Motorcycle General Discussion

[martin perman 1Participant @martinperman1]

MichaelG,

Where would I find the channe!!

Martin P

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Posted by martin perman on 15/11/2017 16:34:43:

MichaelG,

Where would I find the channe!!

 

Martin P

.

In our area [served by Winter Hill] it's on FreeView channel 81

MichaelG.

.

Edit: More info. here: http://talkingpicturestv.co.uk

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 15/11/2017 19:54:04

[martin perman 1Participant @martinperman1]

Thank you.

Martin P

[WindyParticipant @windy30762]

A bit of a Drag but eventually decided on the type of piston ring I will use instead of Dykes type so a picture of proposed setup.
Have ordered a set of 84mm diameter steel rings for 4 Honda SUV pistons think the top rings will be OK in the steam machine ductile iron piston.
This way of pressurising the ring might not be suitable for a normal petrol engine that does high mileage as carbon might block the vertical ports I should think a high rate of wear is inevitable.
Was going to make my own Dykes rings but weighing up material costs and heat treatment etc. have given it a miss.
Has any member had deaings with these vertical port presssurised rings have feelings there more to do with drag cars.

 

 

Edited By Windy on 25/11/2017 20:58:01

[JimmieSParticipant @jimmies]

Interesting bike (and car) related content.

**LINK**

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Our Son, Peter [a Jazz Pianist] is currently working in Bangkok

… He's just sent this photo of Honda 'Wave' 110cc bikes, with welded-on 'sidecars'

One is selling Fried Chicken, and the other Chapattis … They work at the roadside, until moved-on by the Police.

MichaelG.

.

[quote] … they often won't even extinguish gas burners let alone wait for oil to cool, before taking off into traffic. [/quote]

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 05/12/2017 20:04:27

[SpurryParticipant @spurry]

Posted by Michael Gilligan on 05/12/2017 20:03:10:

… they often won't even extinguish gas burners let alone wait for oil to cool, before taking off into traffic.

I bet left hand turns are 'very' interesting.

Pete

[JimmieSParticipant @jimmies]

*8 o'clock tonight 7/12/17 Ross Noble in Scottish Six Say Trial

Find out how he gets on – Ross Noble: Off Road starts Thursday 7th December, 8pm on Dave Sky111, Virgin127, Freeview 12, BT & TalkTalk 12, Freesat 157 and catch-up on UKTV Play –

[JimmieSParticipant @jimmies]

Classic Bike (Speed Issue) Dec 2017 has an article on Pavel Malanik's replica of Will Cook's 1908 record braking NLG-JAP bike. The story can be read at:

http://theoldmotor.com/?tag=pavel-malanik&&paged=2

Those who enjoy reading in their local 'free reading library' it starts on page 90.

[WindyParticipant @windy30762]

Posted by JimmieS on 07/12/2017 19:42:19:

Classic Bike (Speed Issue) Dec 2017 has an article on Pavel Malanik's replica of Will Cook's 1908 record braking NLG-JAP bike. The story can be read at:

http://theoldmotor.com/?tag=pavel-malanik&&paged=2

Those who enjoy reading in their local 'free reading library' it starts on page 90.

Very interesting has given me ideas.

More bits came today Fleabay at times can be a pain but if fortunate there are bargains to be had at reasonable prices.

Just had some billets delivered for my cylinder head I bought from them and some extra ones in case of cockups.

What have I let myself in for full size is a bit different to model making.

Next material bit required is cylinder barrel then all engine big lumps acquired.

At end of the day the brain is kept active shame body is knackered pity you cant put grease nipples on your joints.

The way medical science is moving there might be time for them I know the full knee joint I had changed my life for the better (bike accident years ago).

[JimmieSParticipant @jimmies]

BBC TV Northern Ireland have a prog on Jonathan Rea, ‘our’ three times World Superbike Champion this coming Monday – 18 Dec – at 10-40 pm.

Sorry, can't remember the Sky Channel number. Perhaps someone will know?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/northern-ireland/42356627

[JimmieSParticipant @jimmies]

April 5^th 1916

Advert. Torpedo motor cycle for sale, £25 from Stanley Downs of Gestingthorpe.

Anyone know if it has been sold yet?

[jimmy bParticipant @jimmyb]

Posted by JimmieS on 16/12/2017 20:52:19:

BBC TV Northern Ireland have a prog on Jonathan Rea, ‘our’ three times World Superbike Champion this coming Monday – 18 Dec – at 10-40 pm.

Sorry, can't remember the Sky Channel number. Perhaps someone will know?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/northern-ireland/42356627

thanks for the heads up on that, its on the iplayer

jim

[Phil Crossley 1Participant @philcrossley1]

Few pictures of my motorcycle. Built from scratch in my sisterscellar. It's been quite competitive so far, winning the 2016 championship and 2nd this year too.

Lots more info and build stuff at http://gsxbopchop.blogspot.com

Edited By Phil Crossley 1 on 22/12/2017 14:39:20

[WindyParticipant @windy30762]

Posted by Phil Crossley 1 on 22/12/2017 14:36:12:

Few pictures of my motorcycle. Built from scratch in my sisterscellar. It's been quite competitive so far, winning the 2016 championship and 2nd this year too.

Lots more info and build stuff at **LINK**

Edited By Phil Crossley 1 on 22/12/2017 14:39:20

A great post enjoyed it things have changed since Triumph engines and 4 inch slicks keep at it all the best for 2018

[Phil Crossley 1Participant @philcrossley1]

Thanks windy, tyre sizes have increased a bit! But there are still triumph engines and 4in slicks at events like Dragstalgia

Glad you liked my blog page

[SillyOldDufferModerator @sillyoldduffer]

Posted by Phil Crossley 1 on 22/12/2017 14:36:12:

Few pictures of my motorcycle…

Lots more info and build stuff at **LINK**

Edited By Phil Crossley 1 on 22/12/2017 14:39:20

Oh no. Another poster squirting petrol on my flaming inferiority complex!

How do you guys do it? It can take me a day to make a simple part.

Most impressive Phil.

Dave

[Phil Crossley 1Participant @philcrossley1]

All i can say Dave – is there's a lot of days involved. And i wouldn't disagree at all – a part a day if your lucky is the going rate for me too.

Took 18 months to build, maybe 20hours a week on top of my day job.

Edited By Phil Crossley 1 on 23/12/2017 10:42:52

Edited By Phil Crossley 1 on 23/12/2017 10:43:14

[thaiguzziParticipant @thaiguzzi]

Posted by Phil Crossley 1 on 22/12/2017 14:36:12:

Few pictures of my motorcycle. Built from scratch in my sisterscellar. It's been quite competitive so far, winning the 2016 championship and 2nd this year too.

Lots more info and build stuff at **LINK**

Edited By Phil Crossley 1 on 22/12/2017 14:39:20

Very nice. Particularly like the chassis.

Built ourselves a drag bike in the mid 90's based on one off Puma c/cases and a360 degree Nourish crank with PAC rods and a Weslake c/head. 1060cc OHV pushrod 8V twin, called RLT – Rather Large Triumph. Bob Brookes (you may of heard of him – is he still about?) built the rolling chassis and engine plates etc and supplied the 2 speed box.

I'll try and find and upload some pics.

[Phil Crossley 1Participant @philcrossley1]

I do know Bob very well, drag bike racing is too small of a world not to know Bob or Pete Davies. I would love to see pics of your bike if you can find them. It was Bob that showed me how to Bronze weld before i built that frame.

He's just retired from racing (and work!) and his bike is up for sale…here it is. It's entirely built in his workshop on manual machines – cylinder head, frame, bodywork, the lot. It's 1700cc, supercharged and running on methanol.

Edited By Phil Crossley 1 on 24/12/2017 08:59:07

[mark costello 1Participant @markcostello1]

Speed? Details?

[Phil Crossley 1Participant @philcrossley1]

Posted by mark costello 1 on 24/12/2017 17:10:05:

Speed? Details?

Mine is 1500cc based on a 1982 suzuki GSX, with bigger valves and cams, billet auto gearbox, slider type clutch, and with nitrous oxide as the power adder.

It makes 400hp at the rear wheel, does 0-60 in less than one second, 155mph in 4.4seconds and the quarter mile in 7.1 seconds at 186mph.

[MeunierParticipant @meunier]

Thanks for the info – speed's not too mean either !
DaveD

[thaiguzziParticipant @thaiguzzi]

That's him!

He was (is) a very talented man in a workshop. Far more talented than me on a milling machine… Did some incredible machining.

Do give him my regards when you see him next. I moved here to Thailand in 03 after selling up, and finally sold the drag bike around 07, for less than the engine was worth. Should have kept the motor and sold a bare rolling chassis… Say Mike from PSP says hello.

I'll try and find some pics of the RLT,

regards,

Mike.

Posted by Phil Crossley 1 on 24/12/2017 08:56:40:

I do know Bob very well, drag bike racing is too small of a world not to know Bob or Pete Davies. I would love to see pics of your bike if you can find them. It was Bob that showed me how to Bronze weld before i built that frame.

He's just retired from racing (and work!) and his bike is up for sale…here it is. It's entirely built in his workshop on manual machines – cylinder head, frame, bodywork, the lot. It's 1700cc, supercharged and running on methanol.

Edited By Phil Crossley 1 on 24/12/2017 08:59:07

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Just seen this,

Impressive machine Phil, I hope you wear bike clips

Neil

[Author]

Posts