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Great to know that the Fiero which looks so sober is capable of so much..and also great to know that this was achieved by a guy from Bangalore...hope to meet u some time...great going...all the best to you for your future races...
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Hey thanks guys.
Its a pleasure to get these comments.
Had a small speed session today for the first time with this 165cc engine set-up. I have been running really high compression and hence engine knocking was unavoidable. Ran fresh 97 octane, but things would not work. I would not get past even 3rd gear although I'm running altered ignition timing. I had to roll off the gas to avoid any further knocks. The bike clocked 115.8kmph in 3rd gear and the engine was heavily knocking when i barely shifted to 4th. Need to plan the next set of works to overcome this. Clicked a few pics, will post later
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Some more pics of my Fiero 200 from the past in its 144kmph avatar,
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Nice photoshopping with the number plate there JoelOriginally posted by Joel View Post
Afraid i'll break-into your garage and replace THE Fiero with my infamous Uni..?
I'm normally not a praying man, but if you're up there, please save me Superman.
-Homer J Simpson
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Thats some simple MS paintingOriginally posted by MavericK46 View PostNice photoshopping with the number plate there Joel
Afraid i'll break-into your garage and replace THE Fiero with my infamous Uni..?
My Fiero is now secured in a vault
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A pic of my Fiero's new dash. Thats my custom made tacho. Note the sigma reading 115.8 which was clocked in some 250mts in 3rd gear.
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What the hell have you built!!!!
The bike looks nice. Please post full pics, top speed and max RPM the engine hits effortlessly.
One more thing anna, please bring it to CBE sometime to the track.Comment
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Top-speed has to come up in just about 450mtrs and its geared short. Engine hits 12k rpm effortlessly and can extend to about 13000rpm in neutral. On-road it hits 12k in every gear even before you realise.Originally posted by _keerthy View Post
Ya the bike is actually set-up to take it once to the track. It needs a stiffer rear springs and tyre change, its a Group B spec bike. Handling is way beyond what i expected, exactly like the TVS group B RTRs. Maybe I need a steering damper. It will be good fun to hit the track with this bike and I'll do that soon. Surprisingly I took a few corners with these skinny tyres and it felt more agile than the R15
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What have you done sir, in some pic i noticed aluminum frame and all.. List out the mods if possible and few pics.. Great work Joel
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Ok, the aluminium sub frame a little more exposed!Originally posted by mithun.08 View PostWhat have you done sir, in some pic i noticed aluminum frame and all.. List out the mods if possible and few pics.. Great work Joel
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Joel, you are xBhp's very own in-house R&D specialist, engine builder. Kudos!! It has been long overdue that you posted about your beloved Fiero. What a great journey it has been for you.!
It was lovely reading the post.DoN\'t LivE tO DiE, dIe tO LiVeComment
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It just gives me goose bumps trying to remember the first time I sampled out ur Fiero. I had come to Venu to convert my bike to a 180, and Venu suggested that I take a ride on ur bike. Shifted to first and man the rear was already spinning and it hit the rev-limiter in a jiffy. Immediately shifted to second only to find the rear trying to overtake the front. That was it. I parked the bike and did not have the courgae to ride it longer. I just could not believe that there was someone capable enough to ride this monster in horrendous Bangalore!! THAT in itself speaks volumes about ur riding capabilities, Joel!!! May the Fiero keep ever-eveolving as u explore its limits further.... ALL THE VERY BEST!!!
P.S: Sorry if this resembles an Orkut testimonial to any of u
Democracy is when 2 wolves and a sheep meet to decide who is for dinner. Liberty is when the sheep has a gun.Comment
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You are the MAN. the work you have done on your engine is simply superb. honest clapping for you.
And get a rear disk as well an. such a fast machine surely needs better braking.
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He will say that will add weight..Originally posted by sherry_unicornlover View PostAnd get a rear disk as well an. such a fast machine surely needs better braking. And this bike is to go fast not to stop
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@Pranay, Apar, sherry - Thanks man.
Apar, the bike would spin the rear coz of truck-load of torque. My rear tyre would wear out in some 6-7k kms itself
@mithun - Indeed it will add weight. I need to trick that front disc itself to loose some weight..
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