Del, you were my inspiration to start working on and fixing my Suzuki bandit, and to work on motorcycles in general, five or six years ago. You demystified the processes of actually taking your bike apart and putting it back together, and gave me a great deal of confidence to start my journey as a hobby mechanic. ......six years later, I am the proud owner of a Honda Goldwing... and I can't tell you how relieved I am that you're doing maintenance videos of that beast also! All my best, Elijah
Great to hear you have the Goldwing Elijah, i hope you're having lots of fun with it, they're renowned for being capable of space ship mileage, so you're never truly wear it out as long as you tend to it's scheduled servicing.. It's good also to hear that you're taking care of your own bikes and not paying a garage all the time.. have fun and enjoy your [projects.. Happy new year.. Del.
Love this method of changing/flushing brake fluid. I used to be hesitant to change my fluid because of all the monkey motion required to bleed them afterwards. Using your method is sooooo much easier, doesn't introduce air, and ensures all of the old fluid is 100% flushed out. Great stuff. Thanks as always.
Del, I'm starting to think it would be easier for me to move to the UK and have you service the GL than for me to learn all the method of taking the panels off to get at things! LOL. you do a great job showing us every time. Thank you again! Pete
Del,I never knew about the vice grips for bleeding the back brakes. I tape a broomstick to the brake pedal and reached over seat to pump the pedal. From now on I'm using vice grips. Ride Safely and praying 🙏 Penny is getting better.
great video brother ! gotta tell you, I would be that person that will stick his arm all the way out to grab the rear pedal some how to bleed it , instead of being smart like you using the vice grip 😂 simple things like that i pick up from your videos brother so thank you !! stay safe guys cheers from new york!!!
Right on Brother.. maybe too many childhood years watching McGyver and The A Team lol.! use what you have and make it happen, right?.. Take care and keep safe over there, D&Px
Thank you so much for this video. I have learned that other people so so much unnecessary things like removing several parts just for simple servicing. This video makes so much sense.
Thanks for the vid rear brake with the grip pliers is awesome I have that bike and by myself brake flush was a big pain this will help so much thank you
Hi Del great video as always liked the vicegrip idea new to me. I ride the same wing 98 model . I upgraded to braided hosing years so everything is good also replace fluid tegularly. However when bike is not used month or longer the brake pedal goes soft l mean all the way down. I replaced rear master cylinder seals some years but made little difference. If l bleed sorts it Also keep pumping pedal improves then after hour riding almost back to normal. I dont have any issues front brake. Any suggestions Ride safe ride well Eddie Cotter
Hi Eddie, those symptoms sound distinctly like the master cylinder is allowing fluid to pass the seals... but as you replaced them, then further to that you could simply have air trapped in the system, remember your rear master cylinder also feeds the FRONT LEFT caliper.. so the air could be trapped in that line, give them both a bleed through and see if that helps! good luck with it and keep safe. !
Thanks Del ! I like your idea of using Vice Grip for bleeding brakes ! My 1992 GW doesn't seem to be a solid brake on the rear pedal unless I use something heavy to hold the rear pedal down over night! Any suggestions ? Thank you foe ALL your how to videos !!
Hi Gene, I have found the best results from reverse purging the rear brake system, which as you know is the front left caliper at the same time... the rear pedal does both... so to pump the fluid from the front caliper back to the rear master cylinder, then do the same with the rear, you'll get a lot better results... but it is tricky unless you lift the whole rear tail up... Otherwise, how old is your fluid? It's a horizontal system so air doesn't naturally float up to the resevoir, give it a bleed through and see if you can improve it... but I do the pedal trick too, just tie it down to the main stand overnight now and again, works a treat!
Thanks for the video. However don't understand that with split vs linked braking system. Does the foot brake engage the front rear brake too? That's what I gather from your video... weird!
Hello again Del, slightly off topic but what do you rate as the ultimate touring bike ? My thoughts are; Fast touring, BMW K1600 GTL Slow touring, HD Road King All round do it all, Honda Gold Wing When I lived in GB, none of the above riders gave me, a Triumph rider the nod. So, I'd most likely go for a Yamaha FJR 1300. I hope others comment too, as there is no wrong road bike to tour, from a Honda cub to a Triumph Rocket 3.
I think you hit the nail on the head Russ, "there is no wrong road bike to tour", and i don't think there is such a thing as "The Ultimate touring bike" ! for any choice to be 'ultimate' it would need to be better than all the others at everything, and im sure you'll agree that not possible. Also touring varies too, bad weather motorway miles, VS country lanes sunshine miles, both very different kinds of touring aye.! the FJR is a very competent all rounder thats unanimously agreed, but pillion comfort for hundreds of miles, the Goldwing beats them all.. if you're long distance commuting from London to Manchester every day.. then the BMW all the way.. and for if you wanna do it in style,? then naturally the Harley.! Just my 2p's worth.
Thanks buddy.. i removed the seat instinctively intending to drop the left pannier box off, as you do when changing brake pads, then i remembered the internal access hole as it was just a fluid change!
Hey buddy, great to hear from you. i think all the modern gadgets are very good, they all work in their own way and make life easy for the novice...but my old man showed me how to bleed brakes when i was 10 years old, just a tube and a spanner.... no fancy equipment, and to me it's as easy and walking.. so i personally feel no need to buy those items to make a job easy that for me, already is.!
Thanks, you too mate, it's the worlds greatest spouse freighter that's for sure... show your pillion a Goldwing and they'll never want anything else..lol!
Lol…. I just did mine month ago.. lost my brakes as I didn’t bleed it right. Duhh front first then rear. Oh well, I had to deal riding with front brakes to get home to correct it!! Groan… interesting reverse handle with spikes!! Is it removable to defend yourself? 😆
Hey buddy, Naah, just a stage prop for a bit of theatre.. If you need to defend yourself against someone when on a Goldwing, just lean it on them... they won't get up..lol!
@@andyjrichie6709 Thanks Andy, We hope you and Joan are keeping well too, looks like winter wont be far away for us now, but we still have the odd sunny dry day over the dark months when we can get out aye..!
@@Moonfleet41 we have our Piaggio MP3 500 sport , I only ride this as my right leg is a bit knackered , so our trike bike thing 😂 is hibernating for now , did a charity ride ( blood bikers) really good evening at Blackpool , we are touring Scotland next year on the NC500 , yet to plan our route,s and overnight stops as yet . Still enjoying your video,s even watch the sealey shop 4 years ago , with all different bike lifts , I do hate when folk give the thumbs down , quite sad really. Enjoy your Sunday yourself and Penny.
@@andyjrichie6709 Thank you for your kind wishes Andy, we really appreciate your support, I notice that negative feedbacks are increasing on all Channels I watch, on many Channels what used to be tens is turning in to hundreds... and the unpleasant, negative channels themselves are on the increase, I guess negativity will always flourish on the internet... we just have to ignore it and not let it change who we are, as a wise man said, you will always be criticised by those doing less than you, never by those doing more! Take care both of you and keep safe, D&Px
Wish I had watched this 4 hrs ago. I didn't know about the access hole through the left case. I took it off...AND no go on brake bleed...I get to do the dreaded master rebuild. I've done it before and can hardly wait to do it again...
Hi Del. You made Goldwings cool in the way Quentin Tarantino made John Travolta cool. I’ve just bought a 1988 cos of you (well kind of ). Ride safe Del 🏍
Fantastic as always. Never seen this type of braking system before. You learn something new every day. Clever idea with the mole grips and zip tie on the brake lever. Was just looking at a GL 1200 goldwing from 85 yesterday in Sweden. Mint condition and under £2000 in english. Sorely tempted I must admit. 🇬🇧🇸🇪👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😊
That's a bargain, id buy that for that money, you could have fun riding it for a year and sell it for your money back at the end of it.. Old Goldwings are always a good investment.!
@@clark7169 Ha ha, me too, which resulted in me buying this old girl for cheaps during lockdown.! wasn't looking for one, but suddenly it was there and seemed like a good idea..!lol
@@Moonfleet41 Well the old girl is a mighty fine looking machine and built to stand the test of time. Hope you get many more years of pleasure out of her. Have a fab weekend both.🇸🇪🇬🇧😊👍🏻
Thank you Larry, we have all the work we have done since owning the bike, plenty in the playlist, but as the bike rolls along, and more maintenance comes along, we will record it as always...so more to come!
@@Moonfleet41 Thanks again, I have 2 bikes, a 1994 Goldwing and a 2000 Valkyrie Interstate. I think you guys across the pond call the Valkyrie an F6C. It seems like there's always something that needs to be done on both. I'll be bleeding the rear brakes on the Goldwing this weekend. Cheers from Gardner, Massachusetts.
@@larryritchey8557 Most welcome Sir, I'm sure you already know, but just in case you don't, the rear brakes involves the rear brake caliper and the front left caliper on the GL1500, both operated by the pedal... bleed the rear first and then the front for the best results!
Another excellent simple skills video. Thanks for sharing, team DBG! Love and hugs to you both from an ungrateful colonial waiting for parts on the other side of the pond. :)
Sorry to hear that mate, never cool waiting for parts!... I've bought some in the past, they've turned up damaged, you send them back, then the second set turn up damaged and you just despair, which is probably why I like to make my own parts if I can! Thanks for the kind wishes, we're both trucking along as you do! D&Px
The Honda GL1500… something I’ve always considered to be a big lump of shit that did nothing but appease an old man’s need to continue riding, and one that I now consider to be a kick arse feat of engineering, ingenuity and - dare I say it - grace. Good work as usual Del! Missed you mate.
ha ha thanks mate, a common misconception with Goldwings, there's no getting away from it, they very much match the genre you described, but when you ride one they are actually a hilarious bungalow to throw around, and if you're not worried too much about how it looks and don't waste too much time doing the cosmetic housework, they're actually very easy to maintain mechanically!... And of course Honda reliability as ever...
Nice how to video Del & Penny. Love the knuckle duster mate. Penny and you have a relaxing weekend and hope things are going well for you both. Take care and stay safe. Cheers
😂yo, I am a professional Commercial Handyman.. I think you could go over what your doing as your doing it. I fix my trucks... but this video still left me with a few questions.. Thanks anyway. P.S. Not ever view is a seasoned bike mechanic.... thanks anyway Richard Richard
Thnaks buddy, not expensive to buy these days, and will transform your garage time more then enough to be worth the investment.. nobody i have ever asked, who went out and bought one, has ever regretted the choice.!!
There’s something very therapeutic in watching you do brake bleeds, Del! Hope you and Penny are doing well and staying safe there… the news out of the UK we’re seeing today is looking ominous unfortunately… 😳 🏍👍🏍
@@garya3056 Yeah, i can't see that happening, the country's economy has been crippled by the problems so far.. all it really needs is for everyone to take personal responsibility for their own actions and be sensible... but even in a supermarket today no more then 50% of people wore a mask or even tried to keep some distance.. this won't be over for years yet, we just have to live with it and manage it.!
Life's just a matter of timing innit . . . as a lad, we were offered things like the Ariel Leader to go forth & conquer more Empires on - but can you imagine if Mr. Honda had been supplying Genghis Kahn's mob with these things? What price your 'Vorsprung-durch-Boris' then eh? They'd just laugh at his hair, which would probably laugh back. In reality, I'd love to hear RQB's take on some suitable Mongol-horde type accessories for a standard issue 'Iron Yak' of the period : )xx
Way to work Del! Funny, I bleed my brakes the exact same way, even tie wrap it overnight and everything, gee, wonder who I learned that from haha. There is more than one way to skin a cat but anytime I perform a task learnt from Del, it always works and is most likely a more efficient way. The Lathe machine will be my next purchase, "need a tool, build a tool". Man, that is a lot of tedious work, putting all those rivets in but pretty cool, never seen a GW murdered out like that. Sure, maybe not your most difficult job but all tasks, large or small should be treated with top workmanship in mind and you excel at that. 🍻
Sully, thank you so much for your generous feedback brother, we really appreciate your kind words, I'm no expert and no craftsman, just a basic mechanic, and I didn't even train on bikes, but taking care of my own machines has been a passion since I was a teenager and it's wonderful to share with others what little I know to help if it can. Take care and keep safe and thanks for your cool words on the GW, it's a great fun bike!
Del, you were my inspiration to start working on and fixing my Suzuki bandit, and to work on motorcycles in general, five or six years ago. You demystified the processes of actually taking your bike apart and putting it back together, and gave me a great deal of confidence to start my journey as a hobby mechanic.
......six years later, I am the proud owner of a Honda Goldwing... and I can't tell you how relieved I am that you're doing maintenance videos of that beast also!
All my best,
Elijah
Great to hear you have the Goldwing Elijah, i hope you're having lots of fun with it, they're renowned for being capable of space ship mileage, so you're never truly wear it out as long as you tend to it's scheduled servicing.. It's good also to hear that you're taking care of your own bikes and not paying a garage all the time.. have fun and enjoy your [projects.. Happy new year.. Del.
Love this method of changing/flushing brake fluid. I used to be hesitant to change my fluid because of all the monkey motion required to bleed them afterwards. Using your method is sooooo much easier, doesn't introduce air, and ensures all of the old fluid is 100% flushed out. Great stuff. Thanks as always.
Most welcome mate, am glad it inspired you, there is a great peace of mind in knowing your fluid is fully renewed! Enjoy your week and ride safe!
Del, I'm starting to think it would be easier for me to move to the UK and have you service the GL than for me to learn all the method of taking the panels off to get at things! LOL. you do a great job showing us every time. Thank you again!
Pete
As long as you bring cake..Deal!
Spectacular ! Delboy really gives you easy ways to work on your wing.
Del,I never knew about the vice grips for bleeding the back brakes. I tape a broomstick to the brake pedal and reached over seat to pump the pedal. From now on I'm using vice grips. Ride Safely and praying 🙏 Penny is getting better.
Thank you Paul, use what we have right?, what ever works in true McGuyver tradition..! Take care and God bless.. D&Pxx
This video helped me figure out how to bleed (and fix) the rear brakes on the gl1500 i just picked up. Thank you!
You're welcome, glad the video helped!
I appreciate the maintenance on the 1500. Wish I had a hydro stand like you. Keep wrenching!
Thanks buddy/ 👍
great video brother ! gotta tell you, I would be that person that will stick his arm all the way out to grab the rear pedal some how to bleed it , instead of being smart like you using the vice grip 😂 simple things like that i pick up from your videos brother so thank you !! stay safe guys cheers from new york!!!
Right on Brother.. maybe too many childhood years watching McGyver and The A Team lol.! use what you have and make it happen, right?.. Take care and keep safe over there, D&Px
Thank you so much for this video. I have learned that other people so so much unnecessary things like removing several parts just for simple servicing. This video makes so much sense.
Thanks for the vid rear brake with the grip pliers is awesome I have that bike and by myself brake flush was a big pain this will help so much thank you
Glad it helped Leo, good luck with your projects!
Hi Del great video as always liked the vicegrip idea new to me. I ride the same wing 98 model . I upgraded to braided hosing years so everything is good also replace fluid tegularly.
However when bike is not used month or longer the brake pedal goes soft l mean all the way down. I replaced rear master cylinder seals some years but made little difference.
If l bleed sorts it Also keep pumping pedal improves then after hour riding almost back to normal. I dont have any issues front brake.
Any suggestions
Ride safe ride well Eddie Cotter
Hi Eddie, those symptoms sound distinctly like the master cylinder is allowing fluid to pass the seals... but as you replaced them, then further to that you could simply have air trapped in the system, remember your rear master cylinder also feeds the FRONT LEFT caliper.. so the air could be trapped in that line, give them both a bleed through and see if that helps! good luck with it and keep safe. !
Thanks Del ! I like your idea of using Vice Grip for bleeding brakes ! My 1992 GW doesn't seem to be a solid brake on the rear pedal unless I use something heavy to hold the rear pedal down over night! Any suggestions ? Thank you foe ALL your how to videos !!
Hi Gene, I have found the best results from reverse purging the rear brake system, which as you know is the front left caliper at the same time... the rear pedal does both... so to pump the fluid from the front caliper back to the rear master cylinder, then do the same with the rear, you'll get a lot better results... but it is tricky unless you lift the whole rear tail up... Otherwise, how old is your fluid? It's a horizontal system so air doesn't naturally float up to the resevoir, give it a bleed through and see if you can improve it... but I do the pedal trick too, just tie it down to the main stand overnight now and again, works a treat!
Take us out on a ride with this machine!
Not sure why you removed the left side motor cover or the seat to do this fluid change? Thanks for the vid though
Thanks for the video. However don't understand that with split vs linked braking system. Does the foot brake engage the front rear brake too? That's what I gather from your video... weird!
Hello again Del, slightly off topic but what do you rate as the ultimate touring bike ?
My thoughts are;
Fast touring, BMW K1600 GTL
Slow touring, HD Road King
All round do it all, Honda Gold Wing
When I lived in GB, none of the above riders gave me, a Triumph rider the nod. So, I'd most likely go for a Yamaha FJR 1300. I hope others comment too, as there is no wrong road bike to tour, from a Honda cub to a Triumph Rocket 3.
I think you hit the nail on the head Russ, "there is no wrong road bike to tour", and i don't think there is such a thing as "The Ultimate touring bike" ! for any choice to be 'ultimate' it would need to be better than all the others at everything, and im sure you'll agree that not possible. Also touring varies too, bad weather motorway miles, VS country lanes sunshine miles, both very different kinds of touring aye.! the FJR is a very competent all rounder thats unanimously agreed, but pillion comfort for hundreds of miles, the Goldwing beats them all.. if you're long distance commuting from London to Manchester every day.. then the BMW all the way.. and for if you wanna do it in style,? then naturally the Harley.! Just my 2p's worth.
Now I’ve seen it all access through the pannier, just brilliant 👍🏻
Yeah, simple aye..!
Designed well.
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Watching your videos and applying it to my Valkyrie Deluxe. Thanks for the showing the fundamentals.
Most welcome Sir, and what a beautiful bike you have!
Hello Del, could I ask how do you know when you have bled all the old fluid out of the system the other side of the reservoir? thanks.
The fluid coming out of the hose on the caliper will change color. It's why clear hose is useful for this job.
great vid, but why did you take off the seat, is this nessecery ?
Thank You for the GL1500 videos it has been very helpful!
You are welcome mate, glad to help!
Are you telling the front brake lever just use the right front disc, and the left front disc instead is used when you brake with the rear?
Correct!
@@Moonfleet41 Thanks! Something I did not know about my 89 GL1500.
@@80sPhoenix Yeah, pop it on the main stand, lift the front wheel, spin it and dab the pedal.. you'll see ..!
Very nice and straightforward video mate, thanks! Question tho, why did you remove the seat?
Thanks buddy.. i removed the seat instinctively intending to drop the left pannier box off, as you do when changing brake pads, then i remembered the internal access hole as it was just a fluid change!
Nice to see a Victorian number plate in the background 🙂
starting to think I was going to have to do Friday night without you Del
Excellent and thorough explanation 👍
Love the Videos !!! One question... why did you remove the seat ? did I miss something ?? thank you !
What type does the 93 aspencade use? Thank you for your vids!!
It should be written on the top of your fluid reservoir cap !
Very clever, Del, your trick with the pliers and the foot brake lever. Thanks for educating, Günter from Nürnberg/Germany
Thank you Günter. Glad you enjoyed it !
Great advice and shared knowledge! Thanks Del, appreciated.
Very welcome Shaun. Glad it was helpful!
Simple yet therapeutic to watch. Definitely interested to hear what you’d think of speed bleeders or brake bleeder wrenches. All the best.
Hey buddy, great to hear from you. i think all the modern gadgets are very good, they all work in their own way and make life easy for the novice...but my old man showed me how to bleed brakes when i was 10 years old, just a tube and a spanner.... no fancy equipment, and to me it's as easy and walking.. so i personally feel no need to buy those items to make a job easy that for me, already is.!
Good advice and tips Del - have a good weekend!
Thanks, you too mate!
(P) Del that’s a mean old Goldwing, love the knuckle dusters, 😁. Have a great weekend buddy.
Thanks, you too mate, it's the worlds greatest spouse freighter that's for sure... show your pillion a Goldwing and they'll never want anything else..lol!
Super vidéo, c'est très sympa de le faire tout seul j ai eu aucun problème à le faire moi même, merci beaucoup beaucoup
Merci pour votre très gentil retour, je suis heureux que la vidéo vous ait aidé. !
Lol…. I just did mine month ago.. lost my brakes as I didn’t bleed it right. Duhh front first then rear. Oh well, I had to deal riding with front brakes to get home to correct it!! Groan… interesting reverse handle with spikes!! Is it removable to defend yourself? 😆
Hey buddy, Naah, just a stage prop for a bit of theatre.. If you need to defend yourself against someone when on a Goldwing, just lean it on them... they won't get up..lol!
@@Moonfleet41 … that I will do!! Lol!! Point taken!!
Good show Del . Nice and clear as always .
Peace and love brother 👍🏻☮♥️
Thank you kindly Sir, just a little fettling on the venerable spouse freighter, so thought id share it..!
Great video , Is the zip cable left on overnight .
Yeah, if you can, you'll notice the lever will be a lot crisper in the morning.!
@@Moonfleet41 thank you so much. Hope you are keeping well and your better half.
@@andyjrichie6709 Thanks Andy, We hope you and Joan are keeping well too, looks like winter wont be far away for us now, but we still have the odd sunny dry day over the dark months when we can get out aye..!
@@Moonfleet41 we have our Piaggio MP3 500 sport , I only ride this as my right leg is a bit knackered , so our trike bike thing 😂 is hibernating for now , did a charity ride ( blood bikers) really good evening at Blackpool , we are touring Scotland next year on the NC500 , yet to plan our route,s and overnight stops as yet . Still enjoying your video,s even watch the sealey shop 4 years ago , with all different bike lifts , I do hate when folk give the thumbs down , quite sad really. Enjoy your Sunday yourself and Penny.
@@andyjrichie6709 Thank you for your kind wishes Andy, we really appreciate your support, I notice that negative feedbacks are increasing on all Channels I watch, on many Channels what used to be tens is turning in to hundreds... and the unpleasant, negative channels themselves are on the increase, I guess negativity will always flourish on the internet... we just have to ignore it and not let it change who we are, as a wise man said, you will always be criticised by those doing less than you, never by those doing more! Take care both of you and keep safe, D&Px
parabéns ! ótima manutenção .
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Wish I had watched this 4 hrs ago. I didn't know about the access hole through the left case. I took it off...AND no go on brake bleed...I get to do the dreaded master rebuild. I've done it before and can hardly wait to do it again...
I understand your point there.. those panniers aren't happy to come off in a hurry aye..!
@@Moonfleet41 Working on the bike in general really isn't that bad once you know the plastics removal drill...ride safe..
Hi Del. You made Goldwings cool in the way Quentin Tarantino made John Travolta cool. I’ve just bought a 1988 cos of you (well kind of ). Ride safe Del 🏍
Thanks awesome news mate, congratulations, have fun with it and make it stand out from the crowd aye..
Clever tips for the rear bleed Del, hood on you buddy, top notch ad per usual-- have a great weekend both x👍👍
Thanks, you too mate.. hope you're well and enjoying your weekend.
@@Moonfleet41 👍
Fantastic as always. Never seen this type of braking system before. You learn something new every day. Clever idea with the mole grips and zip tie on the brake lever. Was just looking at a GL 1200 goldwing from 85 yesterday in Sweden. Mint condition and under £2000 in english. Sorely tempted I must admit. 🇬🇧🇸🇪👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😊
That's a bargain, id buy that for that money, you could have fun riding it for a year and sell it for your money back at the end of it.. Old Goldwings are always a good investment.!
@@Moonfleet41 My sentiments exactly Del but I'm not sure the trouble and strife would agree. 😜😂 Mind you I do have a spontaneous streak! 🤫
@@clark7169 Ha ha, me too, which resulted in me buying this old girl for cheaps during lockdown.! wasn't looking for one, but suddenly it was there and seemed like a good idea..!lol
Never an issue on bikes to buy... just where to store them.
@@Moonfleet41 Well the old girl is a mighty fine looking machine and built to stand the test of time. Hope you get many more years of pleasure out of her. Have a fab weekend both.🇸🇪🇬🇧😊👍🏻
Great video, wish you had more videos on the Goldwing. 🤠
Thank you Larry, we have all the work we have done since owning the bike, plenty in the playlist, but as the bike rolls along, and more maintenance comes along, we will record it as always...so more to come!
@@Moonfleet41 Thanks again, I have 2 bikes, a 1994 Goldwing and a 2000 Valkyrie Interstate. I think you guys across the pond call the Valkyrie an F6C. It seems like there's always something that needs to be done on both. I'll be bleeding the rear brakes on the Goldwing this weekend. Cheers from Gardner, Massachusetts.
@@larryritchey8557 Most welcome Sir, I'm sure you already know, but just in case you don't, the rear brakes involves the rear brake caliper and the front left caliper on the GL1500, both operated by the pedal... bleed the rear first and then the front for the best results!
@@Moonfleet41 Thanks, I was going to do the opposite, front first then rear.
Another excellent simple skills video. Thanks for sharing, team DBG! Love and hugs to you both from an ungrateful colonial waiting for parts on the other side of the pond. :)
Sorry to hear that mate, never cool waiting for parts!... I've bought some in the past, they've turned up damaged, you send them back, then the second set turn up damaged and you just despair, which is probably why I like to make my own parts if I can! Thanks for the kind wishes, we're both trucking along as you do! D&Px
The Honda GL1500… something I’ve always considered to be a big lump of shit that did nothing but appease an old man’s need to continue riding, and one that I now consider to be a kick arse feat of engineering, ingenuity and - dare I say it - grace. Good work as usual Del! Missed you mate.
ha ha thanks mate, a common misconception with Goldwings, there's no getting away from it, they very much match the genre you described, but when you ride one they are actually a hilarious bungalow to throw around, and if you're not worried too much about how it looks and don't waste too much time doing the cosmetic housework, they're actually very easy to maintain mechanically!... And of course Honda reliability as ever...
Nice how to video Del & Penny. Love the knuckle duster mate. Penny and you have a relaxing weekend and hope things are going well for you both. Take care and stay safe. Cheers
Thanks so much for your kind good wishes mate, great to hear from you, and sending you the same.. have a great weekend and keep safe. D&Pxx
Thanks. As usual, useful, realistic and clear.
Very welcome
Thanks!
Thank you Sir for your kind donation, we're glad we've been able to help you!
Great video Del can we have a filmed walk around the Wing love the knuckleduster
Thanks Peter, i guess i could do, it'll be in maintenance videos from time to time as it evolves, so when i get time ill do a walk round..!
Excellent vid Del
😂yo, I am a professional Commercial Handyman..
I think you could go over what your doing as your doing it.
I fix my trucks... but this video still left me with a few questions..
Thanks anyway. P.S. Not ever view is a seasoned bike mechanic.... thanks anyway
Richard
Richard
Nice video. I wish I had a bench lift :) Have a great weekend . Cheers
Thnaks buddy, not expensive to buy these days, and will transform your garage time more then enough to be worth the investment.. nobody i have ever asked, who went out and bought one, has ever regretted the choice.!!
Saves ya back that is for sure.
@@wobblysauce I darn do that..!
Thank you and hope all is well
What's the metal thingy at the bottom of the Reservoir tank.?
"Metal thingy"? can you be more specific mate.!
@@Moonfleet41 ua-cam.com/video/h0GwFXo_rdc/v-deo.html That thingy at the bottom
simples! noice one dude.
Thanks Buddy..Appreciate it!
There’s something very therapeutic in watching you do brake bleeds, Del! Hope you and Penny are doing well and staying safe there… the news out of the UK we’re seeing today is looking ominous unfortunately… 😳
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Hi Gary, good to hear from you Sir, what news is that ? related to Covid i presume ?
@@Moonfleet41 yessir. A new sub strain of Delta called AY.4.2 has the UK’s medical community imploring the PM to reimpose full lockdown? 😳
@@garya3056 Yeah, i can't see that happening, the country's economy has been crippled by the problems so far.. all it really needs is for everyone to take personal responsibility for their own actions and be sensible... but even in a supermarket today no more then 50% of people wore a mask or even tried to keep some distance.. this won't be over for years yet, we just have to live with it and manage it.!
@@Moonfleet41 zackly! I do miss the gym very much.
I wish I knew all the stuff you think I know. 😅
You know that your bike is just too big, when it is fitted with a reverse gear - lol.
nice one big man atb m8
Cheers Iain, Thanks for the visit.
Life's just a matter of timing innit . . . as a lad, we were offered things like the Ariel Leader to go forth & conquer more Empires on - but can you imagine if Mr. Honda had been supplying Genghis Kahn's mob with these things? What price your 'Vorsprung-durch-Boris' then eh? They'd just laugh at his hair, which would probably laugh back. In reality, I'd love to hear RQB's take on some suitable Mongol-horde type accessories for a standard issue 'Iron Yak' of the period : )xx
'Re'freshing .
Nice one, Del.
Cheers Chris. Glad you enjoyed it mate.
Way to work Del! Funny, I bleed my brakes the exact same way, even tie wrap it overnight and everything, gee, wonder who I learned that from haha. There is more than one way to skin a cat but anytime I perform a task learnt from Del, it always works and is most likely a more efficient way. The Lathe machine will be my next purchase, "need a tool, build a tool". Man, that is a lot of tedious work, putting all those rivets in but pretty cool, never seen a GW murdered out like that. Sure, maybe not your most difficult job but all tasks, large or small should be treated with top workmanship in mind and you excel at that. 🍻
Sully, thank you so much for your generous feedback brother, we really appreciate your kind words, I'm no expert and no craftsman, just a basic mechanic, and I didn't even train on bikes, but taking care of my own machines has been a passion since I was a teenager and it's wonderful to share with others what little I know to help if it can. Take care and keep safe and thanks for your cool words on the GW, it's a great fun bike!