Seeley (replica) Framed Project Road Racer

[Zunspec4]

I will post photos and parade number when all is sorted. As this is a once in lifetime type thing any photos or video that may be taken will be gratefully received. I plan to take some video as it leaves the starting line and then high tail it to the Creg to see if I can catch it there too.

Cheers Geoff

[Zunspec4]

The good news is that I have a date to collect engine #1 (Thursday 9th July). It has been a long time coming but will have been worth the wait .

The sad news is I am not going to be able to take part in the Classic TT Parade lap. The late delivery of the engine means I do not have enough time to build the bike back up/get it set-up on the dyno/get it track tested etc. etc. etc. The TT course isn't really a place to do your testing, the rider could end getting injured (or worse). Still going to aim for at least the last two CRMC races, do the TT next year when the Seeley T500 is properly sorted

Cheers Geoff

[Zunspec4]

As an early birthday present to myself I have added another Seeley to the stable



All original, 1 previous owner, 8000 odd miles from new (1978)

Cheers Geoff (feeling just a bit smug )

[Zunspec4]

Finally received the new engine, just loosely slotted it in to the chassis at the moment but nice to see it being a motorcycle again.



Cheers Geoff

[Zunspec4]

Pipes fitted, ignition wired in and various small items sorted.

[Zunspec4]

Finally got it running again

https://www.flickr.com/photos/zunspec/2 ... ed-public/

Cheers Geoff

[Bucephalus]

Geoff, and those on this forum who are of your ilk, I say God Bless Ya, for giving those of us (I assume I am not the only Dummy) who read in awe your interesting and often informative posts, like a novel. Personally I think I'm smart if I manage to start my old girl, ride for a few hours, restart, phew, and get home. But, I love her all the same, and hope one day I might catch up with you, giving her the beans on track, that's as a spectator of course.
So to all you truly smart Suzuki buffs out there, keep it coming, many appreciate the extra time you take to keep us informed even if we can't contribute..

*I tried to send a picture of Frank Melling's Seeley T500 from Anglesey Race Track a few weeks ago but says file too big?

Regards John

[rngdng]

Geoff,

It sounds great!. CONGRATS!!


Lane

[Zunspec4]

Thanks John/Lane.

We have spent a long day at the dyno today. Result, a strong AND reliable engine . It ran very well with both 34mm and 38mm carbs but ran a lot smoother on the 34s. Some issues with the 38s with uneven performance, a strip and clean sorted it. The engine has been ported with the design intent of lasting a season with no hassles (unlike the grenade original engine) so no "wham bam thank you mam" bhp figures to report but a nice low 50s area. and torque in the mid 40 lbs/ft. The data and experimentation with Ign. curve/carbs/jetting/fuel have given a way ahead to improve the "cooking" engine and will be applied to the EVO38 engine. A point to note was that the cyl head temp didn't go much west of 120 degree/C which if anything is a bit on the low side for an air cooled lump. Bound to get hotter on track but a good indication as heat is the enemy for a T500 mill.

Dyno Tech (Basingstoke) were a good bunch of guys


The fabled headless dyno-man of Basingstoke


Cheers Geoff

[Suzukidave]

What are your EGT temps ?

[Zunspec4]

What are your EGT temps ?

I don't believe EGT monitoring was an option. Air/fuel of course to adjust jetting. The porting is pretty conservative for a reliable engine but we already have ideas to add some muscle. Greater 2-st minds than mine are pondering the next stage of development .

Cheers Geoff

[Zunspec4]

Play time at the Dyno:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/zunspec/2 ... ed-public/

[Zunspec4]

Well the 2016 racing season is rapidly approaching so I thought I had better get the Seeley changes registered on my eligibility certificate so new photos had to be taken. I know the tank needs it's proper packing but I forgot so that's why it's a on the slope lol.





Cheers Geoff

[Zunspec4]

The local sign shop made up these tank graphics, I'm pleased with the result.





Cheers Geoff

[rngdng]

NICE!!!!



Lane