Firko's new flat tracker

[firko]

I picked up my new/old USA import flat tracker yesterday and to say I'm delighted would be an understatement. I bought it off eBay as a Champion but I was pretty certain it wasn't. Now it's here I can pretty much rule out it being a Champion but the workmanship and construction are even better than Doug Schwerma's Champion gear, and he was one of the best. There are a lot of Champion style touches but other things point towards Lyn (Redline) Kasten's work. The engine mounts are beautifully gusseted for instance, something not on either of my Champions. The frame is chrome plated instead of the usual nickel and in pretty good nick, it'll polish up beautifully. The forks are DT2 Yamaha, the rear wheel is an 18" DT2MX/MX250 Yamaha with a great Carlisle dirt track tyre, the front is a funky looking spool hub/alloy rim 19 incher with a 400x19 Pirelli MT53 dirt track tyre. Both tyres are in perfect nick, supple and with no cracks, the front Pirelli still has the tits even. The engine is supposedly a ported GYT DT1MX engine but I have no way of knowing for sure until I pull it down.  It's got the GYT head at least. I'm planning on using my 'DT1 from Hell' methanol engine with my Henderson head, 36mm Amal MK2 and a pipe by Yamaico Pete so whatever's done to the motor, it'll be a bonus for whatever I put it in.

I tried one of my seat bases and it fitted perfectly as shown in the photo so it'll probably be the one used. The tank I got with it is a Champion that's been extended at the rear so it'll be replaced by one of my two other Champion tanks currently being ethanol proofed by Matcho Mick. I'm hoping to have it done in time for the Bonanza even though I won't be able to ride it as I'll still be in plaster or a support boot after my operation on January 19. I'll have some friends including Tony Clarke sort it and the Hindall 360 dirt tracker for the Canberra Nats later in the year.
           
           
           
           
           

[TeeBone]

Nice pickup, Firko!

[HuskyPete]

Very nice Mark

[jimg1au]

hay firko
fasttrack frames out of new mexico were chrome plated mine is and also the 1 at dan rouits

[Rossvickicampbell]

glad to see the comment about Jan 19 also father.  Now make sure for the 2 weeks before you don't leave the house eh!

[firko]

Thanks boys
What I'm going to do Jim is to send as many flat track frame makers as I can find detailed photos of the overall frame and close ups of key parts. The frame is stamped 0001 on the steering head and 'Dan the Creator' is written in weld on the swingarm. I've seen enough custom frames to know it's not a home made amateur hobby creation ...this puppy's been built by someone who knows his stuff. Even the footpegs are hand made and are mini works of art.

 Yeah Ross, my friends and family reckon they're going to wrap me in cotton wool. I don't think I could handle being sent home again!

                   
                   
                   
                   

[Curly3]

Another good score Firko, looking forward to seeing you throw the leg and drop the clutch in Canberra.

[bazza]

Ditto the take care and stay out of the shed for all of january,no scratches
Dr Baz

[mainline]

Ditto the take care and stay out of the shed for all of january,no scratches
Dr Baz

and probably even avoid playing with old rusty motorbikes although the temptation is probably too much. Bike looks cool, should be a good thing. Looking forward to seeing it evolve.

[firko]

Another good score Firko, looking forward to seeing you throw the leg and drop the clutch in Canberra.

The bike might be racing in Canberra Steve but it won't be me riding it. I'll be in plaster for most of next year so it'll be one of the Klub Kevlar good ol' boys on board her and the 360 Hindall tracker.

[Tornado]

me likey

[Curly3]

In that case then I'll get a Sidecar organised for you, Freaky's a " Swinger ".

[dalesween]

Good score Firko,nice early Xmas pressie

cheers Dale.

[pancho]

 Looks like really cool pre-70 machinery?
 Take care with your own 'body mods' and stick to the instruction book and get fit and healthy Firko
 cheers pancho.

[firko]

I hope the bike fits into pre '70 Wal but I doubt it.....at least the engine is legal for the class.
My Hindall dirt tracker's legal for pre '70 but the engine's not so I may do a swapsy...we'll see as we get further into it.

Thanks for the kind wishes Wal.....2012 is going to be a long year on crutches but it'll be worth it.