14 YEARS Untouched? NEW OLD Motorcycle Restoration Pt 1! 1988 GL1500 Goldwing
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- Hey Guys! Octane Restorations back here with another Motorcycle restoration! Today we have a 1988 Goldwing GL1500 in the shop that has been sitting for over a decade. This is actually a motorcycle I bought for myself and plan on riding after I get it running! Today's video is the first step in that process, rebuilding the carburetor! This video is narrated!! Thanks for watching, please consider liking and subscribing if you enjoyed the video!
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A bit of a deja vu, with less dust. 😁😉
You're exactly right! Little more taken care of😅😂
Nice bike. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the comment John!!
@@octanerestorations Thank you for doing the videos. I am redoing an 88 1500 myself and its cool to follow along. Be sure to check the vacuum hoses under that black rubber heat shield as well. Mine were toast and cause the PO to send the carbs to Bear to rebuild and it still didnt run right. I replaced all the vacuum lines (the quote of "a ridiculous number" in your video made me laugh) and now it does. But I managed to open a split in one of the two carb coolant lines so now the radiators and fans have to come out. I also bought a complete set of those "O" shaped long needle nose pliers so I wont do that again. Big pain but now she has fuel and cooling systems rebuilt. Also used your link to the fuel pump on the older vids you did as the PO had bought a new one (genuine Honda) and it died on me. No dirt on the thing, it just quit till you gave it a tap. Anyway thanks for doing these, not hard to repair for those of us patient enough to do it. Best to ya!
@@JohnStruemph Yeah those vacuum hoses are most definitely a pain, glad you got it sorted! I really do hate chasing vacuum leaks. Very much so. And dang that's bad luck! Luckily I was fortunate enough to not poke any holes or split the coolant lines going to the carbs, but who knows maybe the next one will get me. And thats frustrating that a honda one would quit. Like I said in this video, Ive had 50/50 luck with them, but for the price it's definitely worth it. Thanks for the comment John!
Questions I have a 94 SE while bike is running and in neutral I hear a little noise but when I pull clutch in it goes away is it normal
Hey Gilbert! It could be normal for your motorcycle, or it could be the clutch bearing. Here is a forum about the noise, has some good info. www.goldwingfacts.com/threads/gl1500-clutch-noise.376839/
Where are you getting these old Gems !?!? Sure can’t find them here in Canada 🤨
Facebook market place, and suprisingly craigslist! And they sure are gems! Thanks for the comment Sluggy!
I love these motorcycles
I do as well! When they run they run great!
@@octanerestorations I have a 1989 gl 1500 that I bought from a storage unit about a month ago
@@edselbobpacer Hopefully it is an easy job to get it back on the road!
@@octanerestorations all I know it's been sitting 12 years
@@edselbobpacer Sounds like all of the ones I have been buying!
another great job! Speed is ok especially when you slow it down...... you should like an old drunk! LOL.... good quality, informative and funny in slow motion.... I think you checked all the boxes for me.
Thank you very much for the comment and kind words TheMamonti1! I try to keep it entertaining, gotta get yall back somehow! Haha!😂
@@octanerestorations just noticed my typo... was to be "sounds like an old drunk when you slow it down.... oh well
@@TheMamonti1 I understood!😂
Love the top on the brushes.
Thank you! It's an easy and cheap way to make a parts washer! Haha!
What’s the deal with the white trailer?
The white trailer is a trailer I got for the goldwings! My job makes me carry a decent amount of stuff around with me occasionally, and this trailer really helps!
@@octanerestorations Awesome. I noticed because it matches my Goldwing's color.
@@JohnStruemph It was a complete match for my fathers goldwing, but he did not need the trailer so I kept it! Its been a good trailer!
You're right. We do like watching the GL1500 videos. Good info! Quite the project!
It will be but it should be worth it!
Noticed you have a white motorcycle trailer in your shop and read another comment that you pull it for obvious reasons- makes total sense to me, but here’s some fun reading: in your factory GL1500 owners manual go to page 35 ( 3rd bullet point)…states…Do not pull a trailer or sidecar with your motorcycle. This motorcycle was not designed for these attachments.
Although you see thousands of bikes towing trailers every year, I wonder How many owners actually knew this-I didn’t until I read it.
You're right again! I did not realize it said that in the owners manual, but clear as day it does. "This motorcycle was not designed to pull a sidecar or
trailer. Handling may be seriously impaired if so equipped." I bet it was a CYA by honda to save themselves from getting sued, but interesting none-the-less. Thank you!
@@octanerestorations very likely your right on it being a CYA approach, but In Honda’s defense the amount of torque caused on the frame and related components by pulling a trailer is tremendous, especially with large vehicles passing you on the highway, I followed my riding buddy pulling his and watched a tractor/trailer blow him clear past the white fog line and dang near the soft shoulder of the road. Would I personally pull a trailer behind my Goldwing…yes…under these conditions (a) short distance (b) I absolutely would not tow one with a ball/hitch combo. I’d do a dedicated frame mount with a gimbal style trailer connection,this style can really save your bacon in an emergency maneuver.
@@Mr.Innovator961 I definitely would not pull one in the west texas wind! I could see a semi causing a pretty big problem passing them most definitely. I will have to look into that, right now I am using a 1 7/8" ball and it has been fine, but I have not had any emergencies yet when I pull it. Will look into it!
Enjoyed the vid. Would like to see in real time. I ride an 88 gl1500 also I have had for many yrs. Runs like a top and never really gave me any trouble. Do all my own maintenance, but have never had to touch carbs. Replaced belts last winter. You might want to take a peak at them since it has sat. Have had the back end apart many times doing tires. Had drive shaft out and lubed splines. I enjoy just taking it apart and checking stuff during the off season.
Lucky you never had to touch the carbs! They can be a pain. I will make tutorials that are normal speed! My idea was that these restoration videos in the series I did not want them to be too long! But I will make full length tutorials, might break them apart into different pieces! I did take a look at them in a later series to check timing! Sounds like we are alike! Thanks for the comment bill, safe riding!
@@octanerestorations i know i commented earlier but a full length carb tutorial would be amazing, or just a non sped up clip of you disassembling/ reassembling. i know at minimum the one i picked up will need carb work and a tank flush
@@Razatan99 I have one in the works! I only did time-lapses when I filmed, but in the editing portion I slowed down the tear down and rebuilding to around 25% speed so hopefully it is more useful!
WHAT STATE ARE YOU IN AND DO YOU SALE THE BIKES AFTER YOU RESTORE THEM? YOU REALLY DO A WONDERFULLY JOB BETTER THAN ANY OTHER RESTORER IVE SEEN ON UTUBE. YOU REALLY GO OUT OF YOUR WAY TO DO REPAIRS RIGHT.👍
Thank you very much! Normally I keep them, I am in texas! Really appreciate your comment!
What a screaming deal on this 1988, would have been interesting to hear the back story on it (if there was one) you paid the correct price too, given how much work you’ll have into it. Completely agree on building the rear air shock, “progressive brand” makes an aftermarket replacement setup but you have to dial in the settings on the 1st try ( setting 1) I believe is the closest to OEM ride) if you don’t like setting 1, then you have to tear it all down again just to readjust it. Even the softest setting is still kinda on the firm side, but it’s a real easy aftermarket replacement kit to install.
There is a decent back story on it! I actually only paid around 500 for it with a clean title, which like we discussed earlier is a fair price in this condition! And I will keep you updated, hopefully will get it rebuilt. I now understand why there are no tutorials doing it, it is a pain! But I believe it can be done. Thanks for watching!
Can you list and show where you got the actual parts for the air shock rebuild, I may decide to rebuild my factory one later.
@@Mr.Innovator961 I sure will when it gets to that point!
I Love this bike! I have an ‘88 but man now I’m having white smoke from under my headlight area. Oil is getting out from somewhere but man for the life of me I cannot tell where. I’ve read about combustion chamber issues or maybe valve issues? Love this bike, really do just don’t know what else to do about it myself. Ugh. 😢
Yeah it could be any of those! Due to how big the fairing is the smoke could be traveling from somewhere else. If it has been sitting a while and there is caked up oil it will smoke till it burns that off! But if it is a significant amount I would check the seals around the valve covers as well, it can leak from that onto the hot exhaust!
If you put sum some sort of vibration or adaptation under the bucket it will remove most of the surface grime for you
You're right! I now use an ultrasonic cleaner!
here in brazil one bike like that is really expensive,how much it cost aproximately?
Here in the USA I bought this one for $800 USD. A running one is about $3000 here!
Time-lapses are cool.
Cool, thank you for the comment!
I have an 88 1500 wing, gonna get a Valk 1500
Man I love those Valks, its on my list!
WD 40 is a solvent, not a lubricant. WD stands for water displacement.
"REMOVES: WD-40® Multi-Use Product gets under dirt, grime and grease. Use it to remove gunk from tools, equipment and vehicles. WD-40® Multi-Use Product in liquid form (e.g., gallon) also dissolves adhesives, allowing easy removal of excess bonding material." That is from their website!
Cool video especially the soundtrack!
Thank you very much terry!