posted September 03, 2009 11:11 AM
Shoot man, I'd like to ride in the 50's. That would feel soooooo goooood! The 14 seems to like it much cooler as well. By the way, if you do get a drag seat, put a gel seat on it. My first time out I actually bruised my tailbone. I could barely sit for two weeks. Hurt like a mofo.
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2008 Atomic Silver ZX-14, Brock's this and that, some other stuff, 260 in full gear, powered by Cheese
2005 Ducati 999 with all the goodies
posted September 03, 2009 02:36 PM
Oh HELL no! No trade for me. I can stick out the heat for 11 months or so riding a year!
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2008 Atomic Silver ZX-14, Brock's this and that, some other stuff, 260 in full gear, powered by Cheese
2005 Ducati 999 with all the goodies
posted September 03, 2009 04:35 PM
Ok, put the rubber on the seat and sides of the tank. You can see it in this video. I took it out and did two real hard launches. This is not as good as the Catalyst seat I am sure but it did make a big difference. Not the prettiest thing in the world but functional.
posted September 03, 2009 06:55 PM
Hey, if it's functional and helps... Have you been to the track you said is an hour from you yet? And are you strapping it? Get on down to the track and make some runs if you haven't, while you still have time.
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2008 Atomic Silver ZX-14, Brock's this and that, some other stuff, 260 in full gear, powered by Cheese
2005 Ducati 999 with all the goodies
posted September 03, 2009 08:28 PM
My missus complained about sliding around on the back seat, leave it to a woman, she got some of that rubber matt tack stuff that you line the draws and cupboards with in the kitchen, cut it to fit on the seat and presto, no more sliding, not saying it will work for the drag boys but for the average joe that wants to mess around on the "dead end street" give it a try.........
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Akro slip ons, Scotts Damper, Hel Brake & Clutch lines, Vortex Rearsets, Sato Frame Sliders, Power Commander, Custom Map, Flies Removed, BMC Race Filter, Marchenisi Rims, Corbin Seat, Ventura Pack Rack, Pazzo Levers, Zumo 550 GPS, Passport Radar Detector, Throttle Miester Cruise,
posted September 04, 2009 03:33 AM
I have only been to the track once and it was just to watch. The earliest test and tune is Sept 25th and I am going. It will be my first time drag racing and I can't wait. I will post how it goes, just hoping the weather is nice.
I am going to take off the rubber on the tank but leave it on the seat. I just don't like the looks on the tank at all.
posted September 04, 2009 05:52 AM
?Gator Skin? Snake Skin? some name like that was recommended to me by some friends who use it when I complained about how hard it was to stay planted on my seat when road racing. Stuff works great! Almost too good actually: grips so good you have to relearn how to slide off the seat in corners (combo of more effort and loosening grip around tank). It's self adhesive, 1/4" thick and very grippy. Works so good, it took me reading this thread to remind myself of how slippery my seat/tank area once was. Kinda spendy ($40? on E-Bay) but lifetime warranty even covers the adhesive. 2 years and counting.
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'06 zx14
Muzzy M10/M14
PCIII w/ Muzzy map
Flies out K&N in!
bits n pieces...
posted September 05, 2009 07:48 AM
difference is my stuff looks good. ____________
'06 zx14
Muzzy M10/M14
PCIII w/ Muzzy map
Flies out K&N in!
bits n pieces...
posted September 05, 2009 07:59 AM
I won't argue there! This was more just a test to see how much of a difference it made. I like it so much but just hate how it looks.
In the end it is probably a wash. Your bike looks better until you get on it My raw sex appeal offsets the ugliness of the pads being the sexy piece of man meat that I am.
quote:...Your bike looks better until you get on it My raw sex appeal offsets the ugliness of the pads being the sexy piece of man meat that I am.
Soooo, is that what all the guys you ride with tell yaa? might want to stop hanging out with the Starbucks crowd then.
Me personally, I go for the "I WILL eat you" look: all black gear, real big, real ugly n always sporting a perpetually pissed off look. I use the good ole Cave Troll looks god gave me just like he obviously had intended me too. ____________
'06 zx14
Muzzy M10/M14
PCIII w/ Muzzy map
Flies out K&N in!
bits n pieces...
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posted September 03, 2009 11:11 AM
might want to stop hanging out with the Starbucks crowd then. 