Finke Desert Race
In 2004 we sponsored Andrew Mitchell in the Tattersall's Finke Desert Race. He rode a 2003 Honda CR250 modified frame fitted with a CR500 engine. This year we are again sponsoring Andrew with the assistance of Noyes Motorcycle and Power Equipment in Brisbane. Look below for pictures and setup details on the bike.
A brief history of Andrew's Finke race performances are listed below:
Andrew Finke's Race History
Andrew Finke's Race History
- 2004 - 3rd in class and 13th outright
- 2003 - 4th in class and 7th outright (rode a Honda CR500)
- 2002 - 3rd in class and 7th outright (rode a Honda CR500)
- 2001 - 3rd in class and 9th outright (rode a Honda CR500)
- 2000 - no class placing 26th outright (rode a Honda CR500)
- 1999 - finished the race, no class or outright placing (rode a Husky TC610)
Bike Specs
- Engine - Honda CR500 with modified cylinder, head and gearbox
- Carby - modified Keihin. All engine work by Power flow.
- Exhaust - FMF Gnarly pipe with FMF power core II muffler
- Suspension - 2003 Honda CR250 forks with Reiger racing GP desert kit and Reiger racing GP desert shock
- Handlebars - AFAM high rise fat bars
- Grips - Renthal full waffle medium compound
- Tyres - Michelin desert rear and Dunlop 907E front with bridgestone ultra heavy duty tubes
- Tyre pressure - 18psi
- Fuel tank - IMS dry break tank
- Fuel capacity - 12.5 Litres
- Fuel range - 95 kms approx
- Gearing - 15/36
- Talon hubs
- Bouble Talon rim locks on rear
- Excel rims
- TM works design chain slider
- Acerbis mini flag handguards
- Chain - EK520 MVX
- Top speed - 177km/h approx
In 2005 the following modifications will be made to Andrew's bike to prepare for the 30th Anniversary Tattersall's Finke Desert Race:
- Engine:barrel, head and crankshaft modifications being completed by Powerflow
- Suspension:
- Front: Racetech Finke specked forks.
- Rear: Gold valved and Finke specked standard shock
- Steering: Scott's steering damper with Scott's triple and bar clamps
- Fuel tank: a Clark dry break tank has now been fitted
For more information about the race click here.
Roy and the boys recently took Andrew out for a ride to show him how it's done up in FNQ. See below for a few photos of their ride.