CROSSLE PREP
Been working on my Crossle 40f getting it ready for it's first outing. Finished up all the frame work at The Moore Speed Co last week. I then did my first Hewland Mk 9 gear set change at home, just used the manual and dove in, not as bad as some told me it would be. We prepped the patient for a day of vinyl stickers at the Decal Doctor. Then spent the day at IEM Racing doing … [Read more...] about CROSSLE PREP
RIDING ON THE CHEAP
Today while I was out riding my favorite weekend loop on my old Honda, I came across the Dirtbag Challenge ride. The Dirtbag Challenge was having its tenth anniversary event, where the "competitors" have one month and $1000 to build a non-Harley custom bike that will be judged only after they complete the mandatory 100+ mile ride. I stopped to chat with the builder/riders at a … [Read more...] about RIDING ON THE CHEAP
HOW TO CRASH – SAFELY?
Great videos from SAFE is Fast … [Read more...] about HOW TO CRASH – SAFELY?
TEST FIT
Today I installed the new fuel cell into my Crossle and got the fuel and vent lines hooked back up. Also put the dash back together without the AIM the PO was using, got the seat and fire system back in, and started on the new harness installation. I had forgotten how many things I'd taken apart to do the rollcage upgrade... … [Read more...] about TEST FIT
VARA OKTOBERFEST – TABS 2.5 FINALE
Boy, what a scorcher! This weekend was the annual VARA Oktoberfest race weekend at Buttonwillow Raceway, featuring the Trans Am/B Sedan season finale. Temps were in the triple digits, I saw 104 at race time on Sunday, but the Race Wagon kept its cool while I drove the wheels (and tires) off it. We qualified on the pole, and finished in second place for the race (and for the … [Read more...] about VARA OKTOBERFEST – TABS 2.5 FINALE