Mark Weixeldorfer's Nicholson 90/180

[manbearpig]

The real deal here boys..

http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k557/proct103/13EC0A35-A508-47BF-9C4B-E647BF3730ED_zpsbqrfzstr.jpg (http://s1115.photobucket.com/user/proct103/media/13EC0A35-A508-47BF-9C4B-E647BF3730ED_zpsbqrfzstr.jpg.html)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y47aBqLQXWg


Mark Weixeldorfer's Holiday Honda/Nicholson Racing Products Barker machine built/Keith Lynas maintained methanol burning 90/180. Actually, this bike had a 62mm piston fit before its last race in 1980 at Speedway 117, so its larger than 180. This bike has been sitting on its grab bar since 1980, until 2 weeks ago.

I am the current caretaker and will be future owner of this machine. This bike will be on display at the CALVMX 3 wheeler race this weekend.

Quick rundown of known mods:
-Hurst Airheart front disk brake setup
-custom front hub
-gold mitchell 3 bolt wheels
-custom forks built by a gent in National City, Ca. the name escapes me at the moment - Iron Horse i think
-chromoly Nicholson racing frame. extended w/lowered motor
-Barker machine built 61mm stroker motor with hi/lo cutout, clutch conversion.
-custom intake mated to single carb from set of 4 off of a honda 4 cylinder. set up for methanol. size unknown.
-custom exhaust. large diameter straight pipe
-Renthal bars
-twist throttle

i apologize for not being able to recall who made some of the custom stuff. The people who made these items were not big name companies and when Mark told me their names, i didnt recognize most of them. They were machinists and engineers working out of their shops and garages. This bike truly is a tribute to the dedication and innovation that happened in those days.

[yaegerb]

I think that is the baddest 90 i have ever heard.....:drool:

[Ol Deuce]

That is one cool ride .....That has Class!!! it sure sounds good............



The real deal here boys..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y47aBqLQXWg


Mark Weixeldorfer's Holiday Honda/Nicholson Racing Products Barker machine built/Keith Lynas maintained methanol burning 90/180. Actually, this bike had a 62mm piston fit before its last race in 1980 at Speedway 117, so its larger than 180.

I am the current caretaker and will be future owner of this machine. This bike will be on display at the CALVMX 3 wheeler race this weekend.

[90guy]

Man to have that thing in my hands! Nice ride!

[bandito90]

That is really,Nice. Is that a hydraulic clutch on it?

[manbearpig]

That is really,Nice. Is that a hydraulic clutch on it?

Hydraulic clutch, no.

Hurst Airheart front brake setup. master and caliper

[90crazy]

Awsome! Glad to see an unmolested racer from back in the day. I like the low pro fenders with Smitty's on the side!

[xrider]

Thats a real beauty. Couldnt of went to a better guy. Congrats Paul

[3wheelrider]

Awesome!-Whats the thingy on the underside of the motor where the exhaust valve/rocker cap is? Some type of heat sink/oil cooler or what?

[Joseph Farrow]

Paul truly a great find! That is definitely where it all started. Most people don't know or appreciate how trick those bikes are. They were one off fire breathing beast full of innovative parts. Not to mention a blast to race. The carb is from a CB750. 26 or 28mm. That is what most ran especially set up for methanol. I like the lower valve cover cap. Looks to serve as an oil cooler. I'm Diggin' he raced with the Grab-Ons. Great Piece of ATC Racing History! Thanks for Posting. :drool:

[Joseph Farrow]

I can't quit looking at that bike. :drool::drool::drool:

[atc007]

:drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool:: drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::d rool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::dr ool::drool::drool::drool::drool: Glad to see it in good hands. What an amazing piece of history... What more can be said..

[Keith Salyer]

That is Awesome Paul. Wish I was coming to see it in person.

[JasonB]

That's pretty bad ass man!

[90crazy]

Ever since I saw this post this morning I couldn't stop thinkin about it. Can't wait for more pics! You have something very special there. Glad to see it came into someone's possession that will appreciate it for what it actually is! In my opinion this is the absolute best peice of early race history that I have ever came across and seen to date.

[SteveCZ28]

pretty neat old trike. kinda of sounds like a 2 stroke. is there a reason why its not clearing out all the way? sounds like its loading up

[manbearpig]

pretty neat old trike. kinda of sounds like a 2 stroke. is there a reason why its not clearing out all the way? sounds like its loading up

The throttle is only being 'blipped.' I was warned by mark that the motor is never to be really revved unloaded as it's extremely easy to over rev this motor

[Dirtcrasher]

Manbearpig, you must be a collector or someone very sharp! Great to hear you'll grab this and maybe just some light maintenance and slight restoration and your good. Amazing the 90's they built back then.

That IS The history we would all love to study!!

Great for you bud!

[jsmay]

Awesome! That's a piece of history right there!

[atc300r]

Congrats Paul that is a nice little piece of racing history. Its neat to see where the Pros from back in the day came from and what they started on.

[C.J]

Definitely my favorite thread on this site ;D

[jb2wheels]

An excellent piece of trike history!

[Kickstand 1]

WOW. Can we see some more of it please!!!!

[Joseph Farrow]

X2 Let's see some more pics!

[manbearpig]

ill snap some more shots before we leave for the dunes in the AM

[jb2wheels]

... before we leave for the dunes in the AM

I'm still jealous.

[Joseph Farrow]

While we are waiting for Pic's,..... how about an action shot from back in the day with Wax himself.

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[manbearpig]

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http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k557/proct103/C8B97523-9DF1-4E95-9565-97DDAF7DFDC2_zps7makjhrz.jpg (http://s1115.photobucket.com/user/proct103/media/C8B97523-9DF1-4E95-9565-97DDAF7DFDC2_zps7makjhrz.jpg.html)

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[Keith Salyer]

Mark is a lanky guy and makes that trike look small. He was also a great rider. I think he was already 27-28 when he was in the prime times of three wheel racing.

[Joseph Farrow]

Thanks for posting the pix's Paul!

[Ol Deuce]

:Bounce:Bounce:Bounce:Bounce ..........Thanks Paul ! Ol Deuce

[Kickstand 1]

Yes thank you. Made my weekend for sure!!!