BMW sidecar at Manfeild

**Voltaire** · 19th November 2012, 08:11

It was my turn not to do any spannering so had plenty of time to watch the BMW sidecar in action......

In the practice session the BMW stopped and parked on the grass....." something was trying to get out of the bell housing.."

The 'something' turned out to be a split ring gear on the flywheel.

These things tend to attract lots of willing helpers.......

The gearbox was pulled out, the flywheel removed and Sidecar Bob produced an angle grinder from thin air......it reminded me of of South East Asia.......

Don't you think he has that sort of angelic look about him....

" You can't pushstart this" said Bob...... and only two minutes till race time....

After about 5 minutes of pushing it we began to believe him....

more power was needed....

Smile for the camera...

bit of live vid....

http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...t=MOV05283.mp4

Dropped the head from the HD weekend back to " the man in Pokeno with the lathe"

Good weekend and the weather held.

**scrivy** · 19th November 2012, 10:45

Lol.. looks as though Gordy was waving too much and missed the start - everyone else has taken off.....

**Stirts** · 19th November 2012, 11:04

Originally Posted by Voltaire

It was my turn not to do any spannering so had plenty of time to watch the BMW sidecar in action......

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Originally Posted by Voltaire

In the practice session the BMW stopped and parked on the grass....." something was trying to get out of the bell housing.."

The 'something' turned out to be a split ring gear on the flywheel.

These things tend to attract lots of willing helpers.......

AND smartarse comments, one of my favs ...
"Gordie broke Steves ring piece"

**scrivy** · 19th November 2012, 11:31

Originally Posted by Stirts

AND smartarse comments, one of my favs ...
"Gordie broke Steves ring piece"

or.... Gordy tried to back it in, and blew Bobs ring to pieces. They both then had their fingers buried deep in the said part...... neither party willing to chew their fingernails.....

Gordy apparantely loosing his watch in the process......

**Stirts** · 19th November 2012, 11:47

Originally Posted by scrivy

or.... Gordy tried to back it in, and blew Bobs ring to pieces. They both then had their fingers buried deep in the said part...... neither party willing to chew their fingernails.....

Gordy apparantely loosing his watch in the process......

**Kickaha** · 19th November 2012, 13:32

Fuck that Gordy guy seems hard on gear, he's broken it twice in the last two outings

I think I got a spare one of those flywheels if it's needed

**scrivy** · 19th November 2012, 13:54

Originally Posted by Kickaha

Fuck that Gordy guy seems hard on gear, he's broken it twice in the last two outings

I think I got a spare one of those... if it's needed

I didn't think your ring would be able to handle any more abuse.....

Gordy is hard on gear..... I did 46 races on it, and only fucked it once.......

**Drew** · 19th November 2012, 14:37

Originally Posted by scrivy

I didn't think your ring would be able to handle any more abuse.....

Gordy is hard on gear..... I did 46 races on it, and only fucked it once.......

You got one fuck from 46 starts?

Those sorts of figures are not something to brag about ol' fella.

**scrivy** · 19th November 2012, 15:03

Originally Posted by Drew

You got one fuck from 46 starts?

Those sorts of figures are not something to brag about ol' fella.

Dude, at my age, if I go hard all race I'll brag..........

Anyway, how many times you been turned down when you've asked for one??? Prob more than 46 times.....

**sidecar bob** · 19th November 2012, 16:05

Originally Posted by Kickaha

Fuck that Gordy guy seems hard on gear, he's broken it twice in the last two outings

I think I got a spare one of those flywheels if it's needed

If you could have a look & see if its the same as pic #2 that would be great.
Checked my shed & can only find another one without a ring gear too.
I can replace it back to you when I dismantle the one in the car port, or just buy it outright.
My favourite part of the photos is the bits of R1200 gangnam style that managed to get in shot, Or R1200 "Get Stuff", as it was refered to at one point. Thats one bloody fantastic motorcycle!!!!

**nodrog:Me** · 19th November 2012, 16:05

Originally Posted by Voltaire

photos etc

Fuck we are awesome!

Originally Posted by scrivy

Lol.. looks as though Gordy was waving too much and missed the start - everyone else has taken off.....

If I remember correctly, thats is us crossing the finish line in 2nd place. and im not waving, somebody was taking photos with their flash on, i was just sheilding my eyes.

Originally Posted by Kickaha

...I think I got a spare one of those flywheels if it's needed

I was just going to poo it back together with some JB Weld, but some fuckwit decided it would be a better souvenier for themselves and decided to pinch it off our pit garage wall whilst we were out dining.

Originally Posted by scrivy

....Gordy is hard on gear..... I did 46 races on it, and only fucked it once.......

I have just inherited yours and nevilles worn out leftovers, its sort of like marrying a 40 year old porno star, looks good on the outside, but the inside has taken a hammering!