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Offline Tim754

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What do you think is the motor used in most racing applications?
« on: June 05, 2013, 09:21:23 pm »
Yeah think of all the racing and competition types you have seen ,not just off-road, and  ,,,   well I came up with two, of course had to nominate the ubiquitous mighty Honda CB750 four K series. Sit there and think of the photos and real life sightings of various type race bikes and sidecars that are 754 powered.
   The second ? Shock Horror ... earlier,, Triumph 650 twins... :o
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Re: What do you think is the motor used in most racing applications?
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2013, 09:25:04 pm »
just in applications would have to be vincent v twin 1000cc
road bike
road race bike
drag bike
speedway sidecar
still around today in all sorts of specials
and not to mention my o/all favorite engine followed by v twin jap
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Re: What do you think is the motor used in most racing applications?
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2013, 09:31:46 pm »
The magnificent Vincent , Mmmmm... sadly I passed on the HRD's  as I have no recollection of a Vincent powered trails sidecar or solo ice speedway racer ,both I have 754 and Trumpy  photos of.
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Re: What do you think is the motor used in most racing applications?
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2013, 10:08:08 pm »
dont have any pics of honda powered morgens either.
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Re: What do you think is the motor used in most racing applications?
« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2013, 10:25:08 pm »
Without hesitation.....the unit Triumph 650. You name a form of motorcycle racing and you can bet a Trumpy is not only competing but is/was winning.
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Re: What do you think is the motor used in most racing applications?
« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2013, 10:44:39 pm »
Firko is on it, they were in everything until yamaha popped out the 650 twin that didnt leak oil....

Id put money on the kwaka 900 / 1000 zed series ....they were in sidecars, drag bikes road racers sand dragger buggies and small cars

they were knocked over by the GSXR 750 /1100 when those motors hit the stands
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« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2013, 10:49:59 pm »
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yamaha popped out the 650 twin that didnt leak oil....
Yep but it still wasn't as good as a Triumph in stock form. A 650 Triumph Bonneville walks all over a Yamaha XS650+ the Yamaha is a damn heavy lump of metal compared to the Trumpy..
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Re: What do you think is the motor used in most racing applications?
« Reply #7 on: June 05, 2013, 11:27:36 pm »
Jim don't despair ,I will find the photo of a 754 front engined cycle-car (yep I seem to remember it is an evilly corrupted  Morgan too) soon and post it here for you ;)    I do Love HRDs and John Arther Prestwichs V Twins ;D

" until Yamaha popped out the 650 twin that didn't leak oil...." nope they did not leak that much oil,,,well at least until they popped the conrods out of their cases ...as was not that uncommon on modified XS650's ;)
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Re: What do you think is the motor used in most racing applications?
« Reply #8 on: June 05, 2013, 11:40:35 pm »
The air cooled GSX 1100 engine is still powering many drag bikes and become the engine to have in a Katana frame for unlimited P5 road racing. They pump out some serious HP.
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Re: What do you think is the motor used in most racing applications?
« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2013, 06:24:25 am »
tim all good vincent even has trials bikes but the 500 half a twin a forum member has one.i have just bought a triumph flattracker so i will side with firko but wish it was a vinnie dirttracker.
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Re: What do you think is the motor used in most racing applications?
« Reply #10 on: June 06, 2013, 06:35:04 am »
if you added sound as a factor nothing beats 2 or 3 vincent outfits racing as the sydney showground.then i have to rebuild the rear wheels on monday after school,teenage years a long time ago.
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Re: What do you think is the motor used in most racing applications?
« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2013, 02:16:14 pm »
"If you added sound as a factor nothing beats 2 or 3 Vincent outfits racing as the Sydney showground".  Undisputed , can still be heard(er) full on racing at Broadford and in South Australia at special Classic Title meets.
MY two unforgettable sounds, Blown Vincent speedway sidecars at speed and from the other world, Top fuel rail dragsters...

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Re: What do you think is the motor used in most racing applications?
« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2013, 02:38:03 pm »
yeah,must admit,havn't tripped over any vinny mtrs at the local tip while dodging trump lumps whilst disgorging lawn clippings from the trailer  ::), :P
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Re: What do you think is the motor used in most racing applications?
« Reply #13 on: June 06, 2013, 02:42:03 pm »
Quote from: Tim754 on June 06, 2013, 02:16:14 pm
"If you added sound as a factor nothing beats 2 or 3 Vincent outfits racing as the Sydney showground".  Undisputed , can still be heard(er) full on racing at Broadford and in South Australia at special Classic Title meets.
MY two unforgettable sounds, Blown Vincent speedway sidecars at speed and from the other world, Top fuel rail dragsters...


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Re: What do you think is the motor used in most racing applications?
« Reply #14 on: June 06, 2013, 05:44:59 pm »
What about the Harley XR750, Sweeeet!
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