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In the early 80’s there was a factory custom wide glide with flames on the tank that really appeals in a retro kind of way. I was wondering if anyone knows where to get a copy of the design or the paint spec’s?
Or, is there an example in the north of England I could take a look at photograph?
My dream bike!! I fell in love with that bike when I was a boy. A guy down the street had one. Goggle hunting Harley’s 1980 flames wide glide, he has a couple of them. Can’t help you with your questions but I share your vision.
Buddy of mine has one, he is the original Owner. He upgraded the motor a bunch of years ago to run a wee bit faster but overall the bike looks 99% stock. Looked good then still looks good today.
The Wide Glide rules, it's the king of all HD's. All others kneel before the Wide Glide.
Yea, I'm a believer
In that case, I hope you'll forgive me but the flames are destined for a '04 Softail Standard... but the style is very similar with the same wide front end and bobtail fender.
In that case, I hope you'll forgive me but the flames are destined for a '04 Softail Standard... but the style is very similar with the same wide front end and bobtail fender.
Absolutely!
The entire reason I bought an '05 Night Train was it was so similar to my Wide Glide. I did plan on doing flames on the tank but I couldn't ever come to grips with the handling and the 'B' engine, so I sold it off.
Buddy of mine has one, he is the original Owner. He upgraded the motor a bunch of years ago to run a wee bit faster but overall the bike looks 99% stock. Looked good then still looks good today.
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1980 FXWG Flame Colours
Any other ideas? Is there some in the archives at H-D I could ask for example?