decided against it. As it happens I now have a brand new NC750X DCT in my garage from Honda UK which I am currently reviewing...stay tuned!

@Peter-wc4kr 2 года назад

Allowing for exchange rate in Australia that price would be a bargain.

@andyturner9836 2 года назад

+ 1 for the Daytona's. Had mine for a couple of seasons now, expensive .... think I paid just over 360 with a discount from Infinity Motorcycles in York. I did wince at the price but, but comfort and durability are superb .... worth every penny, what price warm dry feet?

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Exactly Andy - glad to hear you're getting on well with them....

@mikedignum1868 2 года назад

Daytona boots are expensive but well worth it. Ive been useing them for the last 15 years..Lots of Police riders wear them.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Yes and they do tend to know a thing or two about decent kit...seems there are a lot of fans of the Daytona boots out there!

@plumduff3303 2 года назад

Great film thankyou

@robedmunds7163 2 года назад

Surprised at the reasonable service cost, but it was only oil and filter. Test will come at a major service where the steering head bearings need to be greased🤣

@daveg8325 2 года назад

For a dealer price I don’t think that was too bad. Paid a similar amount for my ktm SMC r annual service and my Ducati v2 first service was more than that. Great vid Andy.

@ASI-l2w 5 месяцев назад

Quick update on my 2019 UK Goldwing Tour fuel pump failure. My bike is fixed and ready to be picked up tomorrow, 2 May 2024. Fuel pump was confirmed as faulty after having a fuel pressure test carried out. Fuel pump has been replaced under their Honda extended Warranty scheme. Honda UK have only issued a recall for fuel pumps on 2020 - 2024 bikes, so my bike would NOT have been included in the recall. Maybe Honda UK are going to release a recall bulletin for 2018 - 2019 bikes too? Will update further once I have the bike back. Ride safe. 👍🏻

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 месяцев назад

Interesting.....thanks for the update.

@ASI-l2w 5 месяцев назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer Bike is fixed and back in my possession. I will put the details in a fresh post so people don’t have to trawl through a thread.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 месяцев назад

@@ASI-l2w OK

@yellownev 2 года назад

I think that is a fair price for a main dealer service, especially if you got a loaner as well to help make your day productive. Also 4 k miles in a year with all your other bikes as well as your other long term test bikes is a respectable mileage, good on you . One final thing if I could be so bold, maybe a good future RU-vid project for you ( if you are not already IAM trained) would be to sign up for an IAM course and document the training and your thoughts…. The slow speed riding and anticipation plus the pre ride checks ( low tyre pressures?) are all part of the training. I’ve just done mine and enjoyed it immensely and even after 43 years of continuous bike ownership I learned much and my riding is improved. Hope that suggestion doesn’t offend. Take care Nev

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

No offense taken, I am always learning - although I do have my own views about "advanced" riding corses...you can never have too much training though can you!

@tulligman 2 года назад

I rock a pair of those Daytona boots myself. Quite expensive but you pay for what you get I guess,they are comfortable,never leave in a drop of water and offer decent protection. Also Daytona will fix the boots if there is any problems like a sole wearing out or leaks not that I ever had any.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Yes they are top quality bits of kit aren't they - and yes I should have mentioned their legendary after sales support - very happy with mine, so much so we got Mrs Flyer a pair......

@Mrflymess 2 года назад

I'm not a Goldwing fan but I like your vids. Excuse my ignorance but what is DCT? Something, something, transmission?

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Dual clutch transmission - like an auto gearbox

@njwestbrook9767 2 года назад

Great vid again.i think that's a good price.i paid £198 for my tracer 900gt perhaps I'll buy a Honda next 👍

@whiskywhippet 2 года назад

I’ve had a couple of offs while wearing Daytona’s, and I’d never wear any other boot now. Almost a pleasure to crash in 😂

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Good to hear - the feedback, not that you keep coming off!

@erwindenengelsen8144 2 года назад

I dont work for Daytona, but those roadstars GTX are the top of the bill. You will easily win back your investment. My last pair lasted 12 years!! So enjoy them 😄 happy riding Andy, on your beautiful goldwing!

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Thank you! ...and glad you like the boots!

@rumblin_cynth_rampo374 2 года назад

Surely its "absence make the heart go Honda".

@robj.m.straathof9341 2 года назад

Hi Andy, you mention that this was its first service. Thats strange. In Holland the dealer told me to come for service after the first 1.000 kilometers (about 625 miles). The initial oil in the GW is specially for that period. During that distance the oil becomes dirty because of the internal small dirt coming from a new engine. After 1.000 kilometers all that "dirt (i do not know the englisch word for it, i am Dutch) they put new oil in and you notice at once like you just did. So i don not understand that you went back 4.000 miles. Driving that long with initial oil is not good my dealer told me. You should ask your dealer about this.

@robj.m.straathof9341 2 года назад

First service costed 170 euros (140 pound) over here. So thats quiet cheaper.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Yes the 400 mile "check" service would have been done by Honda when it was on their press fleet- correct....this was the first "proper" service in my ownership.

@robj.m.straathof9341 2 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer “check” service aha. Now I understand what you mean with first service 😄

@leanatale7251 2 года назад

£216 £50 for oils and filter £166 labour I'd of done it my self, can't be that hard, even on a gold Wing.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

It would be for me!

@leanatale7251 2 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer don't believe that😜

@seanbarry72 2 года назад

I think all bikers like to keep their feet up at really really slow speeds.. no? Great video as usual

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Thanks...

@richardperry5880 2 года назад

Hi Andy . I thought the price of your service was very fair . Considering Harley want to charge me £525 and goes up every year due to more work done . I service it my self now anyway 👍😡😡🇬🇧

@marcoluoma3770 2 года назад

Thanks for an informative video. I’m glad to see I’m not the only one that doesn’t mind a little damp weather. Yesterday I took the GS on a 240-mile bimble that included snow and 36 degrees (2C). Ride on, brother.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

I was out with Mrs Flyer on the 'WIng yesterday - that heated seat came into its own!

@whatsupeh1 2 года назад

I’m finding my GW DCT quite economical to own. The oil changes are more expensive due to needing two filters, but a minor detail. I’m averaging about 60 miles per imperial gallon on the highway. I believe our gallon is the same as yours… about 4.5 litres. That’s quite a bit better than my 2013 F6B. I was quite surprised and pleased. And it sounds like there have been very few major mechanical issues with this new iteration since it was introduced in 2018. Proving to be very reliable.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Good to hear!

@AnthonyThompson 2 года назад

Hey, when the DCT starts to shift rougher as it breaks in, or is a little rough on the start, it's likely due to clutch plate wear. You can heat up the engine to operating temp and then run the clutch initialization process to recalibrate. You'll notice a big improvement in shifts after that. Cheers!

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Nice one!

@mendip89 2 года назад

Interesting indeed! But how does one run the clutch initialisation process?

@AnthonyThompson 2 года назад

@@mendip89 If you search for it on RU-vid, there are videos on it.

@mendip89 2 года назад

@@AnthonyThompson Thanks - will do. I didn't even know there was such a thing!

@mendip89 2 года назад

Found it. OMG!!!! I never knew anything like that existed. Thanks again.

@jamesfisher1827 2 года назад

Andy, amazed you have only just discovered Daytona Roadstar GTX boots! I was lucky that work paid for my first couple of pairs. Like walking around in carpet slippers when off the bike. They do a Ladystar with an inbuilt heel raise that Mrs Flyer might like. HGB are very good, I brought my first bike from them and I think just over £200 for the service was a good deal. Oh and Rukka is I personally believe the best kit on the market if you can stretch to it. Certainly not cheap, but head and shoulders above other clothing.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

How come work paid for your boots James? ...and yes the Ladystars are excellent, Mrs Flyer does indeed have a pair....

@johnchalker2915 2 года назад

I have the manual version and service at 8k was £185 and they lent me their brand new DCT wing as a courtesy bike for the whole day 👍to Blackpool Honda when usually dealers don’t get a good comment . Agree with the boots comment , comfy immediately out the box which is well worth the price . Put 9000 miles on last year on my Wing !

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Great feedback John - on the dealer and the boots!

@charliewhittaker3057 2 года назад

I’ve got the same model as you. I got it reduced by about £2500 because it was last years model, though 0 miles and unregistered. Happily it also included the first 3 services, though for an amazing machine like this I thought what you were charged was ok. Loving your videos.😁👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Cheers Charlie!

@petetxul6477 2 года назад

What kind of oil gets nackered in a modern engine in 4 t miles? Think about cars service intervals... Or Triumph’s 10t miles... Very weird

@BigBadLoneWolf 2 года назад

engines revving twice as high, so the oil is subjected to double the stress and sheering forces

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

No idea - I imagine the DCT box is a bit special

@24524128 4 месяца назад

Hey you are not the only GW dct owner that practices, slow speed, no feet down, manovers. By the way i bought a new GW in black, Oct 23, after watching you, and Mrs Flyer 2 up. Wifey and I both love the bike. So keep up the good work.

@tonebonetones 2 года назад

That's pretty damm good, if you ask me?! That was the very first service, what used to be known as the 'run in' service, yeah? My Ducati needed it's first service, which is as you say a simple oil and filter change, at only 700 miles, and was about £200. Same with the annual service a year later, again a simple oil and filter change. It is a tad annoying, though, if you don't do high mileage as they squeeze you every 12 months with this 'annual' service when arguably the bike does not really need it. However, it keeps the warranty all tickety boo, I suppose. Eye watering prices for the gloves and boots, though. Without seeming impertinent, are you actually paying for all these jackets, boots and gloves or are they promotional to yourself? It's a whole different ball game for, say, some younger or new rider who can only afford one machine, and will look for the best glove or boot for the money, as opposed to money no object. A separate video would be possibly useful to many, whereby you compare clothing...ie jackets, gloves boots in budget, mid range and money no object categories?

@headrace4863 2 года назад

Just had my 2020 VFR1200X serviced at 5k miles by my local Honda dealer, as it’s under PCP. £376 but that’s because I had a new back tyre as well. Yep, 7/10 for me as well. Didn’t get a courtesy bike as I went up to Tesco for a breakfast whilst it was done. Exactly the same report etc was sent to me which is quite interesting. Only slight query is they marked the chain and sprockets as green…. On a shaft drive bike…. 🤔👍👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Perhaps the app they use has no option to delete that bit - weird though, did you point it out to them?

@headrace4863 2 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer yep, sure did. They said that if a service task detailed in the report isn’t necessary on that model they mark it as green. Which is slightly odd as you’d think it could have an N/A or something selectable. Or, perhaps even more specific the schedule would be bike specific. They showed me the ‘job list’ for the vfr on a screen at the service desk (I asked about valve service (24k miles)) so they pulled up the schedule. Seems it’s just a generic form though… I did check the rear wheel after tyre fitting and there’s not a single mark on it which is a relief. I think they saw me taking a video of it on my ‘phone before I booked it in. Keep up the great work Andy, hope you can build on that mileage. 👍👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

That's a good idea - I worry when (if!) I ever get my Royal Enfiled back with its fancy gold wheels they'll get mullerred by some numpty when I get the tyres changed....

@riderramblings 2 года назад

It was interesting that the exhaust note had changed slightly after the service - or were you in a different Rider Mode?

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

I didn't notice that! ...same mode...

@johnvaleriewelbers2995 2 года назад

You get used to a bigger bike the more you ride them. 🥂😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦. New wings are nice bikes for sure

@martinwood76 5 месяцев назад

£216 is nowt for a beautiful bike like this , if you think it’s too much you shouldn’t buy one , simple really, love your videos, some great reviews keep em coming and ride safe buddy.

@MrG61-u9k 2 года назад

I think that's a reasonable price for servicing the Wing, how many people go to the dealer not knowing what the cost will be? No problem for The Millionaire Flyer 😄

@pennsyltuckyden9823 2 года назад

Of course it rained on the way home. Oh well, you get to spend some more time with the bike.

@alp3781 2 года назад

You can save sooooo much money by doing your on service. It is pretty easy, if you are slightly a handy guy. You can find so many helpful videos for free or to buy for 100.00 US a set of video on how to. You can also buy Honda's service manual which is super to follow to take stuff apart. I love working on my GW and so addicted to the DCT. Every oil change,I reset the DCT. The only thing I don't do, is brake fluid flush. I let the dealer do it, at the same time, I let them inspect all lines and operation. You need basic tools ONLY. Enjoy this spaceship.

@newy2277 2 года назад

£216 is not bad, i have my speed triple (2016 R) serviced at Triumph as the engine is under life time warranty. Alway book a courtesy bike the last one was a Street triple rs and i was well impressed. Average price Service and MOT usually £190 to £220 👍👍

@barackblows1942 2 года назад

I just had the 10k service on my 2019 Harley Fat Boy in December 2021 and it was $480.00 USD. What a ripoff! 💩💵💩💵

@nigelcb1300 2 года назад

I would definitely put some rain x on that screen, the rain droplets would just bead and run off

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Good point - I'll do that later!

@iannicholson9875 2 года назад

Like you I haven't put as many miles on my DCT Wing as I've wanted to due to Covid but have approaching 15000 miles on it now. Ref the smoothness of DCT I run the clutch initialisation process periodically as others have mentioned. What I have found is that as the mileage increased the smoothness improved and I have needed to run the process less frequently. Also I have found that fuel consumption kept improving until past 10000 miles but that seems to have stabilised now. You will probably find that the next service will be more expensive. What pushes the cost up is the amount of man hours required for all of the dismantling needed to perform simple tasks like accessing the air filter. It has to be said that it is a great bike from a user perspective but a bit of a pig to work on compared to most bikes. You mentioned the tyre pressure monitor. I have found that it works really well (it gave me very early warning of a puncture) but I have found that it is very sensitive and you do need to keep the cold tyre pressures within a very narrow window to prevent it activating on start up.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Yes that is my experience too - great tip about the DCT recalibration, until today I never knew that was a thing!

@willwye410 2 года назад

I'm shocked if you've only just discovered Daytonas. They've been doing top quality boots for years. Yes they are a bit pricey but worth every penny unless you enjoy wet feet in winter.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

I've known about them for years of course but never tried them until now (having tried many others in the mean time....)

@keitht3055 2 года назад

Very true. I wasn't having a go at you. By the way, I've just ordered a Segura jacket after seeing your previous vid. Lol. Not the one you have but, theFergus one. As for the correct gear, I still have a pair of Dunlop steel toecap wellies that I bought to bike to work over forty years ago, not much feeling but, they don't half keep your feet dry! 🤣.

@markmath2883 2 года назад

I believe having someone other than the dealer do the maintenance does not void the warranty. Just make sure the maintenance is documented. I have the service manual and do my own maintenance on my 1997 Honda Valkyrie…good thing as the local dealer refuses to work on bikes older than ten years. Put a K&N air filter on the bike and perform as much of the maintenance on the bike yourself…especially fluid changes. I have four bikes and have found the older bikes to be the easiest to work on. More electronics gizmos, means more problems that I can’t fix.

@Jaffa1951 2 года назад

Price for the service didn't seem too bad. The gloves and boots, however, seem very expensive. I bought a pretty good ER5 with 24K on the clock to use as a winter hack for £700. With the cheaper price for the boots + the gloves, they come to £615. Needless to say, I think th boots and gloves are too expensive. Goldwing's lovely though.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Well those bits of kit are both from premium brands - in my opionion you really don't get better than Rukka and Daytona when it comes to bike kit...but agreed, quality doesn't come cheap! When you ride all year round, every day (like I do) you get to realise it's not worth skimping on your kit....."buy cheap, buy twice"! and all that....

@cpuuk 2 года назад

Cheaper than Suzuki charge for their vstrom-1000 for the 'oil change' service.

@peetee49 2 года назад

Service cost sounds about right, I always have my bike serviced at my local Honda dealer, could do it myself but I think that full dealer service history reflects in the value of the bike down the line, just my opinion.

@skts2610 2 года назад

Wow there’s a blast from the past, I purchased a CX650Turbo and an NS400R from HGB back in the 80’s! They’ve survived all these years! Good to see👍🏽

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Still going strong!

@skts2610 2 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer Back in the day, Daytona Kawasaki was across the road too and I was toying with a GPZ750Turbo rather than the Honda… Wish I had them now as they fetch big money🙄

@SPCK111 2 года назад

My GSA 1200 LC was £280 for interim service and almost £700 for major. 😳. My Harley Electra glide was £350 for 5k service so indeed you got a bloody good deal. 😜👍🏻

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Winner!

@bpdenverco 2 года назад

320 in US dollars , beats my bmw r1200 service

@davidwilliams7220 2 года назад

£150 for my first service at local Motorrad on my new R1250gs

@robertadams4415 2 года назад

Hey I know what you mean I paid 472.dollars September of last year

@nfinnigan 2 года назад

Saltire Motorcycles in Edinburgh, Scotland will charge you over £216 to service a Royal Enfield Himalayan every 4000 miles. Might trade it in for a Goldwing

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Crikey....

@redjacc7581 2 года назад

didnt look like that BMW was indicating when it went round that roundabout @5:20 if so that is typical BMW driver. Think they own da road!

@nigelbradshaw8266 2 года назад

£216, snort* Try having a desmo service at a Ducati dealer!

@SOLOMOTOUK 2 года назад

Hi definitely worth the money for the service on the Honda is worth it Gloves are awesome I’ve just bought the Rukka Kingsley suit £2.5k well worth the money but not everyone bank balance can take it also BMW’s I like how they send me a video of everything that needs doing and what they have done to my GSA nice share 👍👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Yes I get the video from the BMW crew too - makes me wonder if I'm paying an extra hours labour for them to produce it for me!!

@SOLOMOTOUK 2 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer I thought the same 🤣🤣👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@iainian 2 года назад

That's a good price from a main dealer for the GW.....lots to clean after though! NB. LCR just added another bike to his fleet a "Gixxer"

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Indeed - a lovely one at that!

@allanmason7544 2 года назад

very imfomative vid andy not as expesive as i though it would be top work

@MGman100 2 года назад

I thought your gloves were great until I looked up the price! Interesting video though.

@geoffmurphy2586 2 года назад

Good deal flyer on the service got my 8000 miles service on my gs £190 so ye good deal on yours 👍🤣

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Sounds good Geoff - cheers....

@brucekendall52 2 года назад

For a bike of that nature I would believe your service cost to be fair value in this day and age from a dealer.

@gra271 2 года назад

Do you you Rain X, that’s Rain X Plastic to use on your screen and visor ? It’s great !

@nicksepisode 2 года назад

Shout out to the poor nc750x loan bike! Perhaps they should have followed my maintenance tips! 😁

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Don't get me wrng - I love the NC750X (I have a new one in the garage at the moment!) just that particular one was an unloved shed....I think dealers that do this are missing a trick!

@nicksepisode 2 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer look forward to seeing your opinion on the 2021

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Stay tuned - videos coming soon (and technically a 2022!)

@ritchsuk1840 2 года назад

I’ve had the Daytona boots for about 5 years they are lovely, you can send them back to Daytona for a re sole too! Excellent choice :)

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Yes amazing after sales service....similar with Rukka I understand.

@WheelieGoodTV 2 года назад

Considering my 1200GS cost €700 you got a bargain! Mind you I was totally ripped off.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Was that from the supplying dealer? Sounds a bit steep....mind you I seldom come away from the BMW dealer feeling I got a good deal....!!

@WheelieGoodTV 2 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer sure was. I’ve bought four bikes from them in the last 18 months. I won’t be buying another…..

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Oh dear - so much for being a loyal customer!

@michelod.i.y.5202 2 года назад

Looks like the Rolls-Royce of motorcycles. Enjoying your vids 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Glad to hear it - thank you!

@the_E4_Mafia 2 года назад

I’ve never ridden a DCT bike but can’t understand why anyone who is old school like you and me would want that? Changing gears is the heart of fun of motorcycling

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

It depends on the type of motorcycling you're doing - on this bike, in the two up touring mission, it's brilliant.