96bansheepilot Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 just put some strut rods on and was going to run 1/8th mile drag but didn't want to kill myself doing it. wanted to know if they had any tendencies. i've heard they will pull or bounce you to one side or the other going down the track. any one run solid strut rods in the 1/8th? if so have you had any problems???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboybanshee Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 I've never had a problem with mine, I really like running the strutted setup. I also run solid struts on the dirt strip too. Just make sure you have both front struts the same length (if they're adjustable) and be extra sure you're alignment is straight. :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96bansheepilot Posted September 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 hey "bigboy", have you ever had the bike bounce around down the track? word is that when you launch, if the bike wheelies, it might bouce back up when it comes down and shoot you off to one side or the other because their is no suspension travel. i understand what might happen but it seemed pretty stable when i rode it. then agin my bike doesn't even break 8 seconds so my bike and yours is two different things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboybanshee Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 I haven't noticed any "bouncing" at all...I've never stood it up any further than the first 60' so I can't tell you from experience how it would act if you popped a wheelie at half track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigscary Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 just put some strut rods on and was going to run 1/8th mile drag but didn't want to kill myself doing it. wanted to know if they had any tendencies. i've heard they will pull or bounce you to one side or the other going down the track. any one run solid strut rods in the 1/8th? if so have you had any problems???? I've always run struts on asphalt...... hell...I run a rigid drag chassis on asphalt with no problems...... has been as fast as 6.19 and 112mph... no bouncing problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase@miamiatv.com Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 when i ran the struts , i wasnt even doing track , i was street racing...... i have hit some nice size bumps with the struts , had the front bounce but never lost control , or even came close to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96bansheepilot Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 excellent, thanks for the feedback, i think i'll try running them on the track now. thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigscary Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 excellent, thanks for the feedback, i think i'll try running them on the track now. thanks guys. make sure and reset your toe when you lower it on struts......that will help it be less twitchy..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easttexasbanshee Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 make sure and reset your toe when you lower it on struts......that will help it be less twitchy..... Im about to put struts on my 3rd drag bike, I LOVE the way they feal on a bike, and I've never had a problem. Have been over a hundered with no problems. But I definatly agree with bigscary, you HAVE to get you toe in right or it can get kinda jerky on the big end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigscary Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 (edited) Im about to put struts on my 3rd drag bike, I LOVE the way they feal on a bike, and I've never had a problem. Have been over a hundered with no problems. But I definatly agree with bigscary, you HAVE to get you toe in right or it can get kinda jerky on the big end. we weren't talking about your bike in tha back of your truck...... lOl J/k Edited September 12, 2006 by bigscary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboybanshee Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 we weren't talking about your bike in that back of your truck...... lOl J/k :yelrotflmao: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96bansheepilot Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 so should i set the toe just barely in on the front? i've always known to set the toe just a hair in. i also know that the straighter you toe is, the less rolling resistance= quicker e.t.'s. but probably not much to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigscary Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 so should i set the toe just barely in on the front? i've always known to set the toe just a hair in. i also know that the straighter you toe is, the less rolling resistance= quicker e.t.'s. but probably not much to worry about. I've had the best look with 1/8th inch toe IN... make sure and have a buddy hold the handle bars straight while you are setting so your wheels will remain straight when you are through......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96bansheepilot Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 excellent...........i love advice like that.......specific info w/ good results....will do...thanks. going to the track soon will let you guys know if i can drop my et's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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