Superwedge wing!

[WingMan71]

My new friend Andy, just bought his first goldwing. He found this in our town and had to have it.
16000 mile 1977 with a super wedge on it. Andy has already tore into it.

Well... that's um... interesting looking!

I wonder what company made the Super Wedge.

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[Sidecar Bob]

Welcome Andy.

They say that beauty is in the eye of the beer holder.....

I think the wedge fairing could be made to look acceptable if it was painted a nice colour (even a fresh coat of black might be OK) and that "1970s" stripe was replaced with something more tasteful that integrated with the lines of bike & fairing.

My big problem with it is that it protrudes below the headlight, which has to block the light from reaching the road close to the bike. Maybe it would be best used as an ornament hanging from the shop ceiling

[Rat]

"They say that beauty is in the eye of the beer holder..... "

I can't believe I’ve never heard that ....

Gord

[Sidecar Bob]

I'm not sure where it originated but IIRC I first heard it from Norm on Cheers decades ago...

[aj_berg]

Andy!
My GL1000 not only has a fairing, but an automotive rear axle, too!
Like your GL, it came to me with the fairing installed. The trike axle, I added.
You will fit in here just fine. This is a place of diversity and acceptance.

Start a build thread.

BTW, That fairing is unique.

gltriker - thanks for the words! That's a nice custom trike you have! I will have to start a build thread..had not considered it before. As for the fairing, I'm hoping to learn more about it, but it is a rare and unique find, I am finding out!

[gltriker]

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[desertrefugee]

"They say that beauty is in the eye of the beer holder..... "

I can't believe I’ve never heard that ....

Gord

Me either! Funny as heck! Made me spit coffee all over my iPad...

[rcmatt007]

"They say that beauty is in the eye of the beer holder..... "

I can't believe I’ve never heard that ....

Gord

I do remember hearing "you're only as old as the one you feel...."

[raiddrten]

All i can say is that if you are looking for ugly, that ummmmmmmmmmm taping job on the drywall wins the prize for the decade. Must have used a scoop shovel for a taping knife..

[Sidecar Bob]

The wall between my garage and the house doesn't look much different. It comes from needing to seal the seams but wanting to get it done in the shortest time possible so they just tape and don't bother making it look nice.

[aj_berg]

My new friend Andy, just bought his first goldwing. He found this in our town and had to have it.
16000 mile 1977 with a super wedge on it. Andy has already tore into it.

Well everyone, it's been 3 days shy of a year since I picked up the Wedge, but here is my current status. My goal was to document the process, but there were way too many steps I didn't end up photographing. In truth, not a whole lot of changesl; mainly just went through it mechanically. Also did a few aesthetic changes that I hope doesn't bother many of you too much!

- Was not running upon purchase. Removed carb rack, and replaced with correct rebuilt and synced '77 rack (had GL1100 carbs).
- New Air Cutoff Valve setup, filter, intake manifold gasket.
- Fuel tank was filled with rust. Removed, acid cleaned, 'Red Kote' liner, and fuel lines (NOS working fuel gauge too!)
- Oil, coolant flush, final drive, fork oil, belts and tires.
- lower handlebar setup, chopped rear fender from front so maintains factory lip, chopped fron fender (was already partially chopped from fairing), small brake/taillight, chopped seatpan w/carved foam, and homemade seat cover.

Next steps are to take the fairing back down from the rafters! I have the windshield and side/hand covers that go with the fairing, but I want to install and see how it looks with the low bars. I also want to fab an aluminum dashboard that fits within the fairing for different speedo/tach (both are sticky), oil pressure, temp, volt meter with appropriate indicator lights. This will all be wired to a quick connect plug so I can remove the fairing (when its not a race day ) and have a simpler, LIGHTER setup. Love to hear your thoughts so far. I think the fairing will have to come down on the one year anniversary of its purchase...

Thanks,

Andy

[desertrefugee]

Now THAT'S what I'm talking about. Nice. Svelte. Naked.

[sparkyrasmus]

Actually,I kind of like the fairing, but it it looks as if the designer forgot to bring the rest of the bike into the vision. It needs a bit of additional work on the rear to match. Start by losing the seat!
But if anyone likes the seat, I have an even uglier one from my 78. Just in case your interested.

[aj_berg]

Now THAT'S what I'm talking about. Nice. Svelte. Naked.

Thanks for the feedback!

[aj_berg]

Actually,I kind of like the fairing, but it it looks as if the designer forgot to bring the rest of the bike into the vision. It needs a bit of additional work on the rear to match. Start by losing the seat!
But if anyone likes the seat, I have an even uglier one from my 78. Just in case your interested.

I do too! It's got a certain look - any thought on how it will look with my current setup and revised rear end?

P.S. - I also have the two up seat pictured and an original 'surfboard' seat if anyone is interested!

Thanks guys!

-Andy