Monday, December 16, 2013

George McMurray/Speed Week 2013

Hello again Brian,

First of all, I hope this message finds you and your business 'Healthy'. I  enjoy dropping-in and visiting your site, always something new!



The last e-mail I sent was just prior to Speed Week 2012 and although we participated (with a total of 16 runs), the "salt gremlins" dashed our hopes of setting a record. The bike lacked top-end power and we did not discover why until returning home. The rotary valve had separated from the drive hub totally ruining the intake timing.

One year later;

Our team re-grouped and headed for Speed Week, August 2013. The bike was running very strong so we set out with a three part (kick-ass) plan;    #1 set the blown gas record.    #2 reconfigure the bike for blown fuel (straight methanol) and set that record.      #3 If the bike is still running, reconfigure for an explosive mix of 20% nitro-methane, 80% methanol, change blower pulley for 15% additional boost and go for broke because this is the last year I planned to run this motor.


 
The results: 

Configuration #1: New Class record for APS-BG 100cc 84+mph (blown gasoline)
Configuration #2: New Class record for APS-BF  100cc 91+mph (blown fuel)
Configuration #3: On our first run with Nitro, officially timed exit speed of 99.148mph

While preparing our bike for the return run (following our very successful Nitro run), I noticed our Mychron II had no CHT (cylinder head temp) indication. Our probe had fractured and..... the last run would have the carb mixture set by "the seat-of-the-pants" method.
All started well, with indicated speed at the 1st mile of 97-98mph, then I noticed the bike slowing, beginning to seize so I clutched it and turned-out. Just a 'Tad too lean' damn!



I've already started on next years motor which will be a modified '76 Kawasaki  KX125 (125cc rotary valve) and I'll modify the existing frame for it's installation. I was so impressed with the performance of the alcohol/nitro mix that I will stick to the 'fuel class' next year and save the gas for cleaning parts!
 
Until then, Ride-On!
George McMurray

Friday, December 13, 2013

550cc 2 stroker of hold on!


GT550 Suzuki

Beasty

A great blend of 2 stroke gnarliness and proper suspension and stoppers.

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Thursday, November 21, 2013

Beefy and well more beefy

  A Goldwing that is a monster! 

This little fella is the creation of some guy in Denmark named Lars ( seems to fit the bike!) 

Beefy and well more beefy.

   

Monday, November 04, 2013

160 dual sporty

69 Honda CB160 with a CB350 front fork and knobby IRC Dual sport tires





Monday, October 14, 2013

oldmotodude Yamaha

Mikunis....Rearsets....Sacks...Tasty

Nice job Maxey!

Thursday, October 03, 2013

Brass In Pocket

 So special! We love xs here at the SMC.

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Schmitty 750!

   Iowa style cb750! Fantastic Job!

We can help you transform your bike into this!


Tuesday, September 24, 2013

cb750 Clean and tasty

 Great looking cb750. Drilled rotors, cooler and some cr's!

Chocked full of SMC parts! WOOO!

Monday, September 16, 2013

Nobby Tire Kawi something somthing..

 KZ something......Looks good! I would ride the crap out of it!

Friday, September 06, 2013

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Simple and all business

'73 Honda XL 285

    Simple and all business




Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Yamaha XS650

Monday, July 29, 2013

Friday, July 26, 2013

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Monday, July 15, 2013