Sportster/Buell Land Speed Build

[coloradodave]

Great looking bike, I can't wait to see it in person at SpeedWeek.

[55chevr]

Got the rear fender done ... definately no aero advantage now ...

[55chevr]

Had to improvise for the tach mount ... I had a Buell S1 tach and a cup from from a late twin cam that I had to make fit ... this bike eats tachs ... I have a Speedway digital tach also that I will add. Not sure how easy that will  be to read at speed.  Between them I should be okay. Started the bike with the S&S Super D alcohol carburetor and it sounds strong.  VP methanol is cheaper then racing gas.

[isiahstites]

Joe the new fender looks good and it looks like it belongs there. Did the air cleaner show up?

[55chevr]

Look carefully at the carburetor and you will see it installed on the bike ... thank you .... came Thursday.

[isiahstites]

Look carefully at the carburetor and you will see it installed on the bike ... thank you .... came Thursday.

No shit, I guess I should pay attention. I didn't hear anything bad so no news is good news.

Joe I am getting my machine this week so we can start on a triple tree if you are still interested.

Scott

[55chevr]

I texted you that I got it day it arrived ... will talk next week about the trees.

[isiahstites]

I must of missed your text.

[55chevr]

Video of the starting line LTA

[isiahstites]

Ok, now we need one with the motor at full revs leaving the line!

[55chevr]

Okay Scott ....

[isiahstites]

Thanks you sir! Love the sound of a HD at full throttle!

[55chevr]

Got the S1W engine out (1350 cc) and started designing install of the XB9 engine out of the old 9216 bike. My top hand, my son Joe and I came up with a mounting system that will allow me to swap back to a Sportster mount design at will.  Doesnt look promising for Bub's but I will be ready for the fall ECTA and LTA events.

[saltwheels262]

keep us posted.... daily.

franey

[55chevr]

front mount ... it drops over the frame lugs on where the side plates bolt on an XL or S1