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Motofluid

Locality: Bayswater, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9729 0488

Address: Factory 17 / 11 Havelock Rd Bayswater 3153 Bayswater, VIC, Australia

Website: http://motofluid.com

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25.01.2022 Currently the team are doing some external fabrication work These manifolds in particular , while not finished just yet are for an oil filling machine at Penrite oil's manufacturing plant in Dandenong Victoria , Initially we were just given a schematic drawing and a handful of pictures showing the connective pieces location . This just shows the versatility of Motofluid fabrication team.

24.01.2022 Well Saturday’s competition all done and dusted here at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit for the VHRR Classic Festival of Motorsport Race 3 results Sam Dymond in the Mk1 Lola qualified 30th finishing P8 after 3 races.... Kevin Cosa in the Lola 342FF first in Class winning race 3 in a photo finish by 0.05sec, sitting 18th overall. Declan Foo in the '63 Elfin Clubman in M Sports first in Class. Keith Simpson in the BT16 in O Racing finished 6th. 2 races to go on Sunday so stay tuned for more updates tomorrow.

21.01.2022 Vehicle Spotlight Period correct and in an unrestored condition 1914 FN (Fabrique Nationale de Herstal) Motorcycle YEAR: 1914... ENGINE: 283cc with mechanically operated side valves CHASSIS: Twin down tube frame with the crankshaft running in line POWER: Approx. 3hp BRAKES: Rear only, hand pull & foot pedal OPERATION: Manually pressurised oil and petrol feed; and timing adjustment LUBRICANTS supplied by Penrite Oil - Vintage , Veteran and Classic range ENGINE OIL: Heritage LTM SAE 30 TRANSMISSION : Transoil 90 SHAFT DRIVE: Transoil 140 http://motofluid.com/shop-all/vintage-veteran-classic History: FN (Fabrique Nationale de Herstal) was a Belgian company established in 1899 to make arms and ammunition, and from 1901 to 1967 was also a motorcycle manufacturer. FN manufactured the world 1s first four cylinder motorcycle, was famous for the use of shaft drive in all models from 1903 to 1923, achieved success in sprint and long distance motorcycling racing, and after 1945, also in motocross. FN is best known for its sensational four-cylinder models, the first of which appeared in 1905. The Belgian company demonstrated the same innovative sprint in the design of its singles, being among the first to adopt unitary construction of engine and gearbox, permitting the use of geared primary drive. FN produced both chain and shaft driven bicycles and soon applied the latter transmission system to its motorcycles. In 1900 the firm 1s first powered two-wheeler was produced but mounting a clip-on engine in a bicycle frame, and in December the following year the first production model arrived, powered by a 133cc single-cylinder engine. FN's single-cylinder models evolved gradually, growing in size firstly to 188cc & then 224cc, before arriving at 285cc in 1913, by which the atmospheric inlet valve had given way to a mechanically operated one. Variable-pulley transmission had been introduced on the belt-driven singles in 1907 but would be superseded by shaft drive in 1910, its introduction coinciding with that of the two-speed gearbox. FN was the first four-cylinder motorcycle to race the Isle of Man TT in 1908 and returned many times to the TT, with their last foray in 1931, using a single-cylinder purpose-built racer. This FN Model 285 dates from 1914 and is in fully original condition. FN is still in operation but only in the manufacture and distribution of firearms and accessories including the brands FN Herstal, Browning and Winchester. The current owners purchased this FN at auction in 1984 in Australia. Unfortunately Its previous history is currently unknown. Motofluid is proud to have this FN as part of the vehicle collection it cares for.

17.01.2022 Stop by and listen to Motofluid’s own Sam Dymond , talking all things Historic Motorsport and Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport

16.01.2022 Well Saturdays competition all done and dusted here at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit for the VHRR Classic Festival of Motorsport Race 3 results Sam Dymond in the Mk1 Lola qualified 30th finishing P8 after 3 races.... Kevin Cosa in the Lola 342FF first in Class winning race 3 in a photo finish by 0.05sec, sitting 18th overall. Declan Foo in the '63 Elfin Clubman in M Sports first in Class. Keith Simpson in the BT16 in O Racing finished 6th. 2 races to go on Sunday so stay tuned for more updates tomorrow.

14.01.2022 a few of the Motofluid collection on display supporting our major sponsors Penrite Oil at the AutoFest 2020

09.01.2022 Vehicle Spotlight 1960 MANUFACTURER: Lola Cars Ltd, West Byfleet Surrey England. CHASSIS NO: BR24... CHASSIS: Steel Multi Tube Space Frame BODY TYPE: Aluminium/Fibreglass ENGINE: 1220cc FWE Coventry Climax 110 BHP at 6500 RPM TRANSMISSION: 4 Speed MG Magnette Rear Axle Ratio (Variable) FRONT SUSPENSION: Independent Coil Over Shock REAR SUSPENSION: Independent Coil Over Shock BRAKES: 4 Wheel Disc/Inboard Rear WEIGHT: 380 kg PERFORMANCE: Top Speed 203 KPH LUBRICANTS: Penrite Products used : Vintage , Veteran & Classic Range 10 Tenths Racing 15 15W-50 GEAR BOX: Pro Gear 75W-90 FINAL DRIVE: Pro Gear 75W-90 RADIATOR: 10 Tenths Race Coolant Inhibitor BRAKES: 10 Tenths Racing Brake Fluid HISTORY: Established in 1958 by Eric Broadley MBE, Lola is Great Britains longest-serving manufacturer of racing cars. Lola has built cars for all spheres of the sport from the humble club classes to Formula 1, from endurance sports racers to Indycars and is still at the forefront of worldwide motorsport. The name Lola came from the lyrics of a song from the contemporary musical Damn Yankees: whatever Lola wants, Lola gets. Only 36 MK 1 Lolas were produced. The Mark 1 Lola was a very successful racing car, winning races in Europe as well as Asia. The cars were offered in a wide variety of configurations as regards choice of engine, gearbox, wheels and tyres to allow the purchaser to fit the car to his budget. This car being number 24 was first purchased by Malaysian driver Chan Lye Choon who won the 1961 Jahore Grand Prix. In 1973 the car returned to Europe and then to Australia in 1980. This 1960 Mk 1 Lola is a regular competitor in various historic motor racing events across Australia and is maintained and race prepared by the Motofluid team

02.01.2022 Set up for the first day at VHRR - Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport 1960 mk1 Lola 1973 Formula Ford Lola 342 1966 B/T 16... 1963 Elfin Clubman See more

01.01.2022 Stop by and listen to Motofluids own Sam Dymond , talking all things Historic Motorsport and Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport