FIM and AMA Bonneville 2012

[docdoru]

Spyder Dream (2008 Can-Am Spyder SM5) with the #888 will attempt a FIM and AMA class record-breaking: Boneville, UT August 25-30, 2012 @ BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials.

 

[Capt John]

Good luck Doc! Are you trying to break the 130 mph mark?

 

[docdoru]

Good luck Doc! Are you trying to break the 130 mph mark?

Trike international speed record is 123.404 mph established in 2011 (on a Lehman Renegade).
http://www.bikernettrikes.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=11072
Is BRP sending a pit crew in August?

 

[NancysToy]

We'll be cheering for you, Doru. I wish I could be there, but it doesn't look promising. :bowdown:

 

[docdoru]

We'll be cheering for you, Doru. I wish I could be there, but it doesn't look promising. :bowdown:

Thank you!

 

[mooneych]

Best Wishes

Best of luck to you, Doc. I'm looking forward to reading a full report upon your safe return.

 

[Bootie]

Bonneville

Spyder Dream (2008 Can-Am Spyder SM5) with the #888 will attempt a FIM and AMA class record-breaking: Boneville, UT August 25-30, 2012 @ BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials.

Hey Doc, as of now, I'll be there. See you in Durango. I wonder if SethO can make it?

 

[Bob Denman]

Doru the Destroyer... of land speed records!!
We'll all be rooting for you! :2thumbs:

 

[Bootie]

Bonneville

Trike international speed record is 123.404 mph established in 2011 (on a Lehman Renegade).
http://www.bikernettrikes.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=11072
Is BRP sending a pit crew in August?

I think SethO got around 119mph so Doc's attempt ought to go OK. They will classify the modified bikes (i.e. Turbocharged) with the stock bikes. One thing I noticed with Seth's runs last year was that with that fat rear tire, the thing would climb up on the salt at around 119mph. It was like it was hydroplaining on the salt. That combined with the enormous drag meant that he wasn't going any faster. More power won't help this situation. Maybe Doc can make a couple of changes. A narrower rear tire might help. I don't know what to do about the drag.
Just my $0.02

 

[docdoru]

I think SethO got around 119mph so Doc's attempt ought to go OK. They will classify the modified bikes (i.e. Turbocharged) with the stock bikes. One thing I noticed with Seth's runs last year was that with that fat rear tire, the thing would climb up on the salt at around 119mph. It was like it was hydroplaining on the salt. That combined with the enormous drag meant that he wasn't going any faster. More power won't help this situation. Maybe Doc can make a couple of changes. A narrower rear tire might help. I don't know what to do about the drag.
Just my $0.02

Thanks, I left everything in Johny Turbo's hands....minus the ryder. :shocked: :thumbup:

 

[napper39]

you got the power now so you should blow by that 130 mark with some to sper,im pulling for you and hope it all works out.130 :yikes: i love it.:2thumbs: man id love to be there.:chat:

 

[arntufun]

FYI........ A bone stock GG claims to go 137 MPH !!!! Your bringing the wrong trike Doc !!!!!! opcorn:opcorn:

http://bikesales.mobi/news/2011/gg-taurus-trike-25167?Cr=1&trecs=244

 

[Bob Denman]

FYI........ A bone stock GG claims to go 137 MPH !!!! Your bringing the wrong trike Doc !!!!!! opcorn:opcorn:

http://bikesales.mobi/news/2011/gg-taurus-trike-25167?Cr=1&trecs=244

Nahhh... Just the wrong Spyder...
I've got a fellow that I insure who SWEARS that he was clocked by the local LEOs at 137mph... I suggested to him that he head West to the Salt Flats since the record is obviously his; all he needs to do is go pick it up!

 

[docdoru]

Nahhh... Just the wrong Spyder...
I've got a fellow that I insure who SWEARS that he was clocked by the local LEOs at 137mph... I suggested to him that he head West to the Salt Flats since the record is obviously his; all he needs to do is go pick it up!

:clap:

 

[docdoru]

FYI........ A bone stock GG claims to go 137 MPH !!!! Your bringing the wrong trike Doc !!!!!! opcorn:opcorn:

http://bikesales.mobi/news/2011/gg-taurus-trike-25167?Cr=1&trecs=244

For each site their own perspective. We are contemplating here the 2008 Can-Am Spyder. :doorag:

 

[docdoru]

you got the power now so you should blow by that 130 mark with some to sper,im pulling for you and hope it all works out.130 :yikes: i love it.:2thumbs: man id love to be there.:chat:

Thank you, hope to bring the record to Florida.

 

[Firefly]

I'll be in Durango --- might have to alter my plans and swing over to the flats.

I agree that HP is only gonna do so much---- need to work on aerodynamic changes in my opinion. Cover headlights and front wheel wells, etc.....

 

[zrc]

For each site their own perspective. We are contemplating here the 2008 Can-Am Spyder. :doorag:

And thus the question is begged, are you taking both?

 

[Bob Denman]

:bbq:opcorn::bbq:opcorn: Trying a mixture this afternoon while waiting for the answer...

 

[docdoru]

New AMA-BUB rules:
http://www.speedtrialsbybub.com/2012_event/2012-AMA-BUB-SR'S-FINAL.pdf :read: