Firebird 1/4 mile track Friday 2-16-06 [Archive] - Devil-Riders.com

Blue Devil

02-13-2007, 11:12 PM

Hey guys if You Plan To Go Drag Racing With Us Please UPDATE:
Plan To Meet At Superior Racing Development In Tempe At 5:45 Pm. We Will Leave From There To The Track At 6pm Sharp. Please Post If Your Meeting Up With Us!!

MAP TO SRD: http://www.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=&daddr=1980+E+5th+St,+Tempe,+AZ+85281&ie=UTF8&z=15&ll=33.426714,-111.901331&spn=0.017228,0.043259&t=h&om=1&iwloc=addr

Call me if you have any problems 248-515-9213

Well they have friday night drags and my roommate is going to race his Camaro for the first time since we rebuilt the motor. Who all wants to go? We would meet at my place around 5pm

357Magnum

02-13-2007, 11:13 PM

im down. and im calling out David(Diablito) !

FastDemonr1

02-13-2007, 11:15 PM

Hell yeah, thanks for the good reason to go to Phoenix Jerry, we riding after words?

FastDemonr1

02-13-2007, 11:16 PM

LOL, but seeing as how I do not have leathers, a teather or anything, it would be pointless for me to run.

357Magnum

02-13-2007, 11:17 PM

does that jerry rigged(no pun intended) teather work at firebird?

Blue Devil

02-13-2007, 11:41 PM

yea it will work at firebird...

Diablito

02-14-2007, 09:40 AM

do we need leathers for 120 + at firebird?

357Magnum

02-14-2007, 09:42 AM

im willing to bet yes. i might want to check if my track pants fit b4 friday ahha.

Diablito

02-14-2007, 10:51 AM

eh crap.. guess I need to buy some pants before friday..

Blue Devil

02-14-2007, 11:37 AM

im calling Richie out... ill spot you 0.5 seconds... lol nothin but friendly competition

357Magnum

02-14-2007, 11:53 AM

im calling Richie out... ill spot you 0.5 seconds... lol nothin but friendly competition

In the words of Jonathan Davis, "Lets fucking do it damnit!"

Tack_R6

02-14-2007, 12:31 PM

Alright for those who want it odds are
Jerry wins 7:1....
Spread is .07 seconds
I'll call vegas to set up the line :)

357Magnum

02-14-2007, 03:57 PM

Blue Devil

02-14-2007, 05:25 PM

considering my last run was a 12flat and jerrys best was like an 11.3 or something i'd say put ur money on him lol

i figured out that i was shifting about 2-2.5k rpms early though...shift light was coming on at 15k....

remember the redline on your bike isnt accurate... it wont go to the advertised 17.5 or whatever it was...redline on your bike is really like 16k.

Tadd the spread is .50 lol I wont accept a .70. Im making it so he has to improve as there is really only 2/10ths i can improve when he can really improve up to 1 second

FastDemonr1

02-14-2007, 09:14 PM

I don't know if I am going to run yet or not, a 600 can VERY easily beat me in the 1/8th mile since my bike is hard to launch, and I was VERY easy trap over 120... I don't know.

357Magnum

02-14-2007, 09:21 PM

remember the redline on your bike isnt accurate... it wont go to the advertised 17.5 or whatever it was...redline on your bike is really like 16k.

Tadd the spread is .50 lol I wont accept a .70. Im making it so he has to improve as there is really only 2/10ths i can improve when he can really improve up to 1 second

regardless, that would still make the tach inaccurate over the whole spread....so when i am seeing 15k it really isnt 15k..its more like 14k-ish.'

so either way, i am still shifting way early.

FastDemonr1

02-14-2007, 09:45 PM

No, your tach isn't THAT far off, it just doesn't go as high as advertised.

357Magnum

02-14-2007, 09:56 PM

yeah but if the tach is off because of a calculation error....would it be a little off throughout the whole band? it doesnt just hit a certain point and then is off.... but hell, what do i know lol

FastDemonr1

02-14-2007, 09:58 PM

No, your tach is off being that it doesn't rev as high as they stated, the rev limiter kicks in before then, if you want, you can order the "race" ecu from Yamaha for like 1100 bucks and get the advertised rev limit... You also get about 12 ponies from it as well.

357Magnum

02-14-2007, 10:03 PM

i thought the whole deal was that the engine didnt rev to 17.5 because of a calculation error...if it was just a simple case of the rev limiter coming on too early, a simple flash from yamaha would have fixed that...instead, didnt they offer to buy back bikes sold before a certain date....

also, the 2007 r6's redline is fixed to reflect the true redline with it being recalculated. i think it sits at like 16.8 or something now.

FastDemonr1

02-14-2007, 10:05 PM

Well then I guess I am the moron, I thought it was due to the rev limiter kicking in too early.... WTF do the tachs go up to 20k then? Just plain fuckin stupid, looks cool though to see 20 on a tachometer though.

357Magnum

02-14-2007, 10:07 PM

lol no morons here just friendly discussion ;) most tachs go above what the engine can actually rev too. even on cars. speedometers do also. my 03 Ranger shut off at 89mph but the speedo went to 130.

357Magnum

02-14-2007, 10:09 PM

i actually had someone tell me at the dorms(who had heard me take off down the street, redlining first) that i needed to shift earlier because i took 1st gear out way to long. first, i asked if he rode, which he didnt, then i told him to stfu.

FastDemonr1

02-14-2007, 10:39 PM

LOL, I like when people on bikes ride the clutch out in 2nd gear, like they are taking off from a start, that always make me laugh.

Blue Devil

02-14-2007, 11:58 PM

they dont go as high as advertised because the power band drops off way before advertised. Take a look at a dyno chart. The line goes up and up then drops off after it stops making power. If the new tach has a redline of 16.8 then it stops making power just before that mark. The redline does not affect the rest of the tach. The tach is accurate, just they started the red dashes for the redline mark too late. Yea it could probably rev to the advertised amount but it is making less power then the peak therefor its just dangerous to do ask its more likely that something will let go.

FastDemonr1

02-15-2007, 12:13 AM

Jerry, almost ALL bikes make peak HP before redline.. My R1 peaks at 12,200 RPMS at 184.2 HP and at 13.5k it made 160ish....

Blue Devil

02-15-2007, 12:31 AM

Jerry, almost ALL bikes make peak HP before redline.. My R1 peaks at 12,200 RPMS at 184.2 HP and at 13.5k it made 160ish....

I understand that and I agree. My point was that the 06 r6 peaks way before the advertised redline. Most bikes hit peak like 500-1000rpm before redline, but the gap is way larger for the 06... thats why the redline mark is so much lower on the 07

FastDemonr1

02-15-2007, 12:33 AM

Blue Devil

02-15-2007, 12:36 AM

Got ya, I personally don't like the new R6's, the powerband is almost useless anywhere besides the track. AWESOME track bike, shitty day to day bike IMO, some people love them though. 03-05 R6 has a great powerband.

agreed, i like the powerband of them up high but i love the peppiness of my bike down low between 4k and 9k

DruDown3XH

02-15-2007, 09:43 AM

umm....how much does it cost to get in, also, how far is this place from tempe??

DruDown3XH

02-15-2007, 09:44 AM

oh yeah, do you have to have a teather no matter what?

Blue Devil

02-15-2007, 10:18 AM

tether if you trap over 120 or under 10.99. Firebird is like 8 miles from Tempe

Blue Devil

02-16-2007, 01:18 AM

Hey guys if You Plan To Go Drag Racing With Us Please Plan To Meet At Superior Racing Development In Tempe At 5:45 Pm. We Will Leave From There To The Track At 6pm Sharp. Please Post If Your Meeting Up With Us!!

MAP TO SRD: http://www.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=&daddr=1980+E+5th+St,+Tempe,+AZ+85281&ie=UTF8&z=15&ll=33.426714,-111.901331&spn=0.017228,0.043259&t=h&om=1&iwloc=addr

Call me if you have any problems 248-515-9213

Rodskii

02-16-2007, 05:47 AM

I am going to go. I get out of work at 5:30 and will head right over to SRD. I will try to bounce out at 5:15 to get there on time. Otherwise I will meet you all at firebird.

357Magnum

02-16-2007, 08:44 AM

i think ill be there. feelin kinda shitty right now from drinkin so much last night

FastDemonr1

02-16-2007, 08:50 AM

Jerry, I am about to leave for PHX now... You want to meet up early and go fuck around like we talked about earlier?

Diablito

02-16-2007, 10:15 AM

Richie sir you are not the only one.. Vodka was my enemy last night

357Magnum

02-16-2007, 11:46 AM

yeah and my pants don't fit hahah

gunna go over to cyclegear and see if they will let me exchange them..i didnt buy them from there so i have no idea

Blue Devil

02-16-2007, 12:09 PM

dont be a puss and come on out

357Magnum

02-16-2007, 12:17 PM

nah im good now, the spins and headache finally wore off enought that i can get out of bed lol

az350z

02-16-2007, 08:12 PM

Good seeing all of you tonite...sorry i couldnt make it. Got alot of tires to burn all to hell down in Tucson tommorow.

I will check the site between runs to see your times. Hope you had a blast.

Blue Devil

02-17-2007, 12:03 AM

yea i figured it would be nice for everyone to know where SRD is for the bikini wash. Tonight was awesome. I made 16 runs, 3 of which were against cars that i got to call out. Those were my last three as i was the only bike still running. Damn good night. Pulled some 1.83 60fts and my best time was a 11.21 @124.8. So i still have room for improvement. Cant wait to see all the pics and video Sarah took.

slyfox

02-17-2007, 09:17 AM

I'll post them up soon! I also got two videos. :D And have fun Tucson Rich!

slyfox

02-17-2007, 11:38 AM

Prepping at Rich's store! Thanks again! Nice place too.

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l24/de_frozts/PICT2723.jpg

Oh yeah baby, bend over for me.

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l24/de_frozts/PICT2724.jpg

Mmm...work it Jerry!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l24/de_frozts/PICT2726.jpg

Richie putting on his kill switch thingy.

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l24/de_frozts/PICT2727.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l24/de_frozts/PICT2729.jpg

Oh yeah David, show those leathers who's boss!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l24/de_frozts/PICT2730.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l24/de_frozts/PICT2734.jpg

Thanks Rich for taking these 2 photos!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l24/de_frozts/PICT2732.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l24/de_frozts/PICT2733.jpg

And all the boys in their leathers...mMmm...delicious...

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l24/de_frozts/PICT2735.jpg

And finally, we made it to the track.

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l24/de_frozts/PICT2737.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l24/de_frozts/PICT2738.jpg

And this is how fast they were going...

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l24/de_frozts/PICT2742.jpg

And a couple videos.
1) Lone runner Richie Rice.
http://s92.photobucket.com/albums/l24/de_frozts/?action=view&current=PICT2740.flv
2) David on the outside and Jerry?Jared?Justin? (I forgot) on the inside.
http://s92.photobucket.com/albums/l24/de_frozts/?action=view&current=PICT2741.flv

Tack_R6

02-19-2007, 08:15 PM

Nice looks like it was fun!!!! Any crazy fast cars out there this time??? I have a good buddy who goes out sometimes. He owns Vivid Racing here in PHX, has some sick cars as well

Rodskii

02-19-2007, 08:16 PM

Nice looks like it was fun!!!! Any crazy fast cars out there this time??? I have a good buddy who goes out sometimes. He owns Vivid Racing here in PHX, has some sick cars as well

There was an old school datsun running low 10's... was bad ass!!

KirbyR1

02-19-2007, 09:32 PM

Sounds like it was fun. Good to see every one geared up and having fun.

FastDemonr1

02-19-2007, 09:53 PM

Everybody was geared up except the only asshole who really NEEDED to be, that asshole being myself of coarse, I didn't have full leathers so I couldn't go over 120mph..... The announcer was making fun of me... "I would like to see what that bike would run if he ran the FULL 1/4 mile." LOL

06Gixxer King

02-19-2007, 09:56 PM

A. Didn't need to see Ritchie bending over in leather...i kinda puked a bit.

B. Who ran the best time?

FastDemonr1

02-19-2007, 09:58 PM

I did, I ran a 10.94 @ like 138 I think... That was with me being scurred to launch cause I don't feel like putting another clutch in... Out of the 600's Jerry had the best run of like 11.4???? @ like 124 I think.

Blue Devil

02-19-2007, 10:07 PM

11.21@124.8 1.83 60ft... that was after everyone quit on me so i hot lapped it. Seems as if my tires liked the hot lapping. I wanna see what i can do with a good tire and maybe strap the front end down. Anyone know how to strap them?

357Magnum

02-19-2007, 10:08 PM

I improved my best last time of 12.004 to 11.7. stil have a lot of room to improve on before I regear

Blue Devil

02-19-2007, 10:13 PM

never mind... google is awsome

FastDemonr1

02-19-2007, 10:19 PM

Yes, I know how to strap it.... You need special brackets though... Shouldn't be hard to make some...

KirbyR1

02-19-2007, 10:40 PM

Do you know if you have to have leather or can you have a leather jacket and textile pants.

I would like to make some runs just to see what i can do.

357Magnum

02-19-2007, 10:45 PM

full leather is required if running over 120mph. no textile. Firebird made Fastdemon change out of his textile jacket even when he was running under 120

FastDemonr1

02-19-2007, 11:05 PM

LOL, I got to run once though, that what was weird.... Thanks for the leathers!

KirbyR1

02-19-2007, 11:21 PM

Ok looks like i have another reason to buy leathers.

FastDemonr1

02-19-2007, 11:35 PM

And Boots And A Cut-off Teather

Blue Devil

02-19-2007, 11:41 PM

i love how he wasnt going to pass my kill switch but i showed him it worked and he was like "uh okay that works" haha.

FastDemonr1

02-19-2007, 11:50 PM

That guy was a douche, can't believe an AGV helmet wont pass inspection.

357Magnum

02-20-2007, 12:26 AM

i love how he wasnt going to pass my kill switch but i showed him it worked and he was like "uh okay that works" haha.

dude honestly, I don't think we need them. Because the older guy, who actually seemed to know his shit, didnt pass mine. He asked me what size the engine the bike had and when i said 600, he said that I probably wouldnt be going fast enough to need one anyways so he let it pass.