1bad12r
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posted March 02, 2004 06:29 PM
Undertails for drag racing ?
My bike is lowered 1" up front, and 2" out back. I've srubbed the underside on launches before. I'm getting another inch down out back. What can I do ? Will a normal aftermarket undertail work, or will I have to fabricate one ?
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posted March 03, 2004 03:10 AM
Fab one.
I noticed my CF hugger was chewed up pretty good from tire growth at the track.
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posted March 03, 2004 03:53 AM
tiger tail is a very good option for drag racing
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posted March 03, 2004 07:13 AM
For $110 the Tiger Tail is an overpriced piece of shit.
Ask me how I know. 
I dont see whats so good about it. WOrkmanship is pathetic. It does not take into account that someone may actually NEED space for bottles in the tail section. And for the bike to ever get that low for the wheel to hit the undertail... you would need a cut oil pan and a shorter shock.
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posted March 03, 2004 09:36 AM
I love the Tiger Tail!!! For Drag Race only app....... adn my tire actually rubs slightly with the tiger tail.. I would get one all over again! I had mine powder coated and it looks good!
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posted March 03, 2004 11:14 AM
OK, now who is right? TB or MM? Mike, do you have any bottles in your tail section? Are you running an air shifter or foot shifting? If you're running the air shifter, does your air bottle still fit in the tail section with the Tiger Tail?
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posted March 03, 2004 11:37 AM
TB & MM are both very experienced, they are probably BOTH right. 
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posted March 03, 2004 11:49 AM
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OK, now who is right? TB or MM? Mike, do you have any bottles in your tail section? Are you running an air shifter or foot shifting? If you're running the air shifter, does your air bottle still fit in the tail section with the Tiger Tail?
I don't know about TB's setup but I know Mike runs an air shifter with the bottle in the tail.
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posted March 03, 2004 12:57 PM
Yep. enough room for 2 bottle's using the Muzzy bottle holder. I did have to move the ECU and put it under the back of the seat. it is tight but works fine for my application. You have to rember TB street rides alot! and if I even street rode Half of what he does I would not have a TT on my bike.
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posted March 03, 2004 03:00 PM
I have the Tiger Tail. Not been put on yet but when it does go on it has to accomodate the ecu, dyna shift counter, progressive box, Schnitz EFIR box and pc3. My bottle will be positioned on a bracket I made attached to the rear passenger foot peg
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1bad12r
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posted March 04, 2004 07:04 PM
Does anyone have any pics ?
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wannabe
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posted March 04, 2004 07:58 PM
 Edited By: wannabe on 4 Mar 2004 19:59
from the Schnitz racing website: (sorry, I'm too lazy to resize)
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1bad12r
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posted March 05, 2004 02:59 AM
Thats the tiger tail ? How low could I go with that one ?
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posted March 05, 2004 12:07 PM
I dont know "how low"... but KCadby fabbed up a nice sheetmetal undertail with about the same amount of material for $10. I dont know what Guy Caputo is smoking.. but he better lay off it when it comes to fabbing parts for bikes other than the Hayabusa. His assurance that the then (upcoming) Tigertail was what motivated my purchase.
How someone could delete or obstruct essential components and their brackets is beyond me. Not only is the fit horrible.. but it will scratch your tail section if you're not careful. And there are NO instructions...which only goes to show how much time he invested (NONE!)
And if 1lb bottles will suffice... well then I guess it will work. NO way a 2lb bottle is gonna fit. ECU relocate? On your own. Powercommander, EFIR box, Progressive box, etc.. good luck.
And looking at the piece of shit tail closer... he intended it to be used on the street as there are cutouts for blinkers.
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posted March 05, 2004 02:28 PM
TB, tell us how you really feel... LMFAO...........
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posted March 05, 2004 03:45 PM
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I love the Tiger Tail!!! For Drag Race only app....... adn my tire actually rubs slightly with the tiger tail.. I would get one all over again!
MM
I would have to agree with Mike. I have the Tiger Tail as well. I bought it after I shredded a $200 color matched undertail. I'll take a couple pics with the (2) 1 lb. bottles (NOS and Air and compressor). Got it all in there!
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1bad12r
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posted March 05, 2004 04:36 PM
Thanks zx12girl ! As soon as i adjust to my current mods, I'm gonna do the bottle thing. And your pics will really help, thanks !
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posted March 09, 2004 09:57 AM
The one I MADE for John's bike WAS cheap but I DO wish it would let the tire go up into the tail a bit more...the tire barely touches on John's best launches as it is now...
It is similar to the TigerTail...
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posted March 10, 2004 03:37 PM
I forgot to post them. Shot me an e-mail and I will send them to you. zx12girl@yahoo.com
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