Thanks Jon,
You and Nancy's bikes are clean looking machines. What's under your
bodywork? How much does that bodywork cost (if you don't mind me asking)?
I've been entertaining the idea of getting some smashed up Busa bodywork and
repairing it, maybe narrow it and alter it, test it until I'm satisfied it
works and then use it to make plugs to make molds to make new bodywork.
After working with the BUB streamliner team for almost two years I've got a
real education in composites, specifically carbon fiber. Last year Jon Jans
and I constructed a whole new tail for the streamliner as well as a bunch of
other carbon goodies that go inside of it (Jon has taught me a lot about
composites, he and Denis have been real mentors to me).
Who knows, right now I'm just trying to hash out a realistic plan. I realize
that all the things I would like to have done before I go out there won't
be, but I've got a bike, at least I'm that far along! Lol.
Arch
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From: Jon Wennerberg [mailto:jon@infodestruction.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 9:21 AM
To: Arch
Subject: Re: Tl1000s LSR project
On Thursday, April 6, 2006, at 11:17 AM, Arch wrote:
. My new penciled in plan is to work on
aerodynamics and gearing first and see what the bike will do, then go from
there.
Arch
Arch:
For aero stuff it's easiest to get in touch with Kent Riches at AirTech. He
not only makes the stuff -- he's a racer (bikes and cars -- got a couple of
streamliners, got a handful of records, too, and I know he's got a 2 Club
hat from El Mirage and one from Bville). He's got bodywork for all sorts of
bikes -- and can help you decide what your bike should wear. Nancy's (my
wife) EX250 turbo Ninja is now sporting plastic built for an Aprilia RS250
thanks to Kent's suggestions. I called to order replacement stuff for her
stock kawi body -- Kent said "Why don't you put on something more aero?" I
asked what he'd suggest -- he said "I'll call you back." Next morning he
called to say that the Aprilia was the slipperiest -- and the closest fit.
The photo below shows both of our bikes -- both with AirTech bodywork on
'em.
Do you know him? Does he know you? If not -- tell him you're a land speed
racer, and tell him I suggested you call. He won't punch you in the nose if
you mention my name -- I THINK we still get along okay!
www. airtech -streamlining.com
Jon Wennerberg
Seldom Seen Slim Land Speed Racing
Marquette, Michigan
(that's 'way up north)
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