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Offline turboguzzi

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Re: Building an endurance engine
« Reply #75 on: March 30, 2010, 10:59:36 AM »
Do you have all the parts you need, I can see quite a few missing :)

If its the original honda disc, then its stainless steel, didnt they teach you that in the university?  ;)

And did you send the photos to Montanari to get your bike card?

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Re: Building an endurance engine
« Reply #76 on: March 30, 2010, 02:34:09 PM »
Quote from: turboguzzi on March 30, 2010, 10:59:36 AM
Do you have all the parts you need, I can see quite a few missing :)

If its the original honda disc, then its stainless steel, didnt they teach you that in the university?  ;)

And did you send the photos to Montanari to get your bike card?

TG





Thanks...the problem is that they teach me too well that at university! So sometimes I'm full of doubt about materials,that the only thing that will reassure me is to take a piece of it and analyzing at the microscope to see it's grain structure... ::)

Yes, sent the picture this morning (it was the last day, just in time)
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Re: Building an endurance engine
« Reply #77 on: March 31, 2010, 07:50:30 AM »
You sent him THAT picture?.....

I'd say it's sitting a bit low  ;)

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Re: Building an endurance engine
« Reply #78 on: April 01, 2010, 02:58:46 PM »
Quote from: turboguzzi on March 31, 2010, 07:50:30 AM
You sent him THAT picture?.....

I'd say it's sitting a bit low  ;)



It's just to start the burocracy machine, I will give him the pictures as soon as it's finisched.
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Re: Building an endurance engine
« Reply #79 on: April 02, 2010, 03:23:19 AM »
Quote from: livefast_dieold on April 01, 2010, 02:58:46 PM
Quote from: turboguzzi on March 31, 2010, 07:50:30 AM
You sent him THAT picture?.....

I'd say it's sitting a bit low  ;)



It's just to start the burocracy machine, I will give him the pictures as soon as it's finisched.

OK, let me know if you need anything. I'll be down in Adria Friday afternoon,

And dont forget that some very fine race bikes have been finished the day before the race at the track!.  There'll be a bunch of people that could help you there, me included.

Good luck!

TG
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Re: Building an endurance engine
« Reply #80 on: April 02, 2010, 04:50:21 AM »
I am really keen to see how this turns out and if you can make it by the 10th (I hope so!). Please take some photos at the track!!! (you included TG ;)).

Good luck!!
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Re: Building an endurance engine
« Reply #81 on: April 07, 2010, 06:10:04 PM »
Working hard. Tomorrow will be ready to fire it up. Fingers crossed!!!

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Re: Building an endurance engine
« Reply #82 on: April 07, 2010, 06:17:33 PM »
Good luck.
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Re: Building an endurance engine
« Reply #83 on: April 07, 2010, 10:54:10 PM »
Figa!
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« Reply #84 on: April 07, 2010, 11:39:03 PM »
Looking real good Ric, good luck on your first outing.

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Re: Building an endurance engine
« Reply #85 on: April 08, 2010, 12:49:36 AM »
looking real good, Riccardo. Cannot wait to see the finished bike.

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Re: Building an endurance engine
« Reply #86 on: April 08, 2010, 04:18:16 AM »
IT'S ALIVE  ;D

and sound great too.
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« Reply #87 on: April 08, 2010, 04:36:14 AM »
Congrats! nothing like the joy when it first starts after all the crazy stuff you've done to the motor  :)

Mine's been fired up today too.

Ric, try to be there friday evening so that you can do a free session early Satruday morning. They have a very full program for this weekend and I believe that qualifying will start right after lunch.


Good luck

TG

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Re: Building an endurance engine
« Reply #88 on: April 08, 2010, 04:39:47 AM »
I live an hour and a half away from the track, I'll wake up early saturday morning, no prob  ;D
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« Reply #89 on: April 08, 2010, 04:41:01 AM »
Well done!! Now go race!  ;D

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Re: Building an endurance engine
« Reply #90 on: April 08, 2010, 04:50:20 AM »
Have a good weekend boys.
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« Reply #91 on: April 08, 2010, 05:08:26 AM »
And bring back some pic's. Good luck to you both, this weekend!
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Re: Building an endurance engine
« Reply #92 on: April 08, 2010, 05:59:10 AM »
well, the engine is running but so far:

-battery is not charging,
- still waiting the tyres to arrive,
-have to install brakes.

 ::)
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Re: Building an endurance engine
« Reply #93 on: April 08, 2010, 06:27:43 AM »
Quote from: livefast_dieold on April 08, 2010, 05:59:10 AM
well, the engine is running but so far:

-battery is not charging,
- still waiting the tyres to arrive,
-have to install brakes.

 ::)

Brakes slow you down, you dont need no stinking brakes!

Got here a new Conti TKV11 90/90-18 that I took just in case I couldnt find race avons, 70 euros new, its yours for 50.... ;)

Quite few people do endurance with total loss ignition, switching batteries at pit stops.

If you are running a good electronic ignition, a 10-12 Ah battery should give you two-three hours of running = one battery change in 4 hours race. Just remeber to use the kick start, not the electric one  :)

TG
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Re: Building an endurance engine
« Reply #94 on: April 08, 2010, 07:05:22 AM »
Quote from: turboguzzi on April 08, 2010, 06:27:43 AM
Quote from: livefast_dieold on April 08, 2010, 05:59:10 AM
well, the engine is running but so far:

-battery is not charging,
- still waiting the tyres to arrive,
-have to install brakes.

 ::)

Brakes slow you down, you dont need no stinking brakes!

Got here a new Conti TKV11 90/90-18 that I took just in case I couldnt find race avons, 70 euros new, its yours for 50.... ;)

Quite few people do endurance with total loss ignition, switching batteries at pit stops.

If you are running a good electronic ignition, a 10-12 Ah battery should give you two-three hours of running = one battery change in 4 hours race. Just remeber to use the kick start, not the electric one  :)

TG

good to know!!!

Tyres just arrive, I'm tring the heidenau.
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Re: Building an endurance engine
« Reply #95 on: April 08, 2010, 12:03:52 PM »
Very nice looking bike.
I hope it runs at it looks.
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Re: Building an endurance engine
« Reply #96 on: April 08, 2010, 01:56:30 PM »
Ok, BIG problem. This afternoon I went installing the tyres, but the guy at the shop wasn't able to install the 130 mm tyre I ordered. Turns out the rear rim (which is an aluminium cast, made in the '70 by OZ) is for a 500 four, not 750.
Now I put on a 3.50 tyre (110 mm), the original size for a 500, how about racing with it? Or is it too dangerous?
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Re: Building an endurance engine
« Reply #97 on: April 08, 2010, 02:11:41 PM »
Quote from: livefast_dieold on April 08, 2010, 01:56:30 PM
Ok, BIG problem. This afternoon I went installing the tyres, but the guy at the shop wasn't able to install the 130 mm tyre I ordered. Turns out the rear rim (which is an aluminium cast, made in the '70 by OZ) is for a 500 four, not 750.
Now I put on a 3.50 tyre (110 mm), the original size for a 500, how about racing with it? Or is it too dangerous?
You know I can't really address your question. But I just remember the skinny-a-s tires that Mike Hailwood ran on and always thought no matter how much tire or technology I had under me, I could never beat him.
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Re: Building an endurance engine
« Reply #98 on: April 08, 2010, 02:47:55 PM »
Quote from: livefast_dieold on April 08, 2010, 01:56:30 PM
Ok, BIG problem. This afternoon I went installing the tyres, but the guy at the shop wasn't able to install the 130 mm tyre I ordered. Turns out the rear rim (which is an aluminium cast, made in the '70 by OZ) is for a 500 four, not 750.
Now I put on a 3.50 tyre (110 mm), the original size for a 500, how about racing with it? Or is it too dangerous?

Not a real problem, certainly not in Adria which is quite a slow track. Actually it might good and help make the bike more flickable, seriously.

Wouldnt worry too much.

Regardless, next time remember that before ordering tires, you should check your rim widths  ;)

Last thing, (but might be too late) the Avon Racing AM23 130/650-18 "cantilever" is designed to work with narrow rims, even 2.15 accoridng to the specs. You might be in luck and find one to fit in Adria. It's expensive but it might be your only solution for a good rear tire on your narrow rim.

http://www.avonracing.com/club_page.aspx   
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Re: Building an endurance engine
« Reply #99 on: April 08, 2010, 03:07:19 PM »
Well, the rods are a weak link in the Honda Fours.  I doubt you can take the stockers over 836cc.  Otherwise, you need to have them shot-peened or else speak with the good people at Carillo.  And the chain primary drive is another weak spot. 
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