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<blockquote data-quote="Big Sid" data-source="post: 41728" data-attributes="member: 2781"><p>More memory of the Firefly kicks in . The screened in assembly line , of sorts , all women as stated . A circular work bench open in the middle , one exit way cut through to the way out , baskets of new components under the bench . The ladies passed the motors around to the next in line each adding on their component til completed . </p><p> Around the outer space nearer the actual walls of the large room were machines for producing components of all types related to the Firefly and our motorcycles as well . </p><p> The power delivery was via a cushioned corse ribbed gear bearing upon the rear tire , this not offering much in the way of tire life . The Whizzer had it hands down using a sheave on the rear spokes and a vee belt from a spring loaded jockey pulley . Smooth delivery , no additional wear on the tire , acceleration and good speed . The one weakness of the Whizzer was having very small oil capacity in the crankcase , a bit under three ounces , soon gone on a long ride , req. you to carry extra oil . Or risk motor damage . </p><p> First motor I ever hopped up . Made a thin aluminum head gasket and opened out the throat of the carburetor . Marked increase in power resulted allowing me to beat the other , lighter , kids . A new world opened up for me . Hot Damn ! Sid . </p><p> .</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Big Sid, post: 41728, member: 2781"] More memory of the Firefly kicks in . The screened in assembly line , of sorts , all women as stated . A circular work bench open in the middle , one exit way cut through to the way out , baskets of new components under the bench . The ladies passed the motors around to the next in line each adding on their component til completed . Around the outer space nearer the actual walls of the large room were machines for producing components of all types related to the Firefly and our motorcycles as well . The power delivery was via a cushioned corse ribbed gear bearing upon the rear tire , this not offering much in the way of tire life . The Whizzer had it hands down using a sheave on the rear spokes and a vee belt from a spring loaded jockey pulley . Smooth delivery , no additional wear on the tire , acceleration and good speed . The one weakness of the Whizzer was having very small oil capacity in the crankcase , a bit under three ounces , soon gone on a long ride , req. you to carry extra oil . Or risk motor damage . First motor I ever hopped up . Made a thin aluminum head gasket and opened out the throat of the carburetor . Marked increase in power resulted allowing me to beat the other , lighter , kids . A new world opened up for me . Hot Damn ! Sid . . [/QUOTE]
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