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El Mirage => El Mirage General Chat => Topic started by: isiahstites on May 06, 2007, 01:46:05 AM
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Here are the pics that Rchop (Randy Smith) took today while we were at El Mirage today. It was my first trip to the lake bed and I must say I have been really excited building my bike and knowing I will be able to race in the near future. Today has sent my anxious/anticipation meter through the roof! I had a blast today and met a lot of really great people. John Noonan and his wife included in that group. ( BTW, John I found the hyperspace button!) Everybody I spoke with today was very informative and helpful. If there is a pic of you and your bike or car please speak up as I would like to try and put a few faces with a few names.
Scott
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My first meeting with John
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Here is page two of the pics.
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Kent, myself and Randy Nelson
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Dusty on Kent's 250 this bike went 109 on Dusty's rookie pass and the record was 89.....they did a gear change and hopefully ran faster after we left.
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Mr Richie
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Page 3..........
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Bob Morelands Hayabusa car made a 150 mph pass on it's first run....I think the record or minimum was 130.
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Okay, I give up. What class is that 250 running in -- the one you say went 109 on an 89 mph record? I see only one 89 mph record in 250, and that's Dale Martin's sidecar rig. Or -- is this one of the records that isn't shown in the rulebook?
Nice photos, though. Oh, yeah -- Umh, unh, without getting too personal -- did John and Michelle finally tie the knot?
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Okay, I give up. What class is that 250 running in -- the one you say went 109 on an 89 mph record? I see only one 89 mph record in 250, and that's Dale Martin's sidecar rig. Or -- is this one of the records that isn't shown in the rulebook?
Nice photos, though. Oh, yeah -- Umh, unh, without getting too personal -- did John and Michelle finally tie the knot?
P-PP
And I do not know the answer to the second question, I just assumed.
Scott
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Nice pictures Scott and thanks for posting them. If you (or anyone else) wanted to send me your pictures on CD I would like them to add to my project of trying to document cars and bikes running a SCTA number on them.
Cars:
http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/bville-cars-1/bville-cars%20index-main.html
Bikes:
http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/bville%20bikes-1/bville-bikes%20index-main.html
Here is how you can contact me:
http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/Site%20E-mail%20address.html
I would credit you for the pictures I get from you (sometimes I forget :cry:, but I do my best).
Thanks and thanks again to those of you who have sent me pictures,
Sum
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Sumner,
I do not mind helping you out. Can I re-size them and send them to you or give you the photo-buckett link? Or do you prefer a cd?
Scott
Nice pictures Scott and thanks for posting them. If you (or anyone else) wanted to send me your pictures on CD I would like them to add to my project of trying to document cars and bikes running a SCTA number on them.
Cars:
http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/bville-cars-1/bville-cars%20index-main.html
Bikes:
http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/bville%20bikes-1/bville-bikes%20index-main.html
Here is how you can contact me:
http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/Site%20E-mail%20address.html
I would credit you for the pictures I get from you (sometimes I forget :cry:, but I do my best).
Thanks and thanks again to those of you who have sent me pictures,
Sum
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Slim, i guess they were running on an open record, i can;t remember what the minimum was
Okay, I give up. What class is that 250 running in -- the one you say went 109 on an 89 mph record? I see only one 89 mph record in 250, and that's Dale Martin's sidecar rig. Or -- is this one of the records that isn't shown in the rulebook?
Nice photos, though. Oh, yeah -- Umh, unh, without getting too personal -- did John and Michelle finally tie the knot?
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You are correct it was an open record and the minimum was 89.
Scott
Slim, i guess they were running on an open record, i can;t remember what the minimum wasOkay, I give up. What class is that 250 running in -- the one you say went 109 on an 89 mph record? I see only one 89 mph record in 250, and that's Dale Martin's sidecar rig. Or -- is this one of the records that isn't shown in the rulebook?
Nice photos, though. Oh, yeah -- Umh, unh, without getting too personal -- did John and Michelle finally tie the knot?
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any info on the rider that went down?
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Sumner,
I do not mind helping you out. Can I re-size them and send them to you or give you the photo-buckett link? Or do you prefer a cd?
Scott
Please send a CD. I'm on dial-up and it takes forever for me to see them :cry:. Also don't re-size them as I'll do that when I crop them and save them.
Thanks,
Sum
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The "traditional" hot rod website has some pics posted:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=180539 (http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=180539) - Mostly spectator hot rods
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=180535 (http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=180535) - So What Speed Shop V4F/BSTR
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=180544 (http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=180544) - BMR Racing 66 D/GR
Mike
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Here is page two of the pics.
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Appears to be quite a bit of lead ballast, how fast did this run? Know any more details on it?
Thanks for all the great photos by the way, I'm definitely going to have to upgrade the camera soon.
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I think he ran 60 mph I over heard him say some kind of lithium battery was being used in the bike.
Scott
Here is page two of the pics.
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Appears to be quite a bit of lead ballast, how fast did this run? Know any more details on it?
Thanks for all the great photos by the way, I'm definitely going to have to upgrade the camera soon.
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I think he ran 60 mph I over heard him say some kind of lithium battery was being used in the bike.
Scott
Here is page two of the pics.
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Appears to be quite a bit of lead ballast, how fast did this run? Know any more details on it?
Thanks for all the great photos by the way, I'm definitely going to have to upgrade the camera soon.
Scott,
Great to meet you, the bike was an electric bike and was timed at 61mph on Saturday, I am not aware of any other runs, Michelle and I are not married....yet.
J
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Go SDRC!!!
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nice record john!
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Nice Picks....One of the cars pictured came to impounds for a record...Can't speak for the M/C's...You pick it...
Dan & J.D.: the guys with the Pump, Mics, and new gasoline tester...........................
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Just curious on what FRAME class that electric bike runs? I understand the engine is omega, but frame class does it fit into. Since it got points for club, I assume it was NOT a TIME ONLY.
Jon
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if this guy ever comes out it should fly!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dRpAZci9m0
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if this guy ever comes out it should fly!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dRpAZci9m0
http://www.killacycle.com/about/
" Including burn-outs, the KillaCycle could make 7 or more runs on one charge (not at max performance.) "
Would definitely have to run at less than full throttle to get the distance, or add extra battery capacity.
The KillaCycle weighs 619 lbs. and I *think* there is an FIM class for under 660 lbs, I would love to see him attempt it.
Jon,
The assumption I have made that an engine swap is an engine swap, even if it's a motor :) I have not yet confirmed this, but only want to run a bike to prove out the drive train and some assumptions I'm making, then run a streamliner. I suspect any record on a bike would be short lived, since streamliner is a valid class for omega engine.
Another electric motorcycle ran at BUB, but have no idea what it did or who it belongs to.
http://landracing.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=63&pos=83
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Just curious on what FRAME class that electric bike runs? I understand the engine is omega, but frame class does it fit into. Since it got points for club, I assume it was NOT a TIME ONLY.
Jon
That bike ran on Sunday at least once.
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it fit into the omega frame class... if you ever have a question about a frame class, look in the back of the book for a computer code... if there is a computer code you can run it for a class record and points. it was a new bike and a rookie driver so he made a rookie pass then moved into the other lanes to run for points. he ran 60 something on a 100 min so no record but still was able to get starting position points
kent
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I think he ran 60 mph I over heard him say some kind of lithium battery was being used in the bike.
Scott
Here is page two of the pics.
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Appears to be quite a bit of lead ballast, how fast did this run? Know any more details on it?
Thanks for all the great photos by the way, I'm definitely going to have to upgrade the camera soon.
Scott,
Great to meet you, the bike was an electric bike and was timed at 61mph on Saturday, I am not aware of any other runs, Michelle and I are not married....yet.
J
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Go SDRC!!!
John Noonan-aka ''Worlds Fastest",
Thanks again to You and Michelle!
I had to coasted Home :oops:,but that's better then pushing :wink:!
'I didn't have enough Money to get home,but they SAVED MY DAY'
Thank you again Worlds Fastest You & Michelle Saved My BUTT! :-
If you haven't had the Pleasure to meet them.
John and Michelle are The BEST!
I would Not be racing if it was not for those two.
Give her A Kiss for me.
Love U2 Always.
Thanks again,
Kaz......... :-D
P.S
Jack Dolan is The Man!
Thank you very much for the advice also! 8-)
Tatro sure is a Funny Guy!
He called my V-rod a JAP Bike :?
SDRC even Feed me Breakfast :mrgreen:!
It's was Hard watching everyone else Race,but I learned allot :-D...........
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Hey Kaz,
I saw the SuperKaz mobile - big and Red - but no Super Kaz to be found! So i went looking for a Normal Kaz - still no luck! I couldn't even find a mini Kaz.
I was looking for ya - maybe next time!
Carl Johansson
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Kaz,
It was defiantly hard to watch. I am trying to be ready for the July 15th race.
Scott
I think he ran 60 mph I over heard him say some kind of lithium battery was being used in the bike.
Scott
Here is page two of the pics.
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r98/isiahstites/El%20Mirage/100_0741.jpg)
Appears to be quite a bit of lead ballast, how fast did this run? Know any more details on it?
Thanks for all the great photos by the way, I'm definitely going to have to upgrade the camera soon.
Scott,
Great to meet you, the bike was an electric bike and was timed at 61mph on Saturday, I am not aware of any other runs, Michelle and I are not married....yet.
J
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Go SDRC!!!
John Noonan-aka ''Worlds Fastest",
Thanks again to You and Michelle!
I had to coasted Home :oops:,but that's better then pushing :wink:!
'I didn't have enough Money to get home,but they SAVED MY DAY'
Thank you again Worlds Fastest You & Michelle Saved My BUTT! :-
If you haven't had the Pleasure to meet them.
John and Michelle are The BEST!
I would Not be racing if it was not for those two.
Give her A Kiss for me.
Love U2 Always.
Thanks again,
Kaz......... :-D
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Jack Dolan is The Man!
Thank you very much for the advice also! 8-)
Tatro sure is a Funny Guy!
He called my V-rod a JAP Bike :?
SDRC even Feed me Breakfast :mrgreen:!
It's was Hard watching everyone else Race,but I learned allot :-D...........
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Hey Kaz,
I saw the SuperKaz mobile - big and Red - but no Super Kaz to be found! So i went looking for a Normal Kaz - still no luck! I couldn't even find a mini Kaz.
I was looking for ya - maybe next time!
Carl Johansson
Carl,
I pulled PM Duty at 10:00AM with the Worlds Fastest Flathead Racer Tatro as My Guide :-o!
We were at the Finish line till they called the race at 2:30 :?!
I Must admit IT SUCKS WATCHING :cry:!
I hope to have my V-rod done in couple more weeks as it need some Cold-side Fabricating,and New Big Motor Tune Up :evil:!
As my Mentor John Noonan always say's 'You shoulda bought a Busa :-P' Maken a Harley go Fast is EXPENSIVE :-o!
I will be back on what I don't know :??
Thanks for asking,
Kaz........... :wink:
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making anything go fast is expensive
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making anything go fast is expensive
Kent,
What was the name of that company who makes the adjustable axle blocks?
Scott
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precision metal fab (952)496-0053
kr
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Hey,Kaz,anyone can make a Hayabusa go fast.It's kinda like the small block Chevy of motorcycles,everyone makes speed parts for it.
Spending money fast and furious on mine,too.
Hey,Kent,I was looking over your new website and could not see any mention on LSR stuff.Where can I order up some Charley Toy stuff?
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Jim
(760)598-3366 i'll be there in about 20 mins
kr
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Kent,just saw your post.Been away all day. Thursday? Time?
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Nice pictures. :-D
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where can I get one of these? :?Price? Phone #? Name? :mrgreen:Thanks! 8-)
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google "joe hauler"
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Kent,
I think he is asking "where can I get a fast bike"
:mrgreen:
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Kaz:
If you're talking about one of the front-wheel holders -- that you plug into the receiver -- all it takes is some channel, some tube, a few odd pieces to brace, and so on -- weld up to fit your needs. Make sure you measure the height from receiver to ground correctly when building, and when you make that measurement -- figure that your tow vehicle will be fairly well loaded and therefore low, and also include the weight of the bike. If not -- you run the chance of plowing a furrow down the return road as you pull the bike. As always -- DON'T ASK ME HOW I KNOW!.
And also keep in mind the problem that you'll have if the outriggers that hold the front of the bike don't allow for turning -- or you'll hurt something, like the afore-mentioned steering stops.
It's because of these things, and a few other issues, too, that we've gone to a wheeled tow-back rig. This works way better -- and can be bolted to the floor of the trailer, the bike strapped to it -- and then off we go cross-country hauling the bike on the hauler in the hauler. Good Luck.
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Kent,
I think he is asking "where can I get a fast bike"
:mrgreen:
Worlds Fastest,
You Such a Good Friend .Thanks John :roll:.
Kent big balled squirrel and all I think I'm getting to Like you :??
Slim I'm back to basics so it's Big Red doing double duty these days.
Sure gonna Miss my Big rig,but God is Teaching me HUMILITY,and it SUCKS :wink:!
Any members make them or have used one FOR SALE? MONEY IS A VERY RARE COMMODITY AROUND HERE these days.
I did get my bike started for the 1st time in 2 years Yesterday,and it brought a tear to my eye's! :cry: :-o
Now it's time for the DYNO :wink:!
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Kaz,
How do you have two "LSR" decals on one race machine? :? it looks like they are different numbers..
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BTW, The ballast boxes look great!! :wink:
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Any members make them or have used one FOR SALE? MONEY IS A VERY RARE COMMODITY AROUND HERE these days.
Kaz, sounds like you are turning into a Bonneville racer.... :roll:
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Kaz,
How do you have two "LSR" decals on one race machine? :? it looks like they are different numbers..
John,
I Had a different chain guard ,and body work setup before so I put it on frame 1st.Then I changed the guard because of the new rule,and put the new one of that :?. So if/when I get to tech my bike again I will use what ever one they want :wink:!You sure don't miss much do you Eagle Eye's :-P! With the new Body work on you cannot see the one on the frame so I put new one on the chain guard :oops:.
Thanks for noticing!
I've had to rebuild the bike completely in hopes of some day getting my AA LIKE YOU WORLDS FASTEST :mrgreen:!
Now if she will just stay together long enough I hope to go Really Fast Like You 8-).
Kaz..............
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Better use the one on the frame, as a rules state "....Vehicles must display an identification sticker matching the logbook number, permanently attached to the frame / chassis...."
NOT chainguard...
Jon
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Better use the one on the frame, as a rules state "....Vehicles must display an identification sticker matching the logbook number, permanently attached to the frame / chassis...."
NOT chainguard...
Jon
Jon,
if that's what the rule book says then that's what I will do! :wink:
Thanks again for all your help! :mrgreen:
Kaz..........
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Nice photo of Jason McVicar. Who's the guy with the broom?
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His servent....
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Nice photo of Jason McVicar. Who's the guy with the broom?
Slim,
Just the Winner of the Cleanest/Nicest Pit's Award ! :roll:
Sponsored by www.Landracing.com's Jon"200mph 600cc" Ammo :-D!
Thanks for asking my Brother :wink:!
How the New Tattoos coming along :-o?
Kaz...............
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Kaz,
I glad to see that your bike is making noise! Maybe all I needed to do was move so Gil had space to work on it!
Go to http://topgear-products.com/ for the bike hauler. They are fairly easy to make, but for his price, why waste the time! Tell Jim I sent you.
Hope to see you on the dirt/salt soon.
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A problem with the bike hauler as shown here -- and the ones that I built from scratch, which are damn near identical to these -- is the the tie-downs, being fixed to the vehicle (whether to bumper or to the outriggers on the hauler per se -- is that when the driver of the tow vehicle turns, the bike rear tire swings to the inside of the turns -- and since there's a steering head angle involved, there is a large force placed on the outside-of-the-turn tie down trying to pull the bike back to upright. Result: The clip-on gets warped into submission, or the tie-down fails and the bike falls over. Want something even worse to happen? Walk away for a moment, and have someone decide that your rig is in the wrong place, decide he should move it, and therefore backs it up. Big damage when the turning stresses are applied! El Mirage November '04, I think it was, when we learned this lesson.
We suffered this more than once, and that's why we went to the trailer-ette where the bike is secured only to the trailer. Go ahead and use a hauler like the one shown -- but beware of me coming up to you, seeing your bent bike, and saying "I told you so!".
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S.S.S.,
You are correct with your information. I have experienced the same issues. That being said, I used the device when I hauled my whole operation to the Bub event in the back of my F150. This device was brought to the salt in the receiver (inverted) so it took no bed space.
You have an awesome set up, it can tow the bike safely and securely without issue. The Top Gear or similar device CAN be a nice alternative considering space, and budget.
I killed one of my steering stops at the 6/10 El Mirage meet and was saved by the help of fellow racers. Like a sharp knife, the bike hauler works well, if you know how to use it and display caution.
We have a device in the works that is the same concept as your hauler. Thanks again for your "don't ask me how" experiences.