Union Grove WI. 6-1-11 Racing

[trippivot]

red truck and black enclosed trailer

it's only a 9 incher -- 90's prostock size that is hard to find

I think my odeyssey battery went south after 7 duty cycles.. but we'll have back up batteries for testing electronics / jetting/ gearing - again.


I made it into National Dragster for my win on 5-26-11 ! I love to see my name in print

maybe we should start a "WINNING!" thread

 

[Guest]

Went to the track and met Trippivot. I ran 10.59,10.59,10.66 with 92 degrees and 95 humidity... Trip ran 9.24,9.22 at 144 mph... I am done going slow. Time to test compression and check valve springs... And find the pesky oil leak...
Curt

 

[trippivot]

Looking Good Curt!! Your 2 exact passes were only 2 or 3 one-thousandths different at all timing stages. !WOW! double !WOW!

AND you have stock controls in stock positions. Throwing a lever and foot shifting!?! Great Job.


I completly forgot about my video camera - dealing with electrical problems on the bike. Can you believe a 3 Y.O. YB14LA2 cured everything that was malfunctioning? That ODYSSEY Battery was a waste of money and time - JUNK after 7 duty cycles.. It dives to 10.5 D.C.V. during the 3rd gear burnout , and at redline shift points. The pimple face kid at batteries plus assures me it is perfect and store policy prevents him from taking any action to exchange/refund/ help - worthless 2 year warranty - never again

I'll be ordering a orange metal jacket unit from F.B.G. like I should have from the beginning.

c-ya in the lanes.

 

[Guest]

Thanks Trip... I think its time for more power! I will be talking to you about a comp. test and leakdown. One last thing, you need to buy a dyno so we can tune this dog up right... Thanks and how did you find that picture? I went to the website, but could not find it...
Curt

 

[trippivot]

union grove thread

union grove thread

SRT points today and tomorrow GS'ers are welcome in our pits. we have some shade but no spare chairs.

qualifying runs at 16:00 7-23-11

q starts at 10:30 7-24-11

4oresphotos.com you are on the 1st page under 7-17-11. He didn't take one of me that day.

 

[Guest]

Work today... Family waterskiing and barbecue on Sunday...
Curt

 

[OldTimeBiker]

Are you Great Lakes Dragaway guys going to race at Saturday's Fun Fest ?
Don't know if I can make it at this point, I have several conflicts but I would love to see some video of it like the stuff earlier in this thread.
Hopefully I'll make it up there some on weeknights after Labor Day. I hope I get the chance to see you then.

 

[trippivot]

I've got a feeling it is going to be a great day. Larry's fun fest is a great atmosphere. $20 bucks to watch

I have a couple things to fix before I race again - slider clutch has some centrifugal wear. the 6 mm studs have bent outwards from the center. I'm upgrading to 8mm and need to clearance the cover and inner hub.

I'll be at SRT points 8- 27/28-11

might be there Thursday 8-25-11

if you are there I'll let you operate my video camera, 1 more person would be a blessing. My 1 pit helper and I are 100% busy with the bike and we don't run video as much as we would like to.

 

[Guest]

I am hoping to be ready for the 25th also... I have starter clutch issues again... I am really thinking about welding it solid to the flywheel... I have used all the right bolts, have the starter switch rewired, and I am still breaking all three bolts... I might have to buy a new starter clutch.

 

[Guest]

Hi guys,
Don`t race but would love to come out and enjoy some time with some fellow gs`rs. can you reply? I`m in Kenosha.

 

[trippivot]

0 DANG, not again! big end or small?

PM'd ya michael_444

 

[Guest]

I am hoping to be there tomorrow. I will be working on it tomorrow morning to put the slick,struts,wheelie bars and other assorted stuff on again. I plan on leaving for the track about 5 p.m. from Fox Lake... Call if you are going to show up...847-334-1688
Curt

 

[Guest]

In case anyone is watching this thread.... I am going to Great Lakes next Thursday for the last time of the season. I adjusted the wheelie bars and it tracks a lot better. My buddy that races a Bandit is going also. So for the guys that wanted to meet us up there, Thursday is the day. Let me know if you are going so we can keep an eye out for you. Trip??? Are you done with your stuff so you can make it? Let me know...
Curt

 

[trippivot]

maybe,... maybe not

maybe,... maybe not

rapid ray / suzuki ray is sending me some parts.. I have a transmission issue

S.R.T. Pro Bike Championship is nearly in our pocket-- for REAL!!!!:dancing:

I may just show and run 13's on 'ol yeller streetie and take a riding game picture or two



boogedy boogedy boogedy we're racing boys!!

 

[Guest]

Trip,
Will the parts show up in time? If not, you can ride the es if you want. I got the callywampusing all over the track fixed... Wheelie bar was set to push me left... The weather is going to be perfect... Another bud with a 9 second car is coming also...

 

[rapidray]

Jeff,I mailed that part & you should get it Tuesday.

 

[Guest]

Yea Ray... When you get bored, look on Dragbike under racebikes. I am looking at a roller with a Beasley body and no engine. Its red and silver......Your thoughts? I am thinking of pulling the motor out of mine and stuffing it in that bike..
Curt

 

[trippivot]

we're a GSR team

we're a GSR team

most excellent!! Ray you are directly related to my success this year !!!

I must give you a very sincere and public THANK YOU! (X 10) :dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing:

Curt that is a very pretty package-- but I'd have so many questions before driving to Kentucky (as a banjo is quietly playing)

who built it? when was it built? what are the quality of the welds? has it been wrecked? are the braking systems included? is the outboard bearing plate included? are the wheels true and undented? how old are the tires? how much does it weigh? what is the wheel base? does it ride true and straight? how long is the wheel base? who made the wheelie bars? what kind of chain and sprockets ? are they included? are all the engine mounting plates and bolts included? is there anything special needed to pop an engine in and ride it? single battery box or dual - for self starting? does it have a backbone tank or is it a bolt on? is the fuel tap included? are there any electrical switches included? is the throttle twister included? what type of air shifter does it have? where is the air tank? does it hold pressure for extended periods of time? is the comp.air fill port included? is the special shifting mechanism included? will he include the outboard starter cart?


boy can I ask me some questions 'eh? AND I HAVE MORE but just like BEER there are more bad examples out there than good ones no matter what the packaging looks like.

See,... you are going to have to find out a few of the important/dangerous things the hard way -test riding it yourself since you can't see it run down the track -- BTW YES I'll do the most dangerous first shake down testing rides if you like Then we'll work on getting you a real license!! You are definitely going to want to go faster with a rocket like that.

Shoot, it seems as if he is trying to get retail pricing out of used parts on a title-less, engine-less dinosaur..

it looks spectacular in the pictures and would be very very cool

I see the current trend is going to no-bar 68"~70" D.O.T. tyre equipped psuedo street bike index racing. 10:50/9:50/8:90- pro tree and throwing a lever. I'm nearly done with a new bike to meet the 2WS index rules for next year.


$2500 is half way to a competitive hayabusa and they run low 9's without a trailer full of tools/equipment.

what ever you choose I'll help

 

[rapidray]

Yea Ray... When you get bored, look on Dragbike under racebikes. I am looking at a roller with a Beasley body and no engine. Its red and silver......Your thoughts? I am thinking of pulling the motor out of mine and stuffing it in that bike..
Curt

Curt, the thing I notice right off the bat is that the wheelbase is about 4 inches short for that body. Looks like it has a few good parts on it but for that money I would expect the electricals too. Like Jeff said, ask the guy a LOT of questions! Ray.

 

[Guest]

I was just thinking of taking the motor out of mine, tighten everthing up and have fun... Its the price tag that got me started... Anyway, you going on Thursday?
Curt