Slim like you said, I'm not looking to set any records with my old SOHC 4 at Bonneville. This will be my first time there and only the second time I've been land speed racing, so I'll be happy just to run, hopefully set a new personal best, and make some new friends. I didn't get any tech improvement suggestions at Maxton (at least not officially in my log book) so I'll be making safety adjustments based on what you guys tell me and what I learn from the USFRA and/or SCTA rule books. A few points of discussion:
Tires: I currently have H rated ones on my bike. If I'm going to run at Bonneville, do I need to put on V-rated or better? I ask because I'll be highly surprised if the bike gets over 125 on a good day; however, LittleLiner, from what I understand of your post, tire requirements are based on the record in the class, not how fast my bike will run. Slim and any other bike guys, is my assessment correct?
Chain Guard: Having a new, stronger one built shouldn't be a problem. I know of a shop nearby that can fabricate one for me to the required specs.
Class: M-F (or G) 750 it is. In my mind, the "-4" at the end was actually for the number of cylinders, but whether it's for stroke or cylinders it's just an extra number I don't have to bother with at Bonneville, so I'm fine with leaving it off. No worries there.
Vintage or Classic status: Is there such a class in the USFRA and, if so, will a 1976 model fit into it?
Again, thanks for all the advice to date. Keep it coming!