bit of a ugly bugger that Long haired dude .. was that girl blind?the work gone into alot of them bikes makes us look like fools. they were the days , great pics . think i have found 3 bikes in them pics i have
The AC50 is my first bucket racer, watercooled cylinder, no waterpump just thermosyphon, home made CDI, this was before they were readily available at a price anyone could afford, up high exhaust that exited under the seat through a titanium muffler (thank you 3 squadron), 2 little boost ports combined using needle files over more than a week, modified disc valve, LOADS of compression, and the most flexible frame I've ever ridden, and wheels from a factory A100 race kit. The Honda was Jason Fletcher's later Tonto's. I was in Oz by then but he rode it at Wanganui and impressed a few from all accounts.
I just double checked and it still has the low pipe on it. The CDI was triggered from the original points and the rotor was removed and a battery was fitted to run the ignition. The ignition could easily throw a 10mm big fat spark, probably a bit over the top but it never fouled a plug.
Last edited by speedpro; 23rd June 2014 at 19:19. Reason: double checking
I thought that looked like Pete on the Honda. He had a cam chain failure one year about 50m from the finish line and I just pipped him for 3rd I think it was as he coasted over the line.
Def bikes and riders I remember. Dave D in considerably better condition leathers than when I owned them.
Hmm, Ram I think. That sales guy from Honda. Others I can't name.
got pics near scanner today but ran out of time.
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
This is just what I wanted to start, Names, Dates, Venues, Stories & "where the hell are they now"?
As for that "Long Haired Oik", the Lawn Mower probably got 'im!
BTW, who was the woman with 'im?
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At the time an impressionable 18yr old redhead. Unfortunately over time my eating habits and build your own pizza night left rather an impression
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
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