doesnt look much [and its a few weeks old now] but this is the first day of the first test motor running
plan was to make 1 good motor with all the test stuff going on inside it then if it it works make 2 more for the twin engine bike. test motor is a "modern" engine being a set of 60's cases. the real race ones will be early 50s cases [they are essentially the same] so i drop into vintage class for bonneville so i am at least in with a fighting chance.
doesnt look much but theres a lot of work inside to try get this old long stroke thumper revving and performing a bit - lightened flywheels, rover piston, changed internal oiling, single piece pushrods, hot cam, custom cam followers, big breather, top pushrod adjusters, lightened timing gear etc etc.... revs a LOT more freely now.
starting with a massive 22.5 BHP its a mountain to climb, but its fun. i had it out on the road and got a gps indicated 75mph out of it [with a light tail breeze ha] so im pretty happy things are going in the right direction. next up, big valve head and nitrous i recon.. a panther on nitrous i dont think has been done... i guess im just not smart enough to know its a bad idea - blind optimism has got me this far...
Petrol Moto is having a party on June 22 2013..the Saturday before the show in downtown Los Angeles. If you are in town and looking for something to do this is a good start.Bands, Babes and Bikes More info to come. If you are interested in sponsoring or helping out contact Oscar at Petrol.. petrol-moto@hotmail.com
Thanks to everyone showing up saturday and sunday despite the shit weather.Thanks to the barbary,Kingsnake,American Speedway and King Giant and to all those who support us year after year.
"Gotta make the pockets for the damper, finish weld and its ready for paint! Thanx @kiljoycustoms for the cap assembly! #bf5 #fuckthesystem #raceshit "
....Again. After 2 non paying bidders on Ebay I am finished with that.This is a great bike bike with lots of potential.Rebuilt motor ,matching numbers and a title.This is the Factory Competition S model. That means 5 more horses than a regular Cub and no lights. Very EZ to hook up lights if desired.Email me for more details.. mikedavis70@hotmail.com
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