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

BLK · 07-08-2009, 11:28 PM

I will probably be running my bike in a few weeks too. Have tons of drag racing experience in cars but none on bikes. I dont really want to slip the clutch. Is that bad on the clutch? I know you wont have as good of a time if you just limp it out like you would on the street driving normal but getting on it hard after the clutch it out. But what do you think of this technique?

TheMaximaGirl · 07-16-2009, 10:38 AM

I know they are difficult to launch. I race with a few Busa's and they struggle here and there. I ride a 600 and pull 1.68-1.7 60 foots with a strap. I launch at 10-12K depending on the track. I've never heard of liter bikes launching at that rpm. One of the main guys I race with has a ZX10 he lanuches at 5 or 6 and he does REALLY well. Clean launch, good 60 foot and great e/t.

Good luck getting the Busa down.

BLK · 08-17-2009, 10:59 PM

Wow I wish I could launch that high. No way in hell my local track would hold that. I slip it from 8k or so and manage 2.0-2.1 60s.