[Monster231]

I know there are way too many variables to give a difinitive answer. But how about a ball park.. Lets say at the track in 1/4 mile, what is the hardest i can launch with my gsxr 750 thats mostly stock. What is the best method, dump the clutch @ 4-5K rpm and put all my weight to the front, or should i be slipping the clutch. Should I be expecting any wheel spin, or is hooking up not too big a deal here.

at what point is my front wheel going to come off the ground

 

[bumblebee]

You need to PM GSXR Jack...he does some drag racing

 

[Gas Man]

You need to PM GSXR Jack...he does some drag racing

:iagree:

But as you said...there is not general answer to this... depends on the bike, its power, the track, the person riding, the weather, way too many variables!

Besides, no newbie should ever try this for a few years at least... :2cents:

 

[Monster231]

I use to be able launch my dirt bike, really hard, but there was a considerable amount of wheel spin and the bike weighed half as much. Plus i could position myselg on top of the tank. I really was not asking for racing purposes, but more for not lifting the wheel reasons

 

[twisty]

Rev it to the red line and feather the clutch out. Simple...


After I learned that, I havent had any problems getting to the front of the pack on the start.

 

[Chuckademus]

I read a great article by Daryll Beattie a lot of years ago, when he first got into GP. I'll never forget how he described slightly riding the back brake to allow him to put more power on without lifting the front. Apparently there is downward force transmitted to the bike via the swingarm, without sacrificing too much power.

I've never tried it, though. Not much call for it on my bikes, not even the "big-block" Cagiva 125 Mito :dthumb:


:dthumb: :cheers:

 

[GsxrJack]

I know there are way too many variables to give a difinitive answer. But how about a ball park.. Lets say at the track in 1/4 mile, what is the hardest i can launch with my gsxr 750 thats mostly stock. What is the best method, dump the clutch @ 4-5K rpm and put all my weight to the front, or should i be slipping the clutch. Should I be expecting any wheel spin, or is hooking up not too big a deal here.

at what point is my front wheel going to come off the ground

cant just dump the clutch, have to slip it...especially on a 750...best is to bring the revs to 6-7k, let the clutch out and as soon as the clutch grabs get it to full throttle while slipping the clutch,,,,,dont worry about the front wheel comming off the ground, as long as you dont have to back off the throttle a little lifting of the front wheel is fine....just takes a lot of practice thats all...

 

[jeeps84]

cant just dump the clutch, have to slip it...especially on a 750...best is to bring the revs to 6-7k, let the clutch out and as soon as the clutch grabs get it to full throttle while slipping the clutch,,,,,dont worry about the front wheel comming off the ground, as long as you dont have to back off the throttle a little lifting of the front wheel is fine....just takes a lot of practice thats all...

:iagree: That sums it up for any condition except maybe spinning. You as the rider will have to learn where your bikes lifts and be able to feel the rear break lose. Till your comfortable with it. Take it slow.