Aluminate my life

Ok, so I still haven't worked out my aluminum casting process enough to trust trying to pour my cylinder yet. I made these test shapes to try out different temperatures and chemical combos to get it all sorted. These definitely came out better than my manifold, but my gate design had problems and the styrofoam created problems. The aluminum was definitely higher quality. I scooped out the dross twice and used the full chemical arsenal. I also poured it at a higher temperature, around 1,500, which may have contributed to the gate problems. Anyhoo, I'll pour another test and if it goes well, then the cylinder(!)

The other night, Naz and I worked on the Plan B engine cases. Naz ended up welding alot of beef onto the vespa motor.

Finally, Liz has purchased a 4-spd 110cc motor for her Super Cub. 12V lighting, electronic ignition, and TORQUE! without SLUDGE! (inside joke)

Plan B updates

So, I've been scratching at Plan B here and there, but with the Polini Cup Round 3 several days away, I've kicked it up a notch. I still need to do some fab work with the Naz. The paint job is a ridiculous Malossi Racer style one. 'Louder than God' is what I'm going for. Does anyone have sticker making technology? I would love a 'Mosquito Fleet' or 'HRY Racing' sticker done in a the malossi font style. The chunks of the case induction manifold are ready to be "welded" with "aluminum" as opposed to glued together like most of the 12yr. olds on the performance tuning section like to show off. I also need to fab a bushing for the handlebar stem and figure out the exhaust pipe situation. and make a seat! wow. this bike has aways to go. Tally-ho!