Don,
When I used to do this .. I used a handlebar mounted kill switch. It
had a nice coiled cord on it that clipped to my jacket. The one I had
was of the "normally open" variety so I had to wire it across the
orange and black pick-up coil leads ... It worked fine and passed tech
inspection every time. However ..... NHRA specifies that motorcycle
kill switches be wired on the primary side of the ignition system and
to do that you will need a "normally closed" switch. Using one
"normally closed" will allow you to wire it in series with the factory
kill switch on the handlebar. Some tracks will let you out of this
requirement if you aren't running too fast a time ......... Anyhow ...
I have see switches similar to the one I used to use for sale in
"open" or "closed" configurations at Dennis Kirk, JC Whitney and other
places.
Most tracks will not let you in the water box these days with a street
tire ...... if you have to heat it ... then just spin it a couple of
times as you approach the staging lights.
Check out the "drag racing" tips that are posted on the "list" web
site.
1/8 mile .... 3500 feet ..... stock ...... If you weigh about 160 lbs
and it is about 75 degrees out I think you should turn between 7.6 and
7.7 and between 98 and 96 mph respectively ...... (IMHO of course)
...... good luck anyhow ......
campbell
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Seel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: drag racing
> I have a couple of questions about drag racing my VMax.
> 1) The local strip (and I therefore assume the NHRA wants it too)
requires
> a tether kill switch. I understand the simplicity of wiring the
switch,
> but am curious about where to locate the switch assy. The style I
purchased
> is for a jet ski and is usually mounted through a dashboard. I have
been
> thinking that right in front of the ignition lock cylinder (just in
front if
> the RH scoop) in the plastic bezel would be a good spot, but have to
weigh
> the pros and cons. Any ideas?
>
> 2) I am wondering about the burnout procedure. My concern is that
by
> dipping the back tire into the burnout box (I understand that I
should never
> put the front tire into the box), I will end up with water in the
sipes of
> the tread. Will the heat of the burnout evaporate all of the muck
that
> you're dipping into? Would it be better to do a dry burnout with
the street
> tire I'm using?
>
> 3) What is a normal time for a "relatively" stock (pipe, jet kit,
etc) VMax
> at 3700 ft elevation on an 1/8th mile track?
>
>
> Thanks for the tips,
>
> Don Seel.
>
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