Canadian 11 second XS

[Dan Hodges]

While checking out some drag racing at DragTimes.Com I ran across a guy by the name of Morris Kenyon who had a post and some pictures of his modified 78E making some passes at the Great Bend Motorplex in Ontario, Canadian.

His times were 11.71 et @ 114 mph and a 11.44 et @ 120 mph and the weight of the bike and rider was 730 lbs.

He listed his modifications as consisting of a 1179 Wiseco big bore kit, V&H ported 82 head, Web cams and a 4-1 Hindle exhaust.

He didn't comment on his horsepower but his et would be indicative of mid 90's at the rear wheel or more depending on his drag racing skills.

I don't know if Kenyon is a member of Channel Eleven or not but these are good numbers for any bike of the disco era and killer for an XS.

I was impressed.

[XJOK2PLAY]

Yeah, I've seen this guy before...

If ya ever get bored & you happen to be back on Drag Times... search for a '67 Ford Falcon... there's a guy on there that has one coming outta the hole w/ the wheels off the ground whose car is almost identical to the one I used to have.

I emailed him and complimented him on what a great looking ride he had, and that I used to own one almost identical to it... color & all.

He got back w/ me and thanked me.

I sure miss that old Falcon. 2 door Sports Coupe. They didn't make but about 2200 of them in '67. Shoulda never got rid of it... but traded her for a new SUV back in 1990. Gave away a lotta great memories when I made that family sacrifice.

Take care, Dan.
Bob

[yamahansolo]

and who said these bikes were old and worn out???