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Thepup
| | Posted on Friday, March 17, 2006 - 07:39 pm: | 
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I have a question,Why were they not able to get a part from the factory in time for the debut of the XBRR,racing in the biggest race of the year?Doesn't sound to good to me. |
Imonabuss
| | Posted on Friday, March 17, 2006 - 07:50 pm: |
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What are you talking about, pup? Your question doesn't make sense. I don't see anything about parts not being available. |
Thepup
| | Posted on Friday, March 17, 2006 - 07:58 pm: |
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"He also mentioned that the timing wheel on McWilliams' bike was a one-off custom piece made by laser cutting because the factory replacement part couldn't be delivered in time. The laser cutting process produced a sharp corner which lead to fatigue failure at this point. The factory part wouldn't have had a problem."Do a little reading,then my question will make sense. |
Diablobrian
| | Posted on Friday, March 17, 2006 - 08:42 pm: |
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The vendors had not delivered those parts yet. At least that's what I was told. |
Imonabuss
| | Posted on Friday, March 17, 2006 - 09:24 pm: |
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Aaah, that's the problem. I have read all the threads, and what was originally said was this, I think. The correct timing wheel that the factory had designed had not come from the supplier, so the factory had to get a handful of special parts laser cut in order to get the bikes to Daytona. |
S2pengy
| | Posted on Friday, March 17, 2006 - 09:47 pm: |
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XBRR on display at the Cobb Galleria Cycle World show this weekend for those near Atlanta |
Brucelee
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 11:39 am: |
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I don't know why the Buell team needs to worry about clutches, Rocket is on the case! |
Captpete
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 12:05 pm: |
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Sounds to me like you're on Rocket's case!
Don't you have something better to do? |
Brucelee
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 02:21 pm: |
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"Sounds to me like you're on Rocket's case! "
Well, one reaps what one sows! Rocket has been VERY vocal about how much better he COULD do than the Buell racing team. I am simply for taking him up on his generous offer to design and produce a superior clutch for our team Buell!
"Don't you have something better to do?"
One could ask you the same question. I think Rocket can defend himself quite nicely thank you! |
Captpete
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 03:51 pm: |
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I am simply for taking him up on his generous offer to design and produce a superior clutch for our team Buell!
No you're not. You just took a cheap shot at him on a thread in which he hasn't even posted.
And my post was not in his defense. It was exactly what it seemed: don't you have better things to do with your time than taking cheap shots like that? |
Brucelee
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 03:57 pm: |
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"don't you have better things to do with your time than taking cheap shots like that?"
don't you have anything better to do than criticize my posts? If you don't like them, move on.
Rocket can MORE than take care of himself.
He gives, he gets! It is his Karma. |
Rocketman
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 04:59 pm: |
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Well, one reaps what one sows! Rocket has been VERY vocal about how much better he COULD do than the Buell racing team.
You need reading lessons Bruce. I offered my more than capable services for a price. What makes you think I can't deliver?
As for Buell, when any manufacturer goes racing they are REAPING WHAT THEY SOW. So, live by the sword - die by the sword.
Rocket |
Brucelee
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 05:14 pm: |
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"You need reading lessons Bruce. I offered my more than capable services for a price. What makes you think I can't deliver"
It is not what I think that matters here R-man, but those of the Buell race team. If you can convince them to buy a clutch from you, I would be the first one to stand up and salute you.
Actually, that would be pretty cool. Who has the Buell race team email address?
Anon? |
Anonymous
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 05:24 pm: |
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Buell's address is easy to find. If Mr Know-it-all can convince Buell with his detailed resume that his experience in slipper clutch work is superior to that of FCC and STM and HM, all of whom have tried and failed so far on the XBRR, I am sure they will sign him right up. |
Buellistic
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 05:43 pm: |
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What about the SLIPER CLUTCH set up Mert Lawwill came up with for the KRTT's(for road racing) ???
This was with basially stock "R" parts !!!
(Message edited by buellistic on March 18, 2006) |
Anonymous
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 05:49 pm: |
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Not even close, those were for less than half the horsepower. They wouldn't even work at 100HP. |
Cluckcluckpush
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 05:50 pm: |
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how much torque did the KRTT's have? my understanding is higher torque is harder on slipper clutches? |
Anonymous
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 06:45 pm: |
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XBRR has much, much more torque, but HP counts too on clutches especially when slipping because it adds to the heat that needs to be rejected. |
Buellistic
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 07:03 pm: |
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Anonyous:
What about adapting a big twin clutch ???
Oil cooler for trans fluid and a small pump ???
(Message edited by buellistic on March 18, 2006) |
Percyco
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 07:32 pm: |
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Bruce has a long history of being somewhat of a "Richard". Seems to be sort of a unhappy feller
Cheers! |
Rocketman
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 07:48 pm: |
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I'd like to see the STM unit that didn't work.
Did STM adapt a Ducati clutch specially for you, or did you adapt one of STM's for yourselves?
Bet you don't answer these question either.
I find it hard to believe STM would go to the lengths of a special build for the XBRR, and have it fail.
As for me, my talents don't get to building slipper clutches, but obviously yours don't either. The difference is between me and you though, if I were in your position I'd have made absolutely certain, especially so knowing how high the toque is on the XBRR, that I'd have had that detail well covered by having the problem sorted well before I went racing at such a huge home market event. Hey but that's just me.
Whilst you continue to pull me to pieces simply because I offered some criticism of Buells 200 effort, I have an incline that you're kicking yourself really. You know you could have got McWilliams to the finish, and I've hit upon a sore point.
Tell me anon, how long before you run away from this thread like you do most others when I rattle your cage? Would that be after you've chucked enough personal insults my way, or you've run out of excuses?
Rocket |
Captpete
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 07:49 pm: |
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Once again, I'm no expert, but what I read into those posts above is that this RR engine is one strong mutha!
(Any chance at a peek at the dyno sheet? ??
OK, that's asking for just a little too much... I know.)
For me, the future is now even more exciting. |
Buellistic
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 08:09 pm: |
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Anonymous:
The word is "IMPROVISE" and quick !!!
(Message edited by buellistic on March 18, 2006) |
Brucelee
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 08:13 pm: |
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"Bruce has a long history of being somewhat of a "Richard". Seems to be sort of a unhappy feller "
Happy as a clam! |
Captpete
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 08:19 pm: |
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I guess so, Percyco. Sounds like he's got some serious issues.
Oh, well. I'm done. My mama was always right, and she told me to never argue with a crazy man. |
Rocketman
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 08:20 pm: |
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I love oysters. Tabasco finishes them off nicely, but one would expect no less from a hot Pepper 
Have a cool weekend Bruce 
Rocket |
Court
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 08:59 pm: |
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Ya gotta love the internet |
Rocketman
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 10:10 pm: |
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Yep, takes big trousers to fill it, and yours seem to fit so well, sage.
Rocket |
Anonymous
| | Posted on Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 12:21 am: |
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Rocket,
Yep, so far the special STM clutches that they have custom made have failed, as have all other brands. And since not having a slipper clutch is not why Jeremy DNF'd, I have no idea why you are babbling. You certainly love to hear yourself talk.
We "could have" gotten Jeremy to the finish? What kind of ridiculous statement is that? If we could have we would have.
Now while you rant on about your prowess and our stupidity, those of us who do rather than talk will get on about our business. So, guess we'll just have to "run away". |
Peter
| | Posted on Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 02:12 am: |
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quote:The difference is between me and you though, if I were in your position I'd have made absolutely certain, especially so knowing how high the toque is on the XBRR, that I'd have had that detail well covered by having the problem sorted well before I went racing at such a huge home market event. Hey but that's just me.
Um Rocket, my friend. Your carbon wheel died because you had your belt too tight. That's not a good indication of attention to detail...
Just build your slipper clutch for the Buell.
I bet if it works, not only will you get paid extremely well for it, you'll be glorified for eternity, and ain't that what this is all about?  |
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