jbot Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 too far away. wah wah wahhhhhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted September 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Back home, temps were great.-.009 red second round... I was consistent all night. Sucks. I'll have pics in about a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted October 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Entire launch sequence (5 photos) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Bump... it's 2011, and you won't find a better night to go bracket racing.Will I see any of you characters out there tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 nope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 A POUND of ice cream for $1. I know that's right up your alley Bad.Also, the track is another good place to find a bunch of posers, instead of just Bike nights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 A POUND of ice cream for $1. I know that's right up your alley Bad.Also, the track is another good place to find a bunch of posers, instead of just Bike nights probably the only way my ass is getting to Norwalk is if I break down and buy a Firehawk or Vette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 i can't make it to these, but feel free to post up some helpful launching tips. my race starts are awful (and everything else, but i know how to work on the other stuff) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Launch tips: Hold the throttle open while you release the clutch just enough to not flip the thing over. Then practice that over many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 it's probably something i'd have to ask people who take their 03-04 600rr's to the strip, but i was more going for what rpm's to hold for the launch, and how slowly you have to release the clutch to not loop the thing. in this case, i feel at a disadvantage that i've never done an intentional wheelie, and definitely never one from a stand still.... i just don't know what the expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 I dunno about the 600s. I keep the busa about 4000-4500, just below the threshold where the power really kicks in, and high enough to get the bike rolling w/o bogging at the rate I normally release the clutch.Then roll on the throttle at launch while I let off the clutch at a rate you can only gauge being on the bike. It's practice, I know what it feels like if I'm too quick releasing the clutch--*it'll bog because I didn't have enough throttle and let the RPMs drop*it'll spin the tire because I didn't put enough heat in it or picked a bad launch spot on the track, or *it'll snap up into a wheelie, instead of just carrying the tire like a plane taking off and landing again which is what a good launch will feel like on the busa.The only way you figure out what a good launch is, is by checking your 60' times and remembering how it felt. If you're too slow releasing the clutch lever, you'll take off, it'll just be slow and affect your 60' time.On your 600... I'm guessing you'll probably want to start the launch in the 6500-7000 RPM range and start tweaking from there. But, I've never been on a 600, so I don't know where the engine feels the happiest... it's usually a little less than half the redline as my rule of thumb. Assuming it's not a drag bike with a 2step / RPM chip and extended wheelbase/wheelie bars. Those are different animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 it's probably something i'd have to ask people who take their 03-04 600rr's to the strip, but i was more going for what rpm's to hold for the launch, and how slowly you have to release the clutch to not loop the thing. in this case, i feel at a disadvantage that i've never done an intentional wheelie, and definitely never one from a stand still.... i just don't know what the expect.I'm as new at this as you are, but Ricky Gadsen says to rev the bike to max torque, not max hp.I don't know what that is on our bikes, but I have good luck with ~9,000 RPM.Additionally, a great start is less important to me than not destroying my clutch prematurely, so that's something to keep in mind too.I wouldn't be opposed to trying out the drag strip a few times this summer though if you want to meet up there and go head-to-head. Same bike and relatively same (road racing) setup mean we shoudl be comparable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 $12 every Wednesday night. And you won't find a nicer track than Norwalk within 500 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 I'm as new at this as you are, but Ricky Gadsen says to rev the bike to max torque, not max hp.I don't know what that is on our bikes, but I have good luck with ~9,000 RPM.Additionally, a great start is less important to me than not destroying my clutch prematurely, so that's something to keep in mind too.I wouldn't be opposed to trying out the drag strip a few times this summer though if you want to meet up there and go head-to-head. Same bike and relatively same (road racing) setup mean we shoudl be comparable.you're leaving out one important factor: the tenderness of the rider's vagina. mine is kobe beef level tender.lol but it sounds like fun. i'm a bit far from most drag strips i know of, but might be worth a try one of these days.i'm with you, though... i'm more worried about keeping the cbr in service than getting the holeshot. i'm trying to keep this bastard running for maybe one more year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 http://www.thompsonracewaypark.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=55not far from mentor we usually go at least a couple times a month $12 to race $10 to watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted May 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 (edited) Pics of what you guys missed: http://www.motolenzphotos.com/dragracing/smp/5-11hnn.htmlOf the bikes, the white Gen2 Hayabusa is nice, and I drool over that Aprilia that shows up. I've noticed both of those guys are regulars. Edited May 13, 2011 by JRMMiii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstrosity Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 $12 every Wednesday night. And you won't find a nicer track than Norwalk for at least 500 miles.This is the truth! Great track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastieSSSC Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 anyone going this wednesday night? Im going to be up in that area with the gsxr, thinking about seeing what she'll do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 I have paintball this Wednesday... so this specific Wednesday I can't make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted May 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Bump for some tomorrow night racing anyone? I'm thinking me and the SV might make a trip out there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted June 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 2 hour bump for anyone without evening plans and have $12 to run their bike (or cage) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted June 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJhjUWpFoTU&feature=player_embeddedFigured I'd share just in case someone was interested in furthering Harley stereotypes this morning. Yes, this happened last night.This is why you don't drink and ride. I watched this guy fall over on his bike in the staging lanes, unfortunately a kid on a gsxr broke his fall and busted his front fairings up, then the guy tries to make a pass down the drag strip. I was about three passes before this so didnt get to see it live. Being on a Harley, I guess the racetrack was just a stop in between barhopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 I hope he has been banned from the track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstrosity Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Yehawwwww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted June 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 Pics from this past Wednesday: http://motolenzphotos.com/dragracing/smp/6-1hnncut/page_01.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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