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| 1974 XLH1000 Sportster. I have two of these and they are a candidate for best Sportsters ever built. \\ | 1974 XLH1000 Sportster. I have two of these and they are a candidate for best Sportsters ever built. \\ | ||
| - | |{{ :video:01_1974_xlh_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}|{{ :video:01_1974_xlh_1_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}| | + | | {{ :video:01_1974_xlh_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}} | {{ :video:01_1974_xlh_1_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}} | |
| + | | 1974 XLH ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_1974_xlh_by_ferrous_head.mp4)) | 1974 XLH ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_1974_xlh_1_by_ferrous_head.mp4)) | | ||
| ==== Sporton ==== | ==== Sporton ==== | ||
| + | Sportons are based around Harley Davidson 900 Sportster engines. Housed in replica Norton Featherbed frames - a formidable combination in Historic Racing. ((https://www.xlch.com.au/#)) \\ | ||
| First Dyno run on the new Generod Sporton Mark 2 was just to get an air/fuel map to see how my guesses on the jetting and timing worked out. \\ | First Dyno run on the new Generod Sporton Mark 2 was just to get an air/fuel map to see how my guesses on the jetting and timing worked out. \\ | ||
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| First laps on the New Sporton Mark II as Gene and Rod tour around Lakeside at a leisurely pace. \\ | First laps on the New Sporton Mark II as Gene and Rod tour around Lakeside at a leisurely pace. \\ | ||
| - | | Starting the Sporton | 1st Dyno Run | Maiden Flight of The Sporton Mark II | | + | |{{ :video:01_starting_the_sporton_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}|{{ :video:01_1st_dyno_run_sporton_2_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}|{{ :video:01_maiden_flight_of_the_sporton_mark_ii_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}} | |
| - | |{{ :video:01_starting_the_sporton_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}|{{ :video:01_1st_dyno_run_sporton_2_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}|{{ :video:01_maiden_flight_of_the_sporton_mark_ii_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}| | + | | Starting the Sporton: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_starting_the_sporton_by_ferrous_head.mp4)) | 1st Dyno Run: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_1st_dyno_run_sporton_2_by_ferrous_head.mp4)) | Maiden Flight of The Sporton Mark II: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_maiden_flight_of_the_sporton_mark_ii_by_ferrous_head.mp4)) | |
| ====== Carburetor ====== | ====== Carburetor ====== | ||
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| No instructions came with it, but these are very simple carbs. They will respond to tuning just like a real S&S. Actually, like any carb ever made. \\ | No instructions came with it, but these are very simple carbs. They will respond to tuning just like a real S&S. Actually, like any carb ever made. \\ | ||
| - | | "Fake" S&S Carb on 1979 XLH | | + | |{{video:01_fake_s_s_carb_on_a_79_xlh_sportster_by_ferrous_head.mp4|}}| |
| - | |{{:techtalk:miscres:01_fake_s_s_carb_on_a_79_xlh_sportster_by_ferrous_head.mp4|}}| | + | | "Fake" S&S Carb on 1979 XLH: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_fake_s_s_carb_on_a_79_xlh_sportster_by_ferrous_head.mp4)) | |
| ====== Sidecar Racing ====== | ====== Sidecar Racing ====== | ||
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| The Sporton bites the dust. Mac Park December 2013. A Period 3 Unlimited Sidecar powered by a Harley Sportster (Ironhead) engine. \\ | The Sporton bites the dust. Mac Park December 2013. A Period 3 Unlimited Sidecar powered by a Harley Sportster (Ironhead) engine. \\ | ||
| - | | Small Crash 2 | | ||
| |{{:video:01_small_crash_2_by_ferrous_head.mp4|}}| | |{{:video:01_small_crash_2_by_ferrous_head.mp4|}}| | ||
| + | | Small Crash 2: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_small_crash_2_by_ferrous_head.mp4)) | | ||
| ===== A Run on the Salt at Lake Gairdner South Australia ===== | ===== A Run on the Salt at Lake Gairdner South Australia ===== | ||
| |{{ :video:01_salt_flat_sporton.mp4 |}}| | |{{ :video:01_salt_flat_sporton.mp4 |}}| | ||
| + | | Salt Flat Sporton: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_salt_flat_sporton.mp4)) | | ||
| ===== Queensland Titles 2021 ===== | ===== Queensland Titles 2021 ===== | ||
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| Race 2 of the Queensland Historic Road Race Championships. | Race 2 of the Queensland Historic Road Race Championships. | ||
| - | | Day 2 at Queensland 2021 | Race 1 | Race 2 | | + | |{{ video:01_warm_up_queensland_titles_2021_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}|{{ :video:01_qld_titles_2021_race_1_start.mp4 |}}|{{ :video:01_qld_titles_2021_race_2.mp4 |}}| |
| - | |{{ :techtalk:miscres:01_warm_up_queensland_titles_2021_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}|{{ :video:01_qld_titles_2021_race_1_start.mp4 |}}|{{ :video:01_qld_titles_2021_race_2.mp4 |}}| | + | | Day 2 at Queensland 2021: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_warm_up_queensland_titles_2021_by_ferrous_head.mp4)) | Race 1: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_qld_titles_2021_race_1_start.mp4)) | Race 2: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_qld_titles_2021_race_2.mp4)) | |
| ===== Queensland Titles 2019 ===== | ===== Queensland Titles 2019 ===== | ||
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| |{{ :video:01_qld_titles_2019_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}| | |{{ :video:01_qld_titles_2019_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}| | ||
| + | | QLD Titles 2019: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_qld_titles_2019_by_ferrous_head.mp4)) | | ||
| ===== Queensland Titles 2018 ===== | ===== Queensland Titles 2018 ===== | ||
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| Racing a sidecar is all about traction when it comes to the turns (and off the line). Because we are limited in tire choice/size the front tire becomes the limiting factor. Ideally the front holds on just a bit more than the back. You need the back end to break loose first and then you ride on the throttle. When I have everything just right all three wheels are drifting and I steer on the throttle. Same as you do in the dirt, only it's blacktop. \\ | Racing a sidecar is all about traction when it comes to the turns (and off the line). Because we are limited in tire choice/size the front tire becomes the limiting factor. Ideally the front holds on just a bit more than the back. You need the back end to break loose first and then you ride on the throttle. When I have everything just right all three wheels are drifting and I steer on the throttle. Same as you do in the dirt, only it's blacktop. \\ | ||
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| Video: Day 2, killing time before racing starts and footage from race 3. \\ | Video: Day 2, killing time before racing starts and footage from race 3. \\ | ||
| - | | Day 2 | Race 3 | | + | |{{ :video:01_day_2_qld_titles_2018_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}| {{ :video:01_australian_historic_sidecar_championships_2018_race_3_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}| |
| - | |{{ :video:01_day_2_qld_titles_2018_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}|{{ :video:01_australian_historic_sidecar_championships_2018_race_3_by_ferrous_head.mp4 |}}| | + | | Day 2: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_day_2_qld_titles_2018_by_ferrous_head.mp4)) | Race 3: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_australian_historic_sidecar_championships_2018_race_3_by_ferrous_head.mp4)) | |
| ===== Broadford in Victoria ===== | ===== Broadford in Victoria ===== | ||
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| ===== Lord Of The Lake Race 3 ===== | ===== Lord Of The Lake Race 3 ===== | ||
| - | This may read like an entire chapter in my life but I just feel I need to explain some things. \\ | + | This may read like an entire chapter in my life but I just feel I need to explain some things. ((https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/191337-race-report-and-video-long)) \\ |
| Firstly, I had to fire my Camerawoman because when I got home to check the video on Saturday night there was no video for Saturday's racing - only qualifying. She forgot how to turn it on. 2 buttons. Sidecar people. Sigh. But I do have video and although it is a bit shaky it's a lot better than I thought it would be. I was forced to move the camera p on the handle bars at the last minute. The mount is plastic and I never get it tight enough no matter what I do. So halfway through it does put it's own slant on the race. \\ | Firstly, I had to fire my Camerawoman because when I got home to check the video on Saturday night there was no video for Saturday's racing - only qualifying. She forgot how to turn it on. 2 buttons. Sidecar people. Sigh. But I do have video and although it is a bit shaky it's a lot better than I thought it would be. I was forced to move the camera p on the handle bars at the last minute. The mount is plastic and I never get it tight enough no matter what I do. So halfway through it does put it's own slant on the race. \\ | ||
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| Anyway, for what it is, here it is. Oh. Turn your volume up. The camera is enclosed in a plastic case (Gopro) and it muffles the sound which everyone tells me is "Glorious". | Anyway, for what it is, here it is. Oh. Turn your volume up. The camera is enclosed in a plastic case (Gopro) and it muffles the sound which everyone tells me is "Glorious". | ||
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| + | | Race 3: ((Link to file in Sportsterpedia: http://www.sportsterpedia.com/lib/exe/fetch.php/video:01_lord_of_the_lake_race_3_-_period_3_unlimited_sidecars_at_lakeside_by_ferrous_head.mp4)) | | ||
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