Welcome

Hi to anyone who might be wondering what the RBp project is, It is a 1/5th scale radio controlled bike being made in a shed in Trowbridge for racing in the Moto 5 BRCA national series.

The project started in late 2006 with some early models aimed at reducing the cost of racing for Richard. After a few minor disasters ( flexi chassis 1 +2 ), It was decided to go in a new direction and try some new materials for the chassis construction.

This was when Nylatron became known. The tough blue plastic was tested then used as the main component in the construction of the 1st chassis.

Thursday, 18 September 2008

To The Track

After the initial tests proved the concept a success it was off to the track again. This time with a modified rear suspension mounting point with the hope that this would help the rear work more efficiently. The modifications to the rear of the bike continued with a separate lay shaft for the final couple of rounds of the 2007 championship. This back fired however when unforeseen problems with the design reared their ugly head at the Aldershot round.

The problem was the chain tension could not be maintained through the travel of the rear swingarm causing the chain to jump off, coupled with the mounting point for the rear shock being too flat and not allowing the suspension to compress correctly.

This resulted in a bad finish to the season after a promising start.