Project RailGun - Introduction

[mgriffiths]

The plywood installed.

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The polyester cloth stretched over the buck

[mgriffiths]

After applying the resin.

[mgriffiths]

I'll do another layer of cloth, then maybe fiberglass if needed.

Cheers, Mike

[mgriffiths]

A couple more pics of the body work progress. Here is the rear cover birdcage and mesh, ready for some fiberglass and gelcoat-

[mgriffiths]

And with the front (ready for smoothing and hole cutting)

[mgriffiths]

Getting closer - The front and rear body shells are almost finished, but are ready to be properly mounted to the bike - Then I can start cutting out holes for cooling, exhaust, handle bars, etc.

Cheers, Mike

[edinlr]

Are we running at Speedweek, I thought I heard Slim mention you on his broadcast?

[sabat]

He is, I heard one pass around 110-120mph 

[mgriffiths]

We had to abort a few runs due to new bike problems (Shifter interference, throttle coupler), but I was able to get 2 clean runs before we had to leave. Unfortunately for one pass I ran too low a gear and the other pass I ran too high a gear, so I never reached max speed for the bike. I topped out at 123 MPH (against the 125 record). Very long lines on courses 1 and 2.

Cheers, Mike

[mgriffiths]

Start Line, Speed Week 2021

[thefrenchowl]

  Have a good time, wish I was there!!!

(My 1st time on the Salt Flats was exactly 10 years ago...)

Patrick