Jamesfs912
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posted September 15, 2011 12:18 AM
Tips for the 1/8 mile
Took my bike out to the 1/8 mile track for the first time tonight. My best was a 7.06@108mph with a 1.96 60' time. I was having a huge problem sliding back in my seat with my leathers. I had to reposition everytime just to shift to second because I was to far back to make the shift. Any tips on what I can do/use that will keep me planted to the bike. BTW I don't want to cut the seat. Thanks, James.
  
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eklipse636
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posted September 15, 2011 01:38 AM
There's a sticky at the top that has a lot of good pointers in it.
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Best: 60ft 1.351 1/8 5.68 mph 123.98 1/4
8.89 mph 151.32
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Jamesfs912
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posted September 15, 2011 08:21 AM
The sticky definitely helped out but just wanted to know what I can do about sliding back in the seat. Any materials people used? Am I just being a pussy and not holding on tight enough? I put my feet in front of the pegs but by the time they get up I'm already at the back end of my seat.
These leathers are great for the mountains but when it comes to the drag strip they are just to slick for my seat.
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CrotchRocket
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posted September 15, 2011 08:27 AM
Start with your left foot on the peg that way if u slide back u will have no problem shifting until you get use to the force of launching...
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1badzx12r
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posted September 15, 2011 08:28 AM
velcro
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Wheelie
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posted September 15, 2011 08:32 AM
buy a used seat and cut it
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Wheelie
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posted September 15, 2011 08:35 AM
buy a used seat and cut it
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bradkong12
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posted September 15, 2011 11:47 AM
+1 on buyn a another set then cut it down, works perfect 4 me
i paid 100dol 4 used 1 at local bike salvage yard
+1 on double stick velcro, that would work
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GREYHOUNDMOSES
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posted September 15, 2011 01:08 PM
You could try something like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NON-ANTI-SLIP-DASH-MAT-RUG-GRIP-MATTING-30CM-x-150CM-/250843729345?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Rugs_SM&hash=item3a67738dc1
but to be honest it may not solve the problem.
I'm a big guy running similar 1/8th times to you and when I saw some photos just after the launch you could see wrinkles in the side of the stock seat where my fat ass had dragged the seat cover and padding backwards!
I now run a cut seat 
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JZX
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posted September 15, 2011 01:08 PM
This reminds me when sprayed pledge on my seat to clean it up. :-/
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Best 1/8 mile 5.68@126.4 on a 1.41 60'
Best 1/4 mile 8.87@152.7 on a 1.47 60'
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1badzx12r
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posted September 15, 2011 01:54 PM
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This reminds me when sprayed pledge on my seat to clean it up. :-/
try armor all on the tires to equal out the pledge effect ..hehe ..
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BrucerZX14
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posted September 15, 2011 03:10 PM
What Wheelie said. I bought a used seat. Had it cut and the guy who reworked it for me put the non-slip covering in the seat area where I sit. The rest was done with regular covering. It works great.
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eklipse636
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posted September 15, 2011 04:14 PM
Unless you can find a catalyst seat cheap...
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Best: 60ft 1.351 1/8 5.68 mph 123.98 1/4
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Jamesfs912
Novice Class
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posted September 15, 2011 05:26 PM
I'll try a anti slip pad first next week and if that doen't work it looks like Ill need to buy a another seat and cut it. Thanks guys. I'll report back next week if it doesn't rain here.
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Quarter Pounder
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posted September 16, 2011 04:38 AM
 Edited By: Quarter Pounder on 16 Sep 2011 12:40
be on the lookout for a trashed seat...all you need is a good seat PAN. A decent upholstery shop can do the rest.
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Jamesfs912
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posted October 06, 2011 06:07 AM
So I went out yesterday with a cut seat and it did help out a bit(much more consistent) but my pants are so damn slick that I still slid over the bump holding my ass in place. I'm going to add a little more material behind me this weekend. But I know my crappy times isn't just the seat but me. My best was 1.935 60' 4.58 330' 7.071 et @ 110.2 mph. What do you guys see here? I know my 60' times are horrible so what advice can you give that hasn't been covered in the drag racing 101 post? Little tricks/tips that work for you guys? BTW I just brought a strap and will be lowering soon but really want to work down my times before I put that on. Thanks, James.
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dakota9498
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posted October 06, 2011 06:39 AM
What gear are you running? All the supersport guys used a stock front and -1 (40) in the back. Helps you get out of the hole a little harder without trying to fight wheelies as bad.
Other than that it will just take seat time, you will be surprised at what happens with practice. That is one of the reasons drag racing is so addictive, you keep seeing your times falling, keep trying to get better and beat your times.
Good luck!
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Master
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posted October 06, 2011 06:56 AM
pants are so damn slick that I still slid over the bump holding my ass in place
I think your wearing the wrong kind of pants. Most guys here will tell you a 1.9 sixty is not really leaving hard enough to slide you back as hard as your sliding. Try racing in a pair of gene's one time and see you slide less. Most guy start to have sliding issues when the get down to the 1.5's .
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Jamesfs912
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posted October 06, 2011 10:57 AM
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pants
I think your wearing the wrong kind of pants. Most guys here will tell you a 1.9 sixty is not really leaving hard enough to slide you back as hard as your sliding. Try racing in a pair of gene's one time and see you slide less. Most guy start to have sliding issues when the get down to the 1.5's .
I have a pair of Teknic leather pants but I think they are more suited for road racing rather than drag racing. I think the extra material will help in the back and I will wear jeans.
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Jamesfs912
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posted October 06, 2011 10:59 AM
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What gear are you running? All the supersport guys used a stock front and -1 (40) in the back. Helps you get out of the hole a little harder without trying to fight wheelies as bad.
Other than that it will just take seat time, you will be surprised at what happens with practice. That is one of the reasons drag racing is so addictive, you keep seeing your times falling, keep trying to get better and beat your times.
Good luck!
I am running stock gearing and I may have to try out the 40 tooth gear. I'll keep at it!
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Wheelie
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posted October 06, 2011 11:35 AM
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What gear are you running? All the supersport guys used a stock front and -1 (40) in the back. Helps you get out of the hole a little harder without trying to fight wheelies as bad.
Other than that it will just take seat time, you will be surprised at what happens with practice. That is one of the reasons drag racing is so addictive, you keep seeing your times falling, keep trying to get better and beat your times.
Good luck!
I am running stock gearing and I may have to try out the 40 tooth gear. I'll keep at it!
are you having a wheelie problem? if not why change to a smaller rear sprocket, I hope you weigh 140 lbs lol
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