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« on: January 19, 2012, 06:46:10 AM » |
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Hi....again
I would like my bike to sit as low as possible but as a first timer I would like advice as to what people think or know is a safe ground clearance to build to as I understand the salt is not as smooth as it might appear in films and photos.
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Peter
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« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2012, 09:24:17 AM » |
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Peter, we may need more info... solid or suspension on the rear.... We ran the gsxr about 1 to 2 inches with the suspension set hard and damping at maximum. Had over 180 lbs of ballast.... 380 if you count the rider  It lost a little bellypan paint when the crunchies were big |
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« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2012, 09:34:10 AM » |
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Apologies Stainless
Hard tailed frame with vintage Triumph Tele forks, so a couple of inches of movement up front. Based on a Triumph Thunderbird but lighter of course. Rider about 185 lbs
Peter
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« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2012, 09:55:04 AM » |
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Weight is your friend at Bonneville, be sure to bring along some bolt on ballast. Ballast = Traction
The numbers I gave you were for our partially streamlined bike. Bounce the forks rider mounted, leave yourself about an inch of clearance. The best bet is have a little adjustability, if the salt is bad you may need more clearance than when it is perfect. You can let a little or a lot of fork stick our of the tree.
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Stainless
MSA Lakester #1000 my fastest mile 245 and change, 84 ci turbobusa motor... but Corey's 233 MPH H/BFL record is still 3MPH faster than mine.
Builder of Bike 278 1000cc APS-G, Kids Red Hat Record 208.959 (old PS rules)
Other kids A-G record 179.172 Josh O record 182.266
Co-owner of the Amo Steele Streamliner, #1411... still sorting
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« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2012, 11:14:44 AM » |
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Ok thanks, that makes sense, I'll try to make sure I can adjust as necessary.
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Peter
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« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2012, 05:56:30 PM » |
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Peter will you be at the meeting next week?
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« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2012, 05:54:35 AM » |
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Yes I am, see you there.
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« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2012, 10:05:11 AM » |
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If he is using a early Triumph Thunderbird engine, I don't think any ballast will be needed........50hp's maybe???..............sorry
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« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2012, 03:11:25 PM » |
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At what horsepower range do you need to start adding balast? Or at what speeds?
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« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2012, 03:42:44 PM » |
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If he is using a early Triumph Thunderbird engine, I don't think any ballast will be needed........50hp's maybe???..............sorry
I thought an early Triumph Thunderbird would be considered ballast. Sorry. I couldn't resist. : - ) |
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Get off the stove Grandad. You're too old to be riding the range.
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« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2012, 03:56:35 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2012, 06:14:03 PM » |
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Sorry Glen. It was a bit like someone handing you a $50 bill. It was irresistible.
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Get off the stove Grandad. You're too old to be riding the range.
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« Reply #12 on: January 25, 2012, 11:00:32 AM » |
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OK, so maybe no extra ballast will be necessary.... Our experience was at speeds above 175, might not see that with 50 hp.
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Stainless
MSA Lakester #1000 my fastest mile 245 and change, 84 ci turbobusa motor... but Corey's 233 MPH H/BFL record is still 3MPH faster than mine.
Builder of Bike 278 1000cc APS-G, Kids Red Hat Record 208.959 (old PS rules)
Other kids A-G record 179.172 Josh O record 182.266
Co-owner of the Amo Steele Streamliner, #1411... still sorting
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« Reply #13 on: January 25, 2012, 01:46:23 PM » |
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50 HP ?
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« Reply #14 on: January 25, 2012, 02:10:48 PM » |
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Early Triumph Tbird. HP in the 50s is about right if you want it to stay together.
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Get off the stove Grandad. You're too old to be riding the range.
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