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etard
100 kW
I can't either, but it was dark and my nerves were shot from wrecking and racing 2-strokers. There will be other chances, Luke seems to have it dialed, and I go to nearly every race.
Next time I'm bringing my 955 for the unlimited class. :wink:
Thud, can we get 1 more KW out of this motor? Dual misters? :lol: I was running with damn Scotto, I'm sick of seeing that yellow jersey!
congratulations Luke on your win, your bike is surely impressive, Etard I was 2 bikes behind you when you went down in the main, I hope you keep your bike the same because I want to race you again and that bike seems to match up with the China 2 strokes. I hope to see more e-bikes at the September race. see you in the pits -magrider-
etard
100 kW
Welcome to the dark side Mag! 8) 8)
I enjoyed talking to you about racing. I could see you sneak up to me before that fun super bank turn, and knew you were right always around! Both of us had to make up ground to get to the front, what place did you end up getting? That turn I went down on was a best case scenario, slow and low.
Did you guys like the chicanery? I think that's why the racing was so good, riders that might not have the speed could make up for it in the twisties.
I enjoyed talking to you about racing. I could see you sneak up to me before that fun super bank turn, and knew you were right always around! Both of us had to make up ground to get to the front, what place did you end up getting? That turn I went down on was a best case scenario, slow and low.
Did you guys like the chicanery? I think that's why the racing was so good, riders that might not have the speed could make up for it in the twisties.
Farfle
100 kW
Sounds like so much fun, ill be there in sept for sure.
etard said:
Hey etard, you're only sick of seeing that yellow jersey when it's infront of you, I don't think it bothers Thud too much
And don't forget to bring the watered down dual pie for dessert Farfle.....I'm already gettin kinda hungry.
Side note etard: that is not my usual yellow Suzuki USA (Roger DeCoster) world championship jersey you were chasing at Adam's....that was an older Bultaco "Floyd Emde" yellow jersey from the early 70's. Like anyone really cares
Thud
1 MW
Etard:
motor solutions are on the way....will they be here by september? I don't know.
scotto:
so from the looks of it the adams track is laid out for better racing...& doesn't favor Raw power over riders skills so much? (unless your running 9x as much hehe Luke)
motor solutions are on the way....will they be here by september? I don't know.
scotto:
I care! I think that is actually cooler than the uber mass produced DeCoster Jersey!
so from the looks of it the adams track is laid out for better racing...& doesn't favor Raw power over riders skills so much? (unless your running 9x as much hehe Luke)
Arlo1 said:
I think Etard was wise in not doing so, I wouldn't either! You'ld be alot safer riding a raw lightening bolt. Luke's bike is NUTZ!
Thud said:
Hey Thud, look forward to seeing you back in Cali for some fun racing! That old Bultaco jersey dates me........did I say old?
liveforphysics
100 TW
Finally finished putting together the onboard footage. Its a combo of my forward and rear facing cams, and my buddy Ryans forward cam.
Its uploading now... all 1080p though so its going to take a few hours.
Its uploading now... all 1080p though so its going to take a few hours.
liveforphysics
100 TW
I think a tuned 450cc motocross engine and 6spd would be a good place to start, but this would still burn it down the straights.
Good to see you hear Scotto. One step closer to seeing the light and going to the silent torque side.
That picture of the start of the final is awesome, your bike in a wheelie looks great!
Good to see you hear Scotto. One step closer to seeing the light and going to the silent torque side.
That picture of the start of the final is awesome, your bike in a wheelie looks great!
liveforphysics
100 TW
Oops double post.
deVries
100 kW
liveforphysics said:
That Truly was a Bat Out of Hell Finish Luke. Extreme Acceleration Insanely Awesome!
And eTard missed out on the butter smooth throttle???
liveforphysics
100 TW
Video is up!
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[youtube]rd4CvNXGmB4[/youtube]
Alan B
100 GW
Awesome video for a great job!
You need dual disc front brakes!
(Maybe even water cooled).
You need dual disc front brakes!
(Maybe even water cooled).
bigmoose
1 MW
Scotto post up some pix of your bike from the race, we all appreciate mechanical goodness!
(they have to be less than 800 pixels wide to be placed in line and show in your post, else you get a file title to click on.)
(they have to be less than 800 pixels wide to be placed in line and show in your post, else you get a file title to click on.)
GCinDC
100 MW
awesome pics and vid! what can be better than this!
luke, can you describe in detail what your throttle is like? we've all seen the wheelie fail, but what's it like to operate in a race like this. is a full twist like 90 degrees or 120? seems like a millimeter here or there results in a huge torque diff. however you explain, i'd just be curious to hear how it operates..
luke, can you describe in detail what your throttle is like? we've all seen the wheelie fail, but what's it like to operate in a race like this. is a full twist like 90 degrees or 120? seems like a millimeter here or there results in a huge torque diff. however you explain, i'd just be curious to hear how it operates..
liveforphysics
100 TW
Thanks for the pics of your bike Scotto, you did a nice job packaging all those drivetrain parts in a small space, and it seems to work very well out there.
GCinDC- The throttle on a Sevcon is buttery smooth torque control. You move the throttle 5%, it just gives you 5% torque, no big snapping hit, just smoothly delivered torque proportional to the throttle position. You could comfortably ride the bike along at 5mph with your grandma on the back. Or you can ask it for a bunch of torque... and you better be prepared to be sliding on your back on the asphalt. But unlike pink-bike, it won't throw you on the asphault when you only asked for 10% throttle, you have to have your wrist ask the bike for it on this machine.
GCinDC- The throttle on a Sevcon is buttery smooth torque control. You move the throttle 5%, it just gives you 5% torque, no big snapping hit, just smoothly delivered torque proportional to the throttle position. You could comfortably ride the bike along at 5mph with your grandma on the back. Or you can ask it for a bunch of torque... and you better be prepared to be sliding on your back on the asphalt. But unlike pink-bike, it won't throw you on the asphault when you only asked for 10% throttle, you have to have your wrist ask the bike for it on this machine.
Farfle
100 kW
Quick question for you scotto, how much do you+bike weigh?
etard said:
Etard, I placed 2nd. that track was fun but I think the chicanes kept the race to one line only racing, If you wanted to make a pass we would be bumping elbows, and anything could happen. I can't afford stupid mistakes on the track, Like most I have to be at work on Monday to take care of my responsibilities.
Baird is going to change the track up a little with other track options and hopefully their will be safer opportunities for passing. I'm looking forward to the race in Sept. hopefully I will have enough nerve to take my Italian on the track and race in the Unlimited class with Luke, Just finishing will be reward enough, he has a super fast bike and I know I can't contend against him.
veloman said:
Christophe doesn't have pedals on his moped, so it's called a noped. He is very into racing and promotes through out the moped community, he is well respected in the community.
he showed up at the Grange last year with his racing noped and moped, and he knew that if he wasn't going to win anything because his bike doesn't fit within the 'rules'. He just wants to race and to tell you the truth this was the race that we have been waiting for. a really fast racing noped against the fastest E-bike, Luke won and both racers have lots of respect for each other.
I have spoken with Christophe on and off the track and he is full of knowledge, has a great attitude, he will do anything to promote our racing. he's a racers racer. he just wants to race and have fun.
Sacman
10 kW
Scotto nice ICE bike. How do those Hookworm tires work for you on the track. Are they decent for racing or would you rather be running anything else? And do you run them at full pressure (60psi). Many of us run them here too.
Lebowski
10 MW
liveforphysics said:
I got the same buttery smooth torque control on my controller build project. I'm kind of afraid people will
have the impression it's a 'weak' controller due to the throttle. I think many people here are
use to a speed type throttle like you have on the pink bike, max torque when the throttle is
open slightly more. With mine you have to open the throttle fully to get the max torque,
giving the feeling its weak because max torque does not come for only a few % more throttle...
Naja, lets see what people think
