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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