Author Topic: Classic Bonneville Racer (Read 116521 times)

dragracer · « **Reply #550 on:** August 05, 2019, 09:40:54 AM »

I'm putting this event on my bucket list to come watch. My brother already told me he added it to his. Who knows, we might show up with a bike one day.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #551 on:** August 05, 2019, 09:47:13 AM »

Bucket smucket fukit Frank. Fly to Denver and I'll pick you up on the way. If it's just you and I, I will be driving the Vette. If my roomie comes along you'll have to ride in the boring Subaru Outback.

The question is... How much longer will Dennis pursue this? As you know and I found out with you guys it's a lot more fun when you have a team to learn with/from.

dragracer · « **Reply #552 on:** August 05, 2019, 10:44:14 AM »

All good points Jerry. Something to ponder now.

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on August 05, 2019, 09:47:13 AM

The question is... How much longer will Dennis pursue this? As you know and I found out with you guys it's a lot more fun when you have a team to learn with/from.

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #553 on:** August 05, 2019, 04:44:29 PM »

I know I won't be racing next year.............we will be in Alaska and the Yukon. Frank, you could fly to Salt Lake City late Saturday or early on Sunday and my daughter could pick you up and return you on Tuesday..............or anyone else for that matter

dragracer · « **Reply #554 on:** August 05, 2019, 05:42:17 PM »

Wow, I have no excuses now!! Time to think on it!!

Quote from: Old Scrambler on August 05, 2019, 04:44:29 PM

I know I won't be racing next year.............we will be in Alaska and the Yukon. Frank, you could fly to Salt Lake City late Saturday or early on Sunday and my daughter could pick you up and return you on Tuesday..............or anyone else for that matter

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #555 on:** August 05, 2019, 05:45:50 PM »

Bring a wide brim hat and sunscreen.

If the timing is right I drive by the SLC airport also

Bring Bill with you

754 · « **Reply #556 on:** August 05, 2019, 05:53:31 PM »

I am thinking on this, and selling a few things. Might even get there.
Anyone from out west ? Going ? Ofreen?

dragracer · « **Reply #557 on:** August 05, 2019, 07:33:06 PM »

What dates will you guys be there??

scottly · « **Reply #558 on:** August 05, 2019, 07:50:57 PM »

This has been on my bucket list for a long time....

dragracer · « **Reply #559 on:** August 05, 2019, 10:50:45 PM »

Just got off the phone with my brother. Once I let him know the dates, we'll look closer at our schedules for this event. We may be there this year!!!

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on August 05, 2019, 05:45:50 PM

Bring a wide brim hat and sunscreen.

If the timing is right I drive by the SLC airport also

Bring Bill with you

dragracer · « **Reply #560 on:** August 06, 2019, 12:02:41 AM »

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Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #561 on:** August 06, 2019, 09:20:23 AM »

Probably Friday afternoon 8/23 to Wednesday 8/28 for me. I have 700 miles to drive. Get in Friday to grab a better spot for early pit set up Saturday morning I believe. I think Dennis has a couple rooms reserved at Super 8 in Wendover.

https://bonnevillespeedtrials.com/

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #562 on:** August 06, 2019, 04:28:01 PM »

I plan to arrive in the pits by noon on Saturday the 24th after driving in from Pocatello..............maybe earlier if all goes well. Tech is all day Saturday.....rider's meeting at 8:AM on Sunday.......then racing begins........I hope to be on the road home by Wednesday evening.

Jerry.........if you get to the HOTEL 6 they should have rooms in my name. Other rooms are available and the rates begin at about $50..........

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #563 on:** August 09, 2019, 03:24:48 PM »

Frank...........BMST .............not the SCTA event. Racing begins on Sunday the 25th.............ends Thursday the 29th...........Sunday, Monday includes Run What You Brung..........a lot of the top bikes wait until Tuesday or so to run the hardest...........if the salt is good for a LONGGGGGG International course of 9 or more miles, the streamliners will put on a show

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #564 on:** August 09, 2019, 03:35:45 PM »

The hour or so of running the bike on the access roadways at Road America provided valuable time to seat the rings in the new bores......same as before.......just new. The day ended with a crash........very minor.......I tipped over while turning at about 2-mph

All scratches on the bike were removed in less than an hour. I had no marks on me and my helmet did not hit the tarmac.

Oil has been changed to HONDA Professional 10w30 synthetic. All looks promising. It was gratifying to have the clutch and tranny working as expected after just a bench tune. Dave and I can hardly believe how well the motor pulls from low RPMs in all gears. 12-days to pack and do the final mount of the fairing.

I'd post a few pics if someone will tell me how.............

dragracer · « **Reply #565 on:** August 09, 2019, 03:51:46 PM »

Tanks for te clarification. I fiure it out later and Jerry corrected me via pone conversation. It seems tat date is a conflict for me. I ave a race wit XDA in Virinia tat weekend. Looks like itll be next year before I can make it appen if no conflicts arise.

Glad the tranny and engine are in working order. You'll be leaving with a tried product and that will boost your confidence going into the event. Good luck and post a lot of pictures- once you figure out the process. Lol

Quote from: Old Scrambler on August 09, 2019, 03:24:48 PM

Frank...........BMST .............not the SCTA event. Racing begins on Sunday the 25th.............ends Thursday the 29th...........Sunday, Monday includes Run What You Brung..........a lot of the top bikes wait until Tuesday or so to run the hardest...........if the salt is good for a LONGGGGGG International course of 9 or more miles, the streamliners will put on a show

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #566 on:** August 09, 2019, 04:07:01 PM »

Frank, w ere t e ell are yer H's?!

dragracer · « **Reply #567 on:** August 09, 2019, 07:15:15 PM »

Lol. Freaking keyboard on the lap top won't type H or G now for some reason.

jgger · « **Reply #568 on:** August 09, 2019, 08:36:58 PM »

Here are some spares for you. HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG gggggggggggggggggg. Let me know if you need more, I have plenty!🤪

ofreen · « **Reply #569 on:** August 11, 2019, 09:42:21 AM »

Quote from: 754 on August 05, 2019, 05:53:31 PM

Anyone from out west ? Going ? Ofreen?

Thinking about it.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #570 on:** August 11, 2019, 11:50:05 AM »

Salt was too wet to start Speed Week yesterday I read. They expect it might be dry enough by Monday.

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #571 on:** August 12, 2019, 05:39:38 PM »

SCTA racing begins on Tuesday...........the 6-mile course is open..........hoping for others but iffy.........

scottly · « **Reply #572 on:** August 15, 2019, 11:08:10 PM »

Quote from: ofreen on August 11, 2019, 09:42:21 AM

Quote from: 754 on August 05, 2019, 05:53:31 PM
Anyone from out west ? Going ? Ofreen?

Thinking about it.

Me too..

754 · « **Reply #573 on:** August 15, 2019, 11:20:39 PM »

I probably won't make it.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #574 on:** August 16, 2019, 06:27:59 AM »

Salt has not been too good this week with some spin outs by cars on the course. The rain last Thursday made the surface a bit slushy and it has not dried out enough yet. The 6 mile course was shortened to 4 miles. Not that conditions stopped a 332mph run being made by George Poteet in Speed Demon.

Hope things improve further and your experiences are positive on the salt this year Dennis.

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Author Topic: Classic Bonneville Racer (Read 116521 times)