rtbain
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posted September 19, 2009 02:37 PM
Texas Mile Tech questions
I read the rules and there doesn't seem to be a prohibition against coolants. Most other forms of racing ban the use of anti-freeze; with good reason.
Would anyone object to a few pictures for a virtual tech? I’d like to have it rolled in a tight ball before heading to the track.
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entropy
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posted September 19, 2009 06:30 PM
Randy,
no prohibition against coolants, nope.
You are ready???
Karl
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rtbain
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posted September 20, 2009 06:24 AM
 Edited By: rtbain on 20 Sep 2009 17:54
Yes, and no. I can re-fit the stock tank and go. I'll bore yall with pictures. Work done to date looks good to me but I am always open for peer review.
Air shifter, safety wired from bike side
Nitrogen bottle
Steering damper and teather kill switch
Guages and controls
Left front axle
Left front caliper
Right front axle
Right front caliper
Rear axle and caliper
Valve stem (front and rear)
I put pegs from a Buel on. Lower and a bit to the rear. No oil leaks yet.
Cut tank under construction. final sanding, clear coat. Gaskets come in next week.
Manditory Things to do:
Catch Can
things if time allows:
Lockup clutch install
EGT sensor for the data logger
Finish cut seat
Add padding to tank
Fiberglass tank cowling for appearance
Mount POV video.
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posted September 20, 2009 06:40 AM
Randy, it looks good!
For your "rookie" event, you are doing alot! (hanging around Karl....?)
us "Busa" guy's have our work cut out!........I need to get to work.....lol.
I like your old rdrace # plate up on the wall
Can't wait to see ya in Goliad!
Bob.
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rtbain
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posted September 20, 2009 09:52 AM
Edited By: rtbain on 20 Sep 2009 17:55
Bob,
Thanks. And yes Karl is my mentor. Scary, I know. My aim is to have more data channels than him. 
Man going digital was the best thing that happened to tuning. No more dumping fuel from carburetor bowls on a hot engine. Having on board telemetry freaking rocks. Now all I have to do is learn to use it.
Yeah, even got 286 as my bike number for the event. Racers are a superstitious lot.
My religious views have served my well over the years. Through motorcycling, skydiving and SCUBA I have used the same prayer. "Please God; don’t let me f**k up."
Looking forward to seeing an old friend.
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Arnie3600
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posted September 20, 2009 06:35 PM
I didn't see anything about your drain plug being wired.
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entropy
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posted September 20, 2009 10:22 PM
hey Randy, you are getting after it!!!!
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rtbain
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posted September 21, 2009 02:37 AM
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I didn't see anything about your drain plug being wired.
Drain plug is wired, the lower farings were on and I forgot to take pictures. Will be running a K&N oil filter so it will be wired as well. Thanks for the reminder.
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rtbain
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posted September 22, 2009 06:35 AM
Edited By: rtbain on 22 Sep 2009 14:38
A few things left out. More completed. If you see something stupid please let me know.
Oil drain bolt
Metal chain guard
Uber trick catch can - factory Kawasaki part. The air-shifter exhaust is not routed to the catch can. I am using nitrogen as a pneumatic power source.
Catch can overflow
Oil gage
Oil gage check valve (if gage or line fails check valve will limit oil loss
Mandatory items:
Remove mirrors (leaving them on for street trials)
Tape glass (any suggestions on taping the glass?)
In progress:
Cut tank
Cut seat
Lockup clutch
If time allows:
POV video
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