Author Topic: CB750A Street ET bracket drag bike. A year to build it. (Read 620645 times)

jweeks · « **Reply #550 on:** February 25, 2011, 04:17:59 AM »

Sam,
I'm a little nervous about the european helmet. I'd call ahead and ask the question or bring a spare Snell approved one. I've run into too may "by the book" tech inspectors who don't want to make an out of the box decision. It's always good to give a little information at the start of tech inspection. " Hi, I'm Sam from England. This Hondamatic won't go in the 9's(6's in the 1/8th mile) nor go 120 mph. I have a drivers license from England" He/she/it will take a few moments to digest the information and then try to pass you off on the least experienced tech inspector. (Don't want the hassle of explaining to the tower about the guy in while going rounds!

)
I've been hassled for no competition license when getting my 10 second Hondamatic tech'd. Was warned that I wouldn't get a warning when I ran 9's - I'd just be thrown out. Didn't like it when I said that if I was the first in the world to go 9's on a Hondamatic I'd be overjoyed to be thrown out!

(I wasn't) Another time/another track I hurried to make the first time trial of the day and didn't connect the tether for the ignition shutoff to me. I had it tied up on the handlebar with nothing hanging down anywhere. The husband of the track manager stopped me from staging after my burnout. I quoted him the rulebook. I didn't get to make the run. Reconnected the tether to me and ran time trials. At the racers meeting after time trials, the track manager pulled out the rulebook and read the tether rule to everyone. She then stated that if you have the safety gear on the bike, you must run the safety gear as designed. 1/8th mile track. Yes, I took the tether off of the bike for eliminations that day. (Won the event.)
Moral: It's always better to co-operate with track officials than to butt heads with them. I survived my younger/dumber days (barely

)

JW

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #551 on:** February 25, 2011, 04:50:20 AM »

I have already called ahead, just waiting for America to wake up.

I PMed Jason Miller early this morning to be on the safe side.

Sam.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #552 on:** February 25, 2011, 04:52:10 AM »

Quote from: Retro Rocket on February 24, 2011, 01:29:54 PM

Been following this from the start, its a real international effort. Great work guys and good luck to you Sam, hope you enjoy the trip....
Oh ...the bike looks awesome....

Mick

Thanks Mick, is it getting back to normal for you after the flooding?

Sam.

Jim F · « **Reply #553 on:** February 25, 2011, 05:12:49 AM »

Bill,

Just checked the video camera and its dead
been a few years sense we last used it
need to find an other source

I think we can use the web-cam or an something I can download to
make my smart phone a video camera

or call everyone on skype

Jim

popslady · « **Reply #554 on:** February 25, 2011, 05:49:24 AM »

THINK: My " TURTLE " RUNS 17.67 ET AT 77 MPH and I got every thing safety as a TOP GAS, KILL TETHER,BRAKES,CHAIN GUARD, BLANKET, FULL LEATHERS W/THUMB LOOP, SNELL-DOT 2010 HELMET ,NECK BRACE, RACE BOOTS AND GAUNTLET GLOVES. Asked why all the gear POPS ? My answer put on your leather jacket ,mechanic gloves,high top tennis shoe and EARNHART WRANGLER jeans and climb in the back of my pick-up truck and I will drive up to IS 70 West Bound AT 77 MPH I will signal you to jump out the back !!! The next sound you will hear is LIFE FLIGHT at a cost of $8200 for the short haul to the TRAMA UNIT at the BIG OSU [ OHIO STATE ] hosp. Sent many street racers,trick riders, Goldwingers either DOA or in TRAMA to this location. But what do I know about safety = got a wall full of adwards from 30 years in the HOOD DOING GOOD = BK911 FIREFIGHTER.... YOU MAKE THE CALL

IRON PONY in CENTRAL ,OHIO sell every safety gear I OWN and at below dealer cost !!!!!!! Got full zip around leathers [ top grade ] for $300 [ leather thumb loop sew in by me= firefighters design so when sliding your sleeve will not fold up your arm for much pain for years ] and full race boots high tops for $65, gauntlet gloves $50 Big web site.

Slow bikes like mine get hit from behind by out of control racer trying to run me down 10 sec and slower bikes and their coming on 600cc BAD BOYZ.

POPS BK911

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #555 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:13:30 AM »

Rich, let's hope you never get the chance to test how good the riding gear really is, ride safe mate.

Sam.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #556 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:58:04 AM »

Quote from: SamCB750A on February 25, 2011, 04:50:20 AM

I have already called ahead, just waiting for America to wake up.
I PMed Jason Miller early this morning to be on the safe side.

Sam.

Private Message
Subject: RE: UK helmet.
Sent: Today at 9:35am
Sent by: Jason Miller
Group: Moderator Group
RE: UK helmet. Add Buddy Delete Reply
We use the snell rating system here. Is it snell approved? If not yours might be equivalent to that and in that case you would be ok.

-- Previous Private Message --
Sent by : Sam Green
Sent : 25 February 2011 at 4:10am

Hi Jason, just a quicky, when I come over, will my English helmet get through you tech inspection?
The helmet meets all European standards and is approved by the ACU in UK and AMA in US for racing.

Regards Sam.

jweeks · « **Reply #557 on:** February 25, 2011, 09:12:09 AM »

Sam,
I'd use "the ACU was found to be as good as Snell by the AMA when I last raced here" line. There's a lot of opinions about how good the helmet inspections are vs how well they really protect your head. In the US they use Snell and or DOT rating systems. Really simply, the Snell specifications test for smaller object impacts against the helmet. The DOT test covers your head surviving a bigger impact. Snell testing covers every five years. You get a Snell sticker for 2000 that covers helmets made from 2000 to 2004. The Snell 2005 sticker covers helmets passing the tests made from 2005 to 2009. Snell 2010 is the most current version. Usually the Snell helmets have a fiber weave of Kevlar/Fiberglass/whatever is light for the shell. The DOT helmets usually are molded plastics without strengthening fibers in the outer shell. Yes, some helmets can meet both standards.
When you see me next, I'll bring my video camera. There will be no hiding the greatness of your riding skills.

JW

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #558 on:** February 25, 2011, 09:21:41 AM »

What greatness

dragracer · « **Reply #559 on:** February 25, 2011, 10:41:28 AM »

Page 70, IHRA 2011 Rule book under sportsman motorcycle.

Helmet:SN90 or newer, K 98, 2000 or SFI 31.2 or 31.2 mandatory.

Thats all they list as approved helmets.

Quote from: SamCB750A on February 25, 2011, 06:58:04 AM

Quote from: SamCB750A on February 25, 2011, 04:50:20 AM
I have already called ahead, just waiting for America to wake up.
I PMed Jason Miller early this morning to be on the safe side.

Sam.

Private Message
Subject: RE: UK helmet.
Sent: Today at 9:35am
Sent by: Jason Miller
Group: Moderator Group
RE: UK helmet. Add Buddy Delete Reply
We use the snell rating system here. Is it snell approved? If not yours might be equivalent to that and in that case you would be ok.

-- Previous Private Message --
Sent by : Sam Green
Sent : 25 February 2011 at 4:10am

Hi Jason, just a quicky, when I come over, will my English helmet get through you tech inspection?
The helmet meets all European standards and is approved by the ACU in UK and AMA in US for racing.

Regards Sam.

dragracer · « **Reply #560 on:** February 25, 2011, 10:48:51 AM »

Sam, check your PM"S.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #561 on:** February 25, 2011, 02:26:50 PM »

Quote from: MRieck on February 25, 2011, 01:38:02 PM

Just put a plastic bucket on your head Sam....nothing worth saving at your age.

Yeah,you'll look like the guy who pulled up @ Honda of Atlanta with a soupbucket attached with bungee cord!

,Bill.........Samauto time. ;)gotta go.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #562 on:** February 25, 2011, 04:28:01 PM »

Quote from: MRieck on February 25, 2011, 01:38:02 PM

Just put a plastic bucket on your head Sam....nothing worth saving at your age.

There's nothing inside worth saving Murphy, It's the dashing good looks I want to protect

Sam.

dragracer · « **Reply #563 on:** February 25, 2011, 05:52:24 PM »

Quote from: SamCB750A on February 25, 2011, 04:28:01 PM

Quote from: MRieck on February 25, 2011, 01:38:02 PM
Just put a plastic bucket on your head Sam....nothing worth saving at your age.

There's nothing inside worth saving Murphy, It's the dashing good looks I want to protect

Sam.

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In our neck of the woods, to dash means throw away, get rid of, chuck, dispose of, so does that mean your looks are fading away? Doesn sound like much left to protect- lol.

jweeks · « **Reply #564 on:** February 26, 2011, 03:40:21 AM »

Doesn't everyone "dash" to their bucket list?

JW

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #565 on:** February 26, 2011, 05:05:04 AM »

In the UK it means extremley good looking....but in my case, perhaps the American version is more appt.

Sam.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #566 on:** February 26, 2011, 05:24:08 AM »

Sam,as long as you dash thru the beam first without breaking out or red lighting,we don't care. ;)Bill

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #567 on:** February 27, 2011, 11:31:48 AM »

Video and audio when Big Jim gets home.Gotta fix oil leak @ tappet cap.and get proper seal on rear hydraulic T fitting.Gotta do some carb work still.Install petcock and tank(Pingel on the way).Couple of pics:

Bill @ work!

Better!

A surprise for Big Jim......If only Joey was still with us! :(Bill.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #568 on:** February 27, 2011, 01:29:31 PM »

Good going guys, hope Jim can post before I go to bed. Nice to see you in one of the pics instead of the tiger.

Nice pic of Joey, probably the 94 Senior event going by the Castrol paint scheme and the thin silencer on the RVF 750 Honda.

Sam.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #569 on:** February 27, 2011, 02:36:20 PM »

Hey Billy, I don't know if you noticed the view count but on Friday it was 20,697, It's now 21,146, there must be a lot more people than just me that are itching to hear this bike running, I'll give it another hour then I have to turn in, I'm whacked and have to be up early as I have a big day at work tomorrow.

Sam.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #570 on:** February 27, 2011, 02:47:38 PM »

Sam,hope Big Jim can do it(he had to go to his daughters cheerleading banquet).He also left his phone cord that connects to computer here.

His son (tech guru) will somehow make it work.I saw it,it's on his phone,I sure hope he can do it. ;)Sounds like inquiring minds want to see and hear also!

,Bill

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #571 on:** February 27, 2011, 03:03:47 PM »

How long has it run for in total Billy, the oil will need changing after 20 minutes.
This is Megacycles run in period to take the coating off of the cam, not sure if Murphy passed on this info. Skype me if you get this within half hour of post time.

Sam.

Jim F · « **Reply #572 on:** February 27, 2011, 06:42:38 PM »

Damn it I knew I left bills missing something
I can use my sons but cant do anything until the morning
Hes in bed with 2 trashcans next to him and I don't even want to get near his room

Sorry guys
and it does sound like a proper drag bike

Jim

Jim F · « **Reply #573 on:** February 28, 2011, 06:07:51 AM »

oh sorry guys but the free video that I down loaded wasn't what it seemed
you have to buy the full version to share

sorry for the tease.

Mike,
If hes in the bed with 2 hookers making that kind of sound from his bed room
I DON'T want to see the hookers

does the name RALF sound familiar? (With chunks)

just damn

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #574 on:** February 28, 2011, 06:11:01 AM »

Quote from: big-jim on February 28, 2011, 06:07:51 AM

oh sorry guys but the free video that I down loaded wasn't what it seemed
you have to buy the full version to share

sorry for the tease.

just damn

What does that mean Jim, can you not post ?

Sam.

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