Vision-one modifications are nearly complete...

Vision-one retrofitting has included a windshield and helmet cradle

  As the 2008 Annual Bub Motorcycle Speed Trials draws ever so close, Visionline Racing is making final preparations to there partial streamline 750cc land speed cycle. As the discussions of safety and performance carry on among the crew, several changes have been well underway. "We want to go as fast as we can, as safely as we can", stated Robin Lamberd of Visionline. With lots of usable horsepower already up and running, only gear ratios need some fine tuning in the powertrain department for now. Driver safety is what the crew is focusing on. Yes, "driver". "Even though this is by definition a motorcycle, one drives it rather than rides it", said Gary Lamberd. 

  As the over all safety aspects of Vision-one were carefully evaluated, several key points had been identified as safety concerns. The first big issue was the cage overhead and the helmet area. The cage was redesigned to provide more overhead protection in case of that dreaded crash that no one wants, but may get whether they like it or not. In the same area of protection, a contoured and padded cradle was carefully fabricated in order to provide a closer tollerance between helmet and frame tubing. This would also be far more forgiving of an impact, thus greatly reducing the chance of "bucket fracture". 

  Special loops are now in place which help provide a "correct" direction of pull for the arm restraints. It was realized that the arm restraints needed to pull directly between the wrists so as to avoid them sliding up the arms at all. It requires imagining what can happen at high speeds with incredible forces in play to properly evaluate the unforseen.

  While several other changes have been made, the most significant would surely be the addition of a custom poly-carbonate windshield and fenders. 

  And of course a side note would be that the flame sporting sides are now gone from Vision-one. This was the result of an official AMA rule clarification recently handed down concerning the "side visibility of the rider". see more photos

  Sponsor visits Visionline Racing...

  Long time sponsor and friend of Visionline Racing, Stirling Knudsen recently visited the Visionline shop to get the latest first hand updates on progress. As June rolled in on the calendar, Stirling rolled into town for a personal visit and brunch with the crew. Knudsen Land Surveying has been a great help in the Visionline Racing quest for speed and is always welcome to visit.

  Many aspects of modifications to the Vision-one Land Speed Cycle were gone over in great detail. Robin Lamberd spent much time explaining why certain things had been changed and what results would be expected.

  Perhaps more importantly, the Vision-two Land Speed Cycle was discussed as it's construction is underway. Vision-two will be as many already know, a full streamline motorcycle built specifically to go after the world record. The centerpiece of discussion was the twin Hayabusa engines that will power Vision-two. Stirling and the entire crew are very excited about this most challenging goal.

Stirling and Robin discuss the method in which the twin Hayabusa engines will be linked together

   Vision-two streamliner update...

  Getting the bases established for the streamliner construction has taken one more step forward. A set of new Mickey Thompson land racing tires has been collecting a little dust in the Visionline shop. They will soon however be partnered up with the rims and hubs needed to make things happen. Phoenix, Az based "Metal Gods Customs" has taken on the task of fabricating these incredibly important pieces of a big puzzle. After a few recent visits to the Metal Gods facility, final wheel and hub specs have been ironed out. With the tires and bearings on hand, all is a go. These guys at Metal Gods Customs were quite impressive. Robin is very pleased with the way in which these units go together. They have been designed with that lofty goal of 400 mph in mind. "Regardless of what speed we actually end up at, we are aiming high with design specifications", commented Robin.