Project '78 GL1000

Alright guys I just picked up my latest project. I am going to get ;'er running first then tear her right down. Grind, cut, sand, polish, fabricate, kick, piss, moan, then finally compromise.. It's going to start as a broken down old Goldwing, but it's goign to end up.. eh well, I don't know which direction I'm going with her yet. I have always want to do a prostreet style bike. Real low, stretched, feet behind you type of prostreet. We will see..

Here are some pics...





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oh man - is that the perfect platform for it! Its a super wide frame, the gas tank is false (its actually under the seat and gets pumped to the carb setup), the only thing would be its shaft drive isnt it? Might be tough to stretch that - but not impossible!!!

I think I like bikes more in frame/under construction state than in completed form. haha.

looks like a good chopper/bobber project to me

Yeah those are just some ideas... After looking it over I can see how I am going to cut the frame and replace the backbone. I can put a regular tank on it, shouldn't be a problem.

More pics as soon as I start tearing down.

Well, plans have fallen through so far today about getting anything done on the bike.. I've been hired out to build a bunk bed for the kids.. lol Stay tuned

Gotta learn to sneak out the back door better.

You guys know you can not sneek away when we want something done! But we let you sometimes just to let you feel the powah!

Good luck and post lots of pics.

All right this was the other night when I got started.

He is after I was messing around with a wire wheel.

This was after tonight. Trying to get an idea of how I want it set up. I like the drag bars, but I think I'll need some pull back. Definitely need to figure how to make it a rigid.

I'm putting this bad boy on Ebay

This what yer lookin for?

I want that tank, otherwise I'm trying for a rigid with a low low low seat height. I saw online where someone did a 300 rear tire conversion. I don't want a 300 tire but maybe a 250.

http://www.ngwclub.com/gallery/v/wingmans/Bluedragon/Finished_rear_wide_tyre.jpg.html

Sweet man. Lookin good. Wish I had time to take on a project. I would redo my Magna.

Looking real nice keep them pics coming

Cool project! Any plans for power adders? I have seen people bolt roots blowers to these things.. Awesome!

THAT is friggin AWESOME. I would love to ride it just once.

...Ok , I had no intention of building this with any sort of power adder...Until I saw this. Now I am envisioning drag slicks and a wheelie bar!!

I need more information... searching...

no information, only fabrication

Well then, I'm glad I love fabrication. I've got the thinking cap on now.

Don't hurt yourself...its a painful process!

I have been a thinking machine lately. I'm in the process of starting a business to pay for a business, then starting a business, fabricating, and building stuff. Because I want to be rich and not work at the shipyard anymore...

Sounds like a plan, but everyone I know works harder and longer in their own business. But then there comes alot of pride with building your own company.

Yes Ma'am, I use to have a half started business. I did some t shirts and logo design. I had to close shop because my "Real" job forced me to travel too much. When you get sent to South Africa for 3 weeks and customers can't get a hold of you... Not goo for business. I am going to open it back up and just carry a couple clothing lines and try to get Northrop Grumman to let me sell some work clothes in the safety store... Perfect captive market. I'm going to use this business to fund another. Plus I was just asked if I would "Help" a guy start a business out of his own shop (complete with tools/welders/benders/cutters/lifts..etc) fabricating stuff. I think he wants to build / restore cars... However after a short conversation, he is going to provide me with a BMW rear end complete with independent suspension and disc brakes.. Me likey