FUSA Forstall's Unique Busa aka "The Guppy"

[Larry Forstall]

Goal: Fastest N/A motorcycle.
Chassis: Salvage raked Busa frame with ten over arm.
Engine: 1622cc Bored & Stroked Hayabusa dynoed at 270+ HP
Bodywork: Much modified Busa with custom Ram-Air and cloaked rider.
Features: Side outlet exhaust for lower bike and water tank to eliminate radiator for less drag.
History: Mile time of 220, Record of 217.9 with 235 HP and Stock bodywork.

[landracing]

Very nice Larry, you always got something going that is unique and interesting with a great goal in mind..

Keep us posted with pictures and commentary on the rest of the build..

What color is it going to be?

Jon

[terry russell]

cool bike

[Baatfam]

Hey, is that an Austin Healey rear fender in the background?

I see a nice MG too....

Bob T.

[jprovo]

Killer air intake. I like the bike, please keep us updated with your progress.

[jprovo]

Hey, is that an Austin Healey rear fender in the background?

That's funny... I was thinking the same thing. I miss my dad's '67 Austin Healey 3000...

[JackD]

Larry is a real student of the art.
You could learn from him.

[narider]

With the numbers stated, I'm guessing that this is going to be a Maxton entry? I'd be suprised if this record is not slightly higher after this weekend. We've seen horsepower not make the grade on other occassions, so hopefully this will have a rider that's familiar with the concrete too. If anyone is going to surpass Dave and Lauren's record they're going to need more then good dyno numbers and you sure have the past to show it might be you.  Best of luck and can't wait to see it run.... looks cool. When is it going to make it to the track?
Todd

[Larry Forstall]

Bike is for Bonneville as I feel Maxton's limited time at top speed favors light weight over all the aero work. Going to install the motor in the old turbo frame this Fall so should have a direct comparison between the two courses. I personally think Aero Bonneville will be faster even with the thinner air. Mark and Steve will be at Maxton this weekend with a naked 1000 (Movin' on up, no 600) and the black Busa running MPS/G 1350.  

[narider]

Sure hope to see it at Maxton(and you too again of course). Is the naked  1000cc entry blown or no? Don't believe anyone has run naked fuel(actual fuel, not just the class)... as those records are barely 170(held by Mr. Clean on gas I think). I believe Steve still holds some pretty stout records from ya'll in 2001? Looking forward to seeing what happens this weekend and when you get the 1350 gas bike out. Sure like seeing new stuff from good people like yourself....  thanks for sharing this Larry.
Todd

[hawkwind]

Good luck Larry in your new quest and keep us informed of the progress  I will post some pics on my new project when I get a little further down the track  
Gary

[Larry Forstall]

Body about ready for primer. Still figuring out how to contour below the ram-air to block air from reaching the front of the engine. Pics show WW2 type cowling around exhaust to keep the air from cooling the exhaust and supply some streamlining. A megaphone goes on the end.
   I have seriously considered putting the Guppy in the fish bowl (A2 Wind Tunnel in Mooresville, NC) but lack the knowledge to know what to test. All aero info is proprietary so A2 will only tell you what you have, not how to improve it. Guess I will let the Great White Tunnel tell me how wrong I am.  Larry

[Sumner]

Looks great Larry.  I look forward to meeting you and seeing the bike in August and watching you set a record .

After you set the record and have no further use for the motor we can put it in the lakester .

c ya in 60+days,

Sum

[John Noonan]

Kick Ass Larry, Steve and Mark!!

[Larry Forstall]

The Guppy swims. Just a quick test to see if Mark could safely launch the bike as it has minimal steering lock. No problem. The body is not complete as shown as we did not install the inner panel in front of the header, windshield etc. as everything has to be removed for chassis balance. It moves and has fire and flame. See you next weekend.