I wonder if the guys who lent you their 30K bike would be happy with you taking it down a gravel lane. I for one certainly wouldn't want to buy it now.
@birchwoodbiker6 сағат бұрын
Well 0 damage was done to it, and many rider's will take there Goldwings down worse tracks, but I understand your opinion, people who are serious about buying one now know they can do it easily👍
@dalewintle8099Күн бұрын
Great vlog bud , what a Machine , still I cant fault my NC DCT , hope your getting back to full heath now buddy
@birchwoodbikerКүн бұрын
Cheers Dale, I still love the NC and would still be my 1st choice GW 2nd 🤣👍
@user-cc4pr8wc4wКүн бұрын
Unfortunately I judge my bikes by the size of my wallet an £32 big ones for a bike I wouldn’t be able to justify
@birchwoodbikerКүн бұрын
I'm in the same boat, but don't mind waiting couple of years and buying 2nd hand, still worth the chance to ride it FANTASTIC👍👍👍
@philipmicans6123Күн бұрын
I’ve a 1800C version which is more basic, great smooth engine, very stable, brilliant for A roads, but tight lanes need concentration and every-time I stop I think; “what’s going on here?” Ie what’s the camber, slope, gravel situation etc. yes the weight is low down, but the C is still 340 Kg and on one leg it can be daunting. I’ve not taken a pillion yet, but can only imagine that is even more tricky.
@birchwoodbikerКүн бұрын
i can only say you lucky person 🤣but your right about stopping I had 2 places on the ride it could of easily gone over, and I could imaging fully loaded it would be a thing you have to be extremely carefully, still a brilliant bike👍👍👍
@kenny4kКүн бұрын
How do you find the suspension? I’m thinking of getting one (my other consideration is a nx500) - mainly for blasting around rough country lanes but worry the suspension won’t be up to it
@birchwoodbikerКүн бұрын
Hi Kenny it's great for the road I had fun but it's not designed for off road👍👍👍
@jimmyt55Күн бұрын
A fun description mate. Cheers from America! My wife is from Uddingston. So it was easy to follow you. I got my ‘dream wing’ in 2022, have 23,000 miles so far. The more you know the bigger the smiles! Last bike I will ever buy, at 69 years young! Be careful of ‘sport mode’ brother!
@birchwoodbikerКүн бұрын
Fantastic is the only words I would of never believed that bike rides like it does if I didn't get a chance to ride it, your a lucky person ride safe and for as long as you can. PS WILDHOGGS best biker film ever🤣🤣🤣👍
@timgrange78972 күн бұрын
I have just got one been my dream to have one since a kid now 65 just lost my dad and. Thought what the hell mine is a 2020 tour dct with 5000 miles just booked her in for a tire change my insurance is £300 a year I have been riding bikes since 16 years old you are right it is a dream just getting used to the weight on the move no problem moving in garage yes heavy but what a bike ❤❤
@birchwoodbiker2 күн бұрын
You lucky Lucky biker Tim Jealous, they are unbelievable, and you don't need to ride safe on them they have everything, and for the size the brakes are brilliant enjoy every min BB 👍👍👍
@timgrange78972 күн бұрын
@@birchwoodbiker thank you fantastic review by the way 👍
@notyah24112 күн бұрын
How tall are you.
@birchwoodbiker2 күн бұрын
5.10 30" inside leg👍
@simonthomas53672 күн бұрын
I recently swapped my 2018 ATAS for a 2023 NC750X DCT. They both have the same instrument set-up. Different screens. I had my AT for 3 years as a daily. I loved owning and riding it, both on and off-road, but it's just too top heavy. I tested a newer AT with the DCT and really enjoyed it. But. Same weight problems and that bloody over complex instrument cluster was a no no for me. The NC is just one of those bikes that will blow you away with it's abilities. It's so well engineered and intelligently designed. Great ride. Fully useable power range. Huge torque. Love it.
@birchwoodbiker2 күн бұрын
Hat's why I'm on my 3r, I loved the AT but like you said the instrument cluster and top heavy side went slightly against, but the truth we just learn to live with good and bad NC needs a bit more modinaisation now, but I never have a bad day riding it👍👍👍
@irideforlife2 күн бұрын
I am not rich. Worked 2 jobs and saved like hell to get one. Sold most of my bikes. It was an investment similar to a house in some ways. Didnt like your comment "if you had one of these you wouldnt miss the money!"
@ianhalliwell86043 күн бұрын
Like your good self I've now overcome my stent procedure and got used to taking the numerous drugs and for the first time since last September i got my bike out for a bimble. Its the exact opposite to that Gold wing it's a GoldStar but how did I just love getting back in the saddle.
@birchwoodbiker2 күн бұрын
@@ianhalliwell8604 I must start a Stent Group😂😂but for me any chance to go riding on any bike is a bonus, ride safe BB
@kevindarkstar3 күн бұрын
Going on the title, 'unless you want to move it around your driveway/garage ect 😂
@birchwoodbiker3 күн бұрын
You be amazed how easy it is to move with the control for forward and revers, just don't run out of petrol or get a flat battery 🤣🤣🤣👍
@SmokeyES3503 күн бұрын
Watching this for my pops to grab as he likes my 2024 NC750
@birchwoodbiker3 күн бұрын
My NC is still no 1 but that Goldwing WOW👍👍👍
@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne3 күн бұрын
I love the Gold-Wing...but if I could only have one bike it would be my NC750.
@birchwoodbiker3 күн бұрын
@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne Bib it be the same for me NC is still my fav bike👍👍👍
@BackbrakeTommy4 күн бұрын
Well Paul, enjoyed that and I think a test ride could well be on the horizon 👍👍👍👍👍👍
@birchwoodbiker3 күн бұрын
@@BackbrakeTommy Tom you love it, fancy little Italy next Saturday if your done with the crazy paving😂😂😂👍
@john-wq8kf4 күн бұрын
But it’s too big like the six cylinder bmw great if you like big lumpy bikes but sorry after sixty years biking not for me, but if that rings your bell that’s ok by me
@birchwoodbiker4 күн бұрын
I get exactly I know it's to big but it rides like a cbf1000 I'm just glad I got to ride it👍👍👍
@SOLOMOTOUK4 күн бұрын
Hi BB they are nice bikes but expensive for the normal working person 👍🏍️
@birchwoodbiker4 күн бұрын
I would go for a 21 model same spec half the price just amazing bike👍👍👍
@scruffybee89194 күн бұрын
Flat six.
@birchwoodbiker4 күн бұрын
or even 2 flat 3 amazing bike👍👍👍
@GillyBikes4 күн бұрын
Great bikes. Without doubt the most comfortable bike I’ve ever ridden. I loved my little go on one. But I was devastated when I gave the keys back because I can’t afford one.
@birchwoodbiker4 күн бұрын
Gilly that is both of us I tried to see if I could have it as a long termer🤣🤣🤣, best bike I've ridden
@paulegan72504 күн бұрын
OK mate you've talked me into it. As soon as I win the lottery I'm having one.
@birchwoodbiker4 күн бұрын
You don't need to win the lottery it's only a meer £300 per month on the PCP 🤣🤣🤣💰💰💰
@Rinkydink732744 күн бұрын
Got to hand it to you Paul..there's not many people would take a new Goldwing down a gravel/dirt track..😂😂
@fish-keeping4 күн бұрын
Nice couple of video's you have done there of the new Goldwing DCT. I too went for test rides on bikes with my Mrs like the BMW K1600, RT1250 but did not feel right for us. We then went down to Blackpool Honda superstore were we test rid the Goldwing for the day, by the end of that day we were both sold on having one. We now have owned Goldwing for the last six months and what a great six months its been, it as got my Mrs back out in the saddle again enjoying biking. The best thing is i have a Kawasaki ZH2 as well in the garage so have best of both worlds, thanks again for the videos the mirrors are not electric you move the glass by hand 👍 and glad you found the hand brake in the end 🙂 Regards Gary
@birchwoodbiker4 күн бұрын
Cheers Gary you lucky person, I will most definitely have a Goldwing in the future👍👍👍
@wjb24 күн бұрын
I am 70 and bought my 2nd hand wing last July it’s a 21plate full tour. I’ve had bikes my whole life, my last one was a VN900 classic which i owned for 14 years, i had major heart surgery in 22. The wing was my prize to me for surviving 2022. I love it to bits i wish i was ten years younger as im sure this machine will out live me. 😅
@birchwoodbiker4 күн бұрын
Just shows there a bike for everyone, I was truly amazed by it, and I'll never say never keep riding and stay safe, I'm part of the heart attack club my 1st and hope my last 6 weeks ago👍👍👍
@wjb24 күн бұрын
@@birchwoodbiker ye mine was my 1st, but it was a bad one and required triple by pass. With the support of the family we dipped into the savings to get the bike. The wife was you have sacrificed so much to keep this family save and secure so bugger it go and get your dream.
@Kevin975874 күн бұрын
If money grew on trees I would definitely want one haha, My local dealership offered me a test ride on one but it would spoil my current and any future bikes so i passed.
@birchwoodbiker4 күн бұрын
@@Kevin97587 you should of had a go, if you find a money tree please tell me as well 😂😂😂💰💰💰👍
@auntygreg61014 күн бұрын
hello, you really need to get into the habit of applying the hand brake when parking up
@birchwoodbiker4 күн бұрын
@@auntygreg6101 I didn't even realise Iit had one until I walked around😂👍👍
@Bob-ts2tu5 күн бұрын
what a machine they are, i talked to a guy with one in a dealer forecourt at the start of the year who was bringing it in for a service and he loved it, it looks like a mini space shuttle to me, but i just wouldn't dare have one or ride it myself, and for the type of riding i do in the lanes and single tracks probably wouldnt be a good idea anyway, but thanks for the review.
@birchwoodbiker5 күн бұрын
You be amazed get a ride, I'm just releasing my proper ride on it in the lanes it's as good as any sport bikes, I had a MT09 struggling to keep up, thanks for watching don't be scared get a ride go to a Honda dealer if they have a demo you get a go👍👍👍
@Bob-ts2tu4 күн бұрын
@@birchwoodbiker I look forward to the next vid. I had a purpose built bike shed built around christmas, on my drive, as the garage has been tanked out and converted into my den/office lol, so to get my bike in i have to push/reverse it in up a similar slope and turn the wheel just like you do when reversing a car into a parking spot. it can be a bit of a struggle as my bike weighs 200kg, and i made a moveable trolley that's sank into the shed floor to make lining it up easier, but it's a price i have to pay to ride and keep my steed secure, so i live with it. As the goldwing has reverse, it would possibly be no prob to get it in, but, although i really appreciate your reply, im just not feeling the love to get my own, sorry !!
@dejayreal5 күн бұрын
Thanx for the info , very helpful
@birchwoodbiker4 күн бұрын
Still love the older NC the battery on the latest is now on the opposite side👍👍👍ride safe and enjoy
@snakeman99025 күн бұрын
Hi mate, great video, ultimate comfort bike.. Would I ride one? Hell yeah.. Would I own one? Nope. I dont do enough miles for the GW to be beneficial, I couldn't afford one , nor the upkeep...
@birchwoodbiker5 күн бұрын
That's the problem when you ride it your emotions take over reality, if I was Rich YES I'd have one🤣👍👍
@snakeman99025 күн бұрын
@birchwoodbiker when you went from Culcheth, Risley, then to Birchwood roundabout (industrial estates, co-op), I thought I was on my way to work for a brief moment 😆 🤣 .. If I had the money and toured a lot, defo have one..
@patgodfrey84515 күн бұрын
Thanks for your vid and sharing the joy of that first and slightly confusing ride 😂 I can only disagree on servicing. It’s not difficult and saves a fortune. Chris from Cruiseman’s Garage sells a video pack which is more than enough to do routine stuff. Intervals are wide, too. Some procedures are more involved and still well within my skill set, and I’m an idiot.
@birchwoodbiker5 күн бұрын
I'll have to have a watch, I suppose it's all the panniers that make it look more daunting than it is👍👍👍
@patgodfrey84514 күн бұрын
@@birchwoodbiker yeah, but the unpopping the plastic for the first time is stressy for sure, and much more complex than the ST1300 I’m more familiar with. I’ve not done the pads yet and that needs you to remove the rear wheel and a piece of exhaust shield…definitely more involved! Suddenly I’m more daunted than I was in n first comment :D
@patgodfrey84515 күн бұрын
I bought one with a borrowed pocket back in March and rode it from Germany thru Spain to Ireland. I hadn’t ridden for five years and jumped on with pillion. So we dropped it when parking on Day 1 in Chamonix, and then did 2000+ Km in rain and shine on backroads and some m’way. It’s not all luxury after coming from ST1300s, and it’s just a bike. And I agree with you, what a bike!! 8,000Km later and it’s still a privilege to own and to ride; yes, a true bucket list win. Get one. It has warts and it’s EASY to service and gives me a smile everywhere we go!! Thanks for sharing the joy 😊
@birchwoodbiker5 күн бұрын
thanks it's great to hear from owners who have them, like any new bikes I think our excitement rules our mind👍👍👍
@paulyflyer81545 күн бұрын
I love the Goldwing but unfortunately it's the right bike in the wrong country.
@birchwoodbiker5 күн бұрын
Cheers Paul I don't know, I'm just putting the proper ride I had on it in the Cheshire lanes, it's not a lightweight but handles Motorways better than any big bike I've ridden, and keeps up with MT09 in the twisties If you not rode one go and get a go, it's just to pricey for me, and after getting back on my NC it's still the NC750x DCT 1st for me👍👍👍
@paulyflyer81545 күн бұрын
@birchwoodbiker Yes I rode one down in Exeter 2 years ago and it was amazingly nimble and soooo comfortable and I'd seriously consider even giving up my car if I had one. Unfortunately I live in the Black Mountains in South Wales and most of places I ride locally are snotty single track potholed affairs so I could only have a goldwing if I won the lottery to afford one and had a big garage!
@Bob-e1l5 күн бұрын
I am 74 years old live in Spain had the dct from 2019 I have done 50.000 km it is the best ride ever when I ride I feel so young so I will keep going as long as I can the best
@birchwoodbiker3 күн бұрын
Fantastic doesn't matter how old we are as long as we get to ride the amazing roads around our fantastic world👍
@Chico-m9y5 күн бұрын
Weird car you're riding there.
@birchwoodbiker5 күн бұрын
I couldn't find the doors anywhere🤣🤣🤣 👍
@carlarthur44423 күн бұрын
They look like a Caravan on two wheels .
@tonybarton37465 күн бұрын
Reference engine heat , I believe it’s the only bike with air conditioning, there’s vents in the fairing, my dream bike of all time 😊👍
@patgodfrey84515 күн бұрын
Not quite my experience in a hot climate! It’s just a bike. Stop still in the Sun in temperate gear and it’s hot. The pop-up spoiler on the dash doesn’t do much IMO. Oh, and in storm force rain, it directs a deluge to yer bits!!
@josephlarmor5505 күн бұрын
…its weight…
@birchwoodbiker5 күн бұрын
it really doesn't feel heavy when riding👍
@patgodfrey84515 күн бұрын
It’s mighty heavy at times and the walk forward and back modes compensate. Speed keeps it light ;)
@TheDervMan5 күн бұрын
Love these bikes, although never riden one.
@birchwoodbiker5 күн бұрын
Get to your Honda dealer and get a go, nice to see you back DervMan YOU KEEPING ok👍👍👍
@TheDervMan5 күн бұрын
@@birchwoodbiker all good this end thanks 😎👍🏻
@patgodfrey84515 күн бұрын
People can pay more for a car and smile less. I chose to smile. I’m lucky to be old enough to empty my pockets before I can’t ride at all and only after 5-years waiting to afford one. Meanwhile, it’s just a motorcycle. Any bike can be our dream.
@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne5 күн бұрын
In 2018 I bought myself a Honda GL1800 Gold-Wing. I lasted one year with it before getting rid. My overriding memories of it are: OMG it was expensive Unbeatable on a long-distance motorway trip Utterly useless on the twisty narrow roads in Scotland/Wales/Kernow Damned hard work around town Way too heavy with a passenger, even worse two-up and loaded with gear 100% useless for filtering If I lived in America and wanted to go from CA to FL then it would be my bike of choice. But here in the UK with its traffic-filled roads, congestion at all-time highs, traffic lights every few hundred yards in towns, and motorways where the need to filter is a daily necessity, the Honda NC750X is a way more sensible choice.
@birchwoodbiker5 күн бұрын
Bib thanks for that, my thoughts are the same I've putting together my ride down the twistys I was surprised it did handle but it is heavy, its interesting like you say with a passenger and luggage, got to say it is a buttery smooth bike👍👍
@patgodfrey84515 күн бұрын
No problem filtering in the right places. It’s wide and can feel heavy and with confidence it’s fine in traffic. You need to watch them riding dispatch around Paris to really understand what they can do - far more than I can or will ever - and that’s one busy city! Not disagreeing with you and only recounting a different experience. And I agree the my old Deauville and ST1300s may be more sensible. Who wants sensible at my age? 🤣 Ride safe
@domster2005 күн бұрын
French dispatch riders run Goldwings? Still totally unsuitable in London.
@BackbrakeTommy5 күн бұрын
Hope your going to give me a go when yours is delivered. Love the sound and can't wait for when you take it off road,
@birchwoodbiker5 күн бұрын
I'm pricing the tractor tyres while typing🤣🤣🤣
@davidoram34235 күн бұрын
Flat six actually!!
@birchwoodbiker5 күн бұрын
quite right👍👍👍
@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne5 күн бұрын
I used to live in "Flat 6"
@chrisroe38375 күн бұрын
Nice to see you coming through Culcheth again birchy. I was out on the heritage softail today & it was anything but cool. The heat off the engine was unbelievable.
@birchwoodbiker5 күн бұрын
@@chrisroe3837 I was amazed with the goldwing no heat from it, is your softail black, I may of chatted to you when I was on my NC at the zebra crossing few months back
@chrisroe38375 күн бұрын
No it's a pearl white one. I always look out for you when I'm walking the dog. I get dropped off at the fire station and walk back.
@icedidi5 күн бұрын
Evening Birchy, it's the anti-grom! More like the Enterprise.. Great bikes for mega mile munching. I remember back in the 90's, as a 17-ish year old lad at Bransons and we watched as a guy pulled in on a Goldwing in a T-shirt, sandals and listening to Orchard FM on the radio. £32k is a spicy price 😮😁 but a lot of tech and bike and what an engine. In another life I'd have one for sure.
@birchwoodbiker5 күн бұрын
@@icedidi Nic go to your Honda dealer and get a ride I am blown away and I still have to ride it back tmoz it's like crimbo twice😂😂😂👍
@Rinkydink732745 күн бұрын
Brilliant pal,thats it though now you've spoilt yourself..😂
@birchwoodbiker5 күн бұрын
@@Rinkydink73274 oh it's so good to tide😔👍
@BlakesPipes5 күн бұрын
that is a US dream machine! highways for miles.
@birchwoodbiker5 күн бұрын
@@BlakesPipes it's amazing
@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne5 күн бұрын
"that is a US dream machine!" But a UK nightmare.
@BlakesPipes5 күн бұрын
@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne i could see that. i own the kawasaki concours14 and rode out to Tennessee on it and found out, in the bends and twisties, that bike sucked. i wish i rode out on the concours and had the W800 for day trips. which is why i want 5 motorcycles in the stable. but the goldwing is not in it. my concours is my goldwing. lol
@chrisbrownbill31506 күн бұрын
Good to see you out on the NC Paul, the audio sounds fine.
@birchwoodbiker6 күн бұрын
Cheers Chris it's ok on GoPro the Dji is now driving me mad👍👍👍
@janerikernst35086 күн бұрын
Hi. Is the new sprocket 41t. I thought it should be 39t?
@birchwoodbiker6 күн бұрын
No 39t but I will hae count to be sure, I do know it makes a difference to the DCT one of the mechanics in Youles told me👍👍👍
@BackbrakeTommy6 күн бұрын
Hi Paul, A good lunchtime watch for me. Good to see you out and about on the bike. Look forward to watching your test ride, you always do a good honest review. Not sure you've looked at your WhatsApp yet sums up why I can't ride this weekend. But if your out for a ride why don't you call in at mine. Good excuse for a brew and you can laugh at me grafting. 😀😀
@birchwoodbiker6 күн бұрын
Just looked at whats App now Tom, nothing like a bit of digging for the ticker, as long as it's not mine 🤣🤣🤣👍
@simonhall50866 күн бұрын
Nice to see you back in action.👍 I ran a Suzuki Address 110 for a year, on my daily 80 mile round trip commute. Bloody brilliant, especially in town like your NC. Motorways no problem. 9000 miles on it in a year. Would defo have another little scooter. Those Honda SH Modes look classy. Take care mate👍
@birchwoodbiker6 күн бұрын
Thanks that's it people are driven to big bikes but you can have as much fun on the smaller ones, ride safe what do you have now ???👍
@simonhall50866 күн бұрын
Definitely. Cb 500x at the moment. A bit better on the motorways 😂. It was a toss up between that or a mighty NC 😂
@jamesworgan15596 күн бұрын
Morning Paul. Im pleased your making progress re, your health,The thought of motorcycling is keeping us going.Talking of small bikes I have a Supercub that returns at worst 188 and best 204 MPG I kid you not. And its great fun.
@birchwoodbiker6 күн бұрын
I had a c70 at 17 for 3 months a proper wreck of a bike but it started and went any where, I can see me buying one of these even to go to the shop there brilliant👍👍👍
@SOLOMOTOUK6 күн бұрын
Hi ya BB nice to see you back out on the NC they had some NC 750’sin there 👍🏍️
@birchwoodbiker6 күн бұрын
Thanks Derek yes there selling a lot of them, hope your keeping well I am catching up on our group talk to you in person with luck👍👍👍
@colinbarber93246 күн бұрын
I went past Birchwood on Tuesday going to Wales camping, glad to see you back on the mighty NC. One issue I have with you Paul, you suggest our politicians are stupid and corrupt, well it’s us who are stupid for voting for two cheeks of the same backside. Except this time I didn’t. I see you suffer from the same affliction I have, going around motor bike show rooms is dangerously tempting. Little boys in sweet shops, will we ever grow up ? Hopefully not. Nice to see you back, the audio is fine.
@birchwoodbiker6 күн бұрын
Cheers Colin yes the definition of doing the same thing over and over again I didn't when voting, but am definitely guilty of motorcycle showrooms, and my 1st time was with my Dad when I was 8 at Bellevue Motorcycle show it's his fault🤣🤣👍