| Author | Message | ||
     Davegess |
I strive to have my sh*t together when I roll it off the trailer  That is one of the finest bits of understatement I have seen in a long time!!!! | ||
| Court |
Right up there with. . . "the Pope is a pretty religous guy" | ||
| Buelliedan |
Or how about: Erik likes to think outside the box  | ||
| Aaron |
Uh, I dunno guys, striving and achieving are two different things. Witness the first passes last year for both the RR and the Blast ... I had both WAY too rich ... that was easily corrected and both bikes set new records, but neither bike really achieved it's potential due to other mistakes I made (vacuum leak on the RR and lack of a rev limiter on the Blast). Sigh. You work hard, you test, you work hard some more, and something slips by. Seamlessly perfect performances like we had in '00 are hard to come by. But, tell you what, I know and have always known racers who thrash the night before a race putting their motor together. Or even do it at the event. I just can't operate that way, doesn't work for me. | ||
| Sarodude |
Aaron- My buddy does that same morning type of thrashing. I had volunteered to support his racing for an ENTIRE STINKIN' SEASON if he'd just show up with a kart that only needed fuel. He couldn't do it and lost a FREE TRACK SLAVE FOR A YEAR. I can't handle the last minute stuff. I'm gonna try super-hard to be at the salt this year. Loli and I will just pack the crap outta (or onto!) the big bike and hopefully be there to be the waterboy or something... -Saro | ||
| Blake |
Not going to divulge details eh? Closing out the front wheel, if legal, would be a significant factor. I'll leave it at that. Sounds like you've got everything covered. Do let me know though if you need any ME type help. | ||
| Court |
. . . . hopefully be there to be the waterboy or something... Saro: we can put you to veyr good use! | ||
| Aaron |
"Not going to divulge details eh?" You got it! BTW, Front wheel must be cross ventilated and the fender can't cover more than the top half of the wheel. Saro: be there! And hey, if your bike can do 130, you'll have something to do! | ||
| Blake |
Do a couple holes count for cross ventilated? By that criteria a solid disk wheel like on a Fatboy wouldn't qualify. | ||
| Xgecko |
if Saro's blast can do 130 I want to know how | ||
| S2pengy |
Aaron No mention of the new motor has been made... Is this the same mill that was at the homecoming shootout a couple years back with the dual carbs???? | ||
| Aaron |
Blake: 25% of the nominal rim circle area has to be open. Wheel discs are not permitted. Todd: no, this is a motor that Cycle-Rama built up for road racing. I acquired it this spring. It's now undergoing a transformation to a land speed motor. | ||
| Sarodude |
I wanna know how my Blast does 130 too! -Saro | ||
| Aaron |
Nitrous Oxide! | ||
| Xgecko |
Aaron, is that a hint as to what you have planned for Suzy???? | ||
| Doncasto |
Xgecko wrote: >Aaron, is that a hint as to what you have planned for Suzy???? I sure hope not! Although it might be something to see Susan all giggly and semi-anesthetized - quiet and reserved person that she is . . . Oh, he musta meant for Susan's Blast. Nevermind . . .  Don | ||
| Aaron |
No, I don't have nitrous plans for the Blast, at least not this year. I might put it on this bike, though ...   The rider's view. You wouldn't believe how much wiring that nitrous system takes. It takes days to wire it up. 7 relays altogether. Lots of interlocks, and qualifying signals with other signals to make it foolproof (can't activate without arm, can't arm without fuel pump, no fuel pump unless solenoid valve is open, plus purge solenoid, automatic retard circuit, controller bypass circuitry, etc etc). Got it all done today. Okay, Pammy, I'm ready for the motor! | ||
| Aaron |
Here's one more:  The bodywork is fitted, now I just gotta put all that mechanical stuff in there. Actually, I'll be using a different pair of fairing lowers, they'll require some mods. Swingarm lengthening should be done soon, doing 4" over to help hold the front end down, front end lift is a problem at these speeds. | ||
| Xgecko |
Aaron all I have to say is DAMN those are big gas bottles | ||
| Court |
Aaron, that is some beautiful workmanship and packaging. How about a close up of the dash so we can read the labels....I want to fantasize about piloting that baby! | ||
| Aaron |
Tony, the picture makes'em look bigger than they are, they're standard 4" by 12" or so, 2.5lbs each. That *should* be enough, but I may try to squeeze another bottle onto the bike directly in front of rear wheel, we'll see after the whole motor/rear wheel assembly is in there. Court: nah, my workmanship ain't that great, fabrication has never been my strong suit. Labels? Oh, I stuck a few private/inspirational messages in there for Richard. A common practice/old tradition in race cars. You need to come to the event if you want to read them! | ||
| Sarodude |
If anyone is planning on running an XB9R at Bonneville, I have a nugget for you... Per EB - the XB's ECU keeps close tabs on head temp. The bike regularly pulls to around 135 mph (not sure of the revs). If you sit there and the motor starts to get too warm, the ECU richens the mix. The resultant power drop gets you down around 7100 or 7200 RPM. Low 130's I think. Don't know if this matters to anyone... Don't quote me on the numbers, either, though they should be in the ballpark. -Saro | ||
| Mikej |
So, it will be ice bags in the air box then, eh? Get ready to run, pull out the ice bags, pop on the cover, hit the starter and go. | ||
| Roc |
What is the timeline like for signing up to race, paying fees, and the like? I think about a half dozen Buellers from the NW will be going to watch and run in the clubs. | ||
| Court |
Roc: Your entry should be completed as soon as possible. For all the forms and information go to the www.teamelves.com website, go to the links and check out the USFRA site. If, after checking that out, you still have questions, come on back and we'll sort them out. Be sure to give attention to the medical requirements and what you need in terms of gear. Be aware that there are differing requirements for RECORD RUNS than for the 130MPH and 150MPH Clubs. Also...info on rooms and local logistics can be found on the TEAM ELVES website. Don't wait too long for rooms  Eager to have you join us! Court | ||
| Rattler |
Their is no timeline really other than entry fee's go up after July 15th from $275.00 to $350.00. This is for for normal land speed racing vehicles....130 & 150 vehicles fee's are slightly less I believe. You can register & fill out medical forms the day you arrive if you want...it just costs more! Below is the latest newsletter from USFRA. http://www.saltflats.com/newsletters/newsjan02film2.pdf Dale A. | ||
| Grndskpr |
Here is my question, i am interested in coming out to the flats, however i am not sure if my bike can make the 130 mark, what do i need to do, keeping in mind i ride the bike as offten as i can, and dont want to go crazy, i realize the flats suck the power from a bike,and speends tend to be down, so what do i realistically need to do, we are going to try to finallize our plans soon, and would hate to make the trip and miss the mark sorry its a 98 S3T thanks ROger | ||
| Aaron |
Dyno tune it. If you're in the 80hp range, and you should be, you've got a good shot at 130, salt and weather conditions permitting. | ||
| Jssport |
Crim broke the 180 mark with Roadkill at Maxton this weekend. I rode it to 176 mph on my second of 3 runs. 3rd run I set a new open record at 8 mph. It's called sandbagging and it is legal at Maxton. This is a very fast bike, Metty's 88 inch race bike was fast but is definately a level up. Art and George Crim fixed the fuel delivery and venting problems and this bike just screams. I've been running stock looking sportsters and have been able to use my unique riding technique to finese a few extra mph out of all of them. My techique for "Roadkill" is to HOLD ON !! This bike just wants to GO GO GO.. Great results from the hard work of George and Art. We think are a few mph left in it and we'll try to do a little testing at the June meet at Maxton. 180 mph,.. very fast for a nekkid sportster. Some of our reginal club members got 132+mph out of a 883 with stock heads and pistons. N4's, K+N Buell filter in a stock hamcan, forward controls and normal bars (really), XR style seat, and a 1/4 fairing. They got over 125 mph without the fairing. Excellent results from Larry and Lee of SNART (Skinny No-Ass Race Team) Racing. Great effort for sure. They are now talking rearsets and clip-ons. We had over 50 people attending and supporting us. Big blow out party on Sat night, great weekend for all who attended. My new 80 inch project bike is coming along and should be ready for Bonneville. We are going to have great time there,.. again. Jim S | ||
| Court |
Wiser words, for a soul going 180+ MPH, I've never heard! CONGRATULATIONS from the world of Elves. Court |
