Land Speed Record Attempt....

[knarlydog]

My buddy is making a Land Speed Record attempt at Bonneville this week. He's shooting for the 125cc, Partially Streamlined category. Bike is powered by a new Honda RS125 motor. Frame/chassis, including the Center Hub Steering unit, he built himself. I posted one pic, if anyone's interested, I can post more... This pic is without the carbon fiber streamliner bodywork attached.

[Degsy]

What's it going to take to get an NESR sticker on the bike?

derek

[KB]

Same thing it takes to get a sticker on any bike...............a 5 dollar donation to www.nestreetriders.com

KB

[OreoGaborio]

hahaha, nice


So Knarly, where's the pics?

[JeffL]

We need pictures.

Good luck to your friend! Whats the record hes trying to break (in mph/kmh)??

[ssg]

Originally posted by JeffL
(in mph/kmh)??

Yes.

[JeffL]

Originally posted by somestrangeguy
Yes.

I hate you.

[knarlydog]

I'll pass along all the good vibes !!

Current record is 146.x MPH, so he's got to make to consecutive runs within 60 minutes of each other that are better then the previous record by 2% when averaged.

I know, that a lot of math for me this early too....

I'll post up some pics !!

Originally posted by JeffL
We need pictures.

Good luck to your friend! Whats the record hes trying to break (in mph/kmh)??

[knarlydog]

More Pics...

[knarlydog]

"...he's got to make TO consecutive runs...."

My mastery of the English language is as good as my math in the morning.....

[knarlydog]

one more...

[knarlydog]

Opps, I lied, one more...

[dhuze]

Originally posted by knarlydog
"...he's got to make TO consecutive runs...."

My mastery of the English language is as good as my math in the morning.....

Then there's the edit feature

[benVFR]

Is that a bicycle shock? Sure looks like it! :O

[richw]

I'm Impressed....God's speed

[knarlydog]

Good eye it is, its a Fox Vanilla Air shock... don't know if that would be my choice, but its not my ass (or crotch) riding that it !!

Originally posted by benVFR
Is that a bicycle shock? Sure looks like it! :O

[knarlydog]

Just got word from Scott. He was in line waiting to make a second run at the record. Yesterdays attempt fell short by 8mph, but they had the jetting way off on the bike. They did not realize how much the high altitude would affect the jetting. They made a trip out to Salk Lake city because even the leanest jetting they had (125) was too fat. They are going to run a 90 !! main jet today and see if that give them the needed boost.

From all reports the chassis is handling like a dream, no wobbles or lurching. Bike ran a nice true line down the black paint.

[TheIglu]

How much does he weigh?

[knarlydog]

135pds

Originally posted by TheIglu
How much does he weigh?

[KB]

This is good stuff. Sounds like they need a mechanic!!!

That bike looks crazy. Good luck to your boy. He is a brave man.

I think this calls for a Motherfuckin Land Speed Recornd Hooooooo rahhhhhhh"


KB

[TheIglu]

Originally posted by knarlydog
135pds

You guys wanna shave off another 10lbs off the bike rider combo?

I can fit in overhead carryon, my place tickets are cheap!

[knarlydog]

Well, the guy who was originally slated to make the run was 125pds. He was hurt really bad in a crash at LRRS last year, broken pelvis, broken femur, two broken arms. Had some complication's that kept him from being able to do it. So, with the date approaching Scott, the guy who designed the bike, decided he'd make the run. Scott's a seasoned flattrack and ice racer, but tipped the scales at 145pds. So he actually dropped 10 in preparation. He was already a skinny ass guy (He's 6'1"), so I don't know how the hell he managed to drop 10 more, but he did the skinny ass bitch... !!

Originally posted by TheIglu
You guys wanna shave off another 10lbs off the bike rider combo?

I can fit in overhead carryon, my place tickets are cheap!

[wylee]

What is the speed to beat?

[SilverDragon]

Originally posted by knarlydog
They made a trip out to Salk Lake city because even the leanest jetting they had (125) was too fat. They are going to run a 90 !! main jet today and see if that give them the needed boost.

holy crap thats a tiny jet. I didnt think they made such a thing. But I guess when you're fabricating an entire bike like that, why not have somebody machine a jet too! I say use some sort of ram-air type of thing, so long as you dont break up the airflow too much to create drag.. but I'm no engineer, so I'll shaddap now. Tell him good luck! I've got an RS125, and honestly I'd never imagine somebody going for a speed record on one. What is the record, 150mph? (I think a stocker will do like 130 down hill, with the wind)

[Paul_E_D]

Very cool! a 90 main is LEEEEAN. I guess the elevation makes it a bit toughre to hit high speeds out there. A friend of mine went out to watch this year. I'll have to ask him if he checked out the 125 rig.