trickedcarbine Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Hey fellas, I'm curious as to what technique seems to pull the better 60ft times. I am only looking for the hole shot in flat track and ice racing, but figured you drag guys are the ones with the times slips to really validate what works. I usually do OK but think there is more in it. First: the good ol' fashioned rev it up and dump the clutch...... Man it just feels like it is to violent and blows the tires off and it seems harder on parts. I am learning to tune my clutch to smooth all that out pretty good and I like the idea of a consistant procedure and relying on my set up to just take care of it all. Second: standard Moto Cross hole shot. Load the bike up on the front brake and let her rip. feather the clutch on the way out to keep the front end under control. This seems to feel much smoother, but I just can't believe it is as fast. Any body have any thing different they do that they know to be proven? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyzstang Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I consider myself a rookie still but I'm having a blast learning the "tricks of the trade" For drag applications it seems like R.R.L. is correct. Tires , gearing & lock ups are essential. My first season racing was without a wheelie bar so I had to work my clutch to maintain control. I've since built a wheelie bar and once season comes back around this spring it's wide frickin open on the green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfrjag Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 When im racing my trail bike i feather the clutch all day and with pretty good results. However when on the drag strip its sometimes more about consistant passes so the lockup clutch tunning comes more into play because once its set you pin and go. If your willing to spend time tunning the setup im sure there is something to gain here. I do think though that one bad start with the tuned clutch and you will be back to the traditional moto start... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowerThanYou Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Hey fellas, I'm curious as to what technique seems to pull the better 60ft times. I am only looking for the hole shot in flat track and ice racing, but figured you drag guys are the ones with the times slips to really validate what works. I usually do OK but think there is more in it. Any body have any thing different they do that they know to be proven? I would recommend you start with an adjustable launch rpm limiter & adjustable switch clutch lever. Along with clutch tuning/set-up, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nieskes Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Call me crazy but I just dump the fucker and go.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5150banshee Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Call me crazy but I just dump the fucker and go.... X2 dump it 1/2 throttle hold on and shift more excitement that way hahahaha Sent using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowerThanYou Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Call me crazy but I just dump the fucker and go.... X2 dump it 1/2 throttle hold on and shift more excitement that way hahahaha Sent using Tapatalk Now the big question is what are your 60' times guys, becuase that's what the OP is after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedcarbine Posted November 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 I have only got 10 gallons through the new set up and am constantly learning it's capabilities. This motor from Jim fucking goes! I hear a lot of guys knock him but it runs every it as hard as my previous big bore. Any who, I definitely sit way up on the tank due to the -2 swinger. It helps but the front still pulls up hard so I'm trying to play with the clutch a bit. I took the bike out to our local sand drag event to see what this thing really does under traction and after 20 passes or so got my seating position perfect. So far this is about where my happy medium is but I feel that if I do a little more shock/clutch tuning to keep the front down I can get it through he gears faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedcarbine Posted November 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Now the big question is what are your 60' times guys, becuase that's what the OP is after. For sure Slower, I think I am gonna give the limiter a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2otoofast4u Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 there is nothing about "sitting on the tank" that appears in that picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5150banshee Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Now the big question is what are your 60' times guys, becuase that's what the OP is after. No 60' time here just comp hill Sent using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie B Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 You need traction first then sit on the tank. My mud tires get so much traction that I HAVE to sit on the tank or it will wheelie and you have to get out of it. Without sitting on tank: Sitting on tank: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie B Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 I would recommend you start with an adjustable launch rpm limiter & adjustable switch clutch lever. Along with clutch tuning/set-up, of course. Hey I could really use something like this where can I find more info on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowerThanYou Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Tricked, Look up a quad or atv holeshot device using Google. This should be your 1st investment for your application. We have been using similar techniques with our asphalt drag race vehicles for many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowerThanYou Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 I'm curious as to what technique seems to pull the better 60ft times. I am only looking for the hole shot in flat track and ice racing, but figured you drag guys are the ones with the times slips to really validate what works. I usually do OK but think there is more in it. keep the front end under control. This seems to feel much smoother, but I just can't believe it is as fast. Any body have any thing different they do that they know to be proven? No 60' time here just comp hill Sent using Tapatalk So what does comp hill have anything to do with the OPs 1st post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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