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by Carbon kid
Sat Apr 02, 2016 12:03 pm
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: 125cc 2stroke special construction
Replies: 20
Views: 39421

Re: 125cc 2stroke special construction

Hope all went well for all at 2016 speed week ? Not having any luck trying to find a donor bike in Aus and with the dollar at current rate makes imports not cheap ! Chasing a complete 125 ex race Aprilia RSA or RSW or Honda RS - R , 2002 onwards ! May have another engine option !! But a complete ex ...
by Carbon kid
Sat Feb 20, 2016 8:40 pm
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: 125cc 2stroke special construction
Replies: 20
Views: 39421

Re: 125cc 2stroke special construction

Hey Bones No pics as yet nothing to see except lots of drawings in scale and a few full size on the factory floor !!! Are you familiar with Nigel Petrie's 350 cc KTM A class from last year ?? Similar to that !?!? I'd like to see some pics of your rs 125 though !! How much work was done on the engine...
by Carbon kid
Fri Feb 19, 2016 7:58 am
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: 125cc 2stroke special construction
Replies: 20
Views: 39421

Re: 125cc 2stroke special construction

Thanks Bones , yeah checked with Graham and Ross about carbon fibre frame , not a prob !! It's structurally very strong , Very stiff and very light ! The way of the future ! As for add ons it's probably better than welding , no heat treatment loss or distortion and I can create both mechanical and c...
by Carbon kid
Thu Feb 18, 2016 11:35 pm
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: 125cc 2stroke special construction
Replies: 20
Views: 39421

Re: 125cc 2stroke special construction

I have now dropped from 19inch rims to 18 , better tyre choice and a little less frontal area ! Other than aerodynamics what's my next enemy in small 125cc ?, weight ? Rolling resistance ? Or others ?? And where should weight balance be for the salt ? Starting to test carbon frame options ! Tube onl...
by Carbon kid
Thu Feb 11, 2016 10:49 pm
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: 125cc 2stroke special construction
Replies: 20
Views: 39421

125cc 2stroke special construction

Hi all !! New to this so some tricks before I start building would be greatly appreciated thanks !! Basic plan : 45hp - 55 kg build I HOPE and would love to crack 190kph ?? The rest is Top Secret !!!! Haha First up RAKE set up ?? Is 45 degrees to much ? Wear to position most of weight Wheel base abo...