Well.....I guess I'd still like to know what the meaning of the Willie G. Skull is? Or is there none? Maybe some lurkers from the MOCO could get us an answer?
I was surprised a few years ago to see Harley skulls apear in dealer showrooms. I was led to believe that because several well-known motorcycle clubs used skulls in their patches, the MOCO intentionally stayed away from that design. I also heard that there were meetings with several well-known motorcycle clubs prior to rolling out the HOG patch and its related ettiquette. Evidently the MOCO is no longer concerned with a rider getting stomped by a patch holder because he sported a Harley skull.
My understanding is that Willie was looking into the idea of a new Logo. He doesn't like skulls but realized it isn't about what he likes, but about what the customers like. He designed the skull and it was a success. I tried to find the official story again, but couldn't find it.