Harold I promise you won't ever be able to wear it out. I had one for a little over 24 years and still looked and ran great with 117,000 plus miles just sold it because I got tired and just wanted a new gl1800
I like still like the 1500 styling much better than the current models, the new ones are trying to be a touring bike that looks sporty - BMW has achieved that with the 1600 but the new wing looks like two different styles of bike slapped together, with engine hanging down like a large flat lump of lead slung underneath, whereas the 1500’s and previous 1800’s were well integrated styling wise. 😎
My 2000 Goldwing 1500SE has so many switches on the handlebar that there is a sticker that says, "Too close for missiles, switch to guns!" Yep, that is a lot of switches. I had a 2002 Goldwing 1800 and sold it. I kept the 1500.... To me, the 1500 is a better bike.
Funny I wanted an 1800, but after reading many reviews on the 1500 I bought a 1500 and saved a heap of $$ love my bike so much, people can't believe its 33 years old
@@jimmywaters8929 If you put progressive suspension on the front and rear, your 1500 will ride better than that 1800. I had both and kept my 1500. Honda put a "fake" second shock on back. Change that to both working progressive shocks and it will handle like a "bird on a wire" around corners. My 1500 touched its floorboard down in the corners after my 1800 in corners once the progressive suspension was installed.
@@jimmywaters8929 One shock has dampening and the other does not. For some reason, Honda thought that the rear shocks only needed one shock to have the dampening instead of both shocks. Bean counters in Japan??? I believe it was the right rear shock that is only spring loaded and not dampened.
I've got a 99 I bought 15 months ago had 52,200 miles exact candy red 2 tone as yours. Paid 3k- the seller had 2 other Gwings. Have put 16000 miles on it- cross country and back twice. Changed all fluids & filters. A battery and tires and a couple bulbs. Speedometer cable broke on a trip- replaced myself $20. My 2nd 1500. I'm old so I'll keep it forever. I've had many bikes- have a harley at present. GWings are my favorite they run extremely well with just maintenance. Truly the Cadillac of bikes.
Thank you, that was a great review! I’ve been trying to get my ‘96 GL1500 SE operational for a long time now and can’t wait to start riding it. Ended up having to replace the engine and fix the previous owners sloppy electrical work, but the 800-page service manual comes in handy.
When I saw a Honda Gold Wing show up in my list I was just starting to delete it and then recognized you. That is one good looking motorcycle. I don't think someone is going to find a 98 in that kind of condition. It's obviously been his baby. The version of that bike stripped of all that dress is interesting to ride. I think the base model is more fun, but still it's not what I'd want for my main ride. Im glad to see that you used the center stand. Whoever the talent is behind the camera does a great job. From doing professional audio and video. I can tell they take their job seriously. I hope you have a great day..
Hi Rick, yes, that bike is in exceptional shape and to my surprise it was fun to ride. Thank you, the talent behind the camera it’s me, lol, one man production, just a lot of back and forth between the bike and the camera 😀👍
You might be surprised. I've seen some really nice 1500s under $3000 (not going to tell you how little I paid for mine, that was a "wife-says-it-goes" deal). Remember, the Wings are a two-wheel Cadillac, so they don't usually get beat up like a BMW or a Hardly-Feelitsoon. Even the classic, pre-1985 Goldwings tend to have been taken care of (if you find a needs-restoration under $750, grab it!), but the 1500 Aspencade is pretty much as good as motorcycles ever came for riding any farther than the next town over.
Reverse is slow because you have to duck-walk. Helmets fit in the top box just fine (when all of your video gear isn't in there) and there are two helmet hooks under the top box. A common add-on was a chrome rack on top of the top box.
Gday mate for the age of the bike it is in magnificent condition a credit to its owner , most of the 1500 i have seen are really showing there age badly but this one is magnificent . This motorcycle the goldwing is one i would love to own probably in the 1800 configeration as i said most of the 1500 models here in australia (if you can get one) are in not so good condition but you can get a good 1800 for between 12,000 and 20,000 depending on year and mileage great video on a classic king of the road .
Great review, one the very few motor cycles in the world designed for two people, not an after thought like most bikes, my wife loves ours, most likely because she can sleep on the back Lol
@@AlbesADV I do have something to add to that...I have a 2015 Yamaha FJ-09, and a 2001 Ducati ST4. I decided to let go of one of them. Although the Yamaha is 14 years newer and has more advanced technologies, ABS, great engine, great brakes, handles effortlessly etc etc etc...that is the one that I am selling. The Ducati has so much character, the dry clutch sound, the power delivery is great, the style etc...It is such a joy to ride. The Yamaha is so smooth and quiet and well behaved, it kind of bores me. It sounds crazy, but it is true. The Yamaha is actually too good for my liking hahaha!
It’s difficult to explain, maybe I’ll make a video about it, but in the meantime: I took a GoPro mount apart (they have 2 screws on the bottom side) and screwed it to the front vent, Nexx helmets have interchangeable chin bar vents.
There's one 2000 RS GL1500 SE for 5k but 104k miles (2nd owner). What should be my counter offer and what should I genuinely pay for it? It is in good condition, although I will change filters and get my brakes serviced once I get it.
Those engines will run forever, but still 104k is a lot, they usually go anywhere between 3000 to 5000 depending on conditions, the question is how much you want it, I would try starting with a 4000$ offer, good luck 👍
Glowing review, then you say it not for you! I just bought a 88' GL1500 with same reverse! Guy N. of Seattle wants builder building next door to do same home on his place. But he can't sell GW, Washington State governor has state locked down in homes, citizens losing jobs, homes, livelihoods so no one buying big motorcycle. Asked my friend with quad trailer to pick it up with me! Bike stored so long covered in dust. I don't care I'm looking for a parts project bike, so not concerned with color. But wind from I-5 blows off dust bike to reveal airbrush painted desert scenes, eagles head behind front wheel, etc. My friends neighbor, which I don't know, is painting his house an sees bike on trailer from ladder. He's pointing to his painting buddy to see bike, so I just stop an say, check out bike we just got! Cool desert scenes he says, then says, stay here, I have something for you! He come out if house with a picture, but it's 3 separate pictures of painted desert that mountains an colors match bikes airbrush air work! Here I want you to have this! I can't take that from a complete stranger! Well, we'll have to do something about that, an he set painting in cab of my truck. So not only did I get a deal on GW, I got a matching air work picture in frame an glass (with description on back), an a New Friend! Then on way home with bike on trailer a couple on 1800GW pulls up me, an co-rider says, nice bike! Yeah, I'm just now bring it home! So they drifted back an checked out the bike! Then motored back to my window an discussed the accessories like trailer hitch, forward/rear controls, they said she counted several accessories. They they waved an continued to brake through 2 hour traffic jam with me, from N. of Tacoma to Olympia! When I got home I saw where bikers were right, there were several accessories, I check an find I paid less than the trailer hitch for whole bike, cool! Then Biden somehow managed the White House an now fuel prices are sky rocketing!
What do price the value of this bike now . Im looking at the same yr , and model , with 21,000 miles on it . New tires , seem to be well taken care of . Ask price $5000 Thanks for your advise Great video by the way ...
Thanks Edgardo, the value is probably between 3500 to 4000$ but the market dictates the price now a day and you will be hard pressed to find a Goldwing in good shape for less than $5000, I would try to make an offer for less, but if when you see it is really in good shape I would pay at least $4500, good luck 👍
Sounds like a good bike, but for an '88, $4700 might be a little steep, on the other hand it's all about what people are willing to pay for it rather than what the bike is actually worth
Had a Moto Guzzi Breva 1100. Most reliable bike I've owned out of the 8 I've owned over the years. Seriously, everything on that bike was over engineered.
@@AlbesADV Yes, they're pretty even. BMWs tend to be high set though. Even if the Goldwing looks clumsy, the weight is better distributed than the BMW K1200 LT.
@@AlbesADV I've never been a Harley fan. I was in Milwaukee at their main center; the customised bikes were great to look at though. Tell me bro, what is your opinion on OCC, Orange County Choppers and Paul's Designs?
I very familiar with Akira, I believe I was in my early teen when it came out in Italy, circa 1990, 😅 Unfortunately it's not my bike otherwise I would do all sort of crazy stuff to it 👍
@@AlbesADV There is a guy here in Tokyo doing an Akira mod: czcams.com/video/1MPqqVGqIJc/video.html check it out. I think this mod would actually work easily on your Goldwing, it has similar aesthetics and shape, so it would be an easier mod.
Bought one last summer exactly like it with 12250 miles, just like new! I'm 71 and just love it, going to try and wear it out before I wear out!
Way to go Harold 👍
Harold I promise you won't ever be able to wear it out. I had one for a little over 24 years and still looked and ran great with 117,000 plus miles just sold it because I got tired and just wanted a new gl1800
Go hard Harold , Good luck 👍🏼 keep the Rubber side down.
Buying a 1994 le 1500. Low low milage in april. Cannot wait
“More switches than helicopters I actually flew”. Lol. Thats my favorite comment on your videos. 😂
Lol “it’s really hard to get a couch to move that fast” this line was so great
😁 thank you 👍
I like still like the 1500 styling much better than the current models, the new ones are trying to be a touring bike that looks sporty - BMW has achieved that with the 1600 but the new wing looks like two different styles of bike slapped together, with engine hanging down like a large flat lump of lead slung underneath, whereas the 1500’s and previous 1800’s were well integrated styling wise. 😎
When I'm ready to buy,I want Count Dracula to review it. I could listen to this accent over and over again. Absolutely love it and the GoldWing
😀👍 thank you
This is one of the best impartial objective reviews of a motorcycle I have ever seen
Thanks Jody 😀👍
wow Harold...i just bought a '98 Wing SL/1500 with 23k miles and I'm about to turn 73....gonna just cruise til I see you somewhere.
Fantastic review! Respect from UK & a secret fan of these machines.
Thanks Mike 😀👍
Dude your personality is great. Glad i found your channel!❤
Thank you 😀👍
I have a 2008 Goldwing and love it… It’s amazing how good these old bikes are
Yes they are 👍
My 2000 Goldwing 1500SE has so many switches on the handlebar that there is a sticker that says, "Too close for missiles, switch to guns!" Yep, that is a lot of switches. I had a 2002 Goldwing 1800 and sold it. I kept the 1500.... To me, the 1500 is a better bike.
Funny I wanted an 1800, but after reading many reviews on the 1500 I bought a 1500 and saved a heap of $$ love my bike so much, people can't believe its 33 years old
@@jimmywaters8929 If you put progressive suspension on the front and rear, your 1500 will ride better than that 1800. I had both and kept my 1500. Honda put a "fake" second shock on back. Change that to both working progressive shocks and it will handle like a "bird on a wire" around corners. My 1500 touched its floorboard down in the corners after my 1800 in corners once the progressive suspension was installed.
@@ababbit7461 Thanks Babbit, have thought about the progressive suspension, would be a great upgrade, can you elaborate on the "fake Shocker"?
@@jimmywaters8929 One shock has dampening and the other does not. For some reason, Honda thought that the rear shocks only needed one shock to have the dampening instead of both shocks. Bean counters in Japan??? I believe it was the right rear shock that is only spring loaded and not dampened.
@@ababbit7461 Wow I did not know that, now you have me really thinking about that upgrade, cheers
Just bought a 1991 Model, SE, Gold, Like brand new with only 32000 klms, I love it!
32000Km on a Goldwing is nothing, barely broken in 👍
I've got a 99 I bought 15 months ago had 52,200 miles exact candy red 2 tone as yours. Paid 3k- the seller had 2 other Gwings. Have put 16000 miles on it- cross country and back twice. Changed all fluids & filters. A battery and tires and a couple bulbs. Speedometer cable broke on a trip- replaced myself $20. My 2nd 1500. I'm old so I'll keep it forever. I've had many bikes- have a harley at present. GWings are my favorite they run extremely well with just maintenance. Truly the Cadillac of bikes.
They seam to go forever, great bike 😀👍
Thank you for your speedy reply
I love the Italian accent review of an awesome GL 1500 I love mine 80,000 miles on a 1989 it drives it looks like it’s still new
I've got a wine berry 90 model with 175000 mi lmk es and shes Smith as silk!!
Yep I have an 89 with 39K klm, Brilliant bit of kit
@@jimmywaters8929 that bike was never driven , that’s really low miles for a bike that old.. babied is an understatement I’m sure.
I cant wait to get one, thanks neat video
Thank you, that was a great review! I’ve been trying to get my ‘96 GL1500 SE operational for a long time now and can’t wait to start riding it. Ended up having to replace the engine and fix the previous owners sloppy electrical work, but the 800-page service manual comes in handy.
That's a great bike, the manual is a must for those bikes, makes everything easier 😀 👍
Can you provide a link to this manual?
Fantastic Review, thank you sir!
When I saw a Honda Gold Wing show up in my list I was just starting to delete it and then recognized you. That is one good looking motorcycle. I don't think someone is going to find a 98 in that kind of condition. It's obviously been his baby. The version of that bike stripped of all that dress is interesting to ride. I think the base model is more fun, but still it's not what I'd want for my main ride. Im glad to see that you used the center stand. Whoever the talent is behind the camera does a great job. From doing professional audio and video. I can tell they take their job seriously. I hope you have a great day..
Hi Rick, yes, that bike is in exceptional shape and to my surprise it was fun to ride. Thank you, the talent behind the camera it’s me, lol, one man production, just a lot of back and forth between the bike and the camera 😀👍
You might be surprised. I've seen some really nice 1500s under $3000 (not going to tell you how little I paid for mine, that was a "wife-says-it-goes" deal). Remember, the Wings are a two-wheel Cadillac, so they don't usually get beat up like a BMW or a Hardly-Feelitsoon. Even the classic, pre-1985 Goldwings tend to have been taken care of (if you find a needs-restoration under $750, grab it!), but the 1500 Aspencade is pretty much as good as motorcycles ever came for riding any farther than the next town over.
It's a good looking bike thanks for the review
Reverse is slow because you have to duck-walk. Helmets fit in the top box just fine (when all of your video gear isn't in there) and there are two helmet hooks under the top box. A common add-on was a chrome rack on top of the top box.
Good review!
Gday mate for the age of the bike it is in magnificent condition a credit to its owner , most of the 1500 i have seen are really showing there age badly but this one is magnificent . This motorcycle the goldwing is one i would love to own probably in the 1800 configeration as i said most of the 1500 models here in australia (if you can get one) are in not so good condition but you can get a good 1800 for between 12,000 and 20,000 depending on year and mileage great video on a classic king of the road .
Gday to you mate, the bike is in outstanding shape, keep looking, you'll never know when the opportunity will present itself
Great bike
Nice video
Good review
Great video. Nice bike too.
Thanks Tyler
I know I had a 1983 gold wing. And many times on long rides I almost went to sleep they are like sitting in a recliner.
Haven't ridden it yet but bike looks like very comforable!
Super comfortable 😀👍
An Italian mechanic reviewing a 90s goldwing
Could be worse, I could be reviewing a modern Vespa 🛵 🤣🤣
I’m a car tech and when I heard how the reverse gear worked. I was like that’s genius.
😆 I agree
Bike from my dreams.
Great review! I'm 43 and looking for something in the cold fall\winter\spring months here in Alberta Canada outside my sport bikes.
Hi, the Goldwing has incredible weather protection 👍
@@AlbesADV Thats the whole idea! maximum windshield and fairing coverage, even if the bike does hold a reputation of only being for senior citizens!
Great review, one the very few motor cycles in the world designed for two people, not an after thought like most bikes, my wife loves ours, most likely because she can sleep on the back Lol
😆
She’s a beauty!
She really is, he keeps it in tip top shape
2:38/2:39 I love how there's a Decepticon symbol
Eh nice eh gold eh wing eh.
Ve-thy nice eh!
More power, more better. yeaaahh! :D
Finally!!! Somebody got it 👍 🤣
I love my bike
Very cool
Thanks 👍
how to work audio system ?
DECEPTICONS ATTAAACK!.. fun fact I have a DECEPTICON insignia above the headlight on my DRZ400SM. I am a Decepticon for life.
😂😂👍👍
è uno spettacolo vero? È identica alla mia, la terrò per sempre perché è eterna. Strano però che manchino gli scudetti del 50° anniversario.
Mi sono divertito molto di più di quello che pensavo 👍
Dope bike.
Nice video, what jacket was that you were wearing?
It's an Alpinestars Bogotà
What a fantastic machine. The Japanese are masters at building motorcycles, and pretty much anything the set out to do.
Very true 👍
@@AlbesADV I do have something to add to that...I have a 2015 Yamaha FJ-09, and a 2001 Ducati ST4. I decided to let go of one of them. Although the Yamaha is 14 years newer and has more advanced technologies, ABS, great engine, great brakes, handles effortlessly etc etc etc...that is the one that I am selling. The Ducati has so much character, the dry clutch sound, the power delivery is great, the style etc...It is such a joy to ride. The Yamaha is so smooth and quiet and well behaved, it kind of bores me. It sounds crazy, but it is true. The Yamaha is actually too good for my liking hahaha!
I understand perfectly, I sold a BMW s1000rr for the same reason, sometimes there is such a thing as too perfect
This was built in the US though
Yes
6:18 he said the thing 😳
CD or Tape ? from 1998 SE
Do you have any videos on the 1988 Goldwing Trike three wheel 1500 cc motor cycle
I do not 🤷
Holy Smokes, this is your friends first motorcycle?
Not quite the first bike , he just hasn’t owned a bike in a long time, but he is been riding all along
Great, are the knee wind shields a add on ?
I believe they are, but with bikes this old is difficult to tell if is an original accessory or an add-on
Albe, could you please tell me your secret how you get that GoPro on your helmet? I tried so many mounts, but nothing works with closed visor :(
It’s difficult to explain, maybe I’ll make a video about it, but in the meantime: I took a GoPro mount apart (they have 2 screws on the bottom side) and screwed it to the front vent, Nexx helmets have interchangeable chin bar vents.
@@AlbesADV many thanks! Looking forward to your new videos then! 😇
There's one 2000 RS GL1500 SE for 5k but 104k miles (2nd owner). What should be my counter offer and what should I genuinely pay for it?
It is in good condition, although I will change filters and get my brakes serviced once I get it.
Those engines will run forever, but still 104k is a lot, they usually go anywhere between 3000 to 5000 depending on conditions, the question is how much you want it, I would try starting with a 4000$ offer, good luck 👍
Glowing review, then you say it not for you! I just bought a 88' GL1500 with same reverse! Guy N. of Seattle wants builder building next door to do same home on his place. But he can't sell GW, Washington State governor has state locked down in homes, citizens losing jobs, homes, livelihoods so no one buying big motorcycle. Asked my friend with quad trailer to pick it up with me! Bike stored so long covered in dust. I don't care I'm looking for a parts project bike, so not concerned with color. But wind from I-5 blows off dust bike to reveal airbrush painted desert scenes, eagles head behind front wheel, etc. My friends neighbor, which I don't know, is painting his house an sees bike on trailer from ladder. He's pointing to his painting buddy to see bike, so I just stop an say, check out bike we just got! Cool desert scenes he says, then says, stay here, I have something for you! He come out if house with a picture, but it's 3 separate pictures of painted desert that mountains an colors match bikes airbrush air work! Here I want you to have this! I can't take that from a complete stranger! Well, we'll have to do something about that, an he set painting in cab of my truck. So not only did I get a deal on GW, I got a matching air work picture in frame an glass (with description on back), an a New Friend! Then on way home with bike on trailer a couple on 1800GW pulls up me, an co-rider says, nice bike! Yeah, I'm just now bring it home! So they drifted back an checked out the bike! Then motored back to my window an discussed the accessories like trailer hitch, forward/rear controls, they said she counted several accessories. They they waved an continued to brake through 2 hour traffic jam with me, from N. of Tacoma to Olympia! When I got home I saw where bikers were right, there were several accessories, I check an find I paid less than the trailer hitch for whole bike, cool! Then Biden somehow managed the White House an now fuel prices are sky rocketing!
What do price the value of this bike now . Im looking at the same yr , and model , with 21,000 miles on it . New tires , seem to be well taken care of .
Ask price $5000
Thanks for your advise
Great video by the way ...
Thanks Edgardo, the value is probably between 3500 to 4000$ but the market dictates the price now a day and you will be hard pressed to find a Goldwing in good shape for less than $5000, I would try to make an offer for less, but if when you see it is really in good shape I would pay at least $4500, good luck 👍
@@AlbesADV oh ok ...thanks ...its the same exact bike in your video ...same color too ...
Thanks again
WHATYEAR
1998
@@AlbesADV LOOKINGFORONE
I would like your opinion on the 1988 Goldwing 1500, as one has become available in my area.
If you are looking for a solid bike and If the price is right for today's market I would take a hard long look at it 😉 👍
@@AlbesADV 32,000 original miles, garage kept , new tires, brakes. $4700.00
Sounds like a good bike, but for an '88, $4700 might be a little steep, on the other hand it's all about what people are willing to pay for it rather than what the bike is actually worth
@@AlbesADV Thank you very much,,,I enjoy your video.
Thanks Tom, good luck with your bike shopping 👍
Salam dari indonesia
Salam 😀👍
Think it would make a good first bike?
I Don't think so, not because it's hard to drive, but because of the size and weight of it, might be cumbersome as a first bike.
@@AlbesADV I’m not very good at taking advice. I used to laugh at these, but the more I look at them……
@Carsonktm420 if you have a good sense of balance and some muscle, you might be fine 💪😁👍
Are you selling this GW?
No, it’s not mine, a friend landed it to me
Hi. How tall you are? Is that bike for tall riders? I am 193 cm.
I’m 186cm and yes the bike is good for tall riders
@@AlbesADV Thanks 😎
Italians don’t deserve this bike until they can produce reliable moto guzzi, laverda, aprilia and ducati
Lol, now that Ducati is really Audi, they are pretty reliable, for the rest, where is the fun if the bike works 100% of the times 🤣🤣🤣
I've been following Aprilia for a while and it seems more reliable than a BMW for instance.
Had a Moto Guzzi Breva 1100. Most reliable bike I've owned out of the 8 I've owned over the years. Seriously, everything on that bike was over engineered.
I'd love to own one. I got BMW's K1200LT instead.
That's a pretty good bike too
@@AlbesADV Yes, they're pretty even. BMWs tend to be high set though. Even if the Goldwing looks clumsy, the weight is better distributed than the BMW K1200 LT.
I agree, the GW felt very light
@@AlbesADV Someone on a GL1500 cruised past me the day before yesterday. He weaved around with ease.
@@AlbesADV I've never been a Harley fan.
I was in Milwaukee at their main center; the customised bikes were great to look at though.
Tell me bro, what is your opinion on OCC, Orange County Choppers and Paul's Designs?
Do an Akira Anime mod to it, watch Akira anime if you are unaware of the reference :)
I very familiar with Akira, I believe I was in my early teen when it came out in Italy, circa 1990, 😅
Unfortunately it's not my bike otherwise I would do all sort of crazy stuff to it 👍
@@AlbesADV There is a guy here in Tokyo doing an Akira mod: czcams.com/video/1MPqqVGqIJc/video.html check it out. I think this mod would actually work easily on your Goldwing, it has similar aesthetics and shape, so it would be an easier mod.
I heard that it is 1 carb per 3 cylinders. Any comment? True?
I'm not sure, I haven't looked into it, but would make sense, should be easier to sinc rather than using 6, one per cylinder
@@AlbesADV
Yes, it makes sense, but it may be one of the only motorcycles to do that. I've never seen that done before.
Hopefully someone that still owns the bike can chime in and solve the mystery
Yep.
Only we like to say "two eh carborr-rett-orsss eh".
@@user-ys3gi1ew5b carburetors 👍
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Not your bike und you rode it the first time today. Good choice to do a "review"