Tips on running the quarter mile?

[AngelGrinder]

As the title says, I'm most likely going to Santa Pod in 2 weeks on the Saturday and just doing as many runs as I can, just to practice getting off the lights and accelerating as best as possible...

Anyone got any advice on the best way to do it?

To start, I hold revs just above powerband then launch using clutch, when clutch is fully out, then roll on more power?

Clutchless shift just before rev limiter?

All advice and tips welcome!
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Currently Riding - 2002 Aprilia RSV1000 Mille

[Kickstart]

Hi

Take it easy. The surface there will be very grippy.

On a 125 I would rev the nuts off it and abuse the clutch like hell. On a larger bike I would use far less revs (1200 Bandit I was starting at around 5k, and being fairly gentle with the clutch, and not really winding on much until the clutch was fully out).

All the best

Keith
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[McGee]

Remember.

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[AngelGrinder]

[AngelGrinder]

[Kickstart]

Hi

Work up to it.

Bandit power is at high revs, although it has plenty in the mid range. Also has a VERY long travel throttle (40mm slide carbs) so takes a while to get on to full throttle.

Get it wrong and this happens:-

https://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h211/f15h456/My%20bandit%2012/IMG_5959.jpg

https://www.eurodragster.com/live/2008fastshow/pic09.htm

(Old Skool Suzuki member at the Pod 2 weeks ago).

All the best

Keith
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Traxpics, track day and racing photographs - Bimota Forum - Bike performance / thrust graphs for choosing gearing

[AngelGrinder]

[Kickstart]

Hi

Full sequence here:-

https://peterdonaldson5305.fotopic.net/p48930538.html

All the best

Keith
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Traxpics, track day and racing photographs - Bimota Forum - Bike performance / thrust graphs for choosing gearing

[ZRX61]

Lower the pressure in the rear tyre & strap the front end.

[McGee]

[chris-red]

Depending on how fit you are you could probably sprint it, I suggest comfortable running shoes and a high carb meal a few hours before.


Dont forget to stretch,


*waits for someone not to get it*
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You gotta love this picture

https://peterdonaldson5305.fotopic.net/p48930549.html
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That sequence of pictures had me laughing my arse off
You can see the rider's face as the sequence goes on...'oh shit.....oh shit!.....ahhh SHIT!'



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