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Re: Darn Goldwings.....The Holley project
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 12:51 pm
by Oldboy
Well the bike runs, I've been tuning and messin with it most of Sept. I'll have it all sorted out
by next Spring. Oh the no spark was the pulse generator...left the reluctor loose, and it won't spin with the shaft.
I'm suppose to get it pinstriped and such on Friday (weather permitting).
Red & White pinstripes at artist discretion.
I'm working on a name. Could use help. I'm planning an oval circle on the shelter...in it the name
Here are some of my thoughts
1. Wheels to Freedom.....WTF
2. Good to Go......GTG, also happens to be my initials
3. Oldboy
4. Old Skool
5. Breaking Black.
Any thoughts or suggestion would be appreciated
Pictures will follow after art work.
Re: Darn Goldwings.....The Holley project
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 9:57 pm
by Terry in Australia
"Free To Wing"? (FTW) Cheers, Terry.
Re: Darn Goldwings.....The Holley project
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 10:05 pm
by 82aspy
Oldboy wrote:
Red & White pinstripes at artist discretion.
I'm working on a name. Could use help. I'm planning an oval circle on the shelter...in it the name
Here are some of my thoughts
1. Wheels to Freedom.....WTF
2. Good to Go......GTG, also happens to be my initials
3. Oldboy
4. Old Skool
5. Breaking Black.
ram air
ram air wonder (raw)
Re: Darn Goldwings.....The Holley project
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 7:16 am
by joedrum
i bet there some tuning going on LOL......getting it to operate through out rpm range has to be big job here .....
Re: Darn Goldwings.....The Holley project
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 7:18 am
by ericheath
My Buddy Holley.
Re: Darn Goldwings.....The Holley project
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 10:28 am
by Casper
ericheath wrote:My Buddy Holley.

Re: Darn Goldwings.....The Holley project
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 10:35 am
by Oldewing
+2 for My Buddy Holly

Re: Darn Goldwings.....The Holley project
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 10:37 am
by rcmatt007
Re: Darn Goldwings.....The Holley project
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 1:44 pm
by 82aspy
when the first pix came out, it went like this...
The Holley project, With thanks to Ericheath...
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 8:53 am
by Oldboy
Re: Darn Goldwings.....The Holley project
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 8:57 am
by robin1731
Very nice.
Re: Darn Goldwings.....The Holley project
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 9:03 am
by ericheath
Very, very cool bike. I am curious how your fender holds up. I had mine tight to the tire with supports in the middle, and it keeps breaking the supports I have used and now needs some rehab. I have a Harley tombstone on it. It's now up in the stock location until I can get time to rework it.
Re: Darn Goldwings.....The Holley project
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 9:13 am
by Oldboy
My rear fender is a trailer fender from a place like Harbor Freight. I cut the frame rails just rear of the turn signals and capped them. I used 2 thread-serts (1/4 X 20) on both sides for mounting. The rear shocks are Sportsters and I put them on just the way I got them. The fender is solid as a rock and I have bottomed out yet. Actually never even thought about it...with all the tuning and such. The bike rides like a stock GW which is all I was after.
Thanks again for the name!
Re: Darn Goldwings.....The Holley project
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 9:28 am
by ericheath
Mine has an m109 monoshock and does have more travel than stock. It is a motorcycle fender and probably a little lighter than a trailer fender. I need to go chop my wings off and make it a true bobber. The wife likes to ride occasionally, but I will just have to take the other bike for that.
Re: Darn Goldwings.....The Holley project
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 9:45 am
by chewy999
Very impressive, your bike looks fantastic. Always amazed at the imagination and skill of some people. If there is a deliberate reference to the great Buddy, hope you meant to spell Holly with the extra 'E'!
I've just been working on my final drive with a wire brush and still undecided whether to use a rattle can or a brush!
