posted July 10, 2009 05:51 PM
Edited By: Shane661 on 11 Jul 2009 01:52
-New best ET Today (9.04), With Vids!- Just got home from the track. new personal bests (bike #57):
Had a great day, and got some vids:
Anyway, I'm beat. Thanks to Rick, Jason, and of course Racheal for making it a great day.
posted July 10, 2009 06:07 PM
Thanks Dean. I'm still working on my clutch and throttle control, but it's nice see some improvements! This was only my 2nd time to the dragstrip this year...the last one was in April.
The video is helpful. I can definitely hear and see the difference between a 9.0 & 9.1. I'm sure it will take awhile to chip these times down. If I can get consistent 9.0's, I'll be happy (with an occasonal 8.9, of course!).
posted July 11, 2009 06:43 AM
One thing I need to look into is how to keep the tire from spinning on the rim. The BST is slick. I was running 18 psi, and then increased it to 24. It still moved about 2" or so within 2 passes.
I was very careful to clean up the bead before I inflated the tire. I had heard this might be a concern, and it is.
posted July 11, 2009 07:06 AM
Shane,you still have the 16/42 on her?
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Get on the shortbus boys 'cause its time to get schooled.
2007 ZX-14
1.38 60ft
9.03 @ 149mph
8.95 @153 small shot n2o
8.68 @160mph 5lbs boost
posted July 11, 2009 07:12 AM
Edited By: kawasakijockey on 11 Jul 2009 15:17
2.64 gear ratio. Almost a 16/42(2.62) Not bad at all for your weight man. Good job.
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Get on the shortbus boys 'cause its time to get schooled.
2007 ZX-14
1.38 60ft
9.03 @ 149mph
8.95 @153 small shot n2o
8.68 @160mph 5lbs boost
posted July 11, 2009 07:33 AM
Edited By: Shane661 on 11 Jul 2009 15:33
Thanks guys. My first pass off the trailer was a new best (9.17), so it took the pressure off. That helped make things easier, for sure. I was pretty much focused on just having fun...you know, the reason we started going to the track to begin with!?!
posted July 11, 2009 07:58 AM
124 in the 1/8 th thats rolin...you be in the 8's soon..w/some cool weather. Some great racers to learn from at MIR...Good Luck
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Orient Express Top Street Bike Winner 8-4-07
posted July 11, 2009 08:38 AM
What was the temp and DA?
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Get on the shortbus boys 'cause its time to get schooled.
2007 ZX-14
1.38 60ft
9.03 @ 149mph
8.95 @153 small shot n2o
8.68 @160mph 5lbs boost
posted July 11, 2009 08:46 AM
Edited By: Shane661 on 11 Jul 2009 16:47
I don't know the DA. I need to get a little Kestrel meter. The weather report says it was 78 degrees, and I know that it was definitely hotter than that at the track.
But the conditions were not bad...Jason Miller remarked that it wasn't great air. But not too bad at all...
I also had some passes of 125-126 in the 1/8th....and as high as 152 in the 1/4. But my mph was not consistent yesterday, which surprised me. I was using some MR9 and a Brock's map. I need to get some data this week and see how the a/f looks.
posted July 11, 2009 12:41 PM
Nice job! Man if you had 60ft times in the mid 1.4's you got the 8's. Very nice MPH in both the 1/8th and the 1/4. Great Job!
posted July 12, 2009 05:30 AM
Edited By: Shane661 on 12 Jul 2009 13:45
quote:Why wont that bike 60ft?
I just need more practice. I need to shave .05-.10, consistently, off of my 60's. I have only had 38 passes this whole season, unfortunately. Got any tips?
What did it take for you to get into the 8's? When you got in on motor, what were your 60 foots like?
posted July 12, 2009 06:56 AM
shane you did not spin from the looks of it or lift the front in the vid.i am thinking you can bike wise come out a bit harder. i know it is hard to do i can not get it yet.isen't it funny we know what we need to do but it is hard to do it when the lights go down.i keep doing the same short bike thing no matter what i tell my self i am going to try. dam habbits kick in on the first yellow.
you are doing great. keep it up.
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been learning to build my motor and LSR.
