Wog's '78 Wild Child build
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Re: Wog's '78 Wild Child build
Got the other side cut along with the first "window".
but one step forward, two back.
Just touches the sprocket. After cutting the disc, I noticed how it looked like a CD. Then I had the idea to use the clear protection disc on top of a new CD pack. But of course, I threw them all away after opening.
Probably wouldn't work anyway as they might be too brittle. I'll try to pick up some 1/8" or even 1/16" material this weekend to keep going.
The thinnest material I had was 3/16" and I was hoping it would fit...but one step forward, two back.
Just touches the sprocket. After cutting the disc, I noticed how it looked like a CD. Then I had the idea to use the clear protection disc on top of a new CD pack. But of course, I threw them all away after opening.
Probably wouldn't work anyway as they might be too brittle. I'll try to pick up some 1/8" or even 1/16" material this weekend to keep going.
Great to keep these old 'Wings flying on down the road.
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Re: Wog's '78 Wild Child build
I thought the best way to mount the windows is with a couple screws threaded into aluminum "nuts" that have been welded to the cover insides.
I'll need to cut the bottom side on an angle to get them flat on top but here's some pics of the process... And about where they'll be welded to the covers...
I'll need to cut the bottom side on an angle to get them flat on top but here's some pics of the process... And about where they'll be welded to the covers...
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Re: Wog's '78 Wild Child build
Cool, I like your out the box thinking.
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Re: Wog's '78 Wild Child build
How about cutting the plastic to fit the opening. Could machine a lip to glue it to or secure it from the inside with adhesive sealant
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Re: Wog's '78 Wild Child build
You should figure you a way to light those vent holes up ...
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Re: Wog's '78 Wild Child build
My first thought about the plexi was to somehow block the outside of the holes, turn the cover over, lay the plexi in there, and then apply heat (oven?) so the plexi would mold to the opening.
But then, I tend to over-think occasionally.
Your holes is a great idea and will go well with the valve covers.
But then, I tend to over-think occasionally.
Your holes is a great idea and will go well with the valve covers.
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Re: Wog's '78 Wild Child build
I was thinking the same thing!Topwingnut wrote:You should figure you a way to light those vent holes up ...
Yesterday I ordered these from ebay for less than $1.00 each... Plan on going with orange and flat black paint, so we'll see how it turns out.
Probably look like a orange strobe light in there
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Re: Wog's '78 Wild Child build
CYBORB and Roady:
Great ideas. I chatted with GOWING yesterday via email and he had a brilliant idea also. Make clear belt covers.
I have on old vacuum form machine up in my loft that I picked up years ago.
To the left of the two tires in the pic... They used them back in the '60s and '70s to make these signs...
I think most of you would remember them. I grew up with them everywhere in my town. Not gonna be anytime soon, but I could make a negative then a positive mold from the outside of the stock cover. And use that to vacuum form clear plastic covers.
If I decide to bring the machine down, I'd probably use Roady's idea and just make the formed windows.
OK, I know what you're thinking and no,
I don't want to go into business making replacement side covers, etc...
Great ideas. I chatted with GOWING yesterday via email and he had a brilliant idea also. Make clear belt covers.
I have on old vacuum form machine up in my loft that I picked up years ago.
To the left of the two tires in the pic... They used them back in the '60s and '70s to make these signs...
I think most of you would remember them. I grew up with them everywhere in my town. Not gonna be anytime soon, but I could make a negative then a positive mold from the outside of the stock cover. And use that to vacuum form clear plastic covers.
If I decide to bring the machine down, I'd probably use Roady's idea and just make the formed windows.
OK, I know what you're thinking and no,
I don't want to go into business making replacement side covers, etc...
Great to keep these old 'Wings flying on down the road.
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Re: Wog's '78 Wild Child build
How about clear valve covers. I could go for a pair of them.
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Re: Wog's '78 Wild Child build
I'm in for a pair of those clear valve covers.
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Re: Wog's '78 Wild Child build
Clear valve covers might be good on a show bike, if you could get the plastic thick enough. But the amount of oil that moves around in there when the bike is running, would not be a pretty thing to look at.
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Re: Wog's '78 Wild Child build
Might be cool if it was lighted with those LEDs.
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Re: Wog's '78 Wild Child build
Makes me think of the old clear top small block chevy valve covers you could get many years ago. They were rare but cool to watch.
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Re: Wog's '78 Wild Child build
I may be mistaken but I think those signs are made with the "vacuform" technology which heats the plastic and applies a vacuum to suck the soft material against a form. I am concerned that the engine heat would soften the plastic and that it would sag... and we don' want no stinkin' sag on no Goldwing riders (unless it is 'sagacious')
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