The Highwayman race ignition on the Cabracer works now. The bike is getting some carb tuning and going on test runs in this pic. The bike is headed for the Born Free Custom show in California June 21, and will be left with Steve for good following that.
The ignition system problems on the Cabracer came down to a faulty flywheel. Because of a misaligned stator plate, the flywheel gouged out the flywheel, most likely magnetizing the aluminum portions between the magnets. It was a maddening process to figure out because the system was producing spark, but only sporadic backfiring. In the process, an entire set of new components was purchased and replaced on the engine one at a time and then tested with no luck. The final component substituted was the flywheel, and it was like magic. The stator plate was drilled out to compensate for the clearance issue, a new flywheel was installed, and she runs well now.
Kind of getting used to the bike stripped down with the test tank. The tank came from a Suzuki minibike. The Ripper on the seat bump just makes you smile as you walk past...hoping Steve's competitors will get a good look at it on the track.
Wade O. Wilson did some engraving on the points cover. This is what I sketched up, but what he did was much cooler.
Thanks, Wade, looks great!
The maker's badge is on the frame. After some more testing and a thorough cleaning, the Cabracer 360 will be on display during the Father's Day Moto GP watch party at Andy's Bar here in Denton, then it will be time to take it one last time to California. There is plenty of time in left in the racing season, can't wait to see how the Cabracer does!
Some special fittings made for the front fork wheel stand to allow wheel removal. Since there is a belly pan and no frame under the front of the engine, there is no good jack point.