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Project VaraTurnipStorm or FireTurnipDero.
Now I know I’m still working on the Tracker project, but after thinking of this name I just had to start a thread before someone else does & pinches the title. Ha.
The idea has come around after reading up about various Harley XR750 flat track based racers. I was originally going to complete the bike that I’m making at the moment & maybe knock out another tracker with all the bits that I’ve picked up whilst hunting for stuff for this one. Also, a second tracker should be relatively easy as Inow have all the tools & knowledge of what does & doesn’t fit.
Then I thought, where’s the fun in build two the same?
After lots of searching, reading & looking I learnt that a few tweaks to the Harley XR chassis can make it into a different beast altogether.
The XR750 / XRTT & the Turnip eater are quite similar chassis & engine wise, so if they can do it with a Harley engine & a mild steel frame then I/we should be able to do it with the Vtr engine & a mild steel Varadero frame.
Now I’ve never been attracted to old 60’s/70’s race bikes but I’m changing (male menopause?).
Is it a good thing? I dunno, but it’ll be an interesting project IF I have a go at it.
Here's some pictures.
The fairing can still be had from these guys
HARLEY DAVIDSON TURNIP EATER LEO PAYNE BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS WORLD RECORD KR750 IRONHEAD SPORTSTER XR750 FLAT HEAD, ROAD RACE, FULL FAIRING, SEAT, FUEL TANK, CAFE RACER
For the tank I've seen a Sinnis Hoodlum 125 jobbie.
Now I know I’m still working on the Tracker project, but after thinking of this name I just had to start a thread before someone else does & pinches the title. Ha.
The idea has come around after reading up about various Harley XR750 flat track based racers. I was originally going to complete the bike that I’m making at the moment & maybe knock out another tracker with all the bits that I’ve picked up whilst hunting for stuff for this one. Also, a second tracker should be relatively easy as Inow have all the tools & knowledge of what does & doesn’t fit.
Then I thought, where’s the fun in build two the same?
After lots of searching, reading & looking I learnt that a few tweaks to the Harley XR chassis can make it into a different beast altogether.
The XR750 / XRTT & the Turnip eater are quite similar chassis & engine wise, so if they can do it with a Harley engine & a mild steel frame then I/we should be able to do it with the Vtr engine & a mild steel Varadero frame.
Now I’ve never been attracted to old 60’s/70’s race bikes but I’m changing (male menopause?).
Is it a good thing? I dunno, but it’ll be an interesting project IF I have a go at it.
Here's some pictures.




The fairing can still be had from these guys
HARLEY DAVIDSON TURNIP EATER LEO PAYNE BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS WORLD RECORD KR750 IRONHEAD SPORTSTER XR750 FLAT HEAD, ROAD RACE, FULL FAIRING, SEAT, FUEL TANK, CAFE RACER
For the tank I've seen a Sinnis Hoodlum 125 jobbie.
