Author Topic: Classic Bonneville Racer (Read 116524 times)

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #400 on:** October 31, 2016, 04:37:08 PM »

And it doesn't have a cut frame like my two do

754 · « **Reply #401 on:** October 31, 2016, 07:31:13 PM »

Chrome wont be in pristine condition, if you dont completely teardown after running..

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #402 on:** November 01, 2016, 07:36:58 AM »

Frank.......that also goes for the shiny parts on the pit-vehicle

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #403 on:** December 08, 2017, 01:22:23 PM »

SO........its been a year.........and we (Carol & I) have been traveling. Mostly a 5-month trip to Alaska, but stops in North Carolina, Wash-DC, and Atlanta. We are now in Pocatello, ID, at our daughter's home. I am resting nicely after hernia-repair surgery.......probably from lifting too many motors during all of the moving last year. I am posting here to continue the thread with progressive plans to make another trip to Bonneville in 2018.

My naked-bike record has been modestly topped by a Triumph Trident rider..........hence the need for me to return. Apparently the Classic Class pits all 4-stroke motors against each other by size. Not a lot to report about actual updates to the bike at this time.......just an opportunity to say Merry Christmas and let anyone interested know that actual work will begin on the bike upgrades in April.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #404 on:** December 08, 2017, 05:28:31 PM »

754 · « **Reply #405 on:** January 15, 2018, 05:29:32 PM »

Bump

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #406 on:** March 03, 2018, 06:24:17 PM »

Lake Gardinar is active today and for the next week...........only communication is a land-line for emergencies and some SAT-phones..........I'm relaxing in Florida while my brother-in-law recovers from some serious ICU time following back surgery.

My plans for 2018 Bonneville are on track...........

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #407 on:** March 04, 2018, 11:28:26 AM »

Dave coming this year?

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #408 on:** March 05, 2018, 06:10:01 AM »

Still setting up in Lake Gairdner................Dave, Bill, and maybe Frank from International Falls, MN...........My van is toast........so I don't know who or what will be pulling the trailer.

754 · « **Reply #409 on:** March 05, 2018, 09:12:18 AM »

I maybe nd up in International Falls in July, if I do I will look up this Frank Character..
Hope to see you at Bonneville..

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #410 on:** March 05, 2018, 11:09:13 AM »

Bummer. What happened to the van??? rust LOL ??...... I just installed a 1.25" hitch on the Subie yesterday but for some reason I doubt it would handle it

ofreen · « **Reply #411 on:** March 05, 2018, 05:20:49 PM »

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on March 05, 2018, 11:09:13 AM

Bummer. What happened to the van??? rust LOL ??......

Hard to imagine why it would rust.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #412 on:** March 05, 2018, 07:51:58 PM »

Pontoons

Gotta say it was surreal.

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #413 on:** July 18, 2018, 04:49:46 PM »

We have been busy bending alloy sheets and straps for a new seat/tail section along with extending the swingarm by 2.5-inches and slightly raking the frame to push the front axle forward by 1.5-inches. Hopefully this will keep a good weight-ratio on what was a well balanced and stable bike. We have tweaked the fairing mounts so the bike is 2 inches lower and 1 inch narrower.

I acquired a used van to pull the trailer and haul 4 of us to Wendover in late August. Staying at the Motel 6 with racing beginning on Sunday August 26.

I have a few pics copied to my Google Pictures page..........but apparently remain too large to attach........help

bwaller · « **Reply #414 on:** July 18, 2018, 05:18:02 PM »

That is quite a bit of work and sounds like it should be a positive change. Good luck, we'll be watching.

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #415 on:** July 18, 2018, 07:00:54 PM »

Thanks, Brent.............With all of the changes to the front and rear, nearly every fastener has been changed........most to SS. My butt will be sitting about 3-inches higher but my head/helmet should be at the same position relative to the tanks..........which means I need to exercise my neck

The crank-end will be cut so the motor will be narrower and should allow the fairing to be evenly balanced for improved air-flow. We hope to achieve the cut with the top-case intact. The tranny will be changed out for an F2 unit to get the closer ratio between 4th & 5th........about 30% less overdrive. I hope the K4 cases and out-put shaft don'd object

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #416 on:** July 18, 2018, 07:26:18 PM »

Boy, you sure are taking this record thing personal

scottly · « **Reply #417 on:** July 18, 2018, 08:18:19 PM »

Dennis, try setting your camera to a lower resolution..

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #418 on:** July 19, 2018, 04:21:39 AM »

Quote from: Old Scrambler on September 14, 2016, 03:32:54 PM

Here is the link to the tentative 2016 AMA Landspeed records set at the BMST.

http://americanmotorcyclist.com/Home/News-Story/ama-congratulates-racers-who-set-records-at-2016-ama-land-speed-grand-championship

I LIKE that my naked 750 went faster than the partial-streamlined 1000cc-based on a 750 from Japan ridden by a Mr. Honda

Dennis, OK, it was back in 2016 but interesting to note that the fastest bike there was a sidecar powered by ELECTRIC. hahahaha.

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #419 on:** July 19, 2018, 08:21:19 PM »

Eva's side-hack lacks soul and has no heart............it was never produced for the masses and could never be street legal..........and most of the power parts can be purchased at a recycled electronics shop.

She also has more change in her purse than my retirement fund

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #420 on:** July 20, 2018, 01:24:33 AM »

I'm with ya mate and it's true.
I have a lot of friends that are playing about with Electric motorcycles and just don't have the funding to get their hands on the stuff needed to make them any faster.

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #421 on:** July 31, 2018, 05:08:26 PM »

Most of the chassis changes are complete........still working on getting my pics to post. Motor was installed today and should be running in another day or so..........then to the dyno. 3 Weeks to go before I leave.........so far Dave, friends Al, Frank & grandson from MN, & Jerry are going to join me.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #422 on:** July 31, 2018, 05:42:56 PM »

3 weeks!!! and counting. The excitement is building. Tell us what you are up against this year to keep everyone up to date.

Anything definite from Frank?! A "minor" engine knock shouldn't slow him down after he cobbled together a bike to ride to Colorado last fall!! Get the wrenches going Frank.......

754 · « **Reply #423 on:** August 01, 2018, 10:06:09 AM »

I wil, rip it apart in the next few days, and patch it up..
It was a 250 dollar parts bike I put 17,000 miles on it since 2015.

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #424 on:** August 01, 2018, 02:38:44 PM »

All right Frank

I need to go faster to get the naked bike record back from the Triumph Trident

...........and I would think he will be ready with bigger ammo...........as well as others in the expanding Classic category. My original goal of exceeding 150-mph is in reach.

News:

Author Topic: Classic Bonneville Racer (Read 116524 times)