Well it was bound to happen but "Cherry" is broke big time!!!
OK lets take a step back for a minute. Since going to chain drive we have replace the rear sprocket for the next size down which gave us a 5% taller gearing. So 100km/h on the Odo actually was 100km/h instead of 95km/h as standard.
Also fitted the Barnett Scorpion Lock-up clutch kit including new alloy clutch basket as I requested but soon found out the stock basket was used. And the compensator replaced with and eliminator due to excessive wear since fitting the chain drive.
Now we head back to the track chasing that 10s pass. 1st run I did was more of a shake down pass trying to get a feel for the new clutch and ended up short shifting into 5th instead of running out 4th at the 1/4 mile. Well I was expecting an average pass but the look on my misses face said other wise. 11.16s @ 122mph compare to our PB of 11.14s @ 121mph. Now I was sure we were going to break into the 10s if I just get a decent pass done. So more rev's off the line and she hooks up and goes! Pull 2nd gear and crunch no power! Limp to the end of the track and I notice the Procharger is not turning. Cool just the internal belt has let go. So back to our pit and pull off the PTO cover to replace the belt.
Well this is what I found...
At first glance I though the compensator bolt had just come out, which it had. But upon further investigation the clutch basket has broken sending alloy chunks all through the primary. At this point I realise the std basket was used not the stronger Barnett unit as I requested! Not Happy to say the least.
So I take "Cherry" to another shop who I respect and have a history of building very quick bikes and have lots of Procharger experience but are 1hr plus from home to do the repair as I have lost faith in my local shop. After a few days I get the phone call and she is bad... Crank is bent as well
but pushing 170+rwhp it was always on the cards to happen at some stage.
So now the crank and cases have been sent off for repairs. Repair/true the crank, oversize pin and weld it in place, balance and have the cases machined for timken bearing upgrade. Also going to take advantage while the motor is in pieces to go to the 117cu kit with some extra boost shoved down it's throat now the bottom end should be bulletproof.
This is going to stretch the budget so will take a few months to get back on the road but we will be racing again in the new year and hope to get some run in miles done before the end of the year. Never know we may even crack the 200rwhp barrier if Im lucky/stupid enough!
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