Honda GL1500 Goldwing One year review

I'll be going over some problems I've had, some maintenance that I've taken care of and some future maintenance that I intend to do. As well as my feeling on the bike in general.

[vintagebikes]

I loved this video...do my own maintenance and enjoy hearing about your work. You've got the careful pace that gets jobs done right.

[weschambers]

I recently acquired a 1990 model, and I must say, it significantly outperforms my previous Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

[pedlpower]

If your shifter feels sloppy, false-neutrals or leaks oil (mine did), install the auxiliary shift pivot with the seal. It tightens up the shifts and gets it back to like new.
To anyone looking to buy, get one that hasn't been molested. All the farkles and lights look cool but they probably haven't been installed properly and will cause you problems. Change those timing belts! '88 and '89 were the first years and Honda was still getting the kinks out. Off idle hesitation was a problem. Honda continually improved the bike as the years went by. Anyone that has owned GWs will tell you this is one of the best generations. If not the best!
Keep your knees in the breeze and thanks for the videos!

[rosarioroberto]

Greetings,
As always another fantastic detailed video 🇺🇸🍾🎉🇺🇸
Thank you so much for sharing all these details.
Keep producing more videos.

[elbiocaballero]

40 miles per gallon? wow! I got a 1994 GL 1500 Interestate, I get about 32/34 miles per gallos and she has honly 34, xxx miles, I just chanche oil to sintetic, new spark plugs. next month I will replace air filter and see if that helps. Other then that she runs smud like butter....Thanks for your video!

[perniciouschattel]

It will take a lot longer than any other bike.... I'm in the middle of stripping down and doing a lot of updates/repairs on a 98 GL SE. On the one hand I agree, the GL is A LOT. Plastics and complexity make it pretty challenging. But, I also have a KTM 990 Adventure.... which is much simpler in some ways... but Lord almighty what a mission to do anything! Honda is built to be maintained, and everything fits together easily despite 25 years of use. As long as I have time, give me the GL every time! The only reason to keep the KTM is, on occasion, I want to be a hooligan...

[BryanHastings-dbxr]

Thanks Sir have used your info have a new to me 1500 same year se black yours is pristine mine a wing in progress thanks again

[TheMamonti]

Soon it will be simple basic service for the next 60, 000 miles. I am in the same boat, 1988 with 60, 000 and will be doing everything on your list.

[biker-dog-poppy]

I expect they put cooling fins on the sump for a reason, may not matter to much but....

[Gfthce]

As to engine oils I've always used diesel motoroils with great results for over 40 years now . I'm wondering if these synthetic oils are keeping your bike engine's clean ' as I hear alot about the need to use Seafoam flushes to keep the valve lifters clean . Diesel motoroils have more detergents in them and the types of friction fighters that work better in our trannys ' clutches and cams .
Thanks for the very enjoyable video

[TheMamonti]

Might want to pull the slave cylinder and clean it out... they leak inside the housing and can wipe the clutch and shift forks.

[JustSomeITguy]

Which synthetic oil did you find works well. I have the same bike in Sonoma Green 😊

[paseandoconhonda]

Excellent video! $4000 there and here in Argentina it costs $20, 000. It really is a motorcycle for few here. I would like to know how you cut the windshield, what tool you did it with. Greetings from the south.

[fkat]

Thank you for the video. You must be an officer 👍👍

[lenron]

Thanks for the great videos. I recently bought a 2000 gl1500 with 62, 000 miles. It seems to run well but I am wondering what maintenance items I should focus on first. The previous owner did regular oil changes but nothing else as far as I know. I am going to change the coolant after watching your video. I will have to look into the timing belt most likely too. How did you know that the wheel bearings needed changing? Thanks, Len. (Ontario, Canada)

[JerryHawk]

Looks like you got her all ready for our trip later this year. 👌

[Tom-hsx]

Over 92, 000 miles on my '99 (very close to break-in) and I'm finally willing to forgive myself for selling my Valkyrie.
However, my wife is VERY happy now.