chris walrod

I know this is off topic but I cant help myself in showing this wild ride that I just finished a complete restoration on. Its a two-engine (Honda 750's) vintage drag bike that was constructed in the early 70's by Terry Vance and Byron Hines. Its been on the cover of several mags (back then) and won 13 of 14 events in 1974. A lot of history behind this bike.
Gilmer belt drive to a two-speed Lenco trans with a centrifical clutch from a V-8 Chevy dragster. The original Honda transmissions were 'cut-off' to enable the engines to be so close to each other. What a ride this must of been.

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workitjr

Whaddayamean 'What a ride this must have been'? Looks to me like your ready to go out and see EXACTLY what kinda of ride it was and is. Very nice work, and as a motorcycle junkie as well, it is awesome to see such a special machine restored to all of it's glory. Now, you just need to get that rear slick all gumballed up, what for historical significance of course.

MrClifton

I remember that bike very well. It was very popular and was in all the magazines of the time. How did you end up with it Chris?

Tim Ashfield

Chris Looks like you have done a fabulous job there - any chance of borrowing it for a weekend at Santa Pod!!!

Only joking. Car looks rather nice too!

Mr Michael B

That is really great.

I am a bike nut too.

Even though its off topic, I am thrilled you posted.

Nice eye candy.

H20NOO

That's incredible! I am also a bike nut and appreciate the ingenuity and innovation represented in your bike. PLEASE tell me you've started it. I'd love to take a pass down Sears Point's 1/4 mile on that beast!

MC

Previously owned M/C's:

2000 KTM Duke II
2000 "Service Honda" CR500 AF (w/CR250 Aluminum Frame)
1997 Honda CR250
1995 Ducati 900 SP
1993 Honda CR250
1989 Kawasaki ZX7
1986 Kawasaki Ninja 600
1984 KTM 350
1983 Kawasaki GPz 750
1982 Honda Nighthawk 650
1980 Suzuki DS 125
1972 Yamaha MX 250

Currently bike-less but always looking!

chris walrod

Thanks guys for all the compliments. The bike is owned by a well known bike collector that has owned it for about 12 years. It had been sitting in his garage for all this time all grungy and rusted. The bike is going to the NHRA museum soon. They have been asking when this will be finished, they are anxious to show this bike.

When I get home, I will scan one of the magazines I have of it on the cover and post it here (if thats ok with you guys). Its Terry Vance riding it with jeans and greasy hush-puppies on (70's safety equipment). What a nut he is.

chris walrod

Here are some more pics outside in natural light. This thing is heavy and low. I had a hard time getting out then back in the garage due to it being so low. I high-centers on the transition from the garage floor to the driveway. What a beast.

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chris walrod

more pics...
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