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It does seem as though the nozzle sorta goes "wow,wow,wow" as the motor comes up to full power. Not totally sure about the physics on this, if the total thrust load is directly transmitted to the aircraft through the nozzles and gimbals. I would think so, as there seems no other backpressure, simply thrust alone? It seems they bring the things up to a perfict mix and temp, similar to an afterburner state on a jet turbine. An even more impressive sight is one of these things coming back in! I did get to catch one, cannot recall the specifics, but come accross Texas at maybe 60-80k ft. like a meteor, horizon to horizon on maybe 20 seconds, landing in FL some 12 or so minutes later. Just nuts! Not for me! There may be still a few chunks of the one out in the east of here. It seems to me that Rutan has made strides as an example to NASA on slow re-entry vehicles, yet not sure about allthat.

Kramit, I am not sure the Hotel thing was a total suprize, just somewhat shocking the cost! I was told some of the numbers at one time, but all I can recall is vague, something along the lines of you gotta have 30 or so rooms reserved for the week for FIM, Press maybe and not sure what or whom above that. Estimate, 12-15K!!!??/depending. Just for rooms. I do like your style , though. I would make the kid sleep in a tent too, while I went to town for cold a/c, hot showers and food!

I have seen these , but totally unsure whom may have tried them or the results. I have no idea who the fellow is that is making them either. Cost is minimal, though. In theory, this design should work, with a bit of a messy install requireing the high temp sealer on one side that would need to be applied very thin but consistantly on clean surface. The only thing here in question is the fact he does not mention the thickness of it, suppose one might inquire. It is also easier than stacking base gaskets, which I generally refrain from anyway.

Jeez, it is too late for me to get into all that now. I gotta sleep.

I think the slow throttle is still a best first step and accepted practice. It will not slow the engines response, but will slightly broaden the riders input. Seems many get on with them just fine. Having a spare tube and grips on hand is good as well. Timing still needs set, if for no other reason it reduces kickbacks and stalling. Puller fits the Beta as well, so worth having. What jets are in it? Order reeds!

Oh good news then, I need to find one of a large Cock!(of the chicken type)just to take p***.

I think those things prefer ATF Charlie!!!! I seem to recall at one point back when, they were running GM autotrack transfer case fluid or something, but I have not heard of any mention of late. Good luck saving that clutch pack!

Yea, always start off slow. There is not really that much difference, and he will go at his own pace on things later. I have no Idea what Charlie is rattling about! You woulsd need a flywheel puller, and preferably a rattlegun to do the timing mod, but first things first, and or do the reeds next then see where he is at, as he may not want to go further, just depends?

Look up Steve Fracy in Shawnigan Lake,

Sorry Adam, got your PM late so might as well just post here. I had an '05 2.5 and it was a quick bike, yet my fondest after a bit of settling. For a novice rider, I think the slow throttle best. I would slow the timing by 3-4mm on the plate from standard. If you need more, I still reccomend trying the Boyesen reeds (665 dual stage) for their smoothing effect, prior to tearing the top end off to stack gaskets, and because I am lazy! Chewy had good results with these as well, however he did retain the stock reed stops, which I have not tried. The Tryals Shop in the US had some #665 reeds in their sale list(listed as Beta Techno) for $20, which is cheap as post should not bee too much on them. I do not normally recco changing the gearing from standard 10/42 combo, but if one just must, a change to a 44 rear is a much more acceptable and only half the total ratio change as compared to dropping to the 9T front which just seems to slow the bike too much. It does narrow that large gap between 3rd and 4th gear though. Mind you, with all this there is a difference between a slow throttle, and "slowing" the bikes reaction to a given amount of throttle input. Developing a good feel for clutch slippage and finding traction is just as important as anything. A reduction in gearing acts as a torque multiplier, yet lessens the distance the bike travels at a given rpm and gear. Personally, I like the reaction a bit slower and smoother, thus the timing and the reeds. I still run the quicker throttle, which allows me to open it up into the bigger power quicker if needed, as my old wrist only works so well. But that is another story! I still highly suggest to many new riders to ride up a gear whilst "forcing" one to learn the clutch and searching for traction and feel, reguardless of rpm. Find you a slick grassy knoll and practice application of power via the clutch, just takes time. As always, you just gotta try to suit!

Na, I get the Vipers in all the time. Lot of poofters, but I do get to take them out for a spin, as proper QC work is a must! That Citation was sitting on the ramp when I went out to the local airport last weekend. The piccie does no justice! It is a cool jet! Seems the bloke flew in to watch the dirt track car races next door to the airport. They were probably running the "World of Outlaws" series or something, which is a big deal in that world, and some big money! I think you need to go to work for Rolls Royce so you can get testing rights on these motors in order to get a free ride! I would think somewhere in the range of $2-3 Thousand bucks per hour operational cost on this thing. But if you need to get ten people to Florida from Texas in a couple hours, nothing else will do!

Long story short, NO! Now be sure you do not loose the ball, spring and grubscrew!

Nice pics, Jamie, or are you "Sir James" now? And Reem as well?

I told you, Charlie!!!! There are lots of mods on these since '03, you need to figure out what was done, and not. Plates may be swollen, youneed the latest tophat seals plus probably the light bellville spring, then set the stack height where it needs to be! Jon should be here soon to rescue you!

*******s would not allow me to take this for a spin. They say it costs 22 million! Sex on wings! It's a Cessna Citation 10, fastest of them all!

Crap in the shop today. This is a fun ride! Sex on wheels!

I did try to think ofit, but back with the chrome frame bikes, I think this was a bit limited. You can get something like the carbon fibre look adhesive vinyl and trim to fit. It works, just replace when worn. The MX shops and fleaybay sell it. The good stuff is thick!

tHERE ARE SOME THAT WOULD PAY THAT FOR AN AIRCOOLED TWINSHOCK!

Did you take a hard hit on the shift lever? There is a possibility that the selector return spring has broken, in which case, you do not want to operate the bike as the broken bit may get cought up in things and cause further damage. Get the clutch side off now for inspection. Spring is cheap, primary drive gears are not!

Jeez, Charlie! Where have you been, you have not been out of toutch for that long!!!! It is a Gasser, and takes a bit of love and attention, yet that little 200 will take you anywhre you want to go!

Actually, I think this fairly normal as it seems all my bikes have done this at times. Think it has more to do with the light prodding not engaging the teeth fully.

Hot damn, she is almost as purdy as Danica!

Good deal. Chris is doing a great job at keeping exchange stators on hand.

Glad you got it sorted. Was that a NGK plug? Some them others can do odd stuff!