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Torsion bars and P1 gp.....

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From the USCRA website as to the CB450:

"CB/CL/CR 450 (torsion bar valve spring type head)"

I would interpret that as meaning exacly what it says, 'torsion bar... type head' ....TYPE HEAD. It does'nt say restricted to using the original torsion set-up.

Anyone have any further info or comments?

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I love the verbal two step, if it's a 'loophole' whatever. 5 definitions of every word right? Well, it doesn't say 'must use torsion bars' and thats why I asked. Rules usually tell you what you CAN'T do.But, I'm no lawyer and argue mostly for the sake of it.
Just trying to figure it out. I've heard the torsion bars are no longer available NOS and honestly, the idea of running old sprung bars in a new engine is a little daunting.So, thats all. Any idea what sort of spring pressure a good torsion bar should produce?

I'm definitly interested to know the switch/trick for higher pressure, if you find any info hollah at me.


I've been in touch with Graeme at the site, super nice and very helpful. Sucks for me that he's in NZ....well, I'm rambling. Any info you have that'd be helpful is much appreciated.



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Edited by - ROSKO on Dec 13 2005 9:16:54 PM
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Call Terry @ Team Hansen. I talked with him a bit last year and the conversation wandered to his racing 450's. As I recall he actually recommended using the torsion bar set-up. Give him a ring. If anyone has acess to torsion bars and the know-how to make 'em fast it'd be him.

http://teamhansenhonda.com/contact.htm

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Geeto-It may be putting 'the cart before the horse' and all but, while I have the engine apart I may as well ponder these things. Maybe it's a bit dangerous having the carcass of an engine sitting next to the computer. Break out that damn media blaster!

Tex- Don't worry, ghosts or not it's getting built.






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I am going to get one of those 'learn to speed read' kits so I can read your posts in the short time I have to interwebsternet-i-palm/palerism.

Back on topic, I found some NOS torsion bars! Unobtainium my arse!

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