motorbicycling.com land speed record

Any absolute restrictions based on cost or a sole engine/vehicle type are somewhat unreasonable due to the sheer diversity of the builds - it would be far more universally acceptable were it simply subdivided into classes, that way everyone could get a chance no matter what they ride... It's also somewhat unrealistic to expect a cost restriction to be enforceable, not only would it be unlikely that folks would bring receipts (particularly if it would disqualify them) - often it's true that time spent provides more performance than money alone.

Examples of classes could include: two wheel, three wheel, upright, recumbent, friction/belt/chain, then ofc engine displacements and an "unlimited" class for "other" (exotics like fairings) - sounds like a bunch and complicated but it's not really, it's been done ever since racing was born... those classes would also no doubt be reduced in number for lack of entries, unfortunate but true.
 
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with a morini engine the clutch slips untill it reaches it's lock up rpm, with a really high gear ratio it would be sliping for most of the run. what ever engine we decide to go with we'll need lots of spare parts. the members who make up the race crew will need to be able to rebuild an engine on the spot so they will need some mechanical ability and some fab skills.
would be great if we could find a class where we are the only entry.
 
I think the clutch will hold up just fine:)it'd be smart to bring along spare parts, especially chains, tubes and tires, and a whole 'nother complete motor, just in case, but my experience with the morini shows i'm not gonna burn out a clutch in one day of racing.
 
been troling the web looking for where we might fit in the LSR. this is as close as i've found so far, a whizzer that did 59mph, he was the only one in his class so he got the record.
Bonneville
 
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