I was rained out, but got a run in on my K8 Hayabusa

[Tybalt]

I just got back, the event was rained out both days, i did get the busa off the trailer for 1 run, i ran 10.0 flat, 140 mph, foot shifting, never been on this busa before , i went out quick to get a run before the down pour came, after i came back , droped rear air psi to 25 lbs(street tire) set the k8 shift light for 10.500 rpms, went to go back , but then the RAIN came and didnt stop for 2 days, event has been moved to Sept 7th, @ least i have an idea @ where i was at and where to improve and get that bike into 9,s, im just disapointed with 10.0 flat, but like i said , i got 1 run and my 1st time out on the drag strip in years, im 200lbs, 6ft so, i think i can only get better from 10.0, , i will get a chance to play with gearing 17/45 and get a Shinko on the rear, i like foot shifting but i will look into a shifter. Let the flaming commence

[justabusagirl]

I just got back, the event was rained out both days, i did get the busa off the trailer for 1 run, i ran 10.0 flat, 140 mph, foot shifting, never been on this busa before , i went out quick to get a run before the down pour came, after i came back , droped rear air psi to 25 lbs(street tire) set the k8 shift light for 10.500 rpms, went to go back , but then the RAIN came and didnt stop for 2 days, event has been moved to Sept 7th, @ least i have an idea @ where i was at and where to improve and get that bike into 9,s, im just disapointed with 10.0 flat, but like i said , i got 1 run and my 1st time out on the drag strip in years, im 200lbs, 6ft so, i think i can only get better from 10.0, , i will get a chance to play with gearing 17/45 and get a Shinko on the rear, i like foot shifting but i will look into a shifter. Let the flaming commence

wow im sorry to hear that it got rained out that sucks!!! but great job on you first pass, 10.0 is a good time for the first time on the strip with that bike, and i assume that it was very humid since it started raining right after your pass. You would habe been 9's for sure if you could have got a few more passes in.. May i ask what your 60 foot was? just wondering if you were able to hook up or not? SO are ya going to go to the next one in september???

[Tybalt]

wow im sorry to hear that it got rained out that sucks!!! but great job on you first pass, 10.0 is a good time for the first time on the strip with that bike, and i assume that it was very humid since it started raining right after your pass. You would habe been 9's for sure if you could have got a few more passes in.. May i ask what your 60 foot was? just wondering if you were able to hook up or not? SO are ya going to go to the next one in september???

I am going back on a rain check free entry for Sept 7th, but i was so hyped after my 1st run to go back and re-run it and i know i could have broke into 9's , i was so disapointed on Sat, i thought ok, be back for Sunday:head meets wall::head meets wall:

Dam man, i saw where everyone else was at with their times and i know where i should or could be, maybe im being a little hard on my self for my 1st run right off the trailer to get at least a run in?????

my reaction= .053, 60ft= 1.692(room for huge improvement) * I will change my gearing and get a shinko on, most guys there were not footshifting and running 9.50's, 9.60's so I know with some more track time where the K8 should be and where it can be, this was a rider issue:roll eyes:

[DOOM&GLOOM]

I am going back on a rain check free entry for Sept 7th, but i was so hyped after my 1st run to go back and re-run it and i know i could have broke into 9's , i was so disapointed on Sat, i thought ok, be back for Sunday:head meets wall::head meets wall:

Dam man, i saw where everyone else was at with their times and i know where i should or could be, maybe im being a little hard on my self for my 1st run right off the trailer to get at least a run in?????

my reaction= .053, 60ft= 1.692(room for huge improvement) * I will change my gearing and get a shinko on, most guys there were not footshifting and running 9.50's, 9.60's so I know with some more track time where the K8 should be and where it can be, this was a rider issue:roll eyes:

a) you had the balls to do it!!!:thumbs up:

b) it was was your first time in years!:thumbs up:

c) you only had one run!:head meets wall:

d) the weather sucked!:rant:

e) and I wasnt there to sabatage and the competitors bikes!:whistling:

Bro! You did great in my books!!!:thumbs up:

I saw the weather forcast and I decided not to go, I was checking each morning hoping it would change.
One day I hope to give it a shot just for the experience and to say I tried. That would be good enough for me.

[WARputer]

I personally would be happy with a 10 on my first run. :oh yeah:Now you're really gonna catch the bug ....air shifters, turbos, etc. :wacko:

[Tybalt]

a) you had the balls to do it!!!:thumbs up:

b) it was was your first time in years!:thumbs up:

c) you only had one run!:head meets wall:

d) the weather sucked!:rant:

e) and I wasnt there to sabatage and the competitors bikes!:whistling:

Bro! You did great in my books!!!:thumbs up:

I saw the weather forcast and I decided not to go, I was checking each morning hoping it would change.
One day I hope to give it a shot just for the experience and to say I tried. That would be good enough for me.

Txs, f) huge $$$$$$$$$$ expensive weekend for a rain out with travel and hotel, gas, food etc......... = Priceless:rofl:

[justabusagirl]

I am going back on a rain check free entry for Sept 7th, but i was so hyped after my 1st run to go back and re-run it and i know i could have broke into 9's , i was so disapointed on Sat, i thought ok, be back for Sunday:head meets wall::head meets wall:

Dam man, i saw where everyone else was at with their times and i know where i should or could be, maybe im being a little hard on my self for my 1st run right off the trailer to get at least a run in?????

my reaction= .053, 60ft= 1.692(room for huge improvement) * I will change my gearing and get a shinko on, most guys there were not footshifting and running 9.50's, 9.60's so I know with some more track time where the K8 should be and where it can be, this was a rider issue:roll eyes:

you are being hard on yourself! The first pass is to just get a feel for the bike and the track, That 60 foot is nothing to be ashamed of, acually that is pretty darn good . the guys that are running the 9.5's i bet have raced thier bikes before?? I have no dought that you would have been in the mid nines if you could have got some decent passes in. you really did a good job, and youll only get faster!!!

[Busa1]

I agree......10 on your first run is respectable.

Were those two fans in the bleachers rooting for you? Did they start a "wave"?

[Tybalt]

you are being hard on yourself! The first pass is to just get a feel for the bike and the track, That 60 foot is nothing to be ashamed of, acually that is pretty darn good . the guys that are running the 9.5's i bet have raced thier bikes before?? I have no dought that you would have been in the mid nines if you could have got some decent passes in. you really did a good job, and youll only get faster!!!

Thank-you, i saw all the 9.50, 9.60 bikes all ran with air shifters, i was foot shifting and i want to keep foot shifting to run against those guys, A really bad analogy but a dandy would be meeting a hot chick, going back to her place, she then passes out and then you get a major case of blueballz:rofl: it hurts:roll eyes:

[justabusagirl]

Thank-you, i saw all the 9.50, 9.60 bikes all ran with air shifters, i was foot shifting and i want to keep foot shifting to run against those guys, A really bad analogy but a dandy would be meeting a hot chick, going back to her place, she then passes out and then you get a major case of blueballz:rofl: it hurts:roll eyes:
lmao :rofl:i like foot shifting too!! i love when guys come to the track and have shifters, streched, ect. and i beat them on a stock bike with one inch lowered and a strap!!! it will feel so good to go back in sept. and run them down !!!

[Nukedog]

You should be able to hit 9.40's with the bike stretched. Those K8's really run!

[Warlock]

I am going back on a rain check free entry for Sept 7th, but i was so hyped after my 1st run to go back and re-run it and i know i could have broke into 9's , i was so disapointed on Sat, i thought ok, be back for Sunday:head meets wall::head meets wall:

Dam man, i saw where everyone else was at with their times and i know where i should or could be, maybe im being a little hard on my self for my 1st run right off the trailer to get at least a run in?????

my reaction= .053, 60ft= 1.692(room for huge improvement) * I will change my gearing and get a shinko on, most guys there were not footshifting and running 9.50's, 9.60's so I know with some more track time where the K8 should be and where it can be, this was a rider issue:roll eyes:

That's still a good first run, plus that huge crowd in the stands probably made you nervous! :oh yeah:

[karl_1052]

Is that Grand Bend raceway?

[Tybalt]

Is that Grand Bend raceway?

:thumbs up: YES sir, re-running Sept 6.7

[nickelcityracing]

We did not travel to Grand Bend, weather did not look good. But we did get to race on the weekend in Earlton Northern Ontario. This was my first 1/4 mile track besides the school. I ran a 10.03 the first place, but was pulling 9.63 by the end of the weekend 148mph. Can't wait for Grand Bend In Sept, will be intresting to see what I can run on a track with some prep. Duane nice job with the 10 on a stock bike, we will see you soon.
Trilly

[karl_1052]

:thumbs up: YES sir, re-running Sept 6.7

That is probably the best track I have ever seen. Very professionally run.

I will run mine at the local track, but I will probably shut down at the 1/8th due to the crappy track and minimal shutdown.
I might do Grand Bend next year on the bus.