[asphaltgambler]

The gearing is set-up for the 1/4, but I've only raced it at 1/8 mile tracks because that's what's closest to me. My best time is 7.18 @105mph just like it sits. The bike is actually very heavy weighing in @480 and I weigh in (depending on how many beers I've had!!) @215.

This should translate into high 10 sec 1/4 mile. Although the ET may not be all that impressive, the MPH is huge indicating big HP at the top end pull.

The engine is very, very old technology that has vitually unchanged since 1957. The original cylinders and heads are made of cast iron. To make serious horsepower with this engine you really have to "put it on-the-edge" and a lot of parts are one-off.

To put perspective in automotive terms, It would be similar to try to be competitive with a flat head Ford V-8 or a Porsche. 912!! I've also broken ($$$) a lot of stuff in making this a reality!! There is more HP in the engine, but I'm close to limit on traction as is.