Kevin,
No word from Our Racers Lately!Whens the Next race or at least testing? ;)

Might head up to 'da Grove tonight with the 'Rod...

In the meantime, here are some pics from my last Blackhawk weekend!
We're heading back out there on Friday. WOOHOO!!!

KAZ
MADE THREE RUNS LAST FRIDAY 11.27 121.59,GOT TREE'D IN THE
FIRST ROUND,BROUGHT IT BACK SUNDAY WITH CHAIN 10.60 120.00
MADE TO THE FINALS MISSED A SHIFT AND GOT NOS'D. TWO RUNS
WOULD OF BEEN 10.50'S BUT GOT OUT OF IT TO WIN.
TESTING FRIDAY,RACING SAT. AND SUN. :dance:

Kaz,
I'll be up your way for the 500 mile Vegas-to-Reno desert race late in June. I'll arrive probably Thursday June 24 late morning, and stay the night someplace in Vegas. The race starts very early Friday morning, I think somewhere out around Pahrump. We expect to be on the bike for 14 to 16 hours non-stop except for 2 or 3 gas pit stops. This race will be a real good test of just how rugged the V-Rod motor really is in nasty conditions. Can you turn on the outdoor air conditioning NOW so we'll be cool out there on the sun baked course in late June!
Scott

Scott, you guys are just CRAZY! GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!

Wow Looks Like you have all been Busy! :cool: Keeps us all posted. Since My Girls are Broken I will Race Through You All! :thumb:

Cool! That should bring down the times :) :)

I have been as busy as a one armed paper hanger and running all over the country when my flights are not delayed...... But, I have run two races - finished tied for third in one and tied for forth in the other - treed on both.... in second in the points at the moment - one point behind a zx12 with an old hand and 8 time motorcycle class champion... so keeping my head above water for the time. Rick, did you go from a 28 tooth to the 22/68 setup - I am going to order a 66 tooth today - geared for 117mph in 5th and 90 in third(for eigth mile) @ 9,000 RPM - I need to figure out how to hook up the race tuner - then I will push the rev limiter to 10,000 from current 9,400 - will move shift light from 8,625 to 8875 which is as far as the dyna shift minder will let it go. This will give me 10% head room on top speed. Was your improvement in time just from the gearing? Are those numbers on your big bore(zippers)? Were you riding or red light pete? BTW - my son has arrived home from college and has agreed to help with the site so progress should be forth coming.
Kevin

Kevin,
Sam's working on a 26t-27t Pulleys also! :diablo: I'm 23/64 and have Gone 10.83 on the Motor.Granted I'm a LITTLE LITE-R Then You :stilpoke: ,but that Genetics! :diablo: ;)

Kaz,
Took runner-up at the Fun Drags last night. 16 bike field, Ist round stretched Busa broke out running me down, 2nd round another Busa, MOV .004, that was sweet, 3rd round a Gixxer red lighted, protested said he didn't move and wanted a rerun, I was considering it when another guys wife comes up has it all on her video camera we all look and he DID move. Got lighted in the final, put the big runner-up mug in my back pack and rode home.

Kaz,
Took runner-up at the Fun Drags last night. 16 bike field, Ist round stretched Busa broke out running me down, 2nd round another Busa, MOV .004, that was sweet, 3rd round a Gixxer red lighted, protested said he didn't move and wanted a rerun, I was considering it when another guys wife comes up has it all on her video camera we all look and he DID move. Got lighted in the final, put the big runner-up mug in my back pack and rode home.
Very Nice Report On Your KILLS! :thumb: Runner Up this Time.You'll be The Man Next Time!How about some Pics?Anyone else? :kaz:

Wow Looks Like you have all been Busy! :cool: Keeps us all posted. Since My Girls are Broken I will Race Through You All! :thumb:

I know the turbo bike idn't ready, but whats wrong with the other? Is that the one you were rebuilding last year? :wazzup:

Rick - any news on the 26 tooth? Kaz - when will Sam be have a 26 or 27 tooth ready - I NEED lower gearing.... I am still heavier than you although I have lost 25 lbs....but probably put 10 on the bike - damn shifter....... Leadfoot - keep up the good work - we need to post some wins.....
Kevin

Kim, those photos are AWESOME! Did you post them in the photogallery?

I like them too..... AND SO KB - did you go out to play at the strip last night????
KSP

I didn't make it to the strip last night... too many preparations for the weekend. I need a wife or something, darn it! Someone to do the laundry, grocery shopping, take the dog to the kennel... LOLOL!!!

John took the Sportster up there... he and Carl made it to the 3rd round of eliminations. Guess there were 23 bikes running in the money class, and only a handful in the trophy class ($%#$%#@%*%$ wish I had been there!!!) I was pretty much asleep by the time he came home, so I haven't gotten the full "download" yet on their night. Guess there was a guy up there racing a stretched Firebolt - now THAT would have been something to see!

I'm a little shy 'bout throwing up my Tiller pics cuz they're pretty far off-topic for this forum (being a Suzuki and whatnot). But if it's okay with you guys, I'd love to share!

I know the turbo bike idn't ready, but whats wrong with the other? Is that the one you were rebuilding last year? :wazzup:
Yes She had a Blown Head Gasget for awhile .Sam has been To Busy doing my other Bike to Fix this one.It still runs pretty good,but is really Leaking Oil Bad\Now!I wanted to wait till after my Photo shoot so once the Turbo Bikes Finished we Will Do The Big Bore,Turbo and Nos on that Bike! :twisted: Sam has the Parts at the Machinist as we speak so who knows Now how long?25 Pounds is a Couple .10'ths way to go! :plause:

Kim - I don't see any problem on posting your racing pics here!!! You ARE a member, y'know, and we're PROUD OF YOU!

not racing the motor type, but I enjoy seeing you all do it, and hats off to you. I personally would love to see any race pics you have. I dont think we are bike snobs here ;)

I like the pics.... keep them coming is my point of view - and if anyone thinks you should be doing that kneedraggin stuff on your VROD them invite to spend a weekend with you so that can show you how it is done...:)
KSP

How fast do you gon on that thing anyway?

Aw, shux... now I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy-like! Yanno, each of you is welcome to come out for an event if we're ever in your area. Admission to a race day gets you full access to the entire paddock area... and there is usually no charge to spectate on the practice "track days".

Speed? Hmmm... depends a lot on the track and which corner... we measure it more in minutes/seconds rather than mph. I know the front straight at Blackhawk is good for about 140-150 mph... you can also get ungodly fast at "bigger" tracks like Road America (180 +/-) and Brainerd Int'l. Raceway (with it's mile-long front straight)...

Blackhawk (my home track) is a 1.95 mile course. Track record on a bike is 1:09... set by Larry Denning on an R1 last summer. Most of our top riders are doing :11-:13. I'm a good 12-15 seconds off of that pace (at best, I'm a "mid-pack" amateur)... what's nice is, there are folks at all different levels in the same race - there's always someone to chase (or be chased by).

KB - What kind of times does John turn on the SPortster - I just started my two sons racing - a 03 sporster...
Kaz I talked to Sam - and as you said he is getting some 26 tooth sprockets made up - so I told him to put me on the list. I do like that guy - always enjoy talking to him - you need to get terry to join this board - it sounds like he is going to have quite the year.... he is in second place thus far. Kevin

The Sporty runs pretty consistently in the high 10's... it's an 89 that has had some minor "tweeking" (it was built to be legal in the AMRA's M/XL class back in the early '90's and I think the ex may have had a championship on it). After my ex-husband stopped running it, it sat in crates in the BF's basement for several years... he dug it out, put it together and I think the only thing that's been done to it since is a little "freshen-up" and paint.

That would be fast...KSP

KB - What kind of times does John turn on the SPortster - I just started my two sons racing - a 03 sporster...
Kaz I talked to Sam - and as you said he is getting some 26 tooth sprockets made up - so I told him to put me on the list. I do like that guy - always enjoy talking to him - you need to get terry to join this board - it sounds like he is going to have quite the year.... he is in second place thus far. Kevin
I told Terry but he said he's Not much of a Chatter! :confused: He's been to the site. :sinister: I will ask him again! ;)

Tell him that he will be a star - he is in contention.... KB are you going to run in Western PA - I have never actually been to a kneedraggers ball before - it might be entertaining.
KSP

I was hoping we would go to BeaverRun this year, but the closest we'll be is Grattan Raceway, near Grand Rapids, MI. Doing a couple track days there next weekend, then participating in an endurance race on June 12. We'll be back there again later in the season for at least one more track day weekend.

Grattan is a pretty good track from the spectator perspective... standing in the paddock you can see most of the back half of the track. It's not the easiest sport to watch "live", which might partially explain why roadracing is so unknown compared to other motorsports.

"Kneedraggers ball"... sounds like a party that must be thrown this winter!

You always have a creative imagination KB - what is the word on Beaver Run - is it supposed to be a good track? I read a few articles but never been out there - although if they have a one mike straight away I would go......KSP

WELL A LONG WEEKEND,6 FREAKIN RUNS NO ROUNDS WON.
BEST RUN WAS 10.28 @ 128.68 M.P.H.WORST WAS A 11.45
@ 118 M.P.H. MISSED SHIFTS,SHIFT LIGHT PROBLEM,ECT.
THATS WHY IT'S CALLED DRAG RACING.MOST OF THE TIME
IT'S A DRAG! :hmm:

I red lit first round @ .494 after a .507 and .517 in time trials. Ran my best 11.59 @ 114.89 at Friday night street wars - broke out in semis of gamblers race chasing a 15 second cage. dialed 11.64 figuring that I would roll off once I ran him down - we both broke out - I crossed finish line .002 before him but he had me by .008 on the tree therefore double breakout and him by less me on the trailer for the night. Ran a VROD in first round - I was dialed at 11.68 - other at 11.69 - I had the tree by .1 then bounced the rev limiter between 1st and 2nd and that was all she wrote - he pulled ahead and there was nothing I could do to catch up - it can be a drag.... started using the electric shift - had it jump out of second twice - I didn't like that, any suggestions..... current plan to clutch shift 1 to 2 until setup can be refined.... pushed the turn signal by mistake in one time trial - damn thing didn't shift at all on that run.....confused but working on it....KSP

I red lit first round @ .494 after a .507 and .517 in time trials. Ran my best 11.59 @ 114.89 at Friday night street wars - broke out in semis of gamblers race chasing a 15 second cage. dialed 11.64 figuring that I would roll off once I ran him down - we both broke out - I crossed finish line .002 before him but he had me by .008 on the tree therefore double breakout and him by less me on the trailer for the night. Ran a VROD in first round - I was dialed at 11.68 - other at 11.69 - I had the tree by .1 then bounced the rev limiter between 1st and 2nd and that was all she wrote - he pulled ahead and there was nothing I could do to catch up - it can be a drag.... started using the electric shift - had it jump out of second twice - I didn't like that, any suggestions..... current plan to clutch shift 1 to 2 until setup can be refined.... pushed the turn signal by mistake in one time trial - damn thing didn't shift at all on that run.....confused but working on it....KSP
Kevin,
You Thick Headed Racer!Why do you think ALL THE FAST GUY'S HAVE AIR? :whack: :stilpoke: :bash: :slap: :banghead:

Stubborn Irishman I am my friend - you do not have to rub it in - it looks better and no air hassles - I just haven't perfected my setup - but I did get that 850lb frieght train down there in 11.59 with belt gearing..... new world heavy weight record :) KSP

Meanwhile Rick - 10.2s whoa! stock Busa ZX territory - your gona have to share your secrets.....congrats

Rick - what gearing are you running on the 10.28 (22/64?)- that is one hell of an ET for that top speed - he must be launching like a missile - I am assuming this is fast Pete going at it - Low 1.5 60s?

Rick - what gearing are you running on the 10.28 (22/64?)- that is one hell of an ET for that top speed - he must be launching like a missile - I am assuming this is fast Pete going at it - Low 1.5 60s?
Actually I went 10.06@128.7,but my 60ft was 1.40! :diablo: I'm Not Rubbing it in I'm giving you Tuff Love! :spank: :spank: :spank:

But remember I'm still running - your program hurts just thinking about it - but you do run the limits and you will set records when it comes together - I can't compete - but there must be a turtle and hare story in here somewhere....Kevin

Rick - what gearing are you running on the 10.28 (22/64?)- that is one hell of an ET for that top speed - he must be launching like a missile - I am assuming this is fast Pete going at it - Low 1.5 60s?
YOU WOULD BE CORRECT IT WAS FAST PETE, 22/62 WIEGHED HIM AND THE
BIKE,755 LBS.= 138 RWHP.GOT CAMS TO MATCH HEAD FLOW,INSTALLING
TOMM.I'LL POST RESULTS.STILL WAITING ON HEADS FOR THE STROKER. :plause:

Rick - What were the 60' times?
Kevin

Rick - What were the 60' times?
Kevin
1.507,1.562,1.548,1.500,1.548,1.762.

Hey Kim i seen the rest of the pictures in the Cycle angels section, i did not post a response for obvious reasons, but awesome !

1.507,1.562,1.548,1.500,1.548,1.762.
Is that with a Slick? :wazzup:

I think he is on street tires - pretty impressive 60's - Rick is Pete launching at 6,000 RPM and rolling on whilst dropping the clutch - that was for our british friends...
Impressive runs on 135HP @ 750lbs..... and what happened with the 1.762 - forget that he was racing - of course that is better than my best I think . Oh to be skinny - but just remember - fat boys rule :) and Shawn - I am curious - what were the obvious reasons?
Kevin

kev , men are not allowed to speak in the girls section...you know how they get some times...heh

Oh, I am the slow kid I guess - wasn't aware of the section...KSP

anyone Run this weekend? ;)

Hey Kim i seen the rest of the pictures in the Cycle angels section, i did not post a response for obvious reasons, but awesome !
LOL "Stalker"! On how many forums have you found me? :rofl:

J/K

Jack Beaudry at www.sliderphoto.com has ALL of my pics... click on "motorcycles", then "CCS, then look for #507 under each event ;)

I had good weekend - took the money, and moved into first place in the points - went to the finals for the IHRA Iron man - fell asllep at the tree (it was late) and lost by .06 to the top class cage that was playing in the 9s. Thanks Rick for the tips on shifter setup.
Kevin

Oh - I also banged the rev limiter in the iron man finals - that was helpful. Beat my son in first round of the motorcyle class, then a few tough Kaw drag bikres, Busa in the semis and 929 in the finals.KSP

Oh - I also banged the rev limiter in the iron man finals - that was helpful. Beat my son in first round of the motorcyle class, then a few tough Kaw drag bikres, Busa in the semis and 929 in the finals.KSP
Way to Go Stud!
Just talked with Jamie they had a Bad weekend with clutch! :banghead:

I was wandering what happened - I looked at results late last night and saw that they did not make the finals.
KSP

... I need to figure out how to hook up the race tuner - then I will push the rev limiter to 10,000 from current 9,400 - ...
Kevin
What do you mean Kevin?
I'd be very proud to be of any help if I could.

What do you mean Kevin?
I'd be very proud to be of any help if I could.
i COULD uSE SOME OF yOUR hELP dOC! :sinister: Seriously PM when you have a Minute! :thumb: