What to expect.. 954RR first drag

SAHTT · 11-06-2006, 08:05 PM

I started racing motorcycles not too long ago. I ran my 2k1 suzuki bandit 1200cc. It's good for low 11's with a professional rider, I ran it for high 11's at 120mph but it needed a new rear and I took it really easy, didn't go WOT until 2nd gear and didn't even launch, my 60 fts were 2.1's/2.2's.

Well I picked up an 02 954RR last week. A few friends are running their cars this wednesday and I figured this would be a good chance to get used to the power in a safe environment.

This thing is a complete beast compared to my bandit, mostly because it's over 100lbs lighter and has 25hp more. It has a decent rear tire.

I'm considering going all out this time, water burnout, launching it, etc., going for high 10's at least. I just wanted to see if anyone had any tips as to what to watch out for. I know the front end will come up if I make any mistakes. I'm going to take it real slow, but should I able to go WOT in 1st with a full tank of gas and leaning over the tank as much as I can?

ZXLNT · 11-07-2006, 06:11 AM

Stay OUT OF THE WATER. You wont need it with a street tire. Besides the tire keep water in the tread grooves, then drip down on the line when you stage and put water on the track. Drive around the water..

Work the clutch to keep the front end down. It will take practice, but you seem to have the basics down on what to do allready..

Powder · 11-07-2006, 11:42 AM

You'll be on your ass if you try WOT in 1st. Just slip the clutch a lot without bogging the motor. I ran 10.5 when my 954 was bone-stock.

SAHTT · 11-11-2006, 01:26 PM

Yeah I'm hoping for 10's without taking too many chances. I messed around yesterday to see the limit for 1st gear throttle, after 1/4 throttle if you aren't over the tank and rolling on it gently, it comes up really easy, forget WOT

BrandonsGSXR · 11-12-2006, 06:06 AM

A friend of mine runs 10.8-10.9 bone stock, doing a wheelie most of the track.

Arnezie · 11-12-2006, 07:42 PM

I Drive around the water then back into it and then push back out, just so my tire has a little water on it that way it seems to smoke much better and spin quicker. As far as wheelies I run low 11s hi 10s w/ my R1 all stock and I only somtimes bring up the front 2-4 inches shifting from 2nd to 3rd.

SAHTT · 11-17-2006, 12:26 AM

How much of a difference traction wise can I expect in the cold? My friends driving their cars are only going on cold nights so they can expect an improvement. More power isn't an issue for me, it's traction. I know even after 30 mins of riding if it's below 50 or so my rear doesn't grip worth a $hit.

Colin · 12-24-2006, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SAHTT

How much of a difference traction wise can I expect in the cold? My friends driving their cars are only going on cold nights so they can expect an improvement. More power isn't an issue for me, it's traction. I know even after 30 mins of riding if it's below 50 or so my rear doesn't grip worth a $hit.

Cars like cold air because it is more dense, hence more oxygen. Makes for better performance. However, cold air means cold asphalt which means less traction. For a bike that's going to hurt. Most cars have a much easier time putting their power to the ground than bikes. Plus, if you spin in a car you don't have to worry about ending up on your ass like you would on a bike.

Stay out of the water and a colder track is going to be slicker.

DraggedOutRR · 01-12-2007, 03:49 PM

DO NOT GO THROUGH THE WATER. (unless u have slicks). It is a fine line letting out the cluch as fast a passable and giving it as much gass as you can with out fliping.. I 60' @1.64 but am lowered 3" stock @ 1.69. Try not to go over it takes a lot of practice..