Introduce Yourself

[Stainless1]

Welcome Roy... have you been to Bonneville?  If not come to an event, talk to Folks with bikes... and as Neil suggested #1...
 

[roycross]

Thanks!

I have the rule book. I have only been through Utah, but not to Bonneville. I thought of going this summer (2024) as a road trip. I used to be a filmmaker and going to a film festival with a film in competition and just going as a cinephile are two different experiences. However, it might be a good idea. It's a 3700km drive each way for me. Perhaps checking a flight and a rental is a better option. Thank you for the suggestions.

[sabat]

Welcome Roy. As Stan will tell you eventually, there are a TON of motorcycle classes, and a lot of them have open records. Especially if you like small displacement, pushrod bikes. In any case, I think it's more fun to build a bike that you can potentially set a record with - so since you have no limits at this point, I suggest you pick something open, and relatively cheap. good luck, Dean

[manta22]

Roy,

The first time I went to Bonneville, 20 years ago, my wife and I flew from Tucson up to Salt Lake City and had a rental RV pick us up at the airport. We drove to the Salt Flats and enjoyed the racing. The casinos permit RV parking but we used the KOA overnight for its hookups. We returned the RV and flew home. It worked out just fine and avoided an 1800 mile drive up & back. Tip- if you are renting a vehicle in SLC, it is prudent to not show up wearing a Bonneville T-shirt. 

[Stan Back]

Roy --

Now that you have a Rule Book, take a look at the Motorcycle record pages.  Such as 100cc records -- they're more of them than the 125cc records or the 175 records.  See what's missing -- Got it?

I guess with the 3000cc+ records you could get one by just making a Corvette with no front wheels drag it for 3 miles.  (I'm not sure of that, I'm a car guy.)

But the point is, why not build for an open record -- they both pay the same (nothing).  Sure are good for bragging rights, however.

Stan

[roycross]

Thanks, Stan, Neil, Dean, Stainless!

As a newbie, I wish there was a decoder app for all the different categories. I'm bouncing back and forth between the classes trying to decipher everything. Part of the learning curve.

I get what most are suggesting, that competing for a record as a built in motivator for bragging rights. I'm still thinking about it. Plus, I have to see what kind of bike I can rummage up with my budget. Keeping it simple will be my foundational philosophy! Always accepting advice and suggestions!

[roycross]

Hello Again!

I have decided to attend Boneville 2024 in August. After some reflection, I have decided to bring my movie camera and a filmmaking colleague with me rather than attend solely as a spectator.  Being on a racing team is probably the best way to get a real sense of the salt, but perhaps the second best way is to shoot some film and see what shakes out! It will be great research for my own project in 2025. I will also get to meet some really cool people and, if you are willing, I would love to hear your stories!

I am still researching my bike build and looking for a shop to work out of. That will come.

Thank you for all the advice and suggestions!

Happy New Year!

Roy

[7707]

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[Mr.E]

Hello, My name Is Jordan.

I have built an ama inspired 77 kz1000 that I plan on bringing to Bonneville this year '24. The bike was built with street riding in mind and is loaded with the period correct parts but it is unfortunately between CC Class sizes being an 1105cc, and would not be competitive in the 1350cc class. My father and I will be just taking it out to get our feet wet, join the 130, and hopefully the 150 club and spend the following year planning a build to compete for a record. I am a vintage Kawasaki enthusiast and have a built many bikes over the years but a LSR bike is a new one for me. Looking to join the CG class next year in a modified or partially streamlined KZ

[Stainless1]

Welcome Jordan... World of Speed is a fun meet.  Go to the USFRA Website to get the rules for their 130 and 150 Clubs.

[gowing]

Does USFRA/SCTA have a "CG" class?
I was under the impression that the CG (Classic Gas) is an AMA class.
BMST doesn't have a 130 mph. club.

[Stainless1]

Does USFRA/SCTA have a "CG" class?

No but the USFRA clubs are a great intro to the salt... with goals

I was under the impression that the CG (Classic Gas) is an AMA class.
BMST doesn't have a 130 mph. club.

We race where we can have fun... I guess he could run RWB... at BMST, but he didn't ask about that

[gowing]

Thank you Stainless1 for the rebuke.
I agree that having fun while racing is the goal.

however...with all of the different sanctioning bodies, events, classes and rules, it is pretty easy to mix them up.

Sure, he can race his bike in the 130mph. club AND in the CG class.
but he's not going to do it with the same sanctioning organization or at the same event.

Pick one , or the other , or both!  whatever is the most fun.

[Stainless1]

Gowing... it was not criticism... 
The poster seemed to realize that he was between AMA CG classes with his street bike...
So alternative racing to running to slow for a record... USFRA Clubs...
He did say they would build a CG to a class next year....

Lots of folks want to race what they have at Bonneville, till they realize they can't... or are not going to be competitive... The USFRA Clubs are a great way to get on the salt and run flat out.  I recommend them to folks all the time.   Almost anything streetable can be prepped for 130 Club.
 

[Mr.E]

I muddied the waters there a bit with my limited knowledge.
This year, we are going to just run the bike as is, hopefully at Bonneville through the USFRA(World Of Speed?), my father will be riding and our goal is to try for the 130 club and up.

The following year our plan as it sits would be to pick a class, build a bike over the year for that specifically and run at a BMST event or others in 2025