New to racing

[Bassnutt]

I have the bug now that i went to the drags last friday night. Is there classes were stock bikes run against stock bikes and 600cc run against 600cc or is it a all open? How does it work since i know very little about it?

[98Bandit]

Mokan I think is the only place that has actual motorcycle drags. I think they have several classes. As far as friday nights, it's just test n tune so you'll get stuck next to anybody. I think Wes at Ozark is going to have a motorcycle race, but I'm not sure. :D

[Justen]

Yeah, but even the motorcycle drags I've been to at MoKan aren't something like 600 vs 600. The best way to see how you are doing is pick out someone that is running a bike the same size are yours and get in some practice. On your Gix6, ask Nate what he's running, and then you have something to shoot for (make you feel inferior).

[silvrr600]

Usually someone will just ask or you can ask someone with another 600 to run against you. Its fun to run against some of the slow 1000's too when your on a 600.

[silvrr600]

BTW come out this Friday there should be a good gathering. I plan on making it out there and Ill run against ya. I think there is a post up in the events section.

[cutiepie]

http://www.swmosportbikes.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18558

This will be the first time I have ran the drag so if you want to feel good run against me since I will still be sitting at the start line while your crossing the finish line....lmao ;)

[Bassnutt]

I`ll be there friday.
I just talked with wes out at OIR, He said that he would run brackets for bikes next season, plus one or two all bike events. i guess they used to do it but it got to were not many bikes would show up.

[9sec600]

Yeah, but even the motorcycle drags I've been to at MoKan aren't something like 600 vs 600. The best way to see how you are doing is pick out someone that is running a bike the same size are yours and get in some practice. On your Gix6, ask Nate what he's running, and then you have something to shoot for (make you feel inferior).

justen....is 10.21 good enough for ya?? ;)

[JPwheelie]

Can roadracers practice starts? I dont care about time in quarter... just want to practice launches. :)

JP. :)

[9sec600]

Can roadracers practice starts? I dont care about time in quarter... just want to practice launches. :)

JP. :)

i dont see why not..its better there than launching on battlefield and national when the light turns green!!! (not that you would do that :rolleyes:)

[JPwheelie]

i dont see why not..its better there than launching on battlefield and national when the light turns green!!! (not that you would do that :rolleyes:)

Nope. I think It has been over a year since I have ridden on the street. :) either in another country or the bike is prepped for track. :)

JP. :)

[9sec600]

Nope. I think It has been over a year since I have ridden on the street. :) either in another country or the bike is prepped for track. :)

JP. :)

its alot safer that way huh?

[JPwheelie]

its alot safer that way huh?

Yep, even when you crash into a wall at Gateway over a 100mph. :)

I will ride the street again of coarse. I have been riding for a long time and many miles under my belt.

I am just focused on the twilight of my racing career since next year I will be 40.

:)

JP. :)

[silvrr600]

justen....is 10.21 good enough for ya?? ;)

Damn. I thought my 11.2's were decent for a 600 but is seems I have some time to drop. People have talked about breaking into the 10's on a 600RR but they are all 130 lb.

[9sec600]

Damn. I thought my 11.2's were decent for a 600 but is seems I have some time to drop. People have talked about breaking into the 10's on a 600RR but they are all 130 lb.

im disappointed cause it hasnt went high 9's yet but i wont have the chance this year...the bike is gone getting "some work":D

[Bassnutt]

http://www.swmosportbikes.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18558

This will be the first time I have ran the drag so if you want to feel good run against me since I will still be sitting at the start line while your crossing the finish line....lmao ;)

I was so nervouse the first time. Just take it easy the first time.

[cutiepie]

I was so nervouse the first time. Just take it easy the first time.

Yeah I have been out there several times but always just to watch b/c I have been too nervous to take my own....lol

Thanks for the advice and I will for sure take it easy because I am a big fan of popping my clutch and I know I do not want to look at the sky at the drags....lmao ;)

[silvrr600]

im disappointed cause it hasnt went high 9's yet but i wont have the chance this year...the bike is gone getting "some work":D

Ok, now i feel really slow

[9sec600]

Ok, now i feel really slow

but u know adam if i went riding twisties u would make me feel slow!!!

we all build bikes for different reason and ride for different reason...i just have a goal of putting a 600 in the 9's...oh well gotta wait til next year to see!!