Dry Lakes Racers Australia

Norm at Aussie Desert Coolers made a great Radiator for my turbo busa which I subsequently fitted a Craigs and Davies electric pump to. The whole set-up has given me the most consistent cooling yet. You will need to slightly modify the thermostat - drill a hole in it.

Cool, thanks. How is the Australian Motorcycle News Story? Is it online where we can read over here? Thank you. Hi Rocky, Hope the work to repair the liner is progressing well. I read the article today while on a flight - they got the motor wrong for the Ack Liner (2 x ZZR's??) - nontheless not a b...

Thanks for the support guys Managed to escape Wendover for a few days between events and headed down through Zion and Grand Canyon then onto Vegas before returning to Bonneville for WOS It was a good idea to go to both the BUB and WOS as the events are run very differently. The WOS event ran like a ...

Well folks I'm past the point of no return now as the bike is on the water. The shipping came to $1,760 AUD delivered to Mike Ackatiff's yard in San Jose California. Entry port is Oakland. Will cost around the same for return The costs for FIM entry added up because of the insurance - $750, licence ...

$5k is pricey alright and contains heaps of port handling costs . Some of these can be reduced by organising delivery to and from port at each end. The cost for a 20' container for the same journey would be just less than $10k all up so worth getting a few racers together for next year which reduce ...

Folks, Here is a breakdown of the quoted costs for a crate shipped from Melbourne to Oakland and Back Again. All up for 4 cubic metres the cost will be close to $5,000 AUD The shipper is: selectfs.com.au Melbourne to Oakland based on 1 cbm Wharf to door LCL Cargo A$ 245.00 per Cubic Meter / 1000kgs....

See you at the salt gents - I'll poke up a kiwi flag The bike is nearly ready and will get a final dyno mid June. Currently building a steel crate to protect the bike during transit 1.2mx1.2mx3m long - collapsable - no wood and no vegemite. Will be using Select Freight Services to ship the bike as t...

Good advice gents, definately the best option to go through the port at Oakland. Any option that reduces the cost is a good one as far as Im concerned. Looks like I may be shipping on my own so will need to make up a crate to keep the bike safe and sound while in transit. Received the ERC fuel this ...

Thanks for the info Graeme - a lot of good points there. If we dont get enough bikes to fill the container then the crate option is always there.
Shame you couldnt make it - Im sure this wont be the last time we go so maybe next year will be an option.

Cheers Richard

I know what your saying - if it ends up with just the 2 bikes then the crate option would be far cheaper. Plenty of time left to convince a few I reckon

richard, i am gunna have to give it a miss, that is taking my bike over this year, reason being i am already committed to the trip (bub event), and it will cost me too much to change my travel plans,, however i am more than willing to play pit crew for anyone or everyone (aussies) at the bub meetin...

Great idea Jim,

I will get shipping quotes for Melb to SF asap. We may need somewhere to park the container in SF - I will ask my shippers at this end as they may have a site there already
Cheers Richard

We are looking at a 20' at this stage which should get 8 bikes in plus gear.
If you want to run for FIM records you need to get a licence - Motorcycles Australia have the forms and details - http://www.fim.ch/en/fmn/www.ma.org.au

Fuel specs from ERC http://www.ercracingfuels.com/

Ship will need to leave mid july

Cheers Richard

I had a quote in today for $5k from Melbourne to Wendover Utah for a 20' container with bikes. I have to get that verified as I think it was only one way - hope not Melbourne to LA return would do it then just hire a truck for the 10 hour drive from there. I could maybe get somewhere to park the con...

Folks Just because the lake was wisely closed this year for racing its not the end of the world. There is always bonneville to fill the gap in 6 months time. I am interested in anyone keen to join me in taking a few bikes over for the BUB and World of Speed events - the first 2 weeks of September. T...