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Flyboy_451

(230 posts)
Tue Aug 12, 2014, 10:05 AM Aug 2014

World record attempt

Next month I will be in Ohio for a world record attempt at the Ohio Mile!

The bike is a highly modified 2003 Victory Vegas. 104" turbo charged engine producing 220HP at the rear wheel.

I am hoping for 170mph. This will be a standing 1 mile acceleration run with the speed clocked at the traps.

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World record attempt (Original Post) Flyboy_451 Aug 2014 OP
Good lookin bike. flamin lib Aug 2014 #1
What record are you hoping to get? lumberjack_jeff Aug 2014 #2
At work Flyboy_451 Aug 2014 #3
Leave your fly unzipped. The breeze at that speed should be curiously satisfying. Glassunion Aug 2014 #4
Think I'll pass on that bit of advice... Flyboy_451 Aug 2014 #5
Presumably with mirrors removed for the run? IDemo Aug 2014 #6
Yes. Flyboy_451 Aug 2014 #7
I almost forgot about this post. How'd you do? Glassunion Apr 2015 #8
 

lumberjack_jeff

(33,224 posts)
2. What record are you hoping to get?
Tue Aug 12, 2014, 10:37 AM
Aug 2014

With appropriate gearing, 170 should be attainable in standing start mile.

Flyboy_451

(230 posts)
3. At work
Tue Aug 12, 2014, 01:04 PM
Aug 2014

And cannot remember the exact phrasing of the category, but it boils down to modified cruiser, V-Twin, overhead cam, turbo charged, gasoline, less than 2,000cc.

I'm pretty sure the bike is capable of reaching 170. Not sure about me though. Lol

If the bike runs well and I do my part, I think we have a shot at a record. But, this is my first attempt at this type of racing, so I am expecting a steep learning curve.

As long as I make it down the track without a mechanical failure or accident on every run, I will call it a successful first attempt!

Glassunion

(10,201 posts)
4. Leave your fly unzipped. The breeze at that speed should be curiously satisfying.
Tue Aug 12, 2014, 04:06 PM
Aug 2014

Good luck... Be Safe... I hope you safely nail your attempt.

Flyboy_451

(230 posts)
5. Think I'll pass on that bit of advice...
Tue Aug 12, 2014, 07:02 PM
Aug 2014

And simply hope that the better half is in a loving mood when we return to the hotel. Lol

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