maxton bike build questions.

[runt13]

hello everyone! RUNT here. [FNG]

i am in the planning stages of a bike build to run at maxton. what i have is a kosman bt 18 drag bike chassis, set up for a xl / sportster powerplant. i have a oem buell set of rims and front end from a xb12r. so i can run the right tires.

my first [of many] questions is, being this chassis is a rigid rear susp. am i going in the right direction, or should i go for a chassis with front and rear susp? so far all the drag racers i know say, work with what you have, its a good chassis and there should be no problems. i personaly feel its a great start. but since i have never run LSR i would like some input, any and all info welcome

RUNT

[racer x]

First place to start is . Do you have a rule book?
A lot of rigid bikes run at Maxton. But the track is not smooth.

[LittleLiner]

I suggest you contact Todd Dross at Twin Jugs.  He knows bikes both drag and LSR, and he is a tech inspector and racer at Maxton . . . .

[runt13]

1st purchase is a rule book, its on my x-mas list! i have a few that are way to old to go by!

yes, the track is a concern of mine, when i worked for dan jesel, i remember his brother wayne saying the track was not smooth. even saw a picture of the left rear wheel oF the truck off the pavement while under power.

i will contact mr. dross, when i get back from deer hunting next week.

thanks RUNT

[relaxedfit]

Welcome Runt. You have an incredible number of people/ experience to draw from. The Sporty/Buells are close to second to the Hayabusa as the most popular motorcycle at Maxton though there don't seem to have been quite as many this past year. Joe Daly over on Long Island has a really nice one And Walt Kudron right there in Jersey knows as much about going fast on a bike as anybody.Bring it down and wring it out.

[55chevr]

I am building a rigid Truett and Osborn drag frame with an XL engine for next year ... Aaron Wilson has a similar machine that he runs at Bonneville and feels there is no problem with no rear suspension ... I have run a really hard suspension sit up Buell powered bike at 150 mph and there is no problem with the surface. I dont feel it will be a problem rigid ... PM if I can help you ...

Joe Daly

[White Monster]

hello everyone! RUNT here. [FNG]

Welcome to the forum Runt, but please do not refer to yourself as FNG ... we aren't like that here.
 

[runt13]

 F N G [ fast new guy ] ? LOL!

[Morpheus]

Gee when I saw that I thought it meant "frenetic" or "frustrated" but by the wording of the post, must have been "friendly"   

Then again i'm just another Jersey guy, it's the air & water up here.   

[White Monster]

F N G [ fast new guy ] ? LOL!

LOL !!
Excellent comeback ... I think I like you already.
 

[Friday1]

F N G [ fast new guy ] ? LOL!

Hey Runt, Friday here formerly of Dyno-Power Pro Stock(I was the handsome bald guy) in AHDRA. Glad to see you here!

LOL !!
Excellent comeback ... I think I like you already.
 

[runt13]

hey friday how have you been? glad to here from you, still got that awfull haircut? hansome my ......

so i am taking the x-mod bike and going to play with the maxton guys, sounds real fun!

well my internet service is acting funny. let me get back to you when i get it fixed.

RUNT

[runt13]

ok, got my internet back!

friday, what you doing now? still see mark? havnt talked to him in about a year. got to give him a call.

still got that turbo dresser?

anyways

shot mr dross an e-mail, hope to here from him soon

if i wanted to start a build diary, can i just start here [in this forum] since it will be for maxton, i see they have one in the bonnie section.

oh yeah all of you east coast guys, i have been asked to help a friend of mine with a all harley day @ atco dragway nj, possibly this coming august. it would be a 1 day event. i am sure i could get us an area to display our stuff and promote our sport. anyone interested! 

RUNT

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Todd Dross is on the road this weekend -- going to visit his parents.  Don't expect much back from him for a couple of days.

As for build diaries -- nah, go ahead and put your build on the thread called build diaries even if it's in the "Bonneville" section.  We've got plenty of topics already.  Charles is building his Stude for both Maxton and Bville, and the Vicky for Maxton (last year) and his diary is mixed in with the rest.  You might as well, too.

August is a busy time for land speed racers -- with both SpeedWeek and Bub's during the month.  You might not find too many folks that want to help out with an East Coast event during that month.

[Cajun Kid]

Runt,,

Like SSS said,,, we post all builds in the Build Diary section under Bonneville.....So get you camera out and start posting pics and play by play narratives.... It's fun to share your builds and project.... But just an FYI...there is a wealth of knowledge and experience on here,,, but every now and then you may be challenged on a idea or concept,,, many times it is with your best interest and safety in mind, or to comply with you chosen class rules,,, just don't have thin skin,,,, IT is FUN...

Now I do have a lot of fun at the track and really enjoy driving,,,, but hanging out on here, sharing my build and enjoying the LSR people is FUN as well,,, So GET THE DIARY STARTED..

Also  the Car folks and Bike folks do work together and get along,,, no divide here,,,just a GREAT group.

Charles