Category Archives: Exhaust pipes

More on “The Big Push”

Posted on October 1, 2012 by AdrianM

Here we are at the first of October, and the Birkett is now just 26 days away.  So here’s a bit more detail on the big push to get this car completed and tested in time. Right I do have … Continue reading →

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Cough cough, splutter…. cough cough Grrowwwwlllll :-)

Posted on July 28, 2012 by AdrianM

Well its been about a month since my last post, but despite my tardyness on digital reporting, I’ve not been idle.  I’ve been steadily driving forward towards to the magic moment when the beast bursts into life.  You may recall … Continue reading →

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Tiger Tiger Burning Bright

Posted on July 1, 2012 by AdrianM

If I might quote William Blake, ” Tiger, Tiger burning bright, In the forests of the night, What immortal hand or eye, Could frame thy fearful symmetry.”   Although I guess Blake didn’t have to work on his focus like … Continue reading →

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Exhausting

Posted on March 19, 2012 by AdrianM

Andy has supplied me with a huge pile of stainless steel mandrel bends.  And three beautifully made collectors. These parts are destined for my exhaust system, as I don’t have the cash to buy a complete bespoke system from Andy. … Continue reading →

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This is going to be exhausting.

Posted on February 27, 2012 by AdrianM

Did you see what I did there?   Yes, the terrible pun signals it is time to start on the exhaust for the Sabre.   Andy needs to order in the Mandrel bends for me, and currently I frankly have no idea … Continue reading →

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Nearly There!

Posted on May 7, 2007 by admin

Well over the last weekend I’ve got an awful lot done, which is good. but pressure of work means that I’ll have to cancel my test at Mallory and test closer to the Brands meeting on the 20th, which is … Continue reading →

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What is wrong with this picture?

Posted on April 16, 2007 by admin

The more observant of you may have spotted that the engine bay is now sans engine. One of the (few) benefits of missing the first few meetings is that I can use the data gathered by others also developing CBR1000RR … Continue reading →

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