Looking forward to catching up again with everyone
theTRUTH
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Thanks Ronnie, that would be great. We're planning to arrive Sat arvo - hopefully not too late in the day and will make space for Russel as well
Looking forward to catching up again with everyone
Looking forward to catching up again with everyone
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1st open bike in the world over 260mph - both ways
Red hats = DLRA, SCTA, BUB
1st open bike in the world over 260mph - both ways
Red hats = DLRA, SCTA, BUB
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russelllowe
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Good stuff guys! I'm aiming to be there by Sunday avo ... driving the whole way by myself this year, so might have to take a few more breaks than usual.
Gonna be a great year!
Cheers
Gonna be a great year!
Cheers
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russelllowe
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Hi Guys!
Big day today! ... first start up ... short video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ROPC84lk3UA
Still have plenty to do: finish the new adjustable jack-shaft plates, get the hydraulic clutch working, and wire the kill switch up properly! But this is a pretty big milestone.
Had to happen, glad it did ...
Cheers!
Big day today! ... first start up ... short video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ROPC84lk3UA
Still have plenty to do: finish the new adjustable jack-shaft plates, get the hydraulic clutch working, and wire the kill switch up properly! But this is a pretty big milestone.
Had to happen, glad it did ...
Cheers!
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🥳🥳🥳🥳🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪seeyasoon
harky
DLRA #643
so far 120mph for$2000---imagine how fast I can go for $20,000
DLRA #643
so far 120mph for$2000---imagine how fast I can go for $20,000
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Great Russell. Nearly there.Last Minute Racing
DLRA #928
2010 MPS/G 250 118 MPH
2011 Washed Out
2012 Washed Out
2013 MPS/G 250 131 MPH (RECORD)
2014 MPS/G 250 140 MPH (RECORD)
2015 MPS/F 250 DNF
2016 MPS/F 250 114 MPH (RECORD)
2017 MPS/F 250 DNF
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There is nothing that compares to a successful "first startup", nothing, nothing at all, not even sex
First Australian to ride a motorcycle over 200mph at Bonneville,,,
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russelllowe
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I would have combined the two, but not sure it would have been so pleasant to watch ...
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russelllowe
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Ha! Funny you should say that Chris, I can kill it no worries now ... I had a 50/50 chance of getting my two red kill switch wires around the right way and you can guess which way I had it in the video ...
(I was rushing and soldered the feed after the kill switch rather than before it ... same coloured wires didn't help!)
But now I've got you ... my starter button is intermittent ... i thought maybe it had some salt corrosion in it from last year, but i pulled it apart last night and, according to my multi meter, it functions perfectly; reliable every time. But when its connected in the circuit it can work the first time you press it and not after that ... I exposed some wire in the circuit after the handlebar mounted switch and if i touch that straight to positive the starter motor goes every time ... i havent yet tested the voltage to see if the switch drops it significantly, but that was my next idea ... before tossing the switch in the bin ... buying some contact cleaner is my only idea for a fix. Any ideas?
I should finish the jack shaft setup today, be nice to get that motor connected to the rear wheel!
Cheers!
(I was rushing and soldered the feed after the kill switch rather than before it ... same coloured wires didn't help!)
But now I've got you ... my starter button is intermittent ... i thought maybe it had some salt corrosion in it from last year, but i pulled it apart last night and, according to my multi meter, it functions perfectly; reliable every time. But when its connected in the circuit it can work the first time you press it and not after that ... I exposed some wire in the circuit after the handlebar mounted switch and if i touch that straight to positive the starter motor goes every time ... i havent yet tested the voltage to see if the switch drops it significantly, but that was my next idea ... before tossing the switch in the bin ... buying some contact cleaner is my only idea for a fix. Any ideas?
I should finish the jack shaft setup today, be nice to get that motor connected to the rear wheel!
Cheers!
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Switches and relays hate the salt. I coat all my electrical connections with bulk dielectric grease for that reason and have a spare everything. It helps keep it out.
Chris