There's not a lot happened to the bike since the last race. I've drained the oil out and covered it up with a sheet but literally that's it. I've been busy transforming the new van into a camper of sorts, lots still to do there.
I'm not sure what to do to the bike, the plan so far is to leave the engine in the frame and just take the head off and inspect the valves, as it's only done 12 or so runs since the last rebuild. And i absolutely must buy and fit a datalogger before the start of the season. It will help with getting the 60ft times down as we are still throwing 2 tenths away on the launch. There was some contemplation regarding getting a different clutch, but it's time to prioritize resources and go for the logger. The Racepak 'Sportsman' is the hot favorite. Just need either the funds, or a cheap secondhand one.
The ACU drag racing rules forum met recently and there have been changes to the rules for Competition bike for the 2012 season. They are to impose a maximum tyre size of 10" wide. This doesn't affect us as we use a 10" tyre anyway. But it will mean some of the comp bike regulars have to race elsewhere. It would seem it's aimed at increasing the number of bikes in the Funny bike class, but i hope it 's not at the expense of Comp bike which has been a great class the last few years.
The entry lists were increasing as the year went on and there were lots of new people, making excellent progress on new bikes and setups, so next year there should still be lots of enthusiastic racers wanting to carry on where they left off.
Thats enuff drag racing politics. ..... note to rule makers, don't make me have reason to dirty my blog with politics ever again. yuk yuk yuk.
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