It hurt just to type the words.
Must I relive the shame over and over again.
(http://www.unrealspawnboard.com/Smileys/UNREAL/bang.gif)
You must have big balls to say that.What hapened did you run out of gas or was it a drag bike.
Take a look at this, perhaps you won't feel so bad afterwards.
Goldwing @ TonysTrackDays.com (b) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSVg3Gg4LmA#)
Why the shame? It's Not uncommon at all. In fact it's Physics 101. Torque + traction + weight = winner
A big block SS motor Harley putting out 110-120 ft.lbs of torque with fat rubber in the back, will smoke most all bikes 0 to 80.
Now me bucko, if you told me the Harley passed your FJ at 130, that would be surprising.
Quote from: Pat Conlon on July 17, 2011, 11:30:26 AM
Now me bucko, if you told me the Harley passed your FJ at 130, that would be surprising.
No, I came up on him pretty quick. He was behind a car waiting for a clear spot to pass.
When we crested the hill he pulled out, and I decided to pass him and the car.
I down shifted my usual 2 gears and let the FJ music begin.
only to see the Harley pull me.........one bike length....................two bike...............three bike.............
I had to salvage what little ego I had left and blow by him in the corner while I was hitting triple digits and climbing.
But still the damage was already done..................................
Travis,
It might be a little consolation, but the only Harleys that I know of that run like the one you described have several buckets of money poured into them. But Pat's right, a big v-twin can be very quick out of the hole, with a willing and able rider.
Joe
1990 Bruise
Really? Because big, high dollar harleys at the track typically are soggy slow off the line. All that torque isn't good for much if you have to run long gearing; they end up with less power actually at the ground. Nevermind the weight.
Quote from: Pat Conlon on July 17, 2011, 11:30:26 AM
Why the shame? It's Not uncommon at all. In fact it's Physics 101. Torque + traction + weight = winner
A big block SS motor Harley putting out 110-120 ft.lbs of torque with fat rubber in the back, will smoke most all bikes 0 to 80.
Now me bucko, if you told me the Harley passed your FJ at 130, that would be surprising.
I don't know Pat, I have had my run-in with an S/S powered Indian some years ago with my 1982 GS1100L Suzuki, and all he saw from a 20 MPH rolling start to 135 MPH, was my tail light.
He was so shocked after a mile blast, he rolled up to me at a stop sign and said, " Nobody has ever done that to me, before!"
Now, I know my FJ will flat out run my Suzuki, so if a v-twin cruiser is going to out run me, it better have several buckets of cash pour into it just to keep up, let alone, pass me.
Don't get me wrong, I know there are fast HDs out there, but not that common, at least in my area.
I also don't instigate such times, which there has been 3 separate occasions.
Each time it was brought on by the testosterone filled HD rider, and each time he has the same look of shock from being beat, and beat easily all while on my Suzuki.
I have to admit, the ol girl runs pretty good for what she is.
Funny thing is, my FJ never gets the same challenges...I wonder why?
Leon
Quote from: Travis398 on July 17, 2011, 01:29:02 PM
only to see the Harley pull me.........one bike length....................two bike...............three bike.............
I think it's the Kawasaki rear wheel. Plus ya only got that little 1100 to turn it.
Hey, that Hardley wasn't blue was it?
One bike, two bike...
Randy T
Indy
are you sure you were twisting the throttle wide open ?
KOokaloo!
I think my 1100 would pull my 1200 from 0-100 mph.
Just sayin.
I spanked a big loud Harley on my 1200 today though i think he was S&S powered but not sure.
A good tuned 1100 vs a good tuned 1200 should go to the better rider so it wouldnt be because you were on a little old 1100.
I meant to say 0-150 mph but 0-100 mph works too.
Quote from: racerman_27410 on July 17, 2011, 09:10:28 PM
are you sure you were twisting the throttle wide open ?
Might wanna go make sure all your plug wires are attached.
We do have a lot of customers in Maine...................
Quote from: RACER111V on July 17, 2011, 10:27:25 PM
We do have a lot of customers in Maine...................
Do any of them ride?
Quote from: Grey runner on July 17, 2011, 10:33:01 AM
Take a look at this, perhaps you won't feel so bad afterwards.
Goldwing @ TonysTrackDays.com (b) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSVg3Gg4LmA#)
Travis this is our local track :yahoo: that I have been trying to get us to go.
I have many laps around this track in my car and have run the bowl turn with my LB80 (Chappy) :rofl2:
I'm sure that I'm not as brave on my FJ as I am in my FJ powered car :biggrin:
We will need to go, maybe get some of the FJ boy's up there some monday. :good2:
Bob W
Only time I've had a Harley/Buell get away from me was the one time I took my FJ to the drag strip for a test and tune day. Knew the guy next to me and he was on his full drag race Buell.
The tree went green, I blinked and he was already half way down the strip.
Sounds like the guy had a bit of cash poured into that Harley.
Quote from: carsick on July 17, 2011, 08:29:08 PM
I think it's the Kawasaki rear wheel. Plus ya only got that little 1100 to turn it.
Ouch! I believe this is what you call "friendly fire." (http://media.myspacepimper.com/content/smile/fighting/fighting_20.gif)
Quote from: Lotsokids on July 19, 2011, 02:49:05 PM
Ouch! I believe this is what you call "friendly fire." (http://media.myspacepimper.com/content/smile/fighting/fighting_20.gif)
Can't give Travis too much trouble, I rarely saw anything but his taillight at the rally. Although I wasn't riding a H-D, might of helped. I suppose I would get laid more if I had a Harley instead of the FJ, but I'm not into guys.