Exit Wounds

www.pmrcomponents.com

Also have nice toggle switches for accsessories... etc. Schnitz sells them also.

I have a PMR, pretty easy to install and looks good. No failures as of the last 6 yrs.

Out of curiosity what all have you done to the bike? What gearing are you running?

Basic bolt on stuff, strapped, with lowering links, sidewinder w/ DTM custom map on pump gas, Brocks clutch  mod, airshifter, Mods to help the bike roll better. -1+2 gearing. I'm 235lbs in shorts.

NP, lotsa guys still ride their bikes that run street ET. If you haven't already Id say you at least want to buy a tie down strap for your front end, helps with wheelies and its fairly inexpensive. Careful while its strapped, makes the kickstand too long usually and you bike will fall over.

Good place to get parts quick:  kill switches, straps etc.

http://store.schnitzracing.com/

Ill be out the first test and tune nights to get use to launching the beast and to stretch her legs since ive only ever launched my old zx6r i had before. Both national trails and kilkare are close to the house so when I get my nhra license ill be running the series. Havemt made it out to either place yet just got the 12 a month ago. I grew up running bmws at quaker city raceway in salem nothing ive ever needed a license for. How do I go about making my qualifying passes for the nhra license I assume you have one since your running in the 9s

Go here:

http://www.nhraracer.com/content/general.asp?articleid=46983&zoneid=175

Read through it... It seems like more than it is, but if you're going in the 9s and plan on running more than just once in a while, like running an ET series sooner or later you'll get kicked out if you don't have it done.  You need to be an NHRA member and you'll need to have a physical done before making your license runs. You can go to an Urgent Care if you don't have a family doc. Usually not a big deal. The forms for everything is at the above link.

Once you got that done we can hook up while were at the track, you'll need a few guys with license's in your class to sign off for you and watch your runs.

If you've never ridden the bike at the track that chances you'll go in the 9s aren't great. It's possible but not likely. If the bike is stock height and short with nothing done to the motor... probably wont happen right away. You can get away with running 10.0s all day long and not need a thing as far as a license goes.

You'll need to have your safety gear in order. Snell 2005 or newer helmet (look inside the shell of the helmet for the sticker), leather jacket with pants that zip to the coat (If you go over 120 mph , which is possible on that bike) if not running over 120 jeans are fine. Leather gloves, Boots that cover ankles (high tops will usually pass.) You'll need a positive teather kill. Lotsa guys drill a small pilot hole in the kill switch on the handle bar and a small sheet metal screw to a teather attached you so if you fall off it kills the bike. If you don't want to drill holes, there are nice kill switches out there to be bought. Chain guard at least to the rear axle (stock is fine if you don't have an arm or extensions). No bald tires, must have at least one tail light, for night running. The usual highlights that people get dinged on.

Cool, bring it out.. we usually have a pretty good time back in biker alley.  If you have the means to stay overnight it would make life easier for you if you plan on racing the series. There is a motel just up the road too... You know Bob and Mike Nugent, they run at Kilcare all the time? They were out all this last year.

Check out my reply to the NTR post in this forum...

Well, it was about a tenth quicker than ever. 9.66.

SWB 1k with my fat ass on it.

Ran the quickest ET to date this year. Thanks Brian!

I run out there regularly, there is a grey area for sure. Always required is Full face helmet, MUST BE Snell 2005 or newer at this time. They check for the sticker inside the helmet. The DOT or Euro Certifications wont fly. A leather jacket, and gloves, boots that cover the ankles, high tops will pass.  A chain guard that goes at least to the rear axle. A kill tether is something they want to see, you'll be rolling the dice if you show up with out these things. Lotsa guys simply drill a pilot hole and take a small sheet metal screw into the on/off switch on the handle bar and attach the tether there, that will pass. No bald tires posing as a slick. They may let you run if you are missing the kill or have a textile coat if you're running under 120 MPH. NHRA rules is what they follow. They start to worry is when you are going more than 120 mph which requires leather pants that zip to the coat or run quicker than 10.0, which requires an NHRA license. Doubt you'll be that fast initially.

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I'm in that club too.

There are quite a few on here that understand where you're coming from. E.T. racing is the most cost effective way to regularly race and be competitive. If you're running in a class with no delay boxes then you have as good a chance as anybody to take the win light. I respect and undersatnd what you're doing and I wish you all the luck in the World.Unfortunately I live more than an hour from you and really don't have anything to contribute to your pursuit. If you're down this way I'll happily help you out if I can. I live about 10 miles from Kilkare so I'll probably see you there at some point.

 

This is my track jalopy:

 

 

 

 

If you see me at the track stop over and introduce yourself.

Amen...  bring it out to NTR, you'll be welcome, especially if you actually show up for every race! Haven't made it to Kilcare since the new surface was put in but will try and make a trip out next season.

Looking for a set of wheels to make a change, they can be scuffed up but must be straight. Prefer 1k wheels, I haven't researched to see if the 600/750s are the same but if the price is right I'd still consider them. THX

Road racing is cool to watch... That's for sure. Isle of Mann TT is at the top of the bucket list. I know if I tried to do it as much as I drag raced I might actually like it. But...   If you want to race, the cheapest, easiest  way to do it is on the drag strip. You can show up with very little effort and expense and go as fast as you can make your machine go... You don't have to spend as much money as the other guy to be competitive.

The bullshit definitely stops when the tree drops.

ET racing will drive you nuts and figuring it out and becomes the challenge, most give up and write it off. I think the fact that you can be the slowest guy at the track and take everyone out is great and it throws a wrench in everyone's plan when they line up next to them. I've seen it done and have lost to them. For example, we have a 70 y/o retired Firefighter that runs a 70s Hondamatic, runs 17.80s at 70 MPH. He is at half track, literally, when I leave against him and then have to judge the finish line on him closing at twice his speed, most red light waiting on him. That is a challenge...  even they guys that are good at it dread that race and laugh at guys who think they are gonna smoke him. Once you figure out how to ET race then you start picking up the pace and adding power, sure. That what all gearheads want right?

You don't have to spend big money on suspension and multiple sets of tires, or go through the effort of safety wiring your nuts to the seat every time you make a change to the bike. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say the track selection is better also. You don't have to drive to Michigan every weekend; thirteen tracks in Ohio alone. Oh and then their is that thing about wadding you shit into a ball when you hit a pebble in a corner, that will bring an end to the fun real fast. I've been racing the same SWB 06 1k for the last 6 years and haven't had to replace it.. NOT EVEN ONCE!

So... all the folks that look down on the drag strip, it's cool. Keep taking your high dollar Italian scooter to the road course. Don't forget the cheese and wine and keep sticking your little finger out while sipping your Riesling, all the while drag racing to the first corner...

Pmed you about the Michelins, let me know.

Dragging this shit up from 2010 again... sorry but wanted to give an update to anyone that cares.

(bdubb) took care of the issues of payout a while back as far as the Burt’s go, only way to fix it. Thanks for making things right.

Also... in no small part to the above, and some "motivation" from Himes I made the trek to Muncie this last weekend for their Fall race and had an very good time. When things were working with the track it was a smooth program. Not much sitting around at all which is not what I've been used to at other race programs. Not so many rules to make things too restrictive, and a pain in the ass which ups the "good time" factor in my book.

The smak talk during the grudge races was a much more entertaining than I imagined.

So... as I said earlier, I wish you guy’s success and it looks as if you guys are on the right track. I'll be out next year...

Brian hooked up the tune... all my boys are sweating. You may be hearing from some folks!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNkXnS3I5PM&feature=g-all-f&context=G2e57273FAAAAAAAAAAA

Dont do it!!! I wish every day I didn't sell mine!

Some things to consider... How tall you are and how much you weigh. If you're a big fellow you'd be better served with a Busa or a ZX-14. If you're looking for low dollar I'd be looking around for an older GSXR 1100, or even a ZX-11. Great bikes to race and are reasonably priced. Not to say you cannot find a Busa or ZX14 cheap if you're patient and want the newer style bike.

Also, if it's not going to be you're front line bike you can go a little more radical than you think. If you get hooked, radical will be not so far off in the future An airshifter can make dragracing quit a bit easier, and have minimal if zero negative effects on streetability. The first launch at the track will be a shocker when you go to try and bring your feet up to the pegs. That first to second gear shift is a bitch. Suspension lowering and gearing are all musts and are the best starting points for start up racers.

1Ks... I have some exerience here. First off, I made a mistake ... of sorts. I loved the way the older GSXR 1Ks fit me, they were bigger than the 05+ 1ks. It wasnt until my fist time trying to get behind the windshield that I realized just how much smaller my 06 was that the 02s I had liked so much. Much smaller... but the plus was they were quite a bit faster. I've been running my 06 1k since break in and struggled with its size and short wheelbase initially. I'm also 220 lbs in street clothes so I had some trouble getting ahold of the bike launching, getting my feet up and getting behind the cover of the plastic. Over time it all got better with specific mods and patience. Most all of the 1ks are potent packages and with some and seat time have been regularly underestimated buy the Busa/ZX14 crowd. Not to knock those bikes... I am a believer in the "no replacement for displacement" rule, but am also aware of the terms "Power and weight ratio".. The 1Ks will regularly beat the snot outta a similarly stock Busa or ZX14 in the 1/4 mile. If properly set up and w/ seat time you can go in the 9s no problem .. and beyond. Just pull up Youtube and watch all the Super Sport racing before the AMA series folded. Now that said.... those guys were at the top of their game and the bikes were cutting edge, but they were going 8.90s on a regular basis. Mostly stock 1ks, with minimal engine work.

Ether way you go, Good luck! It's my favorite thing to do on two wheels and I'll look forward to motoring your Busa on my mostly stock 1k on a regular basis at Trails

Spent 8 yrs in the Army... go in the Air Force.

Ummm… what I remember from the Army.

Hope you like beer. It’s everywhere, got one out of a pop machine and at McDonald’s for lunch just to say I did it.

Had the best Chicken Cordon Bleu in Nuremburg ever... sorry can't remember the restaurant. All chicken place, downtown.

Red Light district... usually after all the beer. Careful…

I think that about covers it.

Oh... don't drive to slow on the freeways, you'll get run over.

Paid 300 for my 76 in 87... right outta high school There's a blast from the past.

Did this problem come on all of a sudden or has it been this way? Fuel line plugged? Being that old there may be debris in the tank blocking fuel flow through the petcock too, float needles sticking maybe... sounds more like fuel than fire, but I've had coil wires come loose when the bike is under a load. It didn't show its ass till it was on the road moving.

I noticed!

Sweet, what forum did you get this from?

Congrats!