DC
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posted February 18, 2008 05:15 PM
Seeking advise on getting it off the line.
Okay, guys. So far everyone has be a big, BIG help. So, here it is: I'm on the line waiting for the light to turn green. What RPM would be a good starting point to learn how to best leave the line with a ZX14?
1. 3,000 rpms, drop the clutch and twist the throttle?
2. 3,000rpms, ease out the clutch, and roll on the throttle?
2. 5,000 rpms, let the clutch go like it's a hot plate, twist the throttle and hang on?
If there is anyone out there with any advise on the best technique please offer me some pointers. The last thing I'd want to do is stall the bike on the line and end up dropping it. It would be too embarrassing. On the other hand, I'd sure hate to leave too hard and end up looking at the sky with my feel dragging behind me. Thanks for any ideas anyone may offer. Aloha.
  
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Wheelie
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Old Man
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posted February 18, 2008 05:29 PM
what are you mods?
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mikebar4
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posted February 18, 2008 05:47 PM
different strokes for different folks..... i would recomend just trying out different rpms and launching techniques until you find one that you are comfortable with,, then work on it... YOU HAVE TO BE COMFORTABLE....
i am 200lbs unsuited... i usually leave at 4500 (about) and go WOT and just ride the clutch a hair... im usually off the clutch by the 60ft mark... my best 60ft has been a 1.48 and im at 62"... hope this helps.,.,.,.,.,.,.
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bigdtd
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posted February 18, 2008 06:35 PM
 Edited By: bigdtd on 18 Feb 2008 18:36
makes a big difference what the mods are , flies in higher rpm, flies out lower rpm, hell just watch a smokin video and do that
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Wheelie
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Old Man
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posted February 18, 2008 07:19 PM
stock wheelbase? lowered?
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busajack5
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posted February 18, 2008 08:10 PM
 Just dont do it like this.
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zx14mike
Zone Head
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posted February 18, 2008 08:45 PM
It makes a big difference how much you weigh what mods you have if the flies are out and you have lower gearing the RPM's and technique will be very different, if i remember right stock ithink i left around 6000 and slid the clutch out a lot more.....................with flies out and 16/42 gearing I launched around 5000 and let the clutch fly real fast, not popping it mind you but a quick release.........then when i added the pipe and power commander i started getting wheelspin, so now i launch around 4500 with a quick clutch release.
But like was said above if you want to see a real good rider launch watch the vid of Smokin.
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smokinzx14
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posted February 18, 2008 09:35 PM
Turn the sound up ....This is what you want to hear ... It take lots of seat time to get the hang of it but you will get it ...Smokin..
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nightmare
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ACP Racing
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posted February 19, 2008 06:25 PM
I leave at 3 grand but I rip the throttle and damn near instantly drop the clutch! I am only a buck 30 though. Just practice not bogging the motor! But if you are not stretched, you better slide that thing a little before you decide to rip it or you will flip it or be replacing that oil pan you know!
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Sticks_n_Stones
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posted February 20, 2008 10:12 AM
Edited By: Sticks_n_Stones on 20 Feb 2008 10:13
Damn you make that look easy Smokin... Oh wait, actually you dont! lol
Stock wheel base and 320 pounds suited I can only dream of launching like that! My bike, for some reason, is a bit top heavy with me on it.  I aint lowering it or stretching it either, because I hit the mountains with it whenever I can. Though I did rip a new Viper GTS with drag radials the other day from a stop. WTF he was thinking I dont know... 
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