Looking good bairdco. Someone has to give magrider some competition.this is by far, the fastest, smoothest, most well behaved bike i've ever built.
good luck guys...
Only 2 days to go......
So Cal Race on Oct. 22 at Grange
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Only 2 days to go......
Nice work as always Baird, love the velocity stack! Those Hookworms look pretty beefy on your prewar frame
thanks. they're on my 24" worksman wheels. i had a set of 26's on, and they looked huge. i like the 24's for quicker acceleration, and to lower the bike.
i don't think anyone's gonna be able to touch this bike on that long straight. i blew my buddy's volkswagen bus away from 0-50...
i don't think anyone's gonna be able to touch this bike on that long straight. i blew my buddy's volkswagen bus away from 0-50...
Nice bike Baird........my girlfriend want's to ride it, she's afraid of mine
Plus she says it matches the color of her hair
I wish you the luck!
Plus she says it matches the color of her hair
I wish you the luck!
I'll be using Pat's Go-Pro video cam on my helmet.....sure to have some great footage of the racing action. Not quite as good as being there though, you don't want to miss this one if you can help it......it's more than just racing.
Bairdco what is up with that rear hub? I can see the left chain stay I can't see a sprocket and that's something different sticking out on that side and high speeds with smaller rims? YOU'RE GEARED WITH GOD KNOWS WHAT AND YOU WILL BE AT TOP RPMS THE HOLE TIME!!!
Hi,
Could anyone give me a ride from Aliso Viejo?
Bairdco: How did you switch around your cylinder?
Could anyone give me a ride from Aliso Viejo?
Bairdco: How did you switch around your cylinder?
I saw him do 54 on GPS twice with a 27T. He's small, light, fearless, and harder than a Solex trying to keep up with him!
Gonna be awesome watching him and Magrider battle it out. Magrider knows his lines, and his bike is deceptively well-built in person!
Edit: Kristof: read this thread: http://motorbicycling.com/f38/backwards-engine-experiment-1939-colson-13458.html
Gonna be awesome watching him and Magrider battle it out. Magrider knows his lines, and his bike is deceptively well-built in person!
Edit: Kristof: read this thread: http://motorbicycling.com/f38/backwards-engine-experiment-1939-colson-13458.html
thank you, I look forward to Saturday, it's going to be a great time.
see you in the pits....
Yes my name is John I am from the houston Tx area and I am brand new to the whole motor bike community and am just getting started with the hobby. I have a mountain bike and fixin to order the friction drive from Staton Inc. I have been through a few different styles dont care for theme and think that I will give the friction drive a chance,I have researched this style kit.Who can recommend the right drive roller,for sort of an all round one for commuting and going up the bridges becouse I will go up the kemah bridge occasionaly and which would be a good one haul a bike trailer loaded down,I know I cant spell worth a darn. Please educate me again I am new and already have made some expensive mistakes thanks to all. By the way I would like to see if there are any people in the houston area that get together on the weekends camping trips wanna find a club or
a group to get together with
thanks John.
a group to get together withthanks John.
Welcome to the forum John.
You might want to make your own thread with your questions. It's bad netiquette to hijack another thread.
You might want to make your own thread with your questions. It's bad netiquette to hijack another thread.
Holy toledo the race is only 3 days away and I still need to pack my crap LOL And tomorrow after work I have a 10 year service recognition party to go to which will last into the evening. Heck free food and open bar def there!!
duce, there's a 30t sprocket on the left side. i dunno what you see that's different, could be my coaster brake strap, or a little red bullet taillight peeking out, but there's definitely a sprocket back there (manic mechanic adapter and a 30t steel motorcycle sprocket.) there's also a hardhat headlight strapped to the front, and a license plate on the other side, out of view, because i gotta ride this beast to work.
as far as top rpms the whole time, i wish! but the bike doesn't wind out till 50 something mph, and it gets there quick, so i should see top speed in the straights. i've been riding it everyday since sunday, and it's mostly tuned, and fast enough to keep me out of the bike lane and mingling with traffic. you should see the looks on the faces of the people in cars when i'm pedaling off the red lights alongside them, then accelerating as fast as they are!
i've been through 2 tanks so far, and rode about 40 miles today, and this thing just begs for more. i'm really amazed at how this motor came out. and, i'm using the stock NT carb on it! not even an expansion chamber!
if i had more time, i'd build an x chamber and a manifold for my 16mm mikuni, but that'll all have to wait (bonneville, anyone?)
i'm beyond stoked at how this bike came together, and when i'm riding it, i don't want to get off it. i wish everyone could ride it to see how a china doll engine should be.
but, nobody rides my bike but me...
i'm definitely ready to tear it up on the track.
funny, last week, the bike wasn't even close to being built, i had no ride, and it was starting to look like i wasn't gonna make it...
as far as top rpms the whole time, i wish! but the bike doesn't wind out till 50 something mph, and it gets there quick, so i should see top speed in the straights. i've been riding it everyday since sunday, and it's mostly tuned, and fast enough to keep me out of the bike lane and mingling with traffic. you should see the looks on the faces of the people in cars when i'm pedaling off the red lights alongside them, then accelerating as fast as they are!
i've been through 2 tanks so far, and rode about 40 miles today, and this thing just begs for more. i'm really amazed at how this motor came out. and, i'm using the stock NT carb on it! not even an expansion chamber!
if i had more time, i'd build an x chamber and a manifold for my 16mm mikuni, but that'll all have to wait (bonneville, anyone?)
i'm beyond stoked at how this bike came together, and when i'm riding it, i don't want to get off it. i wish everyone could ride it to see how a china doll engine should be.
but, nobody rides my bike but me...
i'm definitely ready to tear it up on the track.
funny, last week, the bike wasn't even close to being built, i had no ride, and it was starting to look like i wasn't gonna make it...
that must have been what i saw then i'm in the 40mph+ range with the new top end I haven't put that much nitro-meth in it yet just drops so maybe a Little more to hopefully get over 45ish mph i have an adjustable jet mod on a NT so tuning is a braes, reeds are holding up the Xchaimber is fare but
It will be hared to keep up with you -your porting must be way better!!!!
It will be hared to keep up with you -your porting must be way better!!!!
Wow....my big 4-stroke is only geared to go 40.7mph, hope I can keep up with you guys in the Ultimate race.
Anyone have feedback on the Racing Schedule?
It's going to be an action packed schedule all the way to sunset.
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Grange Motor Circuit, Saturday October 22nd Racing Schedule.
Gate opens at 6:00am for Registration and Payment.
Track hours 7.30am - 6:00pm
Practice 7.30am - 9.40am
9:40 - 9:55 Racers Meeting.
Heat # 1, 5 Laps + 1 warm up lap
10:00 - 10:15 ebikes
10:15 - 10:30 <50cc 4 Stroke
10:30 - 10:45 2 Stroke, Group #1
10:45 - 11:00 2 Stroke, Group #2
11:00 - 11:15 Mid Range
11:15 - 11:30 <11 hp
Heat # 2, 5 Laps + 1 warm up lap
11:30 - 11:45 ebikes
11:45 - 12:00 <50cc 4 Stroke
12:00 - 12:15 2 Stroke, Group #1
12:15 - 12:30 2 Stroke, Group #2
12:30 - 12:45 Mid Range
12:45 - 1:30 <11 hp
Finals, 12 Laps + 1 warm up lap
1:30 - 1:55 ebikes FINAL
1:55 - 2:20 <50cc 4 Stroke FINAL
2:20 - 2:45 2 Stroke, Group #1 FINAL
2:45 - 3:10 2 Stroke, Group #2 FINAL
3:10 - 3:35 Mid Range FINAL
3:35 - 4:00 <11 hp FINAL
ULTIMATE Race of the 5 Classes 12 Laps + 1 warm up lap
4:10 - 4:40
UNLIMITED Race
4.50 - 5:10
Drag Racing
5:10 - 6:00
PRIZE CEREMONY
If any Class has to eliminate a Heat, all races move up in time slots.
SPEED LIMIT IS 5 MPH IN THE PITS.
It's going to be an action packed schedule all the way to sunset.
===================================================
Grange Motor Circuit, Saturday October 22nd Racing Schedule.
Gate opens at 6:00am for Registration and Payment.
Track hours 7.30am - 6:00pm
Practice 7.30am - 9.40am
9:40 - 9:55 Racers Meeting.
Heat # 1, 5 Laps + 1 warm up lap
10:00 - 10:15 ebikes
10:15 - 10:30 <50cc 4 Stroke
10:30 - 10:45 2 Stroke, Group #1
10:45 - 11:00 2 Stroke, Group #2
11:00 - 11:15 Mid Range
11:15 - 11:30 <11 hp
Heat # 2, 5 Laps + 1 warm up lap
11:30 - 11:45 ebikes
11:45 - 12:00 <50cc 4 Stroke
12:00 - 12:15 2 Stroke, Group #1
12:15 - 12:30 2 Stroke, Group #2
12:30 - 12:45 Mid Range
12:45 - 1:30 <11 hp
Finals, 12 Laps + 1 warm up lap
1:30 - 1:55 ebikes FINAL
1:55 - 2:20 <50cc 4 Stroke FINAL
2:20 - 2:45 2 Stroke, Group #1 FINAL
2:45 - 3:10 2 Stroke, Group #2 FINAL
3:10 - 3:35 Mid Range FINAL
3:35 - 4:00 <11 hp FINAL
ULTIMATE Race of the 5 Classes 12 Laps + 1 warm up lap
4:10 - 4:40
UNLIMITED Race
4.50 - 5:10
Drag Racing
5:10 - 6:00
PRIZE CEREMONY
If any Class has to eliminate a Heat, all races move up in time slots.
SPEED LIMIT IS 5 MPH IN THE PITS.
looks like a tight schedule. no time for breakdowns. not that i expect any from my bike...
weather looks like mid 80's. winds around 15, with gusts to 25. i hope its at our backs on the straight-away.
weather looks like mid 80's. winds around 15, with gusts to 25. i hope its at our backs on the straight-away.
5 Day Weather Forecast and Conditions for 92307looks like a tight schedule. no time for breakdowns. not that i expect any from my bike...
weather looks like mid 80's. .
Weather looks good.
You can print out the race schedule now so you know when you are
riding.
The heats and finals you are racing in are scheduled so that when
the heat or final before yours starts you will be at the starting area
ready to go.
That would be 15 minutes for the heats
and at least 15 minutes for the finals even though they are 25 minutes.
Please bring a watch/time piece and it is the plan to give you a copy of the
race schedule when you sign in at the gate on Saturday or Friday.
There will be announcements on the PA but it would be best if you follow
the times on the schedule too.
It is going to be a working race with the riders helping out with scoring,
flagging, checking safety equipment etc.
Flagging and scoring is a fun task if everyone helps out.
After your race or heat is finished you have time to take your bike back
to your pits then come over to by the starting line to help out with scoring,
flagging, etc.
You will be helping out with the 2nd heat or final after yours ends.
I hope that this is clear and we will be going over the details at the
riders meeting from 9.40 to 9.55am
Please let me know if you have any questions.
thanks