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500/4 racer build blog for 2011 Manx GP
hondafreak:
John Davies is entering a 500/4 in the Senior Classic at the Manx this year, with Chris McGahan piloting. I have set up a blog so that anyone who is interested can follow the progress of the build & development.
http://davies500four.typepad.com
The aim is to make a bike that is competitive with the Paton and MV but on a much lower budget - targets are 125kg bike with >70bhp engine.
The rolling chassis is nearing completion - awaiting the wheels back from Central Wheel - and the cylinder head is well on its way - awaiting cams and followers back from superfinishers.
The bike will run 4 open meggas, so irrespective of perfomance it will make a suitably loud noise all the way round the 37 3/4 mile course.
John has already sold 7 frame sets of the bike, of which at least one more should be at the Manx this year. Most will probaly compete on short circuits in UK, but we hope a few more will appear in road racing over the next few years.
Thanks,
Peter HondaFreak Jones
stidds:
Wow that frame and swingarm is absolutely gorgeous.
I will definately be keeping an eye on that blog. Thanks for posting the link.
kendo57:
Thanks, i love reading blogs like this, will put it on my 'favorites' list
hondafreak:
some more bits up on the website...wheels this week. More to come later in week as parts start rolling in
K2-K6:
That's really interesting, thanks for posting the details for us.
Some very nice details and engineering in that frame and as you point out it should sound good as well.
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