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Offline DRW

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BMST 2018 ? I see No Chatter ?
« on: June 28, 2018, 10:36:11 PM »
BMST 2 Months away and not much being talked about, Maybe your all busy on you Builds , I know I am .
Last I read 6 months ago,The Brits are coming ?
Anyone else racing a Ducati ?
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Re: BMST 2018 ? I see No Chatter ?
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2018, 11:27:52 PM »
Hoping to run for the first time, with a Honda CB77 running in 350 M-CG. Bike is running, crew already made hotel reservations. Looks like I have no more excuses. Time to get my thumb outta my a**, get registered and get out on the salt!

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Re: BMST 2018 ? I see No Chatter ?
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2018, 01:15:20 AM »
The 2018 FIM tech regulations have not been posted so I do not know if I can build a legal bike in time for the meet.  That also prevents me from sending in the entry forms.  Right now I am waiting for the rules to be posted so no "chatter."  It is always possible that a rule change could provide me with an issue that I do not have time or money to remedy.   

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Re: BMST 2018 ? I see No Chatter ?
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2018, 07:32:43 AM »
Doc B, no excuses mate. Now you really will have to come along and enjoy it all.
I look forward to seeing you and your bike at the start line. Get ready, it'll be fun.
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Re: BMST 2018 ? I see No Chatter ?
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2018, 10:53:11 AM »
Registered yesterday, bike build underway!  :cheers: us newbies are hoping to be there and prepared in time!

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Re: BMST 2018 ? I see No Chatter ?
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2018, 11:18:50 AM »
Hey Doc B. Hope you can make it. I also run 350 M-C but run 'F'' just don't like the gas line
on 1st day. will see what speed your doing maybe I'll switch class mid week. Currant record
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Re: BMST 2018 ? I see No Chatter ?
« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2018, 12:09:32 PM »
Thanks for the encouragement, folks. @Chris V, my goal is simply to get to Bonneville, get on the salt and keep it upright the whole way to the end. I didn't really choose that class by design, though the low hanging fruit of 62mph didn't exactly drive me away  :wink: I went as a spectator in 2016, got the fever, looked in the garage when I got home and there was that CB77 basketcase saying "build me". Had a couple of rides on it so far and nothing too important has fallen off yet, so I think I might make it. Look forward to meeting you all. You seem like my kinda people. By the way, should this thread be moved to BMST general chat? Sorry for being anal, I am a moderator of my own SMF based forum.


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Re: BMST 2018 ? I see No Chatter ?
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2018, 01:07:53 PM »
Doc B have you read the AMA rules in the BMST web site ??
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Re: BMST 2018 ? I see No Chatter ?
« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2018, 02:39:19 PM »
I have read the rules. I think I'm compliant with the rules so far, save for safety wiring which should be getting done this weekend and taping over the lights. Added a kill switch reachable from the throttle, added a second safety leash kill switch in series, stock frame and motor that's under an .050 overbore, new tires rated for 112mph (I'm guessing I might be able to do 80?), removed passenger pegs, throttle snaps shut, front fender present, seat height pretty much stock, bars only an inch or so lower than stock, pegs within spec distance from rear axle, rebuilt steering damper, no oil leaks. Also have safety gear - two piece suit with full zipper, snell 2010 helmet, gloves, boots, etc. I'd greatly appreciate any suggestions on what else I need to do to pass muster.

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Re: BMST 2018 ? I see No Chatter ?
« Reply #9 on: June 29, 2018, 03:27:23 PM »
DocB, not sure about the BMST, but most organizations require that you have tires that meet the record in that class, not what you think you can do.  If some TZ Yamaha bumped your record to 150, then you have to have tires for that record.
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Re: BMST 2018 ? I see No Chatter ?
« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2018, 07:15:25 PM »
Thanks, good info to keep in mind. The current record is 62 so I guess I'm covered for the moment. Not necessarily in love with the tires I have anyway and I do have some higher rated ones in mind.

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Re: BMST 2018 ? I see No Chatter ?
« Reply #11 on: June 29, 2018, 09:59:55 PM »
Doc. B,,,,, You are so right, Soon as I posted the question, I saw I was in tech and thought AAAAAArrrrggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Maybe before anyone else answers or Comments, I should ask the same in General ?
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Re: BMST 2018 ? I see No Chatter ?
« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2018, 10:50:21 PM »
I am registered and plan to run my 750 Honda...............
2011 AMA Record - 250cc M-PG TRIUMPH Tiger Cub - 82.5 mph
2013 AMA Record - 250cc MPS-PG TRIUMPH Tiger Cub - 88.7 mph
2018 AMA Record - 750cc M-CG HONDA CB750 sohc - 136.6 mph
2018 AMA Record - 750cc MPS-CG HONDA CB750 sohc - 143.005 mph
2018 AMA Record - 750cc M-CF HONDA CB750 sohc - 139.85 mph
2018 AMA Record - 750cc MPS-CF HONDA CB750 sohc - 144.2025 mph

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Re: BMST 2018 ? I see No Chatter ?
« Reply #13 on: June 29, 2018, 11:08:57 PM »
Doc. B,,,,, You are so right, Soon as I posted the question, I saw I was in tech and thought AAAAAArrrrggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Maybe before anyone else answers or Comments, I should ask the same in General ?

I imagine Jon will spot this thread and he will move it if he thinks it needs moving.

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Re: BMST 2018 ? I see No Chatter ?
« Reply #14 on: June 29, 2018, 11:19:32 PM »
OK Doc, Now about that Bonneville , Get registered ?  Even if you run it in Run what ya brung,
Have you raced Bonneville yet ?
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