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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by valet21
Iron 883 drag racing application



You're going to need much more than just a set of pipes.

And, if you are really serious above drag racing an 883, and you need to ask about pipes......well, as cHarley said, you need some education too.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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I'm there do have fun beating my own time and exploring my machine. I don't care about the rest really. Although I wish there were more customs or cafes or even dirt bikes in my class to compete against. I'm asking these questions to explore my bike's'capabilities.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 05:47 PM
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Tuned drag pipes with the bike dialed in at 4700 rpms and up. Back cut gears for powershifting. For a 883? add a NOS 75+ shot. Unless your bracket racing you'll find your under gunned in a hurry.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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Let me guess, you like having sex standing up in a canoe also.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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I guess most of you guys never bracket race before ??
 
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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What the ..... the guy just asked a question. So he ain't gona beat any 600 sportbikes. So what.

2-1 are going to give you the best performance but are pricey. drag pipes come on up top where you'll be running wide open. 1.75 inch drags about 40" long. try some thunder monster baffles after you make a few runs and let us know what you run.
 
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