1983 Honda GoldWing 1100 Cafe Racer - A walk around and parts break down.
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- This is a break down video of all the replacements, mods and custom work I've done.
I hope this inspires someone and helps them with there own project.
#Motorcycle #Goldwing #CafeRacer #builtnotbought #madeinmichigan
I don’t usually comment on videos of builds, but man there’s just something about this beauty and the way you talk about in detail! Just wow! 👌🏼
Appreciate that! I'm glad you made an exception. Thank you!!
Make sure you check out the Bobber build I'm working on.
Ikr I'm kinda digging this thick black beauty myself. She's sweet, and good job there bro I'm impressed ✌
@@cgj121965 thanks! She really sticks to the ground. Like a rocket ship on rails.
Beautiful build!
I just love seeing old Gold Wings that have been redesigned into something else, and this is a beautiful example.
Thank you very much!
@@akaSuperJimmy You are so welcome!
There's an 82 for 500 bucks near me and I'm so tempted
I have a '78 to build this winter. Nice job
Man I love those 70s bikes. I'd love to Cafe one. Good luck!! Hit me up if you have any questions!!
Awesome!! Just picked an 86 gl 1200 interstate. Love the wing cafe racers
Nice!! I hope you love it as much as I do.
I know this video is 4 years old but man you killed it on this build! I dig it!
Thanks man! Better late than never LOL It's a daily driver for me! I love it!
Its me again just letting you know you inspired us to do a Goldwing cafe project, my son purchased the bike a couple of weeks ago and we are planning and getting busy with build. Thanks again for your great video, its been very helpful with parts and mods needed.
Hey that's awesome! That's exactly why I make these videos.
Gotta be the nicest GL I've seen yet. I will takes notes from this one. Great job.
Thanks man! Let me know if you have any questions.
@@akaSuperJimmy do you happen to have a link to that rear seat. Can't seem to find it.
Sorry man, they seem to of gone out of business.
@@akaSuperJimmy I appreciate the reply. I'll send you a photo soon as I'm done with mine.
Holy Cow! What a beautiful job! Well done, my man, well done!
Thanks man!!!
Wow you outdone yourself man this wing is clean & done very well.
Thanks a lot!!
50 yr rider here. I’ve had them all. This is nice, and inspiring me to do something like this going into retirement. Congrats my young brother.
Thanks, man!
Hey Jimmy! That's a great build. The men in my family grew up riding gold wings. I love to see people keeping these old machines running with new and fresh ideas. Keep up the good work!
Heck ya man! There awesome!
Make sure to check out my bobber project!
@@akaSuperJimmy All you have to do is change oil & filter at regular intervals and these old 1100's will run forever! I have 214,000 miles on my 82 GL1100 and one of my riding partners has over 280,000 on his 83 GL1100 and has ridden it in every State in the US, excluding Hawaii but including Alaska!
@@ThePadutch Absolutely! They'll run forever if you take care of it!!
just found this very well done !
Extraordinary build sir! I've got an '83 gold wing - formerly the Aspencade variant - full dresser...ugly AF maroon/brownish whatever.
Last fall I finished a cafe build of a '78 Yamaha XS400 that I'm really proud of... this goldwing is next - gonna be a full restoration down to the frame. It's a bit of a tribute build for my big brother "Moose" who was killed in a motorcycle accident 8yrs ago. This was his first bike that he bought from a family friend then sold to a different family friend when he bought the Harley that he lost his life on (typical story of an elderly lady who didn't see or hear him).
That family who bought it from my brother eventually bought a much newer goldwing and, knowing my connection to this bike, asked me if I wanted it and signed over the title to me (honestly didn't have much sale value anyway as it was (and still is) in rough shape. Wish me luck...gonna be a lot of work!
Cheers,
- Jens
wow. i hope your project goes well. hit me up if you have any questions.
Sorry to hear about your brother but that's really nice that they gave you his 1st bike back.
@@Long-nd8bq thank you!
Your kool cafe project goldwing and informative discrimination has earned you a subscription from this cafe nut 🥜. Great build with great mods.!!! 👍👍👍
THANKS!!
Good audio and video direction
Edit: and of course great build sharp accents.
Much appreciated! I'm definitely no expert but I'm learning this video stuff.
Hey man, guy from England here.
This is Art.
Love the work
thanks!!
I had no idea people did cafe builds on Goldwings, this is going to be my next project! Amazing bike!
It's definitely not something you see everyday. THANKS!!
I dig it man very cool. I'm thinkin that I want to start a build of my own. Thanks for sharing
Go for it!
Great build and beautiful looking bike. Job well done.
Thanks so much!
You definitely need to check out my channel. I have a bobber project going now.
@@akaSuperJimmy I am going to check it out. I have started working on 1979 cb750 dohc. trying to convert it to a cafe.
@@kaa5666 Good luck brother! If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. Look me up on Instagram too. 😁
@@akaSuperJimmy thank you so much bro.
You sir are an artist! Great looking bike. I'm in the process of redoing a goldwing myself
Thanks! I hope you have fun on yours!
Nice ride. You did a great job.
Thanks man!
Reallly nice build.
Thanks!
I love that you kept the trade mark Dunlop 491 raised white letter tires that were standard issue on the GL 1100's. Great job very classy!
Thanks! 👍
I am buying an 1983 today, had a1976 decades ago.bobber what a ride, hope the 1983 will be its equal at least
dude that's Awesome! i hope you love it as much as i love mine.
Beautiful job ! Not so keen on the exhaust. I like a smoother Honda sound, but,... it's your bike, and you have made a lovely job of it !
Thank you very much! To each his own as they say!
GORGEOUS bike.
Thanks!!
really makes me want to fix up the '81 I'm in the process of buying, nice walk-around!
Thanks!!
Well done and thank you for sharing. So many good idea. Definitely stealing the led panel blinkers. What a great idea
Thanks! That's why I've been doing these videos, hopefully I can give some ideas and inspire.
Nice Job! Love the look! Clean, stylish and well proportioned
Thanks! That was the goal.
I have never been a fan of the cafe racer craze but your build is on another level. I’m old and currently am/was restoring an 82 wing. This build has me leaning towards dumping the plastics then possibly adding a small batwing fairing. Once again, your build is absolutely stunning, fantastic workmanship and everything blends perfectly with the flat 4 wing engine.
WOW Thanks man!! That's why I do these vids, to help inspire! I say go for it!!
Fantastic build! The work that went into this is top notch!
Thanks so much!
That was the first bike I ever had. They are amazing. You did an incredible job my bro. I wish I still had mine. Watching this made me want to go get another. They are SO MUCH fun!!
Heck ya they are! Thanks!!
Very nicely done. You can't beat these old GL for customizing, but yours is one of the nicer ones I've seen.
Wow, thanks!
Spectacular customization! Not what you would expect to see someone do to a touring bike but that adds to the vision while most take a sportier bike and make them into a bobber or chopper not the other way around so my hat's off to you sir an amazing transformation.
Couldn't agree more! Its definitely one of a kind. i wanted to to something out of the ordinary. Thanks!!!!
Awesome build. Very nice!
Thanks! I'm glad you like it!
I've got an 89 super magna that I was thinking of scramblerizing down the road and this video popped up in my feed. I'm so glad it did too, this thing looks so damn nice! Even the weird discolored heat wrap somehow works on it somehow. I can hardly believe that's a Goldwing, beautiful work man.
LOLOLOL thanks!! its definitely been a passion project!
I have a 1983 Aspencade and sir you did as awesome job on that bike. And it sounds great.
Thanks!
You've got something to be proud of. That's an excellent build! Beautiful bike. 👌
WOW thanks!!
As good as it gets. A work of art and labor of love. Amazing.
Wow, thank you!
A fantastic and very tasteful job. That boxer engine looks great on a cafe style bike rather than hidden behind fairing. I have been looking at all of the Goldwing conversions and I think this is the nicest I have seen. The only shame for me about this bike is I can’t just walk in somewhere and buy it because I would in a heartbeat.
WOW man, thanks!! I put a lot of thought into this one.
Slick looking bike sir.
Thanks brother!
Great job on this build! Lots of inspiration for us @ home. Thx!
Awesome! Thank you!
Love what you built. Very well done. I have a stock 78 GL1000. Tempting to turn it into something unique. Ride safe!
Lifes too short to ride stock!! doooooo ti!!
This is a work of art. So good!
Wow, thank you!
I like what you did. I've had 3 83' GLs' that were full faired w/ bags that I rode like a sport bike w/ suspension mods. Ran away from a few squids on GXRs in canyons of LA. When I saw your YT description of the vid I was hoping to see a 4 into 1 pipe. Saw 1 on an ''outlaw'' club bike. It sounded FANTASTIC! I have a Triumph Sprint 1050, but want another 83' GL.
GLs are awesome! I personally never liked the look of 4 into 1. Did you see the pipes on the bobber build I'm working on?
Amen, Brutha: I rebuilt my '81 GL1100 so that old fellers told me they hadn't seen one of these since the war. I love the old wings! Good work!
LOLOL there nice for sure! Thanks!
Really nice bike mate, very tasteful and very tidy work, sounds great too. An inspiration to us all! 🤩
Thanks for the kind words!
Hey Jimmy from another Jimmy. I love, love your ride. Being old school (78 years old is old school, hey?) I would give anything to ride this down the Parkway. Great job!
Right on! thanks! Its a rocket for sure! You would love it!!
man that sound good as hell i like what you have done
Thanks man!
Great job! I'm doing a project with a 1200 now and this is giving me inspiration. Thank you!
Thanks! Glad I could help. Good luck with the 1200! If you have any questions feel free to message me.
Gorgeous build . If I didn't know I would have said it started out as a BMW with 2 cylinders added
I fucking LOVE what you created !! You should feel very proud when riding this beauty and for the work /thought put into it.I want to make a BOBBER/CAFE RACER bike with the same look.Very inspirational,you have good taste too!HAPPY MILES TO YOU,good vid also.Memories of the 400SS bikes I restored.😎👍✌🇨🇦
That's awesome! That's why I even do these videos. to inspire the next build! Good luck to you!!
Beautiful Scooter. I am planning a hot rodded GL1200. I have a pair of dual throat down draft weber carbs. I will not do a cafe racer though. More upright comfort for these old bones. Something that will fly through the twisties but will also do the freeway slabs all day long. No fairing or trunk either. Something that looks cool and sounds like an Indy car. Peace.
hey thanks man. I'm glad you like the bike!
sounds like you have a good idea for your own. if you have any questions let me know. You should check out my newest build! Sounds like it'll be more up your ally. ua-cam.com/play/PLNQIKenqjh4NLqiFdeE5JIsto8_I_Phd5.html
Thing looks so good man. I just got a cheap gl1100 with clip ons and those bars look 100x better. Well done
thanks man i love m
Amazing bike, great job on the build!
Thanks!
Killer build brother. Just picked up my very first bike, a 1982 Honda Gl1100. Your build is definitely an inspiration for what I plan to do with it. Love that midnight rider look you have going. Would love to see more vids of you riding it around!
That's awesome! I hope your able to make something sweet!
i just got a 82 gl 1100 thats mint! love a goldwing... also gonna scamble mine but prob not till next winter
That is an AMAZING build! Great job.
Thanks!
Great job on this bike, I’ve always liked the naked goldwings for some reason, so I finally got one I drove 7 hours to pick up a 1980 GL1100 fully dressed for $500 and man is it in rough condition but I have nothing but time so I started to stripping it down going threw the carbs now and can’t wait to start on the looks, hope you don’t mind if I take some things from your build but you did such a nice job
Thanks!! That's why I make these videos, to hopefully inspire others and help anyway I can! Good lock!
I just picked up what I suspect is a Bobbed Goldwing for the awesome price of 100$ from a storage locker auction. So am now thinking of a restoration project myself... so look forward to watching your videos and picking your brain as I begin this long process.....
Dude, yes, what a steal! Dose it run? Yes dude, hit me up on Instagram for more quick response to questions. And I can also send you pictures if you have questions.
I hate flooding the comment section but you did a really good job on this bike man. I'm 37 and I'm done with the wheelies and knee dragging. Just wish I could take phones out of everyone's hand so when I'm done with my build we can all be much more safe out here
Hey don't worry about it, I love talking to people. I just wanted something unique you know. And, yes to many playing with phones and not enough driving out there.
@@akaSuperJimmy Unique is right. I love my 83 Goldwing
@@OzcarMike641 thanks man!!
Wow, such a great job. I love the way you integrated everything properly and nothing looks like its just stuck on. Everything goes really well with each other and the coloring looks just awesome. Some great tricks that I might use on future projects with the clear on certain parts or over stickers.
Thanks!! That means a lot! I put a lot of love, heart and thaught into this bike!
I'm working on a hard tail project now. I'll be posting a "half way" video soon.
Check out my Instagram acount for more frequent updates. superjimmy41. THANKS!!!
Excellent bike and video. I been wanting to do a goldwing cafe for a couple years now, just haven't had the money to buy a bike. A couple weeks ago a 1983 honda shadow presented itself to me for $300 so I will practice on that until I find my goldwing... you should build a few more to sell for the people out there that can't build their own. Keep up the good work!
hey thanks! That's not a bad idea! i wonder if there's a good market for that? good luck with the shadow. there great biks and have a lot of power.
i hope you find "the one" goldwing LOL. Hit me up if you have any questions.
Amazing sound on that bike! Perfect sound!
It does! thanks!!
Great video bro! Bike is a knockout! Just picked up an 83 interstate, cant wait to get started.
Thanks man! Good luck with your build!
Fantastic job there Dyde.
I have just purchased a 78 GL1000 with velocity stacks.
She will look great when finished 👍
Thats Awesome!! I hope it goes well for you!! I love mine, I'm sure you will love yours!
Amazing video and great walkthrough!
Thanks so much! Make sure to share it with your friends!
Impressive skills Mr Jimmy!!
I have a 1983 GW GL1100... Thanks to you, now I have a pattern to follow.
IMPRESSIVE BIKE!!
The Force is strong with you brother!!
Happy Riding!!
Wow, thanks!
Wow. Nice work for having good done it all yurself. Excellent detailing you did to make the look last looking like new. Very well done. Top marks if I were a judge
Wow, thanks!
You’ve spent a lot of time making it yours, well done and looks nice bud
Thanks 👍 make sure to check out my bobber build!
ua-cam.com/play/PLNQIKenqjh4NLqiFdeE5JIsto8_I_Phd5.html
Beautiful bike and well done!!
Thank you!
Solid build dude. Great job on the video as well.
Appreciate it!
Nice build and video. Just starting on a 1978 GL1000 myself and I appreciate the insights you shared. My exhaust is factory and in bad shape. I'm gonna borrow some ideas from what you did.... love the sound and looks of that V and H exhaust. Great job bro!
Thanks! Hit me up on Instagram if you have any questions. Good luck!
amazing video! beautiful bike.
Thanks!
Such a nice job. I'm looking at getting ahold of a '79 GL1000 with something like this in mind.
Beautiful! A really well thought out and executed build, especially the fine detailing on paint, powder coating, etc. I just picked up a near mint '78 GL1000... I'll leave it stock because it's in such good shape , but I love the look of the old 1000 and 1100's as bobber or cafe style bikes. Excellent video too btw... very enjoyable to watch👍
WOW, thanks for the love! A lot of love and time went into this beast. Man I would love to get ahold of a 70s, there so cool with the spoke wheels and the gauges in the "tank".
If you like GL bobber products, you should definitely check out my newest project ua-cam.com/video/x_DkMJT6cs8/v-deo.html
Thanks!!
Legendary reliability on a cafe racer... this has to be it. Absolutely fabulous.
Amazing bike, that’s a big girl right there! Buying one this Friday and planning on doing the same, stock paint but going to shed all the bags and shit
Dude! Heck ya! There rocket ships with all that crap off there. Good luck brother!
@@akaSuperJimmyreally? I've only ever owned a Honda Grom 125 lol.
Do you think your wing is faster than most Harley's? How would it compare to like a 650 sport bike?
Nice work. Love the detail What a craft! 😍
Thanks so much!
Nice bike well done!
Thanks man!
Brother you did a hell of a job on that Goldwing of yours, I seriously cannot believe it can look that good it's very very very well done brother, I am actually going to be purchasing a 75 Goldwing myself very soon in the next week or two and you are giving me ideas big time! at first I was thinking about backing out of the deal because I didn't know if I would like the customization aspect of that bike but it seems like you can do a hell of a lot man, you have definitely given me a few ideas for my Goldwing when I get her, and I actually like your style mag wheels, and I really actually don't like mag wheels at all but yours looks really good, but I will always think that the Goldwing will always look better with spoked rims which is absolutely what I have to have, great build Brother! hope you're enjoying her safely.
Thanks so much man! Its so sweet to ride. I'm glad I can help, the mags are awesome! Spokes would be sweet, but it wouldn't be easy, a lot of things would have to change on the 80s to get spokes. 75 would be awesome, good luck and have fun!! Make sure to check out my Bobber build. ua-cam.com/video/x_DkMJT6cs8/v-deo.html
My man this is something like i wanna donto my 83 goldwing gl1100, i just got it this weekend!
Dude that's awesome! Get after it. You wont regret it.
Thanks I'm building one dam near identical can't wait to get it done I have a GL1100 and a kz750 I'm leaving the kz750 stock my gl1100 I'm building like this
That's awesome. I hope you end up loving it as much as I love mine!
@@akaSuperJimmy does it feel more like a sports bike the way you have it set up
@@phoenixarizona8441 heck yes it does! Sucker rips! 2nd gear is a kick in the pants!
@@akaSuperJimmy do you have a Facebook I'd like to get some info on the bike and show you mine
@@akaSuperJimmywe might have to link up and ride sometime always looking for new riding buddies do you have a Facebook or IG
This is a great build. If you ever want to sell it, I'd be interested in buying it off you. I'm originally from MI as well.
Thanks man, I think I'll be buried with this thing, I love too much to part with it. Thanks for the offer tho!
Damn that turned out nice!
Thanks!
Pretty much the coolest Goldwing on 🌎. Nice job. Cool as hell.
WOW THANKS!!
That is one sweet bike you built
Thanks man!
I like what u did I have a 81 goldwing love it the ride is amazing
thank you!! its a blast!
I had two 1983's i made into cafe/rat/bobbers. 1983 is the very best year of the goldwing for this, before 1983 they came with cheap looking comstar wheels and the year after they changed the tank and after that starting in 1985 everything was molded and couldn't be removed without looking very trashy.
I know right! I'm buying 83 wheels to go on my 80 bobber. They're just so much better!!
@@akaSuperJimmy nice, I had two 1983’s and a 1979.
The bike looks great nice job
Thanks so much!
Working on my 1978 GL1000 build as we speak!
Hey that’s awesome! I would love to get a 70s. I love the gauges in the “tank” and the spoked wheels. Good luck!
@@akaSuperJimmy well then you'd be sad to hear that I pulled the tank and am putting one in from a cb750.
@@beng9310 That is sad, but I'm sure it'll be sweet when you're done. You're planning to keep the spoked wheel still right?
@@akaSuperJimmy my '78 comes with ComStars, so I bought some spokies to put on
@@beng9310 Yes!
Great build, I just got the same bike, same "poop brown" I like the black and silver styling, will be taking some que from your build. Great job on the video too, well explained and just well made!
Wow, thanks man!
Lol ya gota love the old colors.
I'm glad you liked the video and I hope you have fun on your build.
Excellent job....That's a beautiful bike...
Thank you very much! I'm glad you like it!
Awesome! I have done something similar. Love what you did here.
Thanks man!
This is a great good looking lady.... GREAT Job!!! Congrats!!!
What a great looking Goldwing! One thing that would concern me is no fenders, and especially no front fender to protect your face and the radiator from rocks.
Love it. We’ll done! Thanks for sharing :)
Epic build!
Thanks!
Awesome build
Thanks!
Beautiful job. Fantastic build. Would like to see some your tools, techniques & processes for the parts. I'm looking at an identical starter project bike right now ... so tempting.
Hey thanks. you definitely need to check out the rest of my videos then. you should totally get one, there awesome!
Thanks absolutely great build wonder why Honda does not make bobber from scratch
Thanks! I have no idea. Sure would be sweet if they came off the factory floor this way. Of course then my bike won't be special anymore. So on second thought, they can keep making motorcycles for Grandpa's. LOL!