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« on: October 28, 2008, 12:57:52 PM » |
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Not owning a SCTA rule book here is my question.
What is the smallest front wheel allow for a motorcycle and does anyone have suggestions for suppliers?
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« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2008, 12:58:57 PM » |
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15 inches - unless you're talking about a streamliner or the third wheel on a sidecar rig. Lots of suppliers including eBay.
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« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2008, 01:02:21 PM » |
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Hi Slim
The yellow streamliner in 2006 had a much smaller front wheel but attemps to get info has failed.
What is the streamliner rule for smallest front wheel?
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« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2008, 01:07:50 PM » |
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Hi Slim
The yellow streamliner in 2006 had a much smaller front wheel but attemps to get info has failed.
What is the streamliner rule for smallest front wheel?
Roland, that is the beauty of the special construction class, rules are for safety, how you go fast is up to you....  |
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« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2008, 01:10:27 PM » |
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I haven't seen a rule on smallest front wheel size and therefore don't think there is a RULE. But if you get really small you should expect some thorough investigation from the technical committee on how well it would work. I've seen 10" or so diameter, though...
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« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2008, 07:23:58 AM » |
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Just a reminder, smaller outer dia = faster bearing speed.......
Ed
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« Reply #6 on: October 29, 2008, 10:22:04 AM » |
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The streamliner wheel size isn't the real criteria. The tire that goes on it certainly is. If you don't have a speed rating on the tire then you will have to prove to the technical inspector that it will survive the speed in your class.
There is no minimum size for streamliners.
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« Reply #7 on: October 29, 2008, 11:03:23 AM » |
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If you don't have a speed rating on the tire then you will have to prove to the technical inspector that it will survive the speed in your class.
How is this normally proven? movie of xx minutes on a dyno? try to apply testing from some other discipline to LSR? hmmmmmmmmm Mark |
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« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2008, 11:17:38 AM » |
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Is the yellow streamliner you speak of Jacks NT?
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« Reply #9 on: October 29, 2008, 11:20:56 AM » |
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2 wheels 15 in.---3 wheels on bike 10 in.--on sidecar 5 in. ----streamliner and sidecar streamliner--unlimited---tire speed rating will have to meet rating for record in class ran--if there is no record in your class then the one above it or until there is --(these are rim sizes)-------------willie buchta
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« Reply #10 on: October 29, 2008, 05:14:52 PM » |
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There are at least two motorcycle lliners that I know using an solid metal frontwheel, no tire
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« Reply #11 on: October 29, 2008, 05:36:00 PM » |
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i think you can run a metal wheel (sidecar or streamliner front) if you get it preapproved but not at el mirage ---dont quote me though----willie buchta
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« Reply #12 on: October 29, 2008, 06:18:23 PM » |
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El Mirage Dry Lake Land Speed Racing Procedures
IV. Vehicle Inspection
D. Wheels:
The use of non-pneumatic wheel/tire combinations (i.e.; aluminum wheels) is prohibited due to previously
demonstrated lakebed surface damage. The use of solid wheels with no tire is more about not being able to get a tire that will work at that speed. Tires are very much preferable. |
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« Reply #13 on: October 29, 2008, 07:34:49 PM » |
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Solid front wheels: Cliff Gullett's #7070  Sam Wheeler's #999  Rick Yacoucci's Nebulous Theorem  Yeah, it's a car, but it shows that solid wheels are used in more than just bike streamliner applications. |
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« Reply #14 on: October 29, 2008, 08:58:34 PM » |
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roland
what frame class ya thinkin?
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