Last years bike reworked to run against my 144.360 MPH record
- Engine moved forward 9" to get more weight on front wheel (last year bike lost steering at any speed over about 150 MPH)
- Engine tilted forward to uncover primary drive and trans gears (last year gears were submerged, high drag)
- 6 gallon water tank added ahead of engine, with single radiator behind engine. More weight on front wheel and better cooling.
- Reversed water flow in cooling system (engine, to radiator, to tank, to pump, to heads)
- Larger Mikuni Pro Series TM carbs. These are machined by Mikuni for much higher flow than last years carbs.
- 3/8" removed from mid-step header length to help power above 10,500 RPM
- Higher final drive gears (has 2.22:1 versus 2.33:1 last year). I have more available if it will pull, last year ran 10,500 RPM at 3/4 throttle.
- Bike lowered 2" and rear suspension has new down stop.
- Tailpiece narrowed and flushed for better aero.
- Fairing will be 2" narrower around engine (narrower overall width).
More pics when it gets closer.
Regards, JimL