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Bonneville Salt Flats Discussion => Build Diaries => Topic started by: Larry Forstall on March 30, 2006, 01:43:16 PM

Title: FUSA Forstall's Unique Busa aka "The Guppy"
Post by: Larry Forstall on March 30, 2006, 01:43:16 PM

Goal: Fastest N/A motorcycle.
Chassis: Salvage raked Busa frame with ten over arm.
Engine: 1622cc Bored & Stroked Hayabusa dynoed at 270+ HP
Bodywork: Much modified Busa with custom Ram-Air and cloaked rider.
Features: Side outlet exhaust for lower bike and water tank to eliminate radiator for less drag.
History: Mile time of 220, Record of 217.9 with 235 HP and Stock bodywork.

Title: FUSA Forstall's Unique Busa aka "The Guppy"
Post by: landracing on March 30, 2006, 02:18:08 PM

Very nice Larry, you always got something going that is unique and interesting with a great goal in mind..

Keep us posted with pictures and commentary on the rest of the build..

What color is it going to be?

Jon

Title: FUSA Forstall's Unique Busa aka "The Guppy"
Post by: terry russell on March 30, 2006, 05:23:16 PM

cool bike

Title: FUSA Forstall's Unique Busa aka "The Guppy"
Post by: Baatfam on March 30, 2006, 06:08:10 PM

Hey, is that an Austin Healey rear fender in the background?

I see a nice MG too.... 8)

Bob T.

Title: FUSA Forstall's Unique Busa aka "The Guppy"
Post by: jprovo on March 30, 2006, 07:31:36 PM

Killer air intake. I like the bike, please keep us updated with your progress.

Title: FUSA Forstall's Unique Busa aka "The Guppy"
Post by: jprovo on March 30, 2006, 07:33:21 PM

Quote from: Baatfam

Hey, is that an Austin Healey rear fender in the background?

That's funny... I was thinking the same thing. I miss my dad's '67 Austin Healey 3000...

Title: STUDY HARD
Post by: JackD on March 30, 2006, 07:45:35 PM

Larry is a real student of the art.
You could learn from him. :wink:

Title: FUSA Forstall's Unique Busa aka "The Guppy"
Post by: narider on March 31, 2006, 07:50:39 AM

With the numbers stated, I'm guessing that this is going to be a Maxton entry? I'd be suprised if this record is not slightly higher after this weekend. We've seen horsepower not make the grade on other occassions, so hopefully this will have a rider that's familiar with the concrete too. If anyone is going to surpass Dave and Lauren's record they're going to need more then good dyno numbers and you sure have the past to show it might be you.  Best of luck and can't wait to see it run.... looks cool. When is it going to make it to the track?
Todd

Title: FUSA Forstall's Unique Busa aka "The Guppy"
Post by: Larry Forstall on March 31, 2006, 10:23:59 AM

Bike is for Bonneville as I feel Maxton's limited time at top speed favors light weight over all the aero work. Going to install the motor in the old turbo frame this Fall so should have a direct comparison between the two courses. I personally think Aero Bonneville will be faster even with the thinner air. Mark and Steve will be at Maxton this weekend with a naked 1000 (Movin' on up, no 600) and the black Busa running MPS/G 1350.  8)

Title: FUSA Forstall's Unique Busa aka "The Guppy"
Post by: narider on April 01, 2006, 12:33:52 AM

Sure hope to see it at Maxton(and you too again of course). Is the naked  1000cc entry blown or no? Don't believe anyone has run naked fuel(actual fuel, not just the class)... as those records are barely 170(held by Mr. Clean on gas I think). I believe Steve still holds some pretty stout records from ya'll in 2001? Looking forward to seeing what happens this weekend and when you get the 1350 gas bike out. Sure like seeing new stuff from good people like yourself....  thanks for sharing this Larry.
Todd

Title: FUSA Forstall's Unique Busa aka "The Guppy"
Post by: hawkwind on April 02, 2006, 04:37:11 AM

Good luck Larry in your new quest and keep us informed of the progress :D  I will post some pics on my new project when I get a little further down the track  :wink:
Gary

Title: FUSA Forstall's Unique Busa aka "The Guppy"
Post by: Larry Forstall on June 06, 2006, 02:30:34 PM

Body about ready for primer. Still figuring out how to contour below the ram-air to block air from reaching the front of the engine. Pics show WW2 type cowling around exhaust to keep the air from cooling the exhaust and supply some streamlining. A megaphone goes on the end.
    I have seriously considered putting the Guppy in the fish bowl (A2 Wind Tunnel in Mooresville, NC) but lack the knowledge to know what to test. All aero info is proprietary so A2 will only tell you what you have, not how to improve it. Guess I will let the Great White Tunnel tell me how wrong I am.  Larry

Title: FUSA Forstall's Unique Busa aka "The Guppy"
Post by: Sumner on June 06, 2006, 04:21:44 PM

Looks great Larry.  I look forward to meeting you and seeing the bike in August and watching you set a record :D .

After you set the record and have no further use for the motor we can put it in the lakester :wink: .

c ya in 60+days,

Sum

Title: FUSA Forstall's Unique Busa aka "The Guppy"
Post by: John Noonan on June 06, 2006, 11:35:52 PM

Kick Ass Larry, Steve and Mark!!

Title: FUSA Forstall's Unique Busa aka "The Guppy"
Post by: Larry Forstall on August 25, 2006, 09:24:19 PM

The Guppy swims. Just a quick test to see if Mark could safely launch the bike as it has minimal steering lock. No problem. The body is not complete as shown as we did not install the inner panel in front of the header, windshield etc. as everything has to be removed for chassis balance. It moves and has fire and flame. See you next weekend.

Title: FUSA Forstall's Unique Busa aka "The Guppy"
Post by: bbb on August 25, 2006, 09:46:04 PM

looks incredible larry. hope you see some big numbers from that scooter.

Title: FUSA Forstall's Unique Busa aka "The Guppy"
Post by: John Noonan on August 26, 2006, 01:34:48 AM

Larry, Mark and Steve, Kick as this year, we will not be there(sold the bike) so make it happen and bring home some records and money!!

Anything you may need let me know!

J

Title: FUSA Forstall's Unique Busa aka "The Guppy"
Post by: Rick Dillinger on August 26, 2006, 05:43:20 AM

Larry. Looks real interesting. Are you still working at Pokes Performance?
   Rick

Title: FUSA Forstall's Unique Busa aka "The Guppy"
Post by: Larry Forstall on August 26, 2006, 02:56:14 PM

Coolant tank holds 3 1/2 Gal. Fabricated by Bill Cross who can't make the trip this year.

Title: Forstall bike
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on August 26, 2006, 03:58:37 PM

John Noonan:

Whaddaya mean you won't be there this year?  "Sold the bike" -- the turbo bike or the nitrous bike?  Do you mean we won't be seeing you at Maxton -- or do you mean you won't be at Bub's?  Nancy's busy trying to personalize the firesuit (per your request) you lent her -- we're planning to return it to you 23 September, sweat stains and all.

We're looking forward to seeing you soon.  Will Michelle be with you?  She needs to keep an eye on your in wild Laurinburg, home of the famous Barbeque Bunch.