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by ROSS BROWN
Thu Apr 10, 2014 8:18 pm
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: BOSS STREAMLINER S/UF 925
Replies: 337
Views: 460292

Re: BOSS STREAMLINER S/UF 925

YEP .. been a while since an up date, From the top of the page.. I meant to ask when I saw it How did the legless guys from WW1 start a cranky old Villiers while seated in the wheelchair? It must have a pull start? Does the motor crank and if so have you had it running yet? Also will the Villiers ha...
by ROSS BROWN
Fri Apr 04, 2014 11:15 am
Forum: Chassis, Suspension and Saftey
Topic: suspension yea or nay
Replies: 50
Views: 82114

Re: suspension yea or nay

DAVID : Rite but Wrong.. Yes the Bub streamliner front would be ideal for the project..with an added leg cut out.. But the rules would determin it as a dustbin type fairing ,which is currently not accepted in partial streamling class. However the original FF rule did accept it .. Doing some paper wo...
by ROSS BROWN
Thu Apr 03, 2014 4:37 pm
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Shaguar
Replies: 688
Views: 2070472

Re: Shaguar

Allways thought that side plate idea for holding the roller lifters straight was somewhat mickey mouse. But as Chris pointed out it appears to be the end result of another issue.. Then Rob points out its highly unlikely that you would loose 500 thou of the back of the cam... MY GUESS .... Valves bee...
by ROSS BROWN
Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:13 pm
Forum: Chassis, Suspension and Saftey
Topic: suspension yea or nay
Replies: 50
Views: 82114

Re: suspension yea or nay

OK Gary is slowly let the cat out of the bag.. 3 threads to watch :shock: SUMARY .. 15inch land racing tyres .. ............ 1- 3/8 x 2.6 wall tubing.. ........... feet forward configeration.. ............ rear engine .. ........... fly by wire.. ............ wheel base in excess of 2400mm Yep there...
by ROSS BROWN
Fri Mar 28, 2014 5:46 pm
Forum: Chassis, Suspension and Saftey
Topic: suspension yea or nay
Replies: 50
Views: 82114

Re: suspension yea or nay

FF (feet forward ) for those that did not realise, was a solid rule and class in the 2006 rule book.. maybe because no one used it it was deleted.. but anyway... building a FF 300mph sit on bike would be an enginerring feet.. steering would have to be something special.. to be able to sit IN it comf...
by ROSS BROWN
Fri Mar 28, 2014 10:42 am
Forum: Chassis, Suspension and Saftey
Topic: suspension yea or nay
Replies: 50
Views: 82114

Re: suspension yea or nay

......Relative to speed..... HOW FAST ARE WE NEEDING TO GO ?......................300mph...sit on bike.. I feel its all about controlling the vibrations the frame is recieving.. Its a given ... No one in there right mind would have a ridged front end, as you would be recieving vibrations from an arm...
by ROSS BROWN
Wed Mar 19, 2014 8:30 am
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: Impound for Motorcycles
Replies: 53
Views: 60692

Re: Impound for Motorcycles

Chris you are so close to having photo bucket work.. When you have the picture up .. the IMG link beside it is what needs to be clicked on.. the little arrow wont do it .. you have to wait for the little hand to appear ..then left click on the writing .. it will flash yellow with the word copied on ...
by ROSS BROWN
Tue Mar 18, 2014 9:51 am
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: Impound for Motorcycles
Replies: 53
Views: 60692

Re: Impound for Motorcycles

It was all a pleasure Dave.. Thing is..... Professionalism works between the hours of 925, as my number states. The "IMPOUND HOTEL" is open after that.. and not long after we revert back to being Baboons.. http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab115/SOLTOP10/LAKE%20GAIRDNER%202014/speedweeksa...
by ROSS BROWN
Mon Mar 17, 2014 9:02 pm
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Honda MG & MF 750
Replies: 348
Views: 464619

Re: Honda MG & MF 750

Sorry about being a bit gruff.. But for me it's, Been there, done that, own the t shirt :( Explanation.... Loking at the left hand side of the damaged piston ,It appears that gouged step in the piston is where the the lower control ring folded up and ended up at some early stage of the failure.. The...
by ROSS BROWN
Mon Mar 17, 2014 9:56 am
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Honda MG & MF 750
Replies: 348
Views: 464619

Re: Honda MG & MF 750

Oil control ring twisted during assembly...
Went back through your build diary to see what sort of rings you were using . .(cant find )
If you were using totalseal piston rings .. Their oil expander ring is extremely suspect..

Just saying..
Ross
by ROSS BROWN
Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:12 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: Lake Buchanan - Queensland.
Replies: 10
Views: 16465

Re: Lake Buchanan - Queensland.

Just checked landsat.. 19 FEB is the latest update, and showing water in half the lake.. We need to make it through to Easter without any more rain. On our last reconisance trip we entered at the bottom end of the lake and got stuck. This issue upset us at the time and we never ventured to the north...
by ROSS BROWN
Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:29 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: Checklist?
Replies: 17
Views: 25312

Re: Checklist?

Thanks for your time Greg..

Ross..
by ROSS BROWN
Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:25 pm
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: weather
Replies: 69
Views: 90121

Re: weather

I realise all you guys are doing this at your own expense. Some of us need a go/no go before Sunday to be at our assigned positions on time. Yet again that MOTHER nature is screwing with our heads and letting us know who is really BOSS. Chris Interesting way of putting it Chris.. Sometimes I wonder...
by ROSS BROWN
Mon Feb 17, 2014 1:24 pm
Forum: Chassis, Suspension and Saftey
Topic: is braided brake line accepted in production classes
Replies: 4
Views: 10915

Re: is braided brake line accepted in production classes

Basic answer... NO. This is how it works.. The scruitineer is there to primarily check your bike for saftey. It is your decision on which class it belongs . The scrutineer might point out to you that your braided line does not belong in production class , and it is up to you if you take his advice.....
by ROSS BROWN
Thu Feb 06, 2014 7:33 pm
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: MOTORCYCLE RETRIEVAL TRAILER
Replies: 16
Views: 27690

Re: MOTORCYCLE RETRIEVAL TRAILER

Paul Yep .. "The Lone ranger support system " I think we shall name the trailer "TONTO" Keep ya cash in ya pocket .. It's your " TIME " we want.. there are 3 full week extra duties .. 1 .. IMPOUND.. 9 1/2 day shifts 2 .. SPOTTERS .. 9 1/2 day shifts 3.. SHORT TRACK TIMI...