Post by BlockadeRunner on Aug 18, 2005 0:35:33 GMT -5
I have TOO many projects. Still working on the bus..... it will have to be toned down a bit from original plans, but still going to be a carfighter.....
So.... the OTHER project - I'm restoring an 82 Honda GoldWing Aspencade - you know the thing. Every option including trailer hitch - a big monster..... that sat outside in the Arizona sun for about 8 years, and another 6 years in a barn. Dirty - and really could use paint.
So..... I'm thinking of something like a high visibility speeder bike. Yellow and black? Perhaps a real high gloss pearl white and black - but THIS ship needs to look like it is maintained. No rebel dregs here, this one should be ready to escort the Emporer! Dual pulse cannons mounted to the fairing - perhaps some small discrete rockets on the rear bags, and of course, a few rebel "kills" stenciled on the side of the tank. This will be this winter's project. The crowning glory would be, of course, to build some trooper armor, and make a DOT approved helmet the base for a stormtrooper helmet.
So.... a good stock image can be found at <http://www.goldwing.cz/goldwinghistory/1982%20GL1100%20Aspencade.jpg> if anybody wants to photoshop a few ideas. My actual bike right now is brown/tan with brown seat. But since it will be a complete frame off restoration this winter - anything goes.
Just working on the mechanical right now (carburetors, brakes, and such) so paint is about 2 months off. I'd like to have a good idea where I'm heading before then - besides, some of the extras (cannon, missiles, etc) will take some modifications to the actual bike.
So.... the OTHER project - I'm restoring an 82 Honda GoldWing Aspencade - you know the thing. Every option including trailer hitch - a big monster..... that sat outside in the Arizona sun for about 8 years, and another 6 years in a barn. Dirty - and really could use paint.
So..... I'm thinking of something like a high visibility speeder bike. Yellow and black? Perhaps a real high gloss pearl white and black - but THIS ship needs to look like it is maintained. No rebel dregs here, this one should be ready to escort the Emporer! Dual pulse cannons mounted to the fairing - perhaps some small discrete rockets on the rear bags, and of course, a few rebel "kills" stenciled on the side of the tank. This will be this winter's project. The crowning glory would be, of course, to build some trooper armor, and make a DOT approved helmet the base for a stormtrooper helmet.
So.... a good stock image can be found at <http://www.goldwing.cz/goldwinghistory/1982%20GL1100%20Aspencade.jpg> if anybody wants to photoshop a few ideas. My actual bike right now is brown/tan with brown seat. But since it will be a complete frame off restoration this winter - anything goes.
Just working on the mechanical right now (carburetors, brakes, and such) so paint is about 2 months off. I'd like to have a good idea where I'm heading before then - besides, some of the extras (cannon, missiles, etc) will take some modifications to the actual bike.
for this one to avoid that.
