OSS Endurance Legends XR41 rep

[MeanBean49]

So it seems like its all systems go to build a bike to compete in the 4 hour Endurance Legends event on May 6-7th.

Plan is to shoehorn an air cooled 8v motor into a modified slabby 11 frame to create a fairly convincing XR41 replica. I can then use 43mm rwu forks, 120/180 17" tyres and 4 pot brakes. So handling and stopping should be pretty good

Engine spec is to remain fairly modest, the focus being mainly on reliability and useable grunt.

Picked my frame up from Vizman yesterday, ive got a tank, engine is pretty much sorted and im fairly sure i can piece together a front end and matching rear wheel so it shouldnt take too long to get it rolling.

Bits that need aquiring are carbs, exhaust, a good race shock and some bodywork mainly. Should all be fairly easy to source.

I best get cracking :-)

 

Oh yeah, i think it would be quite fitting to call it "The Flying Hammer"  any thoughts?

[R1guy]

14 minutes ago, MeanBean49 said:

 

 

Oh yeah, i think it would be quite fitting to call it "The Flying Hammer"  any thoughts?

Only one thought- "cool as fuck"!

[dupersunc]

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[vizman]

sooper kool MB, we can swop the HB international stickers  for OSS race team flying hammer.....just gotta sort the wheelie kid out next.

[Rene EFE]

I have Slabby flatslides doing nothing; any good?

[MeanBean49]

8 minutes ago, Rene EFE said:

I have Slabby flatslides doing nothing; any good?

Not allowed to use them unfortunately.

[Rene EFE]

Really, why? Another option; there's a set of stock EF carbs for sale on this side for cheap.

http://link.marktplaats.nl/m1085110201

[MeanBean49]

33 minutes ago, Rene EFE said:

Really, why? Another option; there's a set of stock EF carbs for sale on this side for cheap.

http://link.marktplaats.nl/m1085110201

Just says in the rules that no flatslides unless origional fitment.

Think im on top of carbs. Got some gsxr 36's and rubbers that fit them to air cooled head

[Rene EFE]

If a Slabby frame is used, you could argue it's original

[edit]Bugger, Slabby 11[/edit]

[MeanBean49]

11 minutes ago, Rene EFE said:

If a Slabby frame is used, you could argue it's original

[edit]Bugger, Slabby 11[/edit]

Nice idea, but if i were to argue that i would be told to build an 85 gsxr 750 lol

[Havoc]

Ace Rob

[nightrider]

11 hours ago, MeanBean49 said:

Not allowed to use them unfortunately.

You might get away with VM33's then.

No they are not stock but they are club racing period correct which passes with most clubs nowadays.

[MeanBean49]

10 hours ago, nightrider said:

You might get away with VM33's then.

No they are not stock but they are club racing period correct which passes with most clubs nowadays.

To be honest i find the 36mm gsxr carbs better than these anyway

[clivegto]

Hi Rob, great project be thinking of do something similar myself will watch with great intrest. Good luck with the build & your deadline.

[Blubber]

That would be a nice project to follow. Wicked that you intend to use it too 

[nightrider]

18 hours ago, MeanBean49 said:

To be honest i find the 36mm gsxr carbs better than these anyway

better mid range?

[MeanBean49]

3 hours ago, nightrider said:

better mid range?

Better everywhere

[nightrider]

10 hours ago, MeanBean49 said:

Better everywhere

good to know.

Building a 1100h track bike w/ 1157 motor this winter.

I have the option of BT36, BT38 & VM33 in my shed.

 

[fatblokeonbandit]

Found this in a box of bits a few days ago, 750 j/k 43mm .. Yours if its any good for the project

 

 

[markfoggy]

Watching. 

[KATANAMANGLER]

On 24/11/2016 at 8:11 AM, MeanBean49 said:

 

Oh yeah, i think it would be quite fitting to call it "The Flying Hammer"  any thoughts?

It is only fitting that a machine born here and built to race on our collective behalf should bear the race team's emblem name. The new  race team emblem design will be ready soon. You're going to love it. 

[MeanBean49]

12 hours ago, KATANAMANGLER said:

It is only fitting that a machine born here and built to race on our collective behalf should bear the race team's emblem name. The new  race team emblem design will be ready soon. You're going to love it. 

Awesome. Cant wait to see it

[markfoggy]

43mm forks is max for the class RWU natch, so if you need forks Chundercat is an alternative. They come with adjusters both ends, which is slightly more advanced than the GSXR forks. ABE do shorter stanchions if that proves to be an issue,  even if the compression adjusters on the sliders are seized it makes little difference, If you want a fancy fork setup, there is an Andreanni Ohlins copy, 25mm cartridge for a Trumpet that will drop in without too much messing about, though I've not done it. Mr O offered before any got purchased.

[Hawky]

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