Clutch fluid level changes will tell you when the slave cylinder is needing some service. It can't be overstated how dangerous having brake fluid and engine oil mix is. My rebuild didn't work. I went ahead and spent 90 bucks for a NOS assembly.
@kossu4833 күн бұрын
Tee Wingillä pieni ajolenkki Videolla ja kerro kokemus.Aivan paras pyörä jolla olen ajannut tämä 97 wingi 1500.Jää harlikat ja jammut ja muut suki suki tsutsutsuut.
@kensmith36657 күн бұрын
How do you get it and keep it so very very shiney?
@starseeddeluxe10 күн бұрын
Lovely bike! I've watched about 60 or maybe 80 of these videos about the GL1200, GL1500 and GL1800. Not one video talks about the most important thing, the gear ratios. Japanese motorcycles are notorious for having way too low of gears. How are the gear ratios? Is the engine revved up way higher than necessary at 75 mph? I want to buy one of these, but I am extremely nervous about the lack of a true overdrive gear. Most people don't seem to care, but the engine RPM has a large impact on your fatigue levels, and relaxation levels when riding.
@HonkyTonkTX10 күн бұрын
Yes, over 75 and your looking ar about 3500, 4000 rpm+ and alot more fuel is used so fuel economy goes way down at those high speeds over 70. But that's pretty much any motorcycle with 5 gears, there's no true overdrive. I've owned several bikes all pretty much the same with 5 gears. I currently have the GoldWing and a Harley Road King Classic, same issue over 70. A 6th gear helps but those are more 2007+ on Harleys and GoldWings came with a 6th gear in just more recent years. The next bike I buy, which I always by used, will definitely have 6 gears.
@TheMamonti114 күн бұрын
the nice thing about buying a goldwing... most of them have never been beaten and most have been maintained since they were owned by people that could afford to keep up with them
@thr0w40726 күн бұрын
Is the idle surge a vacuum leak? Did you get it resolved?
@HonkyTonkTX26 күн бұрын
Mine was easy. After running a couple tanks with Seafoam and Berrymans mixed in, I adjusted the idle knob by the gas cap from 1200rpm down to 800rpm and it quit surging. Idles perfect now.
@darreldowning5528Ай бұрын
Hay brother I've watched all your videos and found most helpful, I'm needing to know in one of your videos you added a device to have Bluetooth for your stereo. Can you tell me the name of the device and where you ordered it from please. Be blessed and thanks a million
@HonkyTonkTXАй бұрын
There are several different ones on amazon, here is the link for the one I have.... www.amazon.com/Handsfree-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Compatible-Smartphones/dp/B01M0SFMIH?pd_rd_w=R7RPV&content-id=amzn1.sym.d3245d74-f79b-49f3-b99c-1e231bb8ca7c&pf_rd_p=d3245d74-f79b-49f3-b99c-1e231bb8ca7c&pf_rd_r=VDDH2BDAJWDH9WK8CEAH&pd_rd_wg=xaCeY&pd_rd_r=a0897afa-4b64-4287-b0c0-b264739d4c44&pd_rd_i=B01M0SFMIH&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_m_grid_dv_rp_0_8_t
@markshreve2612Ай бұрын
I just picked up mine in free port guy had it stored and had to let it go cause of left knee surgery s it’s 1996 SE two tone red 8578 miles
@TheMamonti1Ай бұрын
the gl1500 to me was their best goldwing.... looks, features(for the day) and dependability
@rcplanet561Ай бұрын
I've got a 97 aspencade. With a trailer. And I got a 20/20 street glide special. And I wear my Harley stuff when I ride the Honda also ,so I understand what you mean. But you're right those bikes are super comfortable and quiet. So quiet I fell asleep on it while on the highway and ended up in the other lane.. keep up the good videos
@jimeckenrode1271Ай бұрын
I have ridden with a guy who has a 93 Gold Wing with 390,000 miles on it this year. I have a 98 Wing and never had a problem with carbs or anything else.
@starseeddeluxe10 күн бұрын
When you say 390,000 miles. What does that mean exactly? Has he only replaced the timing belt? Or is that like new valve seals, new piston rings, all new engine seals? Are the pistons and rings and valve stem seals good for 390,000 miles without taking the engine apart? I'm curious, because cars generally get bad valve stem seals, and you have to take the whole cylinder head off, and replace the valve stem seals, and usually the piston rings, at about 260,000 miles (this isn't absolutely necessary, but you can see older Honda cars that smoke a LOT from bad valve stem seals, and worn oil rings).
@andrewelkington9906Ай бұрын
ive had a road king and a street glide, and i 100%love riding my gl1200 more than either harley
@marinepilot5723Ай бұрын
Give it up for Matt Damon on the fiddle!
@kevinupton900Ай бұрын
I just got an 89 last month. And I’m in Richmond on the southwest side, see ya out there!
@terrence4933Ай бұрын
I’ve been trying to find I never knew about fm transmitter. I’ll be adding it to my 89 GL1500. Thanks for the info!
@lilysinclair425Ай бұрын
How could everyone NOT dance?! 😍
@erikristinathompsonАй бұрын
I just LOVE it when he sings like Elvis, but I also love it when he sings his own songs too!!!! He can do it all! I love him. ❤
@user-rg2qb7fv9nАй бұрын
I ride a 1993 gl1500se white and blue and I love It !!! Your Bike is Sharp !! You have a nice garage.
@apachie3895Ай бұрын
He can sing anything and make it sound great :)
@paseandoconhondaАй бұрын
A very complete video. Do you have any idea what the secondary air filter is? And what type of LED lights did you put in the fog lights? Finally, you only cut one cable and that only makes the lights always stay on? Greetings.
@HonkyTonkTXАй бұрын
The sub or secondary air filter is a foam filter that filters the air before it reaches the air injection solenoids, and from there the carburetors. For the cornering lights to stay on as fog lights you have to disconnect or cut the green wire on both relays that I point to. One relay works the left light and the other works the right light, but both relays are on the right side of the bike where I point to them in the video. Here are the bulbs I bought for them, one pack contains 2 bulbs - www.ebay.com/itm/165805052556
@davonknott96962 ай бұрын
Can you give me some information on where you got your high way pegs from?
@HonkyTonkTX2 ай бұрын
They were on the bike when I bought it. I believe they are a model from Kuryakyn.
@scoRocs2 ай бұрын
Question- do you like the Polk speakers? I was going to run out and buy them, but some reviews say they're not actually better than stock, no bass, etc; and even mention motorcycle and specifically Goldwing applications.
@HonkyTonkTX2 ай бұрын
They sound good to me. I keep the tone knob about in the middle just so the sound is a little more crisp. Any other speaker setup I like lots of bass to hit for sure. But you have to realize in this particular setup the back speaker compartments are lacking space which is what you need to get good bass response. The stock speakers didn't have any better bass.
@scoRocs2 ай бұрын
I've done the timing belts too... reach out if you have any issues. I didn't do it because I didn't know beforehand, but replacing the tension pulleys is a good idea too since if one of them fails it's the same damage to your engine as a broken belt.
@HonkyTonkTX2 ай бұрын
Yes sir, one of the first videos I watched about the belts was from Herbie's Garage. He had showed he bought new tensioners and springs, so I figure if I'm in there might as well do it right per se then everything's good for another 100K and many years to come.
@scoRocs2 ай бұрын
Great information- thanks for sharing! I'm basically next door down here in Pearland. I'm doing some of the same upgrades right now. For the front speakers I put in Kenwood KFC-1066S 4" 2 way speakers I found on Amazon. There's no modification needed to mount them BUT it's a bit of a tight fit on the fixed screw holes, maybe need to wiggle the clips but don't need to redrill holes. Maybe you'll need some slightly larger washers for the slider holes and you're good. I want so bad to break the cc governor, but I've just bought the "Pierre Dal" LCD screen upgrade, and it has a visual gear indicator. My only bother is that flipping the pins might make the indicator read 4th. I guess I got to decide what I want more... thanks again and ride safe!
@VMX1.2 ай бұрын
I have a 2004 GL1800 that was willed to me by a friend. I also have a 2000GL 1500 SE Canadian edition I restored for two years. I would never sell either of them for love nor money. The black one you have is beautiful....absolutely beautiful. Look after that beauty. Seriously....look after it. All the best.
@helenvaldes2 ай бұрын
Wish he would come to Aberdeen or Edinburgh.
@steviekrypto2 ай бұрын
Great Video...
@sykaramzan47512 ай бұрын
Tremendous talented country singer ..wish him all the success in the world ❤️❤️❤️
@mythra71742 ай бұрын
He'd be a good Elvis in the musical "Million Dollar Quartet."
@AthelstanEngland2 ай бұрын
First thing to say is I've got to get over to Texas. We only see these sort of venues in the movies. Second is this lad can sing, only just discovered his band today. Not trying to be Elvis, although he is clearly a big fan, or even to sound hugely like him but definately has the vibe with the crowd. Great band.
@ego77672 ай бұрын
You are adorable!
@kevinupton9002 ай бұрын
Sooooo fkn clean bro!
@garrettfriend47723 ай бұрын
Nice bike fuck Harley...i will never own one goldwing all the way........!
Great video, what phone mount is that? I'm desperately looking, going on long haul in 3 days
@HonkyTonkTX3 ай бұрын
It's the RAM X-Grip, for large size phones. Also had to purchase the Brake/Clutch mount base with 1" ball. But you have to decide which way you want to put the mount on your bike, several options.
@earlybirdxx3 ай бұрын
@@HonkyTonkTX thank you
@AFS19594 ай бұрын
greetings from Switzerland and Austria :-) We love it!!!
@heritagegaitfarms25154 ай бұрын
Love it. I got my uncle’s 1999 wing with 18,000mi. Very cool store
@kenfan56664 ай бұрын
😂
@dalemiller99564 ай бұрын
If you want an instrument panel you can see at night replace the bulbs with LED bulbs. Just so you know you have bought the best year GL1500 built. 97 has upgrades from previous years and no downgrades from later years. I currently own 2 97's one triked with 192000/ other with 73000. When you decide to change your timing belts go to Steve Saunders Goldwing Facts and get the upgrades on Idlers and belts rather than using OEM parts it will save you about $200. I have changed these on 5 1500's with no problems.
@slagdemon5 ай бұрын
I just bought a 1997, very very similar looking to yours, for $1500. 115k miles and dusty, but put a new battery and all new fluids in, new air filter and new cam belts and it runs great. Your bike looks almost like it came off the showroom floor.
@HonkyTonkTX5 ай бұрын
Congrats. I'll be doing the timing belts on mine in the coming months. I've been riding it a lot lately and really enjoying it. Have fun with your new purchase.
@robertblack41625 ай бұрын
Had to leave it at Walmart something simple I'm sure
@user-iv3yk8dy7j5 ай бұрын
U got one in a million looks new with that many Accessories
@steveh45645 ай бұрын
Great bike. It’ll run forever and never let you down.
@tonyfisher41136 ай бұрын
How much did you get it for? I paid $5300 for my 2000 GL1500 SE with paint matched trailer.
@HonkyTonkTX5 ай бұрын
Guy was asking $5,500, he took $4,500. Sounds like you got a pretty good deal yourself.
@carboncopych46166 ай бұрын
Mannnn you're taking me back to when I first got my 99' GL1500 SE, I did the exact same things. Oh, timing belts only have to be changed once every 10 years or 100,000 miles really. What I have learned from a close OG friend of mine who has two GL1500s is the issue is if the bike has been sitting for 5-10-15 years and not driven, then the belts can get hard creating the potential for a break. He has ridden his up to and over 100,000 before changing the belt but, he rides all the time, thus the belt stays elastic/stretchable...
@HonkyTonkTX6 ай бұрын
The PO kept it running and rode it regularly so that's the main reason I'm not too worried about the belts just yet. I'm just enjoying riding it now that things have been serviced. Getting lots of people looking at her when I'm out and about, they seem to enjoy seeing an older GoldWing still riding around.
@carboncopych46166 ай бұрын
You are absolutely right about that. Everytime I am out and about on my GL1500 I have to do at 1-3 interviews about this bike. A lot people think Honda just released them present day especially when it's clean and polished like mine and yours - immaculate.@@HonkyTonkTX
@MrMatthews40403 ай бұрын
You may find useful information about your goldwing gl1500 by watching 👀 this training video made by honda to help the dealership mechanics understand how the gl1500 there worked because most mechanics were scared shitless to even touch one even today most shops will give you excuses for why they don't work on them when in fact once you watch this video it's becomes common sense.. here is the KZread video link below kzread.info/dash/bejne/hqWusZqvdZi0e6g.htmlsi=nHf6GkXQH6LnAPfU
@rosarioroberto58236 ай бұрын
Greetings, As always another fantastic video 🇺🇸🍾🎉🇺🇸 Keep producing more videos about the GL 1500 maintenance.
@HonkyTonkTX6 ай бұрын
I recently posted two videos showing all the maintenance stuff I did on it. Several segments spliced together as I went along doing things.
@glenmurra38566 ай бұрын
I picked up a 1989 Goldwing back in April of 2023 after not riding for over 30 years my bikes not quite as sharp as yours the paints faded bad in spots it runs great everything works as it should it has a saddlemen seat on it I'm the best part about it is I only paid $850 for it I live in Minnesota since April I put 6000 Mi on it to this date today I had it out yesterday the 13th of November and put 200 miles on it even though it's November here in Minnesota with that huge fairing in front of you I stayed plenty warm during the hot summer months I've rigged up a air conditioning system that blows cold air in on my helmet and keeps my head cool when everybody says this was the best Touring motorcycle that Honda made their 100% correct back in September I taped everything off and did the vinyl paint system on it so instead of mine being the maroon purple color now it's blue I thought I'd give it a try it turned out pretty good don't know if I'll try that again or just repaint it but for now it's going to stay like that with the vinyl stuff on it and with a little over 86,000 on it now I feel it's just getting broken good by the way I'm 67 years old and plan on enjoying it for a few more years to come
@HonkyTonkTX6 ай бұрын
Congrats on your purchase and riding again. If you're interested I recently posted a couple long videos showing some maintenance stuff I completed on mine.
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Clutch fluid level changes will tell you when the slave cylinder is needing some service. It can't be overstated how dangerous having brake fluid and engine oil mix is. My rebuild didn't work. I went ahead and spent 90 bucks for a NOS assembly.
Tee Wingillä pieni ajolenkki Videolla ja kerro kokemus.Aivan paras pyörä jolla olen ajannut tämä 97 wingi 1500.Jää harlikat ja jammut ja muut suki suki tsutsutsuut.
How do you get it and keep it so very very shiney?
Lovely bike! I've watched about 60 or maybe 80 of these videos about the GL1200, GL1500 and GL1800. Not one video talks about the most important thing, the gear ratios. Japanese motorcycles are notorious for having way too low of gears. How are the gear ratios? Is the engine revved up way higher than necessary at 75 mph? I want to buy one of these, but I am extremely nervous about the lack of a true overdrive gear. Most people don't seem to care, but the engine RPM has a large impact on your fatigue levels, and relaxation levels when riding.
Yes, over 75 and your looking ar about 3500, 4000 rpm+ and alot more fuel is used so fuel economy goes way down at those high speeds over 70. But that's pretty much any motorcycle with 5 gears, there's no true overdrive. I've owned several bikes all pretty much the same with 5 gears. I currently have the GoldWing and a Harley Road King Classic, same issue over 70. A 6th gear helps but those are more 2007+ on Harleys and GoldWings came with a 6th gear in just more recent years. The next bike I buy, which I always by used, will definitely have 6 gears.
the nice thing about buying a goldwing... most of them have never been beaten and most have been maintained since they were owned by people that could afford to keep up with them
Is the idle surge a vacuum leak? Did you get it resolved?
Mine was easy. After running a couple tanks with Seafoam and Berrymans mixed in, I adjusted the idle knob by the gas cap from 1200rpm down to 800rpm and it quit surging. Idles perfect now.
Hay brother I've watched all your videos and found most helpful, I'm needing to know in one of your videos you added a device to have Bluetooth for your stereo. Can you tell me the name of the device and where you ordered it from please. Be blessed and thanks a million
There are several different ones on amazon, here is the link for the one I have.... www.amazon.com/Handsfree-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Compatible-Smartphones/dp/B01M0SFMIH?pd_rd_w=R7RPV&content-id=amzn1.sym.d3245d74-f79b-49f3-b99c-1e231bb8ca7c&pf_rd_p=d3245d74-f79b-49f3-b99c-1e231bb8ca7c&pf_rd_r=VDDH2BDAJWDH9WK8CEAH&pd_rd_wg=xaCeY&pd_rd_r=a0897afa-4b64-4287-b0c0-b264739d4c44&pd_rd_i=B01M0SFMIH&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_m_grid_dv_rp_0_8_t
I just picked up mine in free port guy had it stored and had to let it go cause of left knee surgery s it’s 1996 SE two tone red 8578 miles
the gl1500 to me was their best goldwing.... looks, features(for the day) and dependability
I've got a 97 aspencade. With a trailer. And I got a 20/20 street glide special. And I wear my Harley stuff when I ride the Honda also ,so I understand what you mean. But you're right those bikes are super comfortable and quiet. So quiet I fell asleep on it while on the highway and ended up in the other lane.. keep up the good videos
I have ridden with a guy who has a 93 Gold Wing with 390,000 miles on it this year. I have a 98 Wing and never had a problem with carbs or anything else.
When you say 390,000 miles. What does that mean exactly? Has he only replaced the timing belt? Or is that like new valve seals, new piston rings, all new engine seals? Are the pistons and rings and valve stem seals good for 390,000 miles without taking the engine apart? I'm curious, because cars generally get bad valve stem seals, and you have to take the whole cylinder head off, and replace the valve stem seals, and usually the piston rings, at about 260,000 miles (this isn't absolutely necessary, but you can see older Honda cars that smoke a LOT from bad valve stem seals, and worn oil rings).
ive had a road king and a street glide, and i 100%love riding my gl1200 more than either harley
Give it up for Matt Damon on the fiddle!
I just got an 89 last month. And I’m in Richmond on the southwest side, see ya out there!
I’ve been trying to find I never knew about fm transmitter. I’ll be adding it to my 89 GL1500. Thanks for the info!
How could everyone NOT dance?! 😍
I just LOVE it when he sings like Elvis, but I also love it when he sings his own songs too!!!! He can do it all! I love him. ❤
I ride a 1993 gl1500se white and blue and I love It !!! Your Bike is Sharp !! You have a nice garage.
He can sing anything and make it sound great :)
A very complete video. Do you have any idea what the secondary air filter is? And what type of LED lights did you put in the fog lights? Finally, you only cut one cable and that only makes the lights always stay on? Greetings.
The sub or secondary air filter is a foam filter that filters the air before it reaches the air injection solenoids, and from there the carburetors. For the cornering lights to stay on as fog lights you have to disconnect or cut the green wire on both relays that I point to. One relay works the left light and the other works the right light, but both relays are on the right side of the bike where I point to them in the video. Here are the bulbs I bought for them, one pack contains 2 bulbs - www.ebay.com/itm/165805052556
Can you give me some information on where you got your high way pegs from?
They were on the bike when I bought it. I believe they are a model from Kuryakyn.
Question- do you like the Polk speakers? I was going to run out and buy them, but some reviews say they're not actually better than stock, no bass, etc; and even mention motorcycle and specifically Goldwing applications.
They sound good to me. I keep the tone knob about in the middle just so the sound is a little more crisp. Any other speaker setup I like lots of bass to hit for sure. But you have to realize in this particular setup the back speaker compartments are lacking space which is what you need to get good bass response. The stock speakers didn't have any better bass.
I've done the timing belts too... reach out if you have any issues. I didn't do it because I didn't know beforehand, but replacing the tension pulleys is a good idea too since if one of them fails it's the same damage to your engine as a broken belt.
Yes sir, one of the first videos I watched about the belts was from Herbie's Garage. He had showed he bought new tensioners and springs, so I figure if I'm in there might as well do it right per se then everything's good for another 100K and many years to come.
Great information- thanks for sharing! I'm basically next door down here in Pearland. I'm doing some of the same upgrades right now. For the front speakers I put in Kenwood KFC-1066S 4" 2 way speakers I found on Amazon. There's no modification needed to mount them BUT it's a bit of a tight fit on the fixed screw holes, maybe need to wiggle the clips but don't need to redrill holes. Maybe you'll need some slightly larger washers for the slider holes and you're good. I want so bad to break the cc governor, but I've just bought the "Pierre Dal" LCD screen upgrade, and it has a visual gear indicator. My only bother is that flipping the pins might make the indicator read 4th. I guess I got to decide what I want more... thanks again and ride safe!
I have a 2004 GL1800 that was willed to me by a friend. I also have a 2000GL 1500 SE Canadian edition I restored for two years. I would never sell either of them for love nor money. The black one you have is beautiful....absolutely beautiful. Look after that beauty. Seriously....look after it. All the best.
Wish he would come to Aberdeen or Edinburgh.
Great Video...
Tremendous talented country singer ..wish him all the success in the world ❤️❤️❤️
He'd be a good Elvis in the musical "Million Dollar Quartet."
First thing to say is I've got to get over to Texas. We only see these sort of venues in the movies. Second is this lad can sing, only just discovered his band today. Not trying to be Elvis, although he is clearly a big fan, or even to sound hugely like him but definately has the vibe with the crowd. Great band.
You are adorable!
Sooooo fkn clean bro!
Nice bike fuck Harley...i will never own one goldwing all the way........!
Yeah, I agree, dual the bikes, dual the love!
kzread.info/dash/bejne/hqWusZqvdZi0e6g.htmlsi=v6OAilT_8acAUv7B
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Great video, what phone mount is that? I'm desperately looking, going on long haul in 3 days
It's the RAM X-Grip, for large size phones. Also had to purchase the Brake/Clutch mount base with 1" ball. But you have to decide which way you want to put the mount on your bike, several options.
@@HonkyTonkTX thank you
greetings from Switzerland and Austria :-) We love it!!!
Love it. I got my uncle’s 1999 wing with 18,000mi. Very cool store
😂
If you want an instrument panel you can see at night replace the bulbs with LED bulbs. Just so you know you have bought the best year GL1500 built. 97 has upgrades from previous years and no downgrades from later years. I currently own 2 97's one triked with 192000/ other with 73000. When you decide to change your timing belts go to Steve Saunders Goldwing Facts and get the upgrades on Idlers and belts rather than using OEM parts it will save you about $200. I have changed these on 5 1500's with no problems.
I just bought a 1997, very very similar looking to yours, for $1500. 115k miles and dusty, but put a new battery and all new fluids in, new air filter and new cam belts and it runs great. Your bike looks almost like it came off the showroom floor.
Congrats. I'll be doing the timing belts on mine in the coming months. I've been riding it a lot lately and really enjoying it. Have fun with your new purchase.
Had to leave it at Walmart something simple I'm sure
U got one in a million looks new with that many Accessories
Great bike. It’ll run forever and never let you down.
How much did you get it for? I paid $5300 for my 2000 GL1500 SE with paint matched trailer.
Guy was asking $5,500, he took $4,500. Sounds like you got a pretty good deal yourself.
Mannnn you're taking me back to when I first got my 99' GL1500 SE, I did the exact same things. Oh, timing belts only have to be changed once every 10 years or 100,000 miles really. What I have learned from a close OG friend of mine who has two GL1500s is the issue is if the bike has been sitting for 5-10-15 years and not driven, then the belts can get hard creating the potential for a break. He has ridden his up to and over 100,000 before changing the belt but, he rides all the time, thus the belt stays elastic/stretchable...
The PO kept it running and rode it regularly so that's the main reason I'm not too worried about the belts just yet. I'm just enjoying riding it now that things have been serviced. Getting lots of people looking at her when I'm out and about, they seem to enjoy seeing an older GoldWing still riding around.
You are absolutely right about that. Everytime I am out and about on my GL1500 I have to do at 1-3 interviews about this bike. A lot people think Honda just released them present day especially when it's clean and polished like mine and yours - immaculate.@@HonkyTonkTX
You may find useful information about your goldwing gl1500 by watching 👀 this training video made by honda to help the dealership mechanics understand how the gl1500 there worked because most mechanics were scared shitless to even touch one even today most shops will give you excuses for why they don't work on them when in fact once you watch this video it's becomes common sense.. here is the KZread video link below kzread.info/dash/bejne/hqWusZqvdZi0e6g.htmlsi=nHf6GkXQH6LnAPfU
Greetings, As always another fantastic video 🇺🇸🍾🎉🇺🇸 Keep producing more videos about the GL 1500 maintenance.
I recently posted two videos showing all the maintenance stuff I did on it. Several segments spliced together as I went along doing things.
I picked up a 1989 Goldwing back in April of 2023 after not riding for over 30 years my bikes not quite as sharp as yours the paints faded bad in spots it runs great everything works as it should it has a saddlemen seat on it I'm the best part about it is I only paid $850 for it I live in Minnesota since April I put 6000 Mi on it to this date today I had it out yesterday the 13th of November and put 200 miles on it even though it's November here in Minnesota with that huge fairing in front of you I stayed plenty warm during the hot summer months I've rigged up a air conditioning system that blows cold air in on my helmet and keeps my head cool when everybody says this was the best Touring motorcycle that Honda made their 100% correct back in September I taped everything off and did the vinyl paint system on it so instead of mine being the maroon purple color now it's blue I thought I'd give it a try it turned out pretty good don't know if I'll try that again or just repaint it but for now it's going to stay like that with the vinyl stuff on it and with a little over 86,000 on it now I feel it's just getting broken good by the way I'm 67 years old and plan on enjoying it for a few more years to come
Congrats on your purchase and riding again. If you're interested I recently posted a couple long videos showing some maintenance stuff I completed on mine.
It's a beauty ❤