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PAFirefighter11 · 06-20-2010, 01:01 AM

My buddy and I took our bikes down to Cecil on a gorgeous 80* Friday night. He brought his Ducati 748 w/ a big bore kit, and I had my Interceptor. He didn't race, just took photos (clutch is slipping bad). This was my first time 1/4 mile dragging a motorcycle. I've been to the 1/4 mile before in my former Camaro Z28, Dodge Dakota 360, etc, and been to road courses (NJMP) on my Hawk GT prior. So I figured why not try it. Some photos:

My first launch was an epic failure. I was by myself on this "race" as well, so everyone saw it. I stalled. Awesomely. Restarted, then took down the track for a lovely 14.87 @ 116 (eww). Here's the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2jGQl8NS68

The rest of my runs that night were pretty good. I was working mainly on my launching. At one point, I got quite a bit too comfortable, and that almost ended up costing me BIG time. I nearly flipped back and off the bike. The left lane was better traction all night, so I had to adjust my launches accordingly. I forgot... and the end result was this wheelie & 13.3 @ 116:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DShRoMvbtFc

My two best runs of the night were both 11.6's @ 118 and 119 MPH.

Here's the slightly slower one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zccp74WRrsk

And the slightly faster one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvE9kbrW92I

And same one as above, only on-board:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Tgk-wkFaTQ

All in all it was a great night filled with lots of fun. I was figuring the VFR would be running low 12's all night, but I was rather happy with what it ran. I just have to work on my launching skills and maybe I'll be able to pull some low 11 second runs!

crazy2sin · 06-21-2010, 10:21 AM

Nice runs, what were your 60fts? 2.0+?

PAFirefighter11 · 06-21-2010, 10:36 AM

Thanks man. My best 60' was a 1.997.

crazy2sin · 06-21-2010, 01:12 PM

Nice that was my biggest hurdle to get over when I first started dragging the vrod, now my best is a 1.697. Hopefullty this fall I can get some 1.500s and hit 10s

PAFirefighter11 · 06-21-2010, 04:34 PM

Yah man, the one vid where I hooked GOOD, I am sure I would've had a rather low 60', but I wasn't leaned forward enough! Gonna take a few more times down there - we just gotta keep practicing.

AMF Racing · 06-21-2010, 09:54 PM

get a $20 front fork strap. it cut a solid .2 tenths off my 60's. nice vids man and clean bike.

boostedfury · 06-21-2010, 11:59 PM

thats soo sick dude. I bet the wheelie scared you a tad haha

Vr-4-Life · 06-22-2010, 11:36 AM

not bad... i'm too scared to launch my bike haha I dont know what to expect.

cupofnoodles · 06-22-2010, 10:36 PM

not to bad just need some work on that launching lol

PAFirefighter11 · 06-23-2010, 10:18 AM

Thanks guys. The wheelie was fun, but didn't help my time of course. I can launch all day on the road but the second I get to the track I froze up. I talked to a pro bike drag racer and he gave me a ton of tips. I'll try them next time I get to Cecil.

06-21-2010, 10:21 AM	#2
crazy2sin Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Member #1329 My Ride: 06 sportster 883/1200, 09vrod night rod special iTrader: (0)	Nice runs, what were your 60fts? 2.0+? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-21-2010, 01:12 PM	#4
crazy2sin Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Member #1329 My Ride: 06 sportster 883/1200, 09vrod night rod special iTrader: (0)	Nice that was my biggest hurdle to get over when I first started dragging the vrod, now my best is a 1.697. Hopefullty this fall I can get some 1.500s and hit 10s __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-21-2010, 09:54 PM	#6
AMF Racing Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey Member #323 iTrader: (2)	get a $20 front fork strap. it cut a solid .2 tenths off my 60's. nice vids man and clean bike. __________________ CARS-------------------------------BIKES 02 CIVIC SI----------------------- 03 VTR1000 89 XJ--------------------------------79 GS1000 09 PILOT

06-21-2010, 11:59 PM	#7
boostedfury Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Secane, PA Member #1389 My Ride: 99 Z51 Corvette & 2003 Explorer XLT iTrader: (2)	thats soo sick dude. I bet the wheelie scared you a tad haha __________________ Dante's 2005 SRT 4 New Best: 13.10 @110.84mph-11/21/09 ATCO Best Trap: 115.07 mph-11/6/09 Cecil To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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