Konig Sidecar Outfit

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Re: Konig Sidecar Outfit

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From Howard Langham, to answer some of the questions raised.

Max power at Crankshaft

500cc - 85bhp
680cc - 95bhp
750cc - 105bhp


Although it has four cylinders, it fires as a twin, hence only two expansion pipes, this firing system produces enormous torque, so making it ideal for sidecar use. (BHP sells engines - torque wins sidecar races !)

This is the same system I used on my Konig in 1976, and with the development of modern ignition systems and synthetic oils etc, hopefully it will be able to improve on 34 years ago.

It will be used in Post Classic and Historic GP class races.
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A few more photographs:

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The only photo we have of Howard's original Konig outfit, 1976 (below)

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Mandy says the lawn looks good :D
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Must admit that lawn DOES look nice :mrgreen:
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TonyW wrote:Must admit that lawn DOES look nice :mrgreen:
I wonder if it will still look as nice when Howard has got a Konig to look after full time! :lol:
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realroadracer wrote:I wonder if it will still look as nice when Howard has got a Konig to look after full time! :lol:
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Really good to see the photos of it taking shape, will be even better when it's finished
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looks great , as well as the lawn. even howard look well
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Good to see Howard.......i still feel bad about letting him down for the 96 TT :roll: :lol:

Nice lookin outfit...... 8-)

.......and i'd agree Howard must have too much time on his hands if the lawn looks that good :mrgreen:
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Big Tim wrote:From Howard Langham, to answer some of the questions raised.

Max power at Crankshaft

500cc - 85bhp
680cc - 95bhp
750cc - 105bhp
Spot on, Tim. I have now found the original paperwork for ours. Just look at the invoice!
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racing was cheap in them days 8% VAT

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fantastic looking machine,and Howard looks well too !!this modern classic series is a fantastic idea,like you Gary,as i am getting older my views are changeing,starting to want one
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The first konig i remember seeing was owned by Dave Egington and chaired by Tim Samways in the early 70's he used to race a norton outfit at the north glos meetings and staverton then bought the konig always kept both immaculate and both orange they were built by Terry Windle Dave also raced at the brands hatch internationals at the time and used to finish top six if i remember right anyone know where he is now?.
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