Rollie Free: Aero test?

[A2WindTunnel]

I would love to recreate this in the wind tunnel to see what the difference in drag from a "standard" tuck to what Rollie did back in '48. I know Herb Harris sold the bike in 2010 for $1 million and doubtful we could get the actual bike for a test. To really recreate it correctly, is there any photos of him in his normal position on this bike along with speed and then there can be a comparison to this position and speed.  Anyone have any historical info about this that could be helpful or know where the bike is now? 

-D

[WOODY@DDLLC]

Dave, Big Sid will know! 

http://www.bigsid.com/Default.aspx

[Freud]

I'm available for a recreation except it was on a Trumpet and I'm old.

FREUD

[manta22]

I'm available for a recreation except it was on a Trumpet and I'm old.

FREUD

A strumpet?   

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[DallasV]

I'm available for a recreation except it was on a Trumpet and I'm old.

FREUD

I know there is a Pitot Tube joke in there somewhere but the image is disturbing enough I can't put clear thoughts together.

[Rex Schimmer]

Freud!! now I have to sleep with the night light on!!!

I would be a great experiment.

Rex

[Dynoroom]

=red,2,300]My Eyes!!!

[SaltRat]

Rumor is that the Colonel Sanders folks are looking for those chicken legs . . . . .


I'm just sayin' . . . . . .

We love you Freud.  Pass the gravy?

I'm available for a recreation except it was on a Trumpet and I'm old.

FREUD

[55chevr]

Might have better aero if you shaved under your arms.

[Dean Los Angeles]

I thought the salt was the whitest stuff on the planet until I saw that ass.

I'm still gouging my eyes out.

[interested bystander]

Disregarding the esteemed Dr F's business card  (I received my copy in person {and immediately dipped it in Lysol}) for a minute.

I have been told that Mr Free made a pass with a SHIRT on and then with shirt off ran FASTER,
The claimant said Free's great amount of back hair lowered the Cd and then DOUG KRUSE went on to say - are ya ready? - it was . . . "HAIR - O - DYNAMICS! 

Happy Halloween!

[Blue]

Rollie Free rode a Vincent Black Lightning.  This was a race version of the Vincent Black Shadow C (sometimes referred to as a "3").  It was the same as the shadow with plates, seat, lights and other small changes.  Rollie's Lightning was further stripped and modified.

For wind tunnel testing, any late-model Black Shadow stripped to an equivalent level of bodywork should be close.  Have to find a rider with the right amount of "ponch" to create the correct upper body and leg angle...

[LSR Mike]

I thought the salt was the whitest stuff on the planet until I saw that ass.

I'm still gouging my eyes out.

That ass does sorta disappear into the background. ROFLPIMP

[Glen]

The butt crack is the right direction and doesn't flutter

[racergeo]

     I'm giving Freud an edge in the aero position, plus he's a heck of a lot cuter!  He claims to have stiff riding position.