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paulh
 Post subject: s3 500cc racer
PostPosted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 8:55 pm 
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7 years ago I built a S3 framed H1 powered road racer... *&^%& happened and I never got it out on the track. Im using a braced H2 front end with the 19" wheel, Fork tubes are dropped about an inch. I'm just concerned about the handling and if there are any improvements that can be made to this set-up. perhaps an 18" front wheel ?, Any help would be appreciated!
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Ja-Moo
 Post subject: Re: s3 500cc racer
PostPosted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 9:04 pm 
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Definately go with a 18", really lightens the steering, and better leverage with the disc. Try to keep the stock rake trail, or just a tad shorter. Should be a great ride! :thumbup:

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denisj
 Post subject: Re: s3 500cc racer
PostPosted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 10:42 pm 

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..slightly off topic but do you have a picture of the fit? I have a 400 race roller with a seized engine and a built 500 looking for a new home. Thinking about the swap
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Ja-Moo
 Post subject: Re: s3 500cc racer
PostPosted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 12:59 am 
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Walms makes the conversion kits....... :thumbup:

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paulh
 Post subject: Re: s3 500cc racer
PostPosted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 8:00 am 
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Ja-Moo wrote:
Definately go with a 18", really lightens the steering, and better leverage with the disc. Try to keep the stock rake trail, or just a tad shorter. Should be a great ride! :thumbup:


Thanks John! :thumbup:

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..slightly off topic but do you have a picture of the fit? I have a 400 race roller with a seized engine and a built 500 looking for a new home. Thinking about the swap

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I don't have any pictures at the moment except the above... probably not much help, but its a simple swap with minimal fab work. I used a solid mounted H1 engine. From what I remember the front mount was basically a bolt on to get you started and the remaining mounts were simple fabrications. I did end up grinding a dime sized bit of clearance out of the right side swing arm gusset for added clearance for the engine case bolt/boss.
I just looked at Walms conversion thread and it looks excellent !! , Here's a link to his build on the Canadian web site.
http://triplescanada.proboards.com/thre ... 00-project
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anotherusername
 Post subject: Re: s3 500cc racer
PostPosted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 9:55 am 

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What pipes are you using on that bike?^^^^^^^^ :?:
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paulh
 Post subject: Re: s3 500cc racer
PostPosted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:04 am 
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I was told by the guy I purchased them from, He said they were manufactured by "Hooker" (For an H2).
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kawi3cyl
 Post subject: Re: s3 500cc racer
PostPosted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 2:34 pm 
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Do you still have your Coyote's?

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paulh
 Post subject: Re: s3 500cc racer
PostPosted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 4:13 pm 
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I still have them plus another pair in the basement, 2, two strokes and 2, 4 strokes. I have a fetish for mini's lol
I think that's were everybody started...
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Walms
 Post subject: Re: s3 500cc racer
PostPosted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 8:33 pm 
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You should make your way to RB's bash with us this summer with your mini's. ;)

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