So, I busted my ass yesterday morning to finish my chain and get everything buttoned up so I could make it to the track for the first time this season. I got out there, wasn't really sure on what pressure to start with on my tire (Power One), so I started at 22psi. Spun the first pass and went 9.08. So, I dropped it to 18psi, and still spun but went 8.87, so I knew I was getting closer. I dropped to 15psi, and it finally hooked and went 8.72@155. I was already happy cause I said this winter I would be happy with 8.70's but extremely happy with 8.60's. I knew 8.60's were there once I got comfortable.

The next 7 passes were all 8.70's. from 72-77. I think I was just gun shy from spinning, and was trying to just make a clean pass. I had a buddy take a video from behind me so I could see if my shock was working. I was a a quarter turn out from full hard on both compression and rebound per Lee (thanks Lee), it was definitely a good start. So I figured I would try another quarter turn out on compression and adjusted my clutch in one more notch so it bit right off the bar.

The next pass felt pretty damn good but I didn't think it went as quick as it did! It went 8.61@155! I really couldn't believe it went that quick on the first outing! Just to see if it was a fluke I went right back up and back it up with a 8.63@155!.

I figured I would just try to leave a little harder since the track was closing, but last pass it spun. I was still really happy with what it went with very basic mods. Its only going to get faster from here! (hopefully)

I still need to hook my pcv back up, tune it, hopefully get an air shifter, and maybe try the +2 on the rear. I was pissed when I got my 8.61 slip cause, apparently since they ran an 8th mile ride along pass right before me, they didn't fix it, and it only printed out from my 8th mile on. Thankfully, I just went up in the tower and took a picture of the print out sheet. So I at least got my whole slip. I'm just so damn happy right now!!!

* Last updated by: bgmagma10 on 3/15/2015 @ 4:58 PM *

Congratulations! Good job!

Thanks guys! I appreciate it!

Awesome!

What Mods on your bike so far?

Thanks man. So far, lowered, strapped, sitting at about 69 inches. -1 front, guhl flash, secondaries out, and thats it.

When did kawi make the ti sidewinder version?

Truthfully i'm not sure. I bought this one off of Rickey Gadson. :)

We need to get a top 10 ET list for this site started and see how it shakes out BG. I wonder where the turbo bikes will end up?

Probably passing your slow ass about 300 feet from the end of the quarter going about 25mph faster....

Stop asking that question Mav! Pony up the cash and find out for yourself O great one!

I am down! We actually started a bike list for our track here. I was sitting at #6 with my swb slip, and after last weekend I'm sitting in #1. :) Probably not for long though, there's a couple 1441 hand slider busa's comin out this season. Thankfully one is my buddy and he's about 70lbs heavier than I am, but there's another guy thats close to my weight so it should be interesting.

What do you weigh?

I haven't ran my bike yet. But, similar mods on a Gen 2 busa I was running 9.30. Hoping for better times on the 14.

I'm right about 156 suited. I"m definitely happy with it. I made passes on a 1st gen 1441 busa. It had a lockup, auto shift, sitting about 8.5 over and went 8.68@157 on it. Its so crazy, that every busa I have rode picks up right at 30mph on the back half. Both 1st and 2nd gen's, but I can't seem to pick up 30mph on mine. It doesn't make sense.. Same deal with gsxr 1k's and my 10. Its really weird.

I hate being fat!!!

Though I did lose some weight I know I gained it back. I am sure I am 205 NOT suited.

Nice job!!

I ll be happy to hit low 9's on my gen 1 this year.

Oh poo. You can starve yourself if you want. I just decided I'm going to eat something i really love once a week at least and exercise I don't give a crap about a small gut hanging out a bit. I mean, not like I have to impress anyone. if it takes all that much time and effort, I'd rather enjoy my bike. Now if I found a hot 20 year old, I guess I would quit the bike and start worrying about my 48 year old gut.

Haha no doubt! I just happen to not be a big guy. An now that i'm on medicine for ADHD I couldn't gain a pound if I tried. haha works for me!

Don't know how I missed the turbo pansies chiming in but I'm ready to put cash up against every turbo bike here.

Probably passing your slow ass about 300 feet from the end of the quarter going about 25mph faster....

Your horsepower won't make up for your terrible clutch hand.