E-85 Landspeed Record - Midwest Motorcycle Supply

MIDWEST-DISPATCHVOLUME 1- #10TIMELY E-NEWSDEVELOPMENTSULTIMA 127 C.I.E-85 Landspeed Recordby Wink EllerFor the 2009 season, the bike that started the seriousaddiction of the salt was pulled out of retirement toset again, another record. The last time the bike hadrun was with the late Cliff Gullett on the saddle.Cliff had the time of his life, and so did I.After contacting Mike Garrison at Midwest, wedecided on a 127 E-85 V-Twin by Ultima. Wink Ellerfabricated a handmade exhaust system. PerformanceMachine supplied the Bead lock rear wheel and thefront wheel that is lighter than a poker chip. Thepower was transferred to the 5 speed transmissionprepared by Wink Eller via a one to one belt drivebuilt by Jonny Andersen and Wink Eller at BeltDrives LTD. The end result was two new Bonnevilleland speed records.Two newBonnevilleland speedrecords!See next page forWink’s Results . . .

The “Spirit of Cliff Gullett” Racing Bikehas been invited to attend the BisbeeBlues Festival in Bisbee Arizona fora static display and Wink is to be acelebrity judge for the bike show atthe event.Two new Bonneville land speed records:Class 127 A/PFThe first 148.428 down and 138.945 back for a two way averageof 143.686, 3.494 M.P.H. over the record for a tune up run.The second 162.123 down and 166.437 back for a two way averageof 164.280, 24.186 M.P.H. over the record set by a 184 C.I.two engine Harley.Both new records were set under the entry name“Spirit of Cliff Gullett” in memory of my friend Cliff.Many thanks to Midwest Motorcycle Supply, Ultima® Motorworks,The Gullett Family, Team Bullett and my wife, Dee. I have preparedthe bike and I am ready to run and attempt two more records at ElMirage Dry lakes at the October 2009 and November 2009 meets.Thank’s for all your support,Wink EllerU.S.A. Toll Free: 1-800-325-3914Local & International: 636-931-3200Canadian Division: 866-339-3348Nationwide Fax: 1-800-328-7433 International Fax: 636-931-33002100 Hwy Z, Pevely, MO 63070www.midwestmc.net / midwest@midwestmc.net