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« on: November 28, 2011, 04:47:30 AM »
As some of you may already know, Sam Green visited me and my racing team in Finland for the 2011 Finnish Championship finals.He brought us a whole lot of good luck and we all did quite well  ::)

After a few (or not so few) drinks I decided to make Sam an offer  :o
My brother has a 1983 GPz 750 and I'm rebuilding it for him this winter... so? I asked Sam if he would like to come over again in 2012 but this time bring his shiny white leathers and do what he does best: gardening  ;D (Sorry Sam, couldn't resist  ;) )
Plan is as follows: I rebuild the bike and Sam races it.Simple?

Here's the Kaw before I started the work:

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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2011, 06:04:22 AM »
Here's the same bike four years ago ridden by my brother.
It was his first time @ 1/4 mile.

Gpz 750 at Alastaro drag strip 2007
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2011, 07:31:01 AM »
13.69 @ 164kph.  8)

Sam. ;)
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2011, 09:06:27 AM »
Some of the goodies going in to replace the old worn crap.

Rebuilt ZX-9R forks:

GSX-R 750 swingarm:

VFR-800 3½" x 17" / CBR-900 5½" x 17" rims:
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2011, 09:36:28 AM »
Not only improving the looks and handling, all the internals are being worked on as well  ;)

Polished, balanced & shot peened rods with new OEM bolts: (Thanks Mike!)



APE cylinder studs & heavy duty headnuts and main bearing studs, thanks to Big Jay for selling me a set that isn't actually listed ;)


Already have a brand new Mike Rieck ported head waiting, Megacycle hardwelded cams + slotted sprockets, stock carbs with Dynojet stage III kit & K&N filters, FBG undercut transmission just to mention a few things ;)

Work in progress.

 Juha
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2011, 09:53:25 AM »
Quote from: SamCB750A on November 28, 2011, 07:31:01 AM
13.69 @ 164kph.  8)

Sam. ;)
I'm expecting a 2,5 second improvement  ::)

 Juha
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2011, 10:13:06 AM »
I like where this is going!
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2011, 11:18:29 AM »
Quote from: Greggo on November 28, 2011, 10:13:06 AM
I like where this is going!
Thanks! So does my brother, he said he wants Honda rims but other than that I can do what I want  ;D
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2011, 01:05:19 PM »
Quote from: Leino on November 28, 2011, 09:53:25 AM
Quote from: SamCB750A on November 28, 2011, 07:31:01 AM
13.69 @ 164kph.  8)

Sam. ;)
I'm expecting a 2,5 second improvement  ::)

 Juha

11.19 :o :o :o :o :o :o  are you trying to scare me ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  never been quicker than 12.559 ::) ::) ::) ::)  bring it on. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Sam. ;)
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2011, 01:10:39 PM »
Look at Sam. He's a hired gun.
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #10 on: November 28, 2011, 01:14:20 PM »
and I have a licence ::)

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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2011, 01:19:45 PM »
Quote from: SamCB750A on November 28, 2011, 01:05:19 PM
11.19 :o :o :o :o :o :o  are you trying to scare me ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  never been quicker than 12.559 ::) ::) ::) ::)  bring it on. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Sam. ;)
Actually I'd prefer 10.99 but settle for 11.19  ;D
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #12 on: November 28, 2011, 01:44:35 PM »
I'd settle for a 9.99 as my mate, a former top fuel rider from the 60s never managed it, would be nice to get there first. no way it would be done but we can dream.

My mate in 60s top fuel action, click on videos.

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

Sam. ;)
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #13 on: November 28, 2011, 01:47:41 PM »
Quote from: SamCB750A on November 28, 2011, 01:44:35 PM
I'd settle for a 9.99 as my mate, a former top fuel rider from the 60s never managed it, would be nice to get there first. no way it would be done but we can dream.

My mate in 60s top fuel action, click on videos.

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

Sam. ;)
Sam
 You know me well enough to understand your comment is just giving me ideas  ;D

 Juha
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #14 on: November 29, 2011, 02:21:49 AM »
Here's the exhaust I'm gonna fit on the bike. It came from an unknown 600cc(?).Titanium, very light and loud + cost only 50€  ;)
Needs some gentle cleaning but has no dents etc.
Propably gonna use the V&H downpipes that were on the bike, they need coating though, age is showing on them big time.




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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #15 on: November 29, 2011, 05:10:52 AM »
Quote from: SamCB750A on November 28, 2011, 01:44:35 PM
I'd settle for a 9.99 as my mate, a former top fuel rider from the 60s never managed it, would be nice to get there first. no way it would be done but we can dream.

Sam. ;)
Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to make him the first 9.99 second man.Sam Green will be that man.
Better than he was before... better, stronger, faster.

 Juha
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Re: GPz 750 or GSX-R 1100? / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #16 on: November 29, 2011, 11:08:47 AM »
A friend of mine called me today and offered Sam an option...
1246cc GSX-R 1100 is at your service if you want  ;)

 Juha
p.s. This is the best topic ever, I'm mostly talking to myself  ;D
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #17 on: November 29, 2011, 12:36:52 PM »
Have you been sniffing something. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Sam. ;)
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #18 on: November 29, 2011, 12:39:39 PM »
Quote from: SamCB750A on November 29, 2011, 12:36:52 PM
Have you been sniffing something. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Sam. ;)
A little VP109 just to keep myself focused  ::)
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #19 on: November 29, 2011, 01:32:23 PM »
Quote from: SamCB750A on November 28, 2011, 01:44:35 PM
I'd settle for a 9.99 as my mate, a former top fuel rider from the 60s never managed it, would be nice to get there first. no way it would be done but we can dream.

My mate in 60s top fuel action, click on videos.

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

Sam. ;)
Sam,9.99 can be done with a 600cc bike theses days.......and Jim's got one,ok maybe not the one you'd want to build.!
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #20 on: November 29, 2011, 06:09:58 PM »
Another great project in the works. I just love this stuff!!!!!!!!
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #21 on: November 30, 2011, 01:40:39 AM »
Quote from: bellcow54 on November 29, 2011, 01:32:23 PM
Sam,9.99 can be done with a 600cc bike theses days.......and Jim's got one,ok maybe not the one you'd want to build.!
Absolutely doable, depends on class rules etc. but not an easy task, at least in the class I race in, limited wheelbase, no bars, no airshifters etc. and this is the class Sam will be racing in when he comes over ;)

Different story over the pond though  8)
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #22 on: November 30, 2011, 02:10:55 AM »
Quote from: bellcow54 on November 29, 2011, 01:32:23 PM
Quote from: SamCB750A on November 28, 2011, 01:44:35 PM
I'd settle for a 9.99 as my mate, a former top fuel rider from the 60s never managed it, would be nice to get there first. no way it would be done but we can dream.

My mate in 60s top fuel action, click on videos.

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

Sam. ;)
Sam,9.99 can be done with a 600cc bike theses days.......and Jim's got one,ok maybe not the one you'd want to build.!

Billy, this is a mate of mine by the name of Alan Tinnion. He quite often drops into the 9s on this more or less stock R6. Seen here at the Houghton Tower 8th mile up hill sprint. ENJOY this little screamer.

Fastet Bike Hoghton Tower 2008

Sam. ;)
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #23 on: November 30, 2011, 02:25:00 AM »
Makes me want to try sprinting  ::)
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #24 on: November 30, 2011, 02:39:36 AM »
Quote from: dragracer on November 29, 2011, 06:09:58 PM
Another great project in the works. I just love this stuff!!!!!!!!
Thanks! I really hope this bike turns out right  ;D
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