[Thig]

Let's see. It cost 3 times what a Hayabusa cost and still does not beat it in the quarter mile. That's progress for you.



Mike

 

[Buzglyd]

That didn't take long

Not too many people out there can get a 'Busa into the nines without flipping it.

 

[mesoglea]

Re: That didn't take long

As if the average rider can take any bike into the 9s.

It requires skill to properly launch any bike.

A Harley has a heavier frame. The front wont claw towards the sky.

 

[dleclerc]

So what do I have to do to get that engine into a street version of the V-Rod (prefereably a VSCR). or how do I convince a company to register and insure this bike is I put street tires on this one.

 

[mesoglea]

Leaves A Stain

"Let's see. It cost 3 times what a Hayabusa cost and still does not beat it in the quarter mile. That's progress for you."

AMEN!

Buy a Busa using the extra $20K getting a dedicated track bike and a dirt bike with all the safety gear and modest upgrades.

OR

Buy a factory race bike from HRC.

OR

Buy the Busa, heavily modify it and invest (the Harley name doesn't count) the rest.

OR

Buy the Busa and dump the $20K into it and have an insane drag bike.

 

[smithrob75]

Of course @ $31,xxx you're assuming you could get the bike for sticker, which we all know doesn't happen. I figure about $45,000 by the time you're all said and done..

 

[smithrob75]

Now here's something not seen everyday.

http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mcharley/05_06_Destroyer/05_06_Destroyer_041.jpg

He needs to be wearing flip-flops, shorts, and a beanie with skulls. I'm surprised you didn't get kicked out.

 

[smithrob75]

Now here's something not seen everyday.

http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mcharley/05_06_Destroyer/05_06_Destroyer_041.jpg

He needs to be wearing flip-flops, shorts, and a beanie with skulls. I'm surprised you didn't get kicked out.

 

[MOwings]

Why do so many Harley's sound like that but don't go like that?



And if you put a wheelie bar on a Hyabusa what do you think the average Joe could do?



Now, if this were a street Harley I might be impressed, but it's not.

 

[1747]

Dude, what do you want for only $31K? this is grass roots drag racing remember?

 

[longride]

Having Pete hand Sean his ass was worth the trip, and the story. I'm sure Sean is practicing for the rematch as we speak.

 

[33129]

Re: That didn't take long

I believe this thing comes standard with a wheelie bar.

 

[Fenton]

207lbs.!?!

 

[056]

As if?

Pete had never done any drag racing and he got into the 9's. Huh.

 

[SeanAlexander]

Like I'm Getting All Defensive Now

Pete made five runs and prepped/practiced for several hours. His last run was the only one faster than my single pass. Wonder what would have happened if I participated in the entire event? Wonder what would have happened if I weighed within 50Lbs of Pete? Wonder what would have happened if I’d had corn flakes for breakfast? Wonder what....oh damn you Pete!!!

Ok, so he beat me.

 

[Buzglyd]

Sean must have left his a$$ in the burnout box.

 

[36439]

Re: As if?

I think the wheelie bars answers that question. You could put a wheelie bar on a Busa for less than $ 30k.

 

[SeanAlexander]

204 now.

 

[SeanAlexander]

Re: As if?

Or a simple set of tie-downs on a ZX-10R, ZX-6R, R6, R1, GSX-R1K, CBR 1000RR... They'd all be capable of 9s with the right rider. Hell, there are dozens of 9-second "potiential" bikes. None of them are turn-key, just put Pete on them and get him into the 9s in one day bikes. -Sean

 

[Buzglyd]

Re: As if?

You Harley stooge.

You know Porsche made that motor for 'em!