Congratulations Paul (Powdercoater) on a fantastic first time out to the Albany drag races. Your Raptor got faster as the day went on, I can't wait to get mine out there to see what it will do :) I'll try to post some video later
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Grant
Congrats Paul!!!!!
Looks like you went with hooking it to the pinch bolts! :clap: 8) 8) 8)
Got anymore info on these drags? I live in Beaverton and would love to make a trip down.
This is Paul's first race, I think I was more confused than he was...
Here is the link to the Albany website with dates on it http://www.albanymx.com/ we should meet up there and do some racing!
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Grant
everybodys first pass is usually like that :lol:
Quote from: kyledvor61 on August 26, 2008, 03:03:04 PM
everybodys first pass is usually like that :lol:
LOL funny you say that. I took my old '92 cbr 600 to the track and on the first time down the track I got a PERFECT REACTION. Talk about beginners luck! I have'nt even come close since.
Quote from: preddy08 on August 26, 2008, 03:06:26 PM
Quote from: kyledvor61 on August 26, 2008, 03:03:04 PM
everybodys first pass is usually like that :lol:
LOL funny you say that. I took my old '92 cbr 600 to the track and on the first time down the track I got a PERFECT REACTION. Talk about beginners luck! I have'nt even come close since.
:jaw: :jaw: :jaw:
I believe my first r/t was a .570 or something like that. It didnt take me to long to stage, ive always been good at that. The closest ive gotten is a .002 :clap:
I agree 4.8 first time out is damn good, just wait till paul gets his setup dialed in.
Quote from: maxx on August 26, 2008, 03:18:56 PM
I agree 4.8 first time out is damn good, just wait till paul gets his setup dialed in.
I'm assuming you guys are running 300' on dirt?
Warm up race #2 yes it's 300' dirt and they do an awesome job of grooming it after every few runs
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Grant
Bout how many 4 strokes were there and did any of them have a decent time?
Very few 4 strokes out that weekend. We need to get the fast ones together and make a good showing.
Grant
what is a fast time for 300' dirt?
that banshee was haulin ass too!
That was a fun 1st trip to Albany for sure. Next race is Sep 13th and 14th. Time trials start at 8am. $10.00 gate fee, $25.00 for Sport Class and $40.00 for Pro Class.
Paul built that wheelie bar himself and it turned out great :thumbs: He was running 14 paddle extreme's and couldn't hook-up. It take's alot of paddle and bigger rollout to get these built Raptor's to hook-up. We're looking at Ripper's and staggered extreme's(74-79 rollout) to get these bike's to launch right. I think with the right gearing and tire, these bike's can get below 4.5sec.
There weren't many 4-stroke's there....maybe less then 5.
I'll be there Sep 14th....struted and ready to make Paul look slow ;)
Congrats to Paul for taking 3rd in the Pro Class :thumbs:
Sounds like fun. I will check my schedule and see if we can meet up. My bike is not in the same league as you guys, but would be fun to get there anyway.
Quote from: kyledvor61 on August 26, 2008, 04:39:16 PM
what is a fast time for 300' dirt?
that banshee was haulin ass too!
We saw a 3.6 pass by a girl from Oregon....this being my 1st time to a 300ft track......getting to watch that pass was awesome. 3.6 is HAULING AZZ....it's crazy how hard it leave's the line. You couldn't pay me to ride that banshee....I think it was on the wheelie bar the whole way down the track :lol:
Quote from: PDX Raptor on August 26, 2008, 05:13:47 PM
Sounds like fun. I will check my schedule and see if we can meet up. My bike is not in the same league as you guys, but would be fun to get there anyway.
Sounds good....there was another 700 there(stock stroke,Racer's edge head, no strut's)...I think he was running around 5.6sec....he was a big fella(probably over 250lbs).
That's the great thing about 300ft bracket racing....ANYBODY can win....you just have to be consistant and good on the tree.
Wow.........I`m glad you guys had a good time. Very impressive to see you out there doing this. :thumbs:
Here is 1 more of Paul ---------- If he wasn't blowing out the tires so bad, he would have dropped some serious time.
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Grant
Quote from: digitalhearing on August 26, 2008, 04:38:04 PM
Very few 4 strokes out that weekend. We need to get the fast ones together and make a good showing.
Grant
Yep, sounds good grant,I might have my bike back in about a month,broken gear. lol.
damn, those shee's are HAULIN. :jaw:
Great Job Paul!!! I really look forward to seein the pics/vids from the Sept races! 8)
This is the last Video I have of Pauls and his Raptor in the Pro class.
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Grant
damn looked like a close race. Great Job anyways paul! Get some meatier tires on there and kick some ass! :batman:
Here is the tire I run for dirt drags. I really like them so far but I only went down the track once and wiped out but it was only a 160 ft track. It's weird but watch a banshee and a 4 stroke that runs the same times and banshee looks faster. This past weekend in sand drags a banshee went 3.5 @ 98 mph in 300 ft. There was a drag frame ds spraying ran 3.85 @ 300 ft.
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Quote from: jwraptor on August 27, 2008, 10:19:20 AM
Here is the tire I run for dirt drags. I really like them so far but I only went down the track once and wiped out but it was only a 160 ft track. It's weird but watch a banshee and a 4 stroke that runs the same times and banshee looks faster. This past weekend in sand drags a banshee went 3.5 @ 98 mph in 300 ft. There was a drag frame ds spraying ran 3.85 @ 300 ft.
What caused your wreck ? I also wrecked at Sandfest 6 weeks ago. :confused:
Grant
Looks like fun to me! Sandfest was full of a bunch of crashes this year. I grew up on the coast and one of my buddies who still lives there caught a tree in the face that was laying across a tree run that he has done a bunch of times, caught him by surprise, and he ended up getting taken out on a stretcher. ( he returned the next night )
Do you think he would build another wheelie bar just like that one and if so how much do you think it would go for? I have a wheelie bar that I made but it is one ugly s.o.b.
Also if he is interested please pm me as I am new to this forum and not real proficient at navigating it yet. Thanks Trent
Quote from: Raptor Trent on August 29, 2008, 06:46:57 PM
Do you think he would build another wheelie bar just like that one and if so how much do you think it would go for? I have a wheelie bar that I made but it is one ugly s.o.b.
Trent, he probably would....but I'm sure shipping from Oregon would be a small fortune.
Quote from: Raptor Trent on August 29, 2008, 06:46:57 PM
Do you think he would build another wheelie bar just like that one and if so how much do you think it would go for? I have a wheelie bar that I made but it is one ugly s.o.b.
Don't get too worked up Trent, his wheelie bar up close is an ugly S O B too :rofl:
Grant
just out of curiosity how much time do you think a wheelie bar would take off a 300' dirt drag? devans getting one made along with some struts, i think he ran a 5.1 last time ??? not srue tho
Quote from: exentix on August 29, 2008, 09:04:22 PM
just out of curiosity how much time do you think a wheelie bar would take off a 300' dirt drag? devans getting one made along with some struts, i think he ran a 5.1 last time ??? not srue tho
That's a tuff question. IMO, Pauls RocketFactory build and My Kenz build should be in the 4.5-4.6 range when we get them dialed in.....I hope :lol:
A local guy here has a 3 mod raptor and it runs 5.4 w/no bar in 300ft. Someday soon I'll get mine to the track and maybe I can have more info for you.
I have heard what a big stroker motor costs, and thats a lot of money to spend to cut less than a second off of your time guys :lol:
Grant
Ive heard about those motor prices as well and ther are cheap compared to all the light weight parts you need as well especially if its titanium. :lol:
after market parts are just overrated :P
Grant
Hey guys
I think Paul would have done just as good times without the bar,in fact the bar might have worked against him a little,jmo
If he would have had time to make adjustments then maybe,but theres alot ot trial and error involved.
I believe after 3 races he will be closer to getting a bar to work correctly for him.
Quote from: maxx on August 30, 2008, 02:42:17 PM
Hey guys
I think Paul would have done just as good times without the bar,in fact the bar might have worked against him a little,jmo
If he would have had time to make adjustments then maybe,but theres alot ot trial and error involved.
I believe after 3 races he will be closer to getting a bar to work correctly for him.
Yup, we had no idea what to expect. We'll get the gearing,tire and swing-arm length thing down....then you'll see some video of these 700's launching on the wheelie bar :thumbs:
What gearing was he running psi in his rear tires, and what type of suspension is he running? The last video looked to be his best launch!
And what type of tire and size?
Mike tell Paul to get that sukka working as good as he can, I will try to be there on the 28th and watch him get another #1 trophy.
;)
Quote from: maxx on August 30, 2008, 04:35:57 PM
Mike tell Paul to get that sukka working as good as he can, I will try to be there on the 28th and watch him get another #1 trophy.
;)
"Powder Puff" will no longer be taking trophy's home on race day when I'm there... :box:
That definitely makes me laugh, :lol: I believe competition is great fun.
I don't think my raptor will be ready, a broken gear so I will probably be there as a spectator on the 28th.
I don't think I can make the next one your going to run but I wish you luck anyway. :thumbs:
Quote from: digitalhearing on August 26, 2008, 12:32:47 PM
Congratulations Paul (Powdercoater) on a fantastic first time out to the Albany drag races. Your Raptor got faster as the day went on, I can't wait to get mine out there to see what it will do :) I'll try to post some video later
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Grant
Bikes looking good Paul, are you going to change anything about your wheelie bar?? I think you should fill Subs wheelie bar with Lead or use solid stock :rofl:
This bar Wes a prototype. I didn't get to use it much but I think I will lighten it up with the Chromolly. My set up was way off. I will run it again in a couple weeks with a shorter swinger possibly. I had 15/38 gearing 14 paddle extremes and struts all the way around. Mikes bar will be all Chromoly and as thin as I can make it with out bending. My Prediction is Mike will run 4.6-4.7 with the set up he has. Typically Kenz motors are not as fas as the RF builds but he will use my experience to his advantage. I have heard Mike and Grant have been studying my tapes late at night. At least I think that's what they were doing.
You might try running a 8x10 rim on the rear if your not already. It will lower your RO but give you a wider path to grab traction.
JW, I like the idea of the wider tire, isn't there an 8x10 with a big R.out? Paul, yes we have been studying the tapes, and for the life of us, we can't figure out the RF dyno #'s (very high) can leave you sitting (like a turd) on the take off. :P When the Kenz bikes get to Albany, I've got a hunch that you will be smell'n burnt wheelie bar bearing grease, and watch'n some serious hookup.
Grant
we shall see my friend we shall see. I can wait to line up with you boys and see how you do when your not roll starting or playing your mind games. Im sure you will figure out how to cheet the lights anyway. :grin_nod:
You mean we can't roll start at Albany? :'(
Well now, guess the man made a statement!
I hope my little ol 907 with only only 6o hp
will be ready. :jaw: :mad: Hee, Hee.
I wanna play too. :clap:
If you run a 24 or 25 in tire on a 8x10 rim that will help the R.O.
jw that is the very thing I mentioned to grant the other day,it was a ? mark on my mind, but makes sence.
Looks like Paul has a cheerleader,,,I H8 NEWBS,,,,, :lol: Paul, who did you pay to come over here?
top secret.... :batman:
why Sub are you feeling ganged up on ? Why are you even on the forum. This is Raptor Source not YFZ source.
Sub is just afraid of his next callout :D. I thought Yfz's were for girls :rofl:
Quote from: I H8 NEWBS on September 02, 2008, 12:40:31 PM
Sub is just afraid of his next callout :D. I thought Yfz's were for girls :rofl:
:bird: :bird: :lol:
Quote from: I H8 NEWBS on September 02, 2008, 12:40:31 PM
Sub is just afraid of his next callout :D. I thought Yfz's were for girls :rofl:
They are....it's being built for the wife to race :lol:
Sure...... Are u down grading from your powerhouse or something? Sub454 why do u hate me?
Quote from: I H8 NEWBS on September 02, 2008, 07:35:03 PM
Sure...... Are u down grading from your powerhouse or something? Sub454 why do u hate me?
Of course not....my little 797 is at DirectDrive getting some purty strut's for Albany....I wanna look good when I'm putting a woopin on Powder Puff.
I don't hate you :lol: Just getting things stir'd-up. Come on....tell us who you are :ninja:
Whats the NO Mercy saying " Run your bike not your mouth"
Quote from: powder coater on September 02, 2008, 08:30:33 PM
Whats the NO Mercy saying " Run your bike not your mouth"
OH shit....powder's in da-house....gotta go :nocomment:
You crazy bastages crack me up :rofl: When are ya'll going to Albany so I can hitchhike over the montain, helmet in hand, and show ya how hard your bikes will truely run!!! 8)
sub your just afraid of me ;). When u wanna race, that's if u can :rofl:
Quote from: I H8 NEWBS on September 02, 2008, 10:36:06 PM
sub your just afraid of me ;). When u wanna race, that's if u can :rofl:
Sep 14th sunday at Albany. 8am :thumbs:
I think I H8 won't be able to make it to tha race :confused: he has other comitments
Grant
I'll be there!! WHOOOO HOOOO 8)
I'll be up there next year for the fsa event..... That's as close as I'm going to get.
I'll be there too!! :clap:
I H8 is a stand up guy.
or girl, at this point we don't know who he/she is.
:lol:
Question for I H8 NEWBS?
Are you a :ninja: ?
I was on the other site for a while so I probably read your posts. It's nice to associate a quad with the rider & obviously your NOT going to post a pic of your quad :lol:
I know all of u..... If I post a pic of my bike then u all will know me.... Why would I do such a thing??? If sub sall my bike he wouldn't race me :lol:
Hmmm, looks like you are playing head games....who do we know that likes to play head games?.......
Grant
RaptorNUT? :lol:
Quote from: I H8 NEWBS on September 02, 2008, 11:14:39 PM
I'll be up there next year for the fsa event..... That's as close as I'm going to get.
Ok...so we know your from cali/AZ/ or Nv, cause you said "up there" ...I'm thinking another Kenz or RocketFactory bike :ninja:
Quote from: Krandall on September 03, 2008, 10:34:42 AM
RaptorNUT? :lol:
That was my first guess. But I different IP addresses.
+1
Quote from: 1FST690 on September 02, 2008, 11:21:52 PM
I'll be there too!! :clap:
You say you will be here for the event, does that mean you will race,if so what class?
Quote from: maxx on September 03, 2008, 03:05:19 PM
Quote from: 1FST690 on September 02, 2008, 11:21:52 PM
I'll be there too!! :clap:
You say you will be here for the event, does that mean you will race,if so what class?
I will come over for FSA race 5 Gene, I am going to run the same class as last year. 650+ modified. She will be on alky again with a better rear shock and maybe a 108 bore.
As for I H8 my vote goes to Bruce
Quote from: 1FST690 on September 03, 2008, 08:07:25 PM
Quote from: maxx on September 03, 2008, 03:05:19 PM
Quote from: 1FST690 on September 02, 2008, 11:21:52 PM
I'll be there too!! :clap:
You say you will be here for the event, does that mean you will race,if so what class?
I will come over for FSA race 5 Gene, I am going to run the same class as last year. 650+ modified. She will be on alky again with a better rear shock and maybe a 108 bore.
As for I H8 my vote goes to Bruce
I don't believe the 108 is going to be a "real" option for the 660...IDK, just a "feeling"
Quote from: 1FST690 on September 03, 2008, 08:07:25 PM
Quote from: maxx on September 03, 2008, 03:05:19 PM
Quote from: 1FST690 on September 02, 2008, 11:21:52 PM
I'll be there too!! :clap:
You say you will be here for the event, does that mean you will race,if so what class?
I will come over for FSA race 5 Gene, I am going to run the same class as last year. 650+ modified. She will be on alky again with a better rear shock and maybe a 108 bore.
As for I H8 my vote goes to Bruce
Ya know Frank.....I'm thinking the same thing :lol: Ok Bruce, quit messing with us ;) Frank all we need is a small photo of ANY part of his bike and we'll know if it's him :batman:
Come on I H8, give us a photo :ninja:
I hear rumor of 5 108's being built but have not had time to confirm what I heard.
...IDK...
trust me it's not Shotcaller..... I don't think I can run in the sumo class but the modified class is where I'll be. Frank the tank, by next year 812 is going to be small.... I know your going to go bigger..... She ran like a bat out of hell at Boxcar....
Frank, if thats the case they might need a class of their own to run in,say 860 up.
Man just watched the vids and I always thought 4-stroke guys were a little slow and must have rode the short bus, but I mean come on the starter had to walk up and tell him to stage! If i was that banshee guy I would of went over there and knocked him off his bike for making me sit there and having to keep clearing out my bike :box: :thud:. I can see getting help to stage if needed.................I do it for my son WHO IS 6 YEARS OLD :rofl:.
Oh, by the way good job Paul. That last pass it looked as if you scooted back farther and it slightly pulled the front end. I think the bar is still to low from watching the vids and a 74ro 14ex on a 10" wide rim maybe the ticket. You need to drop another tenth off the 60' and then you'll feel how hard it launches trust me.
Oh, and Frank if I didn't tell yuh the 108 has to have an oil passage altered to fit a 108 but it can be done. If there is a will theres a way $$$$, but what do I know. I do know were you can get a pretty cylinder to try it out though,lol.
Thats great, the more 900+ machines the better for racing and competion.
Hey Geoff, we don't have nearly the seat time as you do, remember this is the first race season in fact the first time out to the track for Paul. The first few times out you had some fantastic success, but that really isn't the norm. Easy on the new guy, He DID have about the best reaction time of the day, once he got the hang of the lights. He even took home a 3rd place win 8)
Grant
Relax, I'm very aware it was Pauls 1st time out. I was joking around is all, you guys seem to be joking around fine in this thread so I figured I'd join in....didn't think you'd take me serious, afterall you saw me at the track trying to help him as much as possible.
Quote from: geoff on September 04, 2008, 05:09:33 PM
Relax, I'm very aware it was Pauls 1st time out. I was joking around is all, you guys seem to be joking around fine in this thread so I figured I'd join in....didn't think you'd take me serious, afterall you saw me at the track trying to help him as much as possible.
Geoff, it's all good. I know you to be a helpful guy and are good for the sport. I can't wait to see if you break into the High 3's with your new build :thumbs:
Grant
Quote from: digitalhearing on September 04, 2008, 04:42:13 PM
Hey Geoff, we don't have nearly the seat time as you do, remember this is the first race season in fact the first time out to the track for Paul. The first few times out you had some fantastic success, but that really isn't the norm. Easy on the new guy, He DID have about the best reaction time of the day, once he got the hang of the lights. He even took home a 3rd place win 8)
Grant
He was joking bro...
Im not
Quote from: I H8 NEWBS on September 04, 2008, 06:04:23 PM
Im not
Oh shiat....your here again :lol: Give us a small pic of part of your bike ???
mike are u going to sandlake or what?
Don't sweat it Grant. I have been seeing this a lot from the " 2 stroke" guys. They are terrified at the rate we are catching them.
Besides I deserve a few lumps for all the cheep shots I take at Mr. Sub454. He just makes it so easy I cant help myself.
sunday.... Are u really that slow :lol: :rofl:
Kosta (RaptorR)
Goodtimes hahahahahahahaha
Quote from: I H8 NEWBS on September 04, 2008, 07:57:49 PM
sunday.... Are u really that slow :lol: :rofl:
Kosta (RaptorR)
Goodtimes hahahahahahahaha
Oh you lil' bitch :spam: I'm gonna :box: you out. :moon:
Oh hell...7pm....time for bed :lol: We'll deal with you later NEWB
Hey Geoff, did you get a price and when they will be availible?
Kosta, I was thinking it was you, I couldnt remember who called me frank the tank at sandfest. Not very many people do, but i'm old and couldnt remember. :rofl:
Frank, I'll call you tomorrow and give you the lowdown of what I know and so forth.
Quote from: RaptorR on September 04, 2008, 07:57:49 PM
sunday.... Are u really that slow :lol: :rofl:
Kosta (RaptorR)
Goodtimes hahahahahahahaha
For a second I thought this thread was going to have another mystery poster :lol:
Quote from: geoff on September 04, 2008, 09:38:57 PM
Frank, I'll call you tomorrow and give you the lowdown of what I know and so forth.
Thanks Geoff!