How to launch off the line

Blue Angel · 07-24-2008, 09:36 PM

I'm a big drag race fan and have had several hot rods. Some ran in the 11's others in the 13's. I've been riding bikes for a while but have always wanted to drag one. I've got a '07 Busa with a Power commander, ATRE, Air Filter, Air Box mod, Custom shorties, -1 in the front sprocket and it's been custom mapped. It's a very strong bike and is killer at every gear. But I'm just not sure how to launch it! Any advice?

bluegsxr02 · 07-25-2008, 10:49 AM

i usually have the bike rev'd up to about 8k and then when time to go i start to slip the clutch out.

Blue Angel · 07-25-2008, 12:00 PM

about what distance would you say the clutch is fully engaged? 60 ft?

bluegsxr02 · 07-25-2008, 02:14 PM

umm yea i would say around that area...is ur bike lowered at all?

Blue Angel · 07-25-2008, 09:21 PM

No. The suspension is all stock. I really hate to alter it too much, because I also love the twisties. I think I'll do prett good once I figure out how to launch without making a butt out of myself.

bluegsxr02 · 07-26-2008, 12:52 PM

yea the only thing ur really got to worry about is keeping that wheel down..cause if u let out the clutch to fast its goin to come up