BusaasuB
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posted April 10, 2008 09:09 PM
Rider Weight. Does it make a difference?
There is a guy out here in New Mexico that is probably the lightest or one of the lightest motorcycle riders around.
He owns a 05 GSXR 1K that is for the most part stock except Slip-on and gearing.
Here is the scoop. He weighs about 92 lbs fully suited. Anyone else know someone that is as light or lighter?
Sucks as I am part of TFA. Weighing in at 250lbs.
Because of his weight or lack thereof, he can run a 9.95@141mph with a measley 1.74 60 ft. time at stock height and length. All of his acceleration happens the first 1/8th. He runs 123mph in the 1/8th. This is at a 5300' track with DA of 6800' on average.
On the street in 2nd gear up acceleration it is ridiculous........pulls damn near everybody the first gear. It sickens me!!
  
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sleeperbusa
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posted April 10, 2008 10:01 PM
Absoluetly, makes a huge difference.
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NOX
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posted April 11, 2008 04:56 AM
Ditto.
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shiphteey
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posted April 11, 2008 08:07 AM
Since I weigh under 120 lbs now, I can tell you the difference is huge. I usually have to go up against someone with way more money or HP into their bike to make it a fair run. I usually handicap people 1 gear for light hearted roll-ons, but if its serious I just check out on them at will. Sometimes I'll go with oddball gearing just to give them a chance.
Like many other factors, weight matters.
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tshultz
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posted April 11, 2008 03:40 PM
yes I let my older brother race my 00 12r for a night and he ran 3 tenths faster than I ever had and he"s only 40 Pound lighter than me and he never raced my bike before
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fury
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posted April 11, 2008 05:25 PM
I am now 206lbs... When I was 175, I kicked doors in now... I have to spend more money.
No I am not fat. (I chose to work out.) I feel better.
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Phantom13
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posted April 12, 2008 06:30 PM
There's a way to get around weight.... believe me, I know.
It's going to cost ya though!
Get with the right builder/tuner and get down to around 200lb's..... you won't have to worry about this guy anymore.
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MadMike
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posted April 12, 2008 08:31 PM
yea, but then the skinny guy put's a dry shot on it for 300 bucks and your 9 grand doesent do it anymore!
believe me I KNOW...
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Phantom13
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posted April 14, 2008 07:24 AM
Again, you need to get with the right builder/tuner and get down to around 200lb's.
Money buys parts and labor.... it doesn't buy knowledge and experience. Take 9 grand to 3 different builder/tuners and you'll have 3 differently set-up bikes that run 3 different speeds.
I can offer a personal example on this matter.
Took my bike to Blais Cycle in Miami, they got 215rwhp out of my 1199cc ZX-12R + 40 shot. I later had Ace Performance build me a 1287cc N/A bike... makes approx 195rwhp.
My results under similar conditions with me racing @ the Florida 9/10th Mile.
Blais Cycle 215rwhp = 194mph
Ace Performance 195rwhp = 198mph
It was at this point when I became a firm believer that dyno horsepower is not even 1/2 of the formula for achieving speed. It's all about HOW and WHO set's up the bike.
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BusaasuB
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posted April 14, 2008 10:13 AM
Oh I agree with that statement.
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