SmokinOkie
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posted January 19, 2009 04:31 AM
1/4 Mile Newbie
I was thinking about looking for a track somewhere in Oklahoma this spring to try my hand at some 1/4 mile fun. I thought I would just try some test & tunes.
My bike is bone stock except for a fender eliminator. I thoght I'd try leaving it stock until I got my feet wet.
I was just wondering if you guys had any advice for a complete newbie. I was planning on trying to call Thunder Valley, since it's the closest track to the house, and see what would be required as far as safety gear, kill switch, etc....
  
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BobC
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posted January 19, 2009 04:51 AM
 Edited By: BobC on 19 Jan 2009 12:53
Welcome, I'll start the ball rolling then. Remove the secondary butterflys and liberate all that low-down power. It makes a big difference. If you are running quarters my advice is to wear full leathers and boots, even if local rules allow jeans and trainers.
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SteddyTeddy
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posted January 19, 2009 06:07 AM
Just go out and have fun is the most important advise. If you've never done it before, watch a few guys and learn how to properly stage your bike at the lights. Start off launching from the line like your taking off fast at a stop light. From there as you get comfortable push yourself to take off more agressive. Don't do like the new Harley riders and hold it wide open and let the clutch fly.  That could end very badly.
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ninja12
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posted January 19, 2009 06:25 AM
Get a strap and lowering bars.
It will make you faster and easier to ride.
Maybe a little safer, because it won't wheelie as easy.
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Bawls
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posted January 19, 2009 06:49 AM
stop into dragbike zone and post this up in there... There are quite a few guys that run at Thunder valley that could probably let you know the ins and outs of that track. There are lots of tracks in oklahoma and texas to run at, so you shouldn't have any problems finding a good one. If you don't have the money to drop on a set of leathers right now and want to get some runs in, you could always look for an 1/8th mile track in your area and get your feet wet there. I really like 1/8th mile because it showcases the rider more and running a bike with just lowering links and a strap I need it to be about who is the better rider more than who has the most money in their bike.
What part of Oklahoma are you from? I've got family in Antlers, Tulsa, Elk City, Chickasha, and OKC.
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KSPZ3
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posted January 19, 2009 09:17 AM
Edited By: KSPZ3 on 19 Jan 2009 17:19
Here is an article that may help you with some of what to expect at the track - it is written around running a VRod - but I believe almost everything is generic enough to apply....
Kevin
http://www.vrodracing.com/Information/Articles/HowToDragRace.htm
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SmokinOkie
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posted January 19, 2009 01:16 PM
Thanks for the replies. I live in Elk City. I appreciate the article, it helped a lot and I'll post this in the other forum.
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bawls
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posted January 19, 2009 02:18 PM
One of my most traumatic memories is getting attacked by geese at the lake in elk city next to the wall with the bronco on it. LOL.
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SmokinOkie
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posted January 19, 2009 02:43 PM
I'm afraid if the oilfield doesn't pick up again we'll be eating those geese out of the park
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SmokinOkie
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posted January 19, 2009 06:08 PM
I'm afraid if the oilfield doesn't pick up again we'll be eating those geese out of the park
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KZScott
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posted January 20, 2009 01:06 AM
quote:
Just go out and have fun is the most important advise. If you've never done it before, watch a few guys and learn how to properly stage your bike at the lights. Start off launching from the line like your taking off fast at a stop light. From there as you get comfortable push yourself to take off more agressive. Don't do like the new Harley riders and hold it wide open and let the clutch fly. That could end very badly.
im picturing the 14 on its side at the 60ft and the driver in the same position by the tree.
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SteddyTeddy
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posted January 20, 2009 05:01 AM
Edited By: SteddyTeddy on 20 Jan 2009 13:02
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Just go out and have fun is the most important advise. If you've never done it before, watch a few guys and learn how to properly stage your bike at the lights. Start off launching from the line like your taking off fast at a stop light. From there as you get comfortable push yourself to take off more agressive. Don't do like the new Harley riders and hold it wide open and let the clutch fly. That could end very badly.
im picturing the 14 on its side at the 60ft and the driver in the same position by the tree.
We had 2 new harley riders come to the track last year on brand new 1200 sportsters. 1 was bragging about how fast it was. He never got out of the 8's, 1/8 mile. Both would stage at the line and hold it wide open on the limiter and let the clutch fly. I don't know how neither one flipped over?? They were straight up in the air at the line. The second guy learned his lesson and toned it down. They braggar almost got thrown off the track because he wouldn't stop launching that way. Never did see either one again.
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bawls
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posted January 20, 2009 05:53 AM
They've probably seen someone with a two step launch and thought that they were taking off on the limiter lol. There's a guy in my shop that thinks his 1200 is fast, so I make it a point to leave out at the same time as him everyday and try to get him to play. For some reason he won't do it?! Either that or he is and I just can't tell.
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smokehouse4444
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posted January 20, 2009 07:31 AM
lol
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