Beat The Clock
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Re: Beat The Clock Salt Flats style
Seat is being kind of a pain but I feel like I'm on the downward side now though.
Appreciate the homage but honestly I'm just winging it. The end product will be the tell all. Hopefully I can meet the standard that Cresent set with the mock up pics. I'd be totally stoked if I come close
Did more forming and glassing today.
put the seat on the bike for mock up. Where the seat rails/backbone meet the tire create a pretty large V shape. That's what I'm trying to get rid of.
Started out building the frame/mold
The red circle is a low area where the seat got dropped on the way out to the garage before it was glassed. The wire frame got bent in a little and I thought I got it all bent back into shape. Its actually pretty minor and after one more layer of glass it looks just like the other side now. Plan is to add a layer to the underside of the opposite side so the thickness match.
This is where I'm at. Still needs a few more layers around the seat pad area. I want it to be very strong. After that will be time to trim it again. Its getting close
Sweet bikes. Yes that actually does help thanksHoofhearted said:
Glad you dig it Doug. I hope I can keep the updates coming. Tough to do with -0- funds haha. Gotta be creative I guess. hahabeatnic said:
Swagger said:
Seat is being kind of a pain but I feel like I'm on the downward side now though.
Appreciate the homage but honestly I'm just winging it. The end product will be the tell all. Hopefully I can meet the standard that Cresent set with the mock up pics. I'd be totally stoked if I come close
Did more forming and glassing today.
put the seat on the bike for mock up. Where the seat rails/backbone meet the tire create a pretty large V shape. That's what I'm trying to get rid of.
Started out building the frame/mold
The red circle is a low area where the seat got dropped on the way out to the garage before it was glassed. The wire frame got bent in a little and I thought I got it all bent back into shape. Its actually pretty minor and after one more layer of glass it looks just like the other side now. Plan is to add a layer to the underside of the opposite side so the thickness match.
This is where I'm at. Still needs a few more layers around the seat pad area. I want it to be very strong. After that will be time to trim it again. Its getting close
tWistedWheelz
BUILT NOT BOUGHT!
Re: Beat The Clock Salt Flats style
Your nuts are not your friends are they!.......
Your nuts are not your friends are they!.......
Re: Beat The Clock Salt Flats style
When you get the project finished you NEED to take it to Bonneville and get it initiated on the salt. Forget the "salt style". Make it a genuine salt bike :- )
When you get the project finished you NEED to take it to Bonneville and get it initiated on the salt. Forget the "salt style". Make it a genuine salt bike :- )
Re: Beat The Clock Salt Flats style
That is a fantastic idear Hoofhearted. Would def call for some engine mods first though. I wouldn't want to embarass myself
hahaha, you should know me better than that. If I were after comfort I'd go by a 30k Harley. hahatWistedWheelz said:
That is a fantastic idear Hoofhearted. Would def call for some engine mods first though. I wouldn't want to embarass myself
BahahahahaSwagger said:
Re: Beat The Clock Salt Flats style
Theres not much fear that you would embarrass yourself. Unless, maybe, if you fall off on the start line or spend two months before the meet announcing you are going to run 175 on a 650 Triumph on gas. Speedwise you won't. If you have a slow run people figure you got problems. Not that you're a wanker and shouldn't be there. There have been people there with thousands of bucks in a bike and it didn't run for shit. There are people there with shit that run like a million bucks. Its the wole spectrum from 50cc to 3000cc. If you do go you willwant to go back and back and back.............
Theres not much fear that you would embarrass yourself. Unless, maybe, if you fall off on the start line or spend two months before the meet announcing you are going to run 175 on a 650 Triumph on gas. Speedwise you won't. If you have a slow run people figure you got problems. Not that you're a wanker and shouldn't be there. There have been people there with thousands of bucks in a bike and it didn't run for shit. There are people there with shit that run like a million bucks. Its the wole spectrum from 50cc to 3000cc. If you do go you willwant to go back and back and back.............
tWistedWheelz
BUILT NOT BOUGHT!
Re: Beat The Clock Salt Flats style
I am thinking there needs to be a DTT GTG at speedweek, but I am already planning and signed up for 2 gtg's this year, and I think that is all I can get away with without getting a divorce!
I am thinking there needs to be a DTT GTG at speedweek, but I am already planning and signed up for 2 gtg's this year, and I think that is all I can get away with without getting a divorce!
Re: Beat The Clock Salt Flats style
I can understand that. Heres a teaser for Bonneville. The first bike out is Willie Buchta's 1000cc Harley sidecar. I think the bike is a 360 Honda? Can anyone identify? Then me. The video was made by ken Thornhill a good friend and crew member (crew member Ha! I feel like a real racer!).
Screwball sets World Land Speed Record at Bonneville 2010
I can understand that. Heres a teaser for Bonneville. The first bike out is Willie Buchta's 1000cc Harley sidecar. I think the bike is a 360 Honda? Can anyone identify? Then me. The video was made by ken Thornhill a good friend and crew member (crew member Ha! I feel like a real racer!).
Screwball sets World Land Speed Record at Bonneville 2010
mothgils
Coast to Coast
Re: Beat The Clock Salt Flats style
Holy crap Troy!! I can't believe I just saw this thread. I had no idea you were switching it up again. Each incarnation of this bike tops the previous, 10 fold. You have some mad skills sir and a great eye for design. Doesn't hurt to have some pretty talented fellas hanging around. In fact, if you dudes get bored and want to trek to Indiana, my garage is open, lets get my bike done!
Keep up the great work man! Can't wait to see the finished product. I won't be missing this thread again!
Holy crap Troy!! I can't believe I just saw this thread. I had no idea you were switching it up again. Each incarnation of this bike tops the previous, 10 fold. You have some mad skills sir and a great eye for design. Doesn't hurt to have some pretty talented fellas hanging around. In fact, if you dudes get bored and want to trek to Indiana, my garage is open, lets get my bike done!
Keep up the great work man! Can't wait to see the finished product. I won't be missing this thread again!
Re: Beat The Clock Salt Flats style
Well you've inspired me Hoofhearted...Damn you! haha. I checked on milage 2024 or 33 hrs. I def would want to do some engine mods first and it would to take some time to save up the change to make it all happen. Maybe on day...
Thanks Joe and Kiley. Seat is coming along. Hopefull today will be the last round of fiberglass then on to bondo.
I feel like it is really dialed in now. I have to thank Kanticoy for the push though. In the begining I wasn't sure if I could pull the seat off. Not phsically building it but rather making it look right. Its now close...Thanks man
Hey Mothgils I think this round caught a few by surprise. Hopefull I won't let anyone down haha. But your right brother. I have a fantastic crew assembled. Thanks for the Homage man
Ok like I said last round of fiberglass for the seat today but first I'm in the process of bending some conduit to get the lines on the new bottom rails. Tossed the seat on to get the effect.
Its kinda hard to visualize but I this is where she is headed. Should be a pretty simple/straight forward mod
Well you've inspired me Hoofhearted...Damn you! haha. I checked on milage 2024 or 33 hrs. I def would want to do some engine mods first and it would to take some time to save up the change to make it all happen. Maybe on day...
Thanks Joe and Kiley. Seat is coming along. Hopefull today will be the last round of fiberglass then on to bondo.
I feel like it is really dialed in now. I have to thank Kanticoy for the push though. In the begining I wasn't sure if I could pull the seat off. Not phsically building it but rather making it look right. Its now close...Thanks man
Hey Mothgils I think this round caught a few by surprise. Hopefull I won't let anyone down haha. But your right brother. I have a fantastic crew assembled. Thanks for the Homage man
Ok like I said last round of fiberglass for the seat today but first I'm in the process of bending some conduit to get the lines on the new bottom rails. Tossed the seat on to get the effect.
Its kinda hard to visualize but I this is where she is headed. Should be a pretty simple/straight forward mod
Swagger
Putting boot to ass since 1967!
Re: Beat The Clock Salt Flats style
Oh hell...you're cutting the frame! I didn't quite understand with the red wire....
What prompts this bit or rework? I'd bet that the rear end softens up a bit as the new layout will certainly flex more than current...but that may well be a good thing.
Oh hell...you're cutting the frame! I didn't quite understand with the red wire....
What prompts this bit or rework? I'd bet that the rear end softens up a bit as the new layout will certainly flex more than current...but that may well be a good thing.
Re: Beat The Clock Salt Flats style
Maybe its because I can't leave anything alone haha. But yeah the bars and the frame were always in the works. I really want higher chainstays and I love the new racey lines. I had to almost put my finger on the screen and trace the outline of the frame to get it in my head. This mod is the last bit of bobber/chopper to go. I can't turn back now. haha.
If you look at cresents drawings the chainstays were minuplated. Im not sure any even noticed because to me it just looks more natural on this style compared to the bobber rear end. Anyhow, should be pretty simple to add more rigidity if need be without sacrificing the lines I'm after.
Maybe its because I can't leave anything alone haha. But yeah the bars and the frame were always in the works. I really want higher chainstays and I love the new racey lines. I had to almost put my finger on the screen and trace the outline of the frame to get it in my head. This mod is the last bit of bobber/chopper to go. I can't turn back now. haha.
If you look at cresents drawings the chainstays were minuplated. Im not sure any even noticed because to me it just looks more natural on this style compared to the bobber rear end. Anyhow, should be pretty simple to add more rigidity if need be without sacrificing the lines I'm after.
VonYinzer
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Re: Beat The Clock Salt Flats style
Just a quick thought... Im not sure about clearance, but whipping up a set of intakes that point the carbs out at more of an outward angle would look the business... Very early race bike. Would be real subtle, but I think it would really make people think...
Just a quick thought... Im not sure about clearance, but whipping up a set of intakes that point the carbs out at more of an outward angle would look the business... Very early race bike. Would be real subtle, but I think it would really make people think...
Re: Beat The Clock Salt Flats style
You've got a haul alright. I haul a little less at 1600 miles. God put Bonneville in an out of the way spot. But it is worth the effort. Not just being able to hold the throtle wide open for three miles but the whole experience of being there, meeting like minded people etc. I haul with a 30 year old RV so the drive seems like forever. Looking at that photo above it looks like all you need is a couple of number plates and you're ready too run.
You've got a haul alright. I haul a little less at 1600 miles. God put Bonneville in an out of the way spot. But it is worth the effort. Not just being able to hold the throtle wide open for three miles but the whole experience of being there, meeting like minded people etc. I haul with a 30 year old RV so the drive seems like forever. Looking at that photo above it looks like all you need is a couple of number plates and you're ready too run.