Author Topic: 750 Drag Bike (Read 8886 times)

hummbug · « **on:** August 26, 2009, 12:59:59 AM »

This is a pretty old post on the blog but I just stumbled across it and thought it may interest some SOHC members.
Handy for a quick trip to the shops...

Ecosse · « **Reply #1 on:** August 26, 2009, 01:05:35 AM »

scunny · « **Reply #2 on:** August 26, 2009, 01:07:53 AM »

damn that was quick...............................

hummbug · « **Reply #3 on:** August 26, 2009, 03:11:29 AM »

I have no excuse....

http://lovecycles.blogspot.com/2009/04/drag-bike-4-sale.html

Ecosse · « **Reply #4 on:** August 26, 2009, 12:42:28 PM »

cool blog. i wonder if those choppers share the same wheel or if it's a trick of the eye.

nice dragger btw.

MRieck · « **Reply #5 on:** August 26, 2009, 02:04:56 PM »

Quote from: Ecosse on August 26, 2009, 12:42:28 PM

cool blog. i wonder if those choppers share the same wheel or if it's a trick of the eye.

nice dragger btw.

They are sharing the same wheel.....I have that magazine.

NitroHunter · « **Reply #6 on:** August 26, 2009, 02:51:26 PM »

Just looking at that laydown bike brings back a painful memory.

In the early '80's, I rode a 1080 injected alky laydown (Spiderman in Seattle) ONCE, foot shifted D&K frame (like the one in the pics) was a little long for me as I was used to my air shifted sit-up bike. I was all kinds of stretched out, but could reach all the controls.
I revved it up, dropped the hammer - and the front wheel jumped strait up, causing the backbone tube to smack me in the chest, knocking the wind out of me. At that point the wheelie bars made contact and the bike shot forward, causing a 'very sudden and rather abrupt' contact between my crotch and that un-padded aluminum seat.

It made me forget all about not being able to breathe.
And if that wasn't bad enough...
I promptly repeated the process in 2nd gear. Doh!!!
I coasted to the shutdown area and made Spiderman ride his own damn bike back.

BLUE71TURBO · « **Reply #7 on:** August 26, 2009, 08:32:21 PM »

That old laydown dragbike was on ebay not to long ago. I believe no one bid on it. The seller stated that the frame was
aluminum.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #8 on:** August 26, 2009, 08:54:48 PM »

NitroHunter that was hilarious,bet Spiderman couldn't quit laughing!

,Video?

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Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #9 on:** August 26, 2009, 09:11:58 PM »

Who's Spiderman, I guess you're not talking about the super hero?

Sam. $:-\$

BLUE71TURBO · « **Reply #10 on:** August 26, 2009, 09:27:04 PM »

I think he might be talking about this guy.....http://www.dragbike.com/dbnews/anmviewer.asp?a=4704&z=9

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #11 on:** August 26, 2009, 09:39:20 PM »

Oh!!!!!.....that Spiderman

I was at half track on the otherside for this, the Final at Valdosta last year against Korry Hogan. Enjoy

Sam.

hummbug · « **Reply #12 on:** August 26, 2009, 10:15:04 PM »

http://bubblevisor.blogspot.com

speaking of blogs, this one is good for pics and a little inspiration.

NitroHunter · « **Reply #13 on:** August 27, 2009, 07:49:32 AM »

Bill 'Spiderman' Carlson in Seattle still has that hilborn injected laydown SOHC, it supposedly is one of the few 'real' RC / Byron built bikes. It was a former A/Fuel (injected nitro) that ran 9.35 back in the days when that was hauling... now runs methanol. I'll try and get him to post in with pics sometime.

I don't think Larry 'Spiderman' Mcbride would let me ride HIS bike...

Got to see many fuel bikes back when I was a FC crew guy on the road, NHRA had exhibition runs at national events.
Don't think I am cut out for a lap on one!

medic09 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 27, 2009, 06:04:04 PM »

Nitro, that was a great tale! But you also cured me of any lingering desire to ride a drag bike.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #15 on:** August 27, 2009, 06:09:37 PM »

Sofftie

BLUE71TURBO · « **Reply #16 on:** August 27, 2009, 07:03:54 PM »

Let's see, umm.....One of mike's stage3 heads, big block, 1200cc 12.5 to 1 comp, my hilborn injection setup, A.R.D.
magneto, and some alcohol. Yep! That would be some fun !

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #17 on:** August 27, 2009, 07:16:43 PM »

BT, This was the team where I got into drag racing in the mid 60s.
Check out the first video next to the black and white picture at the top of the page.
Two faced was the 3rd fastest bike in Europe at the time.

http://www.twofaced.f9.co.uk/twofaced.html

Sam.

BLUE71TURBO · « **Reply #18 on:** August 27, 2009, 07:32:25 PM »

THAT IS BAD A$$ BROTHER !!

I really dig that vintage footage of old drag days. Here is a picture of an old friend of mine back in 1979 with a kawi 1200cc blown and injected on alcohol. Damn thing was LOUD ! Ran really good to, but was ugly !

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #19 on:** August 27, 2009, 07:39:53 PM »

It don't mater what it looks like as long as it's fast,...take me for example

Sam.

BLUE71TURBO · « **Reply #20 on:** August 27, 2009, 07:42:26 PM »

Now SAM, Is that YOU talking or your WIFE !!

;

Ecosse · « **Reply #21 on:** August 27, 2009, 07:57:58 PM »

Quote from: BLUE71TURBO on August 27, 2009, 07:32:25 PM

THAT IS BAD A$$ BROTHER !! I really dig that vintage footage of old drag days. Here is a picture of an old friend of mine back in 1979 with a kawi 1200cc blown and injected on alcohol. Damn thing was LOUD ! Ran really good to, but was ugly !

looks pure evil. i like it.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #22 on:** August 27, 2009, 08:04:44 PM »

Quote from: BLUE71TURBO on August 27, 2009, 07:42:26 PM

Now SAM, Is that YOU talking or your WIFE !! ;

WIFE

no thank you

Sam.

BLUE71TURBO · « **Reply #23 on:** August 27, 2009, 08:12:48 PM »

I knew you were smarter than that !!

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #24 on:** August 27, 2009, 08:29:03 PM »

I can't afford to race, and have a wife

Sam.

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Author Topic: 750 Drag Bike (Read 8886 times)