Woody beach Valkyrie

[pancho]

I started out making a set of wooden molds for possibly sand casting some custom floorboards out of aluminum. I still will probably do that eventually, but I started thinking the wood looked cool and started expanding on the idea. I hope something stops me before I get into a dashboard, rear accessory light mounts, etc. The big floorboards are easy to get addicted to, even if they scrape fairly easily,, they need a steel plate on the bottom to make sparks with.

[Jess from VA]

Nice craftsmanship, but if you lean, those boards will drag badly. (opposed to goodly)

[Andy Cote]

There is a gentleman here in Maine that took a four cylinder Goldwing Standard (the original Valkyrie) and crafted new fenders, side panels, shelter (faux tank) and seat from wood.  Certainly different.  here's some info: http://www.pressherald.com/2015/10/04/stephen-gleasner-wood-turner/

[pancho]

Been riding with them for a couple of weeks Jess, I can make them drag, I have to work at it,,, but not as hard as Mallett. I need to get some metal "taps" mounted under the toes.

Hay Andy,, that bike is pretty cool, I'm not quite that far gone.

[desertrefugee]

Not a fan of the wood, but well executed and I am intrigued to see there are other Bumblebee "Tourers" out there...

[Harryc]

Reminds me of 'Bozo' shoes for some reason . But I agree well done. I can appreciate unique craftmanship on any bike.

[..]

Do the floor boards fold up it they hit the blacktop?

I really like the rear rack.

[pancho]

Reminds me of 'Bozo' shoes for some reason

Probably because that's what I was thinking when I was working on a shape Harry,, I wanted them BIG,, plenty of room to move your feet around.

They fold up Britman, I used the original peg mounts. The brake side works properly, but I need to do something on the shift side to make the heel shift peg fold out of the way before I finalize the design and cast any of the pieces. As it is, if the bike drops on the left side, something will break.

I didn't like the way the rear rack looked after I made the frame, but it is growing on me and can go on very easily if I ever need to carry a couple cases of beer or a big box.

[..]

Reminds me of 'Bozo' shoes for some reason

Probably because that's what I was thinking when I was working on a shape Harry,, I wanted them BIG,, plenty of room to move your feet around.

They fold up Britman, I used the original peg mounts. The brake side works properly, but I need to do something on the shift side to make the heel shift peg fold out of the way before I finalize the design and cast any of the pieces. As it is, if the bike drops on the left side, something will break.

I didn't like the way the rear rack looked after I made the frame, but it is growing on me and can go on very easily if I ever need to carry a couple cases of beer or a big box.

OK fold up is good.