savagehenry Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I just found out a pair of my best friends just broke a Bonneville Land Speed Record! Tim built it in his home garage, and my long time bud, Cuda, has done countless hours on it, too. It started as several 60-70's BSA C- and B- motors, and a pieced together pile of swap meet parts and crap laying in the way in the two car garage/shop. I've machined and fabbed parts, helped with assembly a bit, and lent material aid in the form of beers, food, and cash towards the effort. They have campaigned it for two years, with this last weekend being the big payoff. The new record in the 250 cc pushrod, modified, naturally aspirated gasoline class is: 94.196 mph. They just got home. Today, we PARTY!!! Tomorrow, we start the preparation to GO FASTER next year... Tried to post a pic, but being really analog, I'm not able to do that properly, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScuRoo Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Well done. It's great that "Man" has a wonderful ability to set a gaol, aim for it, acheive it, glory in it and just know with a warm smile of contentment that the world is now a better place for having done so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Great achievement - sounds like party time alright! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldini Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 ...several 60-70's BSA C- and B- motors...... !!! CONGRATULATIONS - That's F***** Brilliant - well done. It's great to see effort pay off. Try & get a picture up somehow? Good luck with it for next year! KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHIP Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 That does it! I'm going to sleeve down the jugs on my V11, slap in a couple of Stornello pistons, and go for that record! 96 MPH on a 250 BSA is very impressive. I'm surprised somebody with an old Harley Sprint can't get in that speed range - they used to road race those..but then the Aermachi probably wouldn't hold together long enough for a valid time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Thats smokin down the salt on a 60's 250! Damn right you guys should be proud and partyin. Nice work. Get us a pic, would love to see the event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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