Hey Shaun

Post by **fixxervi6** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 9:46 am

Where did you get your little clamp things that you put on your frame sliders to tie in your bike?

Post by **shilka99** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:31 am

I made them. I'm calling them "Track Shackles" for now...(Unless someone can suggest a better, catchier name).
I have a revised design in the works that doesnt cause the tiedown straps to crimp like the ones I had at ECR did. I need some prototype testers actually.
In fact, the first 3 people to answer the following question get a free pair each:

Who was the last rider to win five 500cc (2-stroke) championships in a row, and where was he from (Country/state).

Post here so we can see the answers and who gets the free Track Shackles.

WillK675 · Post by **WillK675** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:36 am

I'd answer but I don't have frame sliders.

Post by **fixxervi6** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:39 am

Has to be Michael Doohan, Aussie

Rhino · Post by **Rhino** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:45 am

Michael Doohan, 1994-1998, from Oz.

Also Fixxer cheated and changed his answer.

Post by **milesmiles** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:47 am

pm sent lol even before these yahoos posted up!

Rhino · Post by **Rhino** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:48 am

milesmiles wrote:pm sent lol even before these yahoos posted up!

Failed to read the instructions.

Post by **fixxervi6** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:48 am

Rhino wrote:Michael Doohan, 1994-1998, from Oz.

Also Fixxer cheated and changed his answer.

I changed it before anyone else posted, so I didn't cheat

Post by **milesmiles** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:55 am

Michael Doohan - Aussie
hey i didn't want anyone else to cheat(fixxer) so i PM shaun lol

Post by **shilka99** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:58 am

Rhino wrote:
milesmiles wrote:pm sent lol even before these yahoos posted up!
Failed to read the instructions.

So far everyone has failed to read the instructions. Original question asked what country AND state the rider is from!

Post by **fixxervi6** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 11:00 am

Michael Doohan, Aussie, Queensland, Brisbane!

Post by **milesmiles** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 11:07 am

Michael Doohan - Aussie, Queensland, Brisbane... LOL

Post by **milesmiles** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 11:08 am

This reminds me when my teacher told me to read the instructions on the test and i didn't. It said "write your name on the back of the paper and do not answer the questions...you will receive a 100" I made a zero on that test

WillK675 · Post by **WillK675** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 11:11 am

That should have taught you to read the instructions.

Rhino · Post by **Rhino** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 11:34 am

Shaun/RC30FAN wrote:
Rhino wrote:
milesmiles wrote:pm sent lol even before these yahoos posted up!
Failed to read the instructions.
So far everyone has failed to read the instructions. Original question asked what country AND state the rider is from!

"/" = or, not and.

Post by **shilka99** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 4:10 pm

So fixxer, miles and rhino each get a set of track shackles. Remember the deal is you have to provide pictures of them in use. A short endorsement would be nice too.
I'll be able to make them this week, and try to get to the next bike night to deliver them.

Post by **milesmiles** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 5:20 pm

That's awesome, thanks Shaun. Of course pics will follow.
And the name is awesome!

Post by **DemonDuck** » Sat Sep 29, 2012 1:46 am

Need a 4th tester Shaun? lol I was a little late to the party.

Post by **shilka99** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 11:52 pm

Here is the latest version of the Track Shackle under construction. These were being cut on the mill while I put the new SuMo wheel on my KTM:

DD - do you put your bike in a trailer/pickup often?

Post by **shilka99** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 12:58 pm

Its remarkable how much difference a few numbers make on a materials order.
I ordered 6061 aluminum to make these shackles but the seller sent me 5052 instead. This stuff is awful. With the same feeds and speeds as the previous set of shackles this Al. is 'sticky' and causes lots of chatter. Instead of making chips, this material is 'flaking' off. This ruins the surface finish and in combination with the stickiness, ruins cutters. I also dont like the shackles at 13mm - I think thats too thin. Without any FEA software I'm not going to trust these ones so I'll make some more at 18mm. Material is on its way, it will be here friday.
I'm not sure when I need to travel next but I'll try to schedule this around the next bike night so I can bring all the sets with me.

Post by **milesmiles** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 1:02 pm

pretty cool stuff

Post by **DemonDuck** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 1:03 pm

I put it in the truck to take it to the track. Not a huge deal as I have only done 4 or 5 track days.

Post by **shilka99** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 8:48 pm

Fellas, before I start making the next batch of track shackles I need everyone to send me the diameter of their sliders to make sure they'll fit. Thomas tried the gen1 versions on his bike but they didn't fit.
Post up here with the diameter in mm and I'll bring them to bike night this week.

Post by **fixxervi6** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:11 pm

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