Chronicles of Alan; Lucas 6

in life •  7 years ago 

I had ordered a set of plans to build a Formula 27 Sportscar, very similar to a Lotus/ Birkin 7 with more advanced Front Suspension.

Had plenty of discussions with the Designer and asked what alterations I would have to make to do a Rover V8 engined one?

Will follow up on this later!

It is the 14th of July 1980 I am on my way to Lucas, stop at a Traffic Light , Wow ,it's My Birthday 34 years Old , man ,am I over the Hill!

Ride up the ramp, stop my Z 900 and realise , Hang on, I am 33 today, that's not so bad?

It has also been a year or two since I was playing in a Band! ( setting up for next edition)

1980 was also the Year that the most radical looking Bike design up to that point , The Suzuki Katana was released in South Africa.

Used the same Motor as the GSX 750 and 1100 models but tweaked for a bit more power., and the 1100 Model was one Bike that my Modified Kawasaki could not beat.

Every Morning I was dropping Wayne off at School on the way to Lucas.

I am setting up the scene for the Next in the Lucas series , where some Drastic changes are waiting to happen!

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@awgbibb - Wow - You seem to have had quite an interest in cars if you tried to build a formula 27. It was way out of my league in those days unfortunately. I do remember the Suzuki Katana though. It WAS like a Katana - Powerful, swift and sharp!! Showed all those Harley lovers what a superbike could do Thanks for sharing. Made me nostalgic. Upvoted.

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Great post,I love the candles

@awgbibb it's really amazing!! I really like sports bike+car!! Thanks for sharing with us!!

The formula 27 is one powerful car.
The sheer power is just truly amazing but it is nothing compared to the Suzuki Kantana. What a beautiful bike.
Good Luck building the Formula 27! :)

You are a adrenaline lover :)

what does the time pas fast right? cant wait to hear the changes!

With your knowledge and enthusiasm, you sure would excel in MotoGP races.

No way... you're going to build it? ohoh! It's a beast :d

Man that Suzuki Katana looks like one mean bike! Following to see what happens next!

  ·  7 years ago (edited)

I really like your post i always find machines that i've never seen before, i didn't know about Formula 27 and what machines! strong and powerful sound in their engines. Thanks a lot for your posts

Thats awesome. You can even 'build' it! Looking forward to see your Formula 27! All the best!

great post thx you for sharing :)

Great post. When Can you build something for me? 1/24 scale Then.😉

the first new bike that I owned was the Katana 550. I bought it in the early 1980's and it cost me about ZAR2650. I know it weighed 205kgs. My toes only just reached the ground. I had to buy it with crashbars on.

Yoshimura Katana 1135R impressed me so much

Wow its a powerful car

The most important thing is to have a good relationship with the bike... you have to understand what she wants. I think of a motorcycle as a woman, and I know that sounds silly, but it's true.
Am happy to see your post thanks for sharing @awgbibb 👍

@awgbibb,
You are a real crazy guy with sport bikes & cars lol :D Actually you have a great taste and sense about them!
Thanks for sharing your great experiences with us! That's fantastic! Coz there is very plenty of people who has such great experiences.

Cheers~

Very nice.. another wonderful video.. bike lover

  ·  7 years ago (edited)

Formula 27 wow, Looks like a gameplay.

Ah only 34 :) a long way to go!

follow me and I follow you

Wow in 1980 I was a freshman in high school lol. Wish I could go back...

Thank you for providing great content on steemit.we always enjoy every reading of your article @awgbibb

Your Kawasaki beaten... that felt not good I could imagine.. what did you do next?

Big ups @awgbibb

New upgrades coming can't wait
Thanks for a great post once again.

You're going to build it? So fucking awesome. That car looks amazing. :D

Thank You, yes it does.

Great post as always
Sweet videos and lovely candels
Thanks for good work

OMG! @awgbibb we were both born on Bastille Day! No wonder I identify with you... although we really are quite opposite LOL!!

nice ride i like very much

#ChronicleOfAlan This is Part 25