How much would my weight affect me in competition

Thread: How much would my weight affect me in competition

Created on: 07/17/12 12:51 PM

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Trc

Location: Nebraska

Joined: 12/20/11

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How much would my weight affect me in competition
07/17/12 12:51 PM

i weigh 235-240 how much would it affect me in a pro drag race?

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smokinstorm

Location: OBX, NC

Joined: 03/18/12

Posts: 87

RE: How much would my weight affect me in competition
07/21/12 6:41 PM

Figure a tenth and a MPH for every 20 pounds heavier (bike/rider combo) you are vs your competition. We didn't actually experience this much of a difference in ET on the NA 14 but we did in MPH from larger rider to smaller rider. Everyone else I've asked this same question of swears by the .1 and 1 MPH for every 20 pounds though so there has to be something to it.

2009 Monster Edition ZX14, 70" wheelbase, 16-46 gearing, air shifter, Shinko Drag Radial. 2005 Turbo Hayabusa, 74" wheelbase, 16-43 gearing, foot shifted, Shinko Drag Radial. 2001 GSXR 1000, long, low and not stock.

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Bopropucope

Joined: 08/01/13

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RE: How much would my weight affect me in competition
03/23/14 12:27 PM

I know this is an old post but it is true. My son and I on the same bike consistant .4 less and mph 3-4. he weighed about 80lbs less than me on a modded 1000cc yamaha FZ1.
Bruce

Lots of guys going to race need this information..

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