Anyone keen for Sydney drags Wednesday night?

Decided to give my totally stock bike a few runs at Sydney Dragway thid Wednesday night 30.7.14
Haven't been on a bike before, should be a bit of fun.
Anyone else keen to go?

I'd be interested in how you went.
I'd be dropping the rear pressure 10psi
Good luck and let us know.

you don't reckon there would be any ill effects dropping the rear pressure?
I wouldn't have a clue with bikes on a sticky drag strip

V17R wrote:you don't reckon there would be any ill effects dropping the rear pressure?
I wouldn't have a clue with bikes on a sticky drag strip

Just give you more bight at launch thats all.
Cameron dragged his a few times I think. I wonder what he did with his pressure.
He only weighs 55kg or something like that

do you remember how he went

V17R wrote:do you remember how he went

Straight

Sorry mate no I dont.

There probably are some posts here about it though. Do a WSID or similar search.

Paul likes going to the Drags.  Hang on. No, I got that wrong .  He likes to dress in Drag.  That's it.    Sorry.

If there was a medal for " Worlds most predictable post ". Ladies and gentlemen, your gold medalist, representing MacLeay Island...................    

Hammy wrote:Paul likes going to the Drags.  Hang on. No, I got that wrong .  He likes to dress in Drag.  That's it.     Sorry.

I have been told I look quite " Racy " at times , does that count as well ?    



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When you get to the track, try and get there a bit earlier and ask around for a big hairy fella by the name of Mick, who also just happens to be one of the track commentary team. He is one of the parties responsible for organising the highly succesfull bike only nights and a very passionate motorcycle drag racer. He may be able to give you a few pointers before you start.

He also happens to be my older brother.

Enjoy and have fun.

Unclescum wrote:When you get to the track, try and get there a bit earlier and ask around for a big hairy fella by the name of Mick, who also just happens to be one of the track commentary team. He is one of the parties responsible for organising the highly succesfull bike only nights and a very passionate motorcycle drag racer. He may be able to give you a few pointers before you start.

He also happens to be my older brother.

Enjoy and have fun.

no worries, if I see him Ill have a chat

i had my tyre pressures at about 36 front 38 rear. no need to drop them unless you are getting wheel spin. Letting them down just increased drag. Start high, and let em down only if you are wheel spinning off the line. 
I ended up running 11.4 the last time i went out there. 
AND i am 65kg thanks.

Cameron wrote:AND i am 65kg thanks.

Sorry Boss

got 4 runs last night,was a lot harder than it looks
ended up 12.35secs @114.39mph (184 K/PH)
60' 2.14 secs
I left pressures standard. It is very hard to get off the line quickly and onto full throttle asap, for me anyway
Will definitely be back in soon, there were lots of Suzuki's but only one lone Bandit
If you haven't been you should give it a crack, you wont hurt the bike or bank balance and is a lot of fun.

Thats a respectable top speed.
I'd imaging the hardest part of a Bandit launch is the very short first gear. By the time you have your feet settled you would be looking for second.

I'm sure with more practice it will drop a couple of tenths, was changing into 4th just before the line

I've never done the drag scene but it sounds ike it was a whole lot of fun.
What did you need and what class were you in? full leathers? type of gloves? etcdoes the bike need to be inspected for safety before the race?

there was no class its just street bikes having a bit of fun 

they just check your helmet for AS1698 very quick look at the tyres and your good to go, thats it, and if your not sure of any procedures there's plenty of fellow riders to help you out
from the Sydeny Dragway site below............ 

Important items for competitors to bring - BIKES:

• Current drivers licence (or proof you have held a licence)
  
  
• An Approved Helmet - See Approved Helmets Here
  
  
• Leather or purpose made riding jacket
  
  
• Long pants
  
  
• Full Leather Gloves
  
  
• Enclosed shoes - preferably boots covering the ankle
  
  
• Under 18 competitors must be accompanied by Parent or Legal Guardian to sign the necessary document.
  
  

Note:Bikes quicker than 10:00 seconds in the Quarter Mile require Full Leathers, Full Leather Boots and Full ANDRA Licence