Reworking the Rum Runner

We are back on working out the kinks on the Rum Runner race bike. After the last test and tune we found a few modifications that needed to be made.

Gotta get on the road. See ya on the salt

It's in the trailer. Let's see how the test, tune and subsequent run yield for us!

Bonneville Road Trip Essentials

All we need to power the Rum Runner Racing team!

More Build Progress

Yes, time is looming to get on the road to Bonneville Speed Week for Testing, Tuning, and racing, so here's what we have done the past few days on the Rum Runner.

This is the Dead Man switch from the fine folks at Pingle. This device kills the bike if one of us falls off and dies. Now you know why they named it that...

All bikes that race in STCA sanctioned races have to have a steering dampener. we got one from Biker's Choice.

The only thing stopping this bike is a single rear disc brake from Italy's Kustom Tech. it's lovely isn't it?

We roll with the Cobra from Avon Tyres. V-rated for 150mph

The frontend consists of 39mm narrow trees from Wargasser, a set of springs from Progressive Suspension, a set of clip-ons from Roland Sands Design, a clutch lever from Kustom Tech, as well as a throttle and grips from Biltwell.

Chris also whipped up this killer motor mount from scratch. It's a work of art...

Care Package From Sailor Jerry

Well, well, well, look what was delivered to LA Speed Shop.

Excel Race Wheels are Built

We just picked up our custom race wheels from Wheel Works. They consist of a set of chrome 40-hole aluminum Excel wheels with a Wargasser Spool Hub, lightweight aluminum H-D rear hub, and stainless spokes. These things are feathery!

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PINGLE PARTS

We just got in our 650 Kill Switch and 1220-AH fuel valve for the #rumrumnerracing bike

Fairing and Tank Mock-Up

With fairing and tank we got from Jason Craze we are trying to get all the brackets figured out before the wheels get on it. Anybody got a wind tunnel?

Knucklehead and 4-Speed installed

We got the S&S KN93 Knucklehead Motor and Revtech 4-speed in our custom-made Chassis Design frame. It the first step of many, but we are making headway.

Some assembly On the Knucklehead

We are at LA Speed Shop today installing the S&S KN93 Knucklehead And Revtech 4-speed transmission into our Chassis Design frame

Our Knucklehead Salt Flat Race Bike Progression

We are getting all of our ducks in a row and have amassed quite a a pile of parts for this week's build up of the Sailor Jerry Rum Runner Racer Powered By S&S bike. We will be blogging daily, if not hourly on the progression later this week when Chris at LA Speed Shop and my Duties at Street Chopper are winding down.

Here's the list of parts as of now
Frame: Chassis Design Custom Geometry
Fork: Wargasser Uber Narrow Glide with Progressive Suspension Springs
Engine: S&S KN93 93ci Knucklehead
Transmission: Revtech 4-Speed
Fairing and Sheetmetal: Jason Craze
Wheels: Excel/Wargasser Built By Wheel Works
Tires: Avon
Controls: Kustom Tech
Brakes: Kustom Tech
Throttle: Biltwell
Grips: Biltwell
Exhaust: Biltwell
Paint: Headcase Kustoms
Graphics: Sonny Boy
Rendering: Jason Cruz


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On the Pipe

I have known Bill and McGoo for around 20 years now and to say these guys are thee shit is a complete understatement. 

Since Forming Biltwell the guys have been great supporters of what I have done as a biker and editor, as well as being all over the Rum Runner Racing program. Anytime we need something, BAM! its there the next day wether its parts, support, or a few drankin' buddies.

This week we needed an exhaust and guess what we got? a Killer DIY kit...

It's good to have people you can count on all the time, everytime. Thanks guys!

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Bodywork...

We got this bodywork from our friend Jason Craze and we are going to cut it up and repaint it to suit the Rum Runner's needs

Rum Runner Racing Powered by S&S Cycle KN93 Engine

The Fine folks at S&S Cycle were kind enough to sponsor the Rum Runner Race team with one of it's KN93 Knucklehead engines. The motor is a stout 96 cubic inches and comes ready to run with a Super E carb. we are going to haul some ass on the salt with this thing.

Frame has been completed.

Our sponsor Chassis Design Co whipped us up a frame with our dimensions and needs today.

Joker Machine Sponsors Rum Runner Racing

Our pals at Joker Machine are in full support of us hitting the salt. Check out the sweet rear sets that they sent us!

Tradition.

Party!

Alternate Rum Runner Logo

Rum Runner LSR Bike rendering by Jason Cruz

Team Logo

Our pal Chris Breska at Alchemy Tattoo painted up our finalized Sailor Jerry Rum Runner team logo. Expect shirts, stickers and whatever else Brian at Icon Silkscreening can slap it on.

Sketchy Team Logo

Land Speed Racing, Knucklehead, Sailor Jerry Rum, Street Chopper Magazine, LA Speed Shop, Alchemy Tattoo

Here is round one of the official Rum Runner Racing logo

COMING SOON...

Street Chopper Magazine and LA Speed Shop to build and race

Sailor Jerry “Rum Runner” land speed bike

Under the moniker of Rum Runner Racing, Street Chopper Magazine Editor Jeff G. Holt and Master Bike Builder Chris Richardson of LA Speed Shop will be constructing and racing a land speed bike sponsored by Sailor Jerry Rum.

Events to include El Mirage STCA events and Speed Week at the Bonneville Salt Flats in 2012

“We are looking to build a bike that can run with the best of them in classes that will fit in with both the LA Speed Shop fans and our magazine’s core readers.” Stated Jeff G. Holt, Editor-In-Chief of Street Chopper Magazine.

“This year, we are not looking to dominate any land speed records, but more to dip our feet in the racing realm, do the best we can in the A-PF 1650/4 and APS-PF 1650/4 classes, and show the readers both in print and online how to put a race bike together and campaign it, but anything can happen.” Commented Chris Richardson of LA Speed Shop fame.

Online blogs on both streetchopperweb.com and laspeedshop.com will feature the complete tip to tail race bike build with all parts featured, and an up-to-the-minute diary of how the program is progressing, sponsor spotlights, and component reviews.

The total bike build will be covered in Street Chopper magazine as monthly installment a well as a feature on the completed bike and story about the trils and tribulations of racing the Rum Runner.

Since any sort of racing isn’t a cheap endeavor, Rum Runner Racing is actively looking for more sponsorship whether it be of cash or product support.

Current Sponsors include; Sailor Jerry Rum, Chassis Design Company, Lowbrow Customs, Biltwell Inc, Alchemy Tattoo, Wheel Works, Lincoln Electric, and Powerhouse Generators.

For more info, contact Jeff G. Holt jeff.holt@sorc.com