wickedshee Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 hey there guys my boy has a banshee with pipes v force reeds and a filter on bald dunlups .to run on the street how are you guys launching i hold the clutch in all the way and when i go i dump the clutch and ive noticed im just spinning how could i launch his bike with new tires and not have it come up on me any thoughts or ideal would be really appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05.Banshee.SE Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Put a ratchet strap on the front end...loop one side around an A-Arm, up around the frame, to the other A-Arm and crank it. On the clutch, let it out until you feel where it grabs. You will realize how much play you have. Learn where that is, and dump it from there (not to deep in the RPMs). Lower the rear tire PSI to prevent spinning. Just keep practicing it. I'll admit I still have a hard time with it and should practice it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogs Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 It's all about practice really. You want to let the clutch out as fast as possible and spin the tires as little as possible. Starting slow and getting quicker is better than just dumping the clutch less and less until you stop spinning. Start in second gear also. I don't know many people that start in first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1quickshee Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Just rev that bitch to the moon and give her hell.WOT If you try that ^ record it so your fellow BHQ members to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertdeweller Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 6th gear wot and a big ramp eerrr oh never mind wrong type of launch. other than that feather the clutch istead of dumping it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.T.W. Banshee Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Try messing with the clickers on the rear shock and set it to where it launches the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapaho Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Try messing with the clickers on the rear shock and set it to where it launches the best. wide open and dump in first that hoq i do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBB Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 It's all about practice really. I agree, lotsa practice to get your weight positioned just right off the line, and then move back once you're underway... Best advice I ever got was from a buddy that dragged a ZX11 streetbike (asphalt). Pull up to the line and stand on the rear brake, lean up on the tank, drop it in gear (1st or 2nd depending on what she'll pull), rev it way up there and ease the clutch out until you can just barely feel it pulling...when it's go time pin the throttle, dump the rest of the clutch and release the rear brake all at once and you'll be GONE. What happens is the slipping clutch is working against the rear brake and keeping the chain TIGHT, there's no jump from chain slack and much much less chance of the front end going over on you. Just takes some time to get the perfect weight position so you don't spin (too far forward) or wheelie (too far back); once you hit the next gear you should be waaaay back on the seat and hauling balls Tires make a huge difference too, mass horsepower and perfect technique won't overcome shitty tires :ermm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodrow7777 Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 (edited) I agree, lotsa practice to get your weight positioned just right off the line, and then move back once you're underway... Best advice I ever got was from a buddy that dragged a ZX11 streetbike (asphalt). Pull up to the line and stand on the rear brake, lean up on the tank, drop it in gear (1st or 2nd depending on what she'll pull), rev it way up there and ease the clutch out until you can just barely feel it pulling...when it's go time pin the throttle, dump the rest of the clutch and release the rear brake all at once and you'll be GONE. What happens is the slipping clutch is working against the rear brake and keeping the chain TIGHT, there's no jump from chain slack and much much less chance of the front end going over on you. Just takes some time to get the perfect weight position so you don't spin (too far forward) or wheelie (too far back); once you hit the next gear you should be waaaay back on the seat and hauling balls Tires make a huge difference too, mass horsepower and perfect technique won't overcome shitty tires :ermm: thats how i do it... pull up to the line.. let clutch out till i feel it grab.. jam on rear brake.. rev it up and drop the hammer.. i start in first with a 15 tooth sprocket.. its all n the launch for me.. if i can get out of the hole i can usually pull out a victory. later aaron Edited December 18, 2008 by Woodrow7777 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKheathen Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 (edited) hmmm.... i'll have to try that- when i already have a new clutch lined up. i'm used to tripple clutching, but the f'n clutch isn't responsive enough fo me. i give it about 3/4 throttle, dump th clutch about2/3 the way up, slip, slip, pinned, shift. like a ricer :biggrin: also clutching through the bottom of each gear for boost. Edited December 18, 2008 by AKheathen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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