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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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12.08 @ 122mph.... popped the front tire shifting to 2nd...
12.00 @ 122mph.... wheelied it through 1st...
i could not get my 60' under 2.3....
 
Old Jul 2, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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That sounds like fun. I wonder what I could get out of my Nomad?
 
Old Jul 2, 2007 | 11:04 PM
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Drop your 60ft time to a 1.8-1.9ish and you would be 11.00's no problem. If you want to launch harder, lower the front and rear 2"...then strap the front end down and you should be able to launch it without being so wheelie happy.
 
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 12:10 AM
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lower the front and rear 2"....
would thatmean getting new suspension? because i have no $$.. sucks...

i already have to buy a chain guard and leather pants before i go out next time.
 
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 03:05 AM
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strap the front end and lower the rear and work on your 60ft. times and u will get faster
 
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 04:59 AM
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lower the front and rear 2"....
would thatmean getting new suspension? because i have no $$.. sucks...

i already have to buy a chain guard and leather pants before i go out next time.
Not new suspension, just drop the front in the triples, lower the rear. The straps may set you back some and if you need lowering links, then that too will set you back a couple of penny's
 
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 05:00 AM
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It would just mean buying some lowering links for the rear, and a front strap plus mounting brackets. Should be less than 150.00 worth of mods
 
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 05:55 AM
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My first first time on the track here in Germany at the Hochenheim ring was awsome!! We do the circuit tracks over here so when you lower your suspension you can't press in the curves like the bike is made to do. Try racing with 30 other ryders on the track with a drag bike. Its a hole different animal. But for dragg lowering is perfect! Keep em on two Guys!!
 
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 11:01 AM
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yeah if you want to limit your bike to a drag bike then lower it otherwise dont
 
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 11:46 PM
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lower the front and rear 2"....
would thatmean getting new suspension? because i have no $$.. sucks...

i already have to buy a chain guard and leather pants before i go out next time.
Not new suspension, just drop the front in the triples, lower the rear. The straps may set you back some and if you need lowering links, then that too will set you back a couple of penny's
Set your sags first before lowering the ride. Make sure the springs are for your weight.
 



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