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Re: Race to Valdosta
« Reply #175 on: November 17, 2014, 05:53:58 PM »
Pictures, please. Pretty please with sugar on top. ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Race to Valdosta
« Reply #176 on: November 17, 2014, 08:29:15 PM »
All right, here we go! Speaking of Ashtyn, we had to pull up a picture of Sam with the Hooter's crew to convince her it was a "Tradition" (she was actually in the picture with Sam!). Whatever they're paying her it's nowhere near enough! Since Sam couldn't be here, Russ reluctantly agreed to fill in (Ashtyn is on Russ's left arm):




Saturday morning qualifying revealed transmission woes with the Cobra motor. This meant yet another engine swap for Calendar Girl, which also involved swapping the valve train from the Cobra motor into the 915 provided the oil restriction to the top end of 1/2 on the 915 could be cleared. Work began about 11:00 A.M. Saturday and Calendar Girl was finally re-fired at 2:30 A.M. on Sunday. Here we see the Cobra motor on its way into the O.R.:




Big Jay and Mark enjoying the show...
From a safe distance!




Larry taking his turn offering Trey some moral support. Trey worked nonstop ALL WEEKEND to try and get his bike fired. Trey is one of the most determined persons I've ever met:




Russ and Jerry likely mulling over the odds of whether Calendar Girl will see the track again this weekend. I think I overheard some talk of starting a pool...




Keith and Frank who I believe were also discussing odds...




Mike made it down for the festivities:




Calendar Girl back in the lanes on Sunday!




Hot Damn! Here we go!




Head slap! Gotta let that last yellow burn out!




Pops workin' his magic:




And finally, a couple of big dogs:







Hopefully we'll get to add pictures of more members at the next one! There was certainly plenty of entertainment, and rarely a dull moment.

Be there or be square!
TAMTF...


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Re: Race to Valdosta
« Reply #177 on: November 17, 2014, 08:34:44 PM »
Thanks Wilbur!! Some awesome pics.. 8)
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Re: Race to Valdosta
« Reply #178 on: November 17, 2014, 09:02:46 PM »
Wilbur, great job on pics and trailer!  ;D You are to be thanked, Bill
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Re: Race to Valdosta
« Reply #179 on: November 18, 2014, 03:39:27 AM »
Well worth the trip. Really enjoyed meeting Russ, I expected he would have some good stories having grown up at the drag strip and I was not disappointed. Russ shared stories freely and I look forward to meeting him again.

Hope everyone had a safe trip home, I'm sure Larry has some good pictures, so c'mon Larry, let's see what you got!
TAMTF...


Wilbur



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Cam Tower Studs: https://www.mcmaster.com/#93210a017/=t19sgp
Clean up that nasty harness: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=137351.msg1549191#msg1549191
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,148188.msg1688494.html#msg1688494
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,139544.msg1579364.html#msg1579364
                                          
Charging system diagnosis: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=1012.msg8345#msg8345
Get the manuals: http://manuals.sohc4.net/cb750k/
The Dragon: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=45183.msg1571675#msg1571675
Headlight Switch: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=113986.msg1283236#msg1283236
Branden's leak free top end thread: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=107040.0
Engine Lifting Made Easy: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,58210.msg1684742.html#msg1684742
                                      http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,100352.msg1675840.html#msg1675840
Static and Dynamic Timing: http://www.hondachopper.com/garage/carb_info/timing/timing1.html
Airbox Gasket Replacement: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,114485.msg1290000.html#msg1290000
"Café" : http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,84697.msg953814.html#msg953814
PD Carb Choke Linkage: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,100352.msg1669248.html#msg1669248
                                    http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,110931.msg1248354.html#msg1248354
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Follow up on your damn posts: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,144305.msg1791605.html#msg1791605
Taiwanese Cam Chain Tensioners:  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,155043.msg1774841.html#msg1774841
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Tank Latch: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,165975.msg1919495.html#msg1919495
Shorten your forks: http://vintage-and-classic-honda-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/How-to-shorten-forks-td4042465.html DO NOT CUT THE SPRINGS!
Clutch How To: http://vintage-and-classic-honda-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/How-to-change-and-adjust-a-clutch-SOHC-td4040391.html
Late model K7/K8/F2/F3 front sprocket cover removal: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,178428.msg2072279.html#msg2072279
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Re: Race to Valdosta
« Reply #180 on: November 18, 2014, 05:28:30 AM »
Thanks Wilbur and Larry, an awesome compilation of events. ;)

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Re: Race to Valdosta
« Reply #181 on: November 18, 2014, 05:40:08 AM »
Great pictures. Thanks. It looks like everyone had a good time, Hopefully I will be able to make the next one, I really wanted to be there and meet everyone.  :)

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Re: Race to Valdosta
« Reply #182 on: November 18, 2014, 05:44:24 AM »
At that point, I was just happy that Bill decide to get back to working on the 915. No odds, I knew that would be the winning move, and it was. Great job to the crew for sticking with Bill all the way, no matter your task.

I'm damn proud of you guys and glad to call  you all friends. Yeah, and blame the whole engine fiasco on me and my video, not Bill. In reality, I could see where this situation actually brought everyone closer.
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Re: Race to Valdosta
« Reply #183 on: November 18, 2014, 07:41:56 AM »
Couldn't believe how much fun we had this weekend. So much work and little sleep never felt so good. I was amazed to see the continuing support for everyone.  I also want to give a shout out to Jr's right hand man Neil Potter, very cool dude who has unlimited resources and info about everything we do. Almost never saw him without a tool in his hand!

I also wanna thank Bill Benton for inviting me and being the coolest dude around!
Great to see him make some passes and show us how its done!

Thanks again to everyone, me and Roland had a blast and can't wait to come back. Rolo said he's got the first round again  ;) 

I'll post some of my pictures as soon as I get back home

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Re: Race to Valdosta
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Re: Race to Valdosta
« Reply #185 on: November 19, 2014, 01:57:49 AM »
And i thought Motley Crue was a band.... ;D ;)
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Re: Race to Valdosta
« Reply #186 on: November 19, 2014, 03:35:57 AM »
And i thought Motley Crue was a band.... ;D ;)

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Re: Race to Valdosta
« Reply #187 on: November 20, 2014, 06:12:55 AM »
Hey TurdoD, have you recovered from your illness yet?? Hope all is well.

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Re: Race to Valdosta
« Reply #188 on: November 20, 2014, 11:55:33 AM »
Thanks for asking. I really just started to bounce back yesterday, it was about to get the best of me over the weekend. I really hated to miss everyone, but I just wasn't up to the long drive and little sleep all weekend.

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Re: Race to Valdosta
« Reply #189 on: November 20, 2014, 12:27:28 PM »
No TD, it didn't do me any good staying up half the night to watch it on TV, but I wouldn't have missed it for the world. :)
Hope you managed to see some of the action.

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Re: Race to Valdosta
« Reply #190 on: November 21, 2014, 08:00:52 AM »
Thanks for asking. I really just started to bounce back yesterday, it was about to get the best of me over the weekend. I really hated to miss everyone, but I just wasn't up to the long drive and little sleep all weekend.

Dave,

Next year should be better for all of us. You and Larry now have your basic package together. Trey is sorting his bike out and Bill now has CG running good again. I'm sure he'll have Samauto and Purple Rain ready for 2015 as well. I seem to have my shifting issues sorted out but need to check on my top end and do some carb tweaking. I'm also contemplating building a back up bike from junk parts I have laying around. Big Jim is about to turn his boost up on the turbo and I'm hoping there are others out there building bikes to join us as well.

2015 is shaping up to be a heck of a year for nostalgia SOHC drag racing.

Looking forward to seeing you at a track with us next season.

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Re: Race to Valdosta
« Reply #191 on: November 21, 2014, 09:26:49 AM »
Nailed it Frank...2015 here we come!
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Re: Race to Valdosta
« Reply #192 on: November 21, 2014, 10:14:07 AM »
Sounds like it is all coming together now you have gotten rid of me. hahahaha

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Re: Race to Valdosta
« Reply #193 on: November 21, 2014, 10:33:47 AM »
In your honor, Sir!  ;D 8)
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Re: Race to Valdosta
« Reply #194 on: November 21, 2014, 11:04:09 AM »
In your honor, Sir!  ;D 8)

Thumbs up to that statement. If it wasn't for you Sam, we would not all be on the same sheet of music. Thanks for setting the wheels (literally) in motion.

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Re: Race to Valdosta
« Reply #195 on: November 21, 2014, 01:08:27 PM »
Now don't go blaming me for all your problems,  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D it was a great honor to be part of your gang, may you all continue safely. Good luck TEAM.

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Re: Race to Valdosta
« Reply #196 on: January 22, 2015, 05:27:03 PM »
Can someone recommend a good hotel in valdosta?
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Re: Race to Valdosta
« Reply #197 on: January 22, 2015, 06:37:20 PM »
Bill, Russ, Larry, Jerry, Mike, and most of us normally stay at the La Quinta. Pretty decent.

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« Reply #198 on: January 22, 2015, 06:43:50 PM »
Groovy,thanks
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Re: Race to Valdosta
« Reply #199 on: January 22, 2015, 07:46:07 PM »
Brings up 2 good questions:

1. Where we gonna stay in Memphis?

2. Where we gonna stay in Rockingham?