The road rocket racing sidecar project

[Rocket Racer]

how much weight is that fairing gong to add Tim? looks rather large (and very cool)

All alloy  , has to be period too, some of the period fairings were very heavy but they make the bikes faster 
Also provides room for some subtle (18") BSA logos 

the build timeframe is tight, new rod bolts have arrived ex SRM, big end shells due from Nelson anyday, but the crank needs a grind and the (steel capped T140 eg A70) rods checking. Rings coming from Cycle Torque in Hamilton, ooh need new wire circlips! a few loose ends  Pistons and bore still within wear tolerances but only 9:1 (+60), would love a set of hi comps that size. Damage to engine Cases away being welded up by Jamie 

The things we do for entertainment and because we have a slight bias towards BSA over other lesser marques

[Rocket Racer]

Cant wait to see it in the flesh - Benders Tuxedo!

[mikeb]

Benders Tuxedo!

don't you dare put a bow-tie on that thing

[Klaus]

Hi Tim
do you tested the fairing in the windcannel?
Nice fan beside the corner

[muskrat]

Spose you could call the shed a windtunnel on a friday arvo when the mates turn up. LOL.
Cheers

[Rocket Racer]

Don't actually have an engine right now, cranks at the grinders, but thought you might like to see the body 

[mikeb]

looks awesome Tim!
i assume its gong to be silver?

[Rocket Racer]

looks awesome Tim!
i assume its gong to be silver?

Mike,
I think the colours called aluminium, I think it'll stay bare alloy initially, but it does look good. Perhaps it might need to be painted silver one day.
I've theoretically got some 18" BSA Red logo's turning up to go on the sides, but the priority right now is to rebuild the bottom end this Saturday with Bob. I need an engine
Cranks ground so need to flush the sludge trap and reassemble. New ARP bolts, shells, rings and circlips. Pistons still in serviceable limits. In theory I need the motor fully reassembled and back in with ancillaries by the end of this weekend so I can run it up next weekend  It is looking tight.

I did learn over the weekend that with the fairing fitted and the gearbox in, then its too late to install the clutch pushrod  That will have to wait until the fairing comes off to refit the motor.

See you Wednesday night I hope.

[Topdad]

Sorry RR ,I'd be pleased to help but it's a bit of a hike from Liverpool , couldn't you get someone more local ??? 

[Klaus]

Hi Tim,

tell all the guys who know Sonja and me kind regards on wednesday

I m still waiting for the sixspeed, maybe I can fit till the next race in ten days

[bsa-bill]

Silver/Aluminium or maybe polished, just imagine how many tubes of Autosol Solvol that would take 

[Rocket Racer]

Sorry RR ,I'd be pleased to help but it's a bit of a hike from Liverpool , couldn't you get someone more local ??? 

Bob, you've put me on the spot, there I was counting on your being here. If you can't make it luckily I do have a fallback Bob who is a wizard with crankshaft assembly to assist.
Will be a big day I need that motor back together and back in pronto
Tim

[Rocket Racer]

Hi Tim,

tell all the guys who know Sonja and me kind regards on wednesday

I m still waiting for the sixspeed, maybe I can fit till the next race in ten days

Klaus, will do and please pass my regards to Sonja. i'm looking forward to seeing how different the bike is to ride with both the dustbin and six speed fitted. Hopefully the brakes can cope.
Thankfully  being August and Taupo its going to be very cold and most likely wet, so the fairing may help the methanol beastie run warmer and the brakes unlikely to overheat. But I'll still need my thermals under my race leathers. We're also now forced to wear CE chest protectors.  Do need a new skid lid, got growled at last scruitineering for my old lid. Pondering going Bell Bullitt for the retro look; sadly open face lids don't meet the CE requirements so need to stick with full face.
Tim

[Rocket Racer]

Silver/Aluminium or maybe polished, just imagine how many tubes of Autosol Solvol that would take 

The thought did pass my mind that Bender may need renaming to Brasso!

The fairing isnt absolutely perfect so don't think a full polish will suit it, but do want it smart.
Paint would enable a wee bit of filler so may be an option further out but not a priority
I think this will create some wow's in the pits and thats just from me and my crewman Mark!

[Topdad]

Keep us all posted RR cheers and sorry to let you down ,I was on my way but the wife stopped me !! Sue packs a mean upper cut !!