smokinzx14
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posted August 22, 2007 08:49 PM
Smokin back to the track ....A little rusty..........
Went to the track tonight for the first time after a 60 + days lay off ... Man i was rusty !!!! I started of with some weak 1.49 60 footers ...It didn't help that we broke a record high temp of 95 Deg with a 96 deg !!!! ... I also ran the bike on a mix of 89 and 87 that had been sitting in the bike for over 60 days ... But by the end of the night I was getting the hang of it again ...Last two passes i got down to 1.42 and 1.43 60s and ran the best of 5.82 @ 123 . .. I'm getting some u4 this week and that should put me back in the 5.70s @ 125 and with some more work on my 60 footer i should get back to high 5.60s ...It felt real good to get back on the bike and make some passes ....It was so damn hot i drank four bottles of water and never had to pee all night ...I can't wait for some cooler temps ...  Smokin...
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jdzx14
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posted August 22, 2007 08:54 PM
Man i dont see how you do it! I am hoping for low 6's, when i finally strecth my bike, but 5's! NO way for my big ass!! Good job Smokin! And yes it is freakin hot!! My helmet at the track this time of year is like putting your head in a water fountain of sweat!
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smokinzx14
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posted August 22, 2007 09:01 PM
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Man i dont see how you do it! I am hoping for low 6's, when i finally strecth my bike, but 5's! NO way for my big ass!! Good job Smokin! And yes it is freakin hot!! My helmet at the track this time of year is like putting your head in a water fountain of sweat!
jdzx14 Drag racing 101 >>> Never say never !!!!! I have seen big guys go real FAST on zx14s .. You will to in time my friend.... 
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BlackMagic14
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posted August 23, 2007 12:07 AM
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Man i dont see how you do it! I am hoping for low 6's, when i finally strecth my bike, but 5's! NO way for my big ass!! Good job Smokin! And yes it is freakin hot!! My helmet at the track this time of year is like putting your head in a water fountain of sweat!
jdzx14 Drag racing 101 >>> Never say never !!!!! I have seen big guys go real FAST on zx14s .. You will to in time my friend....
Yeah but not as fast as your skinny ass LOL you may be faster but at least i cant see my dick cause of my gut, oh wait nevermind that is a bad thing
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nightmare
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posted August 23, 2007 03:24 AM
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Man i dont see how you do it! I am hoping for low 6's, when i finally strecth my bike, but 5's! NO way for my big ass!! Good job Smokin! And yes it is freakin hot!! My helmet at the track this time of year is like putting your head in a water fountain of sweat!
jdzx14 Drag racing 101 >>> Never say never !!!!! I have seen big guys go real FAST on zx14s .. You will to in time my friend....
Yeah but not as fast as your skinny ass LOL you may be faster but at least i cant see my dick cause of my gut, oh wait nevermind that is a bad thing
Heyyyyy! Why all the skinny jokes. Welcome back smoke! I got 3 weeks left in Japan and I'll finally get to see the track again. Hopefully I'll get back into it that fast but I have been out of the saddle for6 months.
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blue max
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posted August 23, 2007 04:53 AM
i know you changed the bike alot, how is it set up now? as soon as it cools down alittle, i be back at it also.... great to hear some more stories!
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bishopzx12
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posted August 23, 2007 06:07 AM
Hey nightmare make sure yo look me up me and Mre clean plan on goingt o the track labor day weekend. did get a chance to see ya before you left bro becasue i was in school trying to finish my degree but i am done now so i have time to get to the track more oftecn. Pm me and email address and we will chat bro
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SteddyTeddy
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posted August 23, 2007 07:02 AM
I have to let my leathers air out from last night and wash my helmet liner again. It was a hot one until the sun when down. Even after being off the bike for a couple months he still makes those 60's look easy.
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smokinzx14
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posted August 23, 2007 07:03 AM
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i know you changed the bike alot, how is it set up now? as soon as it cools down alittle, i be back at it also.... great to hear some more stories!
As of right now i'm 62 1/2 inch wheel base , BMC race filter , pump gas ,16/41 gears , down 1 inch in front , lowest hole on the muzzy links in the rear , Shinko Usoft @ 17 psi , Muzzys c02 air shifter.....Flys out and running Brocks no flys track map ....I think that covers it ...Smokin..
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stevewfl
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posted August 23, 2007 11:39 AM
I suspected you couldn't stay off the drag strip for long, I thought you sold the bike though
Glad you're doing again what you love to do !!!
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SteddyTeddy
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posted August 23, 2007 11:58 AM
 Edited By: SteddyTeddy on 23 Aug 2007 12:59
Soon the new Busa's will be out and and Lee will send them home crying. 
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bigdtd
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posted August 23, 2007 02:03 PM
glad you are back ridin the rocket
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mark524
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posted August 23, 2007 03:38 PM
what rpm are you launching at to get those 60' times? I've been launching at 4-5k. Last time at the track was 62", going back tomorrow around 64". I can't seem to get my 60' where it needs to be. Average 1.58, have been as good as 1.50, but couldn't repeat it.
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smokinzx14
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posted August 23, 2007 03:55 PM
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what rpm are you launching at to get those 60' times? I've been launching at 4-5k. Last time at the track was 62", going back tomorrow around 64". I can't seem to get my 60' where it needs to be. Average 1.58, have been as good as 1.50, but couldn't repeat it.
5500 to 5750 seems to work for me ...Smokin..
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Bently
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posted August 23, 2007 04:21 PM
Mark524 those extensions and chain you have will go 1.44's with a 216 lb rider LOL.
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gms118
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posted August 23, 2007 04:43 PM
welcome back smokin. Glad to see ya back in action
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Hawkman
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posted August 23, 2007 04:55 PM
Hoorah! Glad you're back in the saddle representing!
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Nelson Taylor
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posted August 23, 2007 06:42 PM
Welcome Back Smokin,
I see everything is business as usual.
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mark524
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posted August 23, 2007 06:43 PM
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Mark524 those extensions and chain you have will go 1.44's with a 216 lb rider LOL.
I'm 290 suited, but I should probably be able to get into the high 1.40's at least, don't you think?
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stu64
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posted August 24, 2007 03:08 AM
Glad your back in the seat again, your the reason i keep trying to do better!
I have 20lbs. more suited than you,so i'm shootin' for low 9's yet this year.
Hoping to get to the track this weekend.
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Bently
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posted August 24, 2007 04:59 AM
Mark you can get in the 1.40's. I race with a guy thats 280 suited and he goes 1.41 on his Busa at 65 inches.
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Brent Davis
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posted August 24, 2007 05:40 AM
Smokin', have you ever ran the Maxton map in the 1/4 at all? I'm wondering the difference between the race map and the Maxton maps in the 1/4.
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smokinzx14
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posted August 24, 2007 07:37 AM
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Smokin', have you ever ran the Maxton map in the 1/4 at all? I'm wondering the difference between the race map and the Maxton maps in the 1/4.
Sorry no i have not tried the Maxton map ...I may try it this winter . Smokin..
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Pat Dietrich
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posted August 24, 2007 07:57 AM
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Smokin', have you ever ran the Maxton map in the 1/4 at all? I'm wondering the difference between the race map and the Maxton maps in the 1/4.
On the dyno it shows a loss of a couple hp because it's a little richer up top. Only difference I saw.
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Brent Davis
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posted August 24, 2007 05:33 PM
Thanks Smokin' and Pat.
Pat, how much power diff was lost up top. For some reason, my bike seems to run its ass off with the Maxton map rather than the race maps.
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