Author Topic: land speed record bike (Read 72279 times)

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #100 on:** July 07, 2008, 05:03:27 PM »

Well we prayed for no head wind and got a cross wind instead

it was that bad, Chris didn't risk running the full streamlining and rode the bike naked. Although he was on flying gearing (18/39) he only ran over the quarter mile and turned in some good times in the 12.2s with terminal speeds of 114mph in third gear. It goes to show that streamlining over the standing quarter doesn't have that much effect.
When it came time for the RS to run over the kilo, a tad to much of a high gear had me struggling to fire it off the line.
I didn't get a time for my first run but it felt good. The second run resulted in a time of 26.03 seconds, quite a bit away from the British record, that stands at 25.27 seconds.
My next four runs were all done one after the other when I had the track to myself at the end of the meeting.
My third run dipped into the 25s with 25.98 folowed by a 25.88 and a 25.66, that was to be my fastest time and just 0.39 seconds away from equaling the record. My last run found me breaking traction and slipping back to 25.90.
Had I bothered to drop down a tooth on the gearbox sprocket, it might have been another story

We now know that the bike, with a bit more power from nitrous oxide has the potential to break 5 of the 6 British records, the World standing start quarter and kilo marks have already been passed but will we have enough for the 126mph land speed record of Belan Wagner ?

Sam.

upperlake04 · « **Reply #101 on:** July 07, 2008, 06:03:43 PM »

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..but will we have enough for the 126mph land speed record of Belan Wagner ?

Of course you will Sam. You've only made a few runs and are already hovering about the records. With more tweaking, more time on the machine and the nitrous, it's inevitable.

I still want a signed copy of the you and the bike at the Awards ceremony. Dave

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #102 on:** July 07, 2008, 06:14:50 PM »

you'll be first in the queue Dave.

I've got that other DVD in +R Dave but it still don't work in my computer, PM me your address and I'll send you both copies, see what you can do with them.

Sam.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #103 on:** July 07, 2008, 06:21:32 PM »

Quote from: upperlake04 on July 07, 2008, 06:03:43 PM

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..but will we have enough for the 126mph land speed record of Belan Wagner ?

at the Awards ceremony. Dave

They don't have awards ceremonys Dave, in fact, you have to go down on bended knee and plead for them to send you some sort of certificate.

I think it took 3 years to get them to send me my first one from1971, I didn't bother to ask in 75.

Sam.

sparty · « **Reply #104 on:** July 07, 2008, 07:37:08 PM »

Quote from: SamCR750 on July 07, 2008, 05:03:27 PM

Well we prayed for no head wind and got a cross wind instead it was that bad, Chris didn't risk running the full streamlining and rode the bike naked. Although he was on flying gearing (18/39) he only ran over the quarter mile and turned in some good times in the 12.2s with terminal speeds of 114mph in third gear. It goes to show that streamlining over the standing quarter doesn't have that much effect.
When it came time for the RS to run over the kilo, a tad to much of a high gear had me struggling to fire it off the line.
I didn't get a time for my first run but it felt good. The second run resulted in a time of 26.03 seconds, quite a bit away from the British record, that stands at 25.27 seconds.
My next four runs were all done one after the other when I had the track to myself at the end of the meeting.
My third run dipped into the 25s with 25.98 folowed by a 25.88 and a 25.66, that was to be my fastest time and just 0.39 seconds away from equaling the record. My last run found me breaking traction and slipping back to 25.90.
Had I bothered to drop down a tooth on the gearbox sprocket, it might have been another story
We now know that the bike, with a bit more power from nitrous oxide has the potential to break 5 of the 6 British records, the World standing start quarter and kilo marks have already been passed but will we have enough for the 126mph land speed record of Belan Wagner ?

Sam.

So close Sam. So close. What records do you hold Sam?

Art

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #105 on:** July 07, 2008, 07:51:07 PM »

None now Art, the British flying mile I held in 71/72 was broken in 72 by the guy that still holds all the British records.
I held 3 production records in 75 but rule changes consigned them to the bin in 82 or thereabouts

it sometimes makes me wonder if it's worth it at times Art when the powers that be can just undo all your hard work.

Sam.

sparty · « **Reply #106 on:** July 07, 2008, 08:46:33 PM »

Well Sam, you will just have to show them that you are not going away without a new record. By the way, I was born in 1972

Art

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #107 on:** July 07, 2008, 08:52:27 PM »

I was 26 then Art

Sam.

burmashave · « **Reply #108 on:** July 16, 2008, 03:53:53 AM »

Hey Sam, thanks for the detailed updates. Man, you are close and definitely in reach of the British record. How about a pic of you as "the blur" speeding through the trap? ;-)

upperlake04 · « **Reply #109 on:** July 16, 2008, 11:43:15 AM »

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #110 on:** July 16, 2008, 12:28:39 PM »

How's that BS, and it's only just left the line

quick enough for you ?

Thanks Dave.

Sam.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #111 on:** July 16, 2008, 05:11:35 PM »

Quote from: burmashave on July 16, 2008, 03:53:53 AM

Hey Sam, thanks for the detailed updates. Man, you are close and definitely in reach of the British record. How about a pic of you as "the blur" speeding through the trap? ;-)

Hi BS, although the bike is running on British record pace, we still have a few issues with it.
The bike isn't doing the numbers it should be doing. For some reason it's only reving to 12,000, should be 12,250 at least.
It won't pull a higher gear than 16/35, and this is only equal to 118/119mph.
I'll get it on the dyno soon, see if the tech can get his head round it, I've got a feeling it's not making the power it should be making.
It's early days yet but I want to have it right by the end of September. I'll keep you all posted.

Sam.

burmashave · « **Reply #112 on:** July 16, 2008, 06:25:03 PM »

Awesome picture. Simply, awesome. Thanks

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #113 on:** July 17, 2008, 12:44:25 PM »

Quote from: scondon on June 16, 2008, 07:24:51 PM

Can't wait to see Chris's new look and hear your angry little bee in action

It might be happening real soon Sean

The video footage is being edited by my PRO in Canada as we speak

Sam.

scunny · « **Reply #114 on:** July 17, 2008, 09:45:14 PM »

Quote from: SamCR750 on July 17, 2008, 12:44:25 PM

Quote from: scondon on June 16, 2008, 07:24:51 PM
Can't wait to see Chris's new look and hear your angry little bee in action

It might be happening real soon Sean The video footage is being edited by my PRO in Canada as we speak

Sam.

I presume a pro is different in Canada than in NZed, anyway I'm looking forward to seeing the vid after the good lady has had her way with it

upperlake04 · « **Reply #115 on:** July 18, 2008, 07:38:34 AM »

Thanks for exposing Sly Sams colloquialism Scunny

I like that about this site.

While you're here can you tell me what these Kiwi lads are doing?

scondon · « **Reply #116 on:** July 18, 2008, 09:18:24 AM »

Quote from: SamCR750 on July 17, 2008, 12:44:25 PM

Quote from: scondon on June 16, 2008, 07:24:51 PM
Can't wait to see Chris's new look and hear your angry little bee in action

It might be happening real soon Sean The video footage is being edited by my PRO in Canada as we speak

Sam.

(yaaaaaaaawn) Huh.............what? Oh it's you Sam. Thanks fer waking me up, are we there yet

scunny · « **Reply #117 on:** July 18, 2008, 03:06:23 PM »

them boys are mustering.

upperlake04 · « **Reply #118 on:** July 18, 2008, 03:23:48 PM »

muster n. a gathering, ...for service, inspection, review, or roll call.

yes, that makes perfect sense now, thankyou

upperlake04 · « **Reply #119 on:** July 20, 2008, 04:16:55 PM »

I'm working on it Sam - be patient.

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #120 on:** July 20, 2008, 05:22:18 PM »

Perhaps a bit off topic- I thought you folks might enjoy this report from El Mirage. Packed with great photos ~

http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,26050.msg598202.html#msg598202

Ecosse · « **Reply #121 on:** July 20, 2008, 10:23:45 PM »

VERY cool stuff Uncle!! Thanks!

Well it looks like I have more images to save to file.

martino1972 · « **Reply #122 on:** July 20, 2008, 10:41:01 PM »

that rat rod with the skull shifter is now my desktop picture,i love those rat rods

upperlake04 · « **Reply #123 on:** July 21, 2008, 11:23:30 PM »

York Raceway - June 15 2008 - Sams' RS175 and Chris' CR750

scondon · « **Reply #124 on:** July 22, 2008, 01:26:18 AM »

Geezus, Sam. Your little 175 just kicked the snot out of my 750. Are ya using glue on that rear tire to keep at least the illusion of traction off the start?Angry, ANGRY little bee

And "fully faired" about describes it for Chris' new look. Never seen anything like it. Looks like it should be out on the Salt Flats taking a stab at the sound barrier. I like how the vid shows Chris becoming a small dot in the distance as he revs through 3rd gear.That other bike was making so much of an audible fuss it was kind of hard to tell though. Looks like like the real strong point of his set-up though I was surprised a bit at the jump he got off the start even with that high gearing

Upperlake, thanks for helping Sam out with getting us this vid. Chris and Sam are a great opening act but it looks like the film cut just as the REAL show was about to begin

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