Betty Blu & Stroker set new AMRA street dresser MPH record

[strokerjlk]

Finally getting some power to the track .
New AMRA street dresser 1/8 mile MPH record . 109.01
Still have lots of fine tuning to do , so I am very happy with what she's doing at this point .
Hillbilly stock shocks will be coming off before next race with a custom set to be added .

[Hossamania]

Yeah, baby!!

[kd]

Very cool Jim. That's a couple of real fine photos too. You've been fighting the "only thing faster than cubic inches is cubic dollars" mantra for quite a while and now you're getting some good traction (pun intended).  Even though there's still a heavy cost, wait a prove them it can be done. + 

[johnnynitro]

Good Work !!

[pumpguy68]

That's frickn awsome Jim keep up the good work 


Ray m

[Scooter_trash_1]

Thats great Jim, Congrats!! Theres a bunch more in there!!

[FlaHeatWave]

Congratulations 

[Admiral Akbar]

 

[02roadcling]

  

[98fxstc]

Just Rewards

[jsachs1]

  

[packrat56]

 Congratulations     

[HighLiner]

Congrats!

[No Cents]

 
way to go Jim! 

Ray

[1FSTRK]

Here they are Jim, you earned them.

[strokerjlk]

Here they are Jim, you earned them.

... Thank you . And thank everyone for the flowers .

Posted by: kd
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Very cool Jim. That's a couple of real fine photos too. You've been fighting the "only thing faster than cubic inches is cubic dollars" mantra for quite a while and now you're getting some good traction (pun intended).  Even though there's still a heavy cost, wait a prove them it can be done.    + 

All stock off the shelf parts so far KD.
A lot of personal goals have been accomplished on this journey .
Most everything in this engine was/ is used . The hurricane heads were new and untouched . The SE throttle body was new as was the pro-charger. Everything else was used . That was one of the goals , to bolt a used motor together and use mostly stock parts .

Now it's time to maximize the parts .

This class is going into the 9's . I hope I am the first , but Paul Vicory is flying and still not dialed in yet . Dave Dennick has been fast and focused for years. Unless someone else jumps in ?? It's a 3 way race to the 9's at this point .

[biggzed]

That's awesome. Congrats. Surprised to see stock spoke wheels on there. Figure they wouldn't hold up to the abuse.

HTT sponsored home grown special? I'd kick in....

Zach

[strokerjlk]

That's awesome. Congrats. Surprised to see stock spoke wheels on there. Figure they wouldn't hold up to the abuse.

HTT sponsored home grown special? I'd kick in....

Zach

Well the wheels are used because they are the lightest set I own . And again to prove a point .
Yes you are welcome to kick in a set of Brock's carbon fiber wheels .  just kidding .
@ 750 lb bike 980 lb with rider . I am the heaviest bike in the class

[ndmp40]

Amazing results considering how you went about it.  Just proves that the little guy can compete and win today.  Congrats to a job well done!

[jack6hd]

Congrats to you and also to Greg Dahl. Greg is a great drag racer and a good guy to visit in his shop.

[strokerjlk]

Amazing results considering how you went about it.  Just proves that the little guy can compete and win today.  Congrats to a job well done!

thank you. If you can tune and ride (or tune and put a 120 kid on it ) you can do it .

[bladerunner]

  Well done  , that is a lot of steel to get down the track.      bladerunner

[strokerjlk]

Congrats to you and also to Greg Dahl. Greg is a great drag racer and a good guy to visit in his shop.

Thanks
I was just at Gregg's shop on fri . Great guys ( Damon and Dave included ) with all the equipment .
I stopped at JT's shop today in twilight/ Charleroi, Pa. Man what a setup they have going on also.
PA. Boys got some choices .

[1FSTRK]

That's awesome. Congrats. Surprised to see stock spoke wheels on there. Figure they wouldn't hold up to the abuse.

HTT sponsored home grown special? I'd kick in....

Zach

Well the wheels are used because they are the lightest set I own . And again to prove a point .
Yes you are welcome to kick in a set of Brock's carbon fiber wheels .  just kidding .
@ 750 lb bike 980 lb with rider . I am the heaviest bike in the class

Like the man said:
If you can make the power, all that weight is just more traction. 

[strokerjlk]

That's awesome. Congrats. Surprised to see stock spoke wheels on there. Figure they wouldn't hold up to the abuse.

HTT sponsored home grown special? I'd kick in....

Zach

Well the wheels are used because they are the lightest set I own . And again to prove a point .
Yes you are welcome to kick in a set of Brock's carbon fiber wheels .  just kidding .
@ 750 lb bike 980 lb with rider . I am the heaviest bike in the class

Like the man said:
If you can make the power, all that weight is just more traction. 

Fat boy just has to dig harder for more power 

[BUBBIE]

I like You Bike Picts..... Very well done...... Congrats.......

I showed my wife what Your Bike looks like com'n off the line and said: A LOT OF WORK and I can make mine run that way......

She said NOT with Me On it.... LOL

Beautiful Color of Blue WE have...... 

signed....BUBBIE

[biggzed]

So what are your plans for weight reduction (the bike, not you)?

I would think a cheap set of fiberglass fenders would be pretty easy to come by.
If this is basically just a race bike now, what about losing one front rotor?
Maybe a 21" front wheel (less rolling resistance, but not sure how that might effect other things). Any idea what your front wheel weighs? I've got a 21x3.25 60 spoke sitting in my shed I could weigh. It's pretty light.

Just curious on this stuff. What you're doing is really interesting to me. Best of luck.

Zach

That's awesome. Congrats. Surprised to see stock spoke wheels on there. Figure they wouldn't hold up to the abuse.

HTT sponsored home grown special? I'd kick in....

Zach

Well the wheels are used because they are the lightest set I own . And again to prove a point .
Yes you are welcome to kick in a set of Brock's carbon fiber wheels .  just kidding .
@ 750 lb bike 980 lb with rider . I am the heaviest bike in the class

[strokerjlk]

I like You Bike Picts..... Very well done...... Congrats.......

I showed my wife what Your Bike looks like com'n off the line and said: A LOT OF WORK and I can make mine run that way......

She said NOT with Me On it.... LOL

Beautiful Color of Blue WE have...... 

signed....BUBBIE

Thank you
That pic is not off the line . It's at the top of 2nd gear. 6400 rpms the shift light just came on and my foot it going up to click 3 rd gear . The ign kill sets it back down on the shift .
The photographer was at 1000 ft capturing speed shots . She turned around and got me at 600 ft . She captured the bike all the way up and all the way down . ( she said I owed her a hug ) I had them frame it until it was at the highest point , with my foot just starting to raise. 
It was a great photo . And I gave her a BIG hug . Then spent lots of money .

[mrmike]

Great job and an awesome looking bike as well, best of luck to you going down the line, you've obviously got what it takes to get there!

Mike

[strokerjlk]

So what are your plans for weight reduction (the bike, not you)?

I would think a cheap set of fiberglass fenders would be pretty easy to come by.
If this is basically just a race bike now, what about losing one front rotor?
Maybe a 21" front wheel (less rolling resistance, but not sure how that might effect other things). Any idea what your front wheel weighs? I've got a 21x3.25 60 spoke sitting in my shed I could weigh. It's pretty light.

Just curious on this stuff. What you're doing is really interesting to me. Best of luck.

Zach

That's awesome. Congrats. Surprised to see stock spoke wheels on there. Figure they wouldn't hold up to the abuse.

HTT sponsored home grown special? I'd kick in....

Zach

Well the wheels are used because they are the lightest set I own . And again to prove a point .
Yes you are welcome to kick in a set of Brock's carbon fiber wheels .  just kidding .
@ 750 lb bike 980 lb with rider . I am the heaviest bike in the class

No set plan on weigh reduction . I am focused on more hp at this point .
I don't like a 21 wheel on a bagger ,mixed with speed myself .
Hoping to make 25-30 more Hp before the end of season . 50-75 more for next season .
Probably end this season with some good shocks ,and a little more hp . That should put it in the 9's . If not . There is always next year .

[strokerjlk]

Maybe a lithium battery if the sponsor comes through . That's 15-25 lbs 

[biggzed]

 

I like the Lithium idea. Hadn't thought of that.

Zach

So what are your plans for weight reduction (the bike, not you)?

I would think a cheap set of fiberglass fenders would be pretty easy to come by.
If this is basically just a race bike now, what about losing one front rotor?
Maybe a 21" front wheel (less rolling resistance, but not sure how that might effect other things). Any idea what your front wheel weighs? I've got a 21x3.25 60 spoke sitting in my shed I could weigh. It's pretty light.

Just curious on this stuff. What you're doing is really interesting to me. Best of luck.

Zach

That's awesome. Congrats. Surprised to see stock spoke wheels on there. Figure they wouldn't hold up to the abuse.

HTT sponsored home grown special? I'd kick in....

Zach

Well the wheels are used because they are the lightest set I own . And again to prove a point .
Yes you are welcome to kick in a set of Brock's carbon fiber wheels .  just kidding .
@ 750 lb bike 980 lb with rider . I am the heaviest bike in the class

No set plan on weigh reduction . I am focused on more hp at this point .
I don't like a 21 wheel on a bagger ,mixed with speed myself .
Hoping to make 25-30 more Hp before the end of season . 50-75 more for next season .
Probably end this season with some good shocks ,and a little more hp . That should put it in the 9's . If not . There is always next year .

[pumpguy68]

Stroker if you can put it out there what kind of horsepower are you putting on the rear tire now?

I'm just curious and understand if you don't want to say.

Ray m

[mayor]

that is awesome!    congrats Jim.   

[Durwood]

Awesome job Jim

[strokerjlk]

Stroker if you can put it out there what kind of horsepower are you putting on the rear tire now?

I'm just curious and understand if you don't want to say.

Ray m

A little over 200 hp

[rbabos]

Good job Jim.
Ron

[Black Diamond]

Outstanding effort Jim.  Nice to see you achieving the goals you discussed!  No wonder you want to keep Lexi out of your shop.

JW

[No Cents]

quote from Jim:
No set plan on weigh reduction . I am focused on more hp at this point .
I don't like a 21 wheel on a bagger ,mixed with speed myself .
Hoping to make 25-30 more Hp before the end of season . 50-75 more for next season .
Probably end this season with some good shocks ,and a little more hp . That should put it in the 9's . If not . There is always next year .


9 seconds for the street bagger class...wow...that is taking it to the next level...for sure.
my poor ass ride is never going to be able to compete with you guys. 
I'm going to have to come up with some mad barn skills to shoot for that.   

Ray

[koko3052]

  from the GWN!

[FXDRYDR]

WOW Jim!!  Awesome accomplishment and great pic too!  Congrats.

[strokerjlk]

quote from Jim:
No set plan on weigh reduction . I am focused on more hp at this point .
I don't like a 21 wheel on a bagger ,mixed with speed myself .
Hoping to make 25-30 more Hp before the end of season . 50-75 more for next season .
Probably end this season with some good shocks ,and a little more hp . That should put it in the 9's . If not . There is always next year .


9 seconds for the street bagger class...wow...that is taking it to the next level...for sure.
my poor ass ride is never going to be able to compete with you guys. 
I'm going to have to come up with some mad barn skills to shoot for that.   

Ray

You have a good foundation . It won't take much barn work. 

[TXChop]

 

Great work Jim!

[slothy]

Congrats, I love the wheelie pic

[autoworker]

Congratulations!

That sure beats "bench and dyno" racing.

[strokerjlk]

Congratulations!

That sure beats "bench and dyno" racing.

Thanks

Dyno queens don't always make good race bikes .

That was with two blown head gaskets also . 

[kd]

If you did that with 2 blown head gaskets there's no way but up from here. Even more excellent Jim 

[strokerjlk]

If you did that with 2 blown head gaskets there's no way but up from here. Even more excellent Jim 

I suspected the rear was seeping. But I didn't think it was this bad .

[Panzer]

A blown head gasket didn't slow ya down.
Well done Mr., congrats. 

[kd]

"I suspected the rear was seeping. But I didn't think it was this bad ."


Man, you probably could have lit a smoke off that leak. That probably says something about having a pump supplying the air for you.

[ksnod]

Good job Jim.

[Brrrap]

Great picture! Outstanding efforts netted you a great record to be very proud of! Hell, I can't see how you couldn't be "That guy" that gets the first 9 sec with the momentum you have going! Its yours, go get it. 

[strokerjlk]

Thanks again guys .
I am looking for a cheap used SE 266 or SE RX 267 cam set (2007 up chain drive )

[C-Cat]

Thanks again guys .
I am looking for a cheap used SE 266 or SE RX 267 cam set (2007 up chain drive )

Some great accomplishments Stroker with MPH record and reaching that level of performance! What did you run on that wheelie pic pass? Who needs a Wally when you got the Boobie Beer Mug Trophy!

[Powerglides]

Jim, your inbox is full. I have a set of take out 266 cams for you FOC if you want them.

[strokerjlk]

Thanks again guys .
I am looking for a cheap used SE 266 or SE RX 267 cam set (2007 up chain drive )

Some great accomplishments Stroker with MPH record and reaching that level of performance! What did you run on that wheelie pic pass? Who needs a Wally when you got the Boobie Beer Mug Trophy!

The pass riding the wheelie was 10.45 . Maybe next year I will run NHRA for a race or two , and see if I can get a Wally . I would have to run 10.50 index class.
Everyone loves the winner circle for sure . But setting a record or re setting your record , has a much more sense of accomplishment . But After 4 runner ups this season ,the win felt pretty darn good .

[strokerjlk]

Jim, your inbox is full. I have a set of take out 266 cams for you FOC if you want them.

Thanks Boz . I cleared it out some . Though I did the  other day. Must not have pushed the last button .

[Powerglides]

You're welcome Jim. I recall that you kindly helped me out with fuel line fittings a few years ago, for an R&D project I was doing.
What goes around comes around.
I'll get them out for you tomorrow, as I've missed my slot today.
You should have them early next week.
Great results by the way.

[strokerjlk]

You're welcome Jim. I recall that you kindly helped me out with fuel line fittings a few years ago, for an R&D project I was doing.
What goes around comes around.
I'll get them out for you tomorrow, as I've missed my slot today.
You should have them early next week.
Great results by the way.

thank you and thank you.......you're a good man

[johncr]

I can get you a set of RX 267 if you still need them.

John

Thanks again guys .
I am looking for a cheap used SE 266 or SE RX 267 cam set (2007 up chain drive )

[johncr]

Actually I'm looking for either Woods 9f or Tman 662-2 in gear drive if you want to do some horse trading

I can get you a set of RX 267 if you still need them.

John

Thanks again guys .
I am looking for a cheap used SE 266 or SE RX 267 cam set (2007 up chain drive )

[strokerjlk]

I can get you a set of RX 267 if you still need them.

John

Thanks again guys .
I am looking for a cheap used SE 266 or SE RX 267 cam set (2007 up chain drive )

Thank you so much for the offer . 
I just need one or the other .
If I screw the 266's up. I might get back to ya though .

[76shuvlinoff]

As a side note I sent the full size picture of the wheelie, with Jim's account of the situation at that moment, to a big drag racing fan (and Honda motorcycle rider) at work. You know, just to twist his nipples a little. I see now he has it for his desktop wallpaper. 

Mark

[strokerjlk]

As a side note I sent the full size picture of the wheelie, with Jim's account of the situation at that moment, to a big drag racing fan (and Honda motorcycle rider) at work. You know, just to twist his nipples a little. I see now he has it for his desktop wallpaper. 

Mark

No way . that's funny . twisted nipples 

[Powerglides]

Jim, if you could PM me your e-mail, I can copy/paste the tracking number link to you.

[Trouble]

I'm impressed! More power to ya. Looks like fun!

[strokerjlk]

Jim, if you could PM me your e-mail, I can copy/paste the tracking number link to you.

Done
Your a good man