Sorry to divert the thread, I PMd Jon and Ransom about the bike.
Karl / Don, are the wheels, chassis lengthening and windscreen the major changes? Anything else planned before its debut? Will it be painted green?
Dean
Dean there are a few other things besides chassis +22", custom zero scrub wheels, and new design canopy/windshield...
- new latching, hinges & locking supports for canopy
- skin replaced as necessary to improve engine access
- new air scoop
- new rear axle, moved 13.5" rear, added adjustable height & F-B (help weight distribution)
- lateral hand protection bars added
- leg belt added
- new customized seat and all seatbelt anchors replaced, seat belts upgraded
- cabin cladding to protect driver from chassis tubes
- steering wheel & linkage replaced
- transmission ratcheting shiftgate added
- throttle and brake pedals replaced
- exhaust headers replaced
- waterpump, replaced electric with mechanical, de-pressure watertank
- electrical switch/fuse block replaced
- add complete Racepak digital dash & data recording system, F&B facing vid cameras
- front hubs replaced with new units
- new rear brake calipers and pads, master cylinder relocated
- firewall replaced, added 2 x 2" Lexan viewing ports
- 2 lateral helmet restraint plates, custom padded, added
- cabin tubes padded around helmet.
- helmet forced air system installed
- will add lead ballast to nose to get 55/45% or more F/B weight distribution
- powder coat chassis white
- paint car dark metallic blue with white belly
Don is being a very busy boy!
Karl