Sportsman 200 on Steroids

[cobrafreak]

The Bonneville Flyer received a lot of positive attention from spectators and racers and even some negative attention from past record holders.[/QUOTE]

Negative, really? They saw the writing on the wall and knew their record would be short lived. I guess there are bad sports everywhere.

 

[Velodrome]

That caught my attenion as well. Cant wait to read all the stories surounding this thread!

 

[azbill]

we need more pics and vids
I know I am badly wanting to see her fly !!!

 

[cobrafreak]

Hey, I just texted back and forth with Pat and We all need to buy Him a beer for his super human speed record efforts. He shows up at the Whiz-in, so bring your brews

 

[sportscarpat]

we need more pics and vids
I know I am badly wanting to see her fly !!!

For anyone interested, I started another thread called "The Adventures of the Bonneville Flyer" to chronicle the whole Bonneville racing experience. The thread is located here:
http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=41836

 

[ChopperDave]

My friend Craig Pike, did a write up on his site. Read it here:

http://www.myrideisme.com/Blog/record-for-cool-bonneville-flyer/

 

[cobrafreak]

Too cool...

 

[Lurker]

I just read that blog post... too cool. Those are some great photos too. When do we get to see the video?

 

[sportscarpat]

I just read that blog post... too cool. Those are some great photos too. When do we get to see the video?

Here is some video and an interview with the Bonneville Flyer team.
Enjoy!

http://vimeo.com/53372066


Bonneville Salt Flats by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr

 

[culvercityclassic]

Great Video Pat

 

[fasteddy]

Fantastic! Simply fantastic. What a great honor for all of you.

Steve.

 

[silverbear]

Absolutely wonderful! Since we of this forum "knew you when" it makes us feel like we're all a part of this achievement, too, even if all we did was stand back and watch as one bike evolved into another and we cheered you on. You've come a long way, Pat. Who'd a thunk it just a few years ago?
SB

 

[cobrafreak]

Very Cool. Keep Rock'n and a Roll'n!

 

[Lurker]

Man, I have been waiting for this video for what seems like years! But I have to admit it was very nice to come into a job I hate this morning and find a little piece of happiness in my email.

 

[RicksRides]

Congrats, Pat. Damn fine machine.

 

[cobrafreak]

Pat, if you want to swap for a day, I can do the job you hate and you can do mine (that I hate also). Then the next day we can both meet for lunch after getting fired from our respective jobs

 

[killercanuck]

Great vid, thanks for that!

Any plans for next year?

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

Awesome video Pat! It looks like tons of fun!
Congrats again.

 

[sportscarpat]

Wow, thanks for all the comments! As Silverbear said it has been an evolutionary process in the design of my bikes, and I'd be lying if I said I haven't had any failures and mistakes along the way. As far as next year I do have a personal goal of SAFELY reaching 80 mph. Were very close.......

 

[JonnyR]

sounds like you have a real pro team assembled it will take alot of work for some one(or group) to knock you guys off the top and it sounds like you are still pushing for higher speeds sounds like you guys might have found a little more power in her some where im realy impressed with the flyer its a real deal racer i hope you guys keep at it and hit the 80MPH mark on the salt and keep pushing that record higher i hope you hold it for a few years at least i bet Burt Munro would be real impressed with what you guys built