- 1. Re: Maxton Motorcycle engine class question (score: 1)
- Author: "Dale & Evelyn Thomas" <bikerschoice@worldnet.att.net>
- Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2001 19:09:46 -0500
- The E.C.T.A. recognizes that there are inherent differences between 2 cycle (the /2 class) and four cycle (/4 designation) engines. The other sacntions either..... (a) don't know there are differenc
- /html/land-speed/2001-02/msg00431.html (8,712 bytes)
- 2. Re: Maxton Motorcycle engine class question (score: 1)
- Author: evelyn thomas <bikerschoice@worldnet.att.net>
- Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 09:39:17 -0200
- This is my last post on this. I (for a change) am not trying to start a flame war. My first reply to Dale (not myself, another one) was based on what information I had, and was somewhat tongue in ch
- /html/land-speed/2001-02/msg00643.html (15,762 bytes)
- 3. Re: Maxton Motorcycle engine class question (score: 1)
- Author: "Dale & Evelyn Thomas" <bikerschoice@worldnet.att.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2001 18:01:27 -0500
- I am not bashing the S.C.T.A. or anyone else. Just stating obvious differences in rules for those who asked. It does raise the question of common sense and fair application of the rules. Gas and fue
- /html/land-speed/2001-02/msg00872.html (9,353 bytes)
- 4. Re: Maxton Motorcycle engine class question (score: 1)
- Author: "Dale & Evelyn Thomas" <bikerschoice@worldnet.att.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2001 18:33:25 -0500
- Guys, I did not want to get sucked into this and you can read my previous reply to Jim Dincau. It sure seems to me that there may be more of an interest in trying to cover a bunch of "good ole boys"
- /html/land-speed/2001-02/msg00873.html (11,675 bytes)
- 5. Re: Turbo/Carburetion question (score: 1)
- Author: "Dale & Evelyn Thomas" <bikerschoice@worldnet.att.net>
- Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 13:04:42 -0500
- Dear Ray, Sorry for the delay in replying. Try www.rbracing-rsr.com for some turbo info. If you are fabricating it yourself Whitehorse press has some books on supercharging and turbocharging 603-356-
- /html/land-speed/2001-01/msg00172.html (8,456 bytes)
- 6. Re: shaving tires (score: 1)
- Author: "Dale & Evelyn Thomas" <bikerschoice@worldnet.att.net>
- Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2000 05:47:47 -0500
- If you want tires for your stock rims, that is where you will encounter some problems. If you go to 18" or 17" front and rear, you can buy tires off the shelf. Dunlop has 110/80zr18 (ft) and a 150/8
- /html/land-speed/2000-12/msg00553.html (8,562 bytes)
- 7. Re: NO EFI or crank fired ignition ? (score: 1)
- Author: evelyn thomas <bikerschoice@worldnet.att.net>
- Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 08:24:38 -0500
- What this really seems to be about is a combination of those with aerodynamically challenged cars and technologically challenged minds wanting to stay competitive. Although I can understand the want
- /html/land-speed/2000-06/msg00243.html (9,151 bytes)
- 8. Re: Need some help (score: 1)
- Author: "Dale & Evelyn Thomas" <bikerschoice@worldnet.att.net>
- Date: Sun, 7 May 2000 09:16:16 -0400
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- /html/land-speed/2000-05/msg00048.html (7,857 bytes)
- 9. Re: More aero-dynamics (score: 1)
- Author: "Dale & Evelyn Thomas" <bikerschoice@worldnet.att.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 07:20:29 -0400
- One of the reasons for the new rear fender designs you see on motorcycles is to keep your opponent from drafting you. Then, he has to push air like you, making harder to pass and/or keep up. Dale Tho
- /html/land-speed/2000-04/msg00186.html (9,238 bytes)
- 10. Re: More aero-dynamics (score: 1)
- Author: "Dale & Evelyn Thomas" <bikerschoice@worldnet.att.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 14:26:19 -0400
- What you state makes sense to me, but they are not trying to smooth air, as much as not make ANY smooth air available directly behind the bike. Therefore diminishing any benefits of drafting. Whether
- /html/land-speed/2000-04/msg00192.html (12,643 bytes)
- 11. Re: Dyno Questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Dale & Evelyn Thomas" <bikerschoice@worldnet.att.net>
- Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 01:29:51 -0400
- What we do in the Harley industry, where 20% of my customers have dynos, is to make one or two baseline runs, then make one change at a time , after that. Obviously jetting and timing being the two m
- /html/land-speed/2000-04/msg00212.html (11,408 bytes)
- 12. Re: RV Camping in Maxton NC (score: 1)
- Author: "Dale & Evelyn Thomas" <bikerschoice@worldnet.att.net>
- Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 16:33:06 -0500
- you can camp at the airport, but there are no power or water facilities. Dale Thomas. --Original Message-- From: Gene Brauninger <genesds@ic.net> To: land-speed@autox.team.net <land-speed@autox.team
- /html/land-speed/2000-03/msg00500.html (7,049 bytes)
- 13. Re: Youngsters (score: 1)
- Author: "Dale & Evelyn Thomas" <bikerschoice@worldnet.att.net>
- Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 00:29:07 -0500
- A size limit, or configuration rule would be the easiest way to limit the speeds. As far as how much speed can a 12 year old handle?. That really depends on the kid. Some are going to be able to han
- /html/land-speed/2000-02/msg00014.html (7,927 bytes)
- 14. Re: Flathead V1 (score: 1)
- Author: "Dale & Evelyn Thomas" <bikerschoice@worldnet.att.net>
- Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2000 06:53:44 -0500
- On a two-stroke motor, the reed valve is used for the intake only. The exhaust port is uncovered as the piston travels downward (it is in the cylinder wall). You can get dual stage reed valves that p
- /html/land-speed/2000-02/msg00540.html (9,290 bytes)
- 15. Re: 4 or 5 speed (score: 1)
- Author: "Dale & Evelyn Thomas" <bikerschoice@worldnet.att.net>
- Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2000 08:28:04 -0500
- This is one where I will probably ramble too much, but here it goes. Since the final drive ratio is the same it does not make that much difference, I would rather have the five speed on a pure stree
- /html/land-speed/2000-01/msg00000.html (8,346 bytes)
- 16. Re: One more question (score: 1)
- Author: "Dale & Evelyn Thomas" <bikerschoice@worldnet.att.net>
- Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2000 12:31:24 -0500
- I cannot find my rulebook, but I think you have to be within 3% (list?). That would put the limit around 779 cc's dale "chief" thomas
- /html/land-speed/2000-01/msg00008.html (7,273 bytes)
- 17. Re: government (score: 1)
- Author: "Dale & Evelyn Thomas" <bikerschoice@worldnet.att.net>
- Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2000 18:07:53 -0500
- Since Mercedes and Chrysler are one company, It does not matter which you buy. Neither are "American Companys" --Original Message-- From: V4GR@aol.com <V4GR@aol.com> To: kturk@ala.net <kturk@ala.net>
- /html/land-speed/2000-01/msg00018.html (8,190 bytes)
- 18. Re: new member, intro & questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Dale & Evelyn Thomas" <bikerschoice@worldnet.att.net>
- Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 19:54:21 -0500
- Hello Walter, I am glad to see someone raise the bar with a sideways mounted Harley (Pasta burner ?). I see there are people who are charging hard for that record. It was good to see someone raise th
- /html/land-speed/2000-01/msg00131.html (9,430 bytes)
- 19. Re: Exhaust Extraction --- it's exhausting (score: 1)
- Author: "Dale & Evelyn Thomas" <bikerschoice@worldnet.att.net>
- Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2000 16:43:34 -0500
- I believe the original idea is that exhaust is a high pressure gas, forced out of the cylinder by compression. If one vented the gas under a panel that had high speed air rushing over it, it would he
- /html/land-speed/2000-01/msg00146.html (12,216 bytes)
- 20. Re: Exhaust Extraction --- it's exhausting (score: 1)
- Author: "Dale & Evelyn Thomas" <bikerschoice@worldnet.att.net>
- Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2000 21:16:52 -0500
- Here is your formula ( you wanted it !!!): you must at the very least consider exhaust gas temp, speed of energy wave, exhaust duration and rpm. Some formulas calculate a long pipe length because the
- /html/land-speed/2000-01/msg00155.html (9,964 bytes)
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