I had a last minute job come to the shop this afternoon...

[Ulma Doctor]

i was going to spend the late afternoon working on Henrietta, my SB 11"X5' lathe...
Until a got the call for a special build ,for a special customer...:soldier1:

My 2 1/2 yr old son Mike Jr....





Yeah, sure it took a grueling 15 minutes to trick this mad scooter out. it was worth every second of it:saluteflag:
lubed with mobil 1 synthetic grease. i even used high speed wheel retaining cotter pins rather than the stock internal star retainers. I figure that you'll never see the star type retainers used at Bonneville, why on earth would i use them on this high speed sled . i cross drilled the 10mm axle to accept a 1/8" stainless steel cotter, took all the thrust out of the rearend, considered putting a quick change axle but didn't have the 4:56's on hand. I'm figuring with the solid wheels and the wedge i put on the outside rear, we should be top 3 at Taledega. if we get a good run, may even take Michigan. if i ditch the small wedge an go for 2" we'll stay in the groove better. But i think NASTRIKE inspectors are getting wise to me. i'll bet them tech inspectors are gonna see the extra fuel tank i embedded inside the frame. we had sit out for 4 races last time.... dang, i hope they don't jack it up in tech:rofl:

 

[Grumpy Gator]

I see LSR in his future. See you on the salt.
***************G***************

 

[Ray C]

I had one just like that. Sure brings back memories!

 

[Ulma Doctor]

i kinda get the feeling my boy may be a racer.

 

[Rbeckett]

Slip the tech inspector a cookie and keep him laughing, he wont notice the wedge. Good lookin race trike, is that the primary or backup?

Bob

 

[Ulma Doctor]

:rofl:, thanks Bob!!
this one's the everyday trainer!
if he runs a little hot into turn 3 and rubs the wall a little, we'll just bang 'er out and reset the toe and offn' again!!
thanks for reading!!

 

[strantor]

My daughter is about to get the training wheels off her bike. She doesn't know it, but once she gets em off and gets the hang of it, she's getting a new bike, and so am I. Then we'll be doing long (outside the 'burb) rides together.