So You Want a Honda Goldwing... (Ultimate Long Distance Bike)

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@yammienoob 3 года назад

G-wing lovers unite! You are seen, you are heard

@SigSayer 3 года назад

I am a dad. . I ride. . . I just bought a new GW. . . Best bike I have ever ridden. Shout out to you Yammie for getting my riding style pinned.

@emilmujanovic5891 3 года назад

@@SigSayer adopt me

@jevongraham5223 3 года назад

@@SigSayer me too

@mhDarkWolf 3 года назад

I feel so validated

@BlackKnight2334 3 года назад

😄 my pestering on discord worked?

@lmkb247n 3 года назад

I'm 22 and I just bought a 1982 goldwing 1100. First bike ever!

@kylepayne9657 3 года назад

Awesome!! Congratulations!!

@lmkb247n 3 года назад

@@kylepayne9657 thanks man! It's a pretty bitchn ride

@phatdaddy6453 3 года назад

that’s a tasteful first ride. stay safe

@duncanstone8758 3 года назад

You have a good one. I have been riding my 1982 Interstate since acquiring it in 1993 and it has never left me stranded. Well, except that time the battery pooped out, and that was my fault for not replacing it earlier. With regular maintenance the bike will last forever. Handy hint: when checking the oil level in the sight glass on the lower right side of the crankcase, use a UV flashlight. The oil will show light green and the level can be easily seen.

@paulcantiller 3 года назад

I'm 28 and has a 82 Goldwing Interstate. Ride on bro

@steelavocado1 3 года назад

I worked on someone’s goldwing once, all it needed was a carb clean before it started. And man, did it fire right up. We didn’t even need to adjust anything, tune anything, or mess with anything. It’s literally bulletproof.

@marcellomartell5312 3 года назад

I bought a gl1200 along time ago. Absolute trash. Needed so much work. But it did start right up. I was amazed

@mollymcghee2220 3 года назад

@@marcellomartell5312 So you're saying you bought a piece of someone else's trash?

@marcellomartell5312 3 года назад

@@mollymcghee2220 pretty much. Flipped it and sold it for 3k towards my new goldwing

@Harry.Dresden 3 года назад

Instead of making them easier to work on, Honda just made the Goldwing break less often.

@richardzollinger4750 3 года назад

I'm a dad. Mid 50's. Owned bikes since I was 14. My 2019 Goldwing DCT (non tour) is the best bike I've ever owned....period.

@SigSayer 3 года назад

Amen Brother. . O>

@parkerhemphill2101 3 года назад

38, I've owned 5 bikes since I was a kid. My 2018 is my second GoldWing and and is hands down my GOAT bike. I live outside DC and ride this thing year round. As long as there isn't ice on the road Sonic (My Blue GW) and I are tearing up the curves

@alfoerster3593 3 года назад

After much deliberation between BMW GA, HD Road Glide, and Honda Goldwing. As a previous owner of both makes jthe winner was clear, a black 2021 Goldwing tour 6 speed. I realize I'm probably the 1% that doesn't go for a DCT but something about shifting feels more connected / visceral! I wonder what is the % DCT VS 6 speed sold?

@kaydenchristensen5011 3 года назад

My dad has a gold wing DCT. I wanted to hate it, especially the DCT part. But my gosh, I have nothing but praise for that bike. Amazing machine

@mollymcghee2220 3 года назад

@@parkerhemphill2101 My bike is the "4-eyed, 2-horned, Fling Purple Harley Eater". Catch me if you can!

@kendrickkipikas5458 3 года назад

For 30 years, the Honda Goldwing was more American than Harley Davidson.

@alp3781 3 года назад

Funny you say that ! Go to any large Honda/Suzuki/Yamaha dealer in any state. Check how many used HD got traded. It is getting worse and worse for HD by the day. Now, with the 2021 models, finally Honda came to its final senses and made the rear box larger, watch out HD. Well, too late anyhow.

@rightwingsafetysquad9872 3 года назад

My local Triumph dealer has more used Harleys than all other brands combined.

@kendrickkipikas5458 3 года назад

My point is that, from 1980 to 2010, Honda Goldwings were built in Marysville, Ohio.

@alp3781 3 года назад

@@kendrickkipikas5458 I learn something new everyday. Very interesting. Thanks !!!

@rightwingsafetysquad9872 3 года назад

@@kendrickkipikas5458 Arent all Harleys sold in America still built in Milwaukee?

@crabbytrucker 3 года назад

The very first Goldwing I owned was in 1994, at the age of 23. I had only been riding for 2 yrs. I went from a sportster to a brand new Aspencade, I upgraded to the SE in 1996. Sold the 1996 in 1998, I haven't been on one since. I will be purchasing a black 2021 DCT Tour later this year. I figure its a great birthday present for my 50th birthday.

@shelliecarlson7015 2 года назад

And did you?

@RobbieBussard 3 года назад

Hey Yammie! I want to thank you for this video. I started riding on a 2004 Honda GoldWing GL1800, one that was actually literally passed down to me by my grandfather, Pat, when he passed in 2014. It had 68,000 miles on it and ran smooth as butter. I took it through various states and tons of trips, even going through 5 of the highest paved mountain passes in Colorado in one day. It was an absolute beauty of a bike and I thank you for your hat tip to the GoldWing and its legacy. Cheers. Keep up the great content.

@kylepayne9657 3 года назад

That’s awesome!!

@haha__cool_yes 3 года назад

Ngl goldwings are what got me into bikes. I used to be just a car guy, but the thought of an ultra-comfy tourer with a flat 6 sparked my interest into just how rad bikes can be

@treebender-bl2du 3 года назад

"Authentic harley experience" - broken down on the side of the road

@kylepayne9657 3 года назад

😆😁 True statement. Never owned one & I never will.

@migueljonz3901 3 года назад

Lol, I was going to say, Finding out how far you can push it before giving up and calling for help.

@geraldfrieberg7921 3 года назад

I owned one Harley ('67 model). The main nemesis of HD's is..................VIBRATION ! You have to lock-tite EVERY fastener, and even then, the bolts STILL come loose. And, I won't even mention the numb feet, numb hands, and......WHAT ? I CAN'T HEAR you !!...HEARING LOSS due to all the NOISE...total idiocy. But, anyway, different strokes for different folks. And, here we have HD trying to sell and ELECTRIC bike for 30 grand that NOBODY asked for, and NOBODY really wants....other than those guys who collect Edsels ?? Cheers, everybody !!

@dennisaston3551 3 года назад

@@geraldfrieberg7921 Right. If I had wanted an electric bike I would buy a Zero Cycles bike and save myself 10 - 15 grand.

@Sciguy95 3 года назад

I had a guy tell me that he sold his Kawasaki Vulcan to get a Harley, and that was the worst decision he ever made.

@emilmujanovic5891 3 года назад

Yammie Noob: Makes a video for dads who might be far behind their primes. Me: Listening to the whole video in detail even though I'm 15, almost like I think I will remember all of it in 4 decades.

@36ChambersOfFear 3 года назад

Lol I’m 17

@jackbauer9854 3 года назад

Don't wait till you're 55 to have kids lol

@LemonWalrus546 3 года назад

Never too early to start riding, hust do yourself a favor and start small. The only two biles good for beginners mentioned in this video were the cameos from the R3 and Ninja 400. There is no shame in riding a small bike for your first, and anyone that DOES shame someone for that is just upset you haven't spilled your 300 when they've dumped their shitbox GSXR750 3 times since last week......

@peteleivo2247 3 года назад

Hell, I'm 17, kinda same. But hey, get riding if you want to, it's a lot of fun. If you are in the EU, get an A1 license when you can, then upgrade later, if the US, do the msf. And don't forget, start on something with a little less power (unless talking about A1, in which case whatever goes).

@emilmujanovic5891 3 года назад

@@peteleivo2247 yeah I'm in EU but I just started riding my 50cc scooter so it would be a waste getting that only to ride for a year, so I'm waiting for the A2 at 18 :)

@Kurvan 3 года назад

"Goldwings are immortal" My dad has only owned two bikes in his life; a first year GL1000 he bought new, and a first year 5th gen that he bought when he decided to upgrade. He still has the GL1000 and it still runs perfectly fine.

@allwheeldrive 3 года назад

Owned a 77 for a couple of years. Awesome bike. Wish I still had it, even after several bikes later.

@HouseCuber15 3 года назад

My Dad is almost ready to retire his 83' Aspencade after 170k miles. Still commutes to work on it to this day!

@geraldfrieberg7921 3 года назад

My '81 model put on 144K miles and I finally had to have the alternator replaced (not cheap...but hey...what the heck...a 40 year old bike !!!) The main problem with these early Wings: brake cylinder corrosion and collapsed/leaking fork seals, along with diaphragm issues with CV carbs. But again, this is well after 30 years of USE !!!!!!!

@trulylegend1999 3 года назад

I have an 83 Goldwing GL1100I with 129000 miles, and the thing has similar issues. Leaking fork seals and brakes, but man does it run!

@BikerMage 3 года назад

"Don't test ride a Goldwing. You won't want to go back to any other bike." - a former coworker And he was right. Loaned my XJ750 for his Goldwing 1100 one night to ride home, fell in love. Weeks later, found a guy willing to trade straight across for a 1200, made my buddy a little jealous. So much of a "dad bike", the former owner left a tape in when I got it, Bat Out Of Hell by Meatloaf. I still miss it.

@ddavidson5 3 года назад

I am a former (and yes aging) sport bike guy but I now own a 2018 Goldwing DCT Tour and it's the best motorcycle I've ever owned.

@Stripemas 3 года назад

How long does it take to get used to not having a clutch?

@ddavidson5 3 года назад

@@Stripemas it takes about a day to get used to the "no clutch". What takes a little longer to adjust to is coming to a full stop, not an emergency stop or when knocking off speed for a corner or something, just a regular stop in traffic or coming up to a red light. With a clutch bike, for the last few yards, I'd pull in the clutch and glide to a smooth stop on just the brakes. With the DCT always engaged, as you brake to slow to a stop the DCT downshifts giving you these little blips of unexpected engine braking. I guess that's the difference between the DCT and the full automatic you have in your car. At first you feel like a complete amateur coming to a stop but in about a week you learn to adjust your braking technique and it's not a problem. In all other cases the DCT is super smooth and in almost every circumstance the DCT shifts better than I ever could.

@Stripemas 3 года назад

@@ddavidson5 Thanks for the great answer!

@jeremynachbar3205 3 года назад

Absolutely the same experience for me. I picked up a ‘21 DCT Tour in metallic black yesterday. I like pulling away with virtually no chance of stalling, but coming to a complete stop is a different situation. Yesterday was a first for me. I was missing the clutch. But I’m sure I will assimilate over time.

@ddavidson5 3 года назад

@@jeremynachbar3205 it doesn't take long to adjust to the braking but day one where you are I was pretty embarrassed about my stops. What I find myself doing is feathering the brake and most times can accurately anticipate the downshifts, these days it's usually a smooth stop. All us DCT guys say the same thing about the stopping, and it's an adjustment, but everything else is unbeatable.

@AgentJayZ 3 года назад

I've ridden a gen 2,3 5 and 6. IMHO, all Gold Wings before gen 5 were odd-handling barges. The Gen 5 is a huge sport bike, with what seems like nuclear power. The Gen 6 is the same, only lighter, sharper, smaller, better handling, and faster. I raced an SV650 for a few years, and the gen 6 handles like that, with smoothness and torque that never ends. I'm saving up for one now!

@twodogs2076 3 года назад

You meet the nicest people on a Honda :)

@CaptainJacksIsland 3 года назад

I'm offended that this video accurately stereotyped me. The absolute nerve.

@kimjessen7225 3 года назад

The Pooper-Generation can´t understand it- yet :)

@davidbrayshaw3529 3 года назад

Perhaps you "identify" with the stereotype? I don't think that it is possible to be the stereotype and be offended at the same time.

@kylepayne9657 3 года назад

🤣😆😜

@oklahomahank2378 3 года назад

@@davidbrayshaw3529 It was a joke.

@kaydenchristensen5011 3 года назад

My dad has a GS and a wing 😂😂😂

@johnnierider7629 3 года назад

NAILED IT! I LOVE my 2017 GL 1800. I literally had the GL 1800 sitting next to a Road Glide when I was making up my mind. The GL is my 2nd bike. My 1st love is my 2002 VTX1800.

@petergriffin8681 3 года назад

Saving up now for a used 2018-2019 DCT touring!

@petergriffin8681 3 года назад

Also my dad has been riding them the last 40+ years and recently took his current unit on the dragon here in NC/TN

@cliftondugan5295 3 года назад

Bought a 87 with the wood trim and 180k miles runs solid.

@geraldfrieberg7921 3 года назад

Save for a NEW 2021, instead. You'll be GLAD you did.

@reverendgaddy2435 3 года назад

turned 50 and bought a 'wing a week and a half later. Seemed inevitable to me...

@lucky-moto2332 3 года назад

Both my grand parents had goldwings, thats right, each had there own, toured the entire New Zealand, my dream bike since I was young haha

@bog704 3 года назад

Just wanted to throw this out there since I'm apparently wierd... I'm a 23yo who rides a '83 Goldwing.

@chrishookins9780 3 года назад

Lol. I was born that year. I'd still rock it and be proud. The bus company I worked for had a mid 20s yr old mechanic that had a goldwing. Said it never broke down. Lol

@isaacinmon4086 3 года назад

Im 19 on a 1995 gl1500 🤣🤣🤷‍♂️

@kylepayne9657 3 года назад

👏👏👏👏

@geraldfrieberg7921 3 года назад

I am 68 and will be a year older in June. I plan to buy a '21 Wing Tour DCT in RED. What the heck. My riding days are getting more limited, so NOW's the time. And, I can afford it, which is the BEST part !

@kylepayne9657 3 года назад

@@geraldfrieberg7921 Early congratulations to you!! You’ll love it.

@kylepayne9657 3 года назад

I’m 52 and have wanted a Goldwing since I was 16 years old (1985). I finally got one in 2020. It was a 2018 White Tour model that never sold, was still in the crate & heavily discounted. I wouldn’t trade my Goldwing for any other touring bike. Although it does have some minor issues as any completely redesigned bike it’s still an amazing machine. 🤙

@christopherhuggins3212 3 года назад

Well shit... you didn't have to stab me in the chest that hard I'm in my 30s and a dad who is looking at buying a 5th gen Goldwing

@prophetak4574 3 года назад

You influenced me to pick up my first bike this week! (2019 Kawasaki z400) I love it so far! Thank you for your content and tips!

@monkmoto1887 3 года назад

Noice!

@YearofTheLaw 3 года назад

That was my first too! Awesome man.

@THEGEEK2001 3 года назад

Weak bike. Need h2r for starter. No no good choice enjoy bud :)

@tequilasunrise9667 3 года назад

@@THEGEEK2001 that ain't even road legal lol

@monkmoto1887 3 года назад

Oh look, another tequila sunrise. Rolls eyes

@markyjholder 3 года назад

I've got an 83 Gl1100 Wing. I got it from my grandparents when my grandpa got his hip replaced and realized an almost 1000 pound motorcycle might be a bit too much for him. It's got a few quirks here and there, the gauges don't always work, and the alternator is a touch weak for the amount of electronics it has, but it runs like a fucking champ. And while they're not invincible if you have a problem with it someone else had already had that problem, figured out a solution and posted about it on every Goldwing forum there is.

@cederveltman 2 года назад

when riding a Goldwing, you're not a driver. You're a captain.

@jonerikgreene1175 3 года назад

The timing of this video is crazy.... I’m currently borrowing a friends 2020 GW to see if I like it well enough to buy my own. I’ve been shocked at the power hammering down.

@montlejohnbojangles8937 3 года назад

There's really nothing out there like that giant flat six. It's got a torque curve like a square wave.

@parkerhemphill2101 3 года назад

Drop it into Sport mode and hit some curves.

@kylepayne9657 3 года назад

Definitely try “sport” mode and hang on!!

@navcop33 3 года назад

Man, that was an outstanding video which made me chuckle a few times. Great work!

@WimS675 3 года назад

This dad rides the best touring bike ever made: the St1300. And the st1100 before that. Top engineering, bullet proof quality. 25 years of riding with zero failures. Regular maintenance only . Easy 40 Miles or better per gallon too. I love it.

@kimhorton6109 2 года назад

I’ve had a 2003 and a 2009 St1300 and they are hard to beat except for wind noise. Gigantic saddle bags, big back seat, 7 gallon tank, electric windscreen and good rain protection, even better with the Fairing Wind deflection kit. I put 160K on the 2003 and it was running great but that red 2009 grabbed me. I managed 84k on the 2009 and loved it in motion but at 70 it was getting too top heavy. I found a 2015 GL Anniversary edition and have been running all around East Tennessee since.

@MusicmanStephan 3 года назад

Shadetree shoutout with Joe Exotic pic LOL. Somehow I think he would find that funny.

@yescavol1637 3 года назад

What’s up weirdos

@kylepayne9657 3 года назад

Shadetree would absolutely see the humor in that. I love that guy & the entire BrapStar gang.

@davbro9120 3 года назад

Picked up a new touring edition a couple of weeks ago. I'm 26 and don't regret it one bit haha. I'm coming off a 600RR and this thing hauls.

@daveplem 3 года назад

I just bought a 1990 GL1500 for my first bike. I immediately dropped it in the driveway. Fortunately, my Hulk strength kicked in, and I snatched it back off the pavement before my wife or neighbors could see it.

@coolhandchunk 3 года назад

Gotta be careful taking on and off the center stand...mine fell away from me when lowering it in my garage! Pro tip, always sit on the bike when taking it off the center stand!

@geraldfrieberg7921 3 года назад

@@coolhandchunk EXCELLENT advice !! Been there, done that !! The wonderful feature of the new Wing is that highly-refined "walking gear" mode, and the reverse gear. Honda really has that dialed in to perfection. I weigh only 145 @ 5 ft 8, so I need all the help I can get !

@mikesimmons9930 3 года назад

Great informative review. I have owned a lot of different cruises and loved them all but just bought a Goldwing. I am amazed at what a magnificent machine this bike is.

@azbats63 3 года назад

Don't sleep on the Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager. Nowhere near the amount of technological whiz-bang, but will still carry you, your significant other, and your gear as far as you want to go in comfort. I snagged one brand new for $14.5K last summer.

@montlejohnbojangles8937 3 года назад

Mhmm, still an absolutely smashing full-dress touring bike.

@reverendgaddy2435 3 года назад

This was my close second choice. In fact, I was going to look at one of these even before the goldwing I eventually bought, but the Voyager seller flaked on me at the last minute...

@kevinlorren7951 3 года назад

I paid $14,298 for my 2016 F6B brand new in 2019. I love my wing!

@dennisaston3551 3 года назад

MSRP $17,699. That's hard to argue with. I don't do air cooled v-twins but that is REALLY hard to argue with.

@happysamoan97 3 года назад

apparently I'm a dad/having a midlife crisis at 24... (I'm neither 😂)

@partakeind.2837 3 года назад

literally bought an 83 last week and I'm 24 I love it

@stylusmccracken8629 3 года назад

I bought a 2018 at 18 lol

@Vraetzught 3 года назад

Yep. I'm almost 30, but I bought me a 2002 Honda Pan European ST1100 to start riding seriously. Since I will be doing mostly highway commuting for half an hour one way, it seemed like an obvious choice.

@CaptainJacksIsland 3 года назад

Correction: a dad with a mid-life crisis AND disposable income. Should feel ashamed, you dirty 1-percenter =P

@thejkyle 3 года назад

Same here dude, going to look at an 84 tomorrow..bike is way older than I am!

@allwheeldrive 3 года назад

I owned a 1977 Wing for a few years. It was naked with flat bars, better tires and shocks, and updated ignition. It was truly awesome. The sound between 7000 and 8500 was sublime. Not many people know it was designed to be one of the first superbikes. It cooked, was very comfortable, super reliable, and was the best-looking Wing until this latest version. Gen 1 or Gen 6 only. Never BMW. Not for trips further than an hour or two from home (specially after warranty!). They simply aren't as reliable, easily maintained, well-thought-out...just not as real-world competitive.

@Adam_C_anadian 3 года назад

I've owned a 2004 wing and now a 2013... fantastic machines... best of all worlds!... cheers yammie!

@montlejohnbojangles8937 3 года назад

Truly the most comfortable boatercycle on the road.

@mem5922 3 года назад

"you'd still miss the the dime but you wouldn't tuck the front"...pissing my pants LMAO!

@clerissonmesquita 2 года назад

Thank you so much for your invaluable information, highly appreciate it, keep it up the outstanding job, have a great day.

@sduk6270 3 года назад

You can't talk Goldwing history without mentioning Vetter.

@robertweisskopf 3 года назад

you failed to mention the espresso machine in the left rear bag compartment. I love mine

@seanylewl 3 года назад

I actually dont know if youre joking or not

@robertweisskopf 3 года назад

@@seanylewl why do you think we add a cup holder ☕️

@kylepayne9657 3 года назад

🤣😆

@stylusmccracken8629 3 года назад

The 6th gen goldwing is fast as hell for its size lol. It loves burnouts, wheelies, and corners lol. They also have insane brakes

@draketalon1 3 года назад

I just got myself a 2021 gold wing touring. I love it.

@MotoMengy 3 года назад

Nice video! I love my 2018 DCT Goldwing, best bike I've ever owned! 😁

@dougpeters1625 Год назад

Very informative video thank you

@dhender85 3 года назад

My dad had a 2006 Goldwing. When he died, it sat for 5 years before my mom let me have it. I changed the fuel injectors (which basically required stripping down the bike down to the frame), and replaced the fuel pump. Took it to a shop for fresh fluids and new tires, and hit the road. These bikes, so I've heard, can go over 200k miles, and mine only has 56k. A bit of maintenance, and my kids will probably be able to ride it in 10 years.

@kylepayne9657 3 года назад

That’s cool you’re riding your dads bike. 👏👏👏👏

@ricktotty2283 3 года назад

I have a 2021 Standard Goldwing. I love it and yes I have the DTC model. One important thing left out of all the reviews is the bike no longer has a starter or alternator. It now has an electric motor generator much like what you would find in a hybrid vehicle. This electric motor generator provide you with Creep forward, creep in reverse, and also acts as first gear.

@Aderas82 2 года назад

Not to mention its 800lbs wet, not 928

@lifeenvironments 3 года назад

I have a 2020 DCT Tour. I am 59 and a dad. The automatic transmission took 3 minutes to fall in love with. Put it in Sport mode, and you’ll leave your dentures alongside of the road and your erectile dysfunction will be cured forever. And yes, this thing is indeed flickable. Too bad you have to be over 50 to own one. Sort of makes me feel bad for the younger generations saddled with broken kidneys, throbbing sit bones, and no Howard Stern on XM radio to comfort their woes! Here’s to being old! 😋

@davidgigac4430 3 года назад

Hey...Great F'in job, no really! Informative, entertaining and solid research...I just purchased a 21 Goldwing DCT bagger...pick it next week 4/10...I was feeling that I didn't give Harley a fair nod...but I own a 97 Goldwing and have had ZERO issues...your best video yet...I feel 100% with the new Goldwing, Thanks dg.

@oldmanjim2376 3 года назад

Rolling on a 1993 GL1500. Getting ready to take her from El Paso to Ft Worth soon. Best storage capacity of any Wing! Simple mod to add the ability to plug my phone into the stock stereo. (and yes, the tape player, does INDEED work.)

@jamesfogartysr2156 3 года назад

Great video, I have 3 old Goldwings made in Marysville Ohio. 2 81's and 1 82 the 82 has bigger brakes and different size tires,all interstates. My main bike is a 96 cbr 600 f3. ive ridden it for many long trips. got the wings for some comfort.I'm soon to be 69 years old the wings are so smooth. less fatigue planning on doing west coast next summer. Thanks for posting,you have a new subscriber (me)

@barneygo2010 3 года назад

Most informative and entertaining. Thanks for the levity and knowledge. This video made my day. Blessings my friends!! Peace Be To Journey!

@briancoffey9748 3 года назад

The Goldwing is the 2 wheeled equivalent to the Toyota Land Cruiser. Tank like and indestructible.

@allwheeldrive 3 года назад

...with a nuclear power plant for an engine!

@glickmpb 3 года назад

I bought a brand new 2008 Goldwing in 2009 (Airbag model) and kept it 11 years before I traded it. Although the bike wasnt perfect, it was far better than the used 2016 Ultra Classic I traded it for (Only had 5 miles on it). Not only did the Goldwing perform far better (more power, reverse, better suspension, sport bike feel, etc..) it was comparatively cheaper than the Ultra Classic. The fit and finish on the Harley was clearly superior, but I felt the bike was dangerous on the highway. It didn't have passing speed at 80+ mph and it felt far heavier than it was. I dumped a ton of cash into it (stereo, bars, LEDs all the way around, seat, etc...) and sold it after 9 months. It was a total PoS. Suspension sucked, horribly underpowered at highway speeds, felt heavier than it was, shitty head unit, maneuvered like a 1940s milk truck. There is simply no comparison between a Goldwing and Harley. People buy Goldwings to travel the interstate and people buy Harleys to make a statement. I simply cant imagine taking a long trip on a Harley with all the noise from the engine. I prefer the stereo and the sound of the motor gets annoying after 10 minutes. I have owned numerous new bikes through the years and am absolutely done with Harley. Their motorcycles are total pieces of shit because they are underpowered, unreliable, perform badly, air cooled, feel heavy and TOTALLY over priced. I will be buying another new Goldwing this year.

@gtgodbear6320 3 года назад

I thought you was being serious there for a second when you said depleted uranium.

@dennisaston3551 3 года назад

He's joking, yeah, but not by much. I don't know how they made the thing so damn heavy either. If they had made the thing a liquid cooled engine I'd have considered it but I don't do air cooled twins. Bought a wing.

@Firestorm637 3 года назад

Great video

@carlcurtice7914 2 года назад

Great video; Truth spoken. I'm on my fifth GW and won't trade it for the world (unless I get an 2023 or 2024). The only problem I've ever had, other than the pain of changing the air filter, is the classic GW fork wobble. New seals fixed that problem and I was back riding in a day. Great site; keep up the good work.

@yoshit9819 3 года назад

Great video. Subbed

@wilcisco1159 3 года назад

The true Rolls-Royce of motorcycles

@dundonrl 3 года назад

Nah.. BMW K1600 GTL is the "Rolls-Royce" of motorcycles.. (literally)! (since BWM owns Rolls-Royce!)

@Driftingsiax 3 года назад

Or as my dad put it “a honda accord with the windows down.”

@pedlpower 3 года назад

@@Driftingsiax Your dad's gay.

@allwheeldrive 3 года назад

Maybe more like a Bentley! This thing can cover some serious tarmac, even when it gets all curvy!

@dundonrl 3 года назад

@@allwheeldrive I'd love to play with a new Gold Wing on twisty roads!

@thatguyjimmie 3 года назад

Three weeks ago I flew from North Dakota to Madison Wisconsin to pick up my 2018 pearl white DCT! My last bike was a fourth-generation Wing 14 years ago. I signed the paperwork jumps on the bike and rode A Thousand Miles back home. I was a little sore but just because I hadn't ridden in a long time a decade-and-a-half to be exact but I calloused right back up and made it home with no hitches. Best bike I've ever owned

@chrischassey4849 2 года назад

Good video...glad you mentioned it's peer competition...looking at a full-Dad GW to replace my K1600

@brycemeercat3604 3 года назад

Still love my Goldwing got it from the original owner for 100 dollars cause his wife wanted it out of the gaurage it's a 91 aspencade 1500 with 30k miles, sat for 7 years all I had to do was spray the carbs with some carb cleaner and she was up and going again. Beast machine!

@kylepayne9657 3 года назад

Wow!!!

@Timman57 3 года назад

Thought this was an older episode when it hit my recommended but once I heard him mention Shadetree's Raspberry Buffet and the Mail-Order Glide/Bangkok Bagger, I checked the upload date lol

@ksspang 3 года назад

but I'm watching this on Thursday, so tomorrow IS Friday! I guess I"m getting a cookie tomorrow for sure!

@gregemurphy346 3 года назад

I have a 1986 goldwing , I love it , very reliable and fun to ride .

@fordmustang269 3 года назад

You posted this the day after I sold my goldwing, cafed and custom paint, I'll miss it for sure.

@billybobbocephus2177 3 года назад

After 25 years I am ready to get back on a bike, I am leaning toward a 4th gen Goldwing SE with lower mileage. Everything I have seen, read and heard tells me that that's the way to go for long trips I would like to do. I live in northern Alberta where I normally wouldn't want to ride a bike, as there is too much mud, rocks, tools and junk flying off of trucks here in the oilpatch, so regular normal everyday riding would be too risky. Gonna save up my pennies, and buy one next year, unless I win the lottery, then I will buy a spankin' new one..

@pedlpower 3 года назад

Do it! I love my 97 SE! It's a barge but it's the most capacious, comfortable GW ever.

@manoloorz 3 года назад

I can't believe the Goldwing had a cassette player back in the 80's but a 2021 husky 701 enduro doesn't even have a fuel gauge ☹

@johnaz7778 3 года назад

I have been riding for over 50 years. I love my goldwing. If you think I'm past my prime, come ride the Devil's highway with me. I'm not claiming to be the fastest, but you're not leaving me in the dust either 🤗

@PetePavloff 3 года назад

I own a 2018 GL1800 db dct stallion brown (the best color) bagger. This bike is AWESOME! I never once thought I'd ride a goldwing this hard. 112 max socks for a bike you'd never know that you were really going that fast. I'm always at 90 to 95 before I backoff and set the cruise at 80. No chicken strips on my tires either, this is a fun bike to dang near drag knee on. Get the driver back rest, trust me, other wise in sport mode you'll end up on the back seat. The problem is mileage. I hypermiled mine and got 50.2,,, but I average 38 (remember,,, no chicken strips). One unexpected down side. The fob key has a pretty medallion on the back. Don't push it until you know what it does,,, oh, and save that number on the tag on the fob,,, you'll need that, it's very important.

@vincents3334 11 месяцев назад

Been riding all my life. Bought my first GoldWing last month at age 71. Best bike I ever owned.

@luish8056 3 года назад

Well damn, now I wanna see that Yammie Noob and Shadetree colab

@TOldMansJB 3 года назад

Even Polaris tried to get in on the gold wing market with the vic vision!

@jared6200 3 года назад

2005 30th Anniversary Gl 1800 in my garage, used to own a 1975 GL1000, it was my second bike. Only issue I've had yet on either bike is my 2005 got stuck in reverse.

@chasesnoochieboochies408 3 года назад

R3 all day I started out on a ninja 1000 and came down to the r3 its by far my favorite bikes for the money thx yammie you are a god at direction 💥

@sniepgaming6828 3 года назад

Having been on both the wing and the road glide for over 400 miles each, I'll take the wing all day long. It's Mary Poppins over windows 95.

@ericgabriel4190 3 года назад

The Rune was so cool!

@Sasageyo-oj5ph 3 года назад

I had my midlife crisis a few weeks ago at the ripe old age of 19, bought a rebel 500 and haven’t looked back

@outdoorsgp2 3 года назад

The beached whale got me🤣

@johnnycucumber 3 года назад

Foot-pounds and pound-feet aren't the same thing. One foot-pound is the energy transferred when applying one pound of force through a *linear* displacement of one foot. It's equal to 1.355818 Joules. One pound-foot is the torque of applying one pound of force at a *perpendicular* distance of one foot from a pivot point. It's equal to 1.355818 Newton-meters. The difference is that a foot-pound is a scalar product, while the pound-foot is a vector product. Because vector math is fun.

@brettmorey4171 3 года назад

Thank you! Foot pounds flows so much better!

@alanblair8933 3 года назад

Great to see the history of the Goldwing, always had the desire to ride one, while my Ducati ST4s is amazing compromise between sports and tour, I'm looking at a Goldwing as well. Sad that the opportunity to ride one and include some of the footage in this and include your respected rider assessment is not included. How about the RC30 and it's smaller brother NC30/31 next ? Although how about riding first and then improving your story ? Take it canny and keep up the great reports.

@Jagknorr 3 года назад

Im glad you didn’t shit on this bike because it truly is amazing. A bike any rider of any kind can appreciate (especially as they age 😁)

@joshdeaktor5827 3 года назад

Love how Shadetree Surgeon gets a shout-out!! You and him are my favorite two moto vloggers!!

@sord444 3 года назад

I used to ride a Goldwing Valkyrie, absolutely amazing bike!

@almulakimaalimalriadiat9068 3 года назад

This video is as good as f9s... good job Yammie....

@trex860 2 года назад

THAT was excellent.

@phoso29 3 года назад

Maybe I need to look into a Goldwing...Yes, I'm one of those beemer riders (Grand America) and the maintenance on her is no joke!!!! Bring More Wallet

@migueljonz3901 3 года назад

It's the same for BMW's cars. It's also the reason why I didn't even think of a BMW for my next bike.

@synnj4970 3 года назад

Someone's been watching the Shadetree channel, lmao. I think we should get him and Chey down to Austin to ride around a bit and have a FloridaMen take over ATX sesh!

@JoseLorenzoDeOro 3 года назад

Great video. I'll keep my FLH ´71 for LDR till the day I die!!!

@patrickbateman9887 3 года назад

Great video, but I'd add a few points: - The Goldwing has been downsized twice. First when they moved from a steel frame to an aluminum frame. The alum-frame generation looks bigger but is substantially lighter (I think like 80lbs!). - Next downsize was with the latest 6th gen. Gen Xers don't like the barge-like baby-boomer style, so they shrunk it in size to be between the ST1300 and the old Goldwing, then discontinuing the ST1300. It got lighter this time as well. - Also, to my personal disappointment, you can only get the airbag on a DCT version.