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posted October 18, 2006 02:15 PM
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How to launch my 14?
Im thinking about taking my 14 to the track Friday night. Ive been riding all my life, and I have had a Zx-12, a Kawasaki Turbo, and my 14, but I have never drag raced a motorcycle before. I have been down the strip in my EVo9 a few times. Any pointers on how to launch, and what RPM to launch, and what RPM to shift at?
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posted October 18, 2006 02:17 PM
Subscribed.
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posted October 18, 2006 02:53 PM
I would start launching like u would leaving a stop sign until u get use to it, and shift at 10,000 until u get some seat time, good luck. what turbo kawi do u have?
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posted October 18, 2006 03:12 PM
I used too have an 1985 with all the Horsepower Unlimited goodies.
What RPM is best for launch?
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posted October 18, 2006 06:07 PM
I leave around 3000rpms and it seems to work out okay
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posted October 18, 2006 06:30 PM
Times
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I leave around 3000rpms and it seems to work out okay
No kidding it works OK.
Your times are awesome!
3K it is.
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posted October 18, 2006 06:37 PM
Just figure out what works good for you but I would start around 2500 to 3000. Let us know how you do.
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posted October 18, 2006 07:29 PM
Yep I was going to say 3-4k rpm to start.... the first couple of times you just need to leave like your leaving from a stop sign. the one thing to remember is the track you are not going to get any tire spin at all.
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posted October 19, 2006 01:42 PM
Edited By: halvefast on 19 Oct 2006 14:44
This is me leaving @ 4000, I' m far from a hired gun.
But it helps me to see how I really do ride so I can make adjustments
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posted October 19, 2006 02:30 PM
wow that looks like your leaving a lot higher then 4k...
good job, I would say get a little lower on the tank , but looks good!!!
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posted October 19, 2006 05:00 PM
Halvefast, looks good but I agree with Madmike you need to tuck better.
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posted October 19, 2006 05:55 PM
The belly keeps getting in the way. 
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posted October 19, 2006 06:54 PM
LOL, jenny's not helping you yet?
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