September 11th, 2012, 11:30 AM | #1 |
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GA group ride, drag strip night!
So the 21st or 28th I was planning to take both my wife and I Ninjas to Atlanta drag strip for a “test and tune night”. She claims that her Leo Vince exhaust makes a notable difference with power. Long story short, to settle this argument once in for all, I am running both bikes to see if hers can pull a faster time. Anyways, wanted to get GA group riders to come out and run their Ninja as well. Its $20 to race $10 to watch, good learning experience on how to slip the clutch when launching, good way to see real world results with modification you may have made VS stock. Anyways, be good fun to see a bunch of 250s racing down the strip! So if you’re interested, which date would work better September 21st or 28th? 28th will probably allow for more runs since no event is going on the next day (29th). I know on the 22nd they are holding the NOPI nationals. Lets get this going, find out who is the local king of the strip on their Ninja 250
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September 12th, 2012, 07:17 AM | #2 |
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I'm in on this, bringing Neil with his 2012 650 too. 650s give me a 3.5 second jump and I'll race you. Good lucky catching me!
ps Anyone know which nitrous kit to use on a 250? |
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September 12th, 2012, 07:36 AM | #3 |
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LOL, better make it 5secs!
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September 12th, 2012, 09:28 AM | #4 |
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@DeviantTurtle : Is the info below correct for the Sept 21 or Sept 28 drag race nights?
The following are requirements for street legal motorcycles: 1. Drivers MUST have a full face helmet meeting the SNELL 2005 rating. 2. Driver must have leather jacket. 3. Driver must have leather pants if 120mph or faster. 4. Driver must wear full finger leather gloves. 5. Driver must have leather high top shoes or boots. 6. Motorcycle must have a chain guard. 7. Motorcycle must have working taillight. 8. Nitrous oxide is allowed, if securely mounted-DOT regulated. 9. Slicks are allowed. 10. No three-or four-wheelers of any kind. 11. If you run quicker than 9.99 seconds you must have an NHRA license. Link; http://www.atlantadragway.com/apcm/t...0106&zoneid=35 However, I race there at least 10 times a year for the past 15 years and have never been told I could not run because I did not have on leather! Really just ankles, legs, hands/fingers covered. http://www.atlantadragway.com/apcm/t...8838&zoneid=34 |
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September 12th, 2012, 09:51 AM | #5 |
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I won't be able to make the 21st but 28th is on
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September 12th, 2012, 09:55 AM | #6 |
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@DeviantTurtle - is the $20 per person or per vehicle...say if we bring two bikes...is it $20 per bike or just per person riding?
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September 12th, 2012, 09:58 AM | #7 | |
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September 12th, 2012, 10:02 AM | #8 | |
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September 12th, 2012, 10:10 AM | #9 | |
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I am gonna try my BEST for the 28th but I may be moving around that weekend so I am not 100% sure. I will know better as the time gets closer. Time to go buy some gear... |
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September 12th, 2012, 10:11 AM | #10 |
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This is from the site "How Much?
To race your vehicle or motorcycle it is $20.00 per driver. Spectator’s admission is $10.00, and children 6-12 $5.00 & 5 and under are FREE. CASH ONLY" I will double check with my friend who works there just to be sure...I plan on running three motorcycle that night |
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September 12th, 2012, 10:12 AM | #11 | |
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September 12th, 2012, 11:15 AM | #12 | |
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So I am PUMPED about getting out there and doing this and even though I just want to go make one run at a time and see what my first run time/speed is compared to the ones when I feel more comfortable I was wondering how fast (or should I say slow) Id be going down a 1/4 mile never having done such a thing so I went on Wikipedia and found these figures in order to give me a good idea of theoretical capabilities of the bike. (super long run on sentence huh?) PREGEN = 1/4 mile 14.59 s @ 87.82 mph 2008+ = 1/4 mile 15.58 s @ 81.98 mph BUSA = 1/4 mile 10.27 s @ 137.9 mph (this is the slowest tested figure I could find) ...what time and speeds do you run your 650 at DeviantTurtle? |
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September 12th, 2012, 11:29 AM | #13 |
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Which leathers are you looking into getting?
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September 12th, 2012, 11:36 AM | #14 |
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I liked the ones you were telling me about from Cycle Gear...you think they will do the trick??
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September 12th, 2012, 11:44 AM | #15 |
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I run a consistant 12.5, (not bad for being 200lbs) on par with most magz. Wiki claims 12.03 for the 650r! I know i can hit 0-60 on the speedo at 3.5secs...timed this using my camera, but who knows how off the speedo really is. It will be interesting to see how my bike does, Just hit 32,000 miles, so if it still runs 12.5s i will be very impressed. If it does not and Meems bike runs faster, guess it will be time for a valve adjustment and tune up
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September 12th, 2012, 11:49 AM | #16 |
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I think those will be fine. I looked on them and the quality looked good to me. Their Sedici stuff is pretty good but I would stay away from the Bilt stuff except the boots seem okay. I wanted white/black but they were out. They did red, blue and some black though. The suit I had on for our ride was a Sedici one and it's done pretty good for me.
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September 12th, 2012, 12:41 PM | #17 |
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Tony if you see a white/black one in 38 let me know.
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September 12th, 2012, 05:11 PM | #18 |
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@fleemos - yeah the Bilt stuff is not all that good - my gear is all Bilt right now because I didnt have the money to get what I wanted BUT now I have saved some mula up BUT not like I have a million bucks to spend...I was gonna go with the Sedici...will keep an eye out on the White and Black 38 for you!
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September 12th, 2012, 05:48 PM | #19 |
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@vman1313 - Yeah I hear you, the gear is expensive but anything to stay out of the hospital. Another good option on a budget is the Speed and Strength or Cortech stuff
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September 12th, 2012, 05:51 PM | #20 |
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DT,
From your experience at the drag strip, does the helmet have to be snell 2005. My Scorpion EXO-500 is not. Jeff |
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September 13th, 2012, 05:54 AM | #21 | |
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So this is what they will look for, 1) Shoes must cover ankles 2) Must wear pants (sweat pants do not count) If your bike runs over 120 must be leather pants!!! 3) Must wear some sort of jacket, I only had on my back protector gear last time I raced, I will bring my leather just in case, but have never had a problem in the past 4) Make sure your bike is not leaking anything...if it is leaking they will NOT let you race! It is best to be at the strip by 6, this way you can get through inspection and be ready when the track actually opens for racing. Racing starts at 6:30pm, for each run you will receive a time slip. I will be happy to teach you how to perfect your reaction times, if anybody wants to meet up and learn how to slip the clutch before the date posted just let me know |
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September 18th, 2012, 10:15 AM | #22 |
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Hey guys, this is Neil (Darren's friend). I just registered on the forum, so this is me saying hi and letting you know that I plan on whooping Darren's butt
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September 18th, 2012, 01:17 PM | #23 |
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I'm up to challenge the 650s, just give me enough space to make it a riders battle and I'll take you on.
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September 19th, 2012, 05:52 AM | #24 |
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No worries Darren, I will make sure Neil only sees my tail light when we run!
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September 20th, 2012, 02:51 PM | #25 |
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lol Tony you bringing the Busa? You know it was made for the quarter.
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September 20th, 2012, 03:53 PM | #26 |
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If my closing date on my house stays as is I won't be able to make it BUT if they change it I am definitely there with BOTH the Ninja and the BuSa! I am still putting together gear - leathers and such. Havent found any that fit right or that I liked so I will borrow some from a buddy for that night. We shall see though! I am wanting to go do something like that so bad but am not trying to get pumped about it til I know I can make it for sure. I know I will want to do it in the near future though if I cant get out on the 28th.
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September 24th, 2012, 04:28 AM | #27 |
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I look forward to beating Darren and Neil...I meant seeing you all this Friday
Weather is looking good and as always will be bringing a camera Remember its $20 to race and they only take cash so bring cash Open at 6pm, track open to run at 6:30pm, you have to go through inspection before allowed on the track...They really just check to see if you are leaking anything. Did any of you want to meet up and ride down as a group or just meet at the track? |
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September 24th, 2012, 06:44 PM | #28 |
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Winston better be sure you don't miss any shifts.
I'll meet you gus at the track because I leave work at lot later than you. This is gonna be good. |
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September 25th, 2012, 10:29 AM | #29 |
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September 25th, 2012, 11:13 AM | #30 |
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Sooo I am blaming yall...I had been getting around 58-60MPG on my little 250 but lately its been 45-50 and lower. Could not figure out why til I realized I have been "drag racing" at each light trying to practice my take offs and shifting....HAHAHAHAHA!!!
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September 25th, 2012, 12:32 PM | #31 |
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So i guess you plan on going than?
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September 25th, 2012, 01:07 PM | #32 |
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My house closing is Friday but they are talking about it changing. I hope it doesn't - obviously I would rather get my house then drag my 250 BUT if the date changes then Ill be there and will enjoy trying to get my "little girl" down that track as fast as possible. If I am able to get ALL my leathers I will be bringing the BUSA too! Either way it will be a great day!!! House or Track!?!?!
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September 26th, 2012, 05:04 AM | #33 | |
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So goal is to run both Ninjas, and if the parts get here and time the Hyosung GT650R If my buddy Soju will let me I will run his GT650R also |
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September 26th, 2012, 02:36 PM | #34 |
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@fleemos - here are the pics of the levers ((not very good pics but THANKS for the info on them...cant wait to ride out and see how I really like them))
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September 26th, 2012, 02:43 PM | #35 |
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Glad to see you got them. I think you'll find a lot less hand fatigue after long rides as I did.
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September 26th, 2012, 03:28 PM | #36 |
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Ill be trying them out tomorrow...getting BuSa lowered one inch for my vertically challenged @$$ and getting chained tightened. Will let you know how they feel. Thanks again!
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September 27th, 2012, 04:22 AM | #37 |
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So who all is coming tomorrow night? Is is just me and Fleemos and maybe vman1313?
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October 1st, 2012, 05:22 AM | #38 |
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Fastest time on Meems bike 12.232 Fastest time on my bike 12.363 My Best RT of the night .000 How do move this post to "RIDE REPORT" again? |
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October 2nd, 2012, 09:10 AM | #39 |
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That is soooo freaking sweet! I wish I could have come!!!! There is no way I could have gotten all the way there from Kennesaw on time! Cant wait for the next one!
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October 2nd, 2012, 10:43 AM | #40 |
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You could have made it...Darren didnt show up until after 9pm
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