Who built this one? GL custom in Oklahoma

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Who built this one? GL custom in Oklahoma

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I keep an eye on the custom builds on here, but if this one has a build thread I must have missed it. Lots o' rake and a single leaf spring rear suspension:

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Doesn’t ring a bell to me....

Some interesting things going on there...
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Wow.
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Leaf spring and no shock???!!!!!

Maybe later. It does look like it is not a running riding bike yet.

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Never seen it before. Definitely a work in progress, but really nice work going on there.
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I remover a leaf spring bike being started.
Seems it was years ago.
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About 8 years ago as a matter of fact .viewtopic.php?f=16&t=31341 Don't think this was ever completed as well . Kind of interesting ,Some good pics of others that have done it .
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Yes, the leaf spring seems familiar but don't think it was on this bike. But this is very original.
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I take it this bike is on the way to your home? We want lots more pics! Congrats!
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that is certainly an interesting way to strap a bike down on a trailer.
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Track T 2411 wrote:I take it this bike is on the way to your home? We want lots more pics! Congrats!
You are correct and thanks! The other Goldwings here out-voted me on this bike.
This is likely going to be a long-term project. Should be fun!
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dontwantapickle wrote:that is certainly an interesting way to strap a bike down on a trailer.
I agree. If that was delivered by a transport company I would not be pleased with the way that was tied down.

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Side stand down ?

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RAT wrote:Side stand down ?

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that and how they ran the straps over it. especially the one over the front tire. I'd be surprised if it didn't bend the rim.
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