Drag Racing the Zed

thesavidge1 · 06-03-09, 11:13 PM

Well I drag raced my Z today, and my best time was a 12:114 @ 116MPH, I have a Slip on Leo Vince GP pipe, and a power commander, it's not mapped though, also the track is at 5280 feet altitude, any of you guys dragged? and if so what were the times, also any advice on cheap mods that'll increase HP?

Compstall · 06-04-09, 02:45 AM

The only track I've ever run on was also at 5,300 ft. Your E.T. is just like mine.

Jason 306 · 06-04-09, 07:18 AM

I took mine a couple times. Best time was 11.31 @ 124mph. Its all in the launch! If I were to get better at it the bike would run high tens. Also, I picked up a tenth and 2mph with clutchless shifts.

Black Sheep · 06-04-09, 07:43 AM

Yeah, it definitely comes down to how fast you get off the line. My reaction times were horrible and my 60ft times just as bad. My best ET was 12.013 @ 118.86mph. I don't know the elevation, but it was at Rockingham International Dragway in Rockingham, NC. I've gotten used to riding the bike at high rpms and twisting the throttle a lot more since then, so if I could get a good launch I could knock a second and a half off that time...

The_attitude · 06-04-09, 10:58 AM

My best time was 10.88 @ 210kmh (~131mph) in last weekend and 60ft 1.88s

ballsdeepracing · 06-04-09, 11:45 AM

My best was right around an 11.5, though my buddy beat me by .2 all because he has a better launch than I do. apparently you should be fighting to keep the front tire down, don't lift your feet until your almost ready to shift to second, and run all the way to red line!

ou812 · 06-04-09, 03:34 PM

My best was an 11.07 @ 121mph. I really need to clutchless shift to get my mph higher. My 60' times were 1.77 that's where you make up most of your time. I'm stock besides 2 brother slip ons.

The_attitude what do you have done to your bike to make 144rwhp besides tuned??? Please elaborate!!

The_attitude · 06-05-09, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ou812

My best was an 11.07 @ 121mph. I really need to clutchless shift to get my mph higher. My 60' times were 1.77 that's where you make up most of your time. I'm stock besides 2 brother slip ons.

The_attitude what do you have done to your bike to make 144rwhp besides tuned??? Please elaborate!!

Air box mod, K&N filter, modified secondary plates, ported and milled head, 9R cams, 9R fly wheel, full Akra, PC3 + Ignition module.
Here is latest dynograph in really tight dyno.

millard · 06-05-09, 06:09 AM

My best time 10.32 @ 138 mph.Standard mods but stretched 6".Bought some swingers extensions off e-bay for $160 and shinko extra soft rear tire.Launches are amazing.Also 14 counter sprocket.

Jason 306 · 06-05-09, 08:28 PM

This thread inspired me to go back to the strip with the Z again. My launch is getting better and I almost pulled off my first 10 with the last run. Here are the numbers

R/T: -.060 (whoops

)
60': 1.891
330: 4.799
1/8: 7.176
MPH: 103.14
1000: 9.272
1/4: 11.065
MPH: 124.98

Oh so close. I'm going to have to keep going this summer until I get that 10 sec run...it's just how I am lol.

rcnitrofreek · 06-08-09, 07:30 PM

here are some vids of me on my stock 08 exept custom exhaust!!!! i ran all kinds of bikes that day and i held my own pretty well i must say and this is 1/4 mile. in the 1/8 it is even better,my bike is lower 2" and i can launch it just right and by the time they start to pull on me its too late!!!! love the z and she still only has 2k miles on her. what better way to break it in!!!!!!!!!!

the one race is a 07 r6 with exhaust,power cammander,and sprockets
the other is a 06 R1 with exhaust

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec59vtPfdw8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVT6_jPx8u0

py_archer · 06-09-09, 08:42 PM

What rpm is everyone launching at?

OutsiderZ1000 · 06-09-09, 09:27 PM

I am seriously contemplating taking my Z to the strip in a week or so for test and tune. All I am looking to do is strapping the front.

rcnitrofreek · 06-10-09, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by py_archer

What rpm is everyone launching at?

i am lauching at 5-5500rpm

rcnitrofreek · 06-14-09, 08:12 PM

went to the 1/8 mile track today and got a 6.968@103mph and had a blast!!!! love the z!!
a guy wants to trade me a a 08 LE R6 for my Z??
here is a vid for ****s and giggles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6_G8MRgcS0

06-03-09, 11:13 PM	#1
thesavidge1 Up-And Comer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 145	Drag Racing the Zed Well I drag raced my Z today, and my best time was a 12:114 @ 116MPH, I have a Slip on Leo Vince GP pipe, and a power commander, it's not mapped though, also the track is at 5280 feet altitude, any of you guys dragged? and if so what were the times, also any advice on cheap mods that'll increase HP? __________________ 2003 Black Z1000 Dynojet USB III Leo Vince GP CRG Mirror

06-04-09, 02:45 AM	#2
Compstall Supreme Being Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 1,686	The only track I've ever run on was also at 5,300 ft. Your E.T. is just like mine. __________________ - Brent '03 Z1000 1st Place, Albuquerque Annual Super Bike Show 2008 - Metric Modified Sportbike Class Originally Posted by DMS3Reno: I want to live to see the next ride... I do not want to replace my bike for the next ride... I do not want to scrape someone off a guard rail on the next ride... I do not want my wife to have to post bail for me after my next ride... Wish List: - ZX14 for long hauls

06-04-09, 07:18 AM	#3
Jason 306 Supreme Being Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newark, Ohio Posts: 1,098	I took mine a couple times. Best time was 11.31 @ 124mph. Its all in the launch! If I were to get better at it the bike would run high tens. Also, I picked up a tenth and 2mph with clutchless shifts. __________________

06-04-09, 07:43 AM	#4
Black Sheep Site Elder Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA Posts: 947	Yeah, it definitely comes down to how fast you get off the line. My reaction times were horrible and my 60ft times just as bad. My best ET was 12.013 @ 118.86mph. I don't know the elevation, but it was at Rockingham International Dragway in Rockingham, NC. I've gotten used to riding the bike at high rpms and twisting the throttle a lot more since then, so if I could get a good launch I could knock a second and a half off that time... __________________ 2007 Kawasaki Z1000 - Diablo Black Metallic \| Clear Alternatives Integrated Taillight - Smoke \| Decals, Badging, and Reflectors Removed \| Blacked Out Side Panels \| Motrax Bar End Mirrors \| OEM Solo Seat Cowl \| Puig Rear Hugger \| Motivation Frame Sliders \| Rizoma Case Sliders \| K&N Air Filter \| PCIII \| R6 Exhaust Mod (inverted) _______________________________________ North Carolina riders check out: NCSportbikes.com - By the Rider \| For the Rider

06-04-09, 10:58 AM	#5
The_attitude Up-And Comer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Finland Posts: 102	My best time was 10.88 @ 210kmh (~131mph) in last weekend and 60ft 1.88s __________________ Z1000 '10

06-04-09, 11:45 AM	#6
ballsdeepracing Site Elder Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Beautiful Coeur d'Alene, ID Posts: 580	My best was right around an 11.5, though my buddy beat me by .2 all because he has a better launch than I do. apparently you should be fighting to keep the front tire down, don't lift your feet until your almost ready to shift to second, and run all the way to red line!

06-04-09, 03:34 PM	#7
ou812 Up-And Comer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 33	My best was an 11.07 @ 121mph. I really need to clutchless shift to get my mph higher. My 60' times were 1.77 that's where you make up most of your time. I'm stock besides 2 brother slip ons. The_attitude what do you have done to your bike to make 144rwhp besides tuned??? Please elaborate!!

06-05-09, 06:09 AM	#9
millard Up-And Comer Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 147	My best time 10.32 @ 138 mph.Standard mods but stretched 6".Bought some swingers extensions off e-bay for $160 and shinko extra soft rear tire.Launches are amazing.Also 14 counter sprocket.

06-05-09, 08:28 PM	#10
Jason 306 Supreme Being Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newark, Ohio Posts: 1,098	This thread inspired me to go back to the strip with the Z again. My launch is getting better and I almost pulled off my first 10 with the last run. Here are the numbers R/T: -.060 (whoops ) 60': 1.891 330: 4.799 1/8: 7.176 MPH: 103.14 1000: 9.272 1/4: 11.065 MPH: 124.98 Oh so close. I'm going to have to keep going this summer until I get that 10 sec run...it's just how I am lol. __________________

06-08-09, 07:30 PM	#11
rcnitrofreek Up-And Comer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: panama city fl. Posts: 111	vids here are some vids of me on my stock 08 exept custom exhaust!!!! i ran all kinds of bikes that day and i held my own pretty well i must say and this is 1/4 mile. in the 1/8 it is even better,my bike is lower 2" and i can launch it just right and by the time they start to pull on me its too late!!!! love the z and she still only has 2k miles on her. what better way to break it in!!!!!!!!!! the one race is a 07 r6 with exhaust,power cammander,and sprockets the other is a 06 R1 with exhaust http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec59vtPfdw8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVT6_jPx8u0 Last edited by rcnitrofreek : 06-08-09 at 08:46 PM. Reason: add vids

06-09-09, 08:42 PM	#12
py_archer Rising Star Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 284	What rpm is everyone launching at? __________________ 06 Plasma Blue Z1000 Pigs of Life MC

06-09-09, 09:27 PM	#13
OutsiderZ1000 Up-And Comer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Central Kansas Posts: 67	I am seriously contemplating taking my Z to the strip in a week or so for test and tune. All I am looking to do is strapping the front.

06-14-09, 08:12 PM	#15
rcnitrofreek Up-And Comer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: panama city fl. Posts: 111	went to the 1/8 mile track today and got a 6.968@103mph and had a blast!!!! love the z!! a guy wants to trade me a a 08 LE R6 for my Z?? here is a vid for ****s and giggles http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6_G8MRgcS0

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