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Cgocifer
| | Posted on Sunday, September 09, 2007 - 08:34 pm: | 
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Ustorque,
I ran 5 times and could have run 6 but I missed one while I was visiting with my girlfiriend.
No, didn't strap the front end and didn't do any burn outs. Had plenty of traction, and besides, with that short wheel base, you can't launch hard enough to have to worry about traction! I throttled up to about 4500 rpm and slipped the clutch to get off the line. Of course, I was as far up on the tank as possible. Still experimenting, but over all, it wasn't too difficult. Once I get the launches sorted out, I should be able to get into the 11s. I've got a Jardine, race ECU, and the race air filter. The bike ran pretty well actually. Plenty of pull through out the power band.
Twisties are great, and what I enjoy about sport bikes, but a night at the drags is extremely fun too! Heck, I may start looking for a drag bike!
Scott, The 21st sounds good! Ustorque, how 'bout you? |
Firebolteric_ma
| | Posted on Monday, September 10, 2007 - 11:20 pm: |
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Scott,
If you ever come across that PDA keep me in mind. |
Scott_in_nh
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - 08:15 am: |
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I was thinking about the PDA last night Eric. I'll try to come up with it this week/weekend.
Think about coming to the strip on the 21st! |
Firebolteric_ma
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - 07:51 pm: |
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Friday's are tough for me. The wife bartend's that night and it is very good $$$ so it makes it tough to justify.
Let me see what the mother in law (meme're) is up to. I may be able to work it out. They may be into a sleep over or something..
Cool weather is comming back, May get a good pass or two in....
(Message edited by firebolteric_ma on September 11, 2007) |
Scott_in_nh
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 10:15 am: |
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Go the the NED website and check the calendar - there are a couple of "Streetfighter" races on Saturday left.
It only costs $8 more and is a real bracket race. Maybe not ideal for your 1st time at the track, but no big deal either. if you go out early you can continue to "test and tune" (and you get some qualifying passes beforehand too). |
Firebolteric_ma
| | Posted on Sunday, September 16, 2007 - 10:08 am: |
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***** To All That Wish To Attend ******
The Lowell Bike Night is on it's last get together this tuesday night for the season.
I will be attending if any you guys want to meet up give out a HELL YEA!
Gonna try and meet some of the NESR riders...Will be parking near "The Flagpole"
Lets get a bunch of us together to show how Rolling Thunder Sounds....
Check NEBO for more details later today!!! |
Ducxl
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 - 05:59 am: |
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Wake up guys'...Meeting in Lowell tonight |
Cgocifer
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 - 01:39 pm: |
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Can't make it, taking a class Tue. nights.
See you guys at the track though this Friday if you come. |
Scott_in_nh
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 02:44 pm: |
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Sorry guys, hope you had fun, but I couldn't make it - we are having a sales meeting this week....
I will be at the track Friday night! |
Scott_in_nh
| | Posted on Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 10:08 am: |
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Hey Dan, my brother has an extra front end strap you can use tomorrow if you like. All you need to bring is a piece of allthread and nuts to put it on.
My brother is bringing his ducati M900 and he was running low 12's last night, so you are going to want to put it on unless you don't mind losing ;)
(and it will help you into the 11's) |
Cgocifer
| | Posted on Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 10:21 am: |
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Cool! What size thread, or does it matter? 1/2" 3/8" or less? |
Scott_in_nh
| | Posted on Friday, September 21, 2007 - 11:25 am: |
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I would think 3/8ths. mine is bolted on with the same bolt that holds the caliper to the fork leg. It might even be 1/4... |
Cgocifer
| | Posted on Saturday, September 22, 2007 - 01:07 am: |
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Another good time. You NEBO guys should have been there!
Scott, I found that photo website, but no pics of me. I guess you have to be fast to get a picture taken!
Man, too bad you can't make it next friday, it's V-twin night!! |
Scott_in_nh
| | Posted on Saturday, September 22, 2007 - 09:35 am: |
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Damn! Oh well, if we could get more guys to show we could be having our own V-twin nights!
Maybe baggermike can make it next Friday - what happened Mike I was expecting you last night?
I had fun too, always do at the track..... |
Cgocifer
| | Posted on Saturday, September 22, 2007 - 07:20 pm: |
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This Friday is a challenge by a Victory club to all V-twins. Do you think your brother would want to get in on this? I'll probably be going. |
Scott_in_nh
| | Posted on Monday, September 24, 2007 - 08:58 am: |
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Yes he will be there! I might be able to work it out to go - but wouldn't count on it.... |
Cgocifer
| | Posted on Monday, September 24, 2007 - 12:18 pm: |
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That's ok, I can't make it either :-( I'll be at the next one! |
Baggermike
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 06:17 pm: |
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hey guys when drag racing what is the best way to control a wheelie? using the rear brake or letting of the gas? trying to get everything in my head for friday nite and this is something I do not know, so any help would be appreciated. Mike |
Scott_in_nh
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 03:53 pm: |
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the best way to control a wheelie is to roll off the throttle or grab the clutch if you have too. If you are good enough to already have your foot on the peg and be able to apply the rear brake - go for it!
Remember to ease out the clutch and roll on the throttle - they are rheostats not on/off switches!
You are not going to have a problem... |
Cgocifer
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 09:50 pm: |
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Man, are you going this Friday or next? I don't think Scott can make it this Friday and I know I can't. I will be at the next one though.
I just ride the clutch through the 60' mark. I still launch some wheelies once in a while, but use the throttle like a rheostat to keep it on the ground. I don't touch either of the brakes!
I get my butt kicked most of the time, but it is all good fun. It's not easy to launch a bike with lots of torque and a 53" wheel base. |
Baggermike
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 11:09 pm: |
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I know had a 97 lightning which i raced on a 1/8 mile track and had a hard time with wheelies of the start but the bike I have now has more power and will flip in second gear if the air is right, maybe will go the two fridays, I want to go this friday because it is vtwin night. Mike |
Scott_in_nh
| | Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 08:28 am: |
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Go ahead and race Mike, my brother will be there, his name is Chris - white chevy truck, red ducati monster.
Looks like I need an ignition switch now so I definitely won't be there, but I will try to make it next Friday. |
Baggermike
| | Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 12:06 pm: |
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Hey guys, I had to borrow money to make it to NED friday night, so I hope to see some of you guys there with me, it is v twin or victory against harley night to see who's better and can not pass up the chance of beating? a victory, I will probably go the following week to if everything goes good. I went for a ride sunday and found this mountain road in Vermont, it is called equinox mountain, 120 miles from peabody Mass, 6 dollars to go up, not many cars or bikes there, really nice views, paved roads, no dirt. I looked up buell clubs in New England and your club is not posted, one in Mass, Conn, Main, and New York, but could not find yours in New Hampshire, are you guys listed or new and not on the club list? let me know. Mike |
01xjbuell
| | Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 03:01 pm: |
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Hey guys, posted over in NEBO, my bike was officially totaled last week.... was wondering if anyone would be able to help me out swapping tires back to my old stock ones (new only have 300 miles) also, i have a shortened cheese grater i would swap with a stock, just dont want my parts going to the salvage yard.... |
Cgocifer
| | Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 05:38 pm: |
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BaggerMike,
Man, I wish I could go this Friday!!
Our club isn't really a club. I just started this forum last year to try and gather some local riders. Just informal riding fun!
Hope to meet ya next Friday! |
Baggermike
| | Posted on Friday, September 28, 2007 - 10:37 pm: |
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were were all the buells tonite, I got there and there were all victorys one bagger, me, and superglide. |
Cgocifer
| | Posted on Friday, September 28, 2007 - 11:38 pm: |
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That's what I always ask. It's usally just me and scott for buells. |
Baggermike
| | Posted on Saturday, September 29, 2007 - 12:45 am: |
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did not do so good, I did the same time inthe eighth as my 97 lightning thought I was going to do allot better, kindof dissapointed with the results, next time I will have a shift light, that could effect my time, did not enjoy myself, now I do not know what to do besides taken turns fast, got home and went into a parking lot and did some nice turns from one way to another and liked that, going from a right turn to a left turn and so on leaning the bike far enouph over wich I slowley getting the confidence to do, but now the cold is comming and the tires wont stick as good so I have to be carefull. Better luck next time. Mike |
Cgocifer
| | Posted on Saturday, September 29, 2007 - 02:53 am: |
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Wouldn't let that discourage you. It's much more fun to have other Buell riders to race against for fun. I ran low 11s on my R6, but can barely run mid 12s on my XB. Does that pi$$ me off? Heck no, I have a blast just trying to better my time and enjoy the experience. Scott beats the pants off me on his S3 every time, but I still have a blast! Twisties are extremely fun, but drag racing is just another way to have fun on a motor cycle. One of the many ways to experience our hobby. Parking lot? Best way to improve turns is to go to a road with many turns and good pavement. Tires will heat up regardless of outside temps. Anything above 60 degrees, is comfortable to me. I take it easy for about 15 minutes until the tires build up heat, then lean 'er over. I constantly practice body positioning and make sure I look where I want to go. Biggest problem I usually see in riders is that they tend to look at the ground in front of them. Look where you want to go, and you will go there. Drag racing on the other hand is a blast when you have other riding buddies to joke with and learn from. Hope to see you out there again.
(Message edited by cgocifer on September 29, 2007) |
Baggermike
| | Posted on Saturday, September 29, 2007 - 12:31 pm: |
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you are proubly right it seemed the allot of bikes had nitress oxide on there bikes, I just got done reading how to ride fast in a turn and need to do this techniqu, it is about seeing the were the corners of the turn meet and weather they are coming towards you or away from you, hard to explain, and do not realy know what they are talking about intill I try it and just read it yesterday, if you guys go I will also go, but would like to have a shift light. Mike |
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