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Re: My LS bike build
« Reply #180 on: September 16, 2007, 02:11:08 PM »


Can't you do anything to reduce the size of the rider's head  8-), looks bad for the aero  :wink:.

In all seriousness you have done a lot Scott and have much to be proud of.  I think you made a good decission not rushing to run it.  For us old guys Oct. is like tomorrow, for you it will be a month  :-o ,

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Re: My LS bike build
« Reply #181 on: September 16, 2007, 02:59:12 PM »
I remember when I was a kid I had an old honda xr 80. My buddy had the Yamaha 100 that tank came from and it was so much faster than my bike.....I was green with envy because it was a 2 stroke, was faster and had better shocks then my little Honda.

I still see that tank and it brings out the "I gotta have one" emotion even after all these years.

I know you will likely paint it, but I hope you dont.

Great bike.

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Re: My LS bike build
« Reply #182 on: September 16, 2007, 03:44:45 PM »
I remember when I was a kid.....................I know you will likely paint it, but I hope you dont.

Great bike.
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He has made a "landracing.com oath" not to touch the tank except to put fuel in it  :-),

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Re: My LS bike build
« Reply #183 on: September 16, 2007, 11:58:16 PM »
Well I made it out to Elmo today to have the bike inspected. Everything went well and I only have to change one line on my carb from the Thunderjet (an oversight on my part) and I was given advise on a few other items, but all were said to be safe and would pass inspection. So this month I will get the bike tuned and maybe even go up to Elmo and run it in preparation for October's meet.

The gas tank seems to continue to create controversy, people either really love it or they want to see it painted as they like the shape and say it goes well with the bike. The Yamaha tank was definitely a conversation piece for a few people today whether they loved it or hated it.

Hear are a few pics.......






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Re: My LS bike build
« Reply #184 on: September 17, 2007, 04:37:54 PM »
Scott, that's one cool looking bike, I like the fuel tank as is and paint the fender to match. Were did you get that custom kick stand? It looks as cool as your club president on a Schwinn Sting Ray.LOL  Looking good lets get it dirty now!!!! see-ya soon Eric
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Re: My LS bike build
« Reply #185 on: September 17, 2007, 07:37:26 PM »
Scott, that's one cool looking bike, I like the fuel tank as is and paint the fender to match. Were did you get that custom kick stand? It looks as cool as your club president on a Schwinn Sting Ray.LOL  Looking good lets get it dirty now!!!! see-ya soon Eric

Eric, it got real dirty yesterday when I left in the dust storm and found myself off roading.

I still have the red thingy majig you gave me to use, I apologize for not returning it..........I can bring it down someday after work in the next week or bring it to the next meeting, just let me know.

I can post that Schwinn picture for you if you would like......

Scott

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Re: My LS bike build
« Reply #186 on: September 17, 2007, 08:18:25 PM »
 post it... I dare ya!... you can run faster than Eric...:-D
kent

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Re: My LS bike build
« Reply #187 on: September 18, 2007, 03:51:12 PM »
Kent you are right, Scott can run faster than me ,but I can also make sure he gets July afternoon duty ! Scott don,t worry about that high-tech thingy, just bring back to October El Mirage meet. Kent new body work for the liner yet? Are you going to take it back to W.F.'s .  Eric
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Re: My LS bike build
« Reply #188 on: September 18, 2007, 04:12:27 PM »
hey scott,
post the picture we'll have a vote and see who's picture is better me with the umbrella or eric on the schwinn  :lol:

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Re: My LS bike build
« Reply #189 on: September 18, 2007, 04:46:56 PM »
Hey Mark that's not fair, You in those sexy leathers, and me just in my shorts and tee shirt. You could at least let me get in my skin tight fire suit !  "E"
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Re: My LS bike build
« Reply #190 on: September 18, 2007, 05:31:18 PM »
actually it was the hat that made the outfit, but damn i looked good

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Re: My LS bike build
« Reply #191 on: September 18, 2007, 07:26:51 PM »
I'm just glad you were at Bonneville so some one could protect Dustin from the little foul mouthed 10 year old girl that was going to beat him up.  Are you going out for the November lakes meet?
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Re: My LS bike build
« Reply #192 on: September 26, 2007, 11:04:28 PM »
Hey Scott, when are you running your bike and where? 

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Re: My LS bike build
« Reply #193 on: September 26, 2007, 11:33:40 PM »
Hey Scott, when are you running your bike and where? 

October El Mirage meet.......bike is running really good and I will be ready.

Unfortunately I did not realize how cool it was going to Bonneville with this being my first year. So I took almost all of my vacation time to go to Speedweek and am now stuck with wishing I could attend the Finals event. So next year I will not spend as much time at Speedweek so I can go to WF's as well.

Scott

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Re: My LS bike build
« Reply #194 on: September 26, 2007, 11:38:34 PM »
I have also only been to speed week, although many times.  I hear that the finals can be pretty cold.  We'll see.  Good luck at mirage.