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by hawkwind
Fri May 12, 2017 7:36 pm
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: Volunteers 2017
Replies: 11
Views: 21014

Re: Volunteers 2017

Hey David ...... It works both ways , for the first time ever I came this year with a crew ( sadly no vehicle) I registered myself and 2 crew members on the volunteers list pre race. Sunday entries/memberships & fees and Monday morning track 1 starter assistants , we arrived Saturday and after s...
by hawkwind
Mon Sep 05, 2016 8:19 pm
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Toyota Soarer/Lexus SC400 E/Pro
Replies: 111
Views: 196322

Re: Toyota Soarer/Lexus SC400 E/Pro

Back in Aus at least for a while....just seeing how you were going as I have a soft spot for the uzz have 2 sc400's, would be interested to check it out some time :)
by hawkwind
Mon Sep 05, 2016 8:15 pm
Forum: WANTED
Topic: Electric gear changer
Replies: 1
Views: 11308

Electric gear changer

Cheap working 2nd hand up/ down electric gear changer with or without ign cut out...new ones are stupid prices...nothing on fleabay , Chinese or cheap that I can find :cry:
by hawkwind
Sat Sep 03, 2016 8:33 pm
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Toyota Soarer/Lexus SC400 E/Pro
Replies: 111
Views: 196322

Re: Toyota Soarer/Lexus SC400 E/Pro

Are you still around Rob ? do you still have this project ? any further progress? just wondering :)
by hawkwind
Sat Sep 03, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: International Event News
Topic: BMST 2016
Replies: 18
Views: 33802

Re: BMST 2016

Wonderful news and well done to black art racing :) hope you all have a safe journey home.
by hawkwind
Wed Feb 10, 2016 2:38 pm
Forum: Engine Development and Performance
Topic: last ditch effort
Replies: 9
Views: 19112

Re: last ditch effort

Thanks Ronnie , I purchased an hydrometer for the fuel it measures in around 0.8 to 0.82 so it does have some water in it but not to bad seeing as the fuel is now around 10 years old for the first drum and 8 years old for the second, I'm to stingy/ poor to throw it away and get some fresh stuff. ......
by hawkwind
Mon Feb 08, 2016 5:52 pm
Forum: Engine Development and Performance
Topic: last ditch effort
Replies: 9
Views: 19112

Re: last ditch effort

Thanks for that Harky :) the kill switch I have is completely enclosed epoxy and custom made with a stainless enclosure....In desperation I have unsecured the complete wiring harness ,( as this bikes wiring is an electricians nightmare )loosened every thing ...the bike now runs and stays running ......
by hawkwind
Mon Feb 08, 2016 3:33 pm
Forum: Engine Development and Performance
Topic: last ditch effort
Replies: 9
Views: 19112

last ditch effort

Still no luck in getting my POS running. Symptoms....Starts ok runs until it starts to warm up then stalls, was doing this when hot now when it reaches only about 120Deg F, will start again straight away then stop after aprox 1-2 seconds, will keep doing this until battery exhausted, allow to cool a...
by hawkwind
Sun Jan 03, 2016 9:08 pm
Forum: Engine Development and Performance
Topic: still learning still trying
Replies: 1
Views: 7997

still learning still trying

Its been quite a while since I last visited, what with new priorities, time and money etc. So I made the effort to make speed week this year and actually get to run, as the last couple or so have been no runs or no show. Its amazing how past decisions have a way of biting you in the arse, as one mem...
by hawkwind
Fri Sep 18, 2015 10:29 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: Open Invitation to 2016 DLRA Speed Week
Replies: 15
Views: 24496

Re: Open Invitation to 2016 DLRA Speed Week

Encouraging all those responses from that other site this is posted......any bites to date?
by hawkwind
Tue Apr 28, 2015 4:53 pm
Forum: FOR SALE
Topic: Charlie toy fairings
Replies: 8
Views: 53625

Re: Charlie toy fairings

You can send me some pics ....gmbaker062@bigpond.com

JonB ......what do you mean by your cryptic message ??
by hawkwind
Mon Apr 13, 2015 4:14 pm
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: Trent Clare
Replies: 64
Views: 176244

Re: Trent Clare

Spoke with Andy today ...very sad indeed ....My prayers are with Trent and family
by hawkwind
Mon Apr 13, 2015 4:07 pm
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: Gifts to you know who in 2015
Replies: 18
Views: 32650

Re: Gifts to you know who in 2015

Broke the start chain and striped the sprocket second time
by hawkwind
Mon Apr 13, 2015 4:04 pm
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: Gifts to you know who in 2015
Replies: 18
Views: 32650

Re: Gifts to you know who in 2015

Here is one of the reasons I did not attend speed week this year. Appears that sometimes when starting the guide arm gets thrown back catching the lock up clutch and breaking all the spring mounting points letting the lock up wander freely to wreck a little damage ....happened twice and no parts lef...