Author Topic: Has anyone heard from Bill Benton today? No, he was out buying a SOHC4 DRAGSTER! (Read 22412 times)

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #125 on:** April 17, 2013, 09:45:25 AM »

Sprocket,no problem,still looking for the glitter chrome pearl metalflake orange to paint them with!!

Just kidding,they'll get paint or coated,Bill

dragracer · « **Reply #126 on:** April 17, 2013, 06:28:43 PM »

Bill,

Stop screwing around with paint and find out whats down in the motor. Lol

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #127 on:** April 17, 2013, 06:39:21 PM »

Quote from: dragracer on April 17, 2013, 06:28:43 PM

Bill,

Stop screwing around with paint and find out whats down in the motor. Lol

I could have sworn i have heard that somewhere before....

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #128 on:** April 17, 2013, 06:45:55 PM »

I'm looking , boroscope no show , time for round two, I'm on it boss! Off to look some more! Bill

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #129 on:** April 18, 2013, 05:07:00 PM »

Well,still looking,but did find these!!!!

Bill

another

Gotta look some more and get Samauto ready....couldn't find my flexible magnet late last night,of course!

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #130 on:** April 18, 2013, 05:12:09 PM »

Keep looking bro! Nice.

gschuld · « **Reply #131 on:** April 18, 2013, 06:07:59 PM »

Sure looks like later generation Golden Rods with 12 point bolts

That's a shame...

George

77F · « **Reply #132 on:** April 26, 2013, 05:36:24 PM »

Hi,
This is my first post been lurking on this site for some time the collective knowledge hear is amazing for the sohc ! Mr. Benton the lay down drag bike is cool as hell i would be proud to own it ! This tread brought me to join and post my father ( names Keith also ) was very good friends with the late Keith B. Robinson and i knew him as well. My father Worked at MSI and Precision Honda and went to the races with him working as the crew and racing himself. Looking threw Keith's scrape book found a pic of one version of the 750 he ran on fuel with double back bone frame. The frame possibly could have been his ? My pop doesn't remember it having a two rear axle slots ? And can't find a side view shot of it. Hopefully this works pix should be attached. I'll try to have my pop answer any questions you might have.

Regards,

Josh

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #133 on:** April 26, 2013, 06:24:40 PM »

Josh, way cool.I am proud to own it.Feel very fortunate. Would love more info on Keith, shop, racing, your Dad and you.Welcome aboard.Does your Dad know who did the engine? Has RC Golden rods and ported head and RC315 cam.Thanks, pic looks similar, gotta look closer. 8)Bill

77F · « **Reply #134 on:** April 26, 2013, 06:52:49 PM »

Thanks will try to post in new members area. Soon! The motor would have been built by MSI the only work that was not done at MSI was the cylinder head porting. That was done at yoshimura east's by Gene Klomecklio ( passibly not spelled right ? ). If the motor was done at MSI the motor vin possibly should be milled off and MSI and # stamped there ? The 750's he ran were all injected on nitro 1060cc or stroked to 1160cc Saw the pixs posted off the golden rods thats bad a$$ !

77F · « **Reply #135 on:** April 26, 2013, 07:04:36 PM »

Another pix

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #136 on:** April 27, 2013, 06:17:24 AM »

Oh,this too cool,we were told it was an 836,sure hope it still is what Keith put in it!!!! That head is nice porting,I posted pics.Yosh head on my CB592cc Yoshi kitted bike,Pops supposedly did it!! Sure is BEAUTIFUL,one day I pull it,clean and post! 8)If Tiger not tampered with,I believe it would still be big bore,how often you see a 750 kickstarter bent...and splines starting to twist,somethings in there and or a big man was kicking on it or both!

Going to pm you my cell,love to talk with you and your Dad!!!!!

Bill
Does your Dad remember the Chapman frame? It'll stay orange in honor of Keith!

77F · « **Reply #137 on:** April 27, 2013, 08:45:19 AM »

Not to often less you were forced to jump on the kick starter to spin it lol ! The 1160cc sohc with webers that was Keiths personal bike is a bear to kick start haven't done so in a few years ! lol. That is awesome i can only imagine the port work is almost flawless and bike probably rips ! My pops memory is somewhat vague and he doesn't tell me much lol. If you pm me your phone number will def be in contact !

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #138 on:** April 27, 2013, 08:26:11 PM »

PM sent.Bill

ivanhoew · « **Reply #139 on:** April 28, 2013, 01:22:40 AM »

avidly following .

gschuld · « **Reply #140 on:** April 28, 2013, 05:10:11 AM »

Quote from: 77F on April 26, 2013, 05:36:24 PM

Hi,
This is my first post been lurking on this site for some time the collective knowledge hear is amazing for the sohc ! Mr. Benton the lay down drag bike is cool as hell i would be proud to own it ! This tread brought me to join and post my father ( names Keith also ) was very good friends with the late Keith B. Robinson and i knew him as well. My father Worked at MSI and Precision Honda and went to the races with him working as the crew and racing himself. Looking threw Keith's scrape book found a pic of one version of the 750 he ran on fuel with double back bone frame. The frame possibly could have been his ? My pop doesn't remember it having a two rear axle slots ? And can't find a side view shot of it. Hopefully this works pix should be attached. I'll try to have my pop answer any questions you might have.

Regards,

Josh

Fantastic!!!

Josh, welcome to the forums. I'm so glad that you can help. Nothing pleases a vintage bike nut more than being able to learn more about his vintage bike!!!!

We'd all love to see more info and/or pictures of that bike.

George

Sprocketwerx · « **Reply #141 on:** April 29, 2013, 06:48:34 AM »

This is getting better every time I look!
I got a tingly feeling when I saw the pic of those Goldenrods...lol

Did you ever trial fit he pipes?
I'll get back with ya about those 970s, I'm thinkin that's more important than rockers for now

Sprocketwerx · « **Reply #142 on:** July 12, 2013, 02:44:53 PM »

Anything happening with this Bill?
Been a while, yeah I now it's race season, but we need little teasers to get through!

Stev-o · « **Reply #143 on:** July 12, 2013, 02:58:30 PM »

Quote from: Sprocketwerx on July 12, 2013, 02:44:53 PM

Anything happening with this Bill?
Been a while, yeah I now it's race season, but we need little teasers to get through!

Hey Sprocket - guess you haven't heard, Bill has been dealing with the tragic loss of his wife.

Sprocketwerx · « **Reply #144 on:** October 14, 2013, 09:02:06 AM »

Been away from here through the busy riding season.
So sorry to hear of your loss Bill. It's not easy, I've been there.

I hope life is leveling off and you can get back to Tiger.
Distractions help

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #145 on:** October 14, 2013, 06:34:34 PM »

Dan, thanks, finally made it back to the track this past Friday night! Man, I needed that!

Sam Green over visiting,racing this weekend @ Commerce. Still moving stuff but I admit, it's been tough. Then you look around, I'm a blessed man!

. You get the 970 going? Bill

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #146 on:** October 17, 2013, 08:25:09 AM »

Told you I been making Sam Green "earn" his keep!!

Batcave II is coming together.....finally!

Bill

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #147 on:** October 17, 2013, 08:42:46 AM »

No sure if I'll be doing any racing, Billy has worn me out.

Sam.

Stev-o · « **Reply #148 on:** October 17, 2013, 08:22:16 PM »

Looks awesome, guys

Sprocketwerx · « **Reply #149 on:** October 18, 2013, 09:19:27 AM »

LOL... batcaves are a never ending work in progress

Still collecting parts for the 970. Money's tight so I may just got with some stock rods and get them shotpeened.
Sleeves are located, just need to get them shipped.
Need to decide on a cam...
Looking like a winter build at this point. Be glad to get her back in the chopper, I need that '78 motor for another build.

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Author Topic: Has anyone heard from Bill Benton today? No, he was out buying a SOHC4 DRAGSTER! (Read 22412 times)