Comments on: “The FLYING W”

By: norm younger

norm younger — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 22:08:15 +0000

Awesome bike. I love it.

By: Nate

Nate — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:56:47 +0000

It holds up fine…if you prep the motor properly you don’t have issues..

By: Blackwidow

Blackwidow — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:06:55 +0000

How does the paint hold up on them carbs and engine?

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:52:52 +0000

Awesome thanks! I was also curious did you lower the front forks or are they stock?

By: Corey Wilkinson

Corey Wilkinson — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:39:02 +0000

@matt: The back (Shinko) is an MT90-16 and the front (Avon) is an MKII 3.25-19

By: matt

matt — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:32:54 +0000

What is The width and profile of the tires?

By: Corey W

Corey W — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:37:21 +0000

@eric: The rear wheel is a 16.

By: eric

eric — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:51:14 +0000

is the rear wheel a 16, or an 18?

By: Blackwidow

Blackwidow — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:17:04 +0000

Love the bike

By: yamahacrazy

yamahacrazy — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:04:04 +0000

THANX!!

By: Corey W

Corey W — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:09:01 +0000

Thanks, Ted! We still plan on doing a more fun vid before the snow falls.

@yamahacrazy: The front is an Avon Speedmaster and the back is a Shinko Classic. You can google those and find many outlets; we got ours thru Ardcore Choppers when they built the bike.

By: yamahacrazy

yamahacrazy — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:18:56 +0000

Love the bike, what brand tires are on it and where can I get some for my bike?

By: Ted

Ted — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:58:36 +0000

@ Corey W
I just watched that youtube clip and it sounds rad.. Good camera work to.

By: Blackwidow

Blackwidow — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:50:29 +0000

I roll no front brake I’ve been hearing alot of arguments on it lately

By: Willem

Willem — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:13:30 +0000

Beatiful bike! No front brake? Aaaaaaargh!

By: Corey W

Corey W — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:55:55 +0000

The Top Fools certainly make for great sound on acceleration! They do have torque cones. As for their performance, the stock Yammy carbs are a little finicky with them (on deceleration against compression), so we may need to upgrade to Mikuni round slides. Overall, we dig their looks and sound; had ‘em picked out from the get-go. There’s a clip on YouTube if you wanna hear the bike; search for Flying W Teaser.

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:57:53 +0000

Ted , Ardcore use’s Harley sporster , forcing cones they go in at the cylinder head and they create back pressure in the pipes . Steve

By: Corey W

Corey W — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:16:21 +0000

The Top Fools certainly make for great sound on acceleration! They do have torque cones. As for their performance, the stock Yammy carbs are a little finicky with them (on deceleration against compression), so we may need to upgrade to Mikuni round slides. Overall, we dig their looks and sound; had ’em picked out from the get-go. Here’s a YouTube clip for a sound sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBobj2v5XZY

By: nate

nate — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:46:05 +0000

Ted,
No baffles…Thanks for all the good comps fellas..The Wilkinson Bros are good dude and good to work with.

By: Ted

Ted — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:19:18 +0000

How do you guys like running the top_fool exhaust? Do they have baffles built in?

By: lil bastard

lil bastard — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 06:29:51 +0000

Cool bike guys! You wilkinson boys are the real deal and quality dudes! Cool to get to hang out with you guys and shoot the breeze! See you around.

By: Corey W

Corey W — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:24:49 +0000

Hey, cool response Sickfab. Glad you enjoyed the behind-the-scenes look at our bike. Sounds like you’ll soon have a story to tell as well; have fun with your project!

By: Sickfab

Sickfab — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:42:21 +0000

I’m relatively new to the XS scene, but stories like this is what draws me in, an others I’m sure… I read the whole story on of the build on the Wlkkinsons site, and I wish more wor do stories like that. Really cool.

I just got my self a couple of XS 6fitties, and I’m tearing them down right now. I got a runner and a parts bike for $300. The price was right, so I’m in. This is an awesome culture. Can’t wait to get it on the road.

Thanks again for an killer story, and right on Ardcore choppers. The real deal, personifying how metrics should be done.

Long live Dr Pepper!

By: Shotcaller

Shotcaller — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:46:51 +0000

This bike and Nate’s “Wizard Sleeze” are the real deal. I love the frame and everything about them, especially the spool front hubs. Keep up the good work Ardcore.

By: Tebo

Tebo — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:11:32 +0000

Skip cool and go directly to front brake, Too many dumb-ass drivers out there not to. I dig the single down tube. Only things missing to me would be springers and a Model A rear fender. You’ve got a timeless classic there. Sweet job.

By: chuck

chuck — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:54:02 +0000

what kinda of gas tank is that? is it modified or was it bought exactly like that (minus the paint of course).

By: JET36

JET36 — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:30:18 +0000

Looks Great! I agree, I like the no break look but you cant stop a bike right with a rear only. Front drum brake. Its classic looking and small. Junk yards are full of them.
Ardcore Choppers Rocks

By: Emery

Emery — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:44:31 +0000

I agree… it’s much cooler to be alive haha

By: dannyb

dannyb — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:31:59 +0000

really nice paint. i think “keeping it real” means being able to stop, so i agree with the front brake.

By: Emery

Emery — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:43:15 +0000

Nate always does top quality paint… looks good.

By: Hesh

Hesh — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:30:26 +0000

Not a fan of all the strrtch from Ardcore, but thats me. 🙂 Bike looks so fun! No front please, keep it real, know your machine! ha
Hesh
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