Drivable scaled Ferrari 312pb

[bradwsm]

That's what I'm going with then! Making progress!!!

 

[Luugo86]

Lookin good

 

[bradwsm]

More progress!

 

[adventurco]

Looking good. Are you using foam for the bucks?

 

[bradwsm]

Yes, insulation board and 8th in thermoply.

 

[ridesolo]

Impressed and envious!

 

[bradwsm]

Thank you, drive shaft should be done in the next few days (machinist was dragging his feet!) so then I can finish the rear subframe.

 

[bradwsm]

Drive shaft is done. It is a bit longer than I would like. Debated make a shorter solid shaft but I like the fudge factor a u joint gives me. I still may make one anyway. Here is the mock up and generally where the wheelbase will fall.

 

[Luugo86]

Hell ya man, it's taking shape. What is that rear diff you are using from ?

 

[bradwsm]

Polaris sportsman xp1000. Picked it because it's hp and torque are very similar to the goldwing.

 

[ridesolo]

Looking great.

I remember back when Honda came out w/ the Valkyrie and they went w/ six individual carbs (throttle bodies?) on the thing. That little beast would look pretty good w/ six stacks peeking out behind the roll bar.

 

[kerryb]

I just found this amazing project! I like the earlier version too! The fender flares don’t look right, even though they are probably better. I’m with ridesolo, the stacks behind the roll bar would be perfect!

 

[bradwsm]

I really debated using a Valkyrie motor but it doesn't have reverse and hp and torque are essentially the same although the Valkyrie revs higher. Looked in to swapping to Valkyrie carbs but not really viable. Here is a mock up scaled rear section and a pic with me to show the size of it.

 

[ridesolo]

I really debated using a Valkyrie motor but it doesn't have reverse and hp and torque are essentially the same although the Valkyrie revs higher. Looked in to swapping to Valkyrie carbs but not really viable. Here is a mock up scaled rear section and a pic with me to show the size of i

I wasn't sure about the numbers between the Valkyrie and the Wing, and it seems pretty obvious that you've done lots and lots of research but I figured I'd better throw it out there just in case. If memory serves it seems like the Valk had different cams to get the different rev profile. I also remember reading that Honda managed to get it though DOT inspections w/ straight through exhaust pipes, maybe there's a difference there as well. Didn't mean to throw a wrench into the works... carry on.