The Goose re-visited (Better Pictures)

[xddorox]

After an entire year of neglect I decided to pull the old girl out of storage and prepare her for a ride. Did the drivetrain lubing job and then decided to install a working speedometer and pulled out the old pinstriping brush. The work is a bit shaky but I haven't pulled lines in a few years. I also found a place for my speed lock. It's totally stupid but it keeps it out of the way, except when banging the cranks and it helps lower the center of gravity...I think.

The ride lasted 6 hours and I was longing for my 65 psi Fat Franks. I will have to get a set for this bike too soon.

 

[user 135]

Re: The Goose re-visited

I always like the color scheme on Goose.

How does the speed lock work?

 

[xddorox]

Re: The Goose re-visited

I lock it to the drive chain and a spoke in the rear wheel. It's just good enough to run into a store and back out again.

 

[DonQui]

Re: The Goose re-visited

The goose looks AWESOME!
U said the ride lasted 6 hours. U mean u rode the goose for 6 hours straight? Im a bit confused since the goose looks kind of heavy to be ridden for 6 hours...but then again that seems impossible for me but ur probably in far better shape...

 

[xddorox]

Re: The Goose re-visited

I'm a heart attack survivor and stress put me in that situation. Bike riding kept it manageable and got me back in shape a lot faster. This thing is a beast to haul around and the 40 psi tires don't help at all. That's why I want to go with the Fat Franks which if I'm not mistaken can take 65 psi. That's a world of difference. My next projects will also be a multi-speed bike. The hills around here require it.