Author Topic: Sorcerer and Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe to be restored (Read 490880 times)

sorcerer · « **Reply #500 on:** March 03, 2012, 07:38:49 PM »

I saw that..thanks....between both bikes...can't get enough input and communication to the players out there. Of course this site is the center of the universe on knowledge about these motors and the history of the bikes themselves.

My Dad and I have marveled at the accuracy of some issues neither one of us could recall.

Mr. Benton was kind enough to share two very important magazine articles (actually entire mags)...that quite honestly provided a "quick fix" on some must know info for our rebuilds. I'll return these once I glean the details that Cook Neilson so eloquently documented....and then there was the coverage of Bowling Green in there also (Cycle, Sep 74) ..our first TF outing...the "shot heard round the world" a very appropriate analogy. Our Top Gas bike that TV rode, put a half second and 15 mph on the rest of the field...that class would be owned by RC Eng for the next two years and unfortunately kept a lot of riders at home until Terry switched over to Pro Stock.

We were all lucky to be there that day and witness a paradigm shift in the sport that, to this day, can trace its roots to that Father's Day in June of 74.

RCJr

sorcerer · « **Reply #501 on:** March 03, 2012, 07:41:26 PM »

Quote from: BLUE71TURBO on March 03, 2012, 07:06:57 PM

Hey JR. I have been contacted by a member over at DRAGBIKE.COM that say's he's pretty sure that he has a complete CERIANI front end stashed in his garage. He's gonna check and let me know ,so if your deal falls through we might have another one in the works.

Please work this...my deal is quite pricey.

and I have a few days.

Jr.

BLUE71TURBO · « **Reply #502 on:** March 03, 2012, 08:06:11 PM »

No problem.

I already asked him to drag the front end out and double check to make sure it's the right front end. I also asked how much he want's for it. Just waiting for his reply.

ivanhoew · « **Reply #503 on:** March 04, 2012, 02:04:26 AM »

this thread is loaded to the gills with honest intent ,enthusiasm and a sense of brotherhood . i feel priveliged to be able to watch it happen .
i have a old supermono racer in the garden ,and already checked it for forks , but i think they are tz250. if they had been the right ones i would have sent them buckshee!

regards
robert

sorcerer · « **Reply #504 on:** March 04, 2012, 12:05:07 PM »

Quote from: ivanhoew on March 04, 2012, 02:04:26 AM

this thread is loaded to the gills with honest intent ,enthusiasm and a sense of brotherhood . i feel priveliged to be able to watch it happen .
i have a old supermono racer in the garden ,and already checked it for forks , but i think they are tz250. if they had been the right ones i would have sent them buckshee!

regards
robert

Very true Robert...I have decided to use this thread as our "diary" of what is taking place and answer any historical questions I can...It's a blast from the past for me and something most people would not find interest in. Yes sir, I have found a home to discuss what has been held private for over 30yrs, and the participants could not be more noble.

This group represents the character my Dad was seeking to reach with his outrageous machines. Intellects of speed...the forward thinkers.

Jr.

BLUE71TURBO · « **Reply #505 on:** March 04, 2012, 12:25:53 PM »

JR. , Don't forget the " CRAZY BA$TARD'S " !!

LOL !!

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #506 on:** March 04, 2012, 02:27:33 PM »

Russ, I think on the Internet a diary is called a blog, I'm pleased you have chosen this forum for your blog, let's face it, we love the SOHC Hondas and your dads bikes were the ulimate expression of the marque, we're honoured to be here for you.

Sam.

sorcerer · « **Reply #507 on:** March 04, 2012, 03:20:05 PM »

Upper left....new patch on my life time "War Jacket".

I'll need at least two more of those , one for each set of leathers.

Sam...so that' what a blog is...I need to get with the times ...as I go back in time!

RCjr

FuZZie · « **Reply #508 on:** March 04, 2012, 03:23:39 PM »

And it's the nicest looking patch on it too...

mick7504 · « **Reply #509 on:** March 04, 2012, 03:27:58 PM »

Quote from: SamCR750A on March 04, 2012, 02:27:33 PM

Russ, I think on the Internet a diary is called a blog, I'm pleased you have chosen this forum for your blog, let's face it, we love the SOHC Hondas and your dads bikes were the ulimate expression of the marque, we're honoured to be here for you.
Sam.

I'd like to reiterate Sam's words.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #510 on:** March 04, 2012, 03:36:56 PM »

And I did say WE, thanks Mick.

Sam.

HondaMan · « **Reply #511 on:** March 04, 2012, 03:53:52 PM »

I get all excited inside every time I see "RC" again!

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #512 on:** March 04, 2012, 05:07:05 PM »

The ulitimate Mr Hondaman getting excited,

if he can get excited.........so can you....come on people, dig deep.

Sam.

sorcerer · « **Reply #513 on:** March 04, 2012, 06:53:23 PM »

Quote from: HondaMan on March 04, 2012, 03:53:52 PM

I get all excited inside every time I see "RC" again!

Nice site and that book looks like a must have for the restorer.

My bucket list (now this may be sacrilege to some) includes a copy of my Dad's Rickman framed, Cobra motored cafe bike that he would terrorize the hills of west LA with. He wore his race jacket with his name across the shoulders (before he could afford two jackets) and every hot bike on the street would give him a go. Could not stop at a light without this...almost guaranteed. One of two things would happen...he would either slice the light and leave them sitting or worse..sandbag the light and blow by them in 60 feet. I was riding home from work one night ,on the back, when this happened...two up and still blew by...very cool. Even the company Van drew stoplighters...I got a lot of tree practice that way while on permit no less. I had my Dad in the passenger seat once and forgot he was there and cut a light that got the keys removed for a while...lol. The Van had Assassin painted on the front (in reverse...so you could read it in your rear view) and world's quickest Honda all over it...what was a 16 yr old gonna do with that!?

Jr.

cbr954 · « **Reply #514 on:** March 04, 2012, 07:26:45 PM »

Thats just plain awsome! My dad would do the same thing with his Cobra motored bike. Said nothing around could match it.

736cc · « **Reply #515 on:** March 04, 2012, 07:39:22 PM »

Reading here about what it was like street-racing back in the day in in LA, allow me to re-tell a good story an old friend of mine, the late Jack O'Malley (founder of Orient Express) shared w/ me about street-racing in NYC during that same golden time in the early 70's.
Cross Bay Boulevard and Connecting Highways in Queens was the scene where serious down and dirty street racing was it. Run what you brung, and back it up w/ cash. When Jack was just starting Orient Express circa 1973, he built some sick motors and he whipped everybody w/ his CB750 and Z1 specials. At the end of the night and all bets were being paid-up, he'd hand everybody back their money and say "Instead of me taking your money tonight, bring the cash down to my shop tomorrow and I'll build you a FASTER motor than I just beat you with." And they ALL did just that, (and ALL their friends, too), and Orient Express went from a being a small speed shop in Freeport to became the East Coast's racing empire.
Russ Collins and Jack O'Malley no doubt met in some epic national drag races.

BLUE71TURBO · « **Reply #516 on:** March 04, 2012, 08:02:46 PM »

Quote from: Retro Rocket on March 03, 2012, 07:28:22 PM

Jon, i have come to the conclusion that somehow you now live in this thread... Russ may have to charge you rent and put that towards the build...

Living here, naw.

Living a dream of being envolved in such a historic motorcycle event.... HELL YES !

I'm just trying my best to help out where i can.

I so want to find that Ceriani front end and i have a real nice lead. Just waiting for the guy to get back to me. I really hope it's not a bunch of bull $hit.

As for the rent, if i could afford it i would, but i figure i'm paying it forward spending alot of time helping to find those elusive parts out there.

LOL !

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #517 on:** March 05, 2012, 05:13:07 AM »

And the list grows on.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=102510.msg1146086#msg1146086

Sam.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #518 on:** March 05, 2012, 07:44:13 AM »

Seems like we have a set of forks thanks to Jon boys (blue71turbo) search.

I hope they are the right ones, I've asked for pics.

Sam.

BLUE71TURBO · « **Reply #519 on:** March 05, 2012, 08:58:49 AM »

Good new's ! I have received an email from my contact on the forks and he say's they are 35mm and are dusty. Like that matters.

Anyway he said he would send some pictures, so i'm waiting on those to confirm that we have struck gold.

I have sent him pictures of the exact front end that we are looking for so pray to the Motorcycle God's that this Ceriani front end is the correct one !

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #520 on:** March 05, 2012, 09:11:16 AM »

finger crossed Jon.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #521 on:** March 05, 2012, 10:36:41 AM »

Now that this project is rolling forward like that proverbial freight train perhaps we should discuss how the pit crew is appointed

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #522 on:** March 05, 2012, 11:35:34 AM »

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin on March 05, 2012, 10:36:41 AM

Now that this project is rolling forward like that proverbial freight train perhaps we should discuss how the pit crew is appointed

Two more today and two comming soon Jerry

Russ said you can be pit crew mate but you will have to wear a pink team shirt.

We will make the 20 mark and with a little luck the 25 that we wanted in the first place........ we ain't stopping nowhere

I wonder how many of us has Top Fuel experience

Sam.

NickO · « **Reply #523 on:** March 05, 2012, 11:51:33 AM »

I wonder how many of us has Top Fuel experience

Sam.

Does being able to drink eight pints of Stella without falling over count?

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #524 on:** March 05, 2012, 12:14:11 PM »

Hey Nick, I'm just celebrating our latest members with a relaxing pint of Boddingtons

Sam

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Author Topic: Sorcerer and Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe to be restored (Read 490880 times)