Author Topic: Cycle X Drag Bike - Sneak Peak! (Read 56685 times)

kmb69 · « **Reply #75 on:** September 02, 2014, 03:47:16 PM »

Just got off the phone with Kenny..........DID NOT

I had my people convince Kenny's people they were being too modest with exposition of the maturation of the beast and ... voila

Really kool new hi-res pictures on their website. http://www.cyclexchange.net/Cycle%20X%20Honda%20Drag%20Bike.htm

I cannot wait for the debut at Valdosta especially with all the big name SOHC Gurus planing to be in attendance

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #76 on:** September 02, 2014, 04:04:29 PM »

OBVIOUSLY wasn't Kenny's bike but it had his 915 kit in it. He said 135mph. Holed up in this trailer. Never came out on Wednesday due to races shut down so I didn't get a bike picture. Lots of $$ in it too. Almost as much as mine.

Tried to talk to the guy but he was busy and we got called to the line. Too nice for corrosion. I never saw it with the tank on but I was told it had a really nice aluminum tank. I never saw it run either.

I'm thinking Kenny's will run better when it gets a crank, rods and pistons. Hell, even Billy is working on his ahead of time this year

dragracer · « **Reply #77 on:** September 02, 2014, 06:24:28 PM »

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on September 02, 2014, 04:04:29 PM

OBVIOUSLY wasn't Kenny's bike but it had his 915 kit in it. He said 135mph. Holed up in this trailer. Never came out on Wednesday due to races shut down so I didn't get a bike picture. Lots of $$ in it too. Almost as much as mine. Tried to talk to the guy but he was busy and we got called to the line. Too nice for corrosion. I never saw it with the tank on but I was told it had a really nice aluminum tank. I never saw it run either.

I'm thinking Kenny's will run better when it gets a crank, rods and pistons. Hell, even Billy is working on his ahead of time this year

And i even got mine ready and out for some testing. Now that the bike seems ready, i'm not so sure we can make the race. Story of my life- missing all the SOHC fun. Darn it!!! Not giving up yet though.......

dragracer · « **Reply #78 on:** September 02, 2014, 06:27:20 PM »

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on August 26, 2014, 08:45:19 PM

Looks great Kenny. Put some guts into it like the CycleX 915 kit running 135 here on the salt water at Bonneville Lake/Salt Flats.

I got a feeling that bike will see something much bigger than a 915 kit. I'd say at least a 73mm bore and a 4mil stroker crank- ummm, approaching 1200cc's??

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #79 on:** September 03, 2014, 05:14:14 AM »

Not sure on cc, but the more hp..... the more chassis/ frame needed. Flex is a four letter word! lol.
Kenny, you go for it, we behind you! We so looking forward to seeing and hearing this one!

It'll win most sano now! K. Bill One nice build! BOTM one day!

dragracer · « **Reply #80 on:** September 04, 2014, 03:16:23 PM »

Any clue as to when testing for this bike will begin for Cycle Ex. I know you guys want to get all the bugs worked out before making the big event in Valdosta. We're all waiting with baited breath to see the numbers.

kmb69 · « **Reply #81 on:** September 04, 2014, 09:02:58 PM »

Quote from: dragracer on September 02, 2014, 06:27:20 PM

I got a feeling that bike will see something much bigger than a 915 kit. I'd say at least a 73mm bore and a 4mil stroker crank- ummm, approaching 1200cc's??

Frank, It is 74mm x 68mm for 1169.83cc

Quote from: dragracer on September 04, 2014, 03:16:23 PM

Any clue as to when testing for this bike will begin for Cycle Ex. I know you guys want to get all the bugs worked out before making the big event in Valdosta. We're all waiting with baited breath to see the numbers.

If Kenny's people leak that info to my people AND we are not sworn to secrecy, I will post it.

Seriously, you can probably expect a startup video within a couple of weeks if not sooner.

Just guessing

, but probably will not have any numbers posted prior to Valdosta.

Be there or be square!!!

dragracer · « **Reply #82 on:** September 04, 2014, 09:32:52 PM »

Keith, hoping to be there. Will try to swap grandchild visitation weekends with one of her parents. Wish me luck.

kmb69 · « **Reply #83 on:** September 17, 2014, 08:35:08 PM »

Whoa!!!!! Kenny's people were talking to my people and good news..and..not so good news.

Not so good: The Wiseco pistons are faulty and have to be remade. Something wrong with the oil ring diameter. Kenny is already down to 150 pounds and may lose another 10-20 pounds doing pirouettes while chewing a$$ on the phone and beating on the Wiseco folks for overnight replacements. May be 2 weeks to get the corrected pistons. Running tight with 57 days left to race day. Kenny CAN DO IT!!!

Good news: New pictures on the Cycle-X website including a few pics of the #2 DOHC dragbike being readied and assembled. Another beautiful piece of work as one would expect.

http://www.cyclexchange.net/Cycle%20X%20Honda%20Drag%20Bike.htm

Scroll down a bit for #2.

brandEn · « **Reply #84 on:** September 17, 2014, 08:41:09 PM »

That DOHC paint is sweet. Cant wait to see some video of those bikes ripping down the track.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #85 on:** September 17, 2014, 08:53:01 PM »

Why watch a video?! Come join us

brandEn · « **Reply #86 on:** September 17, 2014, 09:18:08 PM »

I wish!

dragracer · « **Reply #87 on:** September 18, 2014, 10:36:33 AM »

Maybe Kenny will consider throwing another more off the shelf motor together for the bike in case the custom parts aren't ready in time. At least he can still get the chassis dialed in and be on hand with a bike for the event. My motto is; Never be in a hurry to "f" up.

POPS 911 · « **Reply #88 on:** September 19, 2014, 03:29:19 AM »

WISECO PISTON CO. messing up

Dam their must be hundreds of racers worrying about their pistons now

?? Years ago they sold a KZ piston with rings that poured oil out of a 1105 motor we had in my nephews drag bike, made good with new pistons and oil rings because of some XSX RACING RINGS that never seated.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #89 on:** September 19, 2014, 04:53:00 AM »

POP's these are custom made, so just Kenny affected, Bill Jet size, I'll get back with you tonight.

NalleyRacing · « **Reply #90 on:** September 19, 2014, 08:13:56 AM »

55 days and counting.. So ready to see what the SOHC community can put together.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #91 on:** September 19, 2014, 08:59:27 AM »

The best in several years! K.

Bill

dragracer · « **Reply #92 on:** September 19, 2014, 10:02:27 AM »

Quote from: TreyAllen on September 19, 2014, 08:13:56 AM

55 days and counting.. So ready to see what the SOHC community can put together.

Trey, wish you could make it also.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #93 on:** September 19, 2014, 11:04:10 AM »

He is! I been cajoling him! Huh? Yep, bringing his bike also! Oh yeah the SOHC4 community will be well represented! K. Bill

POPS 911 · « **Reply #94 on:** September 22, 2014, 06:19:28 AM »

Tell KENNY to bring that bike to INDY NEXT WEEKEND FOR MAN CUP- NHDRO event and I will get my son Dustin Clark 145 lbs. in leather to put it down his home town track. Why drive to FLA. from far NORTH when you can get a time ticket at INDY = home of the US NATIONALS where them PRO-STOCKS RAN UNDER 200 MPH but next weekend a young man JT from my neck of the woods will run 212-214 mph in 1320' on a street bike [ NO BARS ] as he ran 212mph at Columbus this year at NHDRO.

CycleX · « **Reply #95 on:** September 24, 2014, 11:19:19 AM »

Some motor pics! Sure could use some pistons!

CycleX · « **Reply #96 on:** September 24, 2014, 11:20:36 AM »

another!

CycleX · « **Reply #97 on:** September 24, 2014, 11:21:50 AM »

Last one!

brandEn · « **Reply #98 on:** September 24, 2014, 12:29:19 PM »

Wow. So sweet.

joe p · « **Reply #99 on:** September 24, 2014, 01:08:56 PM »

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