Bike started life as a 1971 BSA B25 250cc motorcycle. This is the 5th year that Max and team has brought the motorcycle out. They got the record on their 2nd year, but the previous record holder came and took it back from them in their 3rd year. Their luck this year hasn't been so good as they lost several days when they stuck a piston on their first run. Grooved the cylinder but they got it up and running again. They have done 93 MPH in the past but do not have a timed run this meet.
2nd Run: On run 2 they had a good run, geared wrong but still pulled 88MPH on a 91MPH record. The driver Max stated that it pulled well all the way through 3rd gear. So running well scored cylinder and all.
3rd Run: The bike sounds really healthy and appeared to leave well, but it looked like Max pulled off at the 2 mile mark. Not a good sign. I will try and get more information.
Well, I am sorry to report that Max did pull off due to another siezed piston. That ends their Speed Week. They do plan on coming again next year, and I will certainly be seeking them out.
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