Thanks, Neil, I will do that.
The FIM paperwork went out yesterday to the AMA and some was scanned and sent in today. One thing they ask for are pictures of the bike with and without streamlining. I knew about this and planned ahead. All cosmetic stuff was done last year before 2013 BUB and I took the photos. This winter I concentrated on the other things like working on the engine. This way, the 2013 pictures will represent what I will be running this year.
The record in my class is just under 160 mph and it was set by a 1000cc Aprilia. I think it was a Tuono. My best speed in 2013 was just over 130 mph on a 3-mile course. This year I should have 10 more horsepower. I can see through the new professionally made front windshield so I can tuck down. Also, I worked on the fairing shape in the lower front to reduce the "scoop" effect of the hole in front of the engine. These changes will reduce the frontal area and the drag coefficient. The ZR rated tires will help a little, too. All these little changes and running on a five mile course will get me into the lower 150's if conditions are good, everything works, and I do not screw up.
That is the big plan. 150 mph and no crash and burn. I will be happy with that, for sure. However, just in case miracles happen, I am putting on a teensy rear sprocket. That way, if the improbable occurs, like a tailwind in both directions, the engine will turn 8,000 rpm at 160 mph and it wont blow apart.