Project Shed wreck

[ericheath]

Hey, look at that old Goldwing!

[duke182]

Cool new direction

[Blubber]

At first I couldn't imagine how good it was going to look.

and thought it would change the balance and center of gravity.

When you explained the gas tank filler it all came together as

a concept.

Very nice !!

What is the plan for more cornering clearance?

Thanks all.


It does look half decent in the light.


Regarding cornering clearance:
I have raised the front 1cm already by placing the forks lower in the triples.
I will raise the back soon by playing with the rear shocks.

If that doesn't do the trick I need to alter / modify the downpipes.

Only time will tell if that is needed.

I will pick up the syncmeter tonight so hope to do that this weekend

[Blubber]

When the season is over, i will change the handle bar controls (all ready present)
For now the old ones will do.

Other stuff on the to do list are things like

paint the rear hub to match the front ,
fix leaky camcovers
match clutch lever to brake lever (allready present)

mostly cosmetic stuff

[Easter]

Who says the GoldWing is an old man's bike!!

[duke182]

Who says the GoldWing is an old man's bike!!

Define old man

[jimmyz3286]

That is a beautiful bike. Style I like.

[Kriss]

BRAVO very nice

[HOTT]

Sharp!!

Side question; Who is the manufacture of those valve covers? (sorry if I missed the answer somewhere)


HOTT

[Blubber]

Sharp!!

Side question; Who is the manufacture of those valve covers? (sorry if I missed the answer somewhere)


HOTT

Thanks!

I have just checked the valve covers - left and right, inside and outside (had them off due to a slight oil leak)
There are no manufacturers marks visible.

I bought them of Ronajan on here.
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=44255

He, as the previous owner, had the same questions asked.
Sorry - No clear answer ... only the obvious: they are after market items.

[Mrirbic71]

Nice work. ..hat off to you

[Blubber]

I have been busy with the seat




This was the base


Thats how i secured the seat at the back




I covered the mounting area up and drop the seat of at a local upholstery.
I told him my vision for the seat and of he went.
Upon his request i dropped by to see the foam done. I made one change: the area by the tank was to bulky.
The end result after one week:







And the bike:






Pretty happy with the end result

[Blubber]

Had a buddy come up with some idea's fot the graphics on the bike.

He is waaaaaay better than me with Photo shop or the likes.

Thís is what he came up with (all of his ideas/ styles in one pic) :




I really like the Honda log on the tank an the line on the side cover.
I think i'll lose the race stripes on the front fender and fly screen.
I also think the whit on the back is tooo much.

I think i need make a visit to one of those car wrappers... soon.

I have beean cruising round town.

I have synced the carbs,
Next job: it is a bit lean around idle. (slow response and the RPM's hang)

Air correction / CO screws are 2 dials out BUT i have a K&N air filter with aftermarket dampers.
I will go back to a paperstyle air filter to rule that out.

After that... suspension time.
It sometime feels lika a pogo stick. It feels like i need to balnce the front to the back.

But: Ride height is spot on, cornering clearance GOOD

And..... It doesn't feel like a goldwing anymore

[TNTbefree]

I must say, you have some "mad skilz". That is one sharp looking ride. Love to see a walk around, fire up, and ride video if you get a chance.

[Blubber]

I must say, you have some "mad skilz". That is one sharp looking ride. Love to see a walk around, fire up, and ride video if you get a chance.

Thanks,

I don't think i will be able to get a high res video off my current phone but i will try WHEN i am done with the graphics and the carbs