Interesting Tail rear end on this K8

[Tybalt]

:surprise:

[Geriatricintraining]

It's certainly different

[WARputer]

Wow ! I wonder what the purpose is ......there's got to be some kind of reasoning behind it :umm:

[Got-Busa?]

It's got to be a photochop, if not I just threw up all over my monitor... :(

[SteveO]

I hope it goes fast, because it sure won't win any beauty contests.

[Phoenix'08]

Not my cup of tea.:confused:

[adamnflorida]

I hope it goes fast, because it sure won't win any beauty contests.
:rofl: ain't that the truth :oh yeah:

[1WildTurkey]

:puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke:

[Motorcycle Mall]

Wow ! I wonder what the purpose is ......there's got to be some kind of reasoning behind it :umm:

In most classes the rules stipulate that the fender "Must" clear past the Rear Axle as it states in the "ProStar" Rules. Looks like he was just trying to make the Tail section look proportionate to the rest of the bike. If the Tail was as short as the Bike in the Far lane of that Photo it would probably look worse. IMO.

Here's the excerpt of the rules from "ProStar" :

4.2.5.7 BODY

4.2.5.7.1 BODY
All main body parts, including tail sections and seat, must have stock appearance and shape, (i.e., no one piece bodies or tank shell, unless originally equipped). Tail section or rear fender must extend past the rear axle. Alterations of gas tanks are limited to sloping at rear of tank; brand name must appear on both sides of bike. Replacement parts are permitted, but must retain the shape of the stock parts they replace. Altering of stock body shapes must be approved by AMA Dragbike. (See Body, 2.7 (http://www.busanation.com/forum/Section_2.htm#2.7.1_BODIES): 1 & 2). To allow access to nitrous bottle, all nitrous bikes must have thumb (butterfly) body fasteners on any aftermarket body pieces that cover bottle to allow removal of panel or section by hand without the use of tools.

FUEL TANKS: Aftermarket fuel tanks are limited to AMA Dragbike approved manufacturer and part numbers only. In order for a tank to be legal, it must be commercially available, at a fair market price, to anyone desiring to purchase one. Manufacturer or distributor must be able to maintain availability at all times, and must be able to make delivery within 30 days of order. Manufacturer or distributor has the right to demand full pre-payment, including any shipping charges, before considering an order to be completed.

CURRENTLY APPROVED AFTERMARKET TANKS:
Catalyst Racing Composites:

BUSOTK99
BUPSTK99
ZX14PSTK06 Velocity Racing

Pro Street Tank ALCOHOL TANKS: Due to fuel incompatibility problems with alcohol, any entrant using alcohol as a fuel may use a fuel tank with an aluminum or steel inner structure as a fuel holding tank. Tanks must have an accessible fuel filler cap in a similar location to the approved tanks. The outer shell of the tank must be identical in shape and appearance to the currently approved fuel tanks. Companies manufacturing approved tanks must also be able to deliver the outer tank shell within 60 days of completion of order placement, at fair market price, to any competitor desiring to construct such a tank. Part numbers will need to be determined and submitted to AMA Dragbike at that time.

Companies desiring to produce production tanks for this application may submit tank designs for approval. Individual competitors may construct their own tanks using an approved outer shell, but design must be approved by AMA Tech prior to use. For further questions or inquiries, contact AMA Dragbike technical department.

TAIL SECTIONS: Seat location will be determined by a minimum distance of 29.5-inches measured from the centerline of the steering stem to the back of the seat, including padding, at the bottom most point measured at a 90 degree angle to the ground. Approval of all parts will be limited to 30-days prior to an event. Photos of parts installed on the exact bike must be submitted for approval.

[sdbusa]

Ugly

[jzbusa]

Thats just wrong

[dharp65]

Yuck!

[Draco1340]

Is this the tail that was recently released by Catalyst Racing Composites. I was seriously considering buying the catalyst tail, but it looks like the tail hasn't been blended into the hump very well at all? Perhaps it is someone else's tail section. If you know please advise.

The reason for the tail is so that you can stretch and lower and not smash the tail light.

[Tybalt]

Is this the tail that was recently released by Catalyst Racing Composites. I was seriously considering buying the catalyst tail, but it looks like the tail hasn't been blended into the hump very well at all? Perhaps it is someone else's tail section. If you know please advise.

The reason for the tail is so that you can stretch and lower and not smash the tail light.

YES it is CATALYST TAIL

[LeeY8s]

YES it is CATALYST TAIL


the tail you just pictured is a catalyst. i dont know that the original one is though. compare the pictures. they are very different

[Busa_Grenaa]

Ugly

You took the word out of my mouth, UGLY

[Draco1340]

Guys at the track refer to this tail section as the J-Lo bike. Do you think this bike makes my ass look too big?

[Tybalt]

Guys at the track refer to this tail section as the J-Lo bike. Do you think this bike makes my ass look too big?

I'd hit it:oh yeah:

[MurdaOne]

http://i36.tinypic.com/29lfv5i.jpg

[Draco1340]

Now that I got it painted the catalyst tail is really growing on me. Plus you can run is fully slammed with tons of clearance.
http://www.peterson-web.com/Cobra/images/bike/NED080308001small.jpg

[Zmydust]

Looks fine after the paint

[Tybalt]

Looks fine after the paint

:cheers: welcome

[XIIIR]

It's got to be a photochop, if not I just threw up all over my monitor... :(


i felt the same way.