1st project, coming along nicely....

Post by **nugget** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 8:26 pm

Yes that's the area I was in.

odbguy · Post by **odbguy** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 8:51 pm

I can't wait to get my ExUp on the road !! Haha

Swoggy Loiner · Post by **Swoggy Loiner** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 8:51 pm

nuggitt wrote:Yes that's the area I was in.

RobJPS · Post by **RobJPS** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 9:29 pm

When I get mine on the road it will be naked so those sort of speeds are never happening

roadrunner · Post by **roadrunner** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 2:22 pm

Stig wrote:170 should be achievable on std gearing. I've lowered mine to 16/47 since the top speed run. There's nowhere safe to use that sort of speed around here anymore IMHO

Yes Stig. If memory servs, I think they were tested at 172 mph back in '89 with the little restrictor cut out of the inlet rubbers. I reckon that speed would have been done electronically and not by speedo readings. Speedometers usually read 10% fast. The lad I bought mine from in 1990 said he had over 180 mph showing on the clock a couple of times during his year of ownership. I never did though.....

Teego · Post by **Teego** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 3:04 pm

roadrunner wrote:
Stig wrote:170 should be achievable on std gearing. I've lowered mine to 16/47 since the top speed run. There's nowhere safe to use that sort of speed around here anymore IMHO
Yes Stig. If memory servs, I think they were tested at 172 mph back in '89 with the little restrictor cut out of the inlet rubbers. I reckon that speed would have been done electronically and not by speedo readings. Speedometers usually read 10% fast. The lad I bought mine from in 1990 said he had over 180 mph showing on the clock a couple of times during his year of ownership. I never did though.....

Just been to my reference library.
Performance Bikes timed a derestricted RU at 171mph.
1/4 mile in 10.70 secs with a 139 mph terminal speed.
Still respectable numbers today.

Restricted RU was 163.8mph
1/4 mile in 11.17 secs with a 125mph terminal.

Swoggy Loiner · Post by **Swoggy Loiner** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 6:02 pm

Well, whatever the actual speed was I don't know, but it went off the clock, and was bloody quick for an old girl like that!

Post by **Stig** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 6:25 pm

Teego wrote: Just been to my reference library.
Performance Bikes timed a derestricted RU at 171mph.
1/4 mile in 10.70 secs with a 139 mph terminal speed.
Still respectable numbers today.

Restricted RU was 163.8mph
1/4 mile in 11.17 secs with a 125mph terminal.

but we all know the R model is even quicker

Swoggy Loiner · Post by **Swoggy Loiner** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 6:47 pm

How are my stickers looking Stig??!!

Post by **Stig** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 8:14 pm

Got the machine running but not tried to connect the graphics cutter yet. Will drag it out this weekend if I get chance n see where were at

Teego · Post by **Teego** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 9:09 pm

Stig wrote:
Teego wrote: Just been to my reference library.
Performance Bikes timed a derestricted RU at 171mph.
1/4 mile in 10.70 secs with a 139 mph terminal speed.
Still respectable numbers today.

Restricted RU was 163.8mph
1/4 mile in 11.17 secs with a 125mph terminal.
but we all know the R model is even quicker

Got some numbers for that Paul?

Swoggy Loiner · Post by **Swoggy Loiner** » Wed Feb 03, 2016 9:55 pm

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Took the lad out for a little ride this aft. Bloody freezing, but good to give it a run out since the new clutch and engine rebuild.

Post by **nugget** » Wed Feb 03, 2016 10:38 pm

Looking good matey. I hope you hosed off any residue road salt from under the bike. I like your mancave by the way. Looks a hell of a lot tidier than stigs.

Post by **nugget** » Wed Feb 03, 2016 10:47 pm

Looking good matey. I hope you hosed off any residue road salt from under the bike. I like your mancave by the way. Looks a hell of a lot tidier than stigs.

Swoggy Loiner · Post by **Swoggy Loiner** » Wed Feb 03, 2016 10:51 pm

Unfortunately it's my dad's garage and not mine mate. It's ridiculously tidy, and and mine lives there during the winter, as its central heated to keep the bikes warm!! I kid you not