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entropy · « **on:** January 27, 2011, 02:58:38 PM »

In December the Advisory Committee informed me that my green Busa would prob suffer if i took it to my planned 1st salt event, World of Speed this year.

So i am gonna build a spare parts roller, used greenie's motor and plastic.

Got the project kicked off last night.

I love doing this stuff!

I gotta say that i would not have attempted any of Greenie or Rust Bucket Roller, without the constant tech advice and encouragement of Larry Forstall, Osti 33, Steve Knecum, Bill Warner, Fred Vance, TrickTom, Speedninja, Jim Gilnack, Tim Chin, JohnnyCheese, Don Davila, and many others

bulletb · « **Reply #1 on:** January 27, 2011, 04:30:58 PM »

Karl, ("my bruther, from my other muther") Let me know, if I can lend a hand for ya!

Bob

Texanzone · « **Reply #2 on:** January 27, 2011, 05:37:44 PM »

106mm · « **Reply #3 on:** January 27, 2011, 09:33:40 PM »

Looks like it's gonna be fun!

entropy · « **Reply #4 on:** January 28, 2011, 12:33:05 AM »

thanks for the offer of help brutha Bob!!!!

this ain't gonna be fast, all used parts, visa melted down from greenie build, but like Sean says, it IS fun.

bulletb · « **Reply #5 on:** January 28, 2011, 07:18:37 AM »

Oh, I'm sure it's going to be fast.....you wouldn't have it any other way!....lol.

knecum · « **Reply #6 on:** January 28, 2011, 07:19:14 AM »

I wouldn't even use the motor !! You'll see ...

osti33 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 28, 2011, 09:11:32 AM »

Woo-Hoo!!!! This is gonna be great!

fvance · « **Reply #8 on:** January 28, 2011, 09:38:59 AM »

I've been telling him he needs one of Steves motors.

Fred

Stubbs · « **Reply #9 on:** January 28, 2011, 11:44:55 AM »

fvance · « **Reply #10 on:** January 28, 2011, 11:59:28 AM »

Everybody needs an extra motor!

entropy · « **Reply #11 on:** January 28, 2011, 01:11:19 PM »

lucky i posted this.

just talked to Wild Bill and he noticed that greenie's tail is too long for SCTA rules.
so he's gonna send me a stocker,

rusty, i hope

fvance · « **Reply #12 on:** January 28, 2011, 01:27:22 PM »

Are you going to run gas class of fuel?

osti33 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 28, 2011, 01:43:00 PM »

Quote from: fvance on January 28, 2011, 01:27:22 PM

Are you going to run gas class of fuel?

Fred,

I'm about 99% sure he is going to run fuel.

harryzx-12 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 28, 2011, 01:59:13 PM »

Looking good. I see the claws made the move ok to your new place.Good luck on your build!

Landspeed Larry · « **Reply #15 on:** January 28, 2011, 02:29:59 PM »

I am sorry Mr.'trophy but the term Rust Bucket can only be used by those above the Mason-Dixon line with a foot of snow on the ground and a garage temp below 40 . That chassis (and garage) are way too clean. Looks like an alternate class pavement bike to me. I will start looking for a suitable frame. Criteria includes: bolts so rusted it takes a jack handle to break them loose, a wiring harness with all the black wires turned green, front forks that don't turn, and a throttle that is stuck wide open. Betcha can't wait to join the fun. The only place where at 65 they call you kid.

LSL

fvance · « **Reply #16 on:** January 28, 2011, 04:41:43 PM »

Karl is just a baby. He can't even draw Social Security yet.

Fred

entropy · « **Reply #17 on:** January 28, 2011, 05:43:04 PM »

Fred,
i'll be running Q16, is that gas or fuel???
BTW: you are correct that i don't yet qualify for full ss benefits, so i have some questions.
Do they reimburse you for your substantial geritol, Viagra, and depends needs?
I betcha those depends came in handy last summer when you went horizontal at Bonneville, yes?

Larry,
i worked on those pieces, gottem shining as much as i could. sometimes you get lucky with cheap parts.
You guys in Philly/S Jersey area have just been hammered this year

hey Harry,
been a while since you visited my garage, when are you gonna pop by again?
Any chance of seeing you at the Texas Mile?
Maybe road trip to Loring in July? Barack called me this afternoon, said he & Michelle were planning on it, so you should come also, i know you guys are close.

fvance · « **Reply #18 on:** January 28, 2011, 09:10:00 PM »

Q16 will put you in fuel class. 1650 mps\f= record 215.something.

entropy · « **Reply #19 on:** January 28, 2011, 11:33:38 PM »

Quote from: fvance on January 28, 2011, 09:10:00 PM

Q16 will put you in fuel class. 1650 mps\f= record 215.something.

Fred, thanks mucho!

entropy · « **Reply #20 on:** January 29, 2011, 06:57:28 AM »

not much progress, just testing pic uploading from my Bike laptop

fvance · « **Reply #21 on:** January 29, 2011, 10:36:42 AM »

That radiator looks like a salt veteran !

osti33 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 29, 2011, 11:06:48 AM »

Quote from: fvance on January 29, 2011, 10:36:42 AM

That radiator looks like a salt veteran !

Yes it does. I grabbed one of mine out of the garage the other day and it started to crumble apart in my hands. Keep in mind this is after cleaning off all the salt I could get out of it. I tossed it in the dumpster. The salt claims another part...

entropy · « **Reply #23 on:** January 30, 2011, 04:08:49 AM »

Quote from: fvance on January 29, 2011, 10:36:42 AM

That radiator looks like a salt veteran !

it'll look spiffy with a lil rattle-can-action

California Kid · « **Reply #24 on:** January 30, 2011, 02:34:17 PM »

Karl ,
Looking good . You should open your own shop .

Bill

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