Dutchman; Still running the same setup from willow, only swapped out the rear sprocket from a 44 to a 50.
some nice bikes... why dont you get rid of the master link and use a chain tool???Update: Is the motor reliable? Yes it is. Is the drive train reliable? That’s a good question. The torque is a big factor and is doing a number on the chain.
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Decided to ride this past Sunday with a local group called “Venice Vintage Motorcycle Club”, they do a ride once a month. This ride was from Venice area to a place called Neptune’s Net in Ventura, up PCH 33 miles one way. Now what was I thinking? I know what I was thinking...beach, babes, and biker chicks
Upon meeting up with this group the feeling was what is this guy thinking. They were all cool people and enjoyed my ride.
We hit a lot of traffic at the start due to an accident but then the road opened up, at one point one of the radar signs clocked me at 52mph. To tell you the truth it was scary on that 2.5 tire. Made it to the location and really surprised the group. The bike was a hit among all the high dollar machines. Made it 20 miles back then the master link let loose and the chain went flying off the bike. Attempted to pedal it, made it to a restaurant called the Chart House and made the phone call for a ride. Had a few really good margaritas and a shrimp cocktail to end the day.
I really wanted to complete this venture…but things happen.
I love those hookworms you have on there... how did they work for you?I got some more work done on the beast.. I mean bike. I had some friends back at the pad tonight and they talked me into starting it up again…it’s now become entertainment for us…the bike was ready for a test ride. All I can say is wow…
Thumper is the only way…or should I say new way to go.
Thanks for the compliments on the bike; it has been a fun project. I am in the planning stages of a new bike for an up-coming race. I am thinking more along the lines of a modern board track racer powered by another four stroke. I am going to start the layout this weekend.
The forks you recommend are nice and I might use them one day but at this time I am over-stocked with options, you would **** if you could see my surplus.
As far as tires you have some of the best (Pilot) on your bike, the hookworms have worked well but then again I did not want to dump this bike on its first race. LOL
I think one of my fellow racers and the winner of Willow (Magrider) was using Pilot’s.
I think tire choice will be the main thing in our races, I went with the largest tire I could find with a good pattern and it worked for me.The 2.5 is almost too much for any standard size frames, but the pilots have worked out wonderfully on mine. They are actually a little too big. I was watching a video of the race on youtube and there was a guy who looked like a blueberry, And it looked like he was running pilot's as well. Keep me informed on your projects as their badassery is off the charts. And as far as the 2 stroke vs. 4 storkes go, how did you keep up the morinis on the track?
Nice pipe Jeff, there's no reverse cone hiding inside that 3rd stage is there?I have been playing around with the bike a bit lately. Fixed some oil leaks, made some adjustments, and made a new exhaust. It has really killed me trying to come up with an exhaust that performs and looks right. Did a little research and this is my design, you could call it a staged exhaust since it gradually gets larger.
I also worked on the fuel lines, the one on the bike did not hold up to our wonderful gas additive. I installed some hi-end fuel line that solved the problem.
A 4-stroke turnin 15K? OK then, better git werkin on an a-cohol race injun, it just stands too reason! lmaorotfupsidownamzing work brother, bad to the bone!!! itd be kool to see that thing with a full race motor on there runnin off alcahol turnin 15,000 rpms-lol
who said anything about 4 stroke?A 4-stroke turnin 15K? OK then, better git werkin on an a-cohol race injun, it just stands too reason! lmaorotfupsidown