New for 2010 we have created an exceptionally fine version of our very successful Bike Show Trophies. 7 Districts
have awarded the standard version of our trophies in 2009. Click the navigation button above..... ("Trophy Best of Show" ) to see the quality of this new trophy. With membership retention on the minds of every District, we offer a program that has been demonstrated to generate enthusiasm with GWRRA members. Several Districts and Region H are onboard for potentially their most successful Bike Show ever. Check out the trophies,......links are provided to go directly to the Rally registration page. Polish up that Wing, sign up and go win one of these trophies. Many of the winners have come to us with nothing but positive comments. Good luck in 2010. See ya down the road.
CHECK BACK OFTEN, THERE IS MORE TO COME IN 2010.
Mitch & Marie Kilgore
Welcome to Woodwing Art. We are makers of very fine personalized wooden plaques for motorcycle enthusiasts. Specializing in GL1800 Bikes and Trikes. We also offer a wide variety of awards suitable for out going Officer positions or for that matter, anyone you want to show appreciation for. We also have many other Goldwing related gifts and accessories, many of which may be personalized. Our plaques are made from various woods, domestic and exotic, hardwoods and soft woods. Also hardwood plywoods.
Our plaques are designed for indoors and can be hung on the wall by their routed keyhole slot, or look good on a table with our specially designed easel. They are proving to be popular with Goldwing Chapters as gifts and awards. Numerous "COUPLE OF THE YEAR" signs in addition to "Chapter Director", and "District Director" have been made so far. They may be placed outdoors, but should never get wet or be placed in direct sunlight.
Mitch and Marie Kilgore, GWRRA Louisiana Chapter O, meticulously handcraft and finish each sign from laser and band sawed parts. Laser cut parts are reassembled with contrasting woods in a process known as Intarsia. They are affixed to a plywood gluing plate which is secured to a solid 3/4 inch block of plywood. The joints are stronger than the wood itself. The bike or trike is then inlaid with Grade A abalone and mother of pearl shell for headlight, turn signal and rear lights. This assembly then receives a fine finish and is securely screwed to an oval shaped background within a matching raised oval ring. This creates an attractive multi level sign that can be personalized with your name, motorcycle affiliations or whatever you want.
We will endeavor to put whatever names, slogans or affiliations on the sign that will fit. The price includes the backboard, the WOODWING wooden motorcycle and all the letters and banners attached.
NEW FOR 2010
For 2010 we continue to attempt to make our processes more efficient in order to bring to market a high quality product at an affordable price. 2010 brings us into our third year. Everyone seems to agree that the look of quality is raised exponentially with the inlay. To take this a step further Mitch has discovered techniques that allow him to inlay abalone shell into replicas of after market light bars. The luminescense of the shell adds substantially to the total look of the product. It adds an addtional dimension to each bike which needs to be seen in real life. Pictures do not quite show the absolute jewel like quality of these objects of art.
In addition to the light bars on our top quality bikes we have added a real ebony wood passenger seat grip. This small detail also adds to the project in a subtle way. The grip is left unfinished so contrasts nicely with the high gloss finish of the bike. There are a few more "tweaks" that help in our process but for the most part the look is identical. The our inventory system is organized with each bike having its on VIN# deeply engraved on the back.
The VIN# is marked on the back of the main block of the bike and will show on your invoice when you purchase one. This is a quality detail that does not show but may be seen by removing the bike from its oval background. You need only remove the 3 screws in the back, center of the oval.
Click on the "How to Purchase" tab on this Home page and it will inform you of what you need to know. For those that prefer to hear it from the "Horses Mouth", call us at 985 848 0005 and we will be happy to guide you through a selection that will perfectly fit your needs. We hope to create a fillable, emailable online form this year that will allow you to simplify your order for those that have seen our product in person and have already discussed with us what you want.
We intend to have a busy show schedule this year but have found that we need to sign up for Rallys at the last minute. We have to stay home to build our products and unfortunately can't just stay on the road showing and enjoying the rallys. We now trailer out '06 Goldwing to the Rallys so that we can join in the fun.
We look forward to our Road Trips and Rallys and the opportunity to show you our work in person. Check out our "Show Schedule" page ........... we love to meet and talk to our fellow Gold Wingers.
If you need your plaque now. Order with confidence. We are thrilled to say that we have only received glowing emails from the recipients of our work. If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, we will take the item back and refund your money.
