Bagger Drags
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From: Nor Cal
This thread got me thinking. Real world test for what your bike can do.
I was looking at the rules for the nearest strip, Sears Point. I'm going to need a Snell approved helmet, steel rivet gloves, and a fuel shut off. Going to have to figure out a shut off/petcock system since my bike is fuel injection
I was looking at the rules for the nearest strip, Sears Point. I'm going to need a Snell approved helmet, steel rivet gloves, and a fuel shut off. Going to have to figure out a shut off/petcock system since my bike is fuel injection
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From: Richmond, VA
This thread got me thinking. Real world test for what your bike can do.
I was looking at the rules for the nearest strip, Sears Point. I'm going to need a Snell approved helmet, steel rivet gloves, and a fuel shut off. Going to have to figure out a shut off/petcock system since my bike is fuel injection
I was looking at the rules for the nearest strip, Sears Point. I'm going to need a Snell approved helmet, steel rivet gloves, and a fuel shut off. Going to have to figure out a shut off/petcock system since my bike is fuel injection
Not necessary. Your bike (every new bike) has one from the factory. Its a tip over fuel shut off. If your bike tips over, like being in a crash, there's a sensor that automatically shuts off the fuel. In fact, if you ever drop your bike and try to restart it, you'll find out. The ignition has to be completely shut off before the bike will restart. The tracks all know this. Otherwise absolutely no one with a stock motorcycle would be able to race. And since you're the tracks revenue......... well, you can bet when you go threw the tech lanes to get your number, you will be good to go.
What you NEED is that helmet, gloves, over the ankle boots, and a long sleeve jacket (some tracks require leather/textile). A stock bagger is no where near fast enough to require full racing suits or even leather/textile pants.
Last edited by bikerlaw; Aug 12, 2014 at 06:32 AM.
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From: San Jose
I ran my 09 SG with a 96" stage 2 last year ( got a lot of, "why would you do that" ).
Made four runs, and my best time was a 13.1 @ 98 MPH IIRC. I have a 107 now so next opportunity I get I will run it again.
My biggest problem was traction leaving the line. I did not drop air pressure though.
Made four runs, and my best time was a 13.1 @ 98 MPH IIRC. I have a 107 now so next opportunity I get I will run it again.
My biggest problem was traction leaving the line. I did not drop air pressure though.
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Joined: May 2007
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From: Joshua Tree, CA
it's a shame that drag strips are becoming dinosaur-like. Epping is about 3 hrs from me, but i used to go for their Super Chevy show every year (and see and talk to Don Garlits as he hosted the show). Now that they hold a national event at Epping, i will at least visit it once a year. . ahhh, the smell of Nitro !!
I used to go to Connecticut Dragway in Colchester, but that's gone.
the closest to me now, is just over the New York border, Lebanon Valley (rather low budget, a bit amateurish).
sure wish they weren't so rare !
I used to go to Connecticut Dragway in Colchester, but that's gone.
the closest to me now, is just over the New York border, Lebanon Valley (rather low budget, a bit amateurish).
sure wish they weren't so rare !
Last edited by dodger413; Aug 12, 2014 at 12:46 PM. Reason: date correction
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I wish our "local" track was more local than 1.5 hours away, 2 to 2.5 with traffic on Wednesday nights...
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From: NH
Just back from the track for round 3. Blew up the front planetary on my drag car last week and putting that back together so figured I'd take the bike again. Was running off at beginning of night because I was winging it. Knuckled down and ripped off a 13.16 with a sweet 1.840 60ft! Oh so close to the 12.99.