S&S Sponsored Bagger Sets New SCTA Bonneville Record
S&S Cycle Press Release - Aug 19, 2009

Chris Rivas piloted his official S&S Cycle sponsored entry in the Bonneville Speed Week August 8-14 on a Motorcycle that was built as a combined effort between S&S Cycle and Chris Rivas V-Twin in Fresno, CA. 

 

The entry also welcomed Carl Brouhard Designs, CP Pistons and Sagar Innovations to be a part of the effort. Current Bonneville record holder and S&S Cycle's Engineering Manager Jeff Bailey, Steve Rominski, Rob Shopft as well as many other employees at S&S Cycle have been a key component with technical advice and engine parts configuration.

 

The Southern California Timing Association (SCTA), requires that every driver make a rookie run on the first time down the salt which requires a minimum of speed 120 but not to exceed 150 mph, (previous class record was 146). The big touring bike made so much power that when the first marker was in sight the speed was already 150 so the speed was maintained in order to complete the licensing phase of the weekend. Much to the crews delight and just as planned the S&S cycle entry broke the record on the first rookie run “off the trailer”. 

 

The next day Chris had to make the return run and went 153 in order to establish a new record at 152.197 mph. After the final inspections were completed for the new record the decision was made to re-register for a different class APS-PG and put the good tune up in it. The first run in the new class was timed at 158 mph, (previous record was 120). The next day on the return run 161 mph was achieved in order to establish a new record at 159.620 mph.

 

  

 

“What a great experience, I think some of that salt got into my blood while I was out there”, said Chris Rivas. So here is the countdown: 5 Sponsors to thank.. S&S Cycle, Carl Brouhard Designs, CP Pistons, Sagar Innovations, Chris Rivas V-Twin 4 Months of building 3 days of racing 2 records 1 Street driven Bagger (the new Worlds Fastest Bagger). 3000cc MPS-PG 152 MPH & 3000cc APS-PG 159 MPH.

 

                                

A top speed of 164 was recorded in the middle of the course on the full dress Bagger with saddle bags, stereo and cruise control, now that is proven performance! Keep an eye on this team as they perform a few improvements on the bike for the upcoming Bubs Speed Trials event where the team will try to better their own previous speeds & records.